Centre County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several contract renewals and new service agreements for 2026. The meeting includes approvals for health services, insurance, and an efficiency assessment of the Elections and Voter Registration department.

• Medical services contract for Centre County Correctional Facility with PrimeCare Medical, Inc. for $8,056,949.30
• Efficiency assessment of Elections and Voter Registration department with Pracademic Partners for $15,000
• Workers Compensation insurance policy with Pennsylvania Manufactures’ Association Insurance Company for $136,030
• Lease renewal for 502 E Howard Street with Service Access Management, Inc. at $1,690 per month
• Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Grant agreement for $93,389

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the Dec. 23, 2025 meeting and a $15,000 contract for an elections efficiency assessment. It also approved several contract renewals, including an $8,056,949.30 five‑year medical services contract for the correctional facility and a $1,611,389.86 annual medical services contract. Additional approvals covered a lease for the Community Service Building, various service agreements, and reappointments of authority members. The Board set the public meeting schedule for January 2026.

• Approved minutes from Dec 23, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 Pracademic Partners elections efficiency contract (unanimous)
• Approved Act 148 Fourth Quarter Report for FY 25‑26 (unanimous)
• Approved lease renewal with Service Access Management, Inc. at 502 E Howard St. ($1,690 /month) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including $8,056,949.30 correctional facility medical services contract (unanimous)
• Approved $1,611,389.86 per‑year correctional facility medical services contract renewal (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated Dec 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments and appointments of authority members (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will adopt the 2026 County Budget of $119,962,000 and enact a real estate tax levy of 7.84 mills. The meeting also includes approving contracts for medical services, risk management, and mosquito control, as well as a consent agenda.

• Adopt 2026 County Budget ($119,962,000)
• Enact real estate tax levy of 7.84 mills
• Renew PrimeCare Medical contract ($8,056,949.30)
• Approve Mosquito-Borne Disease Control Grant ($93,389)
• Approve Eagle Creek Wastewater Treatment Project ($1,235,000)

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2026 County Budget of $119,962,000 and approved Resolution 21 of 2025 setting the county tax levy at a total millage of 7.84. The Board also placed several contracts and grant agreements on next week’s consent agenda, including the PrimeCare medical services contract and the Mosquito‑Borne Disease Control Grant. Additional approvals were made for the Eagle Creek Wastewater Treatment project signing authority, a formal notice ending the IT staffing services contract, and a $40,000 foster‑care contract with Common Sense Adoption Services.

• Adopt 2026 County Budget of $119,962,000 (unanimous)
• Adopt Resolution 21 of 2025, tax levy total millage 7.84 (unanimous)
• Add PrimeCare Medical contract ($8,056,949.30 for 2026‑2030) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Add Hartman Group tax‑claim collection contract ($79,740) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Add Risk Management workers compensation items ($136,030) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Add Mosquito‑Borne Disease Control Grant ($93,389) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approve delegation of signing authority for Eagle Creek Wastewater Treatment Project ($1,235,000) (unanimous)
• Approve formal notice to end Mission Critical Partners IT staffing renewal (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee will consider approving the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting held on November 20, 2025. It will also discuss the interest earnings for November and present the financial report for November. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from the November 20, 2025 Finance Committee meeting
• Review interest earnings for November
• Review financial report for November

The committee voted unanimously to approve the Finance Committee minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by motion of Treasurer Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Concepcion.

• Approved November 20, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Treasurer Kennedy, seconded by Commissioner Concepcion)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will approve personnel actions for the Correctional Facility, Emergency Communications, Human Services, Transportation, and Sheriff's Office, as well as a new Procurement policy. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approve new Procurement policy effective December 18, 2025
• Approve funding for 2 full-time Corrections Officers (Dept. 333)
• Approve funding for 911 Dispatcher Trainee (Dept. 354)
• Approve funding for full-time D&A Case Management Specialist (Dept. 562)
• Approve funding for full-time Deputy Sheriff 2 (Dept. 211)

The Board voted 2‑1 to adopt a new Procurement policy. All listed personnel requests—including corrections officers, a 911 dispatcher trainee, human‑services staff, transportation clerks, and sheriff deputies—were approved unanimously. The minutes from the Dec. 4 meeting were also approved, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Dec. 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new Procurement policy (2:1 vote, Commissioner Dershem opposed)
• Approved two full‑time Corrections Officer positions and related medical leave extension (unanimous)
• Approved full‑time 911 Dispatcher Trainee position (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services caseworker appointment and custodial worker promotion (unanimous)
• Approved Transportation clerk title change, clerk hiring, vehicle operator hiring, and related medical leave (unanimous)
• Approved two full‑time Deputy Sheriff positions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will vote to approve the minutes from its December 4, 2025 meeting. It will also consider and vote on two personnel items: straight overtime pay for Correctional Facility Lieutenants and for the Captain, both effective January 1, 2026. The lieutenant overtime has a budget impact of $5,514 for Department 333, and the captain overtime has a budget impact of $982 for Department 333.

• Approve the Salary Board meeting minutes from Thursday, December 4, 2025
• Approve straight overtime for Correctional Facility Lieutenants, $5,514 budget impact (Dept. 333)
• Approve straight overtime for the Correctional Facility Captain, $982 budget impact (Dept. 333)

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting. It also approved straight overtime for Centre County Correctional Facility Lieutenants, with a $5,514 budget impact, and for the Correctional Facility Captain, with a $982 budget impact. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Dec 4, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved straight overtime for Correctional Facility Lieutenants, $5,514 budget impact (unanimous)
• Approved straight overtime for Correctional Facility Captain, $982 budget impact (unanimous)

Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes Agenda

The Centre County Board of Assessment and Revision of Taxes will discuss amending a resolution to move the annual appeal deadline and establish procedures for disabled veteran exemptions. The board will also approve real estate changes and resolutions for the period September 1, 2025, through December 5, 2025.

• Discussion on amending Resolution 9 of 2023
• Approval of real estate changes for Sept. 1–Dec. 5, 2025
• Approval of attached list of real estate resolutions
• Public comment on agenda items
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting and adopt Proclamation 59 honoring Denise Sticha. It will approve the 2026 County Liquid Fuels Program and add several contracts to next week’s Consent Agenda, including a $37,500 LinkedIn Learning renewal and a $748,928 mental health services contract with Eagle View Personal Care Home. The Board will also consider and approve the Consent Agenda items covering a public transportation grant and vehicle purchases.

• Approve the minutes from the December 9, 2025 Board meeting
• Adopt Proclamation 59 acknowledging Denise Sticha’s career and service
• Approve the 2026 County Liquid Fuels Program and Fee for Local Use allocations
• Add the $37,500 LinkedIn Learning contract renewal to next week’s Consent Agenda
• Add the $748,928 Eagle View Personal Care Home mental health services contract to next week’s Consent Agenda

The Board approved the minutes from the Dec. 9, 2025 meeting and adopted Proclamation 59 honoring Denise Sticha. It added several contracts and a land‑development MOU to next week’s consent agenda and approved the 2026 County Liquid Fuels Program and Fee for Local Use allocations. The weekly consent agenda was approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes from Dec. 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 59 honoring Denise Sticha (unanimous)
• Added Chris King Land Development MOU to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 County Liquid Fuels Program and Fee for Local Use Allocations (unanimous)
• Added LinkedIn Learning contract to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Eagle View Personal Care Home contract to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors will review reports on population, medical services, and mental health services at the correctional facility. The board is also considering the approval of 2026 meeting dates and changes to the use of the Zoom platform.

• Recreation study recommendation
• Approval of 2026 BOI meeting dates
• Utilization of the Zoom platform
• Population, medical, and mental health services reports

The Board unanimously approved the 2026 Board of Inspectors meeting dates, setting them for the second Thursday of each month. A motion to forward the recreation study recommendation to the County Commissioners also passed unanimously. The discussion on eliminating the Zoom platform was tabled. The November 13, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Passed recreation study recommendation to County Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 BOI meeting dates – second Thursday each month (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on changing Zoom platform usage
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting and adopt Resolution 20, which sets a fee schedule for the Tax Claim and Collections Departments. It will consider several contracts, including an in‑kind purchase of three vehicles from Penn State University for $37,455 and a grant agreement for the State Food Purchase Program totaling $195,955. Additional items such as software, elevator maintenance, and pest‑control contracts will be placed on next week’s consent agenda. The meeting also includes approval of the December 5, 2025 check run and routine public notices.

• Adopt Resolution 20 of 2025 – fee schedule for Tax Claim and Collections Departments
• Approve in‑kind purchase of three vehicles from Penn State University for $37,455
• Add State Food Purchase Program grant agreement with Department of Agriculture for $195,955 to next week’s consent agenda
• Contract with Carahsoft Technology Corp to purchase Procore Project Management Software for $48,109.92
• Contract with Right Elevator for preventative maintenance of elevators at the Community Services Building for $20,400

The Board approved the minutes from the Dec. 2 meeting and adopted Resolution 20, setting a $5 average fee increase for the Tax Claim and Collections Departments. It added several contracts and grant agreements to next week’s consent agenda, including a $195,955 State Food Purchase Program grant and a $15,675 Youth Service Bureau addendum. The Board also approved an in‑kind purchase of three vehicles worth $37,455 and approved the Dec. 5 check run. The meeting was adjourned at 10:38 a.m.

• Approved Dec. 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 20 – fee schedule with $5 average increase (unanimous)
• Added $195,955 State Food Purchase Program grant to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added $15,675 Youth Service Bureau contract addendum to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved in‑kind purchase of three vehicles totaling $37,455 (unanimous)
• Added transportation grant and van purchase items to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Dec. 5 check run (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will review several personnel actions, including new hires and job description revisions across multiple departments. The board is also considering a training agreement for 911 staff and a property satisfaction piece in Aaronsburg.

• Memorandum of Agreement with The Penn State University for 911 staff training not to exceed $11,600
• Appointment of Sienna E. Crowe as 911 Dispatcher Trainee at $22.32/hour
• Appointment of Darren F. Walker as Vehicle Operator at $16.45/hour
• Funding and personnel requisition for Front Desk Administrative Assistant-CSB with 2026 annualized impact of $42,063
• Satisfaction Piece for property located at Lot 235R, Aaronsburg, PA 16820

The Board unanimously approved a Memorandum of Agreement with Penn State University to provide emotional‑intelligence and resiliency training for 911 Emergency Communications staff, costing up to $11,600. It also approved numerous personnel actions, including retroactive medical leaves, new hires, and job‑description revisions across several departments. All items were adopted without dissent.

• Approved minutes from Nov 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive medical leaves for Corrections Officer (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Sienna E. Crowe as full‑time 911 Dispatcher Trainee (unanimous)
• Approved new job description for Employee Benefits Analyst (unanimous)
• Approved Front Desk Administrative Assistant position and funding for Adult Services (unanimous)
• Approved three full‑time Caseworker 2 positions for Children & Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved on‑call Vehicle Operator appointment and related leave (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Penn State for 911 staff training (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board is meeting to decide on various personnel actions, including salary increases, position creations, and the elimination of a role. The board will also consider extensions for on-call and additional work hours for specific departments.

• Proposed $2,000 annual salary increase for the Controller
• Elimination of full-time Human Services/Volunteer Program Assistant position
• Creation of full-time Front Desk Administrative Assistant-CSB position
• On-call payment extension for Deputy Coroners
• Additional work hour extensions for MH/ID/EI Caseworkers and Early Intervention Supervisor

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the November 20 meeting. It approved a $2,000 salary increase for the Controller, an on‑call payment extension for deputy coroners, a new hourly rate for Peggy Lucas, the elimination of a Human Services assistant position, the creation of a Front Desk Administrative Assistant, and extensions of hours for three caseworkers and an Early Intervention Supervisor. All actions were approved unanimously, with the Controller abstaining on his own salary increase. The meeting adjourned at 10:08 a.m.

• Approved November 20 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 salary increase for Controller (unanimous, Controller abstained)
• Approved on‑call payment extension for deputy coroners (unanimous)
• Approved $17.36/hour rate for Peggy J. Lucas (unanimous)
• Approved elimination of full‑time Human Services/Volunteer Program Assistant, Aging (unanimous)
• Approved creation of full‑time Front Desk Administrative Assistant‑CSB, Adult Services (unanimous)
• Approved extension of up to five extra hours per week for three full‑time Caseworkers, MH/ID/EI (unanimous)
• Approved extension of up to five extra hours per week for Early Intervention Supervisor, MH/ID/EI (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will vote on three items for 2026. It will approve the interest rate applied to employee contributions. It will approve that administrative fees be paid from the Retirement Fund. It will approve the compensation for the Board secretary.

• Approve interest rate on employee contributions for 2026
• Approve payment of administrative fees for 2026 from the Retirement Fund
• Approve Secretary compensation for 2026

The board unanimously approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It kept the employee contribution interest rate at 4.5% and continued using the retirement fund for administrative fees in 2026. The board approved a $2,000 secretary compensation for 2026 (4‑0 vote, one abstention). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Maintained employee contribution interest rate at 4.5% (no action needed)
• Continued using retirement fund for 2026 administrative fees (no action needed)
• Approved Secretary compensation $2,000 for 2026 (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council will discuss a training review by Rebekah Grmela of Right + Good Consulting on community engagement and marketing. Members will continue developing an outreach plan, deciding what content to post, how to track success, and what challenges exist. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a treasurer’s report, and agency updates.

• Review of Community Engagement + Marketing Training by Rebekah Grmela (Right + Good Consulting)
• Continue creating an outreach plan – identify gaps, content, and success metrics
• Agency updates
• Approval of minutes
• Treasurer’s report

The meeting consisted of a treasurer's report noting a $550 balance after a $450 expense, updates on community‑engagement marketing, and agency announcements about rapid‑response referrals, upcoming discipline training, the reinstated Pre‑K Counts classes, and the next virtual meeting on February 4, 2026. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Employee Benefits Trust

The Employee Benefits Trust will meet to discuss and approve a funding option for PCHIPC 2026. The body will also review an open enrollment recap and discuss reviving a weight loss program using GPL-1 compound.

• Approval of PCHIPC 2026 funding option
• Discussion on reviving weight loss program (GPL-1 compound)
• Open Enrollment recap

The Trust approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. It elected the 90% funding option for the PCHIPC program for 2026. The Board also approved continuing the Revive Health Weight Loss program at the revised cost for 2026. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 23, 2025 EBT minutes – unanimous
• Elected 90% PCHIPC funding option for 2026 – unanimous
• Continued Revive Health Weight Loss program at higher cost for 2026 – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 3:30 p.m. – unanimous

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the 2026 tentative county budget and approve financing for a Mount Nittany Medical Center project. The meeting includes votes on several grant applications and service contracts for county departments.

• Adoption of 2026 Tentative County Budget totaling $119,962,000
• Resolution 19 of 2025 regarding financing for Mount Nittany Medical Center
• Grant application for Continuing County Adult Probation and Parole Grant for $111,885.99
• Grant application for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Initiative for $130,000
• Contract addendum with Abacus Data Systems, Inc. (CARET) for $3,600

The Board unanimously adopted the 2026 tentative county budget totaling $119,962,000. It also unanimously approved Resolution 19 of 2025 to finance a project for Mount Nittany Medical Center and ratified an emergency placement agreement for a child. Several contracts and grant applications were approved or placed on the consent agenda.

• Adopted 2026 tentative county budget ($119,962,000) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 19 of 2025 financing Mount Nittany Medical Center – unanimous
• Approved Contract Addendum No. 2 with Abacus Data Systems ($3,600) – unanimous
• Approved Continuing County Adult Probation and Parole grant ($111,885.99) – unanimous
• Approved Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program Initiative grant ($130,000) – unanimous
• Added Carahsoft Technology Corp contract ($48,109.92) to next week’s Consent Agenda – unanimous
• Approved Revision 1 to Human Services Block Grant FY 23‑24 ($6,428,497 total) – unanimous
• Ratified emergency placement single‑case agreement for a child – unanimous

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will conduct a Casting of Lots on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM. The event will be held in the ground‑floor flex space of the Community Services Building at 502 E Howard Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Members of the public may attend but must enter through the main entrance on Howard Street and pass through security.

• Casting of Lots – Friday, Nov 21 2025, 12:00 PM, Community Services Building, 502 E Howard St.

Criminal Justice Advisory Board

The Centre County Criminal Justice Advisory Board will meet on November 21, 2025 to approve the September 26, 2025 meeting minutes and hear updates. The board will review a Regional Veterans Court update and consider the 2025‑2026 Intermediate Punishment Programs Plan along with a letter of support for its grant application. Additional agenda items include grant updates, updates on the Behavioral Health Court, CIT, HOPE, and Reentry initiatives, and scheduling future meeting dates.

• Approve September 26, 2025 CJAB meeting minutes
• Regional Veterans Court update presented by Ryan Smeltzer
• Consider the 2025‑2026 Intermediate Punishment Programs Plan
• Letter of support for 2025‑2026 Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program grant application
• Grants update and updates on Behavioral Health Court, CIT, HOPE, and Reentry initiatives

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review interest earnings and financial reports for October. The body will also discuss budget contingencies and provide an update on the 2024 audit.

• Approval of October 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2024 Audit update
• October interest earnings
• October financial report
• Budget contingencies update

The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting held on October 30, 2025. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Finance Committee minutes from Oct. 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review the 2026 requested budget. The meeting includes a discussion on PSU in-kind funds for the Penn State Cooperative Extension.

• 2026 Requested Budget Final Review
• PSU In-Kind funds for Penn State Cooperative Extension

The Board of Commissioners held a work session to review the 2026 budget outlook, including PSU in‑kind funds, personnel cost increases, and potential new revenue sources. No formal approvals, denials, or amendments were voted on. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 3:08 PM.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the November 13 meeting, adopt a proclamation for County ROW Office Employee Appreciation Week, and consider two resolutions to apply for DCED Local Share Account Statewide Grants, including a $750,000 application for Willowbank Building renovations. The board will also approve several personnel appointments and promotions, and will vote on multiple contracts and consent‑agenda items. All actions require board approval at this meeting.

• Adopt Resolution 17 to apply for a $750,000 DCED grant for Willowbank Building renovation
• Adopt Resolution 18 to apply for a DCED grant in partnership with Centre County PAWS
• Approve contract with ThisGen, Inc. for $5,000 9‑1‑1 AI dispatcher training (Dec 1 2025‑Dec 31 2026)
• Approve contract renewal with Miller Kistler & Campbell, Inc. at $175 per hour (Nov 20 2025‑Dec 31 2026)
• Approve contract renewal with Citiclean Janitorial Services up to $65,790 for cleaning services (Jan 1 2026‑Dec 31 2027)

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 13 meeting and adopted Proclamation 58 designating November 16‑22 as County ROW Office Employee Appreciation Week. It also adopted Resolutions 17 and 18 to apply for DCED Local Share Account grants totaling $1.65 M for county and PAWS facility renovations. Numerous personnel appointments and contracts were approved, including a $5,000 AI‑training contract for 911 dispatchers and a $1,566,333 mental‑health services contract. The consent agenda and meeting were then unanimously approved and adjourned.

• Approved November 13 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 58 for County ROW Office Employee Appreciation Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 17 to apply for $750,000 DCED grant for Willowbank Building renovations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 18 to apply for $900,000 DCED grant with Centre County PAWS (unanimous)
• Approved Correctional Facility personnel and funding items (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 contract with ThisGen, Inc. for 9‑1‑1 AI dispatcher training (unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal with Citiclean Janitorial Services up to $65,790 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,566,333 contract renewal with Centre for Community Resources for mental‑health services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board will first vote to approve the minutes from its November 13, 2025 meeting. It will then consider personnel actions for the Magisterial District Courts, including a rate increase for Jailyn I. Figueroa and a promotion with a new rate for Tiffany Hogue. Finally, the board will decide on staffing changes in Risk Management, creating two part‑time custodial positions and eliminating one full‑time custodial position.

• Approve the Salary Board meeting minutes from Thursday, November 13, 2025.
• Approve hourly rate $18.60 for Jailyn I. Figueroa, effective November 24, 2025.
• Approve promotion of Tiffany Hogue to full‑time Magisterial District Court Secretary with hourly rate $19.35, effective November 24, 2025.
• Approve creation of two part‑time Custodial Workers (p.c. #11218 & #11219) with a 2025 salary budget impact of $1,808 and annualized impact of $47,011.
• Approve elimination of one full‑time Custodial Worker (p.c. #11212) with a 2025 salary savings of $1,525 and annualized savings of $39,641.

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the November 13 meeting. It then unanimously approved a new $18.60/hour rate for Jailyn I. Figueroa, a promotion and salary increase for Tiffany Hogue, the creation of two part‑time custodial workers, and the elimination of one full‑time custodial worker. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

• Approved November 13 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $18.60/hour rate for Jailyn I. Figueroa (unanimous)
• Approved promotion and $19.35/hour salary for Tiffany Hodge (unanimous)
• Approved creation of two part‑time Custodial Workers, $1,808 2025 budget impact (unanimous)
• Approved elimination of one full‑time Custodial Worker, $1,525 2025 budget savings (unanimous)

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will vote to approve the minutes from its October 29, 2025 meeting. A presentation on ERAP II housing projects will be given by Faith. The task force will discuss the tentative Housing Summit scheduled for December 17, 2025 at the Centre County Human Services Building. The meeting will also set the date for the next task force session.

• Approve minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting
• Presentation on ERAP II housing projects (Faith)
• Tentative Housing Summit on December 17, 2025 at Centre County Human Services Building
• Schedule the next Housing Task Force meeting

The Housing Task Force unanimously approved the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting. The group scheduled the Housing Summit for March 4, 2026, with an alternate date of April 8, 2026. The next task‑force meeting was set for January 7, 2026, and the session was adjourned at 12:58 p.m.

• Approved October 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Housing Summit for March 4, 2026 (alternate April 8, 2026)
• Set next Housing Task Force meeting for Jan 7, 2026
• Adjourned meeting at 12:58 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a tabled preliminary subdivision plan for Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run. The body will also consider nine time extension requests for various land developments and subdivisions. No new subdivisions or land developments were submitted for this cycle.

• Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run: Preliminary Subdivision Plan for 49 residential lots in Benner Township
• 9 time extension requests for projects including Benner Mills Townhomes and Nittany Business Park
• Belle Rose Townhomes Land Development declared null and void
• Approval of 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Dates

The commission approved the October 21, 2025 minutes and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule. A motion removed the Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run plan from the table. The board then granted conditional preliminary approval of that subdivision plan, pending engineering review and township signatures. The commission also approved a series of ninety‑day time‑extension requests for multiple subdivision and land‑development applications.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates (motion carried)
• Removed Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run Preliminary Subdivision Plan from the table (motion carried)
• Granted conditional preliminary plan approval for Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run, subject to Benner Township Engineer review and township approvals (motion carried)
• Approved November time‑extension requests for nine subdivision/land‑development applications (motion carried)
• Declared Belle Rose Townhomes plan null and void due to non‑receipt (noted)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will approve minutes from its November 6, 7 and 10 meetings. It will canvass any overseas or military ballots and additional mail‑in/absentee ballots that included ID. The board will receive a report on the 2% audit and then certify the results of the November 4, 2025 municipal election.

• Approve minutes from the November 6, November 7, and November 10, 2025 meetings
• Canvass overseas/military ballots (if any)
• Canvass additional mail‑in/absentee ballots with proof of identification (if any)
• Receive report on the 2% audit
• Certify the November 4, 2025 municipal election results

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 6, 7 and 10 meetings. It accepted one overseas/military ballot and certified the November 4 municipal election results with that ballot included. Two absentee ballots lacking required ID were rejected. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 3:22 PM.

• Approved minutes from Nov 6, 7 & 10 meetings (unanimous)
• Accepted one overseas/military ballot (unanimous)
• Certified November 4, 2025 municipal election results with added ballot (unanimous)
• Rejected two absentee ballots due to missing ID (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:22 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting and adopt three resolutions to apply for state grant funding totaling $1,217,210 for local projects. It will also approve several contracts, including a $4,650 pavilion removal, a $65,790 janitorial services renewal, a $750,000 library grant MOU, and a $1,566,333 mental‑health services contract. Additional items include reviewing the 2026 liquid fuels fee allocation and confirming reappointments for various authorities.

• Approve minutes from the November 4, 2025 Board meeting
• Adopt Resolution 14 ($250,000), Resolution 15 ($217,210) and Resolution 16 ($750,000) for state grant applications
• Approve contract with G&R Excavating and Demolition for $4,650 to remove pavilion and storage building
• Approve contract renewal with Citiclean Janitorial Services up to $65,790 for cleaning services
• Approve contract renewal with Centre for Community Resources for $1,566,333 mental‑health services

The Board adopted Resolutions 14, 15 and 16 to apply for state grants of $250,000 for the Stage at Talleyrand project, $217,210 for Centre Care vehicle and equipment, and $750,000 for Centre Hall Library renovations. It also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the County Library and Historical Museum, a contract with G&R Excavating for pavilion removal, and renewals of cleaning and mental‑health service contracts. Additionally, the Board approved the 2026 county meeting schedule and added the related contracts to the November 20 consent agenda. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 14 to apply for $250,000 grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 15 to apply for $217,210 grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 16 to apply for $750,000 grant (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Centre County Library and Historical Museum (unanimous)
• Approved contract with G&R Excavating for pavilion removal ($4,650) (unanimous)
• Approved Citiclean Janitorial Services contract up to $65,790 (unanimous)
• Approved Centre for Community Resources contract $1,566,333 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 County meeting schedule (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors will hold its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of reports on population, work release, medical and mental‑health services, as well as updates from CentrePeace and the Prison Society. No specific policy actions or contracts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 9, 2025
• Warden’s Report
• Population Report
• Work Release Report
• Community updates from CentrePeace and Prison Society

The board unanimously approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes. No policy items were acted on. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 9:12 AM.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:12 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board will approve the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting and adopt Proclamation 57 naming November 2025 as Elks Veterans Remembrance Month. Commissioners will vote on multiple personnel funding actions, including two new Corrections Officers and several Human Services positions, as well as a voluntary demotion and other staff appointments. The meeting includes approvals of several contracts and grants, such as a $45,500 9‑1‑1 Center services contract, a $205 Coroner scheduling contract, a $100,000 PHARE housing grant with a $15,000 county match, and certification to receive $282,356.44 in Pennsylvania opioid settlement funds.

• Approve $45,500 contract with Mission Critical Partners for 9‑1‑1 Center workforce and telephone line assessment (Dec 1 2025 – Nov 30 2026).
• Approve $205 contract with Whentowork, LLC for Coroner’s Office on‑call scheduling (Jan 1 2026 – Dec 31 2026).
• Approve $100,000 PHARE grant (state $85,000, county match $15,000) for Housing Supports Program (Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2028).
• Approve certification to receive $282,356.44 Pennsylvania Opioid Settlement funds for 2025.
• Approve funding for two full‑time Corrections Officers (salary savings $912 in 2025, $12,640 annualized in 2026).

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved the meeting minutes and adopted Proclamation 57 naming November 2025 as Elks Veterans Remembrance Month. It also approved several personnel appointments and funding requests, a contract for the Coroner’s Office, a $100,000 PHARE housing grant with a $15,000 county match, and certification to receive $282,356.44 from the Pennsylvania Opioid Settlement. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved October 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 57 declaring November 2025 Elks Veterans Remembrance Month (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisitions for two full‑time Corrections Officers (unanimous)
• Approved three C&YS personnel appointments and funding items (unanimous)
• Approved two MH/ID/EI personnel changes and appointments (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Whentowork, LLC for Coroner’s Office scheduling ($205) (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 PHARE grant ($100,000) and $15,000 county match for Housing Supports (unanimous)
• Approved certification form for $282,356.44 Pennsylvania Opioid Settlement funds (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board will vote to approve the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting. It will also approve hourly salary rates for two personnel: Makaiah M. Watson at $18.60 per hour effective November 17, 2025, and Brianna N. Boreman at $21.09 per hour effective November 24, 2025. The approval for Watson includes a $100 budget saving for 2025 and an annualized $2,576 saving for 2026.

• Approve minutes from the Salary Board meeting held on October 30, 2025
• Approve hourly rate $18.60 for Makaiah M. Watson, effective November 17, 2025
• Approve hourly rate $21.09 for Brianna N. Boreman, effective November 24, 2025
• Record salary budget savings of $100 for 2025 and $2,576 annualized for 2026 for Watson’s position

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting. It also approved the hourly rate of $18.60 for Makaiah Watson as a full‑time Magisterial District Court Secretary, and the hourly rate of $21.09 for Brianna Boreman as a full‑time Paralegal for the District Attorney. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved October 30, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $18.60/hour rate for Makaiah Watson, full‑time Magisterial District Court Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved $21.09/hour rate for Brianna Boreman, full‑time District Attorney Paralegal (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from the August 14, 2025, meeting. The primary agenda item is a presentation by Perry Giovanelli of PFM Asset Management regarding the 3Q 2025 Total Portfolio Results.

• Approval of August 14, 2025, meeting minutes
• PFM Asset Management 3Q 2025 Total Portfolio Results presentation

The board approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the November 13, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:39 PM (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will review the July, September and October 2025 minutes. Committee reports from the Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, and Independent Grievance Review panels will be presented. The council will consider old business, new business including state updates, and a rolling agenda, followed by comments from administrators and members.

• Review minutes for July, September, and October 2025 (August meeting canceled)
• Personnel Committee report
• Community Education Committee report
• Planning/Evaluation Committee report
• Independent Grievance Review Panel report

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will approve the minutes from its Nov 4 meeting, review overseas and military ballots, and canvass additional mail‑in/absentee ballots that included ID. It will then pre‑certify the unofficial results of the Nov 4 municipal election to the State Department. Election audit and official result certification dates are also announced.

• Approve minutes from the November 4, 2025 Board of Elections meeting
• Canvass overseas/military ballots (if any)
• Canvass additional mail‑in/absentee ballots with proof of ID (if any)
• Pre‑certify unofficial results for the November 4, 2025 municipal election to the Department of State
• Announce a 2% statistical audit on November 13 and official result certification on November 18

The Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. It accepted one mail‑in ballot and pre‑certified the unofficial results of the November 4 municipal election to the Department of State. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:56 PM. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approve November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accept one mail‑in ballot (unanimous)
• Pre‑certify unofficial municipal election results to the State (unanimous)
• Adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to process various types of ballots from the municipal election. This includes the adjudication and tabulation of mail-in, provisional, and military/civilian overseas ballots. The Board will also select precincts for a 2% statistical audit of in-person ballots.

• Canvass and tabulate mail-in Election Day ballots
• Adjudication of Civilian Absentee and Mail-in ballots
• Adjudicate, tabulate, and canvass provisional ballots
• Selection of precincts for 2% Statistical Audit of In-Person Election Day ballots
• Canvass and tabulate Military/Civilian Overseas ballots

The Centre County Board of Elections met on November 6‑7, 2025 and took several actions on contested ballots. It unanimously rejected two provisional ballots in Precinct 57, corrected a ballot in Precinct 73 to partial status, and accepted the provisional ballots with those corrections. Earlier, the Board also rejected three naked absentee ballots, accepted 29 of 30 date‑issue ballots while rejecting one, accepted a ballot with envelope marking, rejected three secrecy‑envelope ballots, and recreated and counted 13 overseas ballots.

• Rejected three “naked” absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Accepted 30 date‑issue ballots, then counted 29 and rejected 1 naked ballot (unanimous)
• Accepted one ballot with envelope marking (unanimous)
• Rejected three ballots containing only secrecy envelopes (unanimous)
• Recreated and counted 13 overseas ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected two provisional ballots in Precinct 57 (unanimous)
• Corrected a ballot in Precinct 73 to partial status (unanimous)
• Accepted provisional ballots with corrections (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will review and tabulate absentee, mail‑in, provisional, and overseas ballots. It will select precincts for a 2% statistical audit of in‑person Election Day ballots and set dates to certify both unofficial and official results. The agenda outlines the timeline for these actions through November 18, 2025.

• Adjudicate and tabulate civilian absentee and mail‑in ballots
• Adjudicate, tabulate, and canvass provisional ballots
• Choose precincts for a 2% statistical audit of in‑person Election Day ballots
• Certify unofficial results on November 10, 2025
• Certify official results on November 18, 2025

The Board voted unanimously on several ballot adjudications: it rejected three naked absentee ballots, accepted 30 ballots with envelope date issues (counting 29 after finding one also naked), accepted one ballot with a permissible envelope mark, rejected three ballots that contained only a secrecy envelope, and approved the recreation and counting of one ADA mail‑in ballot and 13 overseas ballots. It also rejected two provisional ballots in Precinct 57, corrected a ballot in Precinct 73, and accepted the provisional ballots with those corrections.

• Rejected three naked absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Accepted 30 date‑issue ballots, then counted 29 and rejected 1 naked ballot (unanimous)
• Accepted one ballot with envelope marking (unanimous)
• Rejected three ballots that contained only a secrecy envelope (unanimous)
• Approved recreation and counting of one ADA mail‑in ballot (unanimous)
• Recreated and counted 13 military/civilian overseas ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected two provisional ballots in Precinct 57 (unanimous)
• Corrected ballot in Precinct 73 and accepted provisional ballots with corrections (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Local Interagency Coordinating Council is meeting virtually to discuss an outreach plan and review marketing training provided by Right + Good Consulting. Members are tasked with identifying organizational approval processes for sharing LICC content online.

• Review of Community Engagement + Marketing Training by Rebekah Grmela of Right + Good Consulting
• Discussion on creating an outreach plan and tracking success metrics
• Local Interagency Coordinating Council Agreement signatures

The council appointed Central Intermediate Unit 10 as the new LICC treasurer and approved a $450 invoice for Rebecca Gramala’s community‑engagement training. It confirmed that LICC may pay a person to manage its social media and agreed to develop a family‑engagement outreach plan using email newsletters, flyers with QR codes, and a contact list of daycare and church partners. Members were asked to bring distribution‑site lists to the Dec 3 meeting.

• Central Intermediate Unit 10 appointed as new LICC treasurer
• Approved $450 invoice for Rebecca Gramala’s community engagement and marketing training
• Confirmed LICC may pay someone to manage its social media
• Agreed to create a family‑engagement outreach plan with email newsletters, flyers with QR codes, and a contact list of daycare and church partners
• Tasked Ann Cathcart and Annie Smith with identifying personnel to run and monitor the LICC social media page
• Requested all members bring a list of information‑distribution sites to the Dec 3 meeting

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections will consider several items related to the upcoming municipal election. It will approve the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting and review the schedule for canvassing, auditing, and certifying election results. The board will also discuss live‑stream links for ballot‑tabulation meetings and the 2 % statistical audit of in‑person ballots.

• Approve minutes from the October 23, 2025 Board of Elections meeting
• Review and adopt the election canvassing and certification schedule (Nov 6, 7, 10, 13, 18, 2025)
• Provide CNET live‑stream links for the November 6 and November 7 ballot‑tabulation meetings
• Conduct a 2 % statistical audit of in‑person ballots on November 13, 2025 at Community Services Building, room G004
• Public comment period as required by the Sunshine Act

The Board of Elections approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The Board then recessed the meeting at 6:02 AM, also unanimously. It scheduled a resumption on November 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM and adjourned at that time, again unanimously.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recessed meeting at 6:02 AM (unanimous)
• Resumed and adjourned meeting on Nov 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several service contracts, including 911 emergency communication optimization and snow removal. The meeting includes a consent agenda for mental health and intellectual disability service agreements.

• Proposal with Mission Critical Partners for 911 Center optimization: $45,500
• Snow removal contract with Aaron Bailey for Philipsburg MDJ office: not to exceed $8,500
• Contract addendum with Service Access and Management, Inc: increase of $104,038
• Agreement with ARC of Centre County for intellectual disability services: $99,300
• Contract renewal with Centre for Community Resources for mental health services: $50,000

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 28 meeting. It also approved three contracts: a $45,500 911 emergency‑communication services contract, an $8,500 snow‑removal contract for the Philipsburg office, and a $2,500 addendum for Bradford Recovery Center. The consent agenda added $104,038 to Human Services contracts, raising the total to $2,630,099, and the Board cancelled the November 25 meeting.

• Approved October 28 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 911 emergency communication contract $45,500 (unanimous)
• Approved snow removal contract with Aaron Bailey up to $8,500 (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum with Millerton Acquisition Sub, LLC dba Bradford Recovery Center $2,500 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda adding $104,038 to Human Services contracts, new total $2,630,099 (unanimous)
• Approved additional Human Services contracts: $99,300 ARC agreement and $50,000 Centre for Community Resources renewal (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated October 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Cancelled Board of Commissioners meeting on November 25, 2025 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. The body will discuss the draft 2024 Audited Finance Statement and review September's interest earnings and financial reports. An update on budget contingencies is also scheduled.

• Draft 2024 Audited Finance Statement
• September interest earnings
• September financial report
• Budget contingencies update

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the September 25, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. The motion was made by Controller Moser, seconded by Commissioner Concepcion, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved September 25, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the October 16 meeting and a series of personnel appointments and funding requests across several departments. Items include new Corrections Officers, a 911 Dispatcher trainee, an Administrative Assistant for Transportation, and District Attorney staff. The board will also adopt a new Vendor Management policy for Information Technology Services.

• Approve appointment of three full‑time Corrections Officers at $22.15/hour (budget impact $4,382 for 2025 each).
• Approve appointment of Jessica M. Lyter as full‑time 911 Dispatcher Trainee at $22.32/hour (budget savings $209 for 2025).
• Approve funding and personnel requisition for a full‑time Administrative Assistant, Transportation (budget impact $6,546 for 2025).
• Approve Vendor Management policy for Information Technology Services, effective October 30, 2025.
• Approve funding and personnel requisitions for District Attorney paralegal positions (budget savings $750 and impact $5,466 for 2025).

The Board approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved a series of personnel appointments and funding across multiple departments, including corrections, elections, emergency communications, human services, transportation, veterans affairs, risk management, weights & measures, judicial and district attorney offices. The Board also adopted a new Vendor Management policy. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved October 16 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved three full‑time Corrections Officer appointments (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of temporary Elections Worker Diane Lomison (unanimous)
• Approved 911 job‑title change and appointment of Dispatcher trainee Jessica Lyter (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Human Services caseworker Jacob Hillard (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for Transportation Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary demotion and title change for Ashley Brownson to Veterans Affairs clerk (unanimous)
• Approved new Vendor Management policy (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider and vote on several personnel actions. It will approve the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. It will approve a promotion and salary increase for Shelby Podliski, changing his title from MDJ Secretary to MDJ Office Supervisor 1, raising his hourly rate from $19.74 to $21.09, with a 2025 budget impact of $242 and an annualized impact of $3,020. It will also approve a lateral transfer for Tommi Howard with no change in pay.

• Approve the minutes from the Salary Board meeting held on October 16, 2025.
• Approve promotion and salary increase for Shelby Podliski (MDJ Secretary to MDJ Office Supervisor 1), hourly rate $19.74 → $21.09, 2025 budget impact $242, annualized $3,020.
• Approve lateral transfer for Tommi Howard (Paralegal, District Attorney) with no change in pay.

The Salary Board approved the minutes from its October 16, 2025 meeting. It also approved the promotion and title change for Shelby Podliski, raising her hourly rate to $21.09. The board approved a lateral transfer for Tommi Howard with no pay change. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 16, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved promotion and title change for Shelby Podliski to MDJ Office Supervisor 1 (unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer for Tommi Howard to full‑time Paralegal (80 hrs) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:03 AM (unanimous)

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will vote to approve the minutes from its September 10, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on project status and note that the October 15 housing summit at the Centre County Human Services Building will be rescheduled pending state budget approval. The board will also set the date for its next meeting.

• Approve September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Project status update (old business)
• Reschedule Housing Summit originally set for October 15, 2025 at the Centre County Human Services Building
• Schedule next Housing Task Force meeting
• Public comment period at start of meeting

The Housing Task Force unanimously approved the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. A tentative date of December 17, 2025 was set for the Housing Summit, pending state budget approval. The next task force meeting was scheduled for November 19, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 12:32 p.m.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tentatively set Housing Summit for Dec 17, 2025 (subject to state budget)
• Scheduled next Housing Task Force meeting for Nov 19, 2025, 12:00‑1:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It will adopt Resolution 13 of 2025 concerning the delayed Commonwealth Budget and adopt two proclamations naming November 2025 as Military Appreciation Month and National Family Caregivers Month. The Board will also approve several contract authorizations for capital projects, transportation services, and human services, and will approve the consent agenda items and other routine actions.

• Adopt Resolution 13 of 2025 addressing the delayed Commonwealth Budget
• Approve contract with Dan Willis Architecture for accessibility audit, not to exceed $11,000
• Approve change orders with Hallstrom Clark Electric totaling $25,835 for fire pump work at the Community Services Building
• Approve contract with White Diamond Express, LLC for out‑of‑county trips: $60 minimum fee and $2.90 per loaded mile (Nov 1 2025‑Oct 31 2030)
• Approve intergovernmental housing agreement for Centre County Correctional Facility at $75 per inmate per day (Jan 1 2026‑Dec 31 2027)

The Board approved the minutes from the October 21 meeting and adopted Resolution 13 urging the Commonwealth to pass the state budget. It also adopted two proclamations designating November 2025 as Military Appreciation Month and National Family Caregivers Month. Several contracts were approved, including capital‑project work, a transportation service contract, and items added to the consent agenda. An appointment to the Local Emergency Planning Committee and the weekly check run were also approved.

• Approved October 21 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 13 urging state budget passage (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 55 declaring November 2025 Military Appreciation Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 56 declaring November 2025 National Family Caregivers Month (unanimous)
• Approved capital‑project contracts: accessibility audit (≤$11,000), Hallstrom Clark Electric change orders ($25,835), McCrossin demolition/change order net $4,514 (unanimous)
• Approved White Diamond Express contract for out‑of‑county trips (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items: intergovernmental housing agreement, Eagle Valley Personal Care Home agreement, Clearfield Aging contract (unanimous)
• Appointed Randi Snook to Local Emergency Planning Committee (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Centre County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will meet to discuss new business and review administrative reports. The board is scheduled to open proposals for the Ishler Subdivision.

• Opening of Ishler Subdivision Proposals
• Determination of 2026 Meeting Dates

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust will vote on several benefit items for the 2026 plan year. Items include approving the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) limit, the Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution amount, Aetna health‑insurance renewal rates, and overall employee contribution rates. The agenda also lists discussion of pet insurance and renewal proposals for life insurance and short‑term disability, though no amounts are specified.

• Approve FSA limit amount for 2026 (amount not specified)
• Approve HSA contribution amount for 2026 (amount not specified)
• Approve Aetna renewal rates for 2026 (rates not specified)
• Approve employee contribution rates for 2026 (rates not specified)
• Discuss pet insurance and life/short‑term disability renewal proposals

The Employee Benefits Trust voted unanimously to move both County‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability coverage to the One America provider. The board also approved increasing the 2026 HSA contribution to $750 and raising the 2026 FSA maximum to $2,500. Additional unanimous actions included maintaining retiree contributions, offering employee‑paid pet insurance, and continuing the three‑year rolling average for health‑insurance rate calculations.

• Approved transfer of County‑paid Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability to One America (unanimous)
• Approved increase of 2026 HSA contribution from $500 to $750 (unanimous)
• Approved increase of 2026 FSA maximum from $2,250 to $2,500 (unanimous)
• Approved maintaining the same monthly retiree contribution for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved offering Pet Insurance with employees paying 100% of cost (unanimous)
• Approved continuing use of the 3‑year rolling average for health‑insurance rate increases (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 10:44 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is meeting to finalize administrative roles for the 2025 Municipal Election. This includes appointing the official count board and designating specific individuals to administer oaths.

• Appointment of Board of Elections and staff as the official count board and Provisional Ballot Board
• Resolution 2 of 2025 to appoint John Franek Jr., Melanie A. Bailey, Natalie Corman, Sharon Johnson, Elizabeth Haushalter, and Susan Knell to administer oaths
• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board unanimously approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously appointed the Board of Elections and staff as the official count and provisional ballot board for the 2025 municipal election and adopted Resolution 2 to name oath administrators. The next meeting was scheduled for November 4, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Board of Elections & staff as official count board for 2025 municipal election (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2 of 2025 appointing oath administrators for 2025 municipal election (unanimous)
• Scheduled next Board of Elections meeting for November 4, 2025 at 6:00 AM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will discuss several subdivision and land development proposals, including a preliminary plan for Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run (49 residential lots) in Benner Township and a final plan for Shady Lane Estates Phases 2 & 3 (50 residential lots) in Walker Township. A final land development plan for Valley Millworks Sawmill (one sawmill) in Marion Township will also be considered. The commission will review ten time‑extension requests for various commercial and industrial projects and a withdrawal of a detox center land‑development plan.

• Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run – Preliminary subdivision plan for 49 residential lots, Benner Township (CCPCDO File #58-25)
• Shady Lane Estates Phases 2 & 3 – Final subdivision plan for 50 residential lots, Walker Township (CCPCDO File #101-25)
• Valley Millworks Sawmill – Final land development plan for one sawmill, Marion Township (CCPCDO File #100-25)
• Ten time‑extension requests for projects such as Stuckey/Poole, Wawa, Dollar General, and others
• Withdrawal of St. Joseph Institute for Addiction – Detox Center land development plan, Taylor Township

The commission approved the September 16, 2025 minutes, tabled the Foxlane Homes preliminary subdivision plan for 30 days, and conditionally approved final plans for Shady Lane Estates and Valley Millworks Sawmill. It also approved a set of 90‑day time‑extension requests for several land‑development projects.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled Foxlane Homes at Buffalo Run preliminary subdivision plan for 30 days (motion carried)
• Granted conditional final plan approval for Shady Lane Estates Phases 2 & 3, subject to engineer and township approvals (motion carried)
• Granted conditional final plan approval for Valley Millworks Sawmill, subject to engineer and township approvals (motion carried)
• Approved October time‑extension requests for multiple land‑development applications (motion carried)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Centre County Board of Assessment Appeals will hear 2025 real estate appeals and render decisions on property valuations. The board will also continue a discussion regarding the disabled war veteran real estate tax exemption.

• Hear 2025 real estate appeals
• Render property valuation appeals
• Discuss disabled war veteran tax exemption

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving contracts for jail housing, asbestos abatement, and a $500,000 opioid response grant. The meeting also includes approving minutes, proclamations, and a consent agenda of facility and service contracts.

• Contract with McCrossin for $31,184.84 for asbestos abatement at Sheriff's Office
• Grant application to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for up to $500,000
• Contract with Bellefonte Borough for vehicle transfer for $1.00
• Contract with TK Elevator for $188,122.10 for elevator maintenance
• Contract with Eduplaytion Station for $10,000 for childcare services

The Board unanimously approved the grant application for up to $500,000 from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to support opioid and substance‑use treatment in the county correctional facility. It also approved a $31,184.84 asbestos‑abatement change order for the Sheriff’s Office and adopted two proclamations designating United Nations Day and Farm City Week. Additional items such as a $1 vehicle transfer to Bellefonte Borough and CNET livestream sponsorships were also approved.

• Approved minutes from Oct 14‑16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 53 declaring Oct 24, 2025 United Nations Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 54 declaring Nov 26‑Dec 3, 2025 Farm City Week (unanimous)
• Approved change order with McCrossin for asbestos abatement $31,184.84 (unanimous)
• Approved State Opioid Response Grant up to $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Agreement with Bellefonte Borough for vehicle transfer $1.00 (unanimous)
• Added Eagle Valley Personal Care Home contract to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved CNET sponsorships for municipal election and Board of Elections livestreams (unanimous)

Emergency Management Agency

The Centre County SARA-LEPC Committee will approve the July 17, 2025 meeting minutes and consider several old‑business items, including the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Grant (HMEP) and a nomination for secretary. New business includes a member application from Randi Snook. The meeting also features hazmat team reports and liaison updates from PEMA, DEP, EPA, and local facilities.

• Review and approval of July 17, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Planning and Training Grant (HMEP)
• Nomination and election of Secretary
• Member application – Randi Snook
• Hazmat Teams Report – Centre Region Hazmat and Eagle Towing & Recovery

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 county budget, including personnel requests and annual allocations. The meeting will also establish a tentative schedule for future budget work sessions.

• 2026 County Budget discussion
• Personnel Requests
• Annual Allocations
• Budget Meeting Schedule

The Board approved numerous personnel and wage requests, including a new on‑call deputy coroner, a step increase for correctional facility leaders, and reclassifications in the District Attorney and Risk Management offices. It also decided not to raise Chief Deputy Coroner rates and rejected the Fly State College Fund proposal due to budget uncertainties. Several items were deferred pending additional information.

• Approved second Deputy Coroner on‑call position (48 hrs/month)
• Approved one‑step wage increase for Correctional Facility Captain and Lieutenants
• Approved reclassification of two District Attorney positions to 40 hrs
• Approved creation of concrete/mason technician position (Facilities Management)
• Approved retention of senior transportation advisor through 2026 (Planning Office)
• Approved reclassification of Risk Management custodial supervisor to exempt status
• Denied the Fly State College Fund creation request
• Decided not to increase Chief Deputy Coroner rates

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving personnel changes, including promotions for Hunter Granite and Joshua Cunningham, and the hiring of new staff for various departments.

• Approve promotion for Hunter Granite to Lieutenant at $26.56/hour
• Approve promotion for Joshua Cunningham to Assistant Public Defender at $35.35/hour
• Approve hiring for two on-call Vehicle Operators
• Approve hiring for two part-time Custodial Workers at $20.00/hour
• Approve hiring for an on-call Deputy Sheriff/Security

The board approved the minutes from the October 2 meeting. It then unanimously approved multiple personnel promotions, funding and hiring actions across departments such as corrections, human services, public defender, risk management, judicial and sheriff offices.

• Approved minutes from Oct 2 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Hunter Granite to Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved funding and hire of Aging Care Manager 2 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of two on‑call Vehicle Operators (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Joshua Cunningham to Assistant Public Defender (unanimous)
• Approved three Risk Management part‑time custodial worker appointments and related funding (unanimous)
• Approved funding and hire of full‑time MDJ Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved funding and hire of on‑call Deputy Sheriff/Security (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Salary Board will first vote to approve the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a retroactive promotion and pay increase for Idriss Tchuinou, a new hourly rate for Anthony LaLota, and overtime pay rules for Correctional Facility Lieutenants and the Captain. The board will also vote on creating two on‑call vehicle operators and two part‑time custodial workers while eliminating one full‑time custodial position.

• Approve the Salary Board meeting minutes from October 2, 2025
• Approve the retroactive promotion and wage increase for Idriss Tchuinou to $21.09/hour effective Oct 13, 2025
• Approve the $21.09/hour rate for Anthony LaLota as full‑time Paralegal effective Oct 20, 2025
• Approve straight‑overtime pay for Correctional Facility Lieutenants and the Captain, effective Oct 19, 2025 through Dec 31, 2025
• Approve creation of two on‑call Vehicle Operators and two part‑time Custodial Workers, and elimination of one full‑time Custodial Worker, all effective Oct 16, 2025

The Salary Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 2 meeting and a series of personnel actions. These included a retroactive promotion for Idriss Tchuinou, a new hourly rate for Anthony LaLota, overtime pay rules for correctional facility staff, creation of two on‑call vehicle operators, and changes to custodial worker positions. All actions were approved without dissent.

• Approved October 2 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive promotion for Idriss Tchuinou (unanimous)
• Approved hourly rate for Anthony LaLota (unanimous)
• Approved straight‑overtime pay for Correctional Facility Lieutenants (unanimous)
• Approved straight‑overtime pay for Correctional Facility Captain (unanimous)
• Approved creation of two on‑call Vehicle Operators (unanimous)
• Approved creation of two part‑time Custodial Workers (unanimous)
• Approved elimination of one full‑time Custodial Worker (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will review items for the 2026 county budget, including Corrections, Cooperative Extension, Court Administration, Probation, and Domestic Relations. The meeting also includes a public comment period and updates to the schedule for upcoming budget work sessions. No final actions are listed on the agenda.

• 2026 County Budget – Corrections
• 2026 County Budget – Cooperative Extension
• 2026 County Budget – Court Administration
• 2026 County Budget – Probation
• 2026 County Budget – Domestic Relations

The Board moved into an Executive Session at 9:42 AM to discuss a personnel issue, then reconvened at 9:52 AM. Later, the Board unanimously recessed the meeting at 10:50 AM and resumed at 12:58 PM. No substantive budget or policy decisions were approved.

• Moved into Executive Session (unanimous vote)
• Recessed the meeting (unanimous vote)

Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee

The Children and Youth Services Advisory Committee will meet to review the Director's report and previous minutes. The committee will discuss the Ethel Beaver Fund and plans for Christmas.

• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes
• Director's Report
• Ethel Beaver Fund Report
• Plans for Christmas

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners will review updates to the 2026 County Budget, including categories such as Children & Youth Services, Aging, Adult Services, Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities, Drug and Alcohol, and Transportation. They will also present a tentative schedule for upcoming budget work sessions and related meetings through December 2025. Public comment will be accepted at the start of the meeting, and agenda additions require a majority vote under Act 65 of 2021.

• Review of 2026 County Budget categories (Children & Youth Services, Aging, Adult Services, Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities, Drug and Alcohol, Transportation)
• Tentative schedule for budget-related meetings: Oct 15, Oct 16, Nov 13, Dec 2, 2025
• Public comment period permitted per the Sunshine Act
• Agenda additions require a majority vote per Act 65 of 2021
• No specific contracts, ordinances, or rezoning items listed

The Board of Commissioners recessed the work session unanimously at 11:57 AM. The remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and updates on 2026 budget requests for Children & Youth Services, Aging, Adult Services, Drug and Alcohol, Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities, and Transportation, with no formal approvals, denials, or tabling recorded.

• Recessed meeting (unanimous vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the October 7 meeting, adopt two proclamations recognizing Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and consider several contract actions. Key actions include approving a $13,989 change order with Watkins Security, LLC, and adding multiple contracts to the next week’s consent agenda, notably a $1,849,791 renewal with Strawberry Fields, Inc. for mental‑health services. The board will also approve the weekly consent agenda, the October 10 check run, and discuss upcoming budget work sessions and public announcements.

• $1,849,791 contract renewal with Strawberry Fields, Inc. for mental‑health services
• $188,122.10 service and maintenance contract with TK Elevator for eleven county elevators
• $13,989 change order with Watkins Security, LLC to relocate five access control doors
• $17,924 purchase and installation of a new garage door for the Centre County Correctional Facility
• $10,000 childcare contract with Eduplaytion Station for children in foster care

The Board approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting, adopted Proclamation 51 for Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Proclamation 52 for Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and approved a $13,989 change order to relocate five access‑control doors. It also moved several facility and human‑services contracts to next week’s consent agenda, approved the environmental review for Strawberry Fields, Inc., and approved the week’s consent agenda and check run.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 51 declaring October 2025 Cybersecurity Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 52 declaring October 2025 Down Syndrome Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved change order with Watkins Security, LLC for $13,989 to relocate five access‑control doors (unanimous)
• Added Facilities contracts (TK Elevator, Berkshire Systems Group, S.A. Comunale) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Overhead Door Company garage‑door contract for the Correctional Facility to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Eduplaytion Station childcare contract for foster‑care children to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the Environmental Review for Strawberry Fields, Inc. (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust will approve the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the renewal of the PCHIPC contract. The agenda also includes time for public comment and open discussion.

• Approve minutes from August 28, 2025
• Consider renewal of PCHIPC
• Public comment period
• Open discussion

The Employee Benefits Trust approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The trustees then unanimously voted to adjourn the October 9, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided during this session.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:55 p.m. (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Prison Board of Inspectors will approve the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes and receive the Warden’s and facility reports on population, work release, medical services, and mental‑health services. It will discuss a follow‑up on the recreation feasibility study and a policy update concerning changes to the law library. Additional items include monthly criminal‑justice planning and community updates from CentrePeace and Prison Society.

• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2025
• Recreation feasibility study follow‑up
• Policy update – law library changes
• Monthly criminal‑justice planning report
• Community updates: CentrePeace and Prison Society

The Board approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved the policy to add the law library to all tablets at no extra cost. No other substantive actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved law library addition to tablets (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet to consider old business and a series of reports. New business includes a September report from the Pennsylvania Office of Drug Surveillance and Misuse Prevention and updates on federal and state drug‑and‑alcohol legislation. Committee reports from four sub‑committees will also be presented, and the public may comment on agenda items.

• Minutes of July & September 2025 (the August meeting was canceled)
• Committee Reports: Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, Independent Grievance Review Panel
• New Business: September Report from the PA Office of Drug Surveillance and Misuse Prevention
• Federal and State D&A‑related legislative updates
• Rolling Agenda

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will hear 2025 real estate appeals and render decisions. The body will also discuss a proposed August 1 deadline for appeals and disabled war veteran tax exemptions.

• Discussion on revising appeal deadline to August 1
• Discussion on disabled war veteran tax exemption
• Hearing of 2025 real estate appeals
• Rendering of appeal decisions
• Approval of April 8, 2025 minutes

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from recent meetings, adopt proclamations for 'Centre County Protects Kids Month' and 'Domestic Violence Awareness Month', and authorize several contracts for housing, mental health services, and facility maintenance.

• Adopt proclamations for 'Centre County Protects Kids Month' and 'Domestic Violence Awareness Month'
• Authorize $56,160 contract for District Attorney's Prosecutors Management Systems
• Authorize $1.85M contract renewal for mental health services with Strawberry Fields, Inc.
• Authorize $14,072.40 contract for mail machine at Community Services Building
• Approve budget amendment moving $118,000 in Children & Youth Services funds

The Board unanimously adopted two proclamations naming October as Centre County Protects Kids Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It also adopted resolutions appointing a Local Fair Housing Officer and a Section 504 Compliance Officer. A $118,000 budget amendment and the environmental review for the Acres Project were approved. Six mental‑health service contracts totaling $2.89 M were added to next week’s consent agenda and the consent agenda items were approved.

• Adopted Proclamation 49 of 2025 – Centre County Protects Kids Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 50 of 2025 – Domestic Violence Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 11 of 2025 appointing Betsy Barndt as Local Fair Housing Officer (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 12 of 2025 appointing Krista Davis as Section 504 Compliance Officer (unanimous)
• Approved $118,000 budget amendment moving funds within FY 24/25 Act 148 report (unanimous)
• Approved environmental review for the Acres Project (unanimous)
• Added six mental‑health service contracts totaling $2.89 M to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s Consent Agenda, including contract renewals and addenda (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session with a public comment period. They will review any agenda additions under Act 65 and discuss the 2026 County Budget items for facilities and capital projects. A tentative schedule of upcoming budget work sessions through December 2025 is also presented.

• Public comment period (up to five minutes per speaker)
• Discussion of 2026 County Budget – Facilities
• Discussion of 2026 County Budget – Capital Projects
• Presentation of tentative budget work session schedule (Oct 7 – Dec 2, 2025)
• Review of Act 65 requirements for adding items to the agenda

The Work Session discussed the 2026 County budget for Facilities and Capital Projects, but no formal approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded. The only action taken was a unanimous vote to adjourn the meeting at 2:18 PM.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the September 18 meeting and adopt a proclamation for "Support your Local Chamber of Commerce Day." It will also approve a series of personnel funding and title changes across several departments, including corrections, conservation, emergency services, human services, risk management, the controller's office, and the district attorney's office. Additionally, the board will adopt revisions to the Classification and Compensation policy, engage the law firm Margolis Edelstein for civil matters, and approve a $2,000 grant for the County CJAB Technical Assistance and Training Grant.

• Approve $2,000 grant for County CJAB Technical Assistance and Training Grant (Oct 2 2025–Jun 30 2026)
• Approve funding for Lieutenant, Correctional Facility – salary impact $12,433 for 2025
• Approve funding for Fiscal Technician‑Conservation – salary impact $8,836 for 2025
• Approve funding for two part‑time Custodial Workers, Risk Management – salary impact $8,351 for 2025
• Approve engagement with law offices of Margolis Edelstein for civil matters

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 18 meeting and adopted Proclamation 48 designating October 15 as Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. It approved funding and personnel requisitions for several positions, including a full‑time Lieutenant at the Correctional Facility and a 911 Dispatcher trainee. The Board also approved a $2,000 grant for the County CJAB Technical Assistance and Training Grant and updated the Classification and Compensation policy.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 48 of 2025 for Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for Lieutenant, Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Approved title change and funding for Fiscal Technician‑Conservation (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full‑time 911 Dispatcher trainee (unanimous)
• Approved new job description and funding for two part‑time Custodial Workers, Risk Management (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive funding and personnel requisition for Payroll Coordinator, Controller (unanimous)
• Approved grant application for County CJAB Technical Assistance and Training Grant ($2,000) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The board will first vote to approve the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. It will then consider and vote on a series of personnel actions, including a voluntary demotion for Carl Gemmati, a promotion for Julee Smith Rote, a new rate for Sarah Grimm, and revisions to the 2025 non‑union wage scale. The board will also approve a reclassification and two new part‑time custodial positions in Risk Management. Each action includes specified salary budget impacts for 2025 and projected impacts for 2026.

• Approve the Salary Board meeting minutes from September 18, 2025
• Approve Carl Gemmati’s voluntary demotion with a 2025 budget impact of $717
• Approve Julee Smith Rote’s promotion with a 2025 budget impact of $3,830
• Approve the revised 2025 non‑union wage scale adding grade SG‑03(PTCW)
• Approve Risk Management reclassification and two part‑time custodial workers with a 2025 budget impact of $8,351

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the September 18 meeting and a series of personnel actions, including a demotion in the Courts, a promotion in the Controllers, a new rate for a Recorder of Deeds clerk, and revisions to the non‑union wage scale. It also reclassified a full‑time custodial worker and created two part‑time custodial positions in Risk Management. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved September 18, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved voluntary demotion of Carl Gemmati (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Julee Smith Rote (unanimous)
• Approved salary rate for Sarah Grimm (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2025 non‑union wage scale (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of full‑time Custodial Worker, Risk Management (unanimous)
• Approved creation of two part‑time Custodial Workers, Risk Management (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:08 AM (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council is holding a virtual training session instead of its regular monthly meeting. The session focuses on Community Engagement and Marketing Training.

• 90-minute training presentation by Rebekah Grmela

The Centre County Local Interagency Coordinating Council replaced its regular business meeting with a training session on community engagement and marketing presented by Rebekah Grmela of Right + Good Consulting. The session covered marketing strategies, inclusive communications, and use of social media, email, and technology tools. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several capital project change orders and transportation grants. The meeting includes approvals for human services contracts and appointments to county authorities.

• Purchase of two 2024 Ford Transit vans and one 2025 Chrysler Voyager for $296,722
• Change orders for Community Services Building renovations and parking totaling $1,076,790
• Consulting contract with Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC for internal control evaluation up to $75,000
• Contract renewal with People R’ Us Community Residential Services, Inc. for $160,000
• Proclamation 47 of 2025 designating October 9, 2025, as a 'Day of Caring'

The Board adopted Proclamation 47 declaring October 9, 2025 a “Day of Caring.” It approved the PennDOT Public Transportation Capital Grant and the purchase of two Ford Transit vans and related equipment. Several capital project change orders and the weekly consent agenda were also approved.

• Adopted Proclamation 47 of 2025 proclaiming Oct 9 as “Day of Caring.”
• Approved PennDOT Public Transportation Capital Grant agreement ($285,000).
• Approved purchase of two 2024 Ford Transit vans, two TSI camera systems, and one 2025 Chrysler Voyager van ($296,722).
• Approved change orders with McCrossin for roof hatch ladder and sink trench drain ($9,609.20).
• Approved FY 24‑25 fourth quarter Drug and Alcohol report.
• Approved this week’s Consent Agenda.
• Approved appointments and reappointments for Recycling & Refuse Authority, Housing Authority, and Ag Land Preservation Board.
• Approved the check run dated September 26, 2025.

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The Agricultural Land Preservation Board will approve the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss old business including a surveyor update and guideline revisions. New business includes a proposal to change the meeting time and a review of the Campbell Subdivision request. The meeting also provides time for public comment and a coordinator report on farm progress and a Halfmoon Township meeting.

• Approval of May 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Surveyor update and discussion of guidelines
• Proposal to change the regular meeting time
• Review of Campbell Subdivision request
• Coordinator’s report on farm progress and Halfmoon Township meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approving the minutes from its August 28, 2025 meeting. It will receive an update on the 2024 audit. It will review the interest earnings and financial report for August 2025.

• Approve minutes from August 28, 2025 Finance Committee meeting
• 2024 audit update
• Interest earnings for August 2025
• Financial report for August 2025

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote after a motion by Treasurer Colleen Kennedy and a second by Controller Jason Moser. No other actions were decided during the session. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Dershem.

• Approved August 28, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will review the 2026 County Budget, including annual allocations and personnel requests. They will also present a tentative schedule for upcoming budget‑related meetings in October, November, and December 2025. Public comment will be accepted at the start of the session and before each official action.

• 2026 County Budget – Annual Allocations
• 2026 County Budget – Personnel Requests
• Tentative budget meeting schedule (Oct 2, Oct 7, Oct 14‑15, Nov 13, Dec 2)
• Public comment period for agenda items
• Additions to agenda governed by Act 65 of 2021

The Board approved placeholder funding for 2026, including $15,000 for Downtown Bellefonte Inc., $2,000 for three local fire companies, $3,000 for Bellefonte EMS, and a $50,000 cap for the Centre County Industrial Development Corporation. It also approved several personnel requests, such as the Aging Department regrade and hour increase, the Conservation District position, and Risk Management grade changes. Other personnel requests were sent back for more information and will be revisited at future meetings.

• Allocated $15,000 to Downtown Bellefonte Inc. for 2026
• Allocated $2,000 to Logan, Undine, and Pleasant Gap fire companies for 2026
• Allocated $3,000 to Bellefonte EMS for 2026
• Set CBICC funding cap at $50,000 for 2026
• Approved Aging Department position regrade and hour increase
• Approved Conservation District personnel request funded by state grants
• Approved Risk Management position grade change and reclassification to exempt
• Deferred Coroner Department personnel reclassification request pending more information

Board of Commissioners

The Board will approve the September 16 meeting minutes and adopt two proclamations recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and Centre County Sports Hall of Fame Day. Commissioners will consider and act on several contracts, including a $1,824.66 addendum for public defender data storage, a renewal for correctional facility commissary services, a consulting contract up to $75,000 for internal controls, and multiple capital‑project change orders totaling about $1 M for the Community Services Building. The Board will also approve grant and allocation awards for election ballot redesign ($500), medical assistance transportation ($1,177,378), older adult services ($982,055), and the Opiate Settlement funding documents. Additional items such as a legal‑research contract for the correctional facility and two development MOUs will be placed on next week’s consent agenda, and the weekly consent agenda and check run will be approved.

• Approve $1,824.66 contract addendum with Abacus Data Systems, Inc dba CARET for public defender storage.
• Approve consulting contract with Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC up to $75,000 for internal control evaluation.
• Approve capital project change orders for Community Services Building: $491,207.88 renovation, $432,937.41 demolition and parking addition, $102,090 electrical work, $50,554.76 HVAC upgrades (total ~ $1 M).
• Approve $1,177,378 Medical Assistance Transportation Program allocation for FY 2025‑2026.
• Approve $982,055 Older Adult Services Grant from Pennsylvania Department of Aging.

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. It adopted Proclamation 45 designating September 15–October 15, 2025 as Hispanic Heritage Month and Proclamation 46 designating October 19, 2025 as Centre County Sports Hall of Fame Day. The Board approved several contracts and grants, including a $1,824.66 addendum with Abacus Data Systems, a $500 Provisional Ballot redesign grant, a $1,177,378 Medical Assistance Transportation Program allocation, a $982,055 Older Adult Services grant, and settlement documents for Opiate Settlement funding. The consent agenda and the September 19, 2025 check run were also approved.

• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 45 – Hispanic Heritage Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 46 – Centre County Sports Hall of Fame Day (unanimous)
• Approved Abacus Data Systems contract addendum $1,824.66 (unanimous)
• Approved $500 Provisional Ballot redesign grant (unanimous)
• Approved $1,177,378 Medical Assistance Transportation Program allocation (unanimous)
• Approved $982,055 Older Adult Services grant (unanimous)
• Approved Opiate Settlement funding settlement documents (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to review and approve policies and materials for the 2025 November Municipal Election. This includes voting procedures and the physical production of ballots.

• Approval of Voter Registration Drives Policy
• Approval of Poll Watcher Policy
• Approval of ballot design and layout
• Approval of ballot quantities to purchase for the November Municipal Election
• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the September 11 meeting. It also unanimously adopted the Voter Registration Drives Policy, the Poll Watcher Policy, the ballot design and layout, and the ballot quantities for the November 2025 municipal election. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 3:21 PM.

• Approved September 11, 2025 Board of Elections minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Voter Registration Drives Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Poll Watcher Policy (unanimous)
• Approved ballot design & layout (unanimous)
• Approved ballot quantities for the 2025 November Municipal Election (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote to approve the minutes from the September 4 meeting and adopt Proclamation 44 designating September 20, 2025 as Constitution Day. It will also approve several personnel actions, including new correctional officers, an elections clerk, a 911 dispatcher promotion, a caseworker, and a planner. The agenda includes a contract renewal with Traveler’s Insurance for $56,298 covering September 26, 2025 to September 26, 2026.

• Approve minutes from the September 4, 2025 Board meeting.
• Adopt Proclamation 44 of 2025 proclaiming September 20, 2025 as “Constitution Day Celebration.”
• Approve contract renewal with Traveler’s Insurance for $56,298 (Sept 26 2025 – Sept 26 2026).
• Approve funding and personnel for three full‑time Corrections Officers (salary budget impact 2025 $49,280).
• Approve appointment of Allissa J. McCloskey as full‑time Elections Clerk (80% position).

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting and adopted Proclamation 44 designating September 20, 2025 as Constitution Day. The board also approved multiple personnel actions, including new corrections officers, an elections clerk, a 911 dispatcher promotion, a caseworker for Children & Youth Services, and a planner appointment. Additionally, the board approved a $56,298 contract renewal with Traveler’s Insurance for privacy/security policy coverage.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 44 of 2025 designating Sep 20, 2025 Constitution Day (unanimous)
• Approved three full‑time Corrections Officer positions; 2025 salary impact $49,280 (unanimous)
• Approved part‑time Corrections Officer and appointment of Darrin Sergeant; 2025 impact $7,838 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Allissa J. McCloskey as full‑time Elections Clerk; 2025 impact $6,533 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Dayton Barger to 911 Dispatcher; 2025 impact $571 (unanimous)
• Approved full‑time Caseworker 2 for Children & Youth Services; 2025 impact $12,628 (unanimous)
• Approved $56,298 contract renewal with Traveler’s Insurance (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve personnel changes and pay rates for the Coroner, Courts, and Human Services departments. Decisions include appointing a Deputy Coroner and authorizing additional work hours for caseworkers and supervisors.

• Approve pay rate of $19.83/hour for Matthew R. Burnheimer as on-call/occasional Deputy Coroner
• Approve extra on-call payments for Deputy Coroners (p.c. #21203, 21205, 21206, 21207, 21208 & 21209) with a 2025 budget impact of $2,080
• Approve lateral transfer of Tamara Smith to MDJ Office Supervisor 1, MDJ-Centre Hall
• Approve extension for three full-time Caseworker 2 (EI) to work up to 5 additional hours per week (2025 budget impact $3,430)
• Approve extension for full-time Early Intervention Supervisor to work up to 5 additional hours per week (2025 budget impact $2,268)

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the September 4 meeting. It unanimously approved a new hourly rate for a deputy coroner and an on‑call payment extension for deputy coroners. The Board also approved a lateral transfer for an MDJ office supervisor and extensions for human services staff to work additional hours.

• Approved September 4, 2025 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved coroner rate for Matthew R. Burnheimer at $19.83/hour effective Sep 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved on‑call payment extension for deputy coroners (4 hrs per 12 on‑call hrs) effective Oct 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer of Tamara Smith to MDJ‑Centre Hall with no pay change (unanimous)
• Approved extension for three full‑time Caseworker 2 positions to work up to 5 extra hours per week (unanimous)
• Approved extension for Early Intervention Supervisor to work up to 5 extra hours per week (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Centre County Planning Commission will review a large volume of land development plans, including a final plan for The Cascade with 219 units, and will address 23 time extension requests. The agenda also includes a virtual sub-committee meeting and a transportation update.

• The Cascade final land development plan: 219 units (146 residential, 73 non-residential) in Benner Township
• 23 time extension requests for August and September
• Centre County Major Subdivision and Land Development Sub-Committee meeting scheduled for September 25
• Review of 11 new land development requests for the September 16 meeting
• Centre County Transportation Update

The commission approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. It granted conditional final approval of The Cascade land development plan in Benner Township, pending engineer and zoning officer comments and required signatures. The commission also approved a series of ninety‑day time‑extension requests for multiple subdivision and land‑development applications submitted for August and September. The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Conditionally approved The Cascade final land development plan (motion carried)
• Approved August and September time‑extension requests for listed subdivision/land‑development files (motion carried)
• Scheduled Major Subdivision and Land Development Plan Sub‑Committee virtual meeting for Sep 25, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. (noted)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review contracts for housing assistance, legal research for the correctional facility, and deed book restoration. The board is also considering development plans for a residential subdivision in Walker Township and a sawmill in Marion Township.

• Contract with Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for $85,000 for Housing Navigation and Rental Assistance Programs
• Contract with Kofile Technologies, Inc for $59,086.29 for deed book preservation
• Contract with LexisNexis for $28,152 for legal research materials at the Centre County Correctional Facility
• MOU for Shady Lane Estates Phases 2 & 3 in Walker Township (50 housing sites on 11.766 acres)
• MOU for Valley Millworks in Marion Township (10,715 square foot sawmill)

The Board unanimously approved a contract with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for $85,000 to fund the Housing Navigation Program and Rental Assistance Program through September 2027. It also adopted two proclamations designating Constitution Week and Port Matilda Centennial Celebration Day. Additional contracts and agenda items were added to future consent agendas, and the meeting minutes and check run were approved.

• Approved contract with Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for $85,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 42 of 2025 designating September 17–23, 2025 as Constitution Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 43 of 2025 designating September 21, 2025 as Port Matilda Centennial Celebration Day (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Recorder of Deeds contract with Kofile Technologies, Inc for $59,086.29 (unanimous)
• Approved CNET sponsorship for Housing Summit event on October 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated September 12, 2025 (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Centre County Prison Board of Inspectors will approve the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. The warden will present a draft recreation study for discussion. Public comments may be heard on items not on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with announcements and scheduling of the next session.

• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2025
• Presentation of draft recreation study by the warden
• Public comments on items not appearing on the agenda

The Prison Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. The board reached consensus that jail administration will present a recommendation on outdoor recreation improvements at the November meeting, with security issues to be handled in executive sessions. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to receive jail administration's outdoor recreation recommendation at November meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will meet to approve the ballot return and collection plan for the 2025 Municipal Election. The board is also considering policies regarding voter registration drives and poll watchers. Additionally, the board will discuss the election satellite van schedule.

• 2025 Municipal Election Ballot Return & Collection Plan
• Voter Registration Drives Policy
• Poll Watcher Policy
• Election Satellite van schedule

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It approved the 2025 Municipal Election Ballot Return & Collection Plan by a 2‑1 vote. The Voter Registration Drives Policy and the Poll Watcher Policy were each unanimously tabled until the September 18, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 4:00 PM.

• Approved August 28, 2025 Board of Elections minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Municipal Election Ballot Return & Collection Plan (2-1)
• Tabled Voter Registration Drives Policy until Sep 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled Poll Watcher Policy until Sep 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Drug and Alcohol Planning Council

The Centre County Drug and Alcohol Planning Council will meet on September 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in Room 1034 of the Community Services Building, 502 East Howard St., Bellefonte, PA, with a virtual Zoom option. The agenda includes reviewing the August report from the Pennsylvania Office of Drug Surveillance and Misuse Prevention and providing updates on federal and state drug‑and‑alcohol related legislation. The council will also consider committee reports, old business, a rolling agenda, and items from the floor before adjournment, which is marked as a voting agenda item.

• Review of August report from PA Office of Drug Surveillance and Misuse Prevention
• Federal and state drug‑and‑alcohol legislative updates
• Committee reports from Personnel, Community Education, Planning/Evaluation, and Independent Grievance Review Panel
• Minutes of July 2025 (meeting canceled)
• Adjournment (voting agenda item)

Housing Task Force

The Centre County Housing Task Force will consider approval of the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will receive updates on the current housing project status and plan the Housing Summit scheduled for October 15, 2025 at the Centre County Human Services Building. The task force will set the date for its next meeting.

• Approve minutes from the August 20, 2025 Housing Task Force meeting
• Review status of the current housing project
• Plan the Housing Summit on October 15, 2025 at the Centre County Human Services Building
• Determine date for the next Housing Task Force meeting

The task force approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting after adding Lyn Gotwalt’s name, with the motion carried unanimously. The next meeting was set for October 10, 2025 at the Willowbank Office Building. The meeting was then adjourned by motion of Steve Dershem, seconded by Amber Concepcion.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 10, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including adopting a resolution to apply for a Community Development Block Grant, approving contracts for public safety and technology services, and renewing a large foster‑care contract. The meeting also includes approval of the September 2 minutes, the consent agenda, and the upcoming public meeting schedule. All actions are listed as approvals or adoptions on the agenda.

• Adopt Resolution 10 authorizing a Community Development Block Grant application
• Approve STOP Violence Against Women pass‑through agreements totaling $145,000
• Approve renewal of Centre County Youth Services Bureau contract for $2,216,990
• Approve IT contract renewal with Aspire Technology Partners for $34,852.36
• Approve lease of Community Services Building at 502 E Howard Street for $1,272 per month

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved the September 2 meeting minutes and adopted Resolution 10 to apply for the FY2025 Community Development Block Grant. It also approved several contracts, including a $145,000 STOP Violence Against Women grant agreement and a $59,086.29 deed‑book preservation contract. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from September 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 10 authorizing FY2025 Community Development Block Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Planning & Community Development Financial Management Plan and Procurement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Title IV‑D Cooperative Agreement contract renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $145,000 STOP Violence Against Women pass‑through agreements (unanimous)
• Approved $59,086.29 contract with Kofile Technologies for deed‑book preservation (unanimous)
• Approved $34,852.36 IT contract renewal with Aspire Technology Partners (unanimous)
• Approved Housing Authority resignation (unanimous)

Records Improvement Committee

The committee will meet to review the current Records Improvement Plan, resolution, and funding guidelines. The board will also consider approving minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of May 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Records Improvement Fund Financial Report
• Review of Records Improvement Committee Resolution
• Review of Records Improvement Plan
• Review of funding guideline documents

The Records Improvement Committee approved the minutes from its May 13, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. No other actions were approved; members discussed possible updates to the committee’s resolution, improvement plan, and funding guidelines, but no votes were taken. The meeting was then adjourned at 2:46 PM by unanimous consent.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:46 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 21 meeting. It also approved a series of staffing and salary items, including correctional officers, HR and human services positions, a veterans clerk, a risk‑management custodian, and a prothonotary clerk. Additionally, the Board approved a $3,100 contract with Dark Mind Productions, LLC for videography services. All actions were voted on unanimously.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved correctional facility staff appointments i‑vi (unanimous)
• Approved funding for on‑call HR Office Floater (unanimous)
• Approved new job description for Human Services/Volunteer Program Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved MH/ID/EI caseworker appointment and job‑description revisions (unanimous)
• Approved Veterans Affairs Department Clerk 3 position (unanimous)
• Approved full‑time Custodial Worker for Risk Management (unanimous)
• Approved $3,100 videography contract with Dark Mind Productions, LLC (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved the reclassification and title change for the full‑time RSVP Assistant, Aging (p.c. #52127) to Human Services/Volunteer Program Assistant, Aging, effective October 1, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 21, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Aging position p.c. #52127 to SG‑05 title (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC)

The Local Interagency Coordinating Council will meet virtually to discuss organizational structure and guidelines. The body will review the council agreement and identify candidates for ongoing membership.

• Review of Local Interagency Coordinating Council Guidelines
• Local Interagency Coordinating Council Agreement
• Discussion of meeting structure and standing agenda items
• Identification of candidates for ongoing membership
• Updates on social media training

The council set the next meeting for a social media training on October 1, 2025, replacing the regular business meeting. It approved a new structure to discuss one rotating topic each month, with reviews every three months. The treasury was opened with a starting balance of $1,000.

• Scheduled social media training for Oct 1, 2025 (replaces regular meeting)
• Adopted rotating‑topic meeting structure with quarterly reviews
• Opened treasury with starting balance of $1,000

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several contract renewals for human services and IT. The body is also deciding on a proclamation for Hunger Action Month and approving a check run from August 29, 2025.

• Contract renewal with Centre County Youth Services Bureau for $2,216,990
• Contract renewal with Housing Transitions, Inc. for $432,582
• Contract renewal with Centre Region Parks and Recreation Authority for $129,170
• IT contract renewal with Aspire Technology Partners, LLC for $34,852.36
• Comcast Business addendum increasing total contract to $27,972.77

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting and adopted Proclamation 41 designating September 2025 as Hunger Action Month. It added IT and youth services contracts to next week’s consent agenda and approved the Act 148 Fourth Quarter FY 24/25 report. The consent agenda, which includes a $432,582 Housing Transitions contract, and the August 29 check run were also approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from Aug 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 41 naming Sep 2025 Hunger Action Month (unanimous)
• Added IT contract renewal and Comcast addendum to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Youth Services Bureau contract renewal to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Act 148 Fourth Quarter FY 24/25 report (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s Consent Agenda, including $432,582 Housing Transitions contract (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated Aug 29, 2025 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the July 31, 2025 Finance Committee meeting, after a motion by Treasurer Kennedy and a second by Controller Moser. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 a.m. after routine discussion items.

• Approved July 31, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the updated mail ballot packet, including continuing prepaid postage for this year's mail‑in ballots. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 10:14 AM.

• Approved June 3, 2025 Board of Elections minutes (unanimous)
• Approved mail ballot packet (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the August 19 meeting and adopted two proclamations designating August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day and September as Suicide Awareness Month. It also approved several contracts, most notably the C‑PACE Statement of Levy & Lien Agreement that finances the $20 million Home2 Suites hotel project, a transportation MOU with CATA, and an accessibility audit for polling locations. Additional approvals included adult‑services funding items, letters of support for local grant applications, a CNET sponsorship, and the weekly check run.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 39 designating August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 40 designating September as Suicide Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved C‑PACE Statement of Levy & Lien Agreement for Home2 Suites Hotel project (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Dan Willis Architecture for polling‑location accessibility audit (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with CATA for transportation services (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Services funding items i‑iii totaling $187,471.12 (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for Downtown Bellefonte Main Street Grant and SEDA‑COG RTAP grant (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the August 14 meeting. It also approved a series of personnel appointments and funding requisitions across corrections, human services, emergency communications, planning, and the sheriff’s office. Additionally, the board approved a $68,029.50 contract with SHI International Corp for email protection services. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved August 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for Corrections Officer p.c. #33366 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments for C&YS caseworkers p.c. #51116 and #51132 (unanimous)
• Approved appointments for 911 Dispatcher Trainees p.c. #35416 and #35415 (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for Planner-Community Planning Specialist p.c. #15113 (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for Deputy Coroner p.c. #21210 (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisitions for Deputy Sheriffs p.c. #21122 and #21126 (unanimous)
• Approved $68,029.50 IT contract with SHI International Corp (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to approve specific personnel actions and pay rates. These items include the creation of a new deputy position and several staff promotions.

• Creation of an on-call/occasional Deputy Coroner with a 2025 budget impact of $1,701
• Appointment of Tammy J. Jurkowski as full-time Prothonotary Clerk at $17.36/hour
• Promotion of Scott Hertzog to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security with a 2025 budget impact of $6,622
• Promotion of John Aston III to part-time Deputy Sheriff/Security with a 2025 budget impact of $4,296

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting. It created an on‑call/occasional Deputy Coroner position (p.c. #21210) and set the hourly rate for Tammy J. Jurkowski. The Board also approved two Sheriff promotions, moving Scott Hertzog to full‑time and John Aston III to part‑time. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved August 7, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved creation of on‑call Deputy Coroner (p.c. #21210) (unanimous)
• Approved hourly rate $17.36 for Tammy J. Jurkowski (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Scott Hertzog to full‑time Deputy Sheriff/Security (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of John Aston III to part‑time Deputy Sheriff/Security (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:06 AM (unanimous)

Housing Task Force

The task force approved the minutes from its July 16, 2025 meeting after a motion by John Franek and second by Amber Concepcion, with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Amber Concepcion, seconded by John Franek, also unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 10, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners will consider approving grant applications for transportation and emergency preparedness, as well as several contract renewals and addendums for human services. The meeting will also include the approval of meeting minutes and a check run.

• Public Transportation Operating Assistance Grant: $939,000
• Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant application
• Contract renewal with Adelphoi Village: $260,000
• Contract renewal with Pressley Ridge: $60,000
• Contract renewal with Families United Network: $40,000

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several grant applications, contracts, and agenda items. Key approvals included a $939,000 Public Transportation Operating Assistance Grant and a Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant. The Board also accepted a resignation from the Recycling & Refuse Authority and approved the meeting's consent agenda.

• Approved minutes from August 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $939,000 Public Transportation Operating Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved rental agreement with Cen-Clear for conference room ($150) (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Agreement with Bennett Hoffman for emergency transport services ($25,000) (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum with Center for Community Resources ($500) (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Trilby Mayes from Recycling & Refuse Authority (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s consent agenda (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Prison Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the policy reviews and updates. The Board also unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved policy reviews and updates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners will consider the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Needs Based Plan and Budget for Children and Youth Services. The meeting includes votes on personnel promotions, a public communications policy update, and several staffing agreements for custodial workers.

• FY 2026-2027 Needs Based Plan and Budget for Children and Youth Services
• $1,000 contract with Lamar for a digital billboard in Benner Township to advertise custodial positions
• Professional services agreements with Advantage Resource Group and The HR Office for temporary custodial staffing
• Revisions to the Public Communications policy
• Promotion of Emalee Neff to Caseworker 1 with a 2025 budget impact of $2,704

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the August 7 meeting, a promotion for Emalee Neff, funding for a new caseworker in Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities, and revisions to the Public Communications policy. They also approved four Risk Management service agreements and a billboard ad, and adopted the FY 2026‑27 Needs Based Plan and Budget for Children & Youth Services totaling $19,227,581. Finally, the board renewed the Child Welfare Information System data sharing agreement.

• Approved minutes from August 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Emalee Neff to Caseworker 1 (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for Caseworker 2, MH/ID (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to the Public Communications policy (unanimous)
• Approved four Risk Management service agreements and a $1,000 billboard contract (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026‑27 Needs Based Plan and Budget for Children & Youth Services ($19,227,581) (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Child Welfare Information System data sharing agreement (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. Treasurer Kennedy moved to adjourn the meeting at 1:55 PM, seconded by Controller Moser, and the motion was approved unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:55 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss participating in national prescription opiate litigation to receive funding for affected individuals. The board is also reviewing multiple contract renewals for foster care and residential services for youth, as well as capital project change orders for the Community Services Building.

• Settlement documents for national prescription opiate litigation funding (2026-2041)
• Contract renewals for youth services with Adelphoi Village ($260,000), Pressley Ridge ($60,000), and Families United Network ($40,000)
• Capital project change orders for Community Services Building with Ainsworth, Inc. ($27,962.05) and GM McCrossin ($3,909.76)
• Contract with Landscape II for Community Services Building planting and beds ($22,820)
• Proposal with Muhlenberg Greene Architects for Willowbank Building design and planning ($39,500)

The Board approved the minutes from the August 5 meeting and adopted Proclamation 38 naming August 15‑23 as “Grange Fair Days.” It approved several capital change orders, a new actuarial services agreement, the fourth‑quarter transportation report, and settlement documents for the state opiate lawsuit. The consent agenda, including design services and multiple service renewals, was also approved, and the August 8 check run was ratified.

• Approved minutes from Aug 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 38 proclaiming Aug 15‑23 as “Grange Fair Days” (unanimous)
• Approved capital change orders for Community Services Building totaling $27,962.05, $5,871.61, $1,961.85, $3,909.76 and $22,820 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company for actuarial services (unanimous)
• Approved FY 24‑25 fourth‑quarter report for Medical Assistance Transportation Program ($263,395) (unanimous)
• Approved settlement documents for Opiate Settlement Funding (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including design contract ($39,500) and multiple service renewals (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated Aug 8, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved funding and personnel requisitions for corrections officers, elections staff, an aging care manager, transportation vehicle operators, a custodial worker, a probation leave, and a prothonotary clerk. The board also approved the purchase of ten POE switches from CXtec for $16,072.68. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel for three full‑time Corrections Officers (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel for one full‑time Elections Clerk and six temporary Elections Workers (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Aging Care Manager Tracy A. Ruffner (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of two on‑call Vehicle Operators for Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel for a full‑time Custodial Worker in Risk Management (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ten POE switches from CXtec for $16,072.68 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a $35.35 hourly rate for Gurtej S. Grewal as a Judicial Legal Specialist, and a promotion for Tina Barber to Paralegal/Victim Witness Assistant at $21.09 hourly. Finally, the Board unanimously created a full‑time, 80% Elections Clerk position with a 2025 budget impact of $18,277.

• Approved July 24, 2025 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $35.35/hour rate for Gurtej S. Grewal, Judicial Legal Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Tina Barber to Paralegal/Victim Witness Assistant at $21.09/hour (unanimous)
• Approved creation of full‑time 80% Elections Clerk position, $18,277 2025 budget impact (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the FY 2025‑2026 Human Services Block Grant plan worth $7,903,984 and a series of capital‑project, election, housing and transportation contracts. It also adopted Proclamation 37 designating August 2025 as Child Support Awareness Month and approved the July 29 meeting minutes. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Human Services Block Grant Plan ($7,903,984) – unanimous
• Approved Capital Project items ii‑v (elevator monitoring $840, security camera change orders $41,136.56, accessible route design $4,585, IT equipment $33,537.29) – unanimous
• Approved 2025/2026 Election Integrity Grant application ($526,589.85) – unanimous
• Approved termination extension for Appalachian Regional Commission grant ($300,000) – unanimous
• Approved Operating Cost Adjustment Factor increase for Beaver Farm – unanimous
• Approved engagement letter with Babst, Calland, Clements and Zomnir, P.C. – unanimous
• Approved In‑Kind purchase of six vehicles from Penn State University ($98,477.50) – unanimous
• Approved two 2019 Chevrolet cutaway vans from CATA and purchase of tires/decals (up to $3,500) – unanimous

Finance Committee

The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the June 26, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. No other motions were taken; the remainder of the session consisted of financial reports and announcements. The next Finance Committee meeting is set for August 28, 2025.

• Approved June 26, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the July 22 meeting minutes and adopted Proclamation 36 of 2025 naming August 2025 as Gastroparesis Awareness Month. It approved $279,418 for two water‑line projects with 2025 CDBG funds, an $89,150 professional services agreement with SEDA‑COG, and several capital‑project contracts including power for roller shades ($35,180), mail‑machine relocation ($2,560), tree services ($23,790), and a $47,655 IT firewall support renewal. The Board also approved a $9,376 HUD memorandum of understanding and adopted the week’s consent agenda. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 36 of 2025 designating August 2025 as Gastroparesis Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved Haines‑Woodward water line replacement and Haines‑Aaronsburg Plum Street water main projects totaling $279,418 with CDBG funds (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with SEDA‑COG for FY 2024 CDBG administration ($89,150) (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Projects contracts: power for roller shades ($35,180) and mail‑machine relocation ($2,560) (unanimous)
• Added contract with Cutting Edge Tree Professionals, LLC for tree pruning and removal ($23,790) to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal with CDW‑G, LLC for Palo Alto firewall support ($47,655) (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with HUD for Eastern PA Continuum of Care ($9,376) (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The board approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. It voted to award the Corl Farm survey in Benner Township and the Strouse Farm survey in Ferguson Township to Hess & Fisher Engineers. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Awarded Corl Farm survey to Hess & Fisher Engineers (motion carried)
• Awarded Strouse Farm survey to Hess & Fisher Engineers (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the July 10 meeting and retroactively updated the on‑call duty position list. It also approved several full‑time appointments, funding requests, a promotion, a deputy sheriff position, the 2026 holiday schedule, and a satisfaction piece for a property on Hecla Road. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive update to Authorized Mandated On‑Call Duty Position list (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kelly E. Moynes as full‑time Caseworker 1, C&YS (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for on‑call Vehicle Operator, Transportation (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Sherry Narehood to Veterans Affairs Services Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full‑time Deputy Sheriff/Security (salary savings) (unanimous)
• Adopted the 2026 Holiday Schedule for Centre County Government Offices (unanimous)
• Approved satisfaction piece for 341 Hecla Road, Mingoville (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved extending the temporary County Detective assigned to the PSP Auto Theft Task Force through September 2, 2026. The Board unanimously changed Shawn Weaver from full‑time Deputy Sheriff to on‑call/occasional Deputy Sheriff, noting a 2025 salary budget impact of $2,445 and a 2026 annualized impact of $6,113. Finally, the Board unanimously promoted Jody Knoffsinger to MDJ Office Supervisor with a higher hourly rate.

• Approved July 10, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved extension of temporary County Detective (p.c. #22196) through Sep 2 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved change of status/hours for Deputy Sheriff Shawn Weaver (p.c. #21131) to on‑call, with $2,445 2025 budget impact (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Jody Knoffsinger to MDJ Office Supervisor 1 (p.c. #25301) with $21.94/hr rate (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Trust

The Centre County Employee Benefits Trust unanimously approved the 90 Day My Way program to begin on January 1 2026. The board also unanimously approved the June 10 2025 meeting minutes, created a Broker of Record limited to USABle for rate negotiations, and added Whole Life Insurance as a voluntary benefit option. No other decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved June 10 2025 EBT minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized 90 Day My Way program to take effect 1/1/2026 (unanimous)
• Created Broker of Record limited to USABle to shop County rates (unanimous)
• Added Whole Life Insurance as an option under Voluntary County Benefits (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the July 15 meeting and a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes (PILOT) agreement with Pennsylvania State University for a twenty‑year term. The board also approved several contracts and addenda, including a $110,516 addendum for the Community Services Building, a vending‑machine contract with Servomation Refreshments, and a vehicle‑maintenance addendum with All‑Pro Fleet Services. Additional grant awards and service contracts for human services were added to the upcoming consent agenda.

• Approved minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved PILOT agreement with Pennsylvania State University (unanimous)
• Approved $110,516 contract addendum with Massaro CM Services for the Community Services Building (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Servomation Refreshments for vending services (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of cleaning equipment from Americhem International ($7,085.79) (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum No. 2 with All‑Pro Fleet Services for vehicle maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved Title XIX Grant Agreement addendum ($8,826) (unanimous)
• Accepted $281,565.78 federal grant for the First Episode Psychosis program (unanimous)

Housing Task Force

The task force approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting unanimously. The board set the next meeting for August 20, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next Housing Task Force meeting for Aug 20, 2025, 12:00‑1:00 pm
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It then granted conditional preliminary approval for the Stuckey/Poole Commercial Development in Benner Township, conditional final approval for the Wawa store project in Potter Township, and conditional final approval for the Burrowes, LLC warehouse in Benner Township, each subject to required township reviews and signatures. A motion also approved the June and July 90‑day time‑extension requests.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Granted conditional preliminary plan approval for Stuckey/Poole Commercial Development (subject to Benner Township Engineer, Zoning Officer, and township approvals) (motion carried)
• Granted conditional final plan approval for Wawa at Old Fort Store #8251 (subject to Potter Township Engineer and township approvals) (motion carried)
• Granted conditional final plan approval for Burrowes, LLC Proposed Warehouse (subject to Benner Township Engineer, Zoning Officer, and township approvals) (motion carried)
• Approved June and July 90‑day time‑extension requests (motion carried)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the July 8 meeting minutes and adopted Proclamation 35 naming July 18 as Parks and Recreation Professionals Day. It voted 2‑1 to approve three contracts for the Sheriff’s Office renovation totaling $578,240. The Board also unanimously approved several other contracts and agreements, including an Opex equipment relocation contract, CDBG subrecipient agreements, a lease addendum for the MDJ office, an aging contract addendum, and a C‑NET sponsorship request.

• Approved July 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 35 for Parks and Recreation Professionals Day (unanimous)
• Approved sheriff’s office renovation contracts: $191,000 construction, $212,240 electrical, $175,000 mechanical/plumbing (2:1)
• Approved Opex equipment relocation contract ($773) (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG subrecipient agreements with Bellefonte Borough ($292,108) (unanimous)
• Approved lease addendum for MDJ‑Bellefonte office ($4,033.12 monthly) (unanimous)
• Approved aging contract addendum ($401,430) (unanimous)
• Approved C‑NET request for Historical Society awards ceremony (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Prison Board of Inspectors approved the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. The board also approved the proposed policy updates. After these actions, the board unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved policy updates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the June 26 meeting and a series of personnel funding requests for human services, probation, district attorney, and recorder of deeds positions. They also approved revisions to the Mobile Device Usage policy, a contract addendum for a Crisis Intervention Team coordinator, and a $377,949 budget revision covering several county departments. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for temporary Casework Intern C&YS (p.c. #51136) (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full-time Department Clerk 3, Probation (p.c. #30116) (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full-time Paralegal/Victim Witness Assistant, District Attorney (p.c. #22127) (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for full-time Recorder of Deeds Clerk (p.c. #13331) (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Mobile Device Usage policy (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum No 2 with Tracy Small for Crisis Intervention Team (up to $435.40) (unanimous)
• Approved $377,949 budget revisions for Aging, Court Administration, Facilities, Hazmat, Probation (Juvenile), Public Defender, and Tax Assessment (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting unanimously. It approved a lateral transfer for Tommi Howard and a promotion for Taylor Nichols in the District Attorney’s office, with the stated salary impacts, unanimously. It also approved hourly rates for three Sheriff personnel—Scott J. Hertzog, McKenzie D. Workman, and John W. Aston III—unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 26 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved District Attorney personnel changes for Tommi Howard and Taylor Nichols (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff personnel rates for Scott J. Hertzog, McKenzie D. Workman, and John W. Aston III (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $390,000 contract with Strawberry Fields, Inc. to provide early‑intervention services. The board also approved a $232,575 HOME‑ARP grant for adult services and capital‑project change orders and appliance purchases totaling $53,460.54. Several contracts were added to the next week’s consent agenda, and the board approved a CNET sponsorship and the July 3 check run.

• Approved $390,000 contract with Strawberry Fields, Inc. for early‑intervention services (unanimous)
• Approved $232,575 HOME‑ARP grant for adult services (unanimous)
• Approved $53,460.54 capital‑project change orders and appliance purchases (unanimous)
• Added $12,996 asbestos abatement contract with Penoco, Inc. to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added $1,848 PFAS testing contract with Pace Labs to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Added $11,599 Plum Laboratories portable broadband kit contract to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved CNET sponsorship for Constitution Day Centre event (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated July 3, 2025 (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board unanimously approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to continue using GRS for actuarial services for the remainder of 2025 and to explore issuing an RFQ for actuarial services beginning in 2026. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved forward with GRS for remainder of 2025
• Decided to explore issuing an RFQ for actuarial services starting in 2026
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the June 24 minutes and adopted Resolution 9 authorizing an Emergency Solutions Grant proposal. It approved a contract with Frey’s Commissary for the County Meals Program and entered into contract discussions for the Sheriff’s Office renovations. The Board also approved Emergency Communications purchases totaling $15,609 and approved the $389,487.88 Emergency Solutions Grant submission. Several items were added to next week’s consent agenda.

• Approved June 24 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 9 authorizing ESG grant proposal (unanimous)
• Approved Frey’s Commissary contract for Meals Program (unanimous)
• Entered contract discussions for Sheriff’s Office Renovations (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Communications UPS purchase $11,475 and transfer switches $4,134 (unanimous)
• Approved FY25 Emergency Solutions Grant submission $389,487.88 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Bellefonte Borough Council for transportation services (unanimous)
• Approved senior center grant agreement $46,408 for furniture replacement (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee voted to approve the minutes from its May 29, 2025 meeting. No other actions or vote tallies were recorded for the agenda items listed.

• Approved May 29, 2025 Finance Committee minutes

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the June 12 meeting and a series of personnel appointments and promotions, all by unanimous vote. It also approved a $54,909 change order for a rear‑drive lane at the Community Services Building and a PILOT Amendment Agreement that extends the term with Penn State University to 210 days. All actions were recorded as unanimous approvals.

• Approved minutes from June 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Phoebe A. M. McConaughey as full‑time Corrections Officer ($22.15/hr) (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Cole Peterson to full‑time 911 Dispatcher ($23.56/hr) (unanimous)
• Approved full‑time Administrative Assistant‑EMA position (p.c. #35104) (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Ariana S. Hoy as full‑time Caseworker 1 ($21.09/hr) (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Dawn M. Knerr‑Yoder as full‑time Administrative Assistant‑Front Desk ($19.35/hr) (unanimous)
• Approved change order with G.M. McCrossin for rear‑drive lane at Community Services Building ($54,909) (unanimous)
• Approved PILOT Amendment Agreement with Penn State University extending term to 210 days (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. It approved the lateral transfer and change in hours for Cassie Smith, a District Attorney paralegal, effective July 14, 2025. The board unanimously tabled the rate approval for Destiny M. Zimmerman. It also approved extensions for two MH/ID/EI positions to work additional hours, effective July 1 through September 30, 2025.

• Approved June 12, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved District Attorney item i – Cassie Smith transfer (unanimous)
• Tabled District Attorney item ii – Destiny Zimmerman rate (unanimous)
• Approved MH/ID/EI Caseworker 2 overtime extension (unanimous)
• Approved MH/ID/EI Early Intervention Supervisor overtime extension (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:05 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting and adopted a proclamation naming July 2025 as Bellefonte Union Cemetery Month. Several contracts and project items were placed on next week’s consent agenda, and the board approved a $22,880 design proposal with MG Architects for the Community Services Building. A letter of support for Worth Township’s grant application and the June 20 check run were also approved.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 34 of 2025 naming July 2025 Bellefonte Union Cemetery Month (unanimous)
• Added Thomas Reuters Westlaw contract ($127,920) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Berkshire Systems change order ($5,216.29) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved MG Architects design proposal ($22,880) (unanimous)
• Added Planning & Community Development items i‑iii to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Added Johnson Controls Security contract ($3,148) to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Worth Township DCED grant application (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the June 10 meeting and adopted Proclamation 33 recognizing safe firearm storage. It unanimously adopted Resolution 8, the county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, to maintain eligibility for federal disaster assistance. The Commissioners also approved several contracts, including a $1,950 structural‑analysis contract for the Union 001 tower site and a $882.48 addendum for a crisis‑intervention coordinator, and they approved the 2026 liquid fuels fee schedule and the June 13 check run.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 33 of 2025 on safe firearm storage (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 8 of 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Entered contract review for Centre County Meals Program IFB (unanimous)
• Added $1,950 contract with GPD Group for structural analysis of Union 001 tower site to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $882.48 contract addendum No. 1 with Tracy Small, Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Liquid Fuels & Fee for Local Use schedule (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated June 13, 2025 (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting after a motion by Controller Moser, seconded by Commissioner Concepcion, with a unanimous vote. The Board then adjourned the June 12 meeting at 8:17 AM following a motion by Controller Moser, also seconded by Commissioner Concepcion, and again voted unanimously.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:17 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the May 29 meeting and a series of personnel funding and requisition items. Approvals covered corrections officers, a crisis‑intervention coordinator, human‑services staff, a district‑attorney paralegal, and sheriff deputies. The board also approved two housing satisfaction pieces and revised the Mandated/On‑Call Payment policy. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel for two full‑time Corrections Officers (savings $5,608 and $2,766) (unanimous)
• Approved appointment and rate for Tracy A. Small, Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to the Mandated/On‑Call Payment policy (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Nicole Williams and new Caseworker positions in C&YS (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel for full‑time Paralegal, District Attorney (savings $5,804) (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel for full‑time and part‑time Deputy Sheriff/Security (savings $13,016) (unanimous)
• Approved satisfaction pieces for 136 Sunset Drive, Millheim and 512 E Logan Street, Bellefonte (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a $35.35/hour rate for Rafael Alvarado, a promotion and hour change for Deputy Sheriff Antonio Abrego, and a status change for Caseworker Leah Raker. All actions were approved without dissent.

• Approved May 29, 2025 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $35.35/hour rate for Rafael Alvarado (unanimous)
• Approved promotion and hour change for Deputy Sheriff Antonio Abrego (unanimous)
• Approved status change to full-time Caseworker for Leah Raker (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Trust

The board approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Controller Jason Moser, seconded by Commissioner Amber Concepcion, and passed unanimously. No formal actions were taken on the facility‑fee discussion or the Revive weight‑loss program; those items remained informational.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the June 3 meeting and adopted Proclamation 32, designating June 2025 as Elder Abuse Prevention Month. It approved several contracts, including a $280 elevator‑phone monitoring agreement, a $23,182 solar‑array agreement, capital‑project change orders totaling $45,570.77, a $6,760 veterans‑court grant MOU, a $49,083.41 audio‑video system contract, and a shared‑ride fare increase effective July 1, 2025. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved June 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 32 declaring June 2025 Elder Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Approved $280 COSTARS contract for 24/7 elevator phone monitoring (unanimous)
• Added $23,182 solar‑array agreement for Centre County Correctional Facility to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved capital‑project change orders totaling $45,570.77 (unanimous)
• Approved $6,760 MOU with AOPC for Regional Veterans Court grant (unanimous)
• Approved $49,083.41 audio/video system contract for Courthouse Annex (unanimous)
• Approved shared‑ride fare increase for FY 25‑26 (unanimous)

Housing Task Force

The Housing Task Force unanimously approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received. The next meeting was scheduled for July 16, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. The session was adjourned at 12:44 p.m.

• Approved minutes of April 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 16, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 12:44 p.m.

Board of Elections

The Board approved the minutes from the May 22 and May 27, 2025 meetings and unanimously rejected two mail‑in ballots that lacked required identification. It authorized the Solicitor to file a petition with the Centre County Court to place Michael Thompson on the November 2025 General Election ballot as the Democratic candidate for Burnside Township Supervisor, dismissed a procedural complaint, and certified the May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary Election results.

• Approved minutes from May 22 & May 27, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Rejected 2 mail‑in/absentee ballots lacking proof of ID (unanimous)
• Authorized Solicitor to file petition to place Michael Thompson on Democratic ballot (unanimous)
• Dismissed complaint filed May 29, 2025 on procedural grounds (unanimous)
• Certified results of May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary Election (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:34 PM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting and adopted two proclamations recognizing Child Welfare Professionals and Service Providers. It approved a $46,779.98 vehicle contract with Hondru Chevrolet and a $74,128.48 audio‑system contract with Dagostino Electronic Services, Inc. The Board added a $3,526,886 Children & Youth Services contract renewal with Wardell & Associates to the next week’s consent agenda, approved this week’s consent agenda, and confirmed an appointment to the Aging Advisory Council.

• Approved minutes from May 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 30 of 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 31 of 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $46,779.98 COSTARS contract with Hondru Chevrolet (unanimous)
• Approved $74,128.48 contract with Dagostino Electronic Services, Inc (unanimous)
• Added $3,526,886 Children & Youth Services contract renewal with Wardell & Associates to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved appointment to Aging Advisory Council (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the April 24, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:38 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting. It also approved a series of personnel hires and promotions for the correctional facility, emergency communications, human services, and risk management departments. The Board approved a $66,789 grant for the Emergency Training Center, housing satisfaction items for two properties, a $9,900 wellness contract, and the $201,839.71 IT services contract. All actions were adopted by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved full-time Corrections Officer and promotion to Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved new 911 dispatcher job descriptions and three staffing positions (unanimous)
• Approved full-time Caseworker 2 for C&YS (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Madison C. McKeon and Caseworker 2 for MH/ID/EI (unanimous)
• Approved full-time Custodial Worker for Risk Management (unanimous)
• Approved $66,789 Emergency Training Center Capital Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $201,839.71 contract with SHI International Corp for IT services (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting. It also approved salary rates for two Probation clerks, a part‑time Deputy Sheriff, and a series of Emergency Communications 911 and supervisor positions, resulting in a $30,615 budget saving for 2025. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 15, 2025 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Hailee J. Eisenhard, $17.36/hr effective June 9, 2025 (budget impact $4,336) (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Vanessa L. Lavoie, $17.36/hr effective July 21, 2025 (budget impact $39,276) (unanimous)
• Approved rate for Antonio C. Abrego, $18.60/hr effective June 2, 2025 (budget impact $13,888) (unanimous)
• Approved title change to 911 Dispatcher/Public Safety Telecommunicator, effective June 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved four new full‑time 911 Dispatcher positions (Dispatchers 1‑4), effective June 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple Emergency Communications reclassifications and new supervisor positions, with $30,615 budget savings for 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:09 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting and adopted two proclamations recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Motorcycle Awareness Month. It approved contracts for moving services, a solar array purchase, and the sale of a 13.5‑acre parcel, and it approved an engineering services proposal and the May 23 check run. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 28 recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 29 recognizing Motorcycle Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved $64,049.91 contract with On-Demand Services for Community Services Building moving services (unanimous)
• Approved $567,411 purchase of solar array from Centre County Solar Partners, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 sale of half of a 13.483‑acre parcel to Centre Care, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved $6,500 engineering services proposal with Penn Terra Engineering, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated May 23, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. It accepted 29 mail‑in ballots with outer‑envelope date issues and rejected 4 ballots lacking an office‑received timestamp. The Board pre‑certified the unofficial municipal primary results to the Department of State. It also set tentative dates for a 2% statistical audit and official result certification, and moved into an executive session.

• Approved May 20, 2025 Board of Elections minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted 29 ballots with date issues (unanimous)
• Rejected 4 ballots lacking office‑received timestamp (unanimous)
• Pre‑certified unofficial municipal primary results to Department of State (unanimous)
• Scheduled 2% statistical audit of in‑person ballots for May 28, 2025 (tentative)
• Scheduled certification of official results for June 3, 2025 (tentative)
• Moved into executive session from 3:59 PM to 4:15 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:15 PM (unanimous)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting. It then approved the subdivision and residential build request presented by Ms. Pirrone‑Brusse, with Mr. Heckman abstaining. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that carried.

• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved subdivision and residential build request for Fravel (Heckman abstained, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:43 p.m. (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Board unanimously rejected several irregular absentee ballots and accepted 24 provisional ballots. It selected Precinct 16‑State College North and Precinct 36‑Benner North for the required 2% statistical audit, which will be held on May 28. The Board also cancelled the May 23 meeting because all tasks were completed.

• Rejected 1 absentee ballot with voter‑identifying writing (unanimous)
• Rejected 4 “naked” absentee ballots (unanimous)
• Rejected 1 ballot lacking voter signature (unanimous)
• Accepted 3 ballots with date issues and ordered segregation (unanimous)
• Accepted 24 provisional ballots (unanimous)
• Selected Precinct 16‑State College North and Precinct 36‑Benner North for 2% audit (unanimous)
• Cancelled the May 23 Board of Elections meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled the 2% audit for May 28 and set certification dates (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Centre County Board of Elections approved the minutes from its May 8, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. The board also voted unanimously to adjourn and reconvene on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM. No public comments or agenda additions were recorded.

• Approved May 8, 2025 Board of Elections minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting; reconvened May 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting and adopted Proclamation 27, designating May 18‑24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week. It unanimously approved several personnel items, including five corrections officer positions, a public defender transfer, a risk‑management assistant, a probation medical leave, and three sheriff positions. The Board also approved a contract addendum up to $40,000 for a diesel generator and approved a duplicate county mortgage for a first‑time home buyer. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 27 of 2025 proclaiming EMS Week (unanimous)
• Approved Corrections Facility personnel items i‑v (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Nicholas Vescio‑Franz to Assistant Public Defender (unanimous)
• Approved Risk Management Administrative Assistant position (unanimous)
• Approved medical leave of absence for Probation Officer p.c. #30123 (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff personnel items i‑iii (unanimous)
• Approved contract addendum with Breon’s Inc. up to $40,000 for generator (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the May 1 meeting. It also approved a retroactive hourly rate for Arika Rogers and three personnel actions for the Sheriff’s Office, including a demotion, a promotion, and a change to full‑time status. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 1 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved retroactive $19.83/hr rate for Arika M. Rogers, effective May 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved demotion and title change for Danielle Ramos to Department Clerk 3 at $19.17/hr, effective June 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved promotion for Tarryn Eckenroth to Deputy Sheriff 2 at $21.09/hr, effective May 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved change to full‑time status for Devan Stoner with no pay change, effective May 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:06 AM (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes, adopted two proclamations, adopted Resolution 7 of 2025 for a tax‑exempt financing project for Mount Nittany Physician Group, approved several contracts including a $166,824 agreement for a County Detective position, and accepted the resignation of an Aging Advisory Council member.

• Approved minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 25 of 2025 designating May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 26 of 2025 designating May 14‑15 as Centre Gives Days (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 7 of 2025 for tax‑exempt financing of Mount Nittany Physician Group ERP/EMR project (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement renewal with Pennsylvania State Police for County Detective, $166,824 (unanimous)
• Approved Berkshire Systems Group contract for fire alarm monitoring services, $3,726.80 (unanimous)
• Approved Milliman contract for GASB 75 valuation, $21,703 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Aging Advisory Council member Nathan Varner (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. It granted conditional final plan approval for the Benner Mills Townhomes project, subject to township engineer and zoning reviews and required signatures. The board also approved the April and May 90‑day time‑extension requests for multiple land‑development applications.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Granted conditional final plan approval for Benner Mills Townhomes (motion carried)
• Approved April 90‑day time‑extension requests (motion carried)
• Approved May 90‑day time‑extension requests (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 p.m. (motion carried)

Records Improvement Committee

The Records Improvement Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting. The committee also unanimously approved the rotation of Chair to Colleen Kennedy and Vice‑Chair to Bryan Sampsel. A contract renewal with Fairfield Computer Services, LLC for a $3,000 annual fee was approved, with the vote unanimous and Treasurer Colleen Kennedy abstaining.

• Approved September 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rotation of Chair to Colleen Kennedy and Vice‑Chair to Bryan Sampsel (unanimous)
• Approved use of funds for Fairfield Computer Services, LLC contract $3,000 (unanimous, Treasurer Kennedy abstained)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board approved the February 6, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. No old business was reported. New business included a presentation of the Q1 2025 portfolio results and a discussion about staff changes at Korn Ferry, but no actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 1:57 PM.

• Approved February 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Board of Inspectors voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. A second unanimous vote adjourned the May 8, 2025 meeting at 8:27 AM. No other motions were decided.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:27 AM (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 1 of 2025, appointing John Franek Jr., Melanie A. Bailey, Natalie Corman, Sharon Johnson, Elizabeth Haushalter, Doreen Perks, Susan Knell, and Karen Hauser to administer oaths for the 2025 Municipal Primary. The Board released a tentative schedule for ballot adjudication, canvassing, and audits, announced a public equipment test on May 15, and set the next Board meeting for May 20. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 1 appointing oath administrators for 2025 Municipal Primary (unanimous)
• Released tentative election board schedule for May 22‑June 3, 2025
• Announced public equipment test on May 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
• Set next Board of Elections meeting for May 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved change orders for the Community Services Building and a refuse‑collection contract, and authorized the conversion of County Van #55 into a mobile election unit. It also adopted proclamations for Bike Month and Corrections Employee Week, and approved several support letters and a livestream sponsorship. All actions were approved by a unanimous vote.

• Approved change orders with Ainsworth Inc. ($9,365.86) and G.M. McCrossin ($45,173) for the Community Services Building (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Carson Disposal for refuse collection ($504 total) (unanimous)
• Approved retrofitting of County Van #55 into a mobile election unit (up to $11,500) (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 23 of 2025 declaring May as Bike Month, Bike to Work Week/Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 24 of 2025 declaring May 4‑10 as Corrections Employee Week (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter for the Centre County Grange Park Equine Center audit (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Happy Valley Adventure Bureau $75,000 grant application (unanimous)
• Approved CNET sponsorship for livestream of municipal primary meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting. It also approved a series of personnel funding and appointment items, including correctional facility staff, aging services promotions and hires, a casework supervisor, a vehicle operator, veterans affairs coordinators, and risk‑management custodial workers. Additionally, the board approved a letter of support for Centre Care, Inc. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved funding and appointments for a full‑time Lieutenant and Corrections Officer at the Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Nicole Eckley and hiring of an Aging Care Manager (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of a full‑time Casework Supervisor for Children & Youth Services (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Lourdes Z. Skidgel as full‑time Vehicle Operator (unanimous)
• Approved funding and appointments for two Veterans Affairs Services Coordinators (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of two full‑time Custodial Workers for Risk Management (unanimous)
• Approved a letter of support for Centre Care, Inc. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved a $17.71 per hour rate for Sonia M. Veruete as a full‑time Department Clerk 3 for the Sheriff’s Office, effective May 19, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes from April 17, 2025 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $17.71/hour rate for Sonia M. Veruete, Department Clerk 3 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Housing Task Force

The task force unanimously approved the removal of member Sarah Klinetob-Lowe after she requested to leave. It also unanimously added Adam Brumbaugh as a new member. The minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Removed member Sarah Klinetob-Lowe (unanimous)
• Added new member Adam Brumbaugh (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved Community Development Block Grant agreements for Gregg Township totaling $221,550 for FY 2022 and $69,471 for FY 2023. It also adopted proclamations naming May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month and Foster Care Awareness Month. Capital project contracts for moving services, additional cubicles and security scanners were approved, along with a corrected start date for the SEIU corrections‑officers contract. Additional approvals included a $7,200 cargo trailer, a fare‑rate memorandum for the Office of Aging, and a $281,565.78 grant renewal for the First Episode Psychosis program.

• Approved minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 21 of 2025 naming May Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 22 of 2025 naming May Foster Care Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Projects contracts: COSTARS moving services $26,408.65, Nittany Office Equipment cubicles $3,334.58, security hand‑wand scanners $424.00 (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Subrecipient Agreements for Gregg Township: $221,550 (FY 2022) and $69,471 (FY 2023) (unanimous)
• Approved corrected start date for SEIU Pennsylvania Social Services Union Local 668 contract for corrections officers (unanimous)
• Approved Transportation items: 2025 Haulmark cargo trailer $7,200 and fare‑rate MOU for Office of Aging (unanimous)
• Approved First Episode Psychosis program grant renewal $281,565.78 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the March 27, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. No public comments or agenda additions were received. Members reviewed the 2024 audit update, March interest earnings and the first‑quarter financial report, but no further actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 27, 2025 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting and adopted two proclamations recognizing Conservation District Week and Mount Nittany Health Week. It approved a $77,353.25 contract for Sheriff parking lot upgrades and added a $56,550 security scanner contract to the next consent agenda. The Board also accepted a $104,043 juvenile probation grant, added a juvenile detention contract, and approved a $101,271 increase to the Indigent Defense Grant.

• Approved April 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 19 of 2025 for Conservation District Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 20 of 2025 for Mount Nittany Health Week (unanimous)
• Approved $77,353.25 contract with Bowman Excavating for Sheriff parking lot upgrades (unanimous)
• Added $56,550 Autoclear Security scanners contract to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted $104,043 Juvenile Probation Services Grant (unanimous)
• Added juvenile detention contract with Jefferson County Juvenile Detention Center to next week's Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $101,271 increase to Indigent Defense Grant (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the April 3 meeting. It also unanimously approved the ballot validity period of April 4 to May 20, 2025 for the municipal primary. The Board appointed its members and staff as the Official Count Board and Provisional Ballot Boards for that election. The next meeting was scheduled for May 8, 2025.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ballot validity dates April 4–May 20, 2025 for May 20 municipal primary (unanimous)
• Appointed Board and staff as Official Count Board & Provisional Ballot Boards for 2025 municipal primary (unanimous)
• Scheduled next Board meeting for May 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM (announcement)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the April 3 meeting and adopted a proclamation naming April 2025 as Second Chance Month. It also approved a series of personnel appointments and funding requests across corrections, criminal‑justice, human services, planning, and the public defender’s office. The Board added a Memorandum of Understanding for the Benner Mills Townhomes development and approved a $3,148 contract with Johnson Controls for ballot‑drop‑box equipment. The meeting adjourned at 10:21 a.m.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 18 of 2025 naming April Second Chance Month (unanimous)
• Approved three full‑time Corrections Officer appointments and related funding (unanimous)
• Approved Criminal Justice Planning funding and new Crisis Intervention Coordinator position (unanimous)
• Approved Assistant Public Defender funding and personnel requisition (unanimous)
• Added MOU for Benner Mills Townhomes final land‑development plan to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $3,148 Johnson Controls contract for ballot‑drop‑box NVR installation (unanimous)
• Approved multiple other personnel appointments (e.g., Conservation Intern, Planning Intern) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved a $15.92 per hour rate for Thompson Buchan in Court Administration and a $24.81 per hour rate for Jacob Billotte as a School Based Juvenile Probation Officer. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 3, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $15.92/hr rate for Thompson Buchan, Court Administration (unanimous)
• Approved $24.81/hr rate for Jacob Billotte, Probation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting and adopted two proclamations honoring 9‑1‑1 Dispatchers Week and Grange Month. It entered a contract review for the Centre County Sheriff’s parking lot upgrades and approved a $50,343.86 change order for a new lightning protection system on the correctional facility roof. Several contracts and addenda were added to next week’s consent agenda, and the weekly consent agenda and check run were approved.

• Approved April 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 16 of 2025 for 9‑1‑1 Dispatchers Week (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 17 of 2025 for Grange Month (unanimous)
• Entered contract review for Centre County Sheriff’s Parking Lot Upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved change order with S.J. Thomas Company, Inc. for lightning protection ($50,343.86) (unanimous)
• Added Children and Youth Services contracts (total $180,513.69) to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved this week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved check run dated April 11, 2025 (unanimous)

Employee Benefits Trust

The board approved the minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting by unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously to move all employee health classes to a specialty pharmacy vendor. Commissioners also agreed to review the proposed 90‑day prescription plan change during the next renewal period.

• Approved December 5, 2024 EBT meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Voted unanimously to move all employee health classes to a specialty pharmacy vendor
• Agreed to review the 90‑day prescription plan change during the upcoming renewal period

Prison Board of Inspectors

The Prison Board of Inspectors approved the minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved the Level 100 and Level 200 policy updates. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:37 AM.

• Approved February 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Levels 100 & 200 policy updates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the April 1 minutes and adopted Proclamations 14 and 15, designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. It adopted Resolution 6, entering a 36‑month natural‑gas purchase contract with Snyder Brothers, Inc. at $4.819 per DTH. The Board also approved a series of contracts and change orders for capital projects, 911 emergency communications, insurance, and human‑services services, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 14 – April Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 15 – April Child Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6 – 36‑month natural‑gas contract with Snyder Brothers, Inc. at $4.819/DTH (unanimous)
• Approved capital‑project change orders totaling $78,087.33 for Community Services Building (unanimous)
• Added 911 Emergency Communications contracts totaling $71,873.22 to next week’s Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved SEIU Pennsylvania Social Services Union Local 668 contract for Corrections Officers (unanimous)
• Approved Morefield Communications contract for Mitel phone system setup, $23,132.50 (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 27 meeting. It also approved moving Precinct #39 to Wingate Faith Church and adopted the ballot design and layout. Finally, the Board approved the quantities of ballots to be ordered for the municipal primary election. All actions were taken with unanimous votes.

• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved polling location change for Precinct #39 Boggs Township to Wingate Faith Church (unanimous)
• Approved ballot design and layout for the municipal primary (unanimous)
• Approved ballot quantities to purchase for the municipal primary election (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Board approved the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting and adopted Proclamation 13 of 2025 designating April 2025 as Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month. It also approved a title change and funding for a new Supervisor of Senior Centers, Aging, and approved funding and personnel requisitions for several full‑time clerk and specialist positions across Human Services, the Court, Probation, and the Sheriff’s Office. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 13 of 2025 – April 2025 as Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month (unanimous)
• Approved title change to Supervisor of Senior Centers, Aging (effective Apr 5, 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved funding/personnel for full‑time Supervisor of Senior Centers, Aging (salary savings $12,398 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved funding/personnel for full‑time Department Clerk 3 (75) MH/ID/EI (salary savings $530 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved funding/personnel for Judicial Legal Specialist/Law Clerk II and on‑call Tipstaff (salary savings $2,838 and $759 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved funding/personnel for full‑time Department Clerk 3 (80) Probation (salary savings $9,343 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved funding/personnel for full‑time Department Clerk 3 (80) Sheriff (salary savings $1,061 2025) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Salary Board approved the minutes from its March 6 meeting. It unanimously approved an on‑call payment extension for on‑call/occasional Deputy Coroners, costing $5,826 for 2025. It also approved additional weekly hours for three full‑time caseworkers and one Early Intervention Supervisor in the MH/ID/EI program, with budget impacts of $7,970 and $1,786 respectively. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

• Approved March 6, 2025 Salary Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved extension of on‑call payment for on‑call/occasional Deputy Coroners (budget impact $5,826) (unanimous)
• Approved extra 5 hours/week for three full‑time Caseworker 2 (EI) positions, MH/ID/EI (budget impact $7,970) (unanimous)
• Approved extra 5 hours/week for full‑time Early Intervention Supervisor, MH/ID/EI (budget impact $1,786) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board approved the minutes from the March 25 meeting and adopted two proclamations recognizing April as County Government Employee Appreciation Month and Justice Education Month. It approved a project modification to the Justice Assistance Grant and a contract renewal with Penn State University to provide law‑enforcement services at football games. Additional contracts and grant applications were approved or placed on next week’s consent agenda.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 11 of 2025 for County Government Employee Appreciation Month (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 12 of 2025 for Justice Education Month (unanimous)
• Approved Justice Assistance Grant project modification ($220,833) (unanimous)
• Approved Penn State University law‑enforcement services contract ($77/hour) (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health Management Corp contract addendum ($1,275) (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Management Performance Grant application (unanimous)
• Added Capital Projects items i‑iii to next week’s consent agenda (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting. No public comments were received. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 9:23 AM. Financial updates on interest earnings and February expenditures were presented but no further actions were taken.

• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:23 AM (unanimous vote)

Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The board voted to approve the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was also carried. The next meeting is set for April 24, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 146 of the Willowbank Building.

• Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting and the functional agreements with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for vote‑by‑mail processing ($14,000) and poll‑worker training ($13,000). The Board then approved the 2025 Municipal Primary Ballot Return and Collection Plan by a 2‑1 vote, with Commissioner Dershem opposed. The next meeting was scheduled for April 3, 2025 and the session was adjourned at 2:11 PM.

• Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved functional agreements with The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center for vote‑by‑mail processing ($14,000) and poll‑worker training ($13,000) (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Municipal Primary Ballot Return and Collection Plan (2‑1 vote, Commissioner Dershem opposed)
• Scheduled next Board of Elections meeting for April 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:11 PM (unanimous)

Housing Task Force

The Task Force approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting unanimously. Members Chris Kunes and Michael Danneker were removed and Chris Dochat and Gary Brandeis were added, both motions carried unanimously. A discussion on setting a formal membership limit was tabled. The next meeting is tentatively set for April 30, 2025.

• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Removed Chris Kunes and Michael Danneker from membership (unanimous)
• Added Chris Dochat and Gary Brandeis to membership (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on formal membership limit
• Tentatively scheduled next meeting for April 30, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 12:22 p.m.

Board of Commissioners

The Board unanimously approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted Proclamation 10 of 2025 honoring the Kiwanis Club’s 100th anniversary. It approved multiple contracts, including a $176,000 courthouse annex upgrade, $134,623.82 change orders for the Community Services Building, a $547,546.10 furniture purchase, a $1,456,198 mental‑health services grant, and a $345,965 UPS replacement for 911 communications. The Board also accepted $147,757 in victim‑services grant funds and approved the resignation of a Housing Authority board member.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Proclamation 10 of 2025 for Kiwanis Club anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved $176,000 contract with TMG Builders for courthouse annex upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $134,623.82 change orders for Community Services Building (unanimous)
• Added $547,546.10 furniture contract with Nittany Office Equipment to consent agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted $147,757 RASA and VOJO grant funds for Victim Witness Office (unanimous)
• Approved $345,965 UPS replacement contract with McClure Company for 911 communications (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Housing Authority board member Samuel McGinley (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners - Salary Board

The Centre County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Strawberry Fields, Inc. to purchase a new fleet vehicle for $83,390. They also unanimously approved numerous personnel appointments and funding requests across corrections, emergency communications, human services, public defender, tax assessment, and housing. The check run dated March 18 2025 was approved, and the meeting adjourned at 10:15 AM.

• Approved contract with Strawberry Fields, Inc. for $83,390 vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Approved funding and personnel requisition for Corrections Officer p.c. #33368 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Timothy R. Saphore as 911 Dispatcher (unanimous)
• Approved five Transportation personnel and status changes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Joshua Cunningham as Law Clerk, Public Defender (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Andrew J. Boden as Real Estate Assessor Trainee (unanimous)
• Approved housing satisfaction items for 502 E. Plank Rd and 217 Turnpike St (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023‑2024 MATP allocation of $907,790 (unanimous)