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Bucks CountyPA averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$421,700 Municipal budget
Total revenue$716.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$686.8M (FY2023)
Taxes$211.7M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$225.8M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,063 (FY2023)
Upcoming
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 10:30
County Commissioners
Commissioners to review mental health contracts and land preservation
The Bucks County Commissioners will consider various service contracts for behavioral health, human services, and election administration. The meeting includes votes on agricultural land preservation and several board appointments.
- Agricultural conservation easement for the Brown farm in Bedminster Township for $92,937.50
- Contract with Salisbury Behavioral Health, LLC for $3,372,698 for residential services
- Acceptance of a $2,747,251 U.S. Department of Justice grant for a Federal Anti-Trafficking Partnership
- Contract with Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc. for $2,619,100 for Opioid Use Disorder services
- Contract with Stonewood Landscaping, Inc. for $190,000 for trail relocation in Oxford Valley Park
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
10/21/2026 - 10:30 AM
Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Administration Building, 1st Floor, 55 East Court St., Doylestown, PA
I.
WELCOME
II.
PRESENTATIONS
A.
Employee Recognition
B.
Fire Prevention Month
III.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approve minutes from the October 7, 2026 regular meeting.
B.
Resolutions
1.
Agricultural Land Preservation
a.
With:
David R. Brown, Perkasie, PA
Amount:
$92,937.50 + settlement charges and adjustments
(County 100%)
Purpose:
Approve county's portion of a 14.87-acre agricultural
conservation easement on the Brown farm located along
Bedminster Road in Bedminster Township.
(TMP #01-011-056-011)
2.
Area Agency on Aging
a.
With:
Bristol Township Senior Citizens Inc., Bristol, PA
Amount:
$3,000** (County 0%)
Purpose:
Approve increase of contract to provide senior center
services, congregate and home-delivered meals.
7/1/24 – 6/30/27
b.
With:
PurFoods LLC d/b/a Mom’s Meals, Ankeny, IA
Purpose:
Approve amendment of contract to deliver meals to home-
bound residents.
4/1/26 – 3/31/27
3.
BH/DP
a.
With:
Bake Ability, Holicong, PA
Amount:
$60,000** (County 3.9%)
Purpose:
Approve contract to provide job coaching.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
b.
With:
Bucks County Opportunity Council, Inc., Doylestown, PA
Amount:
$124,900** (County 0%)
Purpose:
Approve c …
Wed Oct 21, 2026 · 09:30
Retirement Board
Bucks County Retirement Board to meet October 21, 2026
The Board will meet to accept the September 16, 2026 meeting minutes and review the September secretary report. The agenda consists of procedural items and public comment.
- September 2026 contributions: $1,611,375
- September 2026 member refunds: $66,102 for 7 former employees
- September 2026 pension benefits: $5,289,861 for 2,072 retirees
- September 2026 death benefit payments: $962 for 3 deceased retirees
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RETIREMENT BOARD
October 21, 2026
AGENDA
Call to order.
Public comment.
Acceptance of the minutes of the September 16, 2026 Retirement Board meeting.
Secretary report for September.
Other matters to come before the Board.
Adjournment
The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote on that item.
BUCKS COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
TRANSACTIONS
September 2026
CONTRIBUTIONS
The total amount of contributions received from members in September 2026 was $1,611,375.
REFUNDS
The total amount of member contributions refunded in September 2026 was $66,102 representing 7 former
County employees.
PENSION BENEFITS
The total amount of monthly pension benefits issued in September 2026 was $5,289,861 representing 2,072 retirees.
RETIREMENTS
The following people retired in September 2026:
Employee Name Department Length of Service
Janet A. Crighton (V) District Courts 16 Years 10 Months 9 Days
Mark J. Donnelly Main Courts 5 Yeats 3 Months 21 Days
Deborah A. Frassetta Neshaminy Manor 3 Years 4 Months 11 Days
Jeffrey B. Long Main Jail . 16 Years 1 Month 19 Days
Theresa M. Malosiecki District Courts 21 Years 2 Months 10 Days
George D. McClay Sheriff's Office 0 Years 6 Months 10 Days
Cynthia A. McCourt Court Reporters 29 Years 2 Months 15 Days
Linda B. Vuono Consumer Protection 41 Years 3 Months 18 Days
DEATH BENEFITS
The total amount of death benefit payments issued in September 2026 was $962 representing 3 deceased
retirees
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 14:00
Planning Commission
Neshaminy Manor Center, 1260 Almshouse Road, Doylestown
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 10:30
County Commissioners
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Thu Nov 5, 2026 · 09:30
Salary Board
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Fri Nov 6, 2026 · 10:00
Board of Elections
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Wed Nov 11, 2026 · 13:30
Prison Oversight Board
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Thu Nov 12, 2026 · 09:30
Board of Elections
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Mon Nov 16, 2026 · 09:30
Board of Elections
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 10:30
County Commissioners
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Wed Nov 18, 2026 · 09:30
Retirement Board
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 14:00
Planning Commission
Neshaminy Manor Center, 1260 Almshouse Road, Doylestown
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 09:30
Salary Board
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Wed Dec 2, 2026 · 10:30
County Commissioners
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Wed Dec 9, 2026 · 13:30
Prison Oversight Board
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 09:30
Retirement Board
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Wed Dec 16, 2026 · 10:30
County Commissioners
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 10:30
County Commissioners
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Wed Jan 6, 2027 · 09:30
Salary Board
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Wed Jan 20, 2027 · 10:30
County Commissioners
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
Recent meetings
Wed Oct 14, 2026 · 13:30
Prison Oversight Board
Bucks County Prison Oversight Board to meet October 14, 2026
The Board will review the September 2026 Controller's Report and the Director of Corrections' Report. The meeting includes reports from sub-committees and a period for public comment.
- Acceptance of September 9, 2026 meeting minutes
- Review of September 2026 Controller's Report
- Director of Corrections' Report
- Sub-committee reports
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Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
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PRISON OVERSIGHT BOARD
October 14, 2026
Agenda
Note:
. Call to Order.
Public Comment on Agenda.
. Acceptance of the Minutes of the September 9, 2026 Prison Oversight Board Meeting.
Acceptance of the Controller's Report for September 2026.
Director of Corrections’ Report.
Reports from the Sub-Committees.
Other matters to come before the Board.
Executive Session.
Adjournment.
The October 14, 2026 meeting of the Bucks County Prison Oversight Board will
be held at the Bucks County Administration Building(1* Floor), Commissioners’
Meeting Room, Doylestown, PA (Remote access information will be provided
for the meeting)
*The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote
on that item.
Public Comment
The Prison Oversight Board will receive public comment for up to thirty minutes,
with a per person maximum of three minutes. Bucks County residents and
taxpayers who wish to comment must sign up prior to the public comment
period, providing their name and township or municipality of residence. Public
comment period is an opportunity at each public meeting for residents and/or
taxpayers of Bucks County to comment on matters of County concern, official
actions or deliberation which are or may be before the Board. Those making
comment should at all times demonstrate decorum, respect the speaking time of
others, and refrain from any threatening or obscene language.
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 09:30
Salary Board
Bucks County Salary Board meeting scheduled for October 7, 2026
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting and approve previous Salary Board actions.
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SALARY BOARD
October 7, 2026
Agenda
1. Call to Order.
2. Public Comment.
3. Approval of the Minutes of the September 2, 2026 meeting.
4. Approval of Salary Board Actions.
5. Other matters to come before the Board.
6. Adjournment.
The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote on that
item.
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 10:30
County Commissioners
Bucks County considers $9.25 million office building purchase in Warrington Twp
The Bucks County Commissioners will meet to review a wide range of consent agenda items, including numerous healthcare and social service contracts. The board is also considering a significant real estate acquisition and various infrastructure and security upgrades.
- Purchase and Sales Agreement with Kelly Road Associates, LP for an office building at 2600 Kelly Rd, Warrington Twp for $9,250,000
- Certificate of Approval for QSH/EAST PENNSYLVANIA, LLC for bond issuance not to exceed $60,000,000
- Contract with Woods Community Services, LLC for $2,000,000 to start up a Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit
- Contract with Resources for Human Development, Inc. for $1,992,167 for long term structured residential services
- Agricultural conservation easement for the Maychuk Farm on Log Cabin Road in Bedminster Township for $75,720
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✓ Decided: Bucks County Commissioners approve $9.25M office building purchase
The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda featuring numerous service contracts and a $9.25M purchase of an office building in Warrington Township. The board also approved personnel actions and proclaimed October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
- Approved $9.25M purchase of office building at 2600 Kelly Rd, Warrington Twp (3-0)
- Approved bond issuance not to exceed $60M for QSH/EAST PENNSYLVANIA, LLC (3-0)
- Approved $75,720 agricultural conservation easement for Maychuk Farm (3-0)
- Approved $2M contract increase for Mental Health Acute Inpatient Unit start-up (3-0)
- Approved $562,399.50 contract for website services with CivicPlus (3-0)
- Approved $339,723.25 security system upgrade contract (3-0)
- Approved $137,760.60 contract for hauling voting machines (3-0)
- Approved personnel actions on the Commissioners' List (3-0)
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## BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
## 10/7/2026 - 10:30 AM
Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Administration Building, 1st Floor, 55 East Court St., Doylestown, PA
|I. WELCOME||||
|---|---|---|---|
|II. PRESENTATIONS||||
|A.||Breast Cancer Awareness Month||
|B.||Cybersecurity Awareness Month||
|III. PUBLIC COMMENTS||||
|IV. CONSENT AGENDA||||
|A.|||Approve minutes from the September 16, 2026 regular meeting.|
|B. Resolutions||||
|1.||Agricultural Land Preservation||
||a.|With: Amount: Purpose:|Anthony T. Maychuk and Kimberly F. Fickes-Maychuk Perkasie, PA $75,720 + settlement charges and adjustments (County 100%) Approve county's portion of a 12.62-acre agricultural conservation easement on the Maychuk Farm located on Log Cabin Road in Bedminster Township. (TMP #01-018- 017)|
|2.||Area Agency on Aging||
||a.|With: Amount: Purpose:|Bristol Borough Area Active Adult Center, Bristol, PA ($3,000) Approve amendment of Appendix E, funding allocation, and decrease of contract to provide senior center services, congregate and home-delivered meals. 7/1/24 – 6/30/27|
|3.|BH/DP|||
||a.|With: Amount: Purpose:|Access Services, Inc., Fort Washington, PA $824,627* (County 3.9%) Approve contract to provide mental health and intellectual disability services. 7/1/26 – 6/30/27|
||b.|With: Amount: Purpose:|Allan Collautt Associates, Inc., Broomall, PA $326,626.86** (County 0%) Approve contract to provide consulting services for the HealthChoices Program.|
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
10/7/2026 - 10:30 AM
I.
WELCOME
The Regular Meeting of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners was held today at
10:30 am, in the Bucks County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 55 E. Court Street,
Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In attendance were Commissioner Diane M. Ellis-
Marseglia, Chair; Commissioner Robert J. Harvie, Vice Chair; and Commissioner
Gene DiGirolamo, Secretary. Commissioner Marseglia welcomed everyone to the
meeting and Deputy District Attorney and Chief of Civil Enforcement Elizabeth
Oquendo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
PRESENTATIONS
A.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Commissioners proclaimed October 2026 as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month,”
to commend the Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia at Gilda’s Club for
the important services they provide to those impacted by cancer. Program Director
Beth Cribb accepted the proclamation and presented information about the
organization. Commissioner Marseglia noted that they are trying to not turn on lights
from 11 to 6 due to the bird migration, and she gave a shout out to General Services
for the pink lights for breast cancer awareness and support. DiGirolamo shared a
story about the start of Gilda’s Club 20 years ago.
B.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Chief Information Officer John Regula, Director of Consumer Protection Cory
Caraballo, and Ms. Oquendo each spoke about cybersecurity awa …
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 14:00
Planning Commission
Bucks County Planning Commission to hear Plumstead Township comprehensive plan presentation
The Bucks County Planning Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM to approve minutes from September 2, 2026, hear the Executive Director's report, and receive a presentation on the Plumstead Township Comprehensive Plan - Plumstead Forward by Senior Planner Jeremy Stoff. The board will also conduct Act 247 reviews of subdivision, land development, and municipal proposals submitted for October 7, 2026. Public comment is scheduled, and written comments may be submitted to 1260 Almshouse Road, Doylestown, PA 18901 or by email to [email protected] by 2:00 PM on October 7, 2026.
- Presentation: Plumstead Township Comprehensive Plan - Plumstead Forward by Jeremy Stoff, Senior Planner
- Act 247 Reviews for October 7, 2026 (subdivision, land development, and municipal proposals)
- Approval of Minutes from September 2, 2026 meeting
- Executive Director's Report
- Public Comment period; written comments due by 2:00 PM October 7, 2026
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Neshaminy Manor Center, 1260 Almshouse Road, Doylestown
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BOARD MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026
2:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
3. Public Comment
4. Approval of Minutes from September 2, 2026
5. Executive Director’s Report
6. Presentation: Plumstead Township Comprehensive Plan - Plumstead Forward
By Jeremy Stoff, Senior Planner
7. Act 247 Reviews for October 7, 2026
8. Old Business
9. New Business
10. Adjournment
Board Members, please remember to contact the BCPC at
215-345-3400 if you are unable to attend. Thank you.
AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRIOR TO MEETING
Members of the public wishing to submit questions or comments on
the materials may do so by sending them in writing to
1260 Almshouse Road, Doylestown, PA 18901, or, preferably, via email to
[email protected] no later than 2:00 PM on October 7, 2026.
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MINUTES OF MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
HYBRID IN-PERSON WEBEX CONFERENCE / VIDEO MEETING
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Eleanor M. Breslin; Thomas Jennings; James Keenan; James E. Miller Jr.;
Edward Tokmajian; Tom Tosti
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Richard Donovan; David R. Nyman
STAFF PRESENT:
Scott Burton; Cassandra Goodmansen; Andrew G. Heimark; Michael A. Roedig;
Luke Rosanova; Patricia Rosica; Jeremy Stoff; Jasmin Sung; Matthew M. Walters;
Lisa M. Wolff
SOLICITOR:
Trevor L. Gross
IT SUPPORT:
Maxim Dolinsky, Shawn Loughlin, Emilio Socci, Bucks County IT De …
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 09:30
Retirement Board
Retirement Board to weigh bond ETF, military service purchase
The Bucks County Retirement Board will consider investing in the iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF and a request to purchase non-intervening military service credit for Michael J. Donnelly. The board will also accept minutes from the August 19 meeting and hear the secretary's report for August. The agenda includes routine items like public comment and other matters before the board.
- Consideration of iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF investment
- Request to purchase non-intervening military service for Michael J. Donnelly
- August 2026 contributions received: $1,541,289
- August 2026 pension benefits issued: $5,264,509 to 2,069 retirees
- 9 retirements in August 2026, including Alicia Alexis (Neshaminy Manor, 21 yrs) and Susan A. Wagner (District Courts, 29 yrs)
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RETIREMENT BOARD
September 16, 2026
AGENDA
Call to order.
Public comment.
Acceptance of the minutes of the August 19, 2026 Retirement Board meeting.
Secretary report for August.
Request to purchase non-intervening military service for Michael J. Donnelly.
Consideration of iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF investment.
Other matters to come before the Board.
Adjournment
The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote on that item.
BUCKS COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
TRANSACTIONS
August 2026
CONTRIBUTIONS
The total amount of contributions received from members in August 2026 was $1,541,289.
REFUNDS |
The total amount of member contributions refunded in August 2026 was $136,770 representing 5 former
County employees.
PENSION BENEFITS
The total amount of monthly pension benefits issued in August 2026 was $5,264,509 representing 2,069 retirees.
RETIREMENTS
The following people retired in August 2026:
Employee Name Department Length of Service
Alicienne Alexis Neshaminy Manor 21 Years 2 Months 15 Days
Regina Garton (V) District Attorney's Office 10 Years 4 Months 22 Days
Debra L. Livezey Neshaminy Manor 24 Years 1 Month 7 Days
Kelli Myers-Gottmoller Children & Youth 8 Years 5 Months 1 Day
Josepth C. Napoli (V) General Services 26 Years 0 Months 3 Days
Lynn J. Petovic Children & Youth 12 Years 3 Months 3 Days
Darlene M. Sanders Neshaminy Manor 10 Years 3 Months 24 Days
Nicole L. Waltman Prothonotary's Office 24 Years 11 Mont …
Wed Sep 16, 2026 · 10:30
County Commissioners
Commissioners to vote on $14.8M UASI grant, contracts, and Kratom resolution
The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a large consent agenda of routine contracts and grants, including a $14.77 million Urban Area Security Initiative grant for counter-terrorism, a $3.22 million mental health services contract, and a $1.1 million software contract. They will also consider a regular agenda resolution requesting the state to schedule Kratom derivatives as controlled substances, plus board appointments and small civic grants. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.
- Approve $14,771,638 UASI grant agreement for Regional Counter Terrorism Task Force
- Approve $3,224,675 contract with St. Luke's Penn Foundation for mental health services
- Approve $1,109,331.61 increase/extension for CourtPro software and Hyland licenses
- Approve resolution requesting PA Secretary of Health to schedule 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Kratom derivatives as controlled substances
- Approve $605,890 grant for juvenile probation services
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✓ Decided: Commissioners request PA Health Secretary to control Kratom derivatives
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution requesting the Pennsylvania Secretary of Health to schedule 7-Hydroxymitragynine and related Kratom derivatives as controlled substances. The board also approved various human services contracts, grant agreements, and a new board appointment.
- Approved request to schedule 7-OH and Kratom derivatives as controlled substances (3-0)
- Appointed Dana Cohen as Drug & Alcohol Commissioner for a term ending 10/1/29 (3-0)
- Approved $3.2M contract with St. Luke's Penn Foundation for mental health and early intervention services (3-0)
- Approved $1.7M opioid settlement funding for Bright Path Center operations (3-0)
- Approved $1.6M contract with Valley Youth House Committee for emergency shelter and group home services (3-0)
- Approved $1.1M contract increase and extension for CourtPro software and Hyland licenses (3-0)
- Approved $14.7M and $1.7M revenue grants from PEMA for Regional Counter Terrorism Task Force (3-0)
- Approved $9,000 in total contributions to American Red Cross, Foundations Community Partnership, Lady Queen Helping Hands, and Peace Center (3-0)
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
9/16/2026 - 10:30 AM
Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Administration Building, 1st Floor, 55 East Court St., Doylestown, PA
I.
WELCOME
II.
PRESENTATIONS
A.
Employee Recognition
B.
Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
C.
Bird Safe Bucks
III.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approve minutes from the September 2, 2026 regular meeting.
B.
Resolutions
1.
Area Agency on Aging
a.
With:
Council Rock Senior Citizens Association, Richboro, PA
Purpose:
Approve amendment of Appendix B, Terms and Conditions,
and Appendix J, IT Terms and Conditions, on contract to
provide senior center services, congregate and home-
delivered meals.
7/1/24 – 6/30/27
2.
BH/DP
a.
With:
Acute Care Medical Transport, Inc., Fort Washington, PA
Amount:
$75,000** (County 3.9%)
Purpose:
Approve contract to provide transportation services for
individuals in crisis.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
b.
With:
AHEDD, Inc., Camp Hill, PA
Amount:
$55,313* (County 3.9%)
Purpose:
Approve contract to provide supported employment
services.
7/1/25 – 6/30/26
c.
With:
AHEDD, Inc., Camp Hill, PA
Amount:
$41,136* (County 3.9%)
Purpose:
Approve contract to provide supported employment
services.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
d.
With:
Child and Family Focus, Inc., Audubon, PA
Amount:
$66,500** (County 0%)
Purpose:
Approve contract to provide Sy …
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
9/16/2026 - 10:30 AM
I.
WELCOME
The Regular Meeting of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners was held today at
10:30 am, in the Bucks County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 55 E. Court Street,
Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In attendance were Commissioner Diane M. Ellis-
Marseglia, Chair; Commissioner Robert J. Harvie, Vice Chair; and Commissioner
Gene DiGirolamo, Secretary. Commissioner Marseglia welcomed everyone to the
meeting and Procurement Director Anjanette Antonio led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
PRESENTATIONS
A.
Employee Recognition
The Commissioners recognized the following employees for their milestone
anniversaries with the county:
20 Years - Donna Meadows from the Heath Department, James
Coyne and Marvin McGill from Corrections, and Bernard Tomczak
from IT.
30 Years - Jason Moore from the Youth Center, J O Alleyne from
Corrections, Frederick Blunt from Emergency Services, and Scott Hall
from Public Defenders.
40 Years - Lisa Rogers from Adult Probation and Parole
B.
Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
The Commissioners proclaimed September 13 – 19, 2026 as “Adult Education and
Family Literacy Week,” commending the dedication of Vita Education Services and
adult educators, and encouraging all residents to support these vital efforts. Accepting
the proclamation and sharing information about the services they provide was
Heather Giampapa from …
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 13:30
Prison Oversight Board
Bucks County Prison Oversight Board meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026
The Board will meet to accept the minutes from the August 12, 2026 meeting and the Controller's Report for August 2026. The agenda also includes reports from the Director of Corrections and various sub-committees.
- Acceptance of August 12, 2026, meeting minutes
- Acceptance of August 2026 Controller's Report
- Director of Corrections’ Report
- Sub-Committee reports
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PRISON OVERSIGHT BOARD
September 9, 2026
Agenda
Note:
. Call to Order.
Public Comment on Agenda.
Acceptance of the Minutes of the August 12, 2026 Prison Oversight Board Meeting.
Acceptance of the Controller's Report for August 2026.
Director of Corrections’ Report.
Reports from the Sub-Committees.
Other matters to come before the Board.
Executive Session.
Adjournment.
The September 9, 2026 meeting of the Bucks County Prison Oversight Board
will be held at the Bucks County Administration Building(1* Floor),
Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Doylestown, PA (Remote access information
will be provided for the meeting)
*The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote
on that item.
Public Comment
The Prison Oversight Board will receive public comment for up to thirty minutes,
with a per person maximum of three minutes. Bucks County residents and
taxpayers who wish to comment must sign up prior to the public comment
period, providing their name and township or municipality of residence. Public
comment period is an opportunity at each public meeting for residents and/or
taxpayers of Bucks County to comment on matters of County concern, official
actions or deliberation which are or may be before the Board. Those making
comment should at all times demonstrate decorum, respect the speaking time of
others, and refrain from any threatening or obscene language.
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 09:00
Board of Elections
Board of Elections considers polling place changes and mail-in ballot expansion
The Bucks County Board of Elections will review proposed changes to several polling locations. The Board will also consider a motion to expand on-demand mail-in ballot voting and ballot box locations.
- Relocate Doylestown Township 5 from Central Bucks Community Senior Center to Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center
- Relocate Quakertown Borough 4 Ward from Quakertown Elementary School to Quakertown Branch, Bucks County Free Library
- Relocate West Rockhill Township Rockhill from Forest Lodge VFW to West Rockhill Elementary School
- Motion to expand on-demand mail-in ballot voting and ballot box locations
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|1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. 4. Consideration of Polling Place Changes:|County of Bucks Board of Elections Bucks County Administration Building 55 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 First Floor Commissioners’ Meeting Room Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM Agenda Approval of Minutes from Meeting held on June 1, 2026||
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|DISTRICT:|FROM:|TO:|
|Doylestown Township 5|Central Bucks Community Senior Center 700 N Shady Retreat Rd Doylestown, PA 18901|Doylestown Township Community Recreation Center 425 Wells Rd Doylestown, PA 18901|
|-|Senior Center no longer desires to host two polling locations.||
|th Quakertown Borough 4 Ward|Quakertown Elementary School th 123 S 7 Street Quakertown, PA 18951|Quakertown Branch, Bucks County Free Library 401 W Mill St Quakertown, PA 18951|
|-|Quakertown Elementary is set to be demolished.||
|West Rockhill Township Rockhill-No longer desires to be a polling location.|Forest Lodge VFW 2118 Old Bethlehem Pike Sellersville, PA 18960|West Rockhill Elementary School 1000 Washington Ave Sellersville, PA 18960|
5. Motion to Expand On Demand Mail-In Ballot Voting and Ballot Box locations
6. Solicitor Comments
7. Director Comments
8. Adjournment
**Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. The public comment period is limited to a total of** **30 minutes unless extended by motion of the Board.**
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 10:30
County Commissioners
Bucks County Commissioners to vote on a $7.5M mental health contract and facility repairs
The Bucks County Commissioners will consider a broad consent agenda featuring numerous human services, housing, and election contracts, alongside a $7.5M contract with Lenape Valley Foundation. The board will also vote on a 2026 operating budget adjustment and various board appointments.
- Approved a contract with Lenape Valley Foundation for $7,541,743 to provide mental health, intellectual disability, and early intervention services.
- Approved a contract increase with Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. for $361,642 to support Recovery House.
- Approved a contract with Johnson Controls Bldg Solutions, LLC for $167,421 to replace boilers at the Justice Center.
- Approved an agreement with PennDOT for $169,634.74 regarding construction inspection for the Newtown Rail Trail Phase II Project.
- Approved a contract with Global Tel*Link Corporation d/b/a ViaPath Technologies generating $500,000 per year in revenue for inmate telecommunication services.
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✓ Decided: Bucks County Commissioners approved various service contracts and budget adjustments
The Board of Commissioners approved a wide range of resolutions including social service contracts, election software licenses, and infrastructure maintenance. The board also adopted a $25,000 budget reallocation from General Admin to Housing & Emergency Shelter and confirmed several board appointments.
- Approved $7,541,743 contract with Lenape Valley Foundation (3-0)
- Approved $2,224,880 contract with Neighborhood First Program, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved $361,642 contract increase for Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission (3-0)
- Approved $175,000 appropriation for Family Service Association of Bucks County (3-0)
- Adopted $25,000 budget reallocation from General Admin to Housing & Emergency Shelter (3-0)
- Approved $79,375 contract for electronic poll book software licenses (3-0)
- Reappointed Lindsay Gladysz to the Drug & Alcohol Commission (3-0)
- Approved $1,500 contribution to Advocates for Homeless & Those in Need (3-0)
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
9/2/2026 - 10:30 AM
Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Administration Building, 1st Floor, 55 East Court St., Doylestown, PA
I.
WELCOME
II.
PRESENTATIONS
A.
National Recovery Month
III.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approve minutes from the August 19, 2026 regular meeting.
B.
Resolutions
1.
Area Agency on Aging
a.
With:
Expert Home Care, Inc., Feasterville, PA
Purpose:
Approve amendment of Appendix B, Terms and Conditions,
and Appendix J, IT Terms and Conditions on contract to
provide home health, personal care, and home support
services to seniors.
7/1/25 – 6/30/27
2.
BH/DP
a.
With:
Advocates for the Homeless & Those in Need, Inc.
Fairless Hills, PA
Amount:
$5,000** (County 3.9%)
Purpose:
Approve contract to provide transportation for individuals to
Wellness Court.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
b.
With:
Bucks County Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
Doylestown, PA
Amount:
$361,642** (County 0%)
Purpose:
Approve increase of contract to provide funding to support
Recovery House.
1/1/24 – 12/31/27
c.
With:
Growing Children with Challenges, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Amount:
$85,000** (County 3.9%)
Purpose:
Approve increase of contract to provide early intervention
services for children.
7/1/25 – 6/30/26
d.
With:
Lenape Valley Foundation, Doylestown, PA
Amount:
$7,541,743** (County 4.4%) …
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
9/2/2026 - 10:30 AM
I.
WELCOME
The Regular Meeting of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners was held today at
10:30 am, in the Bucks County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 55 E. Court Street,
Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In attendance were Commissioner Diane M. Ellis-
Marseglia, Chair; Commissioner Robert J. Harvie, Vice Chair; and Commissioner
Gene DiGirolamo, Secretary. Commissioner Marseglia welcomed everyone to the
meeting and Diane Rosati, Executive Director, Bucks County Drug & Alcohol
Commission led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
PRESENTATIONS
The Commissioners proclaimed September 2026 as “Recovery Month,” commending
Pro-Act for organizing Recovery Month events and being there for the community
throughout the year. Jennifer King, Executive Director of the Council of Southeast
Pennsylvania, shared information about Pro-Act services. She was accompanied by
Rachel Billos, Southern Bucks Recovery Community Center Coordinator, who
introduced certified recovery specialist Jennifer Colucci, who shared her personal
story.
A.
National Recovery Month
III.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people spoke during Public Comment:
• Edward Mackouse from Buckingham
• Bill Hettel from New Britain Township
• Cass Loveless from Lower Makefield Township
• Andy Warren from Middletown Township
Chief Operating Officer Margie McKevitt, Commissioner Marseglia, and
Commissioner Har …
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 09:30
Salary Board
Bucks County Salary Board meeting scheduled for September 2, 2026
The meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of previous minutes and salary board actions. No specific substantive topics or new business were listed on the agenda.
- Approval of August 5, 2026, meeting minutes
- Approval of Salary Board Actions
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SALARY BOARD
September 2, 2026
Agenda
1. Call to Order.
2. Public Comment.
3. Approval of the Minutes of the August 5, 2026 meeting.
4. Approval of Salary Board Actions.
5. Other matters to come before the Board.
6. Adjournment.
The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote on that
item.
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 14:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review Riegelsville Borough Comprehensive Plan
The Bucks County Planning Commission will meet to discuss the Riegelsville Borough Comprehensive Plan presentation. The meeting also includes Act 247 reviews and an executive director's report regarding recent land development activity.
- Presentation: Riegelsville Borough Comprehensive Plan
- Act 247 Reviews
- Review of 53 lots/units and 1,127,746 square feet of nonresidential land development in July 2026
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Neshaminy Manor Center, 1260 Almshouse Road, Doylestown
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BOARD MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
2:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
3. Public Comment
4. Approval of Minutes from August 5, 2026
5. Executive Director’s Report
6. Presentation: Riegelsville Borough Comprehensive Plan
By Matthew Walters, Senior Planner
7. Act 247 Reviews for September 2, 2026
8. Old Business
9. New Business
10. Adjournment
Board Members, please remember to contact the BCPC at
215-345-3400 if you are unable to attend. Thank you.
AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRIOR TO MEETING
Members of the public wishing to submit questions or comments on
the materials may do so by sending them in writing to
1260 Almshouse Road, Doylestown, PA 18901, or, preferably, via email to
[email protected] no later than 2:00 PM on September 2, 2026.
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MINUTES OF MEETING
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
HYBRID IN-PERSON WEBEX CONFERENCE / VIDEO MEETING
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Eleanor M. Breslin; Richard Donovan; Thomas Jennings; David R. Nyman;
Edward Tokmajian; Tom Tosti
MEMBERS ABSENT:
James Keenan; James E. Miller Jr.
STAFF PRESENT:
Scott Burton; Cassandra Goodmansen; Andrew Heimark; Bryn-Erin Kerr;
Justin Magnus; Michael A. Roedig; Luke Rosanova; Patricia Rosica; Jeremy Stoff;
Matthew M. Walters; Lisa M. Wolff
SOLICITOR:
Trevor L. Gross
IT SUPPORT:
Maxim Dolinsky, Shawn Loughlin, Bucks County IT Department
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 09:30
Retirement Board
Retirement Board to review July 2026 pension transactions and retirements
The Bucks County Retirement Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss other matters. The agenda includes a report on July 2026 transactions, including contributions, refunds, pension benefits, retirements, and death benefits.
- Contributions received: $2,340,492
- Refunds paid: $560,444 to 33 former employees
- Pension benefits paid: $5,281,405 to 2,069 retirees
- Retirements: Stacy A. Donnelly (Security), Robert G. Hughes (Neshaminy Manor), Patricia A. Stockett (Neshaminy Manor), Michele M. Young (Nursing)
- Death benefits paid: $151,456 to 2 deceased retirees
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RETIREMENT BOARD
August 19, 2026
AGENDA
Call to order.
Public comment.
Acceptance of the minutes of the July 15, 2026 Retirement Board meeting.
Secretary report for July.
Other matters to come before the Board.
Adjournment
The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote on that item.
BUCKS COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
TRANSACTIONS
July 2026
CONTRIBUTIONS
The total amount of contributions received from members in July 2026 was $2,340,492.
REFUNDS
The total amount of member contributions refunded in July 2026 was $560,444 representing 33 former
County employees.
PENSION BENEFITS
The total amount of monthly pension benefits issued in July 2026 was $5,281,405 representing 2,069 retirees.
RETIREMENTS
The following people retired in July 2026:
Employee Name Department Length of Service
Stacy A. Donnelly (V) Security 8 Years 5 Months 12 Days
Robert G. Hughes Neshaminy Manor 0 Years 5 Months 0 Days
Patricia A. Stockett Neshaminy Manor 26 Years 7 Months 23 Days
Michele M. Young (V) Nursing 3. Years 7 Months 22 Days
DEATH BENEFITS
The total amount of death benefit payments issued in July 2026 was $151,456 representing 2 deceased
retirees
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Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 10:30
County Commissioners
Commissioners to approve $2M grant for Almshouse redevelopment project
The Bucks County Commissioners are meeting to vote on a consent agenda containing numerous contracts and grants, plus a regular agenda with budget adjustments, personnel actions, and board appointments. The most consequential item is a $2,000,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to support the Almshouse Redevelopment Project. The board will also consider a $50,000 contribution to the James Michener Arts Center and a fee to fund demolition of blighted properties.
- $2,000,000 state grant for Almshouse Redevelopment Project
- $3,693,653 contract with Penndel Mental Health Center for mental health and disability services
- $2,118,275 contract with Lenape Valley Foundation for Bright Path Center startup
- $1,189,026 contract with Co-Mans, Inc. for residential mental health programs
- $50,000 contribution to James Michener Arts Center
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✓ Decided: Bucks County Commissioners approve $2M grant for Almshouse redevelopment
The Bucks County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and grants, including a $2,000,000 grant for the Almshouse Redevelopment Project. They also adopted a budget adjustment reallocating debt service costs, approved personnel actions, and made board appointments. The meeting included recognition of employees and public comments.
- Approved $2M grant for Almshouse Redevelopment Project (3-0)
- Approved $50K contract for durable medical supplies for homebound seniors (3-0)
- Approved $1.19M contract for residential mental health programs (3-0)
- Approved $3.69M contract for mental health and intellectual disability services (3-0)
- Approved $1M contract for group home and transitional living services (3-0)
- Approved $750K contract for Treatment Court programs (3-0)
- Approved $50K contribution to James Michener Arts Center (3-0)
- Approved appointments to Drug & Alcohol Commission, Redevelopment Authority, and Workforce Development Board (3-0)
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
8/19/2026 - 10:30 AM
Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Administration Building, 1st Floor, 55 East Court St., Doylestown, PA
I.
WELCOME
II.
PRESENTATIONS
A.
Employee Recognition
III.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA
A.
Approve minutes from the August 5, 2026 regular meeting.
B.
Resolutions
1.
Area Agency on Aging
a.
With:
Delcrest Medical Services, Ivyland, PA
Amount:
$50,000** (County 0%)
Purpose:
Approve contract to provide durable medical supplies and
equipment to homebound seniors.
10/1/26 – 9/30/27
b.
With:
PurFoods LLC d/b/a Mom’s Meals, Ankeny, IA
Purpose:
Approve contract amendment to increase per meal price for
meals delivered to home-bound residents.
4/1/26 – 3/31/27
2.
BH/DP
a.
With:
Advocates for the Homeless of Upper Bucks
Quakertown, PA
Amount:
$15,000** (County 3.9%)
Purpose:
Approve contract to provide community services for
individuals in need.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
b.
With:
Associated Production Services, Inc., Trevose, PA
Amount:
$91,260** (County 3.9%)
Purpose:
Approve contract to provide community support services.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
c.
With:
Bucks County Transport, Inc., Holicong, PA
Amount:
$40,500** (County 3.9%)
Purpose:
Approve contract to provide transportation for individuals
with intellectual disabilities.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
d.
With:
Co-Mans …
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
8/19/2026 - 10:30 AM
I.
WELCOME
The Regular Meeting of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners was held today at
10:30 am, in the Bucks County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 55 E. Court Street,
Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In attendance were Commissioner Diane M. Ellis-
Marseglia, Chair; Commissioner Robert J. Harvie, Vice Chair; and Commissioner
Gene DiGirolamo, Secretary. Commissioner Marseglia welcomed everyone to the
meeting and Solicitor Dan Greiser led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
PRESENTATIONS
The Commissioners recognized Mary Cooper from Courts for thirty years of
employment with the county. Also recognized were the following employees reaching
twenty-year anniversaries: Sara Lemoi from Adult Probation and Veronica Vantrikt
from Neshaminy Manor.
A.
Employee Recognition
III.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people spoke during Public Comment:
• Chris Poli from Buckingham
• Ed Mackouse from Buckingham
• Andy Warren from Middletown Township
Commissioner Marseglia, Chief Operating Officer Margie McKevitt, and
Commissioner Harvie each contributed responses to the questions raised.
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion of Commissioner DiGirolamo, seconded by Commissioner Harvie, with
the vote being 3-0, the following items on the consent agenda were approved:
A.
Approve minutes from the August 5, 2026 regular meeting.
B.
Resolutions …
Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 13:30
Prison Oversight Board
Prison Oversight Board meets; routine reports, no major actions listed
The Bucks County Prison Oversight Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda consists of routine items: public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, the Controller's report, the Director of Corrections' report, and sub-committee reports. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.
- Public comment period (up to 30 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)
- Acceptance of minutes from July 8, 2026 meeting
- Acceptance of Controller's Report for July 2026
- Director of Corrections' Report
- Reports from sub-committees
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PRISON OVERSIGHT BOARD
August 12, 2026
Agenda
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Note:
. Call to Order.
Public Comment on Agenda.
Acceptance of the Minutes of the July 8, 2026 Prison Oversight Board Meeting.
Acceptance of the Controller's Report for July 2026.
Director of Corrections’ Report.
Reports from the Sub-Committees.
Other matters to come before the Board.
Executive Session.
Adjournment.
The August 12, 2026 meeting of the Bucks County Prison Oversight Board will
be held at the Bucks County Administration Building(1* Floor), Commissioners’
Meeting Room, Doylestown, PA (Remote access information will be provided
for the meeting)
*The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote
on that item.
Public Comment
The Prison Oversight Board will receive public comment for up to thirty minutes,
with a per person maximum of three minutes. Bucks County residents and
taxpayers who wish to comment must sign up prior to the public comment
period, providing their name and township or municipality of residence. Public
comment period is an opportunity at each public meeting for residents and/or
taxpayers of Bucks County to comment on matters of County concer, official
actions or deliberation which are or may be before the Board. Those making
comment should at all times demonstrate decorum, respect the speaking time of
others, and refrain from any threatening or obscene language.
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 09:30
Salary Board
Bucks County Salary Board to consider salary actions on August 5, 2026
The Bucks County Salary Board will meet on August 5, 2026, to consider and possibly approve salary board actions. The agenda includes call to order, public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and approval of salary board actions. No specific salary amounts or positions are listed in the agenda.
- Approval of Salary Board Actions
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SALARY BOARD
August 5, 2026
Agenda
| 1. Call to Order.
2. Public Comment.
3. Approval of the Minutes of the July 1, 2026 meeting.
4. Approval of Salary Board Actions.
5. Other matters to come before the Board.
6. Adjournment.
The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote on that
item.
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 14:00
Planning Commission
Bucks County Planning Commission reviews zoning changes for data centers and municipal projects
The Bucks County Planning Commission will review zoning ordinance amendments for data centers in Dublin Borough and several municipal proposals, including wastewater treatment plant expansions and zoning map changes. The meeting includes Act 247 reviews for land development and ordinance updates across multiple townships.
- Dublin Borough zoning amendment to add Data Center use with conditional use standards
- Falls Township and Morrisville Borough wastewater treatment plant expansions
- Lower Makefield Township zoning amendments for C-2 district conditional uses and structure definitions
- Solebury Township lighting standards update
- Warrington Township zoning map change to add Corridor Mixed-Use Overlay District
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BOARD MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
2:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
3. Public Comment
4. Approval of Minutes from July 1, 2026
5. Executive Director’s Report
6. Act 247 Reviews for August 5, 2026
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Adjournment
Board Members, please remember to contact the BCPC at
215-345-3400 if you are unable to attend. Thank you.
A
GENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRIOR TO MEETING
Members of the public wishing to submit questions or comments on
the materials may do so by sending them in writing to
1260 Almshouse Road, Doylestown, PA 18901, or, preferably, via email to
[email protected] no later than 2:00 PM on August 5, 2026.
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MINUTES OF MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026
HYBRID IN-PERSON WEBEX CONFERENCE / VIDEO MEETING
MEMBERS PRESENT: Richard Donovan; Thomas Jennings; James E. Miller Jr.; David R. Nyman;
Edward Tokmajian; Tom Tosti
MEMBERS ABSENT: Eleanor M. Breslin; James Keenan
STAFF PRESENT: Scott Burton; Kelly L. Jerrom; Bryn-Erin Kerr; Michael A. Roedig; Patricia Rosica;
Jeremy Stoff; Matthew M. Walters; Lisa M. Wolff
SOLICITOR: Trevor L. Gross
IT
SUPPORT: Maxim Dolinsky, Shawn Loughlin, Emilio Socci, Bucks County IT Department
IN-HOUSE GUESTS: Kris Walski, Bensalem Township
• CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Donovan called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM.
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 10:30
County Commissioners
County to vote on $35M bond for community college capital projects
The Bucks County Commissioners will consider a $35 million bond issuance for community college capital projects and refunding, along with a consent agenda containing dozens of contracts and grants. Items include funding for behavioral health, children and youth services, election support, and facility upgrades.
- Ordinance #178: $35M bond for Bucks County Community College capital projects and refunding
- Up to $3M in conditional deficit support for Behavioral Health Department programs
- $480,782 for furniture and equipment at the Lower Bucks Government Services Center
- $750/day per resident contracts to house out-of-county juveniles at the Youth Center
- Contracts for election support services ($38,850) and opioid settlement fund MOU with Newtown Township
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✓ Decided: County approves $35M community college bond financing
The Bucks County Commissioners approved Ordinance #178, authorizing up to $35 million in lease rental debt and bond issuance for the Bucks County Community College Authority's 2026 Capital Project and Refunding program. The board also approved a large consent agenda covering contracts, grants, and agreements across multiple departments, as well as personnel actions and civic contributions.
- Approved Ordinance #178 authorizing $35M bond financing for community college capital projects (3-0)
- Approved consent agenda including contracts for behavioral health, children & youth, and other services (3-0)
- Approved personnel actions on Commissioners' List (3-0)
- Approved civic contributions totaling $8,400 to 4-H, Audubon Society, Heroes Scholarship Fund, and Carversville Farm Foundation (3-0)
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## BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
## 8/5/2026 - 10:30 AM
Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Administration Building, 1st Floor, 55 East Court St., Doylestown, PA
|I. WELCOME||||
|---|---|---|---|
|II. PRESENTATIONS||||
|A.|Bucks County 4-H Week|||
|III. PUBLIC COMMENTS||||
|IV. CONSENT AGENDA||||
|A.||Approve minutes from the July 15, 2026 regular meeting.||
|B. Resolutions||||
|1.||Area Agency on Aging||
||a.|With: Purpose:|Delcrest Medical Services, Ivyland, PA Approve extension of contract to provide durable medical supplies and equipment to homebound seniors. 7/1/26 – 9/30/26|
||b.|With: Amount: Purpose:|Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Harrisburg, PA $3,250 (Revenue) Approve Local Agency Agreement for Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program. NTP – 1/30/27|
|2.|BH/DP|||
||a.|With: Purpose:|Approve Resolution authorizing the County Chief Operating Officer to execute side letters providing conditional deficit support up to $3,000,000 to the Behavioral Health Department Programs, Managed Care Organization.|
||b.|With: Amount: Purpose:|Be Well Transitional Living, LLC, Bristol, PA $596,480** (County 3.9%) Approve contract to operate transition house. 7/1/26 – 6/30/27|
||c.|With: Amount: Purpose:|Child & Family Focus, Inc., Audubon, PA $511,569** (County 0.1%) Approve contract to provide mental health services to children and families. 7/1/26 – 6/30/27|
||d.|With:|NetSmart Technologies, Inc., Overland Park, KS|
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
8/5/2026 - 10:30 AM
I.
WELCOME
The Regular Meeting of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners was held today at
10:30 am, in the Bucks County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 55 E. Court Street,
Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In attendance were Commissioner Diane M. Ellis-
Marseglia, Chair; Commissioner Robert J. Harvie, Vice Chair; and Commissioner
Gene DiGirolamo, Secretary. Commissioner Marseglia welcomed everyone to the
meeting and County Director of Operations Dennis Pagliotti led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
II.
PRESENTATIONS
A.
Bucks County 4-H Week
Sarah Grogen, Bucks County 4-H Extension Educator, shared information about
Bucks County 4-H. She introduced several youth ambassadors, who shared their
favorite part of 4-H and the impact it has had on them. Commissioner Harvie noted
that participation in 4-H involves children from all parts of the county.
III.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people spoke during Public Comment:
• Edward Mackouse from Buckingham
• Chris Poli from Buckingham
• Andy Warren from Middletown Township
Mr. Pagliotti, Commissioner Harvie, and Commissioner Marseglia each responded.
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion of Commissioner DiGirolamo, seconded by Commissioner Harvie, with
the vote being 3-0, the following items on the consent agenda were approved:
A.
Approve minutes from the July 15, 2026 regular meeting.
B. …
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 10:30
County Commissioners
County approves $771.7 million behavioral health contract
The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a series of contract approvals and grant acceptances. Highlights include a $771,690,481 agreement with Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania for a HealthChoices Behavioral Health program, a $2,158,002 contract with BARC Developmental Services for intellectual disability services, and a $400,000 loan guarantee for the African American Museum of Bucks County. Additional items cover election software upgrades, a HUD Continuum of Care Planning Grant, and other service contracts.
- $771,690,481 contract with Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania for HealthChoices Behavioral Health Agreement (County 0%)
- $2,158,002 contract with BARC Developmental Services, Inc. for intellectual disability and early intervention services (County 9%)
- $400,000 loan guarantee commitment to the African American Museum of Bucks County
- $158,145 increase and amendment of contract with Clear Ballot Group for state‑certified ClearVote election software
- $151,335 HUD Continuum of Care Planning Grant approval
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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $771M behavioral health contract, dozens of other items
The Bucks County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda containing dozens of contracts and resolutions, including a $771.7 million HealthChoices Behavioral Health Agreement with Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania (2028-2032), a $2.16 million intellectual disability services contract with BARC Developmental Services, and a $1.4 million fuel supply contract with Riggins Inc. The board also added and approved a traffic signal easement agreement with Middletown Township and Neshaminy School District at Core Creek Park. All votes were 2-0, with Commissioner DiGirolamo absent due to a family death.
- Approved consent agenda including 22 resolution categories (2-0)
- Approved $771,690,481 HealthChoices Behavioral Health contract with Magellan (2-0)
- Approved $2,158,002 intellectual disability services contract with BARC (2-0)
- Approved $1,402,028.63 fuel supply contract with Riggins Inc. (2-0)
- Approved $297,900 agricultural conservation easement on Kinney Farm (2-0)
- Approved $400,000 loan guaranty for African American Museum of Bucks County (2-0)
- Approved traffic signal easement at Woodbourne Road and Core Creek Park (2-0)
- Approved settlement release against six remnant defendants in opioid litigation (2-0)
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
7/15/2026 - 10:30 AM
Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Administration Building, 1st Floor, 55 East Court St., Doylestown, PA
I. WELCOME
II. PRESENTATIONS
A. Employee Recognition
B. Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve minutes from the July 1, 2026 regular meeting.
B. Resolutions
1. Adult Probation
a. With: Connectrex Corp., South San Francisco, CA
Amount: $81,221.43 (County 100%)
Purpose: Approve contract to provide software maintenance and
support.
5/1/26 – 4/30/27
2. Agricultural Land Preservation
a. With: Kinney Family Limited Partnership, Doylestown, PA
Amount: $297,900+ settlement charges and adjustments
(County 100%)
Purpose: Approve county portion of a 49.65-acre agricultural
conservation easement on the Kinney Farm on Anderson
Road in Buckingham Township. (TMP# 06-010-113)
3. Area Agency on Aging
a. With: Advanced Nurse Transport Service, Inc., Warminster, PA
Amount: $3,000** (County 0%)
Purpose: Approve contract to provide non-medical ambulance
transportation services for seniors.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
b. With: Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Bristol, PA
Amount: $75,000** (County 0%)
Purpose: Approve increase and extension of contract to provide legal
services for seniors.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
c. With: Morrisville Senior Servicenter, Morrisville, PA
Purpose: Approve amendment of Appendix B, T …
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
7/15/2026 - 10:30 AM
I.
WELCOME
The Regular Meeting of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners was held today at
10:30 am, in the Bucks County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 55 E. Court Street,
Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In attendance were Commissioner Diane M. Ellis-
Marseglia, Chair; and Commissioner Robert J. Harvie, Vice Chair. Commissioner
Marseglia welcomed everyone to the meeting and Chief Financial Officer Jeannette
Weaver led the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Marseglia announced that
Commissioner DiGirolamo was not present due to the passing of his mother, and she
asked that everyone keep him in their thoughts.
II.
PRESENTATIONS
A.
Employee Recognition
The Commissioners recognized the following employees for their milestone
anniversaries with the county:
20 Years – Jennifer Boland from Juvenile Probation/Parole, Ruthann Talbot from the
Prothonotary, and Matthew Chhay from Neshaminy Manor.
30 Years – Shawna Morales from the Youth Center and Carron Hunsberger from
Neshaminy Manor.
B.
Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week
The Commissioners proclaimed July 19 - 26, 2026 as “Pretrial, Probation and Parole
Supervision Week,” as a time to honor and celebrate the dedicated individuals in the
community who work tirelessly to make neighborhoods safer. Chief Adult Probation
Officer Mike Harrison said a few words and thanked the commissioner …
Wed Jul 15, 2026 · 09:30
Retirement Board
Board will consider purchasing leave of absence time for Dolores A. Roberto
The Bucks County Employees' Retirement Board will accept the minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting and hear a secretary report for June. It will decide on a request to purchase leave of absence time for Dolores A. Roberto. The board will also address any other matters before adjourning.
- Accept minutes of the June 17, 2026 Retirement Board meeting
- Secretary report for June 2026
- Request to purchase leave of absence time for Dolores A. Roberto
- Other matters to come before the Board
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RETIREMENT BOARD
July 15, 2026
AGENDA
Call to order.
Public comment.
Acceptance of the minutes of the June 17, 2026 Retirement Board meeting.
Secretary report for June.
Request to purchase leave of absence time for Dolores A. Roberto.
Other matters to come before the Board.
Adjournment
The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote on that item.
BUCKS COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
TRANSACTIONS
June 2026
CONTRIBUTIONS
The total amount of contributions received from members in June 2026 was $1,555,002.
REFUNDS
The total amount of member contributions refunded in June 2026 was $93,061 representing 9 former
County employees.
PENSION BENEFITS
The total amount of monthly pension benefits issued in June 2026 was $5,289,556 representing 2,06] retirees.
RETIREMENTS
The following people retired in June 2026:
Employee Name Department Length of Service
Rosemonde Charles Nursing 29 Years 9 Months 29 Days
Nathaniel E. Crockett Main Courts 10 Years 6 Months 25 Days
Frank Feinberg Security 5 Years 0 Months 9 Days
Ellyn H. Forquer Adult Probation 21 Years 11 Months 19 Days
Maureen A. Hampshire 911 Emergency Response 21 Years _1 Month 21 Days
Steven P. Ortman District Attorney's Office 8 Years 9 Months 30 Days
Margarita A. Ouzounova Nursing 5. Years 8 Months 27 Days
John G. Russell Adult Probation 26 Years 1 Month 22 Days
DEATH BENEFITS
There were no death benefits issued in June 2026.
Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 13:30
Prison Oversight Board
Prison Oversight Board meets for routine updates and reports
This meeting consists of standard procedural items including approval of minutes, the Controller's and Director of Corrections' reports, and sub-committee updates. No specific actions, proposals, or public hearings are detailed on the agenda.
- Acceptance of minutes from June 10, 2026
- Acceptance of Controller's Report for June 2026
- Director of Corrections' Report (no details provided)
- Reports from sub-committees (no details provided)
- Public comment period (up to 30 minutes, 3 minutes per speaker)
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PRISON OVERSIGHT BOARD
July 8, 2026
Agenda
Note:
Call to Order.
Public Comment on Agenda.
Acceptance of the Minutes of the June 10, 2026 Prison Oversight Board Meeting.
Acceptance of the Controller's Report for June 2026.
Director of Corrections’ Report.
Reports from the Sub-Committees.
Other matters to come before the Board.
Executive Session.
Adjournment.
The July 8, 2026 meeting of the Bucks County Prison Oversight Board will be
held at the Bucks County Administration Building(1*t Floor), Commissioners’
Meeting Room, Doylestown, PA (Remote access information will be provided
for the meeting)
*The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote
on that item.
Public Comment
The Prison Oversight Board will receive public comment for up to thirty minutes,
with a per person maximum of three minutes. Bucks County residents and
taxpayers who wish to comment must sign up prior to the public comment
period, providing theirname and township or municipality of residence. Public
comment period is an opportunity at each public meeting for residents and/or
taxpayers of Bucks County to comment on matters of County concern, official
actions or deliberation which are or may be before the Board. Those making
comment should at all times demonstrate decorum, respect the speaking time of
others, and refrain from any threatening or obscene language.
Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 14:00
Planning Commission
Bucks Planning Commission to review Act 247 proposals at July 1 meeting
The Bucks County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 1, 2026, with standard agenda items including public comment, approval of June minutes, executive director's report, and Act 247 reviews. No substantive proposals or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from June 3, 2026 meeting
- Executive Director’s report on county planning activities
- Act 247 reviews for subdivision and land development proposals
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BOARD MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026
2:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
3. Public Comment
4. Approval of Minutes from June 3, 2026
5. Executive Director’s Report
6. Act 247 Reviews for July 1, 2026
7. Old Business
8. New Business
9. Adjournment
Board Members, please remember to contact the BCPC at
215-345-3400 if you are unable to attend. Thank you.
AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRIOR TO MEETING
Members of the public wishing to submit questions or comments on
the materials may do so by sending them in writing to
1260 Almshouse Road, Doylestown, PA 18901, or, preferably, via email to
[email protected] no later than 2:00 PM on July 1, 2026.
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MINUTES OF MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026
HYBRID IN-PERSON WEBEX CONFERENCE / VIDEO MEETING
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Eleanor M. Breslin; Thomas Jennings; James Keenan; James E. Miller Jr.;
David R. Nyman; Edward Tokmajian
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Richard Donovan; Tom Tosti
STAFF PRESENT:
Scott Burton; John Capista; Andrew G. Heimark; Bryn-Erin Kerr; Justin Magnus;
Michael A. Roedig; Patricia Rosica; Matthew M. Walters; Lisa M. Wolff
SOLICITOR:
Trevor L. Gross
IT SUPPORT:
Maxim Dolinsky, Shawn Loughlin, Emilio Socci, Bucks County IT Department
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CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Breslin called the meeting to order at 2:04 PM.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 09:30
Salary Board
Salary Board to approve prior actions and minutes
The Bucks County Salary Board meeting for July 1, 2026, is largely procedural. The board will consider approval of minutes from the June 3, 2026 meeting and approval of Salary Board Actions. No specific proposals or financial items are detailed in the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from June 3, 2026 meeting
- Approval of Salary Board Actions (undisclosed)
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SALARY BOARD
July 1, 2026
Agenda
1. Call to Order.
2. Public Comment.
3. Approval of the Minutes of the June 3, 2026 meeting.
4. Approval of Salary Board Actions.
5. Other matters to come before the Board.
6. Adjournment.
The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote on that
item.
Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 10:30
County Commissioners
Board to vote on major human services contracts and opioid funding
The Bucks County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with over a dozen contracts for human services, including early intervention, mental health, and juvenile residential care totaling several million dollars. Also on the agenda are budget adjustments and an America 250 Day proclamation.
- Approve $2,025,000 contract with George Junior Republic for long-term juvenile residential care
- Approve $1,302,500 contract with Sunny Days for early intervention services
- Approve $715,000 in opioid settlement mini-grants and $169,400 for Narcan purchase
- Approve $2,640,000 budget adjustment for Behavioral Health Services
- Approve updated HR policies for all employees
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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve various service contracts and budget adjustments
The Board of Commissioners approved a wide range of service contracts for mental health, early intervention, and youth services. They also passed the America 250 Day proclamation, updated human resources policies, and adopted several budget adjustments.
- Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved America 250 Day Proclamation (3-0)
- Approved updated HR Policies for all employees (3-0)
- Adopted 2025 and 2026 budget adjustments (3-0)
- Approved Personnel Actions on the Commissioners’ List (3-0)
- Approved various civic contributions totaling $13,300 (3-0)
- Approved multiple service contracts via consent agenda (3-0)
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
7/1/2026 - 10:30 AM
Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Administration Building, 1st Floor, 55 East Court St., Doylestown, PA
I. WELCOME
II. PRESENTATIONS
A. America 250 Day
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve minutes from the June 17, 2026 regular meeting.
B. Resolutions
1. Agricultural Land Preservation
a. With: NTM Engineering, Inc., Wayne, PA
Purpose: Approve temporary construction easement for the
replacement of PennDOT bridge on Dublin Pike over
Morgan Creek in Richland Township. (TMP #36-039-014)
2. BH/DP
a. With: Brooke Glen Behavioral Hospital, Fort Washington, PA
Amount: $120,000** (County 3.9%)
Purpose: Approve contract to provide mental health inpatient
services.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
b. With: Easter Seals of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Amount: $905,000** (County 10%)
Purpose: Approve contract to provide early intervention services for
children.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
c. With: Growing Children with Challenges, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Amount: $115,000** (County 10%)
Purpose: Approve contract to provide early intervention services for
children.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
d. With: Kutest Kids Early Intervention, Philadelphia, PA
Amount: $250,000** (County 10%)
Purpose: Approve contract to provide early intervention therapy
services for children.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
e. With: Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services, Inc.
Media, PA
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
7/1/2026 - 10:30 AM
I.
WELCOME
The Regular Meeting of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners was held today at
10:30 am, in the Bucks County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 55 E. Court Street,
Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In attendance were Commissioner Diane M. Ellis-
Marseglia, Chair; Commissioner Robert J. Harvie, Vice Chair; and Commissioner
Gene DiGirolamo, Secretary. A historically costumed “town crier” from the Doylestown
Historical Society led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II.
PRESENTATIONS
A.
America 250 Day
The town crier proclaimed July 4, 2026 as “America 250 Day,” proudly
commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America.
III.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people spoke during Public Comment:
• Craig Peters from Yardley Borough
• Edward Mackouse from Buckingham
• Kathryn Price Engelhard from Morrisville
• Nancy Sherlock from Morrisville
• Bill Hettel from New Britain Township
• Olga Rudik from Lower Makefield Township
• Joe Frederick from Doylestown Borough
• Jen Metzger from Falls Township
• Andy Warren from Middletown Township
Commissioner Marseglia, Solicitor Dan Grieser, Commissioner Harvie, and Chief
Financial Officer Jeannette Weaver each responded with clarification on many of the
questions and comments.
IV.
CONSENT AGENDA
Upon motion of Commissioner Harvie, seconded by Commissioner DiGirolamo, with
the vote b …
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 10:30
County Commissioners
County approves $1.8 M increase to Sysco food contract
The Bucks County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of contract extensions and increases, including a $1,800,000 increase for Sysco food products. They will also approve contracts for emergency communications hardware, youth services, and housing programs, and adopt a $14,000 budget adjustment for Emergency Health. Additional agenda items include personnel actions, board appointments, and a $500 donation to the Michael Sherlock Foundation.
- Approve $1,800,000 increase and extension of Sysco contract for food products (6/4/26 – 6/3/27)
- Approve $59,615.43 contract with Hewlett Packard Enterprise for CAD system support (6/1/26 – 5/31/27)
- Approve $208,200 contract with Bucks County Opportunity Council for case management and transportation services (7/1/26 – 6/30/27)
- Approve $188,547.50 increase for design services for the Lower Bucks Government Services Center with Erdy McHenry Architecture (6/7/25 – 9/30/26)
- Approve $100,000 Habitat for Humanity contract for HOME funding to rehabilitate a single‑family home at 2417 Airacobra Street, Bristol (2/1/26 – 1/31/27)
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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve various service contracts and board appointments
The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda containing numerous service contracts for departments including Children & Youth, Corrections, and Human Services. Additionally, the board adopted budget adjustments, approved personnel actions, and confirmed several board appointments.
- Approved June 3, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved various service contracts via consent agenda (3-0)
- Adopted 2026 Budget Adjustment for Emergency Health (3-0)
- Approved Personnel Actions on the Commissioners’ List (3-0)
- Appointed Cheryl Glover to America250 Bucks County Commission (3-0)
- Reappointed Donna Petrecco to Housing Authority (3-0)
- Reappointed Mary Theresa Gonzales to Human Relations Council (3-0)
- Appointed Dr. Xinyi Ge, M.D. to Mental Health/Developmental Programs Advisory Board (3-0)
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
6/17/2026 - 10:30 AM
Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Administration Building, 1st Floor, 55 East Court St., Doylestown, PA
I. WELCOME
II. PRESENTATIONS
A. Employee Recognition
B. Firearm Safety
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve minutes from the June 3, 2026 regular meeting.
B. Resolutions
1. Children & Youth
a. With: Acollective Consulting, LLC, Warminster, PA
Purpose: Approve extension of contract to provide community
residential services for dependent children.
7/1/25 – 7/31/25
b. With: Bucks County Opportunity Council, Doylestown, PA
Amount: $208,200** (County 20%)
Purpose: Approve contract to provide case management and
transportation services.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
c. With: Bucks County Opportunity Council, Doylestown, PA
Amount: $225,140** (County 15%)
Purpose: Approve contract to provide the Stable Housing
Interventions in Facilitated Teams (SHIFT) housing
program.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
d. With: Bucks County Opportunity Council, Doylestown, PA
Amount: $108,483** (County 15%)
Purpose: Approve contract to provide Pathways to Housing program.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
e. With: Bucks County Opportunity Council, Doylestown, PA
Amount: $213,000** (County 15%)
Purpose: Approve contract to provide Bridge Housing and HOME
Family Stabilization program.
7/1/26 – 6/30/27
f. With: Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries
Topton, PA
Amount: $30,000** (County …
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
6/17/2026 - 10:30 AM
I.
WELCOME
The Regular Meeting of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners was held today at
10:30 am, in the Bucks County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 55 E. Court Street,
Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In attendance were Commissioner Diane M. Ellis-
Marseglia, Chair; Commissioner Robert J. Harvie, Vice Chair; and Commissioner
Gene DiGirolamo, Secretary. Commissioner Marseglia welcomed everyone to the
meeting, and Deputy COO and Chief Clerk Gail Humphrey led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
II.
PRESENTATIONS
A.
Employee Recognition
The Commissioners recognized the following employees for their milestone
anniversaries with the county:
20 Years – James Iacullo from Neshaminy Manor and Thomas Nealis from
Children & Youth
30 Years – Jennifer Lanzetta from Guardian Ad Litem
B.
Firearm Safety
Sheriff Ceisler presented information on firearm safety. Commissioner Marseglia
noted the statistics related to suicide with guns and said there are cards in the back of
the room with #988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
III.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following people spoke during Public Comment:
• Jen Metzger from Falls Township
• Wayne David Bell from Falls Township
• Paraag Sarva from Upper Makefield
• Andy Warren from Middletown Township
• Rochelle Porto from Bensalem
• Joanne Miller from Bensalem
Executive Director of Parks & Recreation Angi …
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 09:30
Retirement Board
Board to vote on two Qualified Domestic Relations Orders for pension
The Retirement Board will consider approving two Qualified Domestic Relations Orders from the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive a secretary report. The May 2026 transactions report indicates $5.24 million in pension benefits and $1.52 million in contributions.
- Request to approve QDRO for Case No. 2020-17589-0015
- Request to approve QDRO for Case No. 2021-62301-28
- May 2026 pension benefits totaled $5,244,060 for 2,051 retirees
- May 2026 contributions from members were $1,522,101
- 13 employees retired in May 2026 with service lengths from 5 to 30 years
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RETIREMENT BOARD
June 17, 2026
AGENDA
Call to order.
Public comment.
Acceptance of the minutes of the May 21, 2026 Retirement Board meeting.
Secretary report for May.
Request to approve a Qualified Domestic Relations Order for Bucks County Court of
Common Pleas, Case# 2020-17589-0015.
Request to approve a Qualified Domestic Relations Order for Bucks County Court of
Common Pleas, Case# 2021-62301-28.
Other matters to come before the Board.
Adjournment
The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote on that item.
BUCKS COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
TRANSACTIONS
May 2026
CONTRIBUTIONS
The total amount of contributions received from members in May 2026 was $1 ,522,101.
REFUNDS
The total amount of member contributions refunded in May 2026 was $326,269 representing 25 former
County employees.
PENSION BENEFITS
The total amount of monthly pension benefits issued in May 2026 was $5,244,060 representing 2,051 retirees.
RETIREMENTS
The following people retired in May 2026:
Employee Name Department Length of Service
Michael D. Bannon Consumer Protection 23 Years 7 Months 30 Days
Will R. Chapman Juvenile Probation 30 Years 1 Month 4 Days
Glenn W, Haas Recorder of Deeds 28 Years 7 Months 21 Days
Mary E. Harvey District Courts 25 Years 9 Months 15 Days
Joanne I. Heckler Children & Youth 1S Years 7 Months 27 Days
Rachelle D. Hirneisen Court Stenographers 5_ Years 8 Months 30 Days
Kimberly A. Kratzke General Services : 26 Years 0 …
Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 13:30
Prison Oversight Board
Prison Oversight Board meets for routine reports and public comment
The meeting includes acceptance of May minutes and the Controller's Report, along with the Director of Corrections’ Report and sub-committee updates. No substantive decisions or new proposals are on the agenda; it is a procedural session with public comment.
- Acceptance of minutes from May 13, 2026
- Acceptance of Controller's Report for May 2026
- Director of Corrections’ Report
- Reports from sub-committees
- Public comment period (30 minutes, 3 minutes per person)
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PRISON OVERSIGHT BOARD
June 10, 2026
Agenda
Note:
. Call to Order.
Public Comment on Agenda.
Acceptance of the Minutes of the May 13, 2026 Prison Oversight Board Meeting.
Acceptance of the Controller's Report for May 2026.
Director of Corrections’ Report.
Reports from the Sub-Committees.
Other matters to come before the Board.
Executive Session.
Adjournment.
The June 10, 2026 meeting of the Bucks County Prison Oversight Board will be
held at the Bucks County Administration Building(1* Floor), Commissioners’
Meeting Room, Doylestown, PA (Remote access information will be provided
for the meeting)
*The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote
on that item.
Public Comment
The Prison Oversight Board will receive public comment for up to thirty minutes,
with a per person maximum of three minutes. Bucks County residents and
taxpayers who wish to comment must sign up prior to the public comment
period, providing their name and township or municipality of residence. Public
comment period is an opportunity at each public meeting for residents and/or
taxpayers of Bucks County to comment on matters of County concem, official
actions or deliberation which are or may be before the Board. Those making
comment should at all times demonstrate decorum, respect the speaking time of
others, and refrain from any threatening or obscene language.
Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 10:30
County Commissioners
Commissioners to vote on $10M capital transfer and other budget adjustments
The Bucks County Commissioners will consider a series of consent agenda contracts and a regular agenda of budget adjustments. Key decisions include approving a $200,000 foster care contract with New Foundations, Inc., a $199,310 federal immunization grant, and multiple contract changes for the Lower Bucks Government Center totaling over $170,000. The budget adjustments involve a $10 million transfer to miscellaneous capital projects, a $4.6 million reduction in community college appropriation, and a $3.5 million increase for corrections.
- Approve $200,000 contract with New Foundations, Inc. for foster care services (7/1/26–6/30/28)
- Approve $199,310 federal immunization grant from PA Department of Health
- Approve three change orders (#24–26) for Rycon Construction at Lower Bucks Government Center totaling $172,642
- Budget adjustments: $10M to miscellaneous capital projects, $4.6M cut to community college, $3.5M increase to corrections
- Approve $50,000 contract for intervention counseling with Christopher J. White, LPC
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✓ Decided: County adopts $10 million Miscellaneous Capital Projects budget adjustment
The commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for foster care services, emergency health equipment, and various construction projects. They adopted 2025 budget adjustments, notably a $10 million increase for Miscellaneous Capital Projects. Personnel actions, two advisory board appointments, and $47,000 in community‑service contributions were also approved.
- Approved $200,000 foster care services contract with New Foundations, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved termination of $41,209.65 Clinical Director contract for Drug/Mental Health Court (3-0)
- Approved purchase of $99,618 IV pumps for regional EMS agencies (3-0)
- Approved $18,500 contract for third‑party testing of Lower Bucks Government Center (3-0)
- Adopted $10,000,000 budget adjustment for Miscellaneous Capital Projects (3-0)
- Approved personnel actions on the Commissioners’ List (3-0)
- Appointed Mary Ellen Dasaro and Arial Virk to Mental Health/Developmental Programs Advisory Board (3-0)
- Approved $12,000 to Big Brothers/Big Sisters and $35,000 to Bristol Riverside Theater (3-0)
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
6/3/2026 - 10:30 AM
Commissioners’ Meeting Room, Administration Building, 1st Floor, 55 East Court St., Doylestown, PA
I. WELCOME
II. PRESENTATIONS
A. Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation Week
B. 2026 High School Poet of the Year
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve minutes from the May 21, 2026 regular meeting.
B. Resolutions
1. Children & Youth
a. With: New Foundations, Inc., Philadelphia, PA
Amount: $200,000** (County 20%)
Purpose: Approve contract to provide foster care services.
7/1/26 – 6/30/28
2. Courts
a. With: Christopher J. White, LPC, Bensalem, PA
Amount: ($41,209.65)
Purpose: Approve decrease and termination of contract to serve as
Clinical Director for Drug/Mental Health Court.
1/1/26 – 5/31/26
b. With: Christopher J. White, LPC, Bensalem, PA
Amount: $50,000** (County 100%)
Purpose: Approve contract to provide intervention counseling
services
6/1/26 – 12/31/26
c. With: McMahon, Lentz & Thompson c/o Erin Lentz-McMahon
Norristown, PA
Amount: ($32,549.38)
Purpose: Approve decrease and termination of contract to represent
individual defendants in cases when there is a conflict of
interest with the Bucks County Public Defender’s Office.
1/1/26 – 4/30/26
d. With: Schatz and Stancu, LLP c/o Matthew Lannetti, Esq.
Furlong, PA
Amount: $32,549.44** (County 100%)
Purpose: Approve contract to represent defendants in criminal cases
when …
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BUCKS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES
6/3/2026 - 10:30 AM
I. WELCOME
The Regular Meeting of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners was held today at
10:30 am, in the Bucks County Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 55 E. Court Street,
Doylestown, Pennsylvania. In attendance were Commissioner Diane M. Ellis-
Marseglia, Chair; Commissioner Robert J. Harvie, Vice Chair; and Commissioner
Gene DiGirolamo, Secretary. Commissioner Marseglia welcomed everyone to the
meeting and General Services Project Manager Tom Newman led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Commissioner Marseglia referenced the resolution approved at the last meeting
supporting a ban on cells phones in schools. In a show of solidarity, she asked that a
basket be passed to collect cell phones during the meeting. She noted that Palisades,
Pennsbury, and Central Bucks School Districts have already responded to the
challenge.
II. PRESENTATIONS
A. Child Welfare Professionals Appreciation Week
The commissioners proclaimed June 1st through 5th, 2026, as “Child Welfare
Professionals Appreciation Week,” supporting C&Y and all child welfare professionals
who work tirelessly to protect and uplift children in the county. Assistant C&Y
Administrator Kelly Gahan accepted the proclamation and said a few words on her
work as a child welfare professional.
B. 2026 High School Poet of the Year
The commissioners recognized Jack DeBoyace, a senior at Central Bucks High
School East, as Bucks C …
Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 09:30
Salary Board
Salary Board meeting with no substantive decisions listed
The Bucks County Salary Board is meeting on June 3, 2026, but the agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, approval of salary board actions, and adjournment. No specific salary adjustments, contracts, or other substantive actions are listed for discussion or vote.
- Approval of minutes from the May 6, 2026 meeting
- Approval of Salary Board Actions (no details provided in agenda)
- The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote
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Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
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SALARY BOARD
June 3, 2026
Agenda
1. Call to Order.
2. Public Comment.
3. Approval of the Minutes of the May 6, 2026 meeting.
4. Approval of Salary Board Actions.
5. Other matters to come before the Board.
6. Adjournment.
The Board reserves the right to amend, correct, or table any item prior to a vote on that
item.
Wed Jun 3, 2026 · 14:00
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review Act 247 municipal reviews
The Bucks County Planning Commission will meet to approve municipal reviews and hear a presentation on Bucks County history trails. The agenda was amended to include a municipal review for Nockamixon Township.
- Approval of minutes from May 6, 2026
- Presentation: Bucks County History Trails
- Act 247 Reviews for June 3, 2026
- Municipal Review BCPC # 30-26-CP1 – Nockamixon Township
- Executive Director’s Report
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Neshaminy Manor Center, 1260 Almshouse Road, Doylestown
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BOARD MEETING
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2026
2:00 PM
The agenda was amended during the meeting.
Municipal Review BCPC # 30-26-CP1 – Nockamixon Township was added to the packet.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance/Moment of Silence
3. Public Comment
4. Approval of Minutes from May 6, 2026
5. Executive Director’s Report
6. Presentation: Bucks County History Trails – Bucks County 250 PA
By John Capista, GIS Analyst
7. Act 247 Reviews for June 3, 2026
8. Old Business
9. New Business
10. Adjournment
Board Members, please remember to contact the BCPC at
215-345-3400 if you are unable to attend. Thank you.
AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRIOR TO MEETING
Members of the public wishing to submit questions or comments on
the materials may do so by sending them in writing to
1260 Almshouse Road, Doylestown, PA 18901, or, preferably, via email to
[email protected] no later than 2:00 PM on June 3, 2026.
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MINUTES OF MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026
HYBRID IN-PERSON WEBEX CONFERENCE / VIDEO MEETING
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Eleanor M. Breslin; Richard Donovan; Thomas Jennings; James Keenan; James E.
Miller Jr.; Edward Tokmajian; Tom Tosti
MEMBERS ABSENT:
David R. Nyman
STAFF PRESENT:
Scott Burton; Andrew G. Heimark; Bryn-Erin Kerr; Deanna M. Miller; Christian
Regosch; Michael A. Roedig; Patricia Rosica; Jeremy Stoff; Abigail Thomas;
Matthew M. Walters; Lisa M. Wolff
S …
Mon Jun 1, 2026 · 09:30
Board of Elections
Board to authorize signing of returns for May 19 primary
The Bucks County Board of Elections will meet to approve minutes from March and hear director and solicitor comments on the May 19, 2026, General Primary. The board is expected to authorize the signing of election returns for that primary. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with a 30-minute total period.
- Approval of minutes from March 25, 2026, meeting
- Director comments on May 19, 2026, General Primary
- Solicitor's comment on the election
- Authorization of signing of returns for the General Primary
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Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown
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County of Bucks
Board of Elections
Bucks County Administration Building
55 East Court Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
First Floor Commissioners’ Meeting Room
Monday, June 1, 2026, at 9:30 AM
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Approval of Minutes from Meeting held on March 25, 2026
4. Director Comments on May 19, 2026, General Primary
5. Solicitor’s Comment
6. Authorization of Signing of Returns for the May 19, 2026, General Primary
7. Adjournment
Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker. The public comment period is
limited to a total of 30 minutes unless extended by motion of the Board.
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Net migration+53 people (-$54.6M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)3 ({"Hurricane": 8, "Flood": 7, "Severe Storm": 5, "Snowstorm": · last Fri Sep 10, 2021)
Traffic fatalities45 (10 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments20,043 (263,278 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,802/mo (4,482 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy11.2% (low numeracy 18% · 2017)
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780
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$716.5M
Spending$686.8M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$225.8M
Debt-to-revenue0.32×
Debt-load index51 / 100
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