Chester County public meetings in 2024

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving the 2025 budget and the 2025 real estate tax rate. The meeting includes a large volume of contract approvals for legal services, public safety equipment, and healthcare support.

• Proposed 2025 Budget of $730,325,993.00
• Resolution BOC-63-24 authorizing the 2025 Real Estate Tax Rate
• Contract with Radio Maintenance Inc for $1,698,814.99 for fire and EMS paging systems
• Bid award for Pocopson Home flooring replacement for $60,145.00
• Contract with Skanska USA Building, Inc for $727,395.00 for Coroner Facility construction management

The Chester County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 budget of $730,325,993.00 by a 2-1 vote, with Commissioner Moskowitz and Chair Maxwell voting in favor and Commissioner Eric Moskowitz voting against. They also approved Resolution BOC-63-24 setting the 2025 real estate tax rate by the same 2-1 vote. The board unanimously accepted the Chester County Trails Master Plan and closed a Community Conservation Partnerships grant project. Numerous residents expressed concerns about the budget during public comment, but no changes were made.

• Approved 2025 budget of $730,325,993.00 (2-1)
• Approved Resolution BOC-63-24 for 2025 real estate tax rate (2-1)
• Approved Resolution BOC-64-24 accepting Trails Master Plan and closing grant project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including flooring bid at Pocopson Home ($60,145.00)
• Approved contracts and grants agendas
• Approved resolutions BOC-59-24 through BOC-62-24 (finance, grant, hospital support, lease)
• Approved HR agenda, budget change 20-24, and vouchers

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will adopt its agenda and consider updates on prison security, human‑resource matters, and two contracts. One contract is a $3,706,811.80 agreement with R. Brooks Mech Heating & AC, LLC for HVAC replacements at the prison. The other is a $0.00 contract with SAVIN for maintenance of the statewide victim‑information system. The board will also review vouchers submitted by the controller and hear public comments.

• Contract with R. Brooks Mech Heating & AC, LLC – $3,706,811.80 for HVAC replacements
• Contract with SAVIN – $0.00 for maintenance of the victim information system
• Warden’s report
• Prison security improvements update
• Human resource matters: hires, rehires, ends of employment, retirements

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors approved the minutes, agenda, hires/rehires, ends of employment, retirements, contracts, and vouchers as submitted. Warden Holland presented the November 2024 monthly report, noting an average daily inmate population of 713 and updates on security improvements. No public comment was made.

• Approved minutes from November 20, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted December 18, 2024 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved hires and rehires (unanimous)
• Approved ends of employment (unanimous)
• Approved retirements (unanimous)
• Approved contracts (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Chester County Board of Elections unanimously approved Resolution BOE-11-24, recertifying the official results of the November 5, 2024 General Election. The board also approved the minutes from the November 22, 2024 meeting and adopted the agenda. No public comment was offered, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution BOE-11-24 recertifying Nov. 5 general election results (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov. 22, 2024 Board of Elections meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Dec. 9, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Commissioners will consider Resolution BOC‑58‑24, which would rescind the county’s ban on open burning. The ban was originally adopted as Resolution No. BOC‑52‑24 on October 25 2024 and extended on November 20 2024 as Resolution No. BOC‑57‑24. If approved, the ban would be removed.

• Resolution BOC‑58‑24 – rescind the county’s open‑burning ban (adopted Oct 25 2024, extended Nov 20 2024)

The Chester County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve Resolution BOC-58-24, rescinding the ban on open burning in the county. The meeting also included routine approvals of the agenda and previous meeting minutes, with no public comment or commissioner reports.

• Approved Resolution BOC-58-24 rescinding the open burning ban (unanimous)
• Approved the December 9, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Chester County Board of Elections will adopt Resolution BOE-10-24, which certifies the official results of the November 5, 2024 General Election and the recount and recanvass of the United States Senate race. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as public comment, adoption of the agenda, and adjournment. No old business items are listed.

• Resolution BOE-10-24: Certify official results of the Nov 5, 2024 General Election and recount of U.S. Senate race

The Board of Elections unanimously approved Resolution BOE-10-24, certifying the official results of the November 5, 2024 General Election and the recount/recanvas of the U.S. Senate race. The board also approved the minutes from the November 4 meeting and adopted the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution BOE-10-24 certifying Nov. 5 general election results and Senate recount (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov. 4, 2024 Board of Elections meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted Nov. 22, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Salary Board will discuss expanding the E pay ranges. It will also consider approving attached position changes and position inactivations. No old business items are listed.

• Expand E pay ranges
• Approve attached position changes
• Approve attached position inactivations

The Chester County Salary Board approved pay range changes, position changes, and position inactivations as listed on the agenda. The board also approved the minutes from the October 9, 2024 meeting and adopted the current agenda. No public comment was offered.

• Approved pay range changes as listed on agenda
• Approved position changes as listed on agenda
• Approved position inactivations as listed on agenda
• Approved minutes from October 9, 2024 Salary Board meeting

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive a presentation of the preliminary 2025 budget. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with numerous service contracts, grant applications, and budget adjustments.

• Preliminary 2025 Budget presentation by CFO Julie Bookheimer
• Contract with CoreStates, Inc. for $728,360.00 for Coroner Facility Design Services
• Contract amendment with Rimini Street, Inc. for $499,502.00 for PeopleSoft and Oracle Support Services
• Grant application for $500,000.00 from Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for homelessness efforts
• Grant application for $425,000.00 from Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for Chambers Lake at Hibernia County Park

The board approved the consent agenda, including bid awards and resolutions, and separately approved the HR agenda by a 2-1 vote. They also approved resolutions accepting the public transportation plan and extending the open burning ban. The preliminary 2025 budget was presented but not voted on.

• Approved consent agenda including bridge lumber bid ($57,019.20) and prison laundry demolition/renovation ($74,000)
• Approved HR agenda (2-1)
• Approved Resolution BOC-56-24 accepting Chester County Public Transportation Plan and closing TCDI grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution BOC-57-24 extending open burning ban (unanimous)
• Approved Contracts Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Grants Agenda (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will review updates on security, personnel, and several contracts. It will consider an amendment to extend warranty services for X‑Ray and Body Inspection Systems at a cost of $33,040.00, and a new contract with Johnson Controls for card reader installation valued at $207,991.50. The board will also consider an amendment to a $37,500 grant for expanding a Medically Assisted Treatment program. Additional items include vouchers and public comment.

• Amendment with Secure Technology Value Solutions, Inc. – $33,040.00 to extend warranty/maintenance on X‑Ray and Body Inspection Systems (term 12/18/2024‑06/21/2027)
• Contract with Johnson Controls – $207,991.50 for card reader installation at the prison and correctional center (term 12/18/2024‑until complete)
• Amendment to grant from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency – $37,500.00 for 2022 COSSUP expansion of Medically Assisted Treatment program (term 10/01/2023‑09/30/2025)
• Human resource matters: hires, rehires, and ends of employment
• Vouchers as submitted by Controller

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors approved routine administrative items, including hires and rehires, ends of employment, contracts, grants, and vouchers. The board also received the warden's monthly report on prison operations and updates on security improvements. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved minutes from October 23, 2024 meeting
• Adopted agenda for November 20, 2024 meeting
• Approved hires and rehires
• Approved ends of employment
• Approved contracts
• Approved grants
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller

Board of Elections

The Chester County Board of Elections will consider two resolutions. The first resolution (BOE-08-24) appoints poll workers for the 2024 General Election. The second resolution (BOE-09-24) appoints and authorizes individuals to serve on the Return Board to assist with vote tabulation for the 2024 General Election.

• Resolution BOE-08-24 – appoint poll workers for the 2024 General Election
• Resolution BOE-09-24 – appoint and authorize Return Board members for the 2024 General Election

The Board of Elections approved the appointment of poll workers for the 2024 General Election and authorized members of the Return Board to assist with election computation. The board also approved the minutes from the October 4, 2024, meeting and the agenda for the November 4, 2024, meeting.

• Approved minutes from October 4, 2024 meeting
• Adopted November 4, 2024 meeting agenda
• Approved Resolution BOE-08-24 appointing poll workers (3-0)
• Approved Resolution BOE-09-24 authorizing Return Board members (3-0)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to review performance and administration updates. The board will discuss and potentially take action regarding a Cost of Living Adjustment for retirees.

• Discussion and possible action on Cost of Living Adjustment for retirees

The Chester County Retirement Board approved a $16 million reallocation from equity to short-term fixed income as recommended by Dahab Associates, and approved seeking dissolution with investment manager Ben Franklin Technology Partners. A motion to provide a Cost-of-Living Adjustment to retirees failed due to lack of a second. The board also approved the minutes from the August 1, 2024 meeting and adopted the agenda.

• Approved $16M reallocation from equity to short-term fixed income (unanimous)
• Approved seeking dissolution with Ben Franklin Technology Partners (unanimous)
• Denied Cost-of-Living Adjustment for retirees (motion failed, no second)
• Approved minutes from August 1, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted October 30, 2024 agenda (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners held an emergency meeting on October 25, 2024, and unanimously approved Resolution BOC-52-24, establishing a ban on open burning in the county. The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM and adjourned at 5:07 PM.

• Approved Resolution BOC-52-24 establishing a ban on open burning (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chester County Commissioners will adopt the agenda and consent items, then consider several contract approvals, grant awards, and budget changes. A key budget change transfers $30,000,000 from the American Rescue Plan Fund to the General Fund. Additional actions include a $1,000,000 contract for the Villas of West Whiteland affordable‑housing project and a $354,821 community‑development contract for rapid‑rehousing services.

• $30,000,000 transfer from American Rescue Plan Fund to General Fund (budget change)
• $1,000,000 contract with VWW Associates, LP for Villas of West Whiteland Affordable Housing
• $354,821 Community Development contract with Human Services, Inc. for Continuum of Care Rapid Rehousing
• $127,057 HUD grant for Continuum of Care Planning activities
• $200,000 contract amendment with Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance for staff positions

The Chester County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included bid awards for demolition and paving, several resolutions (including a DCNR grant application and sunsetting the Agricultural Development Council), contracts, grants, HR items, a budget change, and vouchers. They also approved the Contracts and Grants Agendas as new business. No items were discussed under old business, and no substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bid awards: $41,000 for demolition at Black Rock Sanctuary and $71,125 for paving at Nottingham County Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution BOC-48-24 authorizing DCNR grant application for Chester Valley Trail Phase Iva (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution BOC-49-24 authorizing tax exoneration in Downingtown (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution BOC-50-24 authorizing signature authority (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution BOC-51-24 sunsetting Chester County Agricultural Development Council (unanimous)
• Approved Contracts Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Grants Agenda (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will discuss several agenda items, including a contract amendment with Biotech Solutions, Inc. for $12,012 to extend the Grease Biodegradation System at Pocopson Home and the prison for 2025. The board will receive the Warden’s report, an update on prison security improvements, and human‑resource matters such as hires, promotions, terminations, and retirements. Vouchers submitted by the controller will also be reviewed before adjournment.

• Contract amendment with Biotech Solutions, Inc.: $12,012 to extend Grease Biodegradation System (2025)
• Warden’s report
• Prison security improvements update
• Human resource matters – hires, rehires, promotions, terminations, retirements
• Review of vouchers submitted by controller

The Prison Board of Inspectors approved various hires, promotions, retirements, and employment terminations. The board also approved vouchers and an amended contract for Biotech Solutions, Inc. Warden Holland provided a monthly report on inmate populations and security project updates.

• Approved hires and rehires
• Approved promotions
• Approved ends of employment
• Approved retirements
• Approved contracts, including amending Biotech Solutions, Inc. to $6,240.00
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller
• Approved September 25 meeting minutes

Salary Board

The Chester County Salary Board will meet on October 9, 2024. The board will consider approving the attached new positions, position changes, and position inactivations. No other business items are listed.

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

The Chester County Salary Board approved the minutes from the August 14, 2024 meeting, adopted the agenda, and approved new positions, position changes, and position inactivations as listed on the agenda. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned after about two minutes.

• Approved minutes from August 14, 2024 Salary Board meeting
• Adopted the October 9, 2024 Salary Board agenda
• Approved new positions listed on the agenda
• Approved position changes listed on the agenda
• Approved position inactivations listed on the agenda

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on several high-value contracts for prison services and infrastructure. The meeting includes approvals for healthcare and food services for the prison and youth center, as well as bridge reconstruction grants.

• Contract with PrimeCare Medical, Inc. for prison and youth center health care services: $30,560,698.00
• Contract amendment with Aramark Services, Inc. for food services: $3,907,693.00
• Authorization of eminent domain for replacement of County Bridge No. 205 Spring City over Stony Run
• Bid award for Prison Hot Water Heater Replacement in Wood Shop: $201,000.00
• Grant application to HUD for Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing: $2,188,194.00

The Chester County Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing eminent domain for the replacement of County Bridge No. 205 over Stony Run in Spring City, with a 2-1 vote. They also approved the 2025 holiday schedule, a consent agenda including bid awards and a cooperation agreement with the Nemours Foundation, and amended a constable payment resolution. The meeting was largely routine, with no old business and limited public comment.

• Approved Resolution BOC-47-24 authorizing eminent domain for County Bridge No. 205 replacement (2-1)
• Approved amended Resolution BOC-43A-24 for constable transport payments (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Official County Government Holiday Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $34,028 data center cleaning bid and $201,000 water heater replacement bid
• Approved cooperation agreement with Chester County Industrial Development Authority and Nemours Foundation
• Approved Contracts Agenda and Grants Agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

General

The Chester County Board of Elections will consider Resolution BOE-07-24, which authorizes changes to polling locations for the 2024 General Election. The meeting also includes routine items such as the call to order, announcements, minutes from the May 13, 2024 meeting, and public comment periods. No old business items are listed.

• Resolution BOE-07-24: authorize polling location changes for the 2024 General Election

The Chester County Board of Elections approved Resolution BOE-07-24 authorizing polling location changes for the 2024 General Election. The board also approved the minutes from the May 13, 2024 meeting and adopted the agenda. Public comment included both concerns and support for current election procedures.

• Approved Resolution BOE-07-24 authorizing polling location changes for the 2024 General Election (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the May 13, 2024 Board of Elections meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted the October 4, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will review updates on prison security, personnel matters, and several contracts. Contracts include a $3,907,693 amendment with Aramark for food services, a $30,560,698 contract with PrimeCare Medical for health care, a $24,050 de‑escalation training contract with Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, and a $20,544 amendment with LexisNexis for inmate law library access. The board will also address promotions, retirements, and other human‑resource issues.

• Amendment with Aramark Services, Inc. – $3,907,693 for food services at the Prison, Youth Center, and Pocopson Home (10/01/2024–09/30/2025)
• Contract with PrimeCare Medical, Inc. – $30,560,698 for health care services (10/01/2024–09/30/2027)
• Contract with Lincoln Center for Family and Youth – $24,050 for comprehensive de‑escalation training (starting 10/09/2024)
• Amendment with RELX, Inc. d/b/a LexisNexis – $20,544 to extend online law library materials for inmates (12/01/2024–11/30/2026)

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors approved the August 2024 minutes, adopted the agenda, and approved promotions, ends of employment, retirements, contracts, and vouchers as submitted by the Controller. The board also received a monthly report on prison operations and updates on security improvements.

• Approved minutes from August 28, 2024 meeting
• Adopted September 25, 2024 agenda
• Approved promotions
• Approved ends of employment
• Approved retirements
• Approved contracts
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will adopt a consent agenda that includes routine approvals and several contract amendments. New business items include multiple contract awards and two grant awards, notably a $28.68 million renewal for Children, Youth, and Families programs. A budget adjustment of $33,549 will fund portable radios for Emergency Services. All items will be voted on at the September 24 meeting.

• Contract with Montgomery Technology Systems, LLC for a perimeter intrusion detection system – $826,600
• Contract amendment with IntelliSys Solutions Group, LLC for recruitment/retention consultant services – $815,800
• Grant award renewal with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for Children, Youth, and Families – $28,682,308
• Contract amendment with CM3 Building Solutions for automation controls and mechanical systems – $74,202
• Budget change for Emergency Services to purchase Harris portable radios – $33,549

The Chester County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, bid authorizations, board appointments, two resolutions, contracts, grants, HR items, a budget change, and vouchers. They also approved the Contracts and Grants Agendas as new business. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine and procedural.

• Adopted the September 24, 2024 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bid authorizations, board appointments, resolutions BOC-45-24 and BOC-46-24, contracts, grants, HR agenda, budget change 16-24, and vouchers (unanimous)
• Approved the Contracts Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the Grants Agenda (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The meeting includes a consent agenda of routine items and approvals of numerous contracts and grants. Commissioners will consider Resolution BOC-44-24 to increase the county’s price‑per‑acre limit for purchasing agricultural conservation easements. Additional agenda items cover employee handbook policy changes, budget adjustments, and several large service contracts.

• Resolution BOC-44-24: authorize increase of the County’s price‑per‑acre cap for agricultural conservation easements
• Contract with Willis Towers Watson Northeast for employee benefits consulting services, amount $510,000
• Contract with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for prison roof replacement, amount $1,937,346.58
• Grant award of $800,000 from Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for coordinated entry call center and homelessness services
• Resolution BOC-42-24: authorize lease of space in the Historic Courthouse to the Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau

The Chester County Board of Commissioners approved revisions to the Holidays and Floating Holidays policies, and Resolution BOC-44-24 raising the Price per Acre cap for agricultural conservation easements. They also approved the consent agenda, contracts, and grants agendas, and adopted the meeting agenda. Public comment included concerns and support for mail-in voting procedures.

• Approved Employee Handbook changes to Holidays Policy 40301.1 and Floating Holidays Policy 40301.2 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution BOC-44-24 increasing Price per Acre cap for agricultural conservation easements (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, cooperation agreement, resolutions BOC-38-24 through BOC-43-24, contracts, grants, HR agenda, budget change, and vouchers
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Grants Agenda
• Adopted meeting agenda

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will review the minutes from the July 24 meeting, discuss personnel matters, and consider a contract for a perimeter security system. The board will also address vouchers submitted by the controller.

• Contract with Montgomery Technology Systems, LLC: $826,600.00
• Perimeter Intrusion Detection System installation
• Warden's Report
• Human Resource Matters (Hires, Rehires, Retirements)
• Vouchers submitted by Controller

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors approved the minutes from the July 24, 2024 meeting, adopted the agenda, and approved hires/rehires, ends of employment, retirements, contracts, and vouchers as submitted by the Controller. Warden Holland presented the monthly report for July 2024, noting an average daily inmate population of 716 and various operational updates. Public comment included concerns about vendor selection, exterior yard improvements, and staffing.

• Approved minutes from July 24, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda for August 28, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved hires and rehires (unanimous)
• Approved ends of employment (unanimous)
• Approved retirements (unanimous)
• Approved contracts (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution authorizing eminent domain to replace County Bridge No. 175 on Creek Road over Pickering Creek. They will also adopt a consent agenda that includes routine items, several multi‑million‑dollar contracts for bridge engineering, bridge replacements, and infrastructure maintenance, and approve grant awards from HUD for homeless services. Additional items include a Right‑to‑Know Law policy recommendation and budget adjustments for several departments.

• Resolution BOC‑37‑24: eminent‑domain authority for Replacement of County Bridge No. 175
• Contract $3,600,000 with Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. for bridge engineer and program management services
• Cooperation Agreement with Piasecki Aircraft Corp. and Heliplex, LLC
• Grant awards from HUD totaling $507,044 for homeless management, permanent supportive housing, and rapid rehousing
• Budget Change 14‑24: $101,643 for Public Defender Indigent Defense Grant Program

The Chester County Board of Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda, approved a consent agenda of routine business items, and passed a new Right-to-Know Law Policy. They also approved Resolution BOC-37-24 authorizing eminent domain for Bridge No. 175 on Creek Road over Pickering Creek, alongside new contracts and grants.

• Adopted August 14, 2024 meeting agenda
• Approved consent agenda including July 17 minutes, prison hot water replacement bidding, board appointments, agreements, resolutions, contracts, grants, HR agenda, budget change, and vouchers
• Approved Right-to-Know Law Policy
• Approved Resolution BOC-37-24 authorizing eminent domain for Replacement of County Bridge No. 175 Creek Road over Pickering Creek (2-1)
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Grants Agenda
• Adjourned meeting at 10:45 AM

Salary Board

The Salary Board will meet to consider recommendations for the approval of new positions and changes to existing positions. The agenda does not list specific job titles or salary amounts.

• Approval of new positions
• Approval of position changes

The Chester County Salary Board approved the minutes from the July 17, 2024 meeting, adopted the agenda, and approved new positions and position changes as listed on the agenda. No public comment was offered, and no old business was discussed. The meeting was brief and procedural.

• Approved minutes from July 17, 2024 Salary Board meeting
• Adopted the August 14, 2024 Salary Board agenda
• Approved new positions listed on the Salary Board agenda
• Approved position changes listed on the Salary Board agenda

Retirement Board

The Chester County Retirement Board will convene on August 1, 2024, to approve the minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting and receive a performance update report. The meeting is a standard procedural session with opportunities for public comment.

• Approval of May 2, 2024 minutes
• Performance Update Report presentation
• Public comment period on agenda items

The Chester County Retirement Board approved a recommendation to terminate Champlain as an investment manager due to lack of performance and move $46,140,152 into the Vanguard MidCap Index Fund. The board also approved the minutes from the May 2, 2024 meeting and adopted the agenda. Public comment included a request for a COLA and increased death benefit, but no action was taken.

• Approved termination of Champlain as investment manager and transfer of $46,140,152 to Vanguard MidCap Index Fund (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 2, 2024 Retirement Board meeting
• Adopted August 1, 2024 meeting agenda

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will receive updates on prison security improvements and the Warden's report. The board is scheduled to review a new Inmate Welfare Fund Policy and address human resources matters including transfers and ends of employment.

• Prison security improvements update
• New Inmate Welfare Fund Policy
• Warden's report
• Human resources transfers and ends of employment
• Vouchers submitted by Controller

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors approved the Inmate Welfare Fund Policy, personnel transfers, ends of employment, and vouchers. They also received updates on prison security improvements, including new cameras, razor wire, and a pending K-9 program, and heard the June 2024 monthly report.

• Approved Inmate Welfare Fund Policy
• Approved personnel transfers
• Approved ends of employment
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller
• Approved minutes from June 26, 2024 meeting
• Adopted July 24, 2024 agenda

Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to consider recommendations for position changes and inactivations. The board will also discuss position reclassifications effective July 27, 2024.

• Position changes
• Position inactivations
• Position reclassifications effective July 27, 2024

The Chester County Salary Board approved several personnel updates listed on the meeting agenda. These included changes to positions, the inactivation of certain positions, and position reclassifications.

• Approved position changes
• Approved position inactivations
• Approved position reclassifications
• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will meet on July 17, 2024 to approve routine minutes, contracts, budget changes, and grants. The most consequential items are a $23.1 million renewal of human-services funding and a $7 million allocation for a Coroner Facility purchase. No substantive policy decisions are scheduled.

• $23,141,779 grant renewal with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for mental health, substance use, and homeless services
• $7,000,000 budget allocation for Coroner Facility purchase
• $1,113,700 contract amendment with RTM, LLC for Truancy Prevention Program
• $525,000 contract amendment with Cornell Abraxas Group, LLC for residential placement services
• Authorization to bid Pole Barn #1 Rehabilitation/Replacement at Warwick County Park

The Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including budget change 13-24 and authorization to bid for a pole barn project. The board also approved the full Contracts and Grants agendas.

• Approved Minutes of the June 26, 2024 Meeting
• Authorized bid for Pole Barn #1 Rehabilitation/Replacement at Warwick County Park
• Approved Budget Change 13-24
• Approved HR Agenda
• Approved Vouchers as submitted by Controller
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Grants Agenda

County Commissioners

The Chester County Commissioners will review several routine business items, including appointments and budget changes. The meeting includes decisions on large-scale service contracts for behavioral health and construction. Additionally, the board will consider a property purchase to extend the Chester Valley Trail.

• $7,856,917 contract with Woods Services, Inc. for Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Response
• $4,140,345 construction services contract with Lobar Site Development Corporation
• Property purchase to extend the Chester Valley Trail (Resolution BOC-25-24)
• $611,255 contract amendment for Brandywine Valley Active Aging senior center services
• Proposed revisions to the Workplace Lactation Policy in the employee handbook

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of real property to extend the Chester Valley Trail and adopted revisions to the Workplace Lactation Policy. The board also approved routine business items, including contracts, grants, and board appointments, via a consent agenda.

• Approved purchase of property for Chester Valley Trail extension
• Approved revisions to Workplace Lactation Policy 40241
• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Resolution BOC-24-24 for facilities reimbursement authority
• Approved Industrial Development Authority application for Zook project
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, grants, and budget changes

Prison Board

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors will review the May 29, 2024, meeting minutes and receive a warden's report. The agenda includes updates on prison security improvements and human resources matters such as hires and retirements.

• $3,590 grant from Pennsylvania Counties Risk Pool for inmate security measures
• Update on prison security improvements
• Human resources matters including hires, rehires, and retirements
• Review of vouchers submitted by the Controller

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors approved motions to hire and rehire staff, end employment, approve retirements, accept grants, and pay vouchers. Warden Holland presented the May 2024 monthly report, noting an average daily inmate population of 709 and updates on security improvements like new cameras and HVAC units. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 2:43 PM.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted June 26 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved hires and rehires (unanimous)
• Approved ends of employment (unanimous)
• Approved retirements (unanimous)
• Approved Grants Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on numerous contract renewals and new agreements across departments including Human Services, Transit, and Public Health. The agenda also includes a report on the 2024 first quarter budget status.

• $3,651,374 contract with Holcomb Associates for Community Residential Rehabilitation
• HUD grant renewals totaling over $3.7 million for housing and homelessness prevention
• $907,000 grant for the construction of a Chester Valley Trail segment
• $1,860,549 contract with Salisbury Behavioral Health for clinical services
• Resolution BOC-21-24 regarding an Industrial Development Authority project for Hinterhof Farm LLC

The Board of Commissioners adopted the June 12 agenda and approved a consent agenda containing routine items, including Resolution BOC-21-24 for an Industrial Development Authority application on behalf of Hinterhof Farm LLC. The Board also approved the 2024-2025 PCoRP Renewal and separate Contracts and Grants Agendas. A budget status report was presented, and commissioners reported on upcoming local events.

• Adopted June 12, 2024 meeting agenda
• Approved consent agenda items including Resolution BOC-21-24 (Hinterhof Farm LLC IDA application)
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Grants Agenda
• Approved 2024-2025 PCoRP Renewal (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting

Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider recommendations to approve new positions, position changes, and position inactivations. The specific details of these actions are contained in attached documents not included in the agenda text.

• New positions
• Position changes
• Position inactivations

The Salary Board approved several personnel updates based on the meeting agenda. This included the creation of new positions, changes to existing positions, and the inactivation of certain positions.

• Approved new positions listed on the agenda
• Approved position changes listed on the agenda
• Approved position inactivations listed on the agenda
• Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will discuss prison security improvements and personnel matters. The board will also review a contract for inmate commissary services.

• Contract with Keefe Commissary Services for inmate commissary services ($0 cost)
• Update on prison security improvements
• Review of human resources matters including hires, promotions, and ends of employment
• Approval of April 29, 2024 meeting minutes

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors met on May 29, 2024 and approved its prior meeting minutes, the meeting agenda, hires and rehires, promotions, ends of employment, the Contracts Agenda, and vouchers as submitted by the Controller. Warden Holland reported April 2024 prison figures, including an average daily inmate population of 710, and said razor wire installation is complete and new HVAC units are being installed. One resident spoke during public comment about the need for a plan for permanent security measures. No substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes from the April 29, 2024 Prison Board of Inspectors meeting (all in favor)
• Adopted the May 29, 2024 meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved hires and rehires (motion carried)
• Approved promotions (motion carried)
• Approved ends of employment (motion carried)
• Approved the Contracts Agenda (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:47 PM (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda containing numerous contract amendments and new agreements. Items include a $1 million grant cooperation agreement and several early intervention service contracts. The meeting also addresses budget adjustments for Public Health and Emergency Services.

• $1,875,000 contract for Herdeg Property Acquisition
• $1,000,000 cooperation agreement for a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant
• $466,000 contract with ARC of Chester County for Early Intervention Services
• $149,028.42 contract for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
• Revisions to the Health Department's Lead Poisoning Rules and Regulations

The Chester County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda containing routine business items, including a bid award for facility upgrades and a cooperation agreement for a $1 million grant. The board also adopted a resolution revising lead poisoning regulations and approved contracts and grants listed in the agenda. No substantive new business or public comments on agenda items were recorded.

• Approved May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Awarded $81,118.00 bid for drapery and hardware replacement in resident rooms
• Authorized bid for Ekki Lumber for county bridge rehabilitation
• Adopted Resolution BOC-20-24 revising Health Department lead poisoning rules
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for radio talkgroups with Commonwealth of PA
• Approved cooperation agreement for $1 million grant under Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program
• Approved Contracts Agenda and Grants Agenda
• Approved Budget Change 10-24 and Controller vouchers

Board of Elections

The Chester County Board of Elections will consider Resolution BOE-06-24 to certify the official results of the April 23, 2024 Primary Election. The agenda also includes a report from the Voter Services Director and approval of minutes from the April 19, 2024 meeting.

• Resolution BOE-06-24 to certify April 23, 2024 Primary Election results
• Voter Services Director Report
• Approval of April 19, 2024 meeting minutes

The Chester County Board of Elections certified the official results of the April 23, 2024 Primary Election by approving Resolution BOE-06-24. Director Karen Barsoum reported that a standard 2% statistical recount and a Risk Limiting Audit were conducted before recommending certification. Several residents expressed concerns about election procedures during public comment, while others voiced support.

• Approved minutes from April 19, 2024 meeting
• Adopted May 13, 2024 meeting agenda
• Approved Resolution BOE-06-24 certifying April 23 primary results (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:53 AM

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving a new Procurement Manual and several service contracts. The agenda includes a resolution to purchase real property for a coroner facility. The meeting also covers budget changes and grant renewals across multiple departments.

• Resolution BOC-18-24 authorizing the purchase of real property for a coroner facility
• Contract with Open Hearth, Inc. for $902,482.00 for the Housing Options Program
• Contract amendment with Eagleville Hospital for $600,000.00 for rehabilitation services
• Contract with Secure Technology Value Solutions, Inc for $325,660.00 for prison inspection systems
• Grant award renewal with Liberty Mid-Atlantic for $89,300.00 for drug intelligence

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to purchase real property for a new coroner facility and authorized a bid for paving at Nottingham County Park. They also adopted a new Procurement Manual and approved various contracts, grants, and budget changes through the consent agenda. No substantive votes were recorded on individual items, as most were passed by unanimous motion.

• Approved purchase of real property for coroner facility (Resolution BOC-18-24)
• Authorized bid for paving at Nottingham County Park
• Approved proposed Procurement Manual (unanimous)
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Grants Agenda
• Approved Budget Change 09-24
• Adopted May 8, 2024 meeting agenda
• Adjourned meeting at 10:32 AM

Salary Board

The Chester County Salary Board will meet to review recommendations for new positions and changes to existing positions. Specific details regarding these items are contained in attached documents not included in this agenda text.

• Approval of new positions
• Approval of position changes

The Chester County 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 April 10, 2024 meeting.

• Approved minutes from April 10, 2024 meeting
• Approved new positions listed on the agenda
• Approved position changes listed on the agenda

Retirement Board

The meeting includes the adoption of the agenda and approval of March 19, 2024, minutes. The board will also receive a performance update report.

• Approval of March 19, 2024, meeting minutes
• Performance Update Report

The Chester County Retirement Board approved the minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting and adopted the current agenda. The board received a performance update from Dahab Associates, noting the fund's value increased in the first quarter. Public comments regarding fund performance and a proposed death benefit increase were recorded but no action was taken on them.

• Approved minutes from March 19, 2024 meeting
• Adopted May 2, 2024 meeting agenda
• Received Q1 performance report for Retirement Fund
• Adjourned meeting

Prison Board

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors will discuss several personnel and security matters. The agenda includes the appointment of Howard Holland as warden and an update on prison security improvements. The board will also review a contract for X-ray and body inspection systems.

• Appointment of Howard Holland as warden
• $325,660.00 contract with Secure Technology Value Solutions, Inc. for X-ray and body inspection systems
• Update on prison security improvements
• Review of the Chester County Intermediate Punishment Plan

The Prison Board appointed Howard Holland as Warden and approved the Chester County Intermediate Punishment Plan, a sentencing alternative for non-violent offenders. The board also approved monthly operational reports, personnel changes, contracts, and financial vouchers. No substantive decisions were made regarding new construction projects, though updates on ongoing security improvements were presented.

• Appointed Howard Holland as Warden
• Approved Chester County Intermediate Punishment Plan
• Approved ends of employment (HR matters)
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller
• Approved minutes from March 25, 2024 meeting
• Adopted April 29, 2024 agenda

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the Chester County Heritage Tourism Plan and appointing an Acting Chief Clerk. The agenda includes contract amendments for senior services and drug and alcohol programs. The board will also address budget changes involving $3.7 million in ARPA funds.

• Adoption of the Chester County Heritage Tourism Plan
• Appointment of Julie Bookheimer as Acting Chief Clerk
• $300,000 grant award for the Home Modification Program
• Budget transfer of $3.7 million from ARPA funds to the General Fund
• $104,716.11 contract for agricultural land preservation

The Chester County Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda covering minutes, two tax exoneration resolutions, contracts, grants, HR items, a budget change, and vouchers. In new business, the board appointed Erik T. Walschburger as Chief Clerk and approved resolutions naming Julie Bookheimer as Acting Chief Clerk and adopting the Chester County Heritage Tourism Plan. The Contracts and Grants Agendas were also approved. No vote tallies were recorded beyond 'all were in favor' or 'motion carried.'

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, Resolution BOC-14-24 and BOC-15-24 (tax exonerations in West Goshen and Wallace Townships), contracts, grants, HR agenda, Budget Change 08-24, and vouchers (motion carried)
• Appointed Erik T. Walschburger as Chief Clerk (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution BOC-16-24 appointing Julie Bookheimer as Acting Chief Clerk (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution BOC-17-24 adopting the Chester County Heritage Tourism Plan (all in favor)
• Approved the Contracts Agenda (motion carried)
• Approved the Grants Agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted the April 24, 2024 meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:49 AM (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Chester County Board of Elections will consider several appointments related to the 2024 Primary Election. This includes appointing poll workers and members of the return board to assist with election computation. The board will also address the appointment of a Chief Clerk and an acting official.

• Appointment of Chief Clerk
• Resolution BOE-03-24: Appointing Julie Bookheimer as Acting Chief Clerk
• Resolution BOE-04-24: Appointing poll workers for 2024 Primary Election
• Resolution BOE-05-24: Appointing return board members for 2024 Primary computation

The Chester County Board of Elections approved Erik T. Walschburger as Chief Clerk and Julie Bookheimer as Acting Chief Clerk. It also approved poll workers and return board members for the 2024 Primary Election via resolutions BOE-04-24 and BOE-05-24. The board approved minutes from its March 14, 2024 meeting and adopted the April 19 agenda. Public comment included questions about drop box security and concerns about election procedures and observing the process.

• Approved Erik T. Walschburger as Chief Clerk (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution BOE-03-24 appointing Julie Bookheimer as Acting Chief Clerk (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution BOE-04-24 appointing poll workers for the 2024 Primary Election (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution BOE-05-24 appointing return board members for the 2024 Primary Election (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from the March 14, 2024 Board of Elections meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted the April 19, 2024 meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:42 AM (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Chester County Commissioners are reviewing several new contracts and grant applications. Items include funding for residential placement services, prison security upgrades, and energy efficiency projects.

• $1,671,500 contract with AdvantageCare Rehabilitation for Pocopson Home services
• $800,000 contract amendment with CHOR Youth & Family Services for residential placement
• $479,860 grant application to the US Department of Energy for solar panels and electric vehicles
• $129,837.33 contract with S.J. Thomas Company for security mesh installation at the prison
• $300,000 contract amendment with LCH Health and Community Services for a vaccination program

The Board of Commissioners approved authorizations to bid on the rehabilitation of two county bridges. They also passed a resolution to apply for funds from the US Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs.

• Authorized bids for Rehabilitation of County Bridge #40 and County Bridge #65
• Approved Resolution BOC-12-24 to apply for US Department of Energy funds
• Approved March 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Grants Agenda
• Approved Budget Change 07-24
• Approved HR Agenda and Controller vouchers

Salary Board

The Chester County Salary Board is meeting to review recommendations for new positions, position changes, inactivations, and reactivations. The specific details of these personnel actions are contained in attachments referenced in the agenda.

• New positions
• Position changes
• Position inactivations
• Position reactivations

The Chester County Salary Board approved several personnel updates listed on the meeting agenda. These actions included the creation of new positions, changes to existing positions, and the inactivation and reactivation of specific roles.

• Approved new positions listed on the agenda
• Approved position changes listed on the agenda
• Approved position inactivations listed on the agenda
• Approved position reactivations listed on the agenda
• Approved March 13, 2024 meeting minutes

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review various contract amendments and new business items. This includes funding for bridge engineering, agricultural land preservation, and emergency services. The meeting also covers several grant applications for trail extensions and community programs.

• $1,000,000 grant application for Chester Valley Trail Phase II design
• $528,058.25 contract for AgConnect Services implementation
• $261,900 contract for agricultural land preservation in New London Township
• $150,000 contract for emergency rental and housing stability services
• $109,713.64 contract amendment for County Bridge #207 rehabilitation

The Board of Commissioners approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda including board appointments and budget change 06-24. The board also voted to approve the full Contracts Agenda and Grants Agenda.

• Adopted March 27, 2024 meeting agenda
• Approved March 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Board Appointments
• Approved Budget Change 06-24
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Grants Agenda

Prison Board

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors is meeting to discuss routine business, including a warden's report, prison security improvements, and human resources matters. The board will consider two contracts: one for security mesh installation and another for policy publication services. The agenda also includes public comment periods and approval of previous minutes.

• Contract with S.J. Thomas Company, Inc. for $129,837.33 to install security mesh at Chester County Prison
• Contract with Lexipol, LLC for $194,859.13 for policy manuals, training bulletins, and a web-based platform over five years
• Presentation on the E3 (Exit, Enter, Employ) Program by Jill Stoltzfus
• Update on prison security improvements
• Hires, rehires, and ends of employment

The Prison Board of Inspectors approved the February 2024 monthly report, personnel hires and terminations, and the contracts agenda. The board also reviewed security improvement updates and received a presentation on the E3 re-entry program.

• Approved February 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved personnel hires and rehires
• Approved ends of employment
• Approved the Contracts Agenda
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller

Retirement Board

The Chester County Retirement Board will review performance and actuarial updates regarding retirement funds. The agenda also includes a review of minutes from previous meetings and a fee amendment for Allspring.

• Allspring Fee Amendment
• Performance Update Report
• Actuarial Update

The Chester County Retirement Board approved a revised fee amendment for investment manager Allspring, setting a performance-based fee of 20% of annual excess net returns with a 35 basis point cap, which the board was told results in a lower annual fee. The board also approved minutes from its November 1, 2023 meeting and January 2, 2024 organizational meeting, and adopted the March 19, 2024 agenda. Bill Dahab of Dahab Associates reported the fund was valued at $517,584,790.00 at the end of the fourth quarter, up $40,694,648 from the prior quarter. Greg Stump of Boomershine Consulting Group, the new plan actuary, gave an actuarial update, and the meeting adjourned at 12:41 PM.

• Approved Allspring's revised fee amendment: 20% of annual excess net returns, 35 basis point cap (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from the November 1, 2023 Retirement Board meeting and January 2, 2024 organizational meeting
• Adopted the March 19, 2024 Retirement Board meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:41 PM

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections will consider Resolution BOE-02-24 to authorize polling location changes for the 2024 Primary Election. The agenda also includes a report from the Voter Services Director and approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Resolution BOE-02-24 regarding 2024 Primary Election polling location changes
• Voter Services Director Report
• Approval of December 14, 2023, and January 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The Chester County Board of Elections approved Resolution BOE-02-24, which authorizes polling location changes for the 2024 Primary Election. The board also approved minutes from its December 14, 2023 meeting and January 2, 2024 organizational meeting. Several residents raised concerns about election procedures during public comment, and one resident thanked the board for moving Willistown's polling location. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution BOE-02-24 authorizing polling location changes for the 2024 Primary Election
• Approved minutes from the December 14, 2023 Board of Elections meeting and January 2, 2024 organizational meeting
• Adopted the March 14, 2024 meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:47 AM

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider an ordinance to authorize up to $85,000,000 in general obligation bonds. The agenda also includes several contract approvals for infrastructure, public safety, and human services. Additionally, the board will review various budget changes and grant amendments.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $85,000,000 in nonelectoral debt through general obligation bonds
• Resolution for tax-exempt revenue bonds up to $14,500,000 for Delaware Valley Friends School
• Contract with Column Construction, Inc. for Bridge #244 replacement totaling $1,575,391.57
• Contract amendment with Blue Raster LLC for GIS consulting and development for $200,000.00
• Contract for razor wire installation along prison fence lines for $125,463.00

The Chester County Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance 2024-01, authorizing the county to incur nonelectoral debt through general obligation bonds not to exceed $85,000,000. The board also approved a consent agenda that included a resolution for up to $14,500,000 in tax-exempt revenue bonds for the Delaware Valley Friends School, along with contracts, grants, budget changes, and vouchers. No old business was discussed. Public comment included concerns about immigrants and the county's Hall of Heroes project.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-01 authorizing up to $85,000,000 in general obligation bonds (all in favor)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution BOC-08-24 for up to $14,500,000 in tax-exempt revenue bonds for Delaware Valley Friends School
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Grants Agenda
• Approved minutes of the February 28, 2024 meeting, board appointments, HR agenda, budget changes 22-23 and 05-24, and vouchers
• Adopted the March 13, 2024 meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:46 AM

Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider several personnel-related items, including new positions and inactivations. The board is also reviewing a proposal to increase all 2024 pay ranges by 2% effective March 23, 2024. Additionally, the board will consider eliminating L & D Ranges and expanding E Ranges.

• Approval of new positions, position changes, and inactivations
• Elimination of L & D Ranges and expansion of E Ranges effective March 9, 2024
• Proposed 2% increase to all 2024 pay ranges effective March 23, 2024

The Chester County Salary Board met on March 13, 2024 and approved the minutes from its February 14, 2024 meeting and the March 13 agenda. In new business, the board approved new positions, position changes, position inactivations, range changes and associated reclassifications, and 2024 pay range adjustments, all as listed on the Salary Board agenda or in its agenda packet. No public comment was offered on agenda items or generally. The meeting adjourned at 10:53 AM.

• Approved February 14, 2024 Salary Board minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted March 13, 2024 Salary Board agenda (motion carried)
• Approved new positions listed on the Salary Board agenda (motion carried)
• Approved position changes listed on the Salary Board agenda (motion carried)
• Approved position inactivations listed on the Salary Board agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Range Changes and Associated Reclassifications listed in the agenda packet (motion carried)
• Approved 2024 Pay Range Adjustments listed in the agenda packet (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:53 AM (motion carried)

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors is reviewing several contracts and grant updates. These include security improvements such as fence work and perimeter detection system design. The board is also considering expansions to medication-assisted treatment and inmate GED education funding.

• $125,463 contract with Pro Max Fence Systems, LLC for razor wire installation
• $103,334 amendment to PrimeCare Medical, Inc. for medication-assisted treatment services
• $499,842 grant from PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency to expand MAT program
• $56,170 contract amendment for perimeter intrusion detection system design
• $21,447.55 grant amendment for inmate GED education

The Prison Board of Inspectors approved the contracts and grants agendas, including planned security upgrades for the perimeter fence and yards. The board also approved various hires, rehires, and ends of employment. Acting Warden Holland provided a monthly report on inmate populations and facility maintenance.

• Approved January 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved February 29, 2024 meeting agenda
• Approved hires and rehires
• Approved ends of employment
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Grants Agenda
• Approved Vouchers as Submitted by Controller

County Commissioners

The Chester County Commissioners are reviewing several contract amendments and grant awards. Key items include funding for inpatient behavioral health, emergency communications upgrades, and prison HVAC improvements. The board will also address various budget adjustments across multiple county departments.

• $1,753,746 contract amendment with Haven Behavioral Services of West Chester
• $1,262,064.50 contract amendment with Nokia of America Corporation for emergency communications upgrades
• $906,062 grant award from the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency for prison HVAC ventilation
• Contract amendments for various emergency rental and utility assistance programs
• Budget changes for several departments, including a $2.5 million transfer to the General Fund

The Board of Commissioners approved a bid for furniture replacement at Pocopson Home and passed several routine administrative items via a consent agenda. The board also approved the general Contracts and Grants agendas.

• Approved $307,617.00 bid for furniture replacement at Pocopson Home
• Approved Resolution BOC-06-24 regarding Industrial Development Authority application for David K. and Sarah F. Blank
• Approved February 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Board Appointments
• Approved Budget Changes 21-23 and 04-24
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Grants Agenda

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing multiple contract amendments, new service agreements, and budget reallocations. Items include funding for mental health services, prison security upgrades, and trail development.

• Contract with Open Hearth, Inc. for $235,050.00 for rental and hotel assistance
• Contract with Holcomb Associates, Inc. for $237,259.00 for supportive housing
• Contract with Unlimited Technology, Inc. for $118,687.00 for prison cameras
• Grant application to US EPA for $6,250,000.00 for Climate Pollution Reduction
• Budget transfer of $599,349 from American Rescue Plan Act Fund to General Fund

The Board of Commissioners approved the Contracts Agenda and Grants Agenda. Through a consent agenda, the board also approved board appointments, two budget changes, and vouchers submitted by the Controller.

• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Grants Agenda
• Approved Budget Change 20-23
• Approved Budget Change 03-24
• Approved board appointments
• Approved vouchers submitted by Controller
• Approved January 24, 2024 meeting minutes

Salary Board

The Salary Board will review several items regarding personnel changes. These include recommendations to approve new positions, position changes, inactivations, and reactivations.

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

The Salary Board approved several updates to county staffing. The board voted to authorize new positions, position changes, inactivations, and reactivations as listed on the meeting agenda.

• Approved new positions listed on the agenda
• Approved position changes listed on the agenda
• Approved position inactivations listed on the agenda
• Approved position reactivations listed on the agenda
• Approved January 10, 2024 meeting minutes

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Watersheds 2045 Plan and vote on certifying $2,309,493.52 for agricultural easements. The agenda also includes several contract amendments and budget changes across various county departments.

• Public Hearing on Watersheds 2045 Plan
• Certification of $2,309,493.52 for agricultural easement purchases
• Merakey Chester County contract amendment for $1,498,452.00
• LCH Health and Community Services vaccination program contract for $300,000.00
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services grant award amendment for $506,146,935.00

The Board of Commissioners approved the Watersheds 2045 Plan to serve as the county-wide stormwater management and rivers conservation plan. The board also certified funds for agricultural easements and approved various contracts and grants.

• Approved Resolution BOC-05-24 adopting the Watersheds 2045 Plan
• Approved 2024 Certification of County Funds appropriating $2,309,493.52 for agricultural easements
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Grants Agenda
• Approved Budget Change 19-23
• Approved Budget Change 02-24
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller
• Approved January 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Prison Board

The Prison Board will discuss prison security improvements, personnel matters, and a new contract for installing cameras and fence line upgrades.

• Contract with Unlimited Technology Inc. for $118,687 to install roof and fence line cameras

The Chester County Prison Board approved personnel transfers, the contracts agenda, and financial vouchers. Acting Warden Holland reported December 2023 statistics, including an average daily inmate population of 681 and $16,100 in savings from video hearings. Updates were provided on prison security improvements, including new uniforms and yard enclosures.

• Approved minutes from Dec 14, 2023, and Jan 2, 2024 meetings
• Adopted January 24, 2024 meeting agenda
• Approved transfers and ends of employment
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Vouchers as Submitted by Controller
• Adjourned meeting at 2:31 PM

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine business, including various department contracts and personnel appointments. The agenda includes significant budget adjustments for several departments and the adoption of new employee handbook policies.

• Resolution BOC-03-24: Authorizing additional costs for County Bridge #21 construction
• Contract with DWD Mechanical Contractor Inc. for HVAC, boiler, and plumbing services totaling $350,000.00
• Contract with Metropolitan Communications, Inc. for paging infrastructure maintenance ($453,274.25)
• Grant application for community-based training to reduce firearm suicide risk ($175,400.00)
• Budget change to align non-departmental interest budget with anticipated earnings ($3,100,000.00)

The Chester County Board of Commissioners met on January 10, 2024 and approved routine business on its consent agenda, including minutes, board appointments, a bridge construction cost resolution, a collective bargaining agreement, a quitclaim deed, contracts, grants, budget changes, and vouchers. The HR agenda was pulled from consent and approved 2-1. The board also adopted revisions to the Part-Time Employee Policy 40201.6 and rescinded the Casual Employee Policy 40201.7, and separately approved the Contracts and Grants agendas. No old business was taken up, and the meeting adjourned at 10:36 AM.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, board appointments, Resolution BOC-03-24, collective bargaining agreement, quitclaim deed, contracts, grants, budget changes, vouchers)
• Approved HR agenda (hires, rehires, transfers, promotions, ends of employment, retirements) 2-1
• Adopted revisions to Part-Time Employee Policy 40201.6 and rescinded Casual Employee Policy 40201.7
• Approved Contracts Agenda
• Approved Grants Agenda
• Adopted January 10, 2024 meeting agenda
• Adjourned meeting at 10:36 AM

Salary Board

The Salary Board will review recommendations regarding several personnel actions. These include requests for new, changed, inactivated, and reactivated positions.

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

The Salary Board approved the minutes from September 14, 2023, and January 2, 2024. The board also voted to approve the Salary Board Agenda regarding position changes and updates.

• Approved minutes from September 14, 2023 and January 2, 2024
• Adopted January 10, 2024 agenda
• Approved Salary Board Agenda (3-1)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting an organizational meeting to establish leadership and administrative roles for the year. This includes electing a Chair and Vice Chair, appointing key county officials, and establishing banking authority.

• Election of Commissioner Chair
• Election of Commissioner Vice Chair
• Appointment of Chief Clerk
• Appointment of County Solicitor, Deputy Solicitor, and Assistant Solicitors
• Appointment of Chief Assessor and Emergency Management Coordinator

The Board of Commissioners held an organizational meeting to establish leadership and administrative roles for 2024. The board elected a Chair and Vice-Chair and appointed several county officers and legal staff. They also approved meeting rules and banking authority resolutions.

• Elected Commissioner Josh Maxwell as Chair (2-1)
• Elected Commissioner Marian Moskowitz as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Meeting Rules and Regulations for Commissioners’ Meetings (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Kagel as Chief Clerk (Maxwell abstained)
• Approved Resolution BOC-01-24 appointing Erik Walschburger as Acting Chief Clerk (unanimous)
• Appointed Colleen Frens as County Solicitor, Faith Mattox-Baldini as Deputy Solicitor, and five Assistant Solicitors (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Caldwell as Chief Assessor (unanimous)
• Appointed Warren Messerschmidt III as Emergency Management Coordinator (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Chester County Salary Board is holding its annual meeting to elect officers, adopt meeting rules and the 2024 schedule, and approve authorized positions across county departments. This is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or policy changes listed.

• Election of Salary Board Vice Chair
• Election of Salary Board President Pro Tempore
• Confirmation of 2024 meeting schedule
• Adoption of meeting rules and regulations
• Annual approval of authorized positions for all county departments

The Chester County Salary Board held its annual meeting on January 2, 2024. The board unanimously elected Commissioner Marian Moskowitz as Vice-Chair and Controller Margaret Reif as President Pro Tempore. The board approved new meeting rules and unanimously authorized the position lists for all county departments, including the Courts, Sheriff, and District Attorney.

• Elected Commissioner Moskowitz as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Controller Reif as President Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Approved Meeting Rules and Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved authorized positions for Commissioners' office (unanimous)
• Approved authorized positions for Courts and Clerk of Courts (unanimous)
• Approved authorized positions for Controller, Coroner, and DA (unanimous)
• Approved authorized positions for Prothonotary, Recorder, Register of Wills (unanimous)
• Approved authorized positions for Sheriff and Treasurer (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors is conducting its annual organizational meeting. The agenda focuses on electing board officers and confirming the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and President Pro Tempore
• Confirmation of the 2024 meeting schedule
• Adoption of meeting rules and regulations

The Prison Board of Inspectors held an organizational meeting to elect its officers for 2024. The board also approved the proposed Meeting Rules and Regulations for its proceedings.

• Elected Commissioner Josh Maxwell as Chair (6-1)
• Elected Commissioner Marian Moskowitz as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Controller Margaret Reif as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected District Attorney Chris de Barrena-Sarobe as President Pro Tempore
• Approved proposed Meeting Rules and Regulations for Prison Board of Inspectors Meetings

Retirement Board

The board is conducting its annual organizational meeting to establish leadership and procedures for 2024. The agenda focuses on internal administrative tasks rather than specific retirement fund decisions.

• Election of Retirement Board Vice Chair
• Election of Retirement Board President Pro Tempore
• Confirmation of the 2024 meeting schedule
• Adoption of board rules and regulations

The Chester County Retirement Board held its organizational meeting on January 2, 2024. Commissioner Marian Moskowitz was unanimously elected Vice-Chair, and Controller Margaret Reif was unanimously elected President Pro Tempore. The Board also unanimously approved new Meeting Rules and Regulations.

• Elected Commissioner Marian Moskowitz as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Controller Margaret Reif as President Pro Tempore (unanimous)
• Approved proposed Meeting Rules and Regulations (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections met to conduct organizational business for the 2024 term. The agenda focused on electing leadership, confirming the annual meeting schedule, and adopting meeting rules.

• Election of Board of Elections Chair
• Election of Board of Elections Vice Chair
• Adoption of Board of Elections Meeting Rules and Regulations
• Appointment of Board of Elections Chief Clerk
• Adoption of resolution for an acting Chief Clerk

The Board of Elections held an organizational meeting to elect its Chair and Vice-Chair. The board also approved meeting rules and appointed the Chief Clerk and Acting Chief Clerk.

• Elected Commissioner Josh Maxwell as Chair (2-1)
• Elected Commissioner Marian Moskowitz as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Meeting Rules and Regulations for Board of Elections Meetings (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Kagel as Chief Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution BOE-01-24 appointing Erik Walschburger as Acting Chief Clerk (unanimous)