Bucks County public meetings in 2025

Retirement Board

The Bucks County Retirement Board will vote on the County’s Actuarially Determined Contribution (ADC) for 2025 and set the interest rate for 2026. It will also approve the calendar of board meetings for 2026 and consider two investment matters – a Ben Franklin investment and a Freeport-McMoRan securities litigation. Public comment and routine reports will precede the votes.

• Approval of the County’s Actuarially Determined Contribution (ADC) for 2025
• Approval of the interest rate for 2026
• Approval of meeting dates for 2026
• Consideration of Ben Franklin investment
• Consideration of Freeport-McMoRan securities litigation

County Commissioners

The Board will adopt the 2026 County budget, the proposed tax levy, millage rate, user fee schedules, and the appropriations to county agencies as recommended by the Chief Financial Officer. They will also approve a $12,000 operating budget adjustment for Household Hazardous Waste and a $750,000 revenue adjustment for Neshaminy Manor. A series of contracts and agreements covering land preservation, mental health services, grant acceptance, and public safety equipment will be approved on the consent agenda.

• Increase the maximum easement purchase price for the Agricultural Land Preservation Program to $15,000 per acre
• Approve $1,535,011 contract with Merakey Bucks County for mental health and early intervention services (7/1/25 – 6/30/26)
• Accept $6,110,000 HOME-ARP NCS grant from Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
• Approve $52,178.19 contract with Axon Enterprise for taser purchases for Park Police (2/1/26 – 1/31/31)
• Adopt the 2026 County Budget, Tax Levies, Millage Rate, User Fee Schedules, and Appropriations

General

The Board will hold a public hearing on Dec. 4 to review the 2026 preliminary budget. The budget shows expenditures of $745,663,100 and revenues of $729,246,500, creating a $16,416,600 deficit. Commissioners will consider ways to balance the budget, including using fund balances, cutting costs, or generating new revenue such as a real‑estate tax increase.

• Dec. 4 public hearing on the 2026 preliminary budget
• Projected deficit of $16,416,600 for 2026
• Proposed 2.0 mil increase in real‑estate tax (≈ $64.80 per average household per year)
• Capital improvement projects: Upper Bucks Rail Trail, Neshaminy Greenway Trail, Newtown Rail Trail, Levittown Rail Trail, etc.
• Budget process timeline: requests in August, review in September, meetings in October, release Nov. 26

Salary Board

The Salary Board will vote on approving the minutes from its November 6, 2025 meeting and on its recent actions. It will consider a cost‑of‑living increase for non‑represented positions effective January 1, 2026, along with the associated exception list. The board will also set the dates for its 2026 meetings and address any other matters before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of the November 6, 2025 meeting
• Approve Salary Board actions
• Approve cost‑of‑living increase for non‑represented positions effective Jan 1 2026
• Approve 2026 Salary Board meeting dates
• Other matters to come before the Board

County Commissioners

The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including the approval of a $120,000 agricultural conservation easement, the termination of a home health care contract, and the renewal of contracts for mental health, foster care, and IT services. The meeting also includes the reappointment of members to the Conference & Visitor’s Bureau and Conservation District boards.

• Approve $120,000 agricultural conservation easement on Rosenberger Farm
• Terminate contract for home health services with Transitional Care Solutions
• Approve $7.67M contract for mental health services with Lenape Valley Foundation
• Approve $200,000 increase for foster care services with Haven Adoptions
• Approve $1.98M grant for electric vehicle charging station project

The board approved the minutes from the November 19 meeting and a series of contracts covering health care, mental health services, public‑safety systems, and other county operations. The largest contract approved was a $12,490,932 agreement with Independence Blue Cross for the county prescription plan. Board members also reappointed officials to the Conference & Visitor’s Bureau and the Conservation District.

• Approved $12,490,932 contract with Independence Blue Cross for county prescription plan (3-0)
• Approved $4,801,524 contract with Independence Blue Cross for county medical and vision plans (3-0)
• Approved $7,670,261 contract with Lenape Valley Foundation for mental health, intellectual disability, and early intervention services (3-0)
• Approved $8,288.80 contract increase with Bucks County Opportunity Council for rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention services (3-0)
• Approved $353,158 contract with Interaction Insight Corporation for public‑safety‑grade logging system (3-0)
• Approved $25,214 contract with J.P. Pest Services for pest control at county locations (3-0)
• Approved reappointments to the Bucks County Conference & Visitor’s Bureau (Robert McGowan, Douglas Andrew Miller, Jonathan Snipes) (3-0)
• Approved reappointments to the Bucks County Conservation District (John Frederick, Robert J. Harvie, Jr., Kellie McGowan) (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Bucks County Planning Commission will meet to conduct Act 247 reviews and handle administrative business. The Chairperson is scheduled to appoint the Nominating Committee for the 2026 Officers.

• Act 247 reviews for December 3, 2025
• Appointment of the Nominating Committee for 2026 Officers

Retirement Board

The Bucks County Retirement Board will meet to approve the purchase of part-time services for two employees and consider securities litigation involving Baxter International, Inc. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as accepting minutes and reports.

• Acceptance of October 15, 2025 minutes
• Secretary report for October
• Request to purchase part-time service for Heather E. Hoensch
• Request to purchase part-time service for Denise Luppino
• Consideration of Baxter International, Inc. securities litigation

County Commissioners

The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes numerous service contracts and budget adjustments. Key decisions involve approving contracts for public safety communications, health services, and youth programs, as well as adjusting the operating and capital budgets. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comments and personnel actions.

• Approve $1,375,413 contract with Motorola Solutions for first phase of public safety radio system upgrade
• Approve $381,000 increase to Sysco contract for food products for the Corrections department
• Approve $75,000 budget adjustment reducing Emergency Health revenue
• Approve $10,000,000 transfer of ARPA funds to the Miscellaneous Capital Projects Fund
• Approve $188,593.09 endowment acceptance from the Estate of Lulu M. Bisson for Emergency Health Services

The commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included numerous service contracts ranging from senior nutrition to juvenile probation. They adopted budget adjustments that transferred $10 million of ARPA funds to the Miscellaneous Capital Projects Fund and made several operating‑budget changes. Personnel actions and a $2,000 contribution to a wildlife rehabilitation center were also approved.

• Approved consent agenda items, including service contracts such as senior nutrition ($1,600) and NAMI ($356,000) – vote 3‑0
• Approved $10,000,000 transfer of ARPA funds to Miscellaneous Capital Projects Fund – vote 3‑0
• Approved operating budget adjustments: add $75,000 to Emergency Health, $82,000 to Household Hazardous Waste, $125,000 to Law Department, $750,000 to Neshaminy Manor – vote 3‑0
• Approved personnel actions on Commissioners’ List – vote 3‑0
• Approved $2,000 contribution to Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation & Education Center – vote 3‑0

Board of Elections

The Bucks County Board of Elections will review a petition requesting a recount of the November 4, 2025 municipal election. The meeting will also approve minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting and authorize signing of the election returns. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, with a total of 30 minutes unless extended.

• Consideration of recount petition filed on November 14, 2025
• Authorization of signing returns for the November 4, 2025 municipal election
• Approval of minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting

Board of Elections

The Bucks County Board of Elections will review a petition requesting a recount of the November 4, 2025 municipal election. It will also approve minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting and authorize signing of the election returns. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total.

• Consideration of recount petition filed on November 14, 2025
• Authorization of signing returns for the November 4, 2025 municipal election
• Approval of minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting

Prison Oversight Board

The Bucks County Prison Oversight Board will vote to accept the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting and the Controller's October 2025 report. The board will hear the Director of Corrections' report and updates from its sub‑committees. After public comment, the board will enter an executive session before adjourning.

• Accept minutes of the October 8, 2025 meeting
• Accept the Controller's Report for October 2025
• Director of Corrections’ Report
• Reports from sub‑committees
• Executive session

Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider approving the minutes from its October 1, 2025 meeting. It will also vote on routine Salary Board actions. Additional matters may be discussed before adjournment.

• Approval of the Minutes of the October 1, 2025 meeting
• Approval of Salary Board Actions

County Commissioners

The board will consider a Certificate of Approval for issuing bonds not to exceed $9,000,000 for 8 Headley Place LLC in Falls Township. It will also vote on numerous contract approvals and extensions covering services such as drug screenings, mental‑health support, early‑intervention programs, and infrastructure. Budget adjustments adding $210,000 to the operating budget and reallocating $210,000 in Human Services will be reviewed. Additional items include grant acceptances for community policing and a contract to purchase auto supplies for the county fleet.

• Bond issuance up to $9,000,000 for 8 Headley Place LLC (Falls Township)
• Contract increase $100,000 with Redwood Toxicology for adult probation drug screenings
• Multiple contracts for mental‑health and early‑intervention services totaling over $2 million
• Budget adjustments: $60,000 mailroom, $150,000 Human Services, $50,000 Human Services revenue, net $160,000
• Grant acceptance $250,000 from DOJ COPS Office for Community Oriented Policing Services

Planning Commission

The Bucks County Planning Commission will approve minutes from the October meeting, review a housing dashboard, and schedule future board meeting dates. The agenda also includes Act 247 reviews.

• Approval of October 8, 2025, minutes
• Review of Bucks County Housing Dashboard
• Approval of 2025 BCPC Board Meeting Dates
• Act 247 Reviews for November 5, 2025
• Public Comment period

Retirement Board

The Bucks County Retirement Board will consider a request to purchase leave‑of‑absence time for Colleen Dudek. It will discuss a three‑year extension of the fund term for iNetworks Opportunity Fund, LP, and a rebalancing of pension assets as recommended by PFM. The meeting also includes routine items such as accepting prior minutes and public comment.

• Request to purchase leave‑of‑absence time for Colleen Dudek
• Discussion of a 3‑year extension of the fund term for iNetworks Opportunity Fund, LP
• Discussion of rebalancing pension assets as recommended by PFM
• Acceptance of minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a wide range of contract approvals and amendments, primarily focused on behavioral health, intellectual disability services, and youth housing. The meeting also includes requests for state grant applications for emergency equipment and facility renovations.

• Contract with BARC Developmental Services, Inc. for $2,283,217 for intellectual disability and early intervention services
• Contract increase with Bucks County Housing Group, Inc. for $1,478,000 for supportive housing services
• Contract with George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania for $1,025,000 for long-term residential care
• Contract with Karpel Computer Systems, Inc. for $496,399 for a prosecutor criminal case management system
• Contract with Bi-State Construction Company, Inc. for $88,486 for repairs to Bridge #223 on Old Easton Road

The board voted 3‑0 to adopt the consent agenda, which included approving the minutes from the October 1 meeting and a series of contracts. Among the approvals was a $2,283,217 contract with BARC Developmental Services to provide intellectual disability and early‑intervention services. Additional contracts covered job coaching, emergency communications, bridge repairs, and a website services agreement.

• Approved October 1 meeting minutes (vote 3‑0)
• Approved decrease of term on Area Agency on Aging drug‑take‑back contract
• Approved $60,000 contract with Bake Ability for job coaching
• Approved $2,283,217 contract with BARC Developmental Services for intellectual disability services
• Approved $500,000 PHARE grant contract with Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
• Approved $323,576 interconnectivity grant with Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
• Approved $88,486 contract with Bi‑State Construction for Bridge #223 repairs
• Approved $131,072.94 contract with CivicPlus for website and citizen transaction services

Prison Oversight Board

The Bucks County Prison Oversight Board will meet to accept minutes from September 2025 and the Controller's report, receive a Director of Corrections' report, and hear public comment. The meeting will also include reports from sub-committees and an executive session.

• Acceptance of September 2025 Prison Oversight Board minutes
• Acceptance of September 2025 Controller's Report
• Director of Corrections' Report
• Reports from Sub-Committees
• Public Comment period (up to 30 minutes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a project at 4600 Street Road in Bensalem Township and receive an annual summary of the Agricultural Land Preservation Program. The body will also conduct Act 247 reviews.

• Presentation on BCPC #13129 – Bensalem Township – 4600 Street Road
• Agricultural Land Preservation Program Annual Summary 2024, 2025
• Act 247 Reviews for October 8, 2025

Salary Board

The Bucks County Salary Board will hold a regular meeting on October 1, 2025. It will consider public comment, approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting, and approve pending Salary Board actions. The agenda also allows for any other matters the board wishes to address before adjourning.

• Public comment
• Approval of the minutes of the September 3, 2025 meeting
• Approval of Salary Board actions
• Other matters to come before the Board

County Commissioners

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners will consider approving multiple contracts for services including older adult care, mental health support, and workforce development. The meeting also includes presentations for Fire Prevention Week and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Approve $3.9M grant for Older Adult Services
• Approve $2.2M in mental health and disability services contracts
• Approve $1.3M in forensic crime lab contract
• Approve $1.3M in WIOA workforce grants
• Approve $1.2M in emergency shelter services

The board approved the September 17, 2025 meeting minutes and a large consent‑agenda package of contracts and grants. The most significant approval was a $3,866,842 grant to the Area Agency on Aging for older adult services. Additional approvals covered health, youth, housing, and public‑safety contracts. All items were approved by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved $3,866,842 Older Adult Services Grant to Area Agency on Aging (2-0)
• Approved $91,733 BH/DP vocational rehabilitation contract (2-0)
• Approved $596,480 Transition House contract (2-0)
• Approved $1,188,834 residential mental‑health program contract (2-0)
• Approved $107,781 lease for Domestic Relations Bristol office (2-0)
• Approved $30,000 grant for Hal H. Clark Park improvement (2-0)
• Approved $25,245.43 ammunition purchase for Sheriff and Park Rangers (2-0)

Board of Elections

The Bucks County Board of Elections will approve the minutes from its June 2, 2025 meeting and hear public comments. It will consider proposed polling place changes for Northampton Township districts 6 and 12 and for Solebury Township lower districts 1 and 2, moving voters to alternate schools due to closures or renovations. The agenda also includes solicitor and director comments before adjournment.

• Approve minutes from the June 2, 2025 Board of Elections meeting
• Move Northampton Township District 6 from Richboro Middle School to Holland Elementary School (school no longer in use)
• Move Northampton Township District 12 from Ohev Shalom of Bucks County to Churchville Elementary School (church no longer desires polling location)
• Temporarily move Solebury Township Lower 1 from Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church to New Hope Solebury Lower Elementary School during renovation
• Temporarily move Solebury Township Lower 2 from Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church to New Hope Solebury Lower Elementary School during renovation

Retirement Board

The Bucks County Employees' Retirement Board will hold public comment, accept the minutes from its August 20, 2025 meeting, and review August financial activity, including $2,284,817 in contributions and $5,101,823 in pension benefits. It will also consider a request to purchase part‑time service for David Walsh. Additional items include reports on refunds, retirements and death benefits for August 2025.

• Accept minutes of the August 20, 2025 Retirement Board meeting
• Public comment period
• Request to purchase part‑time service for David Walsh
• Review of August contributions totaling $2,284,817
• Review of August pension benefits totaling $5,101,823

County Commissioners

The Commissioners will vote on a series of contracts covering mental health, public safety, infrastructure, and child services. A major item is the approval of $3,166,900 in opioid settlement funding for sub‑grantee awards. Additional decisions include contracts for the Board of Elections, emergency communications, and the Lower Bucks Government Services Center construction.

• Approve $3,166,900 opioid settlement funding for sub‑grantee awards (Human Services).
• Approve $196,077.68 contract with NetSmart Technologies for myAvatar and MS Dynamics support (BH/DP).
• Approve $2,600 purchase of backup batteries for ballot scanners (Board of Elections).
• Approve $346,125.95 increase to construction contract for Lower Bucks Government Services Center (General Services).
• Approve $64,999 contract with Iron Bow Technologies to implement CommsCoach platform (Emergency Communications).

Prison Oversight Board

The Prison Oversight Board will meet to review administrative reports and minutes. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from the Director of Corrections and sub-committees.

• Acceptance of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of August 2025 Controller's Report
• Director of Corrections’ Report
• Reports from the Sub-Committees

Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider public comment, approve the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting, and vote on the pending Salary Board actions. Any other matters may be addressed before adjournment.

• Approval of the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of Salary Board actions
• Public comment period

County Commissioners

The board will vote on a $30,000,000 Title IV‑D Cooperative Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for child support reimbursement and incentives. They will also adopt a consent agenda that includes numerous contract approvals and a land‑preservation easement, as well as a regular agenda ordinance amendment to park system rules and a $231,700 budget transfer. All items are presented for approval at the September 3, 2025 meeting.

• Approve $30,000,000 Title IV‑D Cooperative Agreement with PA Dept. of Human Services (Domestic Relations)
• Approve $33,552 county portion of a 27.96‑acre agricultural conservation easement on the Wisler Farm in Bedminster Township
• Approve $50,000 contract increase with Medscope America for personal emergency response and medication services (Area Agency on Aging)
• Adopt Ordinance #174 amending Bucks County Park System Rules and Regulations
• Adjust capital budget with a $231,700 transfer from the 2015 loan

The Board approved Ordinance #174, amending the Bucks County Park System Rules, with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. They adopted a $231,700 capital budget adjustment, also by 3‑0. The consent agenda was approved, covering numerous contracts and grants, and other routine items were ratified unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance #174 amending Park System Rules (3-0)
• Adopted $231,700 capital budget adjustment (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda items, including $33,552 agricultural land preservation easement (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 contract increase for Area Agency on Aging emergency response services (3-0)
• Approved $309,312 contract for Mom’s Meals home‑bound meals (3-0)
• Approved $40,000 contract for Milliman actuarial services for HealthChoices BH program (3-0)
• Approved $48,060.83 Board of Elections on‑call support contract (100% county share) (3-0)
• Approved $4,000 grant to Parks & Recreation Forest Health Planting Initiative (revenue) (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Bucks County Planning Commission will receive a presentation on the Doylestown Borough Comprehensive Plan- DB 2035. The body will also conduct Act 247 reviews for several municipal proposals.

• Presentation: Doylestown Borough Comprehensive Plan- DB 2035
• Lower Makefield Township: SALDO Amendment for Stormwater Management
• Middletown Township: Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Temporary Sign Regulations
• Richland Township: Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Undefined Uses and Arterial Overlay District Requirements
• Warrington Township: Central Bucks School District institutional land development (39,033 square feet)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will review requests for employees to purchase part-time and leave of absence service. The board is also scheduled to consider the assignment of an actuarial contract and Super Micro litigation.

• Consideration of assignment of actuarial contract
• Consideration of Super Micro litigation
• Service purchase requests for Mitchell E. Epps, Theresa Feeley, Darlene E. Hipwell, Yuyang Li, and Grace E. Mulholland

County Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals for contracts and grants covering senior services, intellectual disability residential care, information technology, and infrastructure projects. Regular agenda items include a consumer protection contract for EV charging station testing equipment and reappointments to several county boards. No policy changes are proposed beyond the listed contract amendments and extensions.

• Approve $2,441,792 contract with T.E.C., Inc. (d/b/a Family and Friends) for residential services for individuals with intellectual disabilities (7/1/25 – 6/30/26).
• Approve $523,637 contract with Info-Matrix Corporation for Automated Children and Youth System Database IT services (7/1/25 – 6/30/26).
• Approve $237,600 contract with RPI Consultants, LLC for Infor ERP software implementation (County 100%).
• Approve $59,235 contract with Structured Cable Solutions Inc. for fiber optic communications infrastructure on the Almshouse Campus (change order #3).
• Approve $67,193 contract with TESCO for testing equipment for EV charging stations (County 100%).

The board approved the consent agenda items, which covered numerous service contracts and grant agreements, with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. A separate resolution authorized a $67,193 contract to purchase testing equipment for electric‑vehicle charging stations, also approved 3‑0. Reappointments to the Drug & Alcohol Commission, Parks & Recreation Board, and Southeast Transportation Authority were confirmed, and other civics contributions were accepted.

• Approved consent agenda items (including many service contracts and grants) (3‑0)
• Approved $67,193 contract with TESCO for EV charging station testing equipment (3‑0)
• Approved minutes from the August 6, 2025 regular meeting (3‑0)
• Approved personnel actions on the Commissioners’ list (3‑0)
• Approved reappointment of Gary Tosti to the Drug & Alcohol Commission (3‑0)
• Approved reappointments of Thomas Marino and Kristin Winters to the Parks & Recreation Board (3‑0)
• Approved reappointment of John Cordisco to the Southeast Transportation Authority (3‑0)
• Approved $1,200 Lenape Valley contribution (3‑0)

Prison Oversight Board

The Bucks County Prison Oversight Board will accept the July 9 minutes and the July controller's report. It will hear a report from the Director of Corrections and updates from its sub‑committees. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session.

• Acceptance of July 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of July 2025 Controller's Report
• Director of Corrections’ Report
• Reports from sub‑committees
• Executive session

Salary Board

The Salary Board will hear public comments, approve the minutes from its July 2, 2025 meeting, and consider any salary board actions. It may also address other matters before adjourning.

• Approval of the minutes of the July 2, 2025 meeting
• Approval of Salary Board actions
• Public comment period
• Other matters to come before the Board

County Commissioners

The Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple contract increases and extensions for health, human services, and infrastructure, totaling several million dollars. They will also consider resolutions for a $5 M Bright Path Center construction contract and several board appointments and reappointments. The regular agenda contains a few personnel actions and civic donations but no major policy debates.

• Approve $1,533,177.70 contract with PrimeCare Medical, Inc. for Medication Assisted Treatment services (8/1/25‑7/31/26)
• Approve $266,344 Medicaid Services grant extension with Pennsylvania Dept. of Human Services (7/1/23‑9/30/25)
• Approve $205,000 contract with Delta Family Services for foster care and independent living services (7/1/24‑6/30/25)
• Approve $45,000 housing counseling contract with Bucks County Housing Group (7/1/25‑6/30/26)
• Approve $5,000,000 contract with Lenape Valley Foundation for Bright Path Center construction (6/1/25‑12/31/26)

The board approved the consent agenda items, including numerous service contracts and resolutions, with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. A $5,000,000 contract with the Lenape Valley Foundation was approved to fund construction of the Bright Path Center, also by a 3‑0 vote. Personnel actions and several board appointments were likewise approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting (consent agenda, 3‑0)
• Approved $1,533,177.70 contract with PrimeCare Medical for Medication Assisted Treatment program (consent agenda, 3‑0)
• Approved $5,000,000 contract with Lenape Valley Foundation for Bright Path Center construction (Resolution 18, 3‑0)
• Approved personnel actions on the Commissioners’ List (3‑0)
• Approved appointment of Nelson E. Whitney to the Bucks County Drug & Alcohol Commission (3‑0)
• Approved reappointments of Joyce A. Hadley, Mary Jane Leonard, Vitaliy Velenchuk and new appointment of Scott McCleskey to the Human Relations Council (3‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct Act 247 reviews of municipal proposals and approve the minutes from the July 2, 2025, meeting. The session includes reports from the Executive Director and opportunities for public comment.

• Act 247 reviews for August 6, 2025
• Review of Bridgeton Township Zoning Ordinance (BCPC 3-25-1R)

Retirement Board

The Bucks County Retirement Board will meet to discuss entering into an agreement for a financial advisor. The board will also review a Qualified Domestic Relations Order and June 2025 transaction reports.

• Consideration of an agreement for a financial advisor
• Approval request for Qualified Domestic Relations Order Case# 9962100-Q-24
• June 2025 contributions totaling $1,513,384
• June 2025 monthly pension benefits of $5,008,406 for 2,003 retirees
• June 2025 member contribution refunds of $50,647 for 5 former employees

County Commissioners

The Bucks County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes numerous service contracts and grant approvals. A key item is the $530,879 contract with the Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority to fund a fraud prevention and prosecution grant. Other items cover senior services, rental assistance, security equipment, and insurance for county projects. Routine personnel actions and board reappointments will also be considered.

• Approve $530,879 contract with The Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Prevention Authority for a fraud prevention and prosecution grant (District Attorney).
• Approve $137,500 contract with National Medical Services, Inc. (NMS Labs) for toxicology services (Coroner).
• Approve $59,400 HUD grant to provide rental assistance (BH/DP).
• Approve $69,146.24 contract with Honeywell International, Inc. to purchase security equipment for the Data Center Relocation project (General Services).
• Approve $41,636 Builders Risk insurance policy for construction of the Lower Bucks Government Services Center (Finance).

The board approved the consent agenda items, including multiple contracts and grants, with a unanimous 3‑0 vote on each. Personnel actions and three board reappointments were also approved unanimously. The meeting concluded with the next public session scheduled for August 6, 2025.

• Approved $5,000 contract with Area Agency on Aging for Senior Connect Program (3‑0)
• Approved $59,400 HUD grant for rental assistance (3‑0)
• Approved $137,500 contract with National Medical Services for toxicology services (3‑0)
• Approved $41,636 Builders Risk insurance for Lower Bucks Government Services Center (3‑0)
• Approved $69,146.24 security equipment contract for Data Center Relocation (3‑0)
• Approved $30,000 mobile ultrasound services contract for Neshaminy Manor residents (3‑0)
• Approved $14,715 cost‑sharing agreement for park improvements in Bristol Township (3‑0)
• Reappointed Gail Humphrey to the Bucks County Housing Authority for a 5‑year term (3‑0)

Prison Oversight Board

The Prison Oversight Board will meet to review the June 2025 Controller's Report and the Director of Corrections' report. The meeting includes reports from sub-committees and a period for public comment.

• Acceptance of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of June 2025 Controller's Report
• Director of Corrections' Report
• Sub-committee reports

Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider approval of the minutes from its June 4, 2025 meeting. It will also vote on any pending Salary Board actions. Public comment and other matters may be addressed.

• Approval of June 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of Salary Board actions

County Commissioners

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts for probation services, housing assistance, and emergency services, along with a grant application for shelter assistance. The meeting includes a public comment period and the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approve $500,000 contract increase for foster care services
• Approve $325,668 grant application for housing shelter assistance
• Approve $101,000 contract for wilderness program for youthful offenders
• Approve $79,200 contract for physician services for regional EMS
• Approve $500,000 contract increase for rental assistance

The Board approved the June 18 meeting minutes and a consent agenda that included dozens of contracts and grants, such as a $101,000 wilderness program for youthful offenders, a $760,021 grant to the Auto Theft Prevention Authority, and a $325,668 state grant for housing and emergency shelter assistance. Personnel actions and several community‑service contributions were also approved. All consent‑agenda items passed by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting (2‑0)
• Approved $101,000 Adult Probation wilderness program contract (2‑0)
• Approved $760,021 grant award for auto theft investigations (2‑0)
• Approved $325,668 Pennsylvania DCED ESG housing and shelter grant (2‑0)
• Approved $24,059 air‑handling unit repair contract at the Justice Center (2‑0)
• Approved $3,368.76 portable toilet contract for the parks system (2‑0)
• Approved personnel actions on the Commissioners’ List (2‑0)
• Approved community‑service contributions totaling $10,100 (2‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct Act 247 reviews of municipal proposals and land development applications. The body will also review and approve the minutes from the June 4, 2025, meeting.

• Bensalem Township: Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding Mobile Food Vendors
• Bridgeton Township: Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding Accessory Short-Term Rental Use
• Morrisville Borough: Municipal Land Development of 10,500 square feet
• Newtown Area Joint Zoning Council: Zoning Ordinance Amendment
• Review of Act 247 municipal proposals

Retirement Board

The Bucks County Retirement Board will meet to approve the purchase of part-time service for two employees and review financial reports from May 2025.

• Vote to approve part-time service for Sudaba I. Akbarova
• Vote to approve part-time service for Robert A. Pospiech
• Review May 2025 financial transactions
• Review May 2025 pension benefits ($4,978,756)
• Review May 2025 retiree list

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several budget adjustments for 2024 and 2025 operating and capital funds. The meeting includes votes on numerous contract increases and extensions for human services, public safety, and facility maintenance. The board will also review board appointments and civic grants.

• Acceptance of $3,402,464.16 in HUD grant awards for CDBG, HOME, and ESG
• $900,000 contract increase for Bright Path Center construction costs
• $221,249 contract for chiller maintenance at the Justice Center and Administration Building
• Contracts to rehabilitate single-family homes at 634 and 636 Race Street in Bristol
• Appointment of Michael Prasto to the Bucks County Board of Health

The board approved the consent agenda, which included dozens of contract amendments and extensions for services ranging from senior care to emergency communications. They adopted multiple 2024 and 2025 budget adjustments to reallocate funds across departments. Personnel actions and several board appointments were also approved.

• Approved consent agenda contracts and amendments (vote 3-0)
• Adopted 2024 budget adjustments to the General Fund (vote 3-0)
• Adopted 2025 operating budget adjustments (vote 3-0)
• Adopted 2025 capital budget adjustments per 2024 ACFR (vote 3-0)
• Approved personnel actions on the Commissioners’ List (vote 3-0)
• Approved appointment of Michael Prasto to Bucks County Board of Health (4‑yr term) (vote 3-0)
• Approved reappointments to Bucks County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (2‑yr terms) (vote 3-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for emergency communications radio system (vote 3-0)

Prison Oversight Board

The Bucks County Prison Oversight Board will accept the May 14 minutes and the May controller's report. It will hear the Director of Corrections’ report and updates from sub‑committees. The board may consider other matters before entering an executive session.

• Acceptance of the Minutes of the May 14, 2025 meeting
• Acceptance of the Controller's Report for May 2025
• Director of Corrections’ Report
• Reports from the Sub‑Committees
• Executive Session

Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider approving the minutes from its May 7, 2025 meeting. It will also vote on approval of Salary Board actions taken since that meeting. Any additional items may be addressed under 'Other matters.' The meeting follows standard procedural agenda items.

• Approval of the Minutes of the May 7, 2025 meeting
• Approval of Salary Board Actions
• Public Comment

County Commissioners

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of contract actions, including terminations of senior care contracts and increases to several service agreements. Key decisions include a $626,625 electrical contract for the Data Center Relocation project and a $510,000 foster care contract increase. Additional approvals cover engineering services, mechanical work, and workers‑comp settlements.

• Approve $626,625 electrical contract with Palman Electric, Inc. for Data Center Relocation
• Approve $354,000 mechanical contract with GEM Mechanical Services, Inc. for Data Center Relocation
• Approve $510,000 (County 10%) contract increase with National Mentor Healthcare LLC for foster care services
• Approve $68,080 engineering contract with Carroll Engineering Corporation for Lower Bucks Government Services Center
• Approve $21,000 settlement with Pearson Koutcher Law for workers compensation claim

The Board approved a series of consent‑agenda contracts, including a $510,000 foster‑care contract, several contracts for the Data Center Relocation project, and an engineering contract for the Lower Bucks Government Services Center. Personnel actions and a $2,000 apprenticeship program were also approved. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved foster‑care contract $510,000 (County 10%) – vote 3‑0
• Approved mechanical contract $354,000 for Data Center Relocation – vote 3‑0
• Approved plumbing contract $69,500 for Data Center Relocation – vote 3‑0
• Approved electrical contract $626,625 for Data Center Relocation – vote 3‑0
• Approved engineering contract $68,080 for Lower Bucks Government Services Center – vote 3‑0
• Approved design contract $275,183 for Upper Bucks Rail Trail Phase II – vote 3‑0
• Approved Personnel Actions list – vote 3‑0
• Approved Peace Valley Holistic Center Apprenticeship Café Program $2,000 – vote 3‑0

Planning Commission

The Bucks County Planning Commission meeting on June 4, 2025 will approve the May 7 minutes, receive the Executive Director’s report, and conduct Act 247 reviews. The commission will then consider municipal review items, including zoning ordinance amendments for Middletown Township, New Britain Township, and Newtown Borough, as well as a zoning map change in Middletown Township. No old or new business beyond these reviews is listed.

• Middletown Township zoning ordinance amendment for AQC District regulations and map change from RA-1 to AQC
• New Britain Township Board of Supervisors omnibus zoning amendments (proposal 25-0133)
• New Britain Township Board of Supervisors SALDO omnibus amendments (proposal 25-0134)
• Newtown Borough zoning ordinance amendment for mobile food vendors (proposal 25-0144)
• Act 247 reviews of 12 subdivision and land development proposals, 2 sketch plans, 6 municipal plans and ordinances

Board of Elections

The Bucks County Board of Elections will meet to consider routine agenda items. They will approve the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting, hear the director's comments on the May 20, 2025 municipal primary, and vote on authorizing the signing of election returns for that primary. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker, with a total cap of 30 minutes unless extended.

• Approval of minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting
• Director comments on the May 20, 2025 municipal primary
• Authorization to sign returns for the May 20, 2025 municipal primary

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will review an engagement letter from Berger Montague to represent the system in a potential Apple Inc. shareholder derivative claim. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comment, acceptance of prior minutes, and a secretary report.

• Consider Berger Montague engagement letter for potential Apple shareholder derivative claim

County Commissioners

The Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that approves multiple contracts and amendments, including a $591,000 roof replacement at the Public Safety Training Facility, a $117,800 emergency chiller replacement for the correction facility, and funding for housing, health, and park projects. They will also consider a resolution on the Board’s authority over contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Public comments are scheduled for up to 30 minutes.

• $591,000 roof replacement contract with United States Roofing Corp. for the Public Safety Training Facility
• $117,800 emergency chiller replacement contract with Hightec HVAC for the correction facility
• $408,800 contract with Ply‑Mar Construction for restroom facilities at Ringing Rocks Park
• $150,000 appropriation to Family Service Association of Bucks County for housing and emergency shelter services
• $87,400 contract with Walk It Out Recovery Services for opioid settlement family recovery services

The Board approved the consent agenda, adopting dozens of contracts and appropriations with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. Notable approvals included a $150,000 fund for housing and emergency shelters, a $591,000 roof replacement for the Public Safety Training Facility, and multiple park and health service contracts. The board also passed a resolution clarifying commissioner authority over contracts with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement by a 2‑1 vote. Personnel actions and a $1,800 emergency fund contribution were approved unanimously.

• Approved $150,000 appropriation for housing and emergency shelter services (Family Service Association) (3-0)
• Approved $591,000 roof replacement contract for Public Safety Training Facility (3-0)
• Approved $75,000 crisis transportation contract (Acute Care Medical Transport) (3-0)
• Approved $117,800 emergency chiller replacement contract for correction facility (Hightec HVAC) (3-0)
• Approved $408,800 restroom construction contract at Ringing Rocks Park (Ply-Mar Construction) (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 cable TV services contract for seniors (Comcast Cable Communications Management) (3-0)
• Approved resolution on Board of Commissioners authority over ICE contracts (2-1)
• Approved $1,800 Charles Kane Emergency Fund contribution (3-0)

Prison Oversight Board

The Bucks County Prison Oversight Board will accept the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting and the April 2025 Controller's Report. The Board will hear the Director of Corrections’ Report and reports from its sub‑committees. It will consider any other matters before the Board and hold an executive session.

• Acceptance of the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of the Controller's Report for April 2025
• Director of Corrections’ Report
• Reports from sub‑committees
• Executive session

Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider approving the minutes from its April 2, 2025 meeting. It will also vote on pending salary board actions. Public comment and other matters may be addressed before adjournment.

• Approval of the minutes of the April 2, 2025 meeting
• Approval of Salary Board actions
• Public comment
• Other matters to come before the Board

County Commissioners

The Bucks County Commissioners will consider approving numerous contracts for senior care, road maintenance, and opioid settlement funding. The agenda also includes budget adjustments for voting machines and the Planning Commission.

• Approve $1.01M contract for Corrections facility maintenance
• Approve $141,075 contract for legal services to seniors
• Approve $102,000 HOME funding for Habitat for Humanity home construction
• Approve $210,000 contract for 988 call center support
• Approve $168,625 contract decrease for Bridge #356 rehabilitation

The Board approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting and proclaimed May as Community Action Month and Older Americans Month. Through the consent agenda, commissioners approved a series of contracts, the largest being a $1,010,000 agreement with Aramark Facilities Services for corrections facility maintenance. Additional approvals included software support for adult probation, rehabilitation services, and housing projects for seniors and low‑income families.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 2-0)
• Proclaimed May 2025 as Community Action Month
• Proclaimed May 2025 as Older Americans Month
• Approved $1,010,000 Aramark contract for corrections maintenance (vote 2-0)
• Approved $78,710.99 Connectrex contract for adult probation software (vote 2-0)
• Approved $149,022 Goldstar Rehabilitation contract for early intervention services (vote 2-0)
• Approved $102,000 Habitat for Humanity contract to build a single‑family home at 10 Mimosa Lane (vote 2-0)
• Approved $38,645 Family Service Association contract for PHFA Home4Good rapid exit assistance (vote 2-0)

Planning Commission

The Bucks County Planning Commission meeting on May 7, 2025 will approve the minutes from the April 2 meeting and conduct Act 247 reviews of several township proposals. The board will consider changes to BCPC #22‑24‑1(P)R for Middletown Township and review applications for Bristol Township (BCPC #13049 and #13061). New business includes an announcement of a Household Hazardous Waste event on April 5, 2025 at Bucks County Community College in Newtown. The meeting will conclude with standard procedural items.

• Approve minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting
• Act 247 review and approval for BCPC #22‑24‑1(P)R – Middletown Township
• Act 247 review of BCPC #13049 – Bristol Township
• Act 247 review of BCPC #13061 – Bristol Township (sidewalk and turning radius waiver)
• Announcement of Household Hazardous Waste event on April 5, 2025 at Bucks County Community College, Newtown

Retirement Board

The Bucks County Retirement Board will discuss a request to purchase part‑time service for Stephen S. Hibbs, review an additional allocation to Patriot Financial Partners V, LP as recommended by PFM, and consider a settlement proposal in the Alphabet Inc. shareholder derivative litigation (case 3:21‑cv‑09388‑RS). The agenda also includes routine items such as public comment, acceptance of the March 19, 2025 minutes, a secretary report for March, and other matters. No decisions have been made prior to the meeting.

• Request to purchase part‑time service for Stephen S. Hibbs
• Review of additional allocation to Patriot Financial Partners V, LP as recommended by PFM
• Consideration of settlement proposal in In re Alphabet, Inc., shareholder derivative litigation (case 3:21‑cv‑09388‑RS)
• Acceptance of minutes from the March 19, 2025 Retirement Board meeting
• Public comment period

County Commissioners

The Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes numerous contract approvals and extensions, ranging from language services to vehicle purchases. A regular agenda item seeks approval for a rail‑spur construction agreement on county‑owned land leased to Bucks County Community College. Additional regular agenda actions cover personnel appointments, board nominations, and community grant allocations.

• Approve $1,727,480 asbestos abatement contract with Manafort Brothers Inc. for the old Neshaminy Manor building (County 66.9%).
• Approve $1,196,167.10 demolition contract with Tamco Construction for the old Neshaminy Manor building (County 66.9%).
• Approve agreement to construct a rail spur on county‑owned land leased to Bucks County Community College, involving Rohm & Haas Co. and Consolidated Rail Corp.
• Approve purchase of one 2025 Ford Transit wheelchair‑accessible passenger van for $109,624 (County 100%).
• Approve $28,805 contract with Bucks County Housing Group to provide PHFA funding for a SOAR Case Manager.

The board approved a series of contracts and resolutions, all by unanimous 3‑0 votes. The largest single award was a $1,727,480 contract to remove asbestos from the old Neshaminy Manor building. Other actions included a rail‑spur agreement with Bucks County Community College, a $37,794 settlement for a 62.99‑acre agricultural easement, and several vehicle, service and grant contracts.

• Approved minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting (3‑0)
• Approved $1,727,480 asbestos abatement contract for old Neshaminy Manor (3‑0)
• Approved $37,794 settlement for Schmidt Farm agricultural easement (3‑0)
• Approved $109,624 purchase of a wheelchair‑accessible 2025 Ford Transit van (3‑0)
• Approved $28,805 PHFA funding contract for SOAR Case Manager (3‑0)
• Approved rail‑spur agreement with Bucks County Community College (3‑0)
• Approved $15,600 lease of county property at 2835 Valley Road (3‑0)
• Approved $32,993.57 pesticide contract under West Nile grant (3‑0)

Board of Elections

The Bucks County Board of Elections will approve minutes from the November 12 & 14, 2025 meeting and receive a notice on a Langhorne Manor Borough referendum question about small games of chance. The board will consider a series of polling‑place relocations in several townships where current sites are no longer available or no longer wish to serve as polling locations. A mail‑in/absentee ballot challenge procedure will also be discussed, followed by solicitor and director comments.

• Approve minutes from the November 12 & 14, 2025 meeting
• Notice to Board of Referendum Question: Langhorne Manor Borough – Small Games of Chance
• Polling place change: Bristol Township District 1 from Vita Education Services (721 Emily Ave) to Keystone Elementary School (1800 Keystone St) – location no longer available
• Polling place change: Doylestown Township District 3 from Pebble Hill Reformed Church (320 Edison Furlong Rd) to Bucks County Public Safety Training Center (1760 S Easton Rd) – location no longer desires to be a polling location
• Consideration of Mail‑in/Absentee Ballot Challenge Procedure

Prison Oversight Board

The board will accept the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes and the March controller’s report, hear reports from the director of corrections and sub‑committees, and discuss a revised public‑comment policy. No other decisions are listed.

• Acceptance of the March 12, 2025 Prison Oversight Board meeting minutes
• Acceptance of the Controller's Report for March 2025
• Director of Corrections’ Report
• Reports from the Sub‑Committees
• Consideration of a Revised POB Public Comment Policy

Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider public comment, approve the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting, and approve pending Salary Board actions. Additional items may be addressed under "Other matters" before adjournment.

• Approval of the minutes of the March 5, 2025 meeting
• Approval of Salary Board actions
• Public comment period
• Other matters to come before the Board

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a wide range of service contracts, grant applications, and personnel actions. Key items include funding for mental health services, opioid recovery, and infrastructure maintenance.

• Contract with Salisbury Behavioral Health, LLC for $3,171,867 for supported living and residential services
• Grant application for $870,469 from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency for Adult Probation
• Contract with Riggins, Inc. for $708,373.81 for heating oil, diesel fuel, and gasoline
• Collective Bargaining Agreement for approximately 210 employees in the 05/55 Court unit
• Contract for $2,500 to rezone 226 North Chapman Road for park purposes

The board proclaimed April 2025 as Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month and April 2 as Habitat for Humanity 35th Anniversary Day. A 3‑0 vote approved the consent agenda, which included dozens of contracts and resolutions covering public safety, infrastructure, health services, and employee agreements. The March 19, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved Adult Probation grant of $870,469 (Revenue) (7/1/24‑6/30/25)
• Approved $3,810 contract to design and rehabilitate Bridge #356 on Erie Road (7/31/22‑4/30/25)
• Approved $498 contract for water sampling and testing for county pools and parks (10/1/22‑9/30/25)
• Approved $400,000 contract to fund InspireME opioid settlement program (7/1/24‑9/30/25)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement for ~210 court employees (1/1/25‑12/31/27)
• Approved license agreement for Revolutionary War Patriot marker at Administration Building (4/2/2025‑4/2/2124)
• Approved $47,184.69 contract to purchase HVAC filters (4/15/25‑4/14/28)

Planning Commission

The Bucks County Planning Commission will meet to receive a presentation on the Land Use Dashboard from GIS Analyst John Capista. The body will also conduct Act 247 reviews for proposals submitted as of April 2, 2025.

• Presentation of the Land Use Dashboard by John Capista
• Act 247 reviews for April 2, 2025

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will accept the minutes from its February 19, 2025 meeting and hear the secretary’s February report. It will consider a request to purchase part‑time service for Jessica A. Marvil. The board may also address any other matters brought before it.

• Acceptance of minutes from February 19, 2025 meeting
• Secretary report for February
• Request to purchase part‑time service for Jessica A. Marvil
• Other matters to come before the Board

County Commissioners

The Board will vote on a $453,000 increase to the operating budget, adding $450,000 for insurance and $3,000 for the Fire Marshal. It will also consider a series of consent‑agenda contracts, including election‑related purchases, a $25 million bond for a charter school, and various vehicle, IT, and public‑safety agreements. Additional regular‑agenda items include personnel actions and board appointments.

• Approve $186,000 contract with Tenex Software Solutions, Inc. for election‑night reporting and poll‑worker management software (1/1/25 – 12/31/28)
• Approve Certificate of Approval for School Lane Charter School bond issuance not to exceed $25,000,000
• Approve $1,429,130 contract with T. Schiefer Contractors, Inc. for Neighborhood First Modular Expansion (180 days from NTP)
• Approve $631,712.46 contract increase with Johnson Controls Security Solutions for security system equipment at 17 district court locations (11/1/23 – 11/1/28)
• Approve $54,537.85 contract increase with Verizon for connectivity to 5 county locations (4/10/25 – 4/9/26)

The board approved the consent agenda, which included contracts for election equipment, court services, and other county operations (vote 3‑0). They adopted 2025 budget adjustments adding $450,000 for insurance and $3,000 for the Fire Marshal, increasing the General Fund balance by $453,000 (vote 3‑0). Personnel actions, local emergency planning committee appointments, and other civics contributions were also approved (each vote 3‑0). Proclamations designating Pennsylvania 4‑H Week and Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month were adopted.

• Approved consent agenda items, including election equipment contracts ($61,450 and $186,000) and multiple service contracts (3‑0)
• Adopted 2025 budget adjustments: $450,000 for insurance and $3,000 for Fire Marshal, total $453,000 (3‑0)
• Approved personnel actions on the Commissioners’ List (3‑0)
• Confirmed appointments to the Bucks County Local Emergency Planning Committee (2‑year term) (3‑0)
• Approved other civics contributions totaling $13,250 to local organizations (3‑0)
• Proclaimed March 16‑22 as Pennsylvania 4‑H Week
• Proclaimed March 2025 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

Prison Oversight Board

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review reports from the Controller and Director of Corrections and hear from sub-committees.

• Acceptance of February 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of February 2025 Controller’s Report
• Director of Corrections’ Report
• Reports from Sub-Committees

Salary Board

The Bucks County Salary Board meeting on March 5, 2025 includes public comment, approval of the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes, and a vote on Salary Board actions. The board may also address other matters before adjourning. No further details are provided in the agenda.

• Approval of the minutes of the February 5, 2025 meeting
• Approval of Salary Board actions

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider various contracts for children's services, public safety equipment, and agricultural easements. The meeting includes decisions on personnel actions, board appointments, and a telework policy update.

• Agricultural conservation easements for the Fleishman and Ottinger farm ($86,615) and Weiss farm ($52,350)
• Contract with Sysco Corporation for food products totaling $1,750,000
• Contract with Adelphoi Village, Inc. for children's placement services totaling $1,775,000
• Purchase of multiple 2025 Ford Police Interceptors for the Sheriff's Office, Park Rangers, and Security
• Contract increase for household hazardous waste services with MXI Environmental Services, LLC ($1,230,000)

Planning Commission

The Bucks County Planning Commission will meet to discuss planning for warehouses and logistics and present the BCPC 2024 Annual Report. The body will also conduct Act 247 reviews for March 5, 2025.

• Presentation on Planning for Warehouses and Logistics by Christian Regosch
• Presentation of the BCPC 2024 Annual Report by Michael Roedig
• Act 247 Reviews for March 5, 2025

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will consider several routine items, including accepting the minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting and receiving the secretary's report for January. It will review the law firm Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann, LLP for a list of securities litigation monitoring firms. The board may also discuss any other matters before adjourning.

• Accept minutes of the January 22, 2025 Retirement Board meeting
• Secretary report for January
• Review of Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann, LLP for securities litigation monitoring firms
• Consideration of other matters

County Commissioners

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes several contracts, grants, and fee approvals. The most significant item is the approval of an $11,952,986 Urban Area Security Initiative grant for the Regional Counter Terrorism Task Force. Other items include a $1,351,611 State Homeland Security grant, a $1,847,526.69 contract to upgrade audiovisual systems in the Bucks County Justice Center, and a $2,867,793 contract for construction of the Neshaminy Greenway Trail. The meeting also covers routine personnel actions and public comments.

• Approve $11,952,986 UASI grant (Revenue) for Regional Counter Terrorism Task Force (Emergency Management).
• Approve $1,351,611 State Homeland Security Grant (Revenue) for Regional Counter Terrorism Task Force (Emergency Management).
• Approve $1,847,526.69 contract to upgrade audiovisual systems in the Bucks County Justice Center (Courts).
• Approve $2,867,793 contract for construction of the Neshaminy Greenway Trail (Planning Commission).
• Approve $600,000 municipal gaming grant to support Lower Bucks Public Safety Training Center operations (Commissioners).

Salary Board

The Bucks County Salary Board will hold a regular meeting on February 5, 2025. Board members will consider approval of the minutes from the January 6 and January 8, 2025 meetings, approve pending Salary Board actions, and hear public comment. Any additional matters may be addressed before adjournment.

• Approval of the minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting
• Approval of the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting
• Approval of Salary Board actions
• Public comment from attendees
• Consideration of other matters brought before the board

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring numerous service contracts and budget adjustments. Key items include funding for opioid treatment and park developments, as well as several board appointments.

• Insurance policies contract with Aon Risk Services Central, Inc. for $2,755,701.22
• Opioid settlement funding for Medication Assisted Treatment Program: $2,200,000
• Bond issuance approval for ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, Inc. not to exceed $108,000,000
• Election materials printing and mailing contract with NPC, Inc. for $335,700 plus postage
• Funding for development of 27.5-acre Hal H. Clark Park: $206,000 (Revenue)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to review the December secretary report and minutes. The board is scheduled to consider a request from Robert J. Devlin to purchase leave of absence time.

• Request to purchase leave of absence time for Robert J. Devlin

County Commissioners

The Bucks County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine items, including approval of minutes and a series of contract resolutions. They will adopt a $2,000,000 matching fund allocation for agricultural land preservation with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. The agenda also contains $1,294,000 in budget adjustments to the General Fund and several service contracts. Additional items include appointments and public comment time.

• Approve $2,000,000 (County 50%) matching funds for Agricultural Land Preservation with PA Dept. of Agriculture
• Approve $1,038,000 (County 8%) contract increase for Area Agency on Aging meals service
• Adopt $1,294,000 total budget adjustments to the General Fund across multiple departments
• Approve $689,564.40 contract with Masergy Communications for VoIP services
• Accept $404,580 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from U.S. DOE

Salary Board

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific personnel actions, salary changes, or contracts are listed for decision.

County Commissioners

The Bucks County Commissioners will consider approving over $2.3 million in contracts for mental health services, housing assistance, and road maintenance. The meeting also includes budget adjustments and appointments to various county boards.

• Approve $289,948 contract for mental health care management
• Approve $65,625 for landlord incentives and homelessness prevention
• Approve $51,726 for bridge maintenance on Strocks Grove Road
• Approve $1.7 million budget adjustment for Opioid Remediation Program
• Approve $120,150 for emergency communications network support

Salary Board

The Salary Board will meet to organize its 2025 membership and approve the minutes from December 4, 2024. The board is also scheduled to adopt a manning table.

• Organization of 2025 Salary Board
• Adoption of Manning Table
• Approval of December 4, 2024 meeting minutes

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold an organizational meeting to nominate and elect its chair, vice‑chair, and secretary. They will also consider appointing a new county solicitor. A public comment period is provided for residents to speak. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Nomination and election of chair, vice‑chair, and secretary
• Appointment of county solicitor
• Public comment period