Chester County, PA

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review several resolutions, including the 2027 holiday schedule and a project for Westtown School. The board is also considering the use of eminent domain for the replacement of County Bridge No. 35 on Elkview Road over Big Elk Creek.

• Resolution BOC-56-26: Authorization of eminent domain for replacement of County Bridge No. 35 Elkview Road over Big Elk Creek
• Resolution BOC-55-26: Approval of Industrial Development Authority application for Westtown School
• Resolution BOC-57-26: Construction inspection services supplement for County Bridge No. 175
• Resolution BOC-58-26: Signature authority for Chester Valley Trail, P&T Extension – Phase I grant
• Approval of the 2027 Official County Government Holiday Schedule

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will meet to receive the Warden's report and an update on prison security improvements. The board will also review human resources matters regarding hires and terminations, as well as vouchers submitted by the Controller.

• Prison Security Improvements Update
• Warden’s Report
• Hires and rehires
• Ends of employment
• Vouchers submitted by Controller

Budget Meeting

Board of Elections

Salary Board

County Commissioners

Retirement Board

Board of Elections

County Commissioners

Prison Board

Budget Meeting

Board of Elections

Board of Elections

County Commissioners

Salary Board

Prison Board

Budget Meeting

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several resolutions and routine business. Key items include a real property purchase for trail maintenance and a finance plan for the Main Line Health System.

• Resolution BOC-54-26: Purchase of real property for parking and maintenance for the County's trail network
• Resolution BOC-52-26: Approval of a finance plan for Main Line Health System revenue and refunding bonds
• Resolution BOC-53-26: Application to the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
• Bid award for firearms and accessories for Chester County Prison
• Budget Change 16-26

The Board of Commissioners approved several items via consent agenda, including a bid for prison firearms and a resolution to purchase real property for the county trail network. The board also approved the Contracts and Grants agendas.

• Approved $94,097.15 bid for firearms and accessories for Chester County Prison
• Approved Resolution BOC-52-26 regarding Main Line Health System finance plan
• Approved Resolution BOC-53-26 for State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program application
• Approved Resolution BOC-54-26 to purchase real property for trail network parking and maintenance
• Approved September 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved Budget Change 16-26
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Grants Agenda

Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to consider recommendations for position changes and position inactivations. The agenda does not list specific job titles or names associated with these changes.

• Proposed position changes
• Proposed position inactivations

Board of Elections

The Chester County Board of Elections meets on October 2, 2026 to consider Resolution BOE-07-26, which would authorize polling location changes and ratify the full list of polling places for the 2026 General Election. The board will also consider amending Section 6.1 of the Voter Services Election Administration Policies and Procedures Manual. The agenda includes announcements, a Voter Services Director report, approval of minutes from September 16, 2026, and public comment periods. No old business is listed.

• Resolution BOE-07-26: authorizes polling location changes and ratifies all polling locations for the 2026 General Election
• Proposed amendment to Section 6.1 of the Voter Services Election Administration Policies and Procedures Manual
• Presentation of Hall of Fame Voters
• Voter Services Director Report and Action Plan Update
• Approval of minutes from the September 16, 2026 meeting

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners meets Sept. 28, 2026. The main substantive item is a recommendation to approve an attached Grants Agenda under new business. The rest of the agenda is routine: public comment, adoption of the agenda, approval of Sept. 16 minutes by consent vote, commissioner reports, and adjournment. No old business is listed, and the agenda does not state the grant amounts, recipients, or purposes.

• Vote to approve the attached Grants Agenda (amounts and recipients not listed in the agenda)
• Consent agenda vote to approve minutes of the Sept. 16, 2026 meeting
• Public comment periods on the agenda and general public comment
• No old business items

The Chester County Board of Commissioners held a brief meeting on September 28, 2026, adopting the meeting agenda and approving the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the September 16, 2026 meeting. The commissioners also approved the Grants Agenda before adjourning at 9:07 AM.

• Adopted the September 28, 2026 Commissioners' Meeting agenda (passed unanimously)
• Approved the consent agenda including September 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved the Grants Agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:07 AM

Prison Board

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to discuss and act on prison operations, including a warden's report, security improvements, treatment programs, and a suicide prevention policy. The board will consider two contracts: a $3,963,762 agreement with Pro Max Fence Systems for security enclosures over four recreational yards, and a $94,097.15 agreement with Geissele Automatic for firearms. The board also held an executive session on August 19, 2026, to discuss personnel and legal matters.

• Contract with Pro Max Fence Systems, LLC for $3,963,762 to install security enclosures over four recreational yards
• Contract with Geissele Automatic, LLC for $94,097.15 for firearms for authorized prison personnel
• Discussion of prison security improvements update
• Discussion of intermediate punishment treatment programs
• Discussion of suicide prevention policy

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider routine business, including authorizing bids for bridge construction and rehabilitation projects, approving contracts and grants, and making board appointments. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items grouped under a consent agenda for a single vote.

• Construction and rehabilitation of Bridge 196 on Bertolet School Road over French Creek
• Construction of Bridge 311 on West Cedarville Road over Eckers Run
• Rehabilitation of Bridge 190 on West Seven Stars Road over French Creek
• Invitation to bid for five prime contracts for the Job Order Contracting program
• Resolution authorizing PENNDOT grant documents for highway safety and police traffic safety

The Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda, a consent agenda covering routine business, and separate agendas for contracts and grants. Approved items included authorizations to bid on multiple bridge construction and rehabilitation projects and resolutions regarding federal aid and emergency services grants.

• Adopted September 16, 2026 meeting agenda
• Approved bids for three bridge projects
• Approved Job Order Contracting program bid invitation
• Approved Resolution BOC-50-26 for bridge grant amendment
• Approved Resolution BOC-51-26 for emergency services grants
• Approved Consent Agenda items including HR and budget changes
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Grants Agenda

Board of Elections

The Chester County Board of Elections is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving the minutes from June 8, 2026, and hearing public comment. The main action item is the adoption of a revised Voter Services Election Administration Policies & Procedures Manual, which would take effect for the 2026 General Election and thereafter. The board also notes it held an executive session on September 14, 2026, to discuss legal matters.

• Adoption of revised Voter Services Election Administration Policies & Procedures Manual, effective for the 2026 General Election
• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2026 meeting
• Executive session held September 14, 2026 to discuss legal matters
• Voter Services' Director Report and Action Plan Update

The Chester County Board of Elections adopted the Voter Services Election Administration Policies & Procedures Manual by a 2-1 vote. Before adoption, an amendment to Section 2.1 changing an example about a college student registered elsewhere to registered here carried; three other proposed amendments by Commissioner Roe were not seconded and did not proceed. Public comment was split, with some speakers raising concerns about the proposed drop box policy changes and others speaking in support. The board also approved minutes from its June 8, 2026 meeting and adopted the agenda 2-1.

• Approved minutes of the June 8, 2026 Board of Elections meeting
• Adopted the September 16, 2026 meeting agenda (2-1)
• Amendment to Section 2.1 of the Election Administration Policies & Procedures Manual changing 'college student registered elsewhere' to 'registered here' carried
• Motion to amend Section 3.2 to set standard daily hours and strike '24/7 drop boxes' and 'unstaffed drop boxes' failed for lack of a second
• Motion to amend Section 5.1 to strike the limitation on livestreaming Central Scan footage failed for lack of a second
• Motion to amend Section 6.4 to modify camera retention periods for Drop Box and Secure Mail Ballot-Room surveillance failed for lack of a second
• Adopted the Chester County Voter Services Election Administration Policies & Procedures Manual (2-1)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:11 PM

Budget Meeting

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several routine items via a consent agenda and consider new business regarding contracts and grants. The meeting includes discussions on a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 115 and various stormwater and watershed agreements.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 115
• Stormwater maintenance agreement with Upper Uwchlan Township
• Watershed protection agreement with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Approval of Budget Change 14-26
• Bid awards for Tax Claim Return & Claim/Sale Notice Postings

The Chester County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included routine items such as minutes, a $152,000 bid award for tax claim services, a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 115, and various agreements. The board also approved the Contracts and Grants Agendas as part of new business. No substantive decisions beyond these approvals were made; public comment raised questions about open space preservation and childcare staffing.

• Adopted September 9, 2026 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bid awards, and agreements (unanimous)
• Approved $152,000 bid award for tax claim return and sale notice postings
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 115
• Approved stormwater agreement with Upper Uwchlan Township
• Approved watershed protection agreement with USDA NRCS
• Approved Contracts Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Grants Agenda (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Chester County Salary Board will meet to review recommendations for new staff positions and changes to existing positions. No old business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of new positions
• Approval of position changes

The Salary Board approved the creation of new positions and various position changes as listed on the meeting agenda. The board also approved the minutes from the August 12, 2026 meeting.

• Approved new positions listed on the agenda (3-1)
• Approved position changes listed on the agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 12, 2026 meeting minutes

Prison Board

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to consider the appointment of Brian Sheller as Warden, along with other routine business. The agenda includes a warden's report, an update on prison security improvements, and human resources matters. A contract amendment with Delaware County Community College for GED preparation services is also on the agenda, with no change in funding.

• Appointment of Brian Sheller as Warden
• Prison Security Improvements Update
• Contract amendment with Delaware County Community College for GED prep services, $0.00, term 10/01/2026-09/30/2027
• Human resources matters: hires/rehires and ends of employment

The Prison Board of Inspectors unanimously appointed Brian Sheller as Warden of Chester County Prison. The board also approved the minutes, agenda, hires/rehires, ends of employment, contracts, and vouchers as submitted. Warden Sheller presented the July 2026 monthly report, noting an average daily inmate population of 671 and no juvenile offenders housed.

• Appointed Brian Sheller as Warden (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted August 19, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved hires and rehires (unanimous)
• Approved ends of employment (unanimous)
• Approved contracts (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Chester County Salary Board is meeting to consider approving new positions and position changes, as recommended in attached documents. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no old business items listed.

• New positions approval
• Position changes approval

The Chester County Salary Board approved the new positions and position changes listed on the agenda, each by a 3-to-1 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the July 15, 2026 meeting and adopted the agenda. No public comment was made.

• Approved new positions listed on the agenda (3-1)
• Approved position changes listed on the agenda (3-1)
• Approved minutes from July 15, 2026 meeting
• Adopted August 12, 2026 agenda

Retirement Board

The Chester County Retirement Board is meeting to consider a contract amendment with Dahab Associates, Inc. for pension investment consulting services, valued at $95,000. The board will also receive a performance update and consider the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Contract amendment with Dahab Associates, Inc. for $95,000 for pension investment consulting services, term 04/01/2026-03/31/2027
• Performance update on investments
• Approval of minutes from May 28, 2026 meeting

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine consent agenda items, including bid authorizations, board appointments, contracts, grants, and personnel changes. Notable actions include resolutions to exonerate certain county taxes in East Pikeland and Tredyffrin townships, and a resolution to terminate the Coatesville Hotel-Office Tax Increment Financing District. The board will also receive a departmental spotlight on the Public Safety Training Campus and a budget status report.

• Resolution BOC-49-26: Approve direction letter for distribution of tax increment revenue and termination of Coatesville Hotel-Office TIF District
• Resolution BOC-47-26: Authorize exoneration of certain county taxes in East Pikeland Township
• Resolution BOC-48-26: Authorize exoneration of certain county taxes in Tredyffrin Township
• Authorization to bid: Supply and installation of a propane refueling station
• 2026 Second Quarter Budget Status Report by Chief Financial Officer

The Board of Commissioners approved several routine items, including tax exonerations and the termination of the Coatesville Hotel-Office Tax Increment Financing District. Additionally, the board approved various contracts, grants, and personnel changes. Board appointments were approved in a separate 2-1 vote.

• Approved termination of Coatesville Hotel-Office TIF District (BOC-49-26)
• Approved tax exonerations in East Pikeland and Tredyffrin Townships
• Approved board appointments (2-1)
• Approved July 15, 2026 meeting minutes
• Authorized bid for propane refueling station
• Approved HR agenda including hires and promotions
• Approved contracts and grants agendas
• Approved Budget Change 13-26

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will review the Warden’s Report, an update on prison security improvements, and various human‑resources items such as hires, transfers, promotions, terminations and retirements. The board will also consider vouchers submitted by the Controller. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as announcements, minutes, and public comment.

• Warden’s Report
• Prison Security Improvements Update
• Human Resources Matters (hires, rehires, transfers, promotions, ends of employment, retirements)
• Vouchers as submitted by Controller

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors approved routine personnel actions including hires, transfers, promotions, ends of employment, and retirements, as well as vouchers submitted by the Controller. The board also received the monthly report on prison operations for June 2026, noting an average daily inmate population of 678 and no juvenile offenders. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved minutes from June 17, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda for July 21, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved hires and rehires (unanimous)
• Approved transfers (unanimous)
• Approved promotions (unanimous)
• Approved ends of employment (unanimous)
• Approved retirements (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including multiple resolutions and bid awards. Key items include adopting the Chester County Hazard Mitigation Plan, awarding a bid for a rooftop solar array at the Administration Building, and approving a cooperation agreement addendum with Longwood Gardens. The board also considers resolutions for the Boltz Family Farm LLC development and authorizing contracts for the Chester Valley Trail redesign.

• Award of bid for rooftop solar array at Chester County Administration Building
• Resolution adopting Chester County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Cooperation agreement addendum among County, Chester County Industrial Development Authority, and Longwood Gardens, Inc.
• Resolution approving Chester County Industrial Development application for Boltz Family Farm LLC
• Authorization of engineering and design contract for Phase I of Chester Valley Trail redesign

The Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including a $578,100 bid for a rooftop solar array at the Administration Building, and separately approved the Parks and Preservation Round 38 grants. They also adopted the contracts and grants agendas, and passed several resolutions, including the Hazard Mitigation Plan. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $578,100 bid for rooftop solar array at Administration Building
• Approved Parks and Preservation Round 38 Preservation Partnership Program grants
• Approved contracts agenda
• Approved grants agenda
• Adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan (Resolution BOC-40-26)
• Authorized bid for Pocopson Home bathroom renovations
• Authorized bid for moving services for voting equipment
• Approved budget change 12-26

Salary Board

The Salary Board will meet to review recommendations regarding county personnel. The board is considering the approval of new positions, changes to existing positions, and the inactivation of certain positions.

• Approval of new positions
• Approval of position changes
• Approval of position inactivations

The Chester County Salary Board approved the minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting and adopted the July 15, 2026 agenda. Under new business, the board approved new positions (3-1), position changes (3-1), and position inactivations (unanimous) as listed on the agenda. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 11:42 AM.

• Approved minutes from June 17, 2026 Salary Board meeting
• Adopted July 15, 2026 Salary Board agenda
• Approved new positions listed on agenda (3-1)
• Approved position changes listed on agenda (3-1)
• Approved position inactivations listed on agenda (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Chester County Salary Board is meeting to consider the adoption of recommended position changes. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from May 13, 2026.

• Approval of recommended position changes

The Board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2026, meeting. Additionally, the Board approved all position changes listed on the June 17, 2026, agenda.

• Approved May 13, 2026, meeting minutes
• Adopted the June 17, 2026, agenda
• Approved position changes listed on the agenda

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will meet to review the Warden's report and prison security improvements. The board will consider personnel changes and a contract for electrical work at the prison.

• Contract with EnerG Test, LLC for $75,640.00 for a site medium voltage distribution study and generator concept design
• Prison Security Improvements Update
• Human Resources matters including hires, rehires, transfers, and ends of employment

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors approved the May 27, 2026 minutes, the agenda, hires/rehires, transfers, ends of employment, contracts, and vouchers as submitted. Acting Warden Sheller reported an average daily inmate population of 693 in May 2026, up from 657 the previous year, and noted 117 major misconduct disciplinary actions. Public comment raised concerns about inmate visitation procedures and communication regarding schedule or medical changes.

• Approved minutes from May 27, 2026 meeting
• Adopted June 17, 2026 agenda
• Approved hires and rehires
• Approved transfers
• Approved ends of employment
• Approved contracts
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will adopt the agenda and approve routine consent items. New business includes a resolution to authorize the disbursement of opioid settlement funds for grant programs, as well as approvals of contracts and grant proposals. The meeting also covers a bid for the Struble Trail Extension to Marsh Creek State Park and a resolution to increase energy rates for the Sustainable Energy Partnership.

• Resolution BOC-37-26 authorizing disbursement of opioid settlement funds for grants
• Authorization to bid for the Struble Trail Extension to Marsh Creek State Park
• Resolution BOC-36-26 approving a 2026 increase of energy rates for the Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeast Pennsylvania
• Facility Usage Agreement between the Chester County Intermediate Unit and the County of Chester
• Approval of the attached Contracts Agenda and Grants Agenda

The Board of Commissioners approved several items including the HR Agenda, Contracts Agenda, and Grants Agenda. They also passed Resolution BOC-37-26 to authorize the disbursement of Opioid Settlement Funds for grants.

• Adopted the June 17, 2026 meeting agenda
• Approved May 27, 2026 minutes via consent agenda
• Authorized bids for Struble trail Extension to marsh Creek State Park and Tax Claim sale postings via consent agenda
• Approved Facility Usage Agreement for Chester County Government Services Center via consent agenda
• Approved Resolution BOC-36-26 regarding energy rate increases via consent agenda
• Approved HR Agenda (2-1)
• Approved Resolution BOC-37-26 to disburse Opioid Settlement Funds for grants
• Approved Contracts and Grants Agendas

Board of Elections

The Chester County Board of Elections will meet to certify the official results of the May 19, 2026 Primary Election. The board will also receive updates and a report from Voter Services.

• Resolution BOE-06-26: Certification of the May 19, 2026 Primary Election results
• Voter Services’ Action Plan Update
• Voter Services’ Director Report

Retirement Board

The Chester County Retirement Board will review a revised Investment Policy Statement and an actuarial update. The board is also considering resolutions regarding pension administration and the use of assets for new software.

• Adoption of a revised Investment Policy Statement
• Resolution RB-01-26: Administration of part-time employment, historical pension treatment, and procedures for anniversaries on or after January 1, 2026
• Resolution RB-02-26: Authorization to use retirement fund assets for pension administration software
• Actuarial Update

The Chester County Retirement Board approved a rebalancing of the Employees' Retirement Fund, reducing private equity from 5% to 2% and moving the funds into the S&P 500 Large Cap Index Fund, as recommended by investment advisor Steve Roth. The board also approved a revised Investment Policy Statement, two resolutions on pension contributions and software, and an actuarial contribution of $13.197 million. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved the minutes from the February 23, 2026 meeting.
• Adopted the May 28, 2026 meeting agenda.
• Approved rebalancing the Fund by decreasing private equity from 5% to 2% and moving funds to the S&P 500 Large Cap Index Fund.
• Approved the revised Investment Policy Statement as presented by Dahab Associates.
• Approved Resolution RB-01-26 regarding part-time employee pension contributions and service credit.
• Approved Resolution RB-02-26 authorizing the use of retirement funds for pension administration software.
• Approved the actuarial contribution of $13.197 million as recommended by Greg Stump.

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will vote on several infrastructure and fiscal items, including authorizing eminent domain for the Replacement of County Bridge No. 167 on Mill Road over Valley Creek. They will also approve bid awards for bridge rehabilitation, authorize a new bid for Bridge 207, adopt tax exoneration for Wallace Township, and adopt budget changes. Additional contracts and grants will be reviewed and approved as part of the consent and new business agendas.

• Bid award for Bridge Rehabilitation of County Bridge #146
• Authorization to bid for Rehabilitation of Bridge 207 (Old Schuylkill Road over Pigeon Creek)
• Resolution BOC-34-26: tax exoneration in Wallace Township
• Resolution BOC-35-26: eminent‑domain for Replacement of County Bridge No. 167 Mill Road over Valley Creek
• Budget Change 10-26: approval of attached budget changes

The commissioners adopted the May 27 agenda and approved the consent agenda items, including a $165,290 bid award for Bridge #146 rehabilitation. They voted 2‑to‑1 to adopt Resolution BOC‑35‑26, granting eminent‑domain authority for the replacement of Bridge #167 on Mill Road. The Contracts and Grants agendas were each approved, and the 2026‑2027 PCoRP renewal was adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved bid award for Bridge #146 rehab ($165,290) (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution BOC‑35‑26 authorizing eminent‑domain for Bridge #167 replacement (2‑1)
• Approved Contracts Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Grants Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 2026‑2027 PCoRP renewal (unanimous)
• Approved budget change 10‑26 (consent agenda)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will review updates on prison security and human resource matters, including promotions. The board is considering contract extensions for reentry and uniform services, as well as a grant for the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program.

• Contract amendment with GEO Reentry Services, LLC for $152,348.46 for substance use and treatment services
• Contract amendment with McDonald Uniform Co. Inc. to extend term and update staff uniform pricing
• Grant award of $149,428.00 from Pennsylvania Commissioner on Crime and Delinquency for the MAT program
• Prison Security Improvements Update
• Human Resource matters regarding promotions and ends of employment

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors approved a series of personnel actions, contracts, grant awards, and voucher payments. Motions to approve promotions, ends of employment, contracts, grants, and vouchers were each carried. The board also approved the meeting minutes and agenda, and adjourned the session at 2:10 PM.

• Approved minutes from the April 29, 2026 meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted the May 27, 2026 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved personnel promotions (motion carried)
• Approved ends of employment (motion carried)
• Approved contracts (motion carried)
• Approved grant awards (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers as submitted by the Controller (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Chester County Board of Elections will consider resolutions to appoint poll workers and authorize members of the return board for the 2026 Primary Election. They will also receive a Voter Services Action Plan Update and a Director's Report. Public comment is scheduled both before and after agenda adoption.

• Resolution BOE-04-26: appointing poll workers for the 2026 Primary Election
• Resolution BOE-05-26: appointing and authorizing members of the return board for the 2026 Primary Election
• Voter Services Action Plan Update (announcement)
• Voter Services Director Report (announcement)
• Approval of minutes from April 13, 2026 meeting

The Board of Elections approved Resolution BOE-04-26, appointing poll workers for the May 19, 2026 primary election. It also approved Resolution BOE-05-26, authorizing individuals to serve on the return board for vote computation. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution BOE-04-26 appointing poll workers for 2026 Primary (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution BOE-05-26 appointing return board members for 2026 Primary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2026 Board of Elections meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Chester County Board of Elections will hold an organizational meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, appoint a Chief Clerk and Chief Registrar, and adopt meeting rules. The body will also consider resolutions to appoint an Acting Chief Clerk and adopt an oath for the Chief Registrar.

• Nomination and election of Voter Registration Commission Chair
• Nomination and election of Voter Registration Commission Vice Chair
• Appointment of Chief Clerk
• Appointment of Chief Registrar
• Resolution VRC-01-26: Appointing Megan Moser as Acting Chief Clerk

The commission elected Josh Maxwell as Chair (2‑1 vote) and Marian Moskowitz as Vice Chair (unanimous). They appointed Erik T. Walschburger as Chief Clerk, Krista Kerr as Chief Registrar, and Megan Moser as Acting Chief Clerk. Resolutions VRC-01-26, VRC-02-26, and the commission’s meeting rules were all approved unanimously.

• Elected Josh Maxwell as Chair (2‑1 vote)
• Elected Marian Moskowitz as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Erik T. Walschburger as Chief Clerk (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution VRC-01-26 appointing Megan Moser as Acting Chief Clerk (unanimous)
• Appointed Krista Kerr as Chief Registrar (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution VRC-02-26 adopting oath for Chief Registrar (unanimous)
• Adopted commission meeting rules and regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (motion carried)

Salary Board

The Chester County Salary Board will consider three recommendations: approving attached new positions, approving attached position changes, and approving attached position inactivations. No old business items are listed. The meeting also includes standard items such as public comment and adoption of the agenda.

• Approve attached new positions
• Approve attached position changes
• Approve attached position inactivations

The board approved the minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting and adopted the May 13 agenda. It then approved the new positions, the listed position changes, and the listed position inactivations, each by motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 11:26 AM.

• Approved April 8, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted May 13, 2026 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved new positions listed on agenda (3‑to‑1)
• Approved position changes listed on agenda (3‑to‑1)
• Approved position inactivations listed on agenda (all in favor, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions regarding tax exonerations in three townships and contract authorizations for electric vehicle charging stations and bridge construction. The meeting also includes a 2026 First Quarter Budget Status Report from the Chief Financial Officer.

• Tax exonerations in West Whiteland, Tredyffrin, and Upper Uwchlan Townships
• Construction management and inspection contract for electric vehicle charging stations
• Additional cost authorization for Bridge No. 205 construction contract
• DCNR grant signature authority for the Planning Commission and Parks and Preservation Department
• Approval of Budget Change 09-26

The commissioners adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, four tax‑exoneration resolutions for West Whiteland, Tredyffrin, Upper Uwchlan, and related signature‑authority resolutions. They also approved the Contracts and Grants agendas. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 29, 2026 meeting (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution BOC-27-26 authorizing tax exoneration in West Whiteland Township (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution BOC-28-26 authorizing tax exoneration in Tredyffrin Township (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution BOC-29-26 authorizing tax exoneration in Upper Uwchlan Township (consent agenda)
• Approved signature‑authority resolutions for EV charging station contract, bridge contract, and DCR grants (consent agenda)
• Approved Contracts agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Grants agenda (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including bid awards for paper products ($739,641.40) and flooring at Pocopson Home ($267,000), a resolution to increase Coroner's Office fees, and a resolution for electric vehicle charging stations. Under new business, the board will consider a resolution approving an Uwchlan Township Industrial Development Authority project for University Student Housing, LLC. The meeting also includes proclamations for Earth Month, Community Development Week, and National Travel and Tourism Week.

• Bid award for paper products at $739,641.40
• Bid award for flooring replacement at Pocopson Home at $267,000
• Resolution BOC-26-26 to increase fees for Coroner's Office services
• Resolution BOC-24-26 authorizing amendment for electric vehicle charging station grants
• Resolution BOC-19-26 approving Uwchlan Township IDA project for University Student Housing, LLC

The Board adopted the April 29 agenda. It approved the consent agenda items, including bid awards for paper products ($739,641.40) and flooring replacement ($267,000.00), a memorandum of understanding, and several resolutions authorizing signature authority and fee changes. The Board voted 2-0-1 to approve Resolution BOC-19-26, authorizing the Uwchlan Township Industrial Development Authority project for University Student Housing, LLC. The Board also approved the Contracts and Grants agendas.

• Adopted April 29 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved bid award for paper products $739,641.40 (consent)
• Approved bid award for flooring replacement $267,000.00 (consent)
• Approved Resolution BOC-19-26 for Uwchlan Township IDA University Student Housing project (2-0-1)
• Approved Contracts agenda (consent)
• Approved Grants agenda (consent)
• Approved multiple resolutions authorizing signature authority and fee changes (BOC-20-26 through BOC-26-26) (consent)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Workforce Development Board and PA CareerLink (consent)