Bucks County public meetings in 2024

Retirement Board

The Bucks County Retirement Board will vote on the Actuarially Determined Contribution (ADC) for 2024 and set the interest rate for 2025. It will consider a request to purchase part‑time service for Ketty Etienne Tarte and review a fee proposal from Korn Ferry. The board will also decide whether to retain Kessler Topaz and Cohen Milstein to investigate and litigate potential claims against Enphase Energy and Super Micro Computer, respectively.

• Approval of the County’s Actuarially Determined Contribution (ADC) for 2024
• Approval of the interest rate for 2025
• Request to purchase part‑time service for Ketty Etienne Tarte
• Retention of Kessler Topaz to investigate & litigate potential claims against Enphase Energy
• Retention of Cohen Milstein to investigate & litigate potential claims against Super Micro Computer

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a wide range of resolutions involving social services, public safety, and infrastructure. The meeting includes approvals for behavioral health contracts, election system warranties, and updated collective bargaining agreements for county employees.

• Contract for $732,464.98 with Clear Ballot Group for voting system warranty and licensing
• Contract for $4,000,000 with Magellan Behavioral Health for HealthChoices Behavioral Health Agreement
• Contract for $721,900 with Structured Cable Solutions for fiber optic infrastructure on the Almshouse Campus
• Contract for $445,611.13 with Schindler Elevator Corporation for Justice Center elevator maintenance
• Updated collective bargaining agreements for PSSU Local 668 covering approximately 390 employees

Salary Board

The Bucks County Salary Board will consider several routine actions at its December 4, 2024 meeting. Items include approving the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting, approving board actions, and adopting a cost‑of‑living increase for non‑represented positions effective January 1, 2025. The board will also set the dates for its 2025 meetings and address any other matters brought before it.

• Approve the minutes of the November 7, 2024 meeting
• Approve Salary Board actions
• Approve cost‑of‑living increase for non‑represented positions effective January 1, 2025
• Approve 2025 Salary Board meeting dates
• Consider other matters

County Commissioners

The Bucks County Commissioners will review a wide range of service contracts, including funding for homelessness, youth services, and public safety. The meeting includes a presentation by the 2024 Bucks County Poet Laureate and a vote on various ARPA-funded housing and health initiatives.

• Compensation agreement for Bucks County Tax Collectors totaling $6,415,190
• Bond issuance not to exceed $7,500,000 for Kampus Klothes, LLC
• Contract for $1,504,563 to rehabilitate 13 affordable rental housing properties via Interfaith Housing Development Corporation
• Budgeting software contract with Questica Software Ltd. for $691,031.84
• Contract increase of $425,000 for Aramark Correctional Services food services

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution regarding the salaries of specific elected officials. The session is dedicated to this single administrative action.

• Salary resolution for the Controller
• Salary resolution for the Prothonotary
• Salary resolution for the Recorder of Deeds
• Salary resolution for the Sheriff

General

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a public hearing for the 2025 preliminary budget. The proposed budget includes $498.6 million in expenditures and $498.8 million in revenue. Final budget adoption is scheduled for December 18.

• Proposed expenditures of $498.6 million
• Proposed revenue of $498.8 million
• Proposed spending allocation: 52.6% for Health, Housing & Human Services
• Proposed spending allocation: 26.2% for Public Safety
• Revenue sources include real estate taxes (32.1%), state (44.6%), federal (9.0%), and departmental (14.3%)

Retirement Board

The Bucks County Retirement Board will consider several personnel purchases, including part‑time service and leave‑of‑absence time for specific staff members. One request seeks an exemption from the standard leave‑of‑absence policy for Crystal L. Carey. The board will also review the investment allocation to Birch Run and other fixed‑income adjustments.

• Purchase part‑time service for Carrie A. Britland
• Purchase leave of absence time for Chi Cao
• Purchase leave of absence time for Crystal L. Carey with exemption from policy
• Purchase part‑time service for Joanne I. Luongo
• Review investment allocation to Birch Run and other fixed income changes

County Commissioners

The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a $15,367,157 intergovernmental transfer agreement to fund medical assistance payments for Neshaminy Manor. They will also adopt a $1,844,000 budget adjustment for juvenile placement and approve numerous contracts for services ranging from child shelter programs to forensic lab operations. Additional items include a $6,091,000 contract for a heat‑pump replacement at Neshaminy Manor and a $1,450,000 contract for Christ’s Home for Children group home services. The meeting also covers routine agenda items such as personnel actions, board appointments, and other budget adjustments.

• $15,367,157 transfer to provide the non‑federal share of medical assistance payments to Neshaminy Manor
• $6,091,000 contract for the mechanical portion of water source heat pump replacement at Neshaminy Manor
• $1,844,000 budget adjustment for Juvenile Placement (revenue and transfers)
• $1,450,000 contract for Christ’s Home for Children group home, transitional living, and mother/baby program
• $939,639.96 contract increase and extension for the Bucks County Forensic Crime Lab

Board of Elections

The Bucks County Board of Elections will hold a continuation meeting on November 14, 2024. The agenda includes comments from the Director and Solicitor, a hearing on provisional ballot challenges, and adjournment. No decisions or contracts are listed.

• Director/Solicitor Comments
• Hearing regarding Provisional Challenges
• Adjournment

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to consider the status of ballots segregated and provisional ballots cast during the November 5, 2024, General Election. The meeting also includes a public comment period and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Status of ballots segregated during the November 5, 2024 General Election
• Status of provisional ballots cast during the November 5, 2024 General Election
• Approval of October 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Salary Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review minutes from the October 2, 2024 meeting and approve previous Salary Board actions.

County Commissioners

The Bucks County Commissioners will consider approving contracts for senior nutrition services, mental health support, and affordable housing repairs. The meeting also includes budget adjustments and personnel actions.

• Approve $7.6M contract for mental health services with Lenape Valley Foundation
• Approve $455K contract to repair property at 81 Crab Tree Drive in Levittown
• Approve $1.2M contract for opioid settlement funding for Medication Assisted Treatment
• Approve $727K grant for Bureau of Justice Assistance
• Approve $1.2M budget adjustment to Consumer Protection

Retirement Board

The Bucks County Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from September, receive a secretary's report, and consider requests to purchase leave of absence time for Theresa M. Barlow and Robert Leopardi.

• Accept minutes from September 18, 2024 meeting
• Secretary report for September
• Request to purchase leave for Theresa M. Barlow
• Request to purchase leave for Robert Leopardi

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a series of service contracts for mental health and intellectual disability support. The meeting includes budget adjustments for the Sheriff and Register of Wills, as well as approvals for infrastructure and land preservation projects.

• Contract for Rehabilitation of Bridge #365 Beaver Run Road over Beaver Creek in Tinicum Township for $884,494.10
• Agricultural conservation easement for 90.21 acres on the Weikel Farm in Hilltown Township for $135,315
• Mental health and intellectual disability service contracts, including $2,518,977 for BARC Developmental Services, Inc.
• Acceptance of a $1,000,000 grant for the construction of Bright Path Center for mental health crisis services
• Budget adjustments including $560,000 for the Sheriff and $23,500 for the Register of Wills

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to discuss updates for the 2024 General Election. Key items include a proposed polling location change and revisions to video retention policies.

• Proposed polling place change for Bristol Township 1–3 from 815 Patterson Avenue to 911 State Street
• Proposed revisions to Policy Regarding Retention of Election Related Video
• Discussion on extended on-demand voting hours at County Buildings
• Director updates on 2024 General Election

Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider public comment, approve the minutes from its August 7, 2024 meeting, and approve pending salary board actions. It will also address any other matters brought before the board before adjourning.

• Approval of the Minutes of the August 7, 2024 meeting
• Approval of Salary Board Actions
• Other matters to come before the Board

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a variety of service contracts, grants, and land preservation easements. The meeting includes presentations on juvenile justice, protection from abuse, and fall tourism.

• Contract for Infor CloudSuite enterprise resource planning (ERP) System for $2,725,000
• Agricultural conservation easements for Thomas farms in Bedminster Township for $408,496
• Grant for expansion of Bucks County Drug Treatment Court for $1,998,920 (Revenue)
• Contract for Pediatric Therapeutics, Inc. early intervention services for $950,948
• Right-of-way acquisition for Bridge #54 on King Rd over Herkaken Creek for $4,952.50

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to review administrative reports and minutes. The board is scheduled to consider a request to purchase leave of absent time for Kelly L. Reilly.

• Request to purchase leave of absent time for Kelly L. Reilly

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a wide range of contract approvals and amendments for behavioral health, children's services, and public safety. The meeting includes decisions on infrastructure maintenance and the approval of updated health department regulations for retail food facilities.

• Contract with Access Services, Inc. for $4,319,758.76 to provide master leasing and supports services
• Contract with T.E.C., Inc. for $2,324,207 to provide residential services for individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Approval of updated Department of Health Rules and Regulations for Conducting and Operating Retail Food Facilities
• Contract increase of $58,190 for engineering services to replace Bridge #87 on Clay Ridge Road
• Lease agreement for county property at 404A Holland Road in Southampton for $174,104.88 in revenue

Board of Elections

The Bucks County Board of Elections will approve minutes from the April 30 meeting and receive notice of two referendum questions under the Local Government Unit Debt Act. It will discuss relocating polling places in Bristol, Northampton, Warminster, and Warrington townships, and review extended ballot‑box hours at county buildings. The director will also comment on the upcoming 2024 General Election.

• Notice of referendum questions: Lower Makefield Township Open Space and West Rockhill Township Holiday House Pool (Local Government Unit Debt Act)
• Polling place change: Bristol Township 4 moving from Old Croydon Fire House, 815 Patterson Avenue, to Croydon Fire Company, 911 State Street
• Polling place change: Northampton Township 12 returning to Ohev Shalom of Bucks County, 944 Second Street Pike, after temporary Passover location
• Polling place change: Warminster 14 moving within Ann’s Choice Senior Living Community from 3000 Ann’s Choice Way to 2000 Ann’s Choice Way
• Polling place change: Warrington 8 moving from Warrington Fire Company, 2310 Freedoms Way, to Titus Elementary School, 2333 Lower Barness Road

Retirement Board

The Bucks County Retirement Board will consider several personnel and administrative items, including approving minutes from the July 24 meeting and a secretary report. The board will vote on requests to purchase leave of absence time for four employees. It will also consider a Qualified Domestic Relations Order for a court case and approve engagement of a law firm to represent the retirement system in a potential AT&T securities class action.

• Accept minutes of the July 24, 2024 Retirement Board meeting
• Approve purchase of leave of absence time for Edward M. Creamer, Colleen Dudek (part‑time service), Sarah M. Foley, and Darlene E. Hipwell (worker’s comp)
• Approve Qualified Domestic Relations Order for Bucks County Court of Common Pleas case #2022-60782-53
• Approve Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP engagement to represent the Retirement System in a potential AT&T securities class action on a contingent basis

County Commissioners

The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes dozens of contracts and grant approvals. The most significant item is a $3,838,820 contract with RPI Consultants to provide Infor Enterprise Resource Planning software. Other items include ARPA funding for Habitat for Humanity to acquire two blighted properties, a $14,935 software contract for the HIV/STD clinic, and a $8,936.12 contract to repair eight radio tower sites.

• Approve $3,838,820 contract with RPI Consultants (Baltimore, MD) for Infor ERP software (28‑month term).
• Approve $180,000 ARPA funding to Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County for acquisition of 823 Main Ave, Bristol Township for affordable housing.
• Approve $180,000 ARPA funding to Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County for acquisition of 1109 Pennsylvania Ave, Bristol Township for affordable housing.
• Approve $14,935 contract with Vericord, LLC dba Aveva (Dunn Loring, VA) to extend software for the HIV/STD clinic.
• Approve $8,936.12 contract with ProComm Systems, Inc. (Phillipsburg, NJ) to inspect and repair eight radio tower sites.

Salary Board

The Salary Board will open with a call to order and allow public comment. It will consider approval of the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes and approval of Salary Board actions. The board may also address any other matters before adjourning.

County Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda containing numerous contract approvals, resolutions, and funding actions. Items include a $72,264 agricultural easement on the Sarah Steel Farm, multiple senior‑services contracts totaling over $300,000, a $500,000 Notice of Federal Interest for the DART Center, and a $140,632 contract for cameras in the corrections system. The agenda also contains a $1,000,000 loan agreement for a 51‑unit affordable senior housing project in Bristol Township and a $33,446,994 Human Services Block Grant plan submission. The regular agenda includes personnel appointments and community grant allocations.

• Approve $72,264 county portion of a 30.11‑acre agricultural easement on Sarah Steel Farm, Birch Lane, Bedminster Twp.
• Approve senior‑services contracts: $21,900 and $159,900 for Benjamin H. Wilson Senior Center and $135,000 for Legal Aid of SE Pennsylvania.
• Approve $500,000 Notice of Federal Interest for Federal Congressional Directives funding for the DART Center project.
• Approve $140,632 contract with Honeywell Building Solutions for cameras and network switches to expand the Digital Video Management system.
• Approve $1,000,000 loan agreement for a 51‑unit affordable senior housing project in Bristol Township (The Lighthouse LIHTC, LLC).

Retirement Board

The Bucks County Retirement Board will accept the minutes from its June 18, 2024 meeting and hear a report from the secretary. It will discuss a request to purchase part‑time service for Mary J. Reimold. The agenda also allows for other matters before adjournment.

• Acceptance of minutes from the June 18, 2024 Retirement Board meeting
• Request to purchase part‑time service for Mary J. Reimold

County Commissioners

The Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes numerous contract approvals and appropriations, such as an agricultural easement, election supply boxes, and health grants. They will vote on Ordinance #173, which authorizes up to $17,500,000 in bond financing for Bucks County Community College. The meeting also includes budget adjustments affecting capital and operating funds. Additional items cover personnel actions and board appointments.

• Ordinance #173: authorize up to $17,500,000 in bonds for community college refunding program
• Agricultural Land Preservation easement on Beers Farm – $72,264 county portion
• Board of Elections contract with William Penn Printing Co. – $35,000 for supply boxes
• Health Department grant – $7,571,034.43 for public health preparedness
• Emergency Communications contract with Hewlett Packard Enterprise – $36,504.93 for hardware and software support

Salary Board

The July 10, 2024, meeting of the Bucks County Salary Board consists of routine procedural items. The agenda includes approving minutes from the June 5, 2024, meeting and reviewing previous Salary Board actions.

• Approval of the June 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of Salary Board Actions

County Commissioners

The meeting includes the approval of various contracts for correctional services, infrastructure, and community programs. Items on the agenda range from medication-assisted treatment funding to bridge rehabilitation projects. The commissioners will also hear presentations regarding Parks & Recreation Month and the County Home Repair Program.

• $2,791,300 contract increase for Medication Assisted Treatment services in corrections
• $1,114,840.60 contract for the rehabilitation of Bridge #356 on Erie Road
• $544,000 contract for the rehabilitation of Bridge #334 on Sterner Mill Road
• $320,573.86 contract for Housing Link Helpline services
• $459,000 contract to repair the Silver Lake Nature Center Observation Platform