Bucks County public meetings in 2022
33 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Retirement Board
The Bucks County Retirement Board will vote on the county's 2022 Annual Required Contribution and set the 2023 interest rate. It will also consider service credit purchases for three employees, approve 2023 meeting dates, and discuss a fee proposal and an investment advisor RFP.
- Approval of the County’s Annual Required Contribution (ARC) for 2022
- Approval of the interest rate for 2023
- Request to purchase part-time service for Vincent J. Caperelli
- Request to purchase part-time service for Michael T. Duncan
- Discussion of RFP for Investment Advisor
County Commissioners
The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda containing numerous contracts and resolutions, including agreements for support services, foster care, corrections programs, and facility upgrades. A presentation from the 2022 Poet Laureate of Bucks County Community College is also scheduled.
- $1.5M contract increase with Aramark for correctional food services
- $2.08M contract increase for architectural design of Lower Bucks Government Services Center
- $13.52M UASI grant for Regional Counter Terrorism Task Force
- $250,000 settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit against the county
- Contracts for foster care, shelter operations, and homeless services
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 County Budget, tax levies, and appropriations. The board also passed a series of consent agenda items including multiple service contracts and legal settlements.
- Adopted 2023 County Budget (3-0)
- Adopted 2023 County Tax Levies, Millage Rate and User Fee Schedules (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Appropriations to County Agencies and Authorities (3-0)
- Approved $1.5M contract increase for Aramark food services at correctional facilities (3-0)
- Approved $2.08M contract increase for Lower Bucks Government Services Center design (3-0)
- Approved $250,000 and $275,000 legal settlements for the estates of Brittany Ann Harbaugh and Paul Steele (3-0)
- Approved $13.52M and $1.48M PEMA grant agreements for Regional Counter Terrorism Task Force (3-0)
- Approved $5,500 in total contributions to Dementia Society of America, Fallsington Library, and Snipes Farm (3-0)
County Commissioners
The Bucks County Commissioners are holding a special meeting to set salaries for several elected officials, including themselves. The meeting includes public comment and approval of past minutes.
- Resolution to set salaries for Commissioners
- Resolution to set salary for Clerk of Courts
- Resolution to set salary for Coroner
- Resolution to set salary for Register of Wills/Orphans’ Court
- Resolution to set salary for Treasurer
The Board of Commissioners approved a series of 1% salary increases for specific elected officials effective annually from 2024 through 2027. These officials will also receive the same benefits package provided to non-union employees during those periods.
- Approved minutes of November 28, 2018 (3-0)
- Approved minutes of December 9, 2020 (3-0)
- Approved 1% salary increases effective Jan 1 of 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027 for Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Coroner, Register of Wills/Orphans’ Court, and Treasurer (3-0)
Salary Board
The Bucks County Salary Board will consider approving a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) exception list for 16 non-represented positions, including solicitors, board members, and a district attorney, effective January 1, 2023. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting 2023 meeting dates.
- Approval of 2023 COLA exception list for 16 positions across departments like Law, Board of Assessment, Controller, and District Attorney
- Positions include Special Project Solicitor, Board Members, Solicitors, IV-D Attorney, Discovery Master, and Juvenile Court Hearing Officer
- Effective date of COLA increase: January 1, 2023
- Approval of minutes from November 2, 2022 meeting
- Approval of 2023 Salary Board meeting dates
County Commissioners
The Bucks County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with numerous contracts and a regular agenda with ARPA-funded EMS support. Key items include an $8.7 million contract with Motorola for the countywide emergency radio system, over $2 million in ARPA funding for multiple rescue squads, and a $4.6 million health insurance contract. The meeting also includes presentations from the Opioid Advisory Committee and recognition of peace officers.
- $8,734,885 contract with Motorola Solutions for emergency radio system maintenance and support through 2028
- $2 million+ in ARPA funding for Bensalem, Bucks County, Central Bucks, and Chal-Brit EMS agencies
- $4,647,348 contract with Independence Blue Cross for medical and vision plan administration
- $717,550 contract with Bucks County Housing Group for supportive housing services
- $754,000 contract with YWCA of Bucks County for life skills, camps, and literacy programs
The Board of Commissioners approved $5.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding to support non-profit emergency medical services. They also passed a series of consent agenda contracts for health, housing, and infrastructure, and adopted $375,000 in budget adjustments.
- Approved $5.5M ARPA funding for non-profit rescue squads (3-0)
- Approved $375,000 in budget adjustments for Constables, Health Department, and ERP (3-0)
- Approved $8.7M contract with Motorola Solutions for Emergency Radio System maintenance (3-0)
- Approved $12.7M in health and prescription plan contracts with Independence Blue Cross (3-0)
- Approved $438,097 contract with Knight Bros Inc. for tree removal in parks (3-0)
- Approved penalty waivers for new property owners who do not receive tax bills (3-0)
- Reappointed Dale Keddie, W. Josh Buchanan, and Annemarie Murphy to Drug & Alcohol Commission (3-0)
- Approved $11,200 in contributions to Red Cross, BCCC Foundation, and other civics (3-0)
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections is meeting to consider challenges to provisional ballots from the recent election. The agenda consists only of this hearing and the call to order and adjournment.
- Challenges to Provisional Ballots Hearing
Board of Elections
The Bucks County Board of Elections will discuss and decide on the status of segregated ballots and provisional ballots from the November 8, 2022, General Election. Items include ballots with signature, date, or secrecy envelope deficiencies, as well as multi-ballot drop-box incidents. The meeting includes public comment periods.
- Discussion of ballots with no signature, undated or incorrectly dated
- Discussion of ballots with missing or unsealed secrecy envelopes, or identifying marks
- Discussion of multi-ballot drop-box incidents
- Discussion of provisional ballots cast in the November 8 General Election
Retirement Board
The Retirement Board will consider requests to purchase part-time service for Mark J. Capper, Karen L. Dumont-Korizis, and Amanda Vershinin, and review a Principal fee schedule proposal. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of prior minutes, and a secretary report.
County Commissioners
The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda containing over 30 contracts and grants, including a $3.67 million HUD grant award for CDBG, ESG, and HOME programs, a $975,000 contract for youth independent living services, and a $928,000 contract for out-of-school youth job training. The regular agenda includes board appointments and $11,600 in civic grants. Public comment is taken in two sessions, first on agenda items and then on any topic.
- Acceptance of $3,667,739 in 2022 HUD grant funds for CDBG, ESG, and HOME housing programs
- $975,000 contract increase with Tabor Children's Services for independent living and life skills services
- $928,000 contract increase with Bucks County Community College for out-of-school youth job training
- $700,000 contract increase with Dell for county computer hardware
- $249,994 Justice Assistance Grant to implement the Wellness, Reentry & Assessment Program (WRAP)
The Board of Commissioners approved a series of consent agenda items including ARPA funding for senior centers, youth services, and IT hardware. They also confirmed appointments to the Housing Authority and Human Relations Council and approved several civic contributions.
- Approved ARPA funding for Bristol Township, Eastern Upper Bucks, and Falls Township senior centers (3-0)
- Approved $700,000 contract increase for Dell Marketing L.P. computer hardware (3-0)
- Approved $1.85M WIOA Title 1 contract for Educational Data Systems, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Lynette Ingram to the Housing Authority (3-0)
- Approved appointments of Bernie Hoffman, Laurence Nodiff, and David Boekel to the Human Relations Council (3-0)
- Approved $3.66M in CDBG, ESG, and HOME grant revenue from HUD (3-0)
- Approved $11,500 in total contributions to five civic organizations (3-0)
- Approved $249,994 Justice Assistance Grant for the WRAP program (3-0)
Board of Elections
The Bucks County Board of Elections will meet to discuss ballots that were segregated during the November 8, 2022, General Election, including those with signature, date, and secrecy envelope deficiencies, as well as multi-ballot drop-box incidents and ballots not properly received. The board will also discuss the status of provisional ballots cast in that election. Public comment will be taken on agenda items.
- Discussion of ballots with no signature, undated or incorrectly dated
- Discussion of ballots with no secrecy envelope, unsealed envelope, or identifying marks
- Discussion of multi-ballot drop-box incidents
- Discussion of ballots not properly received by the Board of Elections
- Discussion of the status of provisional ballots from the November 8, 2022 General Election
Salary Board
The Bucks County Salary Board will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider salary board actions. The agenda contains only routine procedural items with no specific salary changes or new proposals listed.
- Approval of minutes from October 5, 2022 meeting
- Approval of Salary Board Actions
County Commissioners
The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda with numerous contracts and funding approvals, including a $4.5 million opioid settlement, ARPA-funded senior and mental health services, and contracts for youth programs. A regular agenda includes budget adjustments and board appointments. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person on agenda items.
- Approve receipt of $4,504,606.99 in National Opioid Settlement funds from multiple pharmaceutical companies
- Approve $52,918 in ARPA funding for Morrisville Senior Servicenter
- Approve $300,000 in ARPA funding for a Wellness House for female forensic population
- Approve $1,656,830 contract for mentoring and monitoring services with Neighborhood First Program
- Approve $1,311,366 in ARPA funding for sign-on and retention bonuses at St. Luke's Penn Foundation
The Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda featuring multiple social service contracts and the receipt of $4,504,606.99 in National Opioid Settlement funds. The board also adopted a budget adjustment for the Board of Elections and confirmed several board appointments.
- Approved receipt of $4,504,606.99 in National Opioid Settlement funds (3-0)
- Approved $1.6M contract with Neighborhood First Program, Inc. for mentoring and monitoring (3-0)
- Approved budget adjustment for Board of Elections totaling ($1,190,000) (3-0)
- Approved $6.5M bond issuance authorization for Kampus Klothes, LLC (3-0)
- Approved $50,000 contribution to James Michener Arts Center and $4,000 to Bucks County Tour of Honor (3-0)
- Approved retention bonus side letter agreement for Deputy Sheriffs and Sergeants (3-0)
- Appointed Kellee Blake to Bucks America250PA and multiple members to Library and Parks & Recreation boards (3-0)
- Approved $19,800 settlement agreement with Sarak Owk (3-0)
County Commissioners
The Bucks County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda with over 50 contracts and grants, including a $1.345 million rehabilitation of Bridge #36 on Stockton Avenue in New Hope, and numerous social service agreements for mental health, early intervention, homelessness prevention, and housing. The meeting also includes presentations on a Bridge Clinic and Human Services Appreciation, plus public comments on agenda items.
- $1.345M contract for rehabilitation of Bridge #36 on Stockton Avenue over Aquetong Creek in New Hope Borough
- $934,416 contract with Pediatric Therapeutics for early intervention services for children
- $1.1M contract with Sunny Days Early Childhood Developmental Services for early intervention
- $567,265 contract for hauling voting machines through 2026
- $504,550 in ARPA funding to renovate a property into six affordable rental units in Quakertown
Retirement Board
The Retirement Board will vote on five requests to purchase various types of leave and service time for individual employees, including leave of absence, workers' compensation, FMLA, and part-time or military service. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and a secretary's report.
- Request to purchase leave of absence and workers' comp time for Michael C. Bahlaj
- Request to purchase part-time service for Marta G. Dressel
- Request to purchase FMLA and part-time service for Rebecca M. Kelly
- Request to purchase workers' comp and non-intervening military service for Gregory Williams
Salary Board
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review minutes from the September 7, 2022 meeting and previous Salary Board actions.
County Commissioners
The Bucks County Commissioners will review a series of service contracts for seniors, youth, and workforce development. The body is also discussing budget adjustments related to the sale of county property and a public transportation study for Upper Bucks.
- Authorization of $12,000,000 re-issuance for Community Welfare Council of Newtown, Inc. (Pickering Manor)
- Contract with Adelphoi Village, Inc. for children's placement services totaling $1,300,000
- ARPA funding of $260,000 for demolition of the old Women’s Community Correction Center
- Contract increase of $403,028.78 with Lumen Technologies Group for internet and VPN services
- Budget adjustment of $4,500,000 to the General Fund for the sale of county property
Retirement Board
The Board will review the August minutes and secretary report. Discussion includes a request regarding FMLA absent time and a review of an allocation to Blackstone.
- Request to purchase FMLA absent time for Juliane C. Barreto
- Review allocation to Blackstone
County Commissioners
The Commissioners are reviewing a wide range of resolutions including contract renewals for emergency response systems, mental health services, and election support. The agenda also includes funding for community development, public safety training, and infrastructure maintenance.
- Bensalem PCH LLC d/b/a Allegria at the Oaks: $657,900 contract for personal care home support
- L.J. Paolella Construction, Inc.: $2,389,000 contract for African American Museum of Bucks County renovation
- Bucks County Opportunity Council: contracts for housing and case management services
- Emergency Management: acceptance of $8,751,445.57 in grant funds for 2021 vaccination efforts
- Board of Elections: contract for BlueCrest on-call support of $41,946.38
Salary Board
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review minutes from the August 3, 2022 meeting and previous board actions.
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve a wide range of service contracts for human services, juvenile probation, and corrections. The agenda includes a legal settlement payment and a change to the public comment time limit for agenda items.
- Payment of $337,500 to the Estate of Charles Joseph Freitag, Sr. to settle litigation
- Contract for $850,000 with Community Commitment, Inc. for juvenile in-home counseling
- Contract increase of $318,340.72 with Aramark Facilities Services, LLC for corrections maintenance
- Reduction of per-person public comment time from 5 minutes to 3 minutes
- Contract for $427,480 with Be Well Transitional Living, LLC to operate Transition House
Retirement Board
The Board will review the July Secretary Report and minutes from the July 20, 2022 meeting. A primary item involves approving a legal engagement for potential litigation regarding Covetrus, Inc. securities.
- Engagement of Kessler, Topaz, Meltzer & Check, LLP for potential Covetrus, Inc. securities class action
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve several agricultural conservation easements and a variety of service contracts for health, human services, and infrastructure. The agenda includes funding for veterans' affairs and the replacement of a bridge in New Britain Township.
- Agricultural conservation easements for the Hunsberger farm ($376,860) and Goldenberg/Burland farm ($51,944.90) in Bedminster Township
- Contract for $268,658.35 for the replacement of Bridge #54 on King Road over Herkaken Creek
- ARPA funding of $200,000 for Bucks County Community College to establish an office for veterans’ affairs and returning adults
- Contract for $1,404,725 with T.E.C., Inc. for residential services for individuals with intellectual disabilities
- ARPA funding of $459,155 for St. Luke's Penn Foundation to support camp programming for children and adolescents
Board of Elections
The Board of Elections will review a change to a Springfield Township polling location and discuss security or staffing for drop boxes. The meeting includes a proposed relocation from Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church to the Passer Community Center.
- Polling place change: Springfield Twp, from Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church to Passer Community Center
- Discussion regarding Drop Box security and staffing
General
The Salary Board is meeting to approve minutes from the July 6, 2022 meeting and review Salary Board actions. The agenda consists of procedural items.
- Approval of July 6, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approval of Salary Board actions
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will review various contracts for senior services, child welfare, and infrastructure. Key actions include accepting American Rescue Plan Act funds and considering an ordinance for community college capital project financing.
- Acceptance of $61,017,041 from the US Department of the Treasury
- Ordinance #169 regarding $15,000,000 in bonds for Bucks County Community College
- $1,524,000 contract for Bridge #183 on Farm School Road in Bedminster Township
- Multiple senior center service contracts ranging from $21,102 to $184,015
- $430,000 contract for community residential services for dependent children
Retirement Board
The Retirement Board will meet to consider requests to purchase part-time service for two individuals. The board will also review the allocation to Ben Franklin Technology Partners.
- Request to purchase part-time service for Diane C. Dimidio
- Request to purchase part-time service for James Gilmour
- Review of allocation to Ben Franklin Technology Partners
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider a wide range of consent and regular agenda items, including agricultural land preservation and ARPA-funded health and human services. The meeting includes approvals for IT infrastructure upgrades and community development grants.
- Agricultural conservation easement for the Heacock farm on Sweetbriar Road for $181,740
- ARPA funding for sign-on and retention bonuses for Lenape Valley Foundation ($1,983,496) and Family Service Association of Bucks County ($181,800)
- Justice Center network refresh equipment from CoreBTS Inc. for $674,034.95
- CDBG funding for ADA curb ramps in Middletown Township ($150,000) and ADA bleachers in Penndel Memorial Park ($117,000)
- Contract increase for CivicPlus to add an e-payment portal to the county website for $100,892.13
Salary Board
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review minutes from the June 1, 2022 meeting and approve Salary Board actions.
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners will consider a wide range of contract amendments and new agreements for human services, public safety, and infrastructure. The meeting includes budget adjustments for COVID-19 stimulus and capital funds, as well as two board appointments.
- ARPA funding of $391,730 for a Workforce on Wheels (WOW) vehicle from Farber Specialty Vehicles, Inc.
- CDBG funding of $213,142 for a street medicine program via Family Service Association of Bucks County
- Contract for $47,096 for sampling and reporting at the Hidden Valley Landfill with INTEX Environmental Group, Inc.
- Contract for $34,966.80 to connect two 911 centers with Comcast Cable Communications Management LLC
- Appointments of Jay Deppeler to Juvenile Detention Center Board of Managers and James Prokopiak to Bucks County Redevelopment Authority
Retirement Board
The Bucks County Retirement Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and a secretary report. The board will consider requests to purchase service credits for two individuals.
- Request to purchase non-intervening military service for David F. Coyne
- Request to purchase part-time service for Marie J. Jefferson
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners is reviewing a series of contracts and resolutions, including significant ARPA-funded hiring bonuses for human services. The meeting includes a vote on a used car lemon law ordinance and several legal settlements.
- Contract with PrimeCare Medical, Inc. for $46,047,152.69 to provide health services at correctional and youth detention facilities
- Ordinance #168 concerning the sale and warranty of used motor vehicles (Used Car Lemon Law)
- Settlement payment of $625,000 in the matter of Adami vs the County of Bucks
- Multiple ARPA-funded sign-on and retention bonuses for human services providers, including $1,448,703 for BARC Developmental Services
- Contract with Contract Pharmacy Services, Inc. for $1,299,000 for pharmacy services at Neshaminy Manor
Salary Board
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review minutes from the May 4, 2022 meeting and approve previous Salary Board actions.
County Commissioners
Bucks County Commissioners are meeting to vote on a variety of service contracts, grant acceptances, and personnel actions. The agenda includes several funding approvals for social services, public health, and infrastructure projects.
- Contract with Thomson Reuters – West for $1,325,772 for Law Library and Court print materials and subscriptions
- Contract with Riggins, Inc. for $763,999.78 for heating oil, diesel fuel, and gasoline
- Grant agreement of $70,000 from PA Department of Environmental Protection for the Levittown Trail in Falls Township
- Acceptance of $210,621 Emergency Solutions Grant for Rapid Rehousing and Housing Locator activities
- Contract increase of $30,000 for Jones Engineering Associates for the Law Enforcement Virtual Training Facility