Chester County public meetings in 2025

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote to re‑adopt the previously approved 2026 budget totaling $778,632,816. They will also consider Resolution BOC‑87‑25, which authorizes the 2026 Real Estate Tax Rate. Routine consent agenda items, including the minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting, will be approved without discussion unless a commissioner requests otherwise.

• Re‑adopt 2026 budget of $778,632,816
• Resolution BOC‑87‑25 authorizing the 2026 Real Estate Tax Rate
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, appointments, employee handbook changes, and several resolutions. They will vote on the 2026 budget totaling $778,632,816 and appoint members to the Human Relations Commission. Additional items include approvals of industrial development projects, bridge engineering contracts, and related contracts and grants.

• Approve 2026 budget of $778,632,816
• Resolution BOC-81-25: approve industrial development project for David E. and Elizabeth S. Stoltzfus
• Resolution BOC-82-25: approve industrial development project for Jesse L. and Naomi S. Stoltzfus
• Resolution BOC-83-25: authorize signature authority for bridge engineering contract for County Bridge No. 278
• Appointment of Human Relations Commission members

Salary Board

The Chester County Salary Board will consider and vote on recommended position changes. It will also consider and vote on recommended position inactivations. No other business is listed for this meeting.

• Approve recommended position changes
• Approve recommended position inactivations

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will review a contract amendment for food services and two grant applications for facility improvements. The board will also discuss prison security updates and inmate policies.

• Contract amendment with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for $136,729.78 for food services
• Grant application with Bureau of Justice Assistance for $37,800.00 for body-worn cameras
• Grant application with Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for $499,970.00 for a Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT) program
• Review of Inmate Financial Responsibility Policy and Restrictive Punishment Plan
• Prison Security Improvements Update

General

The Chester County Board of Elections will hold its regular meeting on December 5, 2025. Commissioners will receive updates on the independent investigation into the election day poll book issue and a report from the Voter Services Director. The primary action is the adoption of Resolution BOE-09-25, which certifies the official results of the November 4, 2025 municipal general election.

• Resolution BOE-09-25 – certify official results of the November 4, 2025 municipal general election

The Board approved Resolution BOE-09-25, certifying the official results of the November 4, 2025 Municipal General Election, with a 2‑to‑1 vote. Earlier, the Board approved the October 31 meeting minutes and adopted the December 5 agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 12:31 PM.

• Approved Resolution BOE-09-25 certifying November 4, 2025 election results (2-1)
• Approved minutes from the October 31, 2025 Board of Elections meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted the December 5, 2025 Board of Elections agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to update the tax rebate program for volunteer fire and EMS members. The meeting also includes a presentation of the preliminary 2026 budget and a departmental overview of ChesCo Connect.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 2025-05 regarding volunteer real estate tax rebates
• Presentation of the preliminary 2026 budget
• Bid award of $70,813.50 for drapery, hardware, and cubical curtain replacement at Pocopson Home
• Resolution BOC-76-25 to exonerate certain county taxes in East Pikeland Township
• Resolution BOC-79-25 approving a federal aid bridge reimbursement grant agreement

The Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda items, including the $70,813.50 bid award for Drapery, Hardware, and Cubical Curtain Replacement at Pocopson Home and five resolutions (BOC-76-25 through BOC-80-25). They also approved Ordinance 2025-05, which amends the volunteer real‑estate tax rebate ordinance, and adopted the Contracts and Grants agendas. The preliminary 2026 budget was presented.

• Adopted November 19, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved bid award $70,813.50 for Pocopson Home (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions BOC-76-25 to BOC-80-25 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-05 updating volunteer tax rebate program (unanimous)
• Approved Contracts Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Grants Agenda (unanimous)
• Presented preliminary 2026 budget (informational)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:39 AM (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Prison Board will discuss updates on prison security, human‑resource matters, and the Warden’s report. It will consider a contract with Pro Max Fence Systems, Inc. for $2,186,500 to install enclosures for three prison yards. The meeting also includes public comment and routine agenda items.

• Contract with Pro Max Fence Systems, Inc. – $2,186,500 for enclosure of three prison yards
• Prison security improvements update
• Warden’s report
• Human resource matters: hires, rehires, transfers, ends of employment
• Public comment on agenda

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors approved hires and rehires, employee transfers, and employee terminations. The board also approved pending contracts and the vouchers submitted by the controller. Minutes from the October 22 meeting and the November 19 agenda were adopted. No public comment was received and the meeting adjourned at 2:14 PM.

• Approved hires and rehires (motion carried)
• Approved employee transfers (motion carried)
• Approved employee terminations (motion carried)
• Approved contracts (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers as submitted by the controller (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted the November 19, 2025 agenda (motion carried)

Retirement Board

The Chester County Retirement Board will review minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting, adopt the agenda, and hear a performance update report. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the report. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Performance Update Report
• Public Comment on Agenda

The Retirement Board approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting and adopted the November 12 agenda. It voted to terminate Walter Scott as an active manager and move those assets to the Vanguard All World US account. The board also approved moving $4.5 million from the S&P 500 Index Fund into the Prudential Core Real Estate Fund.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted November 12, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Terminated Walter Scott as active manager and transferred funds to Vanguard All World US account (unanimous)
• Moved $4.5 million from S&P 500 Index Fund to Prudential Core Real Estate Fund (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners meeting will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as minutes, several resolutions, contracts, grants, and a budget change. Key resolutions are for an Industrial Development Authority application for John R. and Linda E. Glick, a bridge reimbursement grant amendment for Bridge No. 244, 2026 energy rates for the Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeast Pennsylvania, and parking rate adjustments for the Justice Center Garage. New business will include approval of additional contracts and grants. A departmental spotlight will feature the Chester County Conservation District.

• Resolution BOC-72-25: approval of the Industrial Development Authority application/project for John R. and Linda E. Glick
• Resolution BOC-73-25: approval of the third amendment to the federal aid bridge reimbursement grant agreement for Bridge No. 244
• Resolution BOC-74-25: approval of 2026 energy rates for the Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeast Pennsylvania
• Resolution BOC-75-25: authorization of parking rate and hour adjustments for the Justice Center Garage
• New Business: approval of the attached Contracts Agenda – New Business

The Commissioners approved several consent‑agenda resolutions, including a third amendment to the federal aid bridge reimbursement grant for Bridge No. 244, the 2026 energy rates for the Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeast Pennsylvania, and an adjustment of parking rates and hours for the Justice Center Garage. They also approved the HR agenda, the Contracts agenda, and the Grants agenda. All motions carried, with one commissioner abstaining on the HR agenda.

• Adopted meeting agenda (all in favor)
• Approved HR agenda (Roe abstained)
• Approved Resolution BOC-72-25 (Industrial Development Authority project for John R. and Linda E. Glick)
• Approved Resolution BOC-73-25 (third amendment to bridge grant for Bridge No. 244)
• Approved Resolution BOC-74-25 (2026 energy rates for Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeast Pennsylvania)
• Approved Resolution BOC-75-25 (adjusted parking rates/hours for Justice Center Garage)
• Approved Contracts agenda
• Approved Grants agenda

Salary Board

The Chester County Salary Board will meet on November 5, 2025. The board will review and vote on recommended position changes. Standard agenda items include public comment, adoption of agenda, and adjournment.

• Approve recommended position changes

The board approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting, adopted the November 5, 2025 agenda, and approved the listed position changes. All motions were carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:57 AM.

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted November 5, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved position changes on agenda (motion carried, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Chester County Board of Elections will vote to appoint poll workers and authorize members of the Return Board for the 2025 Municipal General Election. The meeting is scheduled for October 31, 2025.

• Resolution BOE-07-25: Appoint poll workers for 2025 Municipal General Election
• Resolution BOE-08-25: Authorize Return Board members for 2025 Municipal General Election
• Voter Services Director Report
• Minutes of October 3, 2025 meeting
• Public Comment on Agenda

The Board of Elections approved the minutes from the October 3, 2025 meeting. It adopted the October 31, 2025 agenda. The Board approved Resolution BOE‑07‑25 appointing poll workers for the 2025 Municipal General Election. It also approved Resolution BOE‑08‑25 appointing members of the Return Board to assist with election computations.

• Approved October 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted October 31, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution BOE-07-25 appointing poll workers (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution BOE-08-25 appointing Return Board members (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:37 AM (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board will vote on Ordinance 2025-04, which would allow Chester County to issue general obligation bonds not exceeding $157,500,000. The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items such as bridge preservation bidding, several resolutions granting signature authority, and budget adjustments for various departments. A departmental spotlight on drug and alcohol services and the approval of the 2026 holiday schedule are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2025-04: authorize issuance of general obligation bonds up to $157,500,000
• Resolution BOC-69-25: authorize Director of Facilities to award a bridge construction contract
• Budget Change 16-25: add $5,790 for Clerk of Courts automation reimbursement
• Budget Change 16-25: allocate $21,535 for Emergency Services Hazmat Team response fee
• Budget Change 16-25: allocate $45,290 for Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant – Refueling Infrastructure

The Chester County Board of Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda unanimously. They approved the 2026 Official County Government Holiday Schedule and authorized Ordinance 2025-04, allowing the county to incur up to $157,500,000 in non‑electoral general obligation bonds. The Commissioners also approved the Contracts Agenda, the Grants Agenda, and a series of routine items on the consent agenda.

• Adopted October 22, 2025 agenda (all in favor)
• Approved 2026 holiday schedule (all in favor)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-04 authorizing up to $157,500,000 bond debt (all in favor)
• Approved Contracts Agenda (all in favor)
• Approved Grants Agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of October 8, 2025 meeting (consent agenda, all in favor)
• Authorized bid for Preservation Project for Bridge No. 146 (consent agenda, all in favor)
• Approved Resolution BOC-67-25 for Westtown School project (consent agenda, all in favor)

Prison Board

The Prison Board will discuss several new‑business items, including a grant application for $199,766 to expand Medical Assisted Treatment and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. It will also receive a Warden’s Report, an update on prison security improvements, and human‑resource matters such as hires, transfers, terminations, and retirements. Vouchers submitted by the Controller will be reviewed as well.

• Grant application with $199,766 from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for MAT and CBT expansion (term 01/01/2026‑09/30/2027)
• Warden’s Report
• Prison security improvements update
• Human resource matters: hires, rehires, transfers, ends of employment, retirements
• Review of vouchers submitted by the Controller

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors approved hires and rehires, employee transfers, terminations, retirements, grant funding, and submitted vouchers. Each motion was seconded and carried without recorded vote counts. The meeting also noted completion of most security improvement projects and presented the September monthly report.

• Approved hires and rehires (motion carried)
• Approved employee transfers (motion carried)
• Approved ends of employment (motion carried)
• Approved retirements (motion carried)
• Approved grant funding (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from September 24, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted the October 22, 2025 agenda (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will adopt routine consent‑agenda items and approve several contract amendments, including a $2,660,500 amendment for independent living services. They will also consider grant awards for homeless rehousing and suicide‑prevention training, and make budget adjustments for multiple departments. Additional contracts for bridge rehabilitation, land preservation, and other services will be reviewed.

• Contract amendment with Tabor Children’s Services, Inc. – $2,660,500 for Independent Living Services (07/01/2025‑06/30/2027)
• Contract with TranSystems Corporation – $478,627.04 for rehabilitation of bridge #143 (10/08/2025‑until complete)
• Contract with Robert R. & Loren M. Pearson – $458,520 for Agricultural Land Preservation Easement (10/08/2025‑until complete)
• HUD Community Development Grant – $374,548 to rehouse homeless individuals and families (11/01/2025‑11/30/2026)
• Grant with Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency – $192,889 for suicide‑by‑firearm education and training (01/01/2026‑09/30/2027)

The Commissioners approved several resolutions granting the Director of the Department of Facilities signature authority to award engineering, construction and inspection contracts for Bridge No. 198 and Bridge No. 397. They also approved a tax‑exoneration resolution for Pocopson Township, the HR agenda, the Contracts agenda and the Grants agenda. All motions were carried as recorded.

• Approved Resolution BOC-64-25 authorizing signature authority for Bridge No. 198 engineering and design contract (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC-65-25 authorizing signature authority for Bridge No. 397 construction contract (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC-66-25 authorizing signature authority for a bridge inspections contract (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC-63-25 exonerating certain county taxes in Pocopson Township (motion carried)
• Approved HR Agenda (motion carried; Commissioner Roe abstained)
• Approved Contracts Agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Grants Agenda (motion carried)
• Adopted the October 8, 2025 meeting agenda (motion carried)

Salary Board

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

• Approval of position changes
• Approval of position inactivations

The board approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted the October 8 agenda. Commissioners voted to approve the listed position changes and position inactivations, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 10, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted October 8, 2025 Salary Board agenda (unanimous)
• Approved position changes listed on agenda (all in favor)
• Approved position inactivations listed on agenda (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Chester County Board of Elections meeting includes routine agenda items such as announcements, minutes approval, and public comment. The only new business item is Resolution BOE-06-25, which authorizes changes to polling locations for the 2025 Municipal General Election. No other decisions or proposals are listed.

• Resolution BOE-06-25 – authorizes polling location changes for the 2025 Municipal General Election

The Board of Elections approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting and adopted the October 3 agenda. Commissioners voted to approve Resolution BOE-06-25, which authorizes polling location changes for the 2025 Municipal General Election. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted October 3, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOE-06-25 authorizing polling location changes (unanimous, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will vote on Ordinance 2025-03, which would establish county‑wide non‑discrimination requirements for employment, housing, and public accommodations and create a Human Relations Commission. They will also act on several routine items, including contract approvals, grant renewals, and a budget change allocating $400,000 for anticipated workers' compensation claims. Additional agenda items include a resolution addressing missed Commonwealth budget deadlines and public comment periods.

• Ordinance 2025-03 – county‑wide non‑discrimination requirements and Human Relations Commission
• Resolution BOC-60-25 – response to missed Commonwealth budget deadlines
• Contract with RTM LLC – $3,130,600 for community‑based programs (07/01/2025‑06/30/2027)
• Contract amendment with Radio Maintenance Inc. – $673,631.56 for Emergency Medical Services pagers (09/24/2025‑12/17/2031)
• Budget Change 14-25 – $400,000 allocated to Benefits Fund for anticipated workers' compensation claims

The Board adopted its September 24 agenda unanimously. It approved Ordinance 2025‑03 establishing county‑wide non‑discrimination requirements for employment, housing, and public accommodations and creating a Human Relations Commission, passing 2‑to‑1. The Commissioners also approved Resolution BOC‑60‑25, the Contracts Agenda, and the Grants Agenda, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Adopt September 24 agenda (unanimous)
• Approve Ordinance 2025‑03 (2‑1)
• Approve Resolution BOC‑60‑25 (unanimous)
• Approve Contracts Agenda (motion carried)
• Approve Grants Agenda (motion carried)
• Approve Consent Agenda items including minutes, board appointments, cooperation and intergovernmental agreements, and resolutions BOC‑61‑25 and BOC‑62‑25 (motion carried)
• Adjourn meeting (motion carried)

Prison Board

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors will meet to review agenda items, including a warden's report, prison security updates, and human‑resource matters. A key item is a contract amendment with Aramark Services, Inc. that updates unit prices for food services at the Prison and Youth Center. The amendment covers the term 10/01/2025 – 12/31/2025 and is listed with an amount of $0.00. The board will also address vouchers submitted by the controller and public comments.

• Contract amendment with Aramark Services, Inc. to update unit prices for food services (term 10/01/2025–12/31/2025, amount $0.00)
• Warden’s report
• Prison security improvements update
• Human resource matters: hires, rehires, transfers, ends of employment
• Vouchers as submitted by controller

The Prison Board approved the minutes from the September 22 meeting and adopted the September 24 agenda. Commissioners voted to approve hires and rehires, employee transfers, and ends of employment. The board also approved pending contracts and the vouchers submitted by the Controller. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from September 22, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Adopted September 24, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved hires and rehires (motion carried)
• Approved employee transfers (motion carried)
• Approved ends of employment (motion carried)
• Approved contracts (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

General

The Prison Board of Inspectors will hold a meeting to discuss personnel, legal, and public safety matters. The agenda includes a public safety update from the Warden and public comment periods.

• Public safety update from the Warden
• Discussion of personnel and legal matters
• Review of August 27, 2025, meeting minutes
• Public comment on agenda items
• Executive session held on September 5, 2025

The Prison Board of Inspectors approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. The board then adopted the agenda for the September 22, 2025 meeting. Finally, the board voted to adjourn the meeting at 1:12 PM.

• Approved August 27, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adopted September 22, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Chester County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, bid awards, and several resolutions authorizing tax exonerations and signature authority. They will consider multiple contract amendments, including a $976,923.25 food service contract for the prison, youth center, and Pocopson Home, and a $640,000 grant for electric vehicle charging stations. New business includes a resolution addressing missed Commonwealth budget deadlines and additional contracts for youth and family services.

• Contract amendment: $976,923.25 food service for prison, youth center, and Pocopson Home
• Resolution BOC-60-25 addressing consequences of missed Commonwealth budget deadlines
• Grant award: $640,000 for electric vehicle charging stations (PennDOT)
• Contract amendment: $154,014.59 design services for County Bridge No. 196
• Budget change: $104,510 added to Public Defender grant amendment

The board adopted the amended September 10 agenda and approved the consent agenda items, including a $112,400 handrail replacement award at Pocopson Home and authorizations for additional bids. It also approved a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 384 and several resolutions authorizing tax exonerations for county‑acquired properties. Finally, the Commissioners approved the Contracts and Grants agendas in new business.

• Adopted the September 10, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved $112,400 handrail replacement bid at Pocopson Home (consent agenda)
• Authorized bids for flooring, hot‑water heater, and drapery at Pocopson Home (consent agenda)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 384 (consent agenda)
• Authorized tax exonerations for Coroner property, Tredyffrin Township, and West Whiteland Township (Resolutions BOC‑53‑25, BOC‑54‑25, BOC‑55‑25)
• Approved the Contracts agenda for new contracts (motion carried)
• Approved the agenda for new grants (motion carried)
• Approved the minutes of the August 13, 2025 meeting (consent agenda)

Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve recommended position changes. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the August 13, 2025, meeting.

• Approval of position changes

The board approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It adopted the September 10, 2025 agenda. The board approved the position changes listed on the agenda. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted September 10, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved position changes on agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to review a performance update report and an actuarial update. The board will also consider the minutes from the May 16, 2025 meeting.

• Performance Update Report
• Actuarial Update
• Approval of May 16, 2025 meeting minutes

The Retirement Board approved the minutes from the May 16, 2025 meeting. The board also adopted the August 27, 2025 agenda. A motion to adjourn was carried, ending the meeting at 12:20 PM.

• Approved May 16, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted August 27, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will discuss contract amendments and other updates. One amendment with Delaware County Community College for $41,760 extends the General Educational Development Preparation Program for inmates, funded by the Inmate Welfare Fund, for the term 10/01/2025–09/30/2026. A second amendment with Gem Mechanical Services for $8,788.14 covers floor modifications needed for the laundry pump room demolition/replacement project. Additional agenda items include the warden’s report, prison security improvements, and human‑resource matters.

• Contract amendment with Delaware County Community College – $41,760 – extends GED program services for inmates
• Contract amendment with Gem Mechanical Services – $8,788.14 – floor modifications for laundry pump room project
• Warden’s report
• Prison security improvements update
• Human resource matters: hires, rehires, transfers, and terminations

The Prison Board of Inspectors approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting and adopted the agenda for the August 27, 2025 session. The board approved personnel actions including new hires, rehires, transfers, and terminations. It also approved contracts and the vouchers submitted by the Controller. All motions were carried.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted August 27, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved hires and rehires (motion carried)
• Approved employee transfers (motion carried)
• Approved ends of employment (motion carried)
• Approved contracts (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda that includes routine approvals and a series of contracts and resolutions covering emergency services, infrastructure, and community programs. Notable items include a $1,888,600 recruitment and retention services contract, several bridge and construction agreements, and budget adjustments for the sheriff’s office and emergency‑services camera trailer. The meeting also features a departmental spotlight on emergency services and public comment.

• Resolution BOC‑47‑25 authorizes electronic signature authority for County Bridge No. 244 inspection supplement
• Contract with IntelliSys Solutions Group, LLC for recruitment and retention services – $1,888,600
• Contract amendment with Arraya Solutions, Inc. for Computer Aided Dispatch System – $35,400
• Budget change adding $73,065 for an emergency‑services camera trailer funded by Task Force Grant
• Grant award from Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency – $250,000 for homelessness outreach

The Chester County Board of Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda and approved the July 23 minutes. Through the consent agenda they approved a School Resource Officer interagency agreement and eight resolutions covering industrial development projects, tax exoneration, bridge inspections, grant agreements, and a municipal assistance application. The Commissioners also approved the Contracts and Grants agendas before adjourning the meeting.

• Adopted August 13 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved School Resource Officer Interagency Agreement (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC-44-25 (industrial development project for David Lee and Elizabeth K. Beiler) (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC-46-25 authorizing tax exoneration in Westtown Township (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC-49-25 authorizing bridge inspection contract for Downingtown Railroad Trestle Bridge (motion carried)
• Approved Contracts agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Grants agenda (motion carried)

Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to consider recommendations regarding county personnel. The board will review proposals for 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 board approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 Salary Board meeting and adopted the August 13, 2025 agenda. It then approved the new positions, the listed position changes, and the listed position inactivations, all as presented on the agenda. All motions were carried.

• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted August 13, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved new positions listed on agenda (motion carried)
• Approved position changes listed on agenda (motion carried)
• Approved position inactivations listed on agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda that includes numerous contract approvals, grant awards, and budget adjustments. They will adopt resolutions, including a local disaster emergency declaration and a municipal waste management plan, and vote on two ordinances amending the Designated Site and Parks and Trails ordinances. The meeting also features a departmental spotlight on mental health services and public comment.

• Approve a $4,222,925.34 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement contract with SHI International.
• Approve contract amendments for bridge projects: $56,767.56 for Bridge #190 rehab, $253,927.34 for Bridge #35 reconstruction, $280,983.20 for Bridge #40 reconstruction.
• Award a $408,758 HUD grant for community revitalization aimed at ending homelessness.
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-01 amending the Chester County Designated Site Ordinance.
• Adopt Resolution BOC-43-25 adopting the County's Municipal Waste Management Plan.

The Chester County Board of Commissioners adopted the meeting agenda and approved all items on the consent agenda. They also approved Resolution BOC-40-25 amending public‑works contractor requirements (2‑1) and the HR Agenda (2‑1). Additional approvals included two emergency‑disaster resolutions, two new ordinances updating site and parks rules, and the Contracts and Grants agendas.

• Adopted July 23 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Consent Agenda items including board appointments and several resolutions (no vote recorded)
• Approved Resolution BOC-40-25 amending public‑works contractor requirements (2‑1)
• Approved HR Agenda (2‑1)
• Approved Resolution BOC-42-25 ratifying a local disaster emergency declaration (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution BOC-43-25 adopting the Municipal Waste Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-01 amending the Designated Site Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2025-02 amending the Parks and Trails Ordinance (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Chester County Salary Board will consider recommendations to approve attached new positions, position changes, and position inactivations. These items are presented under New Business. The board will also handle routine items such as announcements, minutes, and public comment.

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

The board approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting and adopted the July 23, 2025 agenda. It then approved the new positions, the listed position changes, and the listed position inactivations on the agenda. The meeting was adjourned after all motions carried.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted July 23, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved new positions listed on agenda (motion carried)
• Approved position changes listed on agenda (motion carried)
• Approved position inactivations listed on agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will review several agenda items, including the warden’s report, an update on prison security improvements, and human‑resource matters such as hires, transfers and terminations. The board will consider an amendment to the existing contract with Aramark Services, Inc., extending food‑service coverage for the Prison, Youth Center and Pocopson Home from October 1 to December 31 2025 at a cost of $976,923.25. Vouchers submitted by the controller will also be examined.

• Contract amendment with Aramark Services, Inc. for $976,923.25 to extend food services (10/01/2025–12/31/2025)
• Warden’s report
• Prison security improvements update
• Human resource matters: hires, rehires, transfers, ends of employment
• Review of vouchers submitted by the controller

The Prison Board of Inspectors approved a series of personnel actions, including new hires, rehires, transfers, and ends of employment. The board also approved pending contracts and the vouchers submitted by the Controller. All motions were moved, seconded, and carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved hires and rehires (motion by District Attorney de Barrena‑Sarobe, seconded by Commissioner Moskowitz)
• Approved transfers (motion by Commissioner Roe, seconded by Commissioner Moskowitz)
• Approved ends of employment (motion by District Attorney de Barrena‑Sarobe, seconded by Commissioner Moskowitz)
• Approved contracts (motion by Commissioner Roe, seconded by District Attorney de Barrena‑Sarobe)
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller (motion by Commissioner Moskowitz, seconded by District Attorney de Barrena‑Sarobe)

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will adopt the meeting agenda and hear a departmental spotlight on open space and agricultural land preservation. They will vote on a consent agenda that includes routine approvals of bridge projects, contract amendments for a wide range of county services, and grant awards. Several resolutions will authorize signature authority for engineering supplements and federal‑aid bridge reimbursement agreements. The meeting also covers budget adjustments for adult probation treatment courts.

• Bid award for Bridge Rehabilitation of County Bridge #111
• Contract amendment with L3Harris Technologies, Inc. – $769,684.57 for a Voice Radio System (term until complete)
• Federal aid bridge reimbursement grant agreements: $365,000 for Bridge No. 198 and $398,000 for Bridge No. 278
• Workforce Reintegration Program contract – $476,000 with Chester County OIC Inc.
• Guardianship and Power of Attorney Services contract – $450,000 with Senior Care of PA

The commissioners adopted the meeting agenda and approved the consent agenda items, including a $4,587,725.31 bid award for Bridge #111 rehabilitation and authorizations for several bridge-related resolutions. They also approved the Contracts and Grants agendas. The meeting was adjourned at 10:48 AM.

• Adopted June 25, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved bid award for Bridge #111 rehabilitation $4,587,725.31 (motion carried)
• Approved authorization to bid for Drapery, hardware, and curtain replacement at Pocopson Home and handrail replacement for Jones Building (motion carried)
• Approved resolutions BOC-32-25 through BOC-37-25 authorizing signature authority and bridge reimbursement agreements (motion carried)
• Approved Contracts agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Grants agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of June 4, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:48 AM (motion carried)

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will consider several updates, including the warden’s report, security improvements, and human‑resource matters. The board will vote on an amendment to a contract with Gateway HorseWorks for equine‑assisted therapy, valued at $383,250 for the period July 1 2025 through December 31 2027. Additional items include review of vouchers submitted by the controller and public comment.

• Amendment to contract with Gateway HorseWorks – $383,250 for equine assisted therapy (07/01/2025‑12/31/2027)
• Warden’s report
• Prison security improvements update
• Human resource matters: hires, rehires, transfers, ends of employment
• Review of vouchers submitted by controller

The Prison Board of Inspectors approved the minutes from the May 21 meeting and adopted the June 25 agenda. It approved personnel actions including hires, rehires, transfers, and ends of employment. The board also approved contracts and the vouchers submitted by the Controller. No public comment was received and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted June 25, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved hires and rehires (motion carried)
• Approved transfers (motion carried)
• Approved ends of employment (motion carried)
• Approved contracts (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers submitted by Controller (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Chester County Board of Elections will meet to certify the official results of the May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary Election. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as announcements, minutes, and public comment.

• Certification of May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary Election results
• Review of May 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Voter Services Director Report

The Board of Elections approved the May 16, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted the June 9, 2025 agenda, both unanimously. It also approved Resolution BOE-05-25, certifying the official results of the May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary election. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted June 9, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution BOE-05-25 certifying May 20, 2025 primary results (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Chester County Commissioners will adopt the agenda and approve routine consent items before considering a slate of contracts and grants. Key actions include a $2,972,000 contract for construction of County Bridge #175, a $1,042,000 federal‑aid reimbursement grant for Bridge #38, and a $1,125,863 Oracle technical‑support contract. Additional items cover budget adjustments for several departments and grant awards for courts and emergency services.

• Contract with Loftus Construction, Inc. – $2,972,000 for Bridge #175 construction (term: 06/04/2025‑until complete)
• Resolution BOC‑28‑25 – federal aid bridge reimbursement grant agreement for Bridge #38
• Contract with Oracle America, Inc. – $1,125,863 for technical support services (term: 06/04/2025‑06/03/2028)
• Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. – $218,292 for Jury Management System (term: 06/04/2025‑06/03/2028)
• Budget change: $30,000 adjustment for Prison department related to demolition of prison property rentals

The board adopted the June 4 agenda and approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing tax exoneration in Upper Uwchlan Township and several bridge reimbursement agreements. The Commissioners also approved the full Contracts Agenda and Grants Agenda. No public comment was received.

• Adopted June 4, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC-27-25 to exonerate certain county taxes in Upper Uwchlan Township (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC-28-25 authorizing signature authority for Bridge No. 38 federal aid grant (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC-29-25 authorizing signature authority to award construction contract for Bridge No. 175 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC-30-25 approving third amendment to federal aid grant for Bridge No. 297 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC-31-25 approving amendment to federal aid grant for Bridge No. 300 (motion carried)
• Approved the Contracts Agenda (motion carried)
• Approved the Grants Agenda (motion carried)

Salary Board

The Chester County Salary Board will meet on June 4, 2025. The board will review and vote on the recommended position changes attached to the agenda. No other business items are listed.

• Review and approve recommended position changes

The board approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 Salary Board meeting. It adopted the June 4, 2025 agenda. It approved the position changes listed on the agenda. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted June 4, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved position changes on agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of routine consent items and several major actions. They will vote on a resolution to purchase the former Philadelphia and Thorndale Railroad Corridor to extend the Chester Valley Trail. The meeting also includes approvals of multiple service contracts, grant awards, and a budget change for workforce development. A budget status report will be presented in the old business section.

• Resolution BOC-25-25: authorize purchase of former Philadelphia and Thorndale Railroad Corridor for Chester Valley Trail extension
• Resolution BOC-24-25: approve Industrial Development Authority project for Daniel U. and Rachel S. Fisher
• Contracts for early‑intervention services, including $700,000 to Kutest Kids Early Intervention Co.
• HUD grant award of $1,337,891 for the Chester County Housing Options program
• Budget change of $293,124 for Workforce Development Adult Statewide Activity Grant

The Commissioners approved the purchase of the former Philadelphia and Thorndale Railroad corridor for extending the Chester Valley Trail. They also approved the Contracts and Grants agendas, and renewed the 2025-2026 PCoRP as proposed. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Adopted the May 21, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved the Cooperation Agreement with Proudfoot Investments (consent agenda)
• Approved the Encroachment Agreement with PECO Energy Company (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution BOC-25-25 authorizing purchase of former P&T Railroad corridor for trail extension (consent agenda)
• Approved the Contracts agenda (motion carried)
• Approved the Grants agenda (motion carried)
• Approved the 2025-2026 PCoRP Renewal as proposed by the County Risk Manager (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will review a warden's report and updates on prison security improvements. The board is considering a contract amendment for substance use and treatment services. Personnel changes including hires, transfers, and promotions will also be discussed.

• Contract amendment with GEO Reentry Services, LLC for $295,822.20
• Prison security improvements update
• Human resource matters including hires, rehires, transfers, and promotions
• Warden's report

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors approved the minutes from the April 23 meeting and adopted the May 21 agenda. The board voted to approve new hires and rehires, staff transfers, promotions, and terminations. It also approved pending contracts and the vouchers submitted by the controller. All motions were carried without recorded dissent.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted May 21, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved hires and rehires (motion carried)
• Approved staff transfers (motion carried)
• Approved promotions (motion carried)
• Approved ends of employment (motion carried)
• Approved contracts (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers as submitted by controller (motion carried)

Retirement Board

The Chester County Retirement Board will discuss a performance update report and an actuarial update. The meeting includes public comment periods on the agenda and general public comment. No formal decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Performance Update Report
• Actuarial Update
• Public Comment on Agenda
• Adoption of Agenda

The board approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting. The May 16, 2025 agenda was adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted May 16, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Chester County Board of Elections will consider two resolutions. The first resolution (BOE-03-25) appoints poll workers for the 2025 municipal primary election. The second resolution (BOE-04-25) appoints and authorizes members of the return board to assist with vote tabulation for the same election. No other business is listed.

• Resolution BOE-03-25 – appoint poll workers for the 2025 Municipal Primary Election
• Resolution BOE-04-25 – appoint and authorize return board members for the 2025 Municipal Primary Election

The Board of Elections approved Resolution BOE-03-25, appointing poll workers for the May 20, 2025 municipal primary. It also approved Resolution BOE-04-25, appointing members of the return board to assist with vote computation for the same election. The meeting minutes and agenda were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 25 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted May 16 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOE-03-25 appointing poll workers (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution BOE-04-25 appointing return board members (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Chester County Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including the approval of prison uniforms and amendments to contracts for youth services, parks, and emergency planning. The board will also consider new contracts for detective support and a $250,000 re-entry program.

• Bid award for prison uniforms ($354,853.00)
• Resolution to re-establish Local Emergency Planning Committee
• Contract amendment for E3 Re-Entry Program ($250,000.00)
• HUD grant award for Coordinated Entry System ($119,074.00)
• Budget adjustments for Emergency Services and Planning

The board adopted the May 7 agenda and approved the consent agenda items, including the uniform bid award, a resolution re‑establishing the Local Emergency Planning Committee, and various HR and budget items. The Commissioners also approved the Contracts Agenda and the Grants Agenda. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Adopted May 7, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved bid award for Chester County Prison staff uniforms – $354,853 (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC‑23‑25 re‑establishing the Local Emergency Planning Committee (motion carried)
• Approved contracts listed on the Contracts Agenda (motion carried)
• Approved HR agenda items (hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, retirements) (motion carried)
• Approved Budget Change 07‑25 (motion carried)
• Approved Grants Agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Salary Board

The Chester County Salary Board will meet on May 7, 2025. After routine procedural items, the board will review a recommendation to approve attached position changes. No other business items are listed.

• Recommendation to approve attached position changes

The board approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It adopted the May 7, 2025 agenda. The board approved the position changes listed on the agenda. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted May 7, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved position changes listed on agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Elections

The Chester County Board of Elections will consider two resolutions. The first appoints Erik T. Walschburger as acting chief clerk when the chief clerk is absent or unavailable. The second authorizes changes to polling locations for the 2025 Municipal Primary Election. No other business is listed.

• Resolution BOE-01-25: Appointment of Erik T. Walschburger as acting chief clerk
• Resolution BOE-02-25: Authorization of polling location changes for the 2025 Municipal Primary Election

The board approved the minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting and adopted the April 25, 2025 agenda. Commissioners unanimously appointed David Byerman as Chief Clerk. They also approved Resolution BOE-01-25 naming Erik T. Walschburger as acting chief clerk when the chief clerk is absent. The board approved an amendment to Resolution BOE-02-25 removing the polling‑location change for Precinct 550 for the May 20 municipal primary.

• Approved Dec 9 2024 Board of Elections minutes (all in favor)
• Adopted April 25 2025 agenda (all in favor)
• Appointed David Byerman as Chief Clerk (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution BOE‑01‑25 naming Erik T. Walschburger acting chief clerk (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution BOE‑02‑25 as amended, removing Precinct 550 polling‑location change (all in favor)
• Motion to adjourn carried (all in favor)

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will vote on a consent agenda including the approval of medication safety devices, bridge construction services, and numerous contract amendments for constable services, health programs, and facility maintenance. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Brandywine Flood Study.

• Bid award for locking medication safety devices ($276,625.00)
• Contract amendment for County Bridge #244 construction services ($20,972.43)
• Contract amendment for Pocopson Home electrical gear replacement ($144,451.00)
• Contract amendment for HealthChoices Program ($106,031,171.00)
• Grant amendment for County Bridge No. 297 reconstruction ($2,197,800.00)

The Chester County Board of Commissioners adopted the April 23 agenda and approved routine items on the consent agenda, including the minutes of the April 9 meeting, a $276,625 bid for locking medication safety devices, and three resolutions (BOC-20-25, BOC-21-25, BOC-22-25). The Commissioners also approved the Contracts agenda and the Grants agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 10:41 a.m.

• Adopted the April 23, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the April 9, 2025 meeting (consent agenda)
• Approved bid award for locking medication safety devices ($276,625) (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution BOC-20-25 authorizing chair signature authority for a ninth supplemental agreement (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution BOC-21-25 approving second amendment to Federal Aid Bridge Reimbursement Grant Agreement (consent agenda)
• Approved Resolution BOC-22-25 authorizing transfer of HealthChoices excess funds to Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (consent agenda)
• Approved the Contracts agenda (motion carried)
• Approved the Grants agenda (motion carried)

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will discuss old and new business, including a warden’s report, security updates, and human‑resource matters. It will consider approving a bid award for Chester County Prison staff uniforms. The board will also review two contracts: one for $51,846.25 to replace the Work Release Fire System and another for $250,000 to fund the E3 Re‑Entry Program Services through 2026. Vouchers submitted by the controller will be examined before public comment.

• Approval of bid award for Chester County Prison staff uniforms
• Contract with Philadelphia Protection Bureau, Inc. – $51,846.25 for Work Release Fire System replacement
• Contract with Chester County Intermediate Unit – $250,000 for E3 Re‑Entry Program Services (2025‑2026)
• Human‑resource matters: hires, rehires, transfers, promotions, terminations
• Warden’s report and prison security improvements update

The Prison Board of Inspectors approved several personnel actions, including hires, rehires, transfers, promotions, and terminations. The board also approved the bid award for prison staff uniform upgrades, approved contracts, and approved vouchers submitted by the controller. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved hires and rehires (motion carried)
• Approved transfers (motion carried)
• Approved promotions (motion carried)
• Approved end of employment actions (motion carried)
• Approved bid award for prison staff uniform upgrades (motion carried)
• Approved contracts (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers submitted by controller (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from March 19, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring multiple bid awards and tax exonerations. New business includes several high-value contracts for rehabilitation services, workforce development, and healthcare staffing.

• Bid award for Chester Valley Trail, Phase IVa Construction in the amount of $3,905,427.00
• Contract amendment for AdvantageCare Rehabilitation, LLC for $1,671,500.00
• Contract amendment for HCC Life Insurance Company for $944,150.00
• Tax exonerations for West Brandywine Township and East Whiteland Township
• Four workforce development contracts with Chester County Economic Development Foundation ranging from $237,500.00 to $370,000.00

The Commissioners adopted the agenda and approved a consent agenda that included several bid awards, notably a $3,905,427 contract for the Chester Valley Trail Phase Iva. They also approved four resolutions covering constable payments, an industrial development project for DeTurks Farms, and tax exonerations and refunds in West Brandywine and East Whiteland townships. The Contracts and Grants agendas were each approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Adopted the April 9, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved bid awards totaling $4.5M, including $3,905,427 for Chester Valley Trail Phase Iva
• Approved Resolution BOC-43C-24 for additional constable transportation payments
• Approved Resolution BOC-11A-25 for DeTurks Farms industrial development project
• Approved tax exoneration resolutions for West Brandywine and East Whiteland townships (BOC-17-25, BOC-18-25, BOC-19-25)
• Approved the Contracts Agenda (motion carried)
• Approved the Grants Agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Salary Board

The Chester County Salary Board will review three items of new business. The board is asked to approve the attached documents for new positions, position changes, and position inactivations. No old business items are listed. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as public comment and adjournment.

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

The board approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting and adopted the April 9 agenda. It then approved the new positions, the listed position changes, and the listed position inactivations. The meeting was adjourned at 10:46 AM.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted April 9, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved new positions listed on agenda (motion carried)
• Approved position changes listed on agenda (motion carried)
• Approved position inactivations listed on agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:46 AM (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a consent agenda featuring multiple contract amendments and grant applications. The meeting includes a departmental spotlight on Water Resources and a vote on 2025 energy rates for the Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeast Pennsylvania.

• Contract with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for $2,467,604.68 for prison roof replacement
• Three grant applications to the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources totaling $1,065,000 for the Chester Valley Trail and a Countywide Tree Canopy plan
• Contract with Holcomb Associates, Inc. for $322,664.00 for Adult and Transition Aged Youth Master Lease
• Resolution BOC-16-25 to approve 2025 Energy Rates for the Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeast Pennsylvania
• Contract amendment with Column Construction, Inc. for $187,650.00 for Bridge #244 Replacement

The Chester County Board of Commissioners adopted its agenda and approved several routine items, including a bid award for a pole barn rehabilitation. The Board also approved the 2025 Energy Rates for the Sustainable Energy Partnership and the Contracts and Grants agendas. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Adopted March 19, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved $88,398 bid for Pole Barn #1 rehabilitation/replacement at Warwick County Park (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC-16-25, 2025 Energy Rates for Sustainable Energy Partnership (motion carried)
• Approved Contracts Agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Grants Agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC-43B-24 authorizing additional payments to constables and deputy constables (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC-14-25 appointing Erik T. Walschburger as Acting Chief Clerk when absent (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution BOC-15-25 authorizing additional cost for bridge #244 replacement (motion carried)

Prison Board

The Prison Board of Inspectors will consider several items, including approval of a bid award for a prison basement HVAC upgrade and two contracts—an $18,000 amendment for perimeter intrusion detection system services and a $2,467,604.68 contract for the second phase of the prison roof replacement. The board will also receive updates on security improvements, the warden’s report, and human‑resource matters.

• Bid award for prison basement HVAC upgrade
• Amendment with Montgomery Technology Systems, LLC – $18,000 for perimeter intrusion detection system materials and services
• Contract with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. – $2,467,604.68 for second phase of prison roof replacement
• Prison security improvements update
• Warden’s report

The Prison Board approved several items, including new hires and rehires, employee terminations, the bid award for a basement HVAC upgrade, various contracts, and submitted vouchers. Each motion was seconded and carried. No public comment was received. The meeting was adjourned at 2:16 PM.

• Approved new hires and rehires (motion carried)
• Approved employee terminations (motion carried)
• Approved bid award for prison basement HVAC upgrade (motion carried)
• Approved contracts (motion carried)
• Approved vouchers as submitted by Controller (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will consider several grant awards, including a $1,000,000 grant for Phase 2 design of the Chester Valley Trail extension and a $786,000 grant to purchase properties along Boot Road for a trailhead. They will also review contract amendments for bridge reconstruction, prison security upgrades, and antenna replacements. Additional items include budget changes for trail design and bridge projects, and an authorization to bid for rehabilitation of County Bridge #111.

• Grant award $1,000,000 for Phase 2 design of the Chester Valley Trail extension
• Grant award $786,000 to purchase three properties along Boot Road for a trailhead
• Contract amendment with McCormick Taylor, Inc. – $65,356.57 for County Bridge 26 reconstruction
• Contract amendment with Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC – $3,893.12 for additional card readers at the prison
• Authorization to bid for rehabilitation of County Bridge #111

Salary Board

The Chester County Salary Board will consider three items of new business. They will vote on approving the attached new positions, the attached position changes, and the attached position inactivations. No old business items are listed.

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

Retirement Board

The Chester County Retirement Board will consider a Performance Update Report and confirm the advertised 2025 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, public comment periods, and adjournment.

• Adoption of agenda
• Confirmation of 2025 Retirement Board meeting schedule
• Performance Update Report
• Public comment periods
• Adjournment

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a series of contracts for affordable housing, bridge inspections, and workforce development. The meeting includes a departmental spotlight on Workforce Development and a proclamation for Black History Month.

• Contract with Open Hearth, Inc. for $315,050.00 for rental and respite assistance
• Contract with Chartwell Street, LLC for $300,000.00 for affordable housing renovations
• Bridge construction inspection contracts for Bridge #297 ($216,663.89) and Bridge #205 ($265,082.88)
• Grant award of $1,994,240.09 from the Pennsylvania Department of Health for community resilience
• Grant award of $700,000.00 from PennDOT for reconstruction of County Bridge No. 175

Prison Board

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors will consider several items, including a contract amendment with Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC for $3,893.12 to fund additional card reader installation. The board will also review authorizations to bid for staff uniforms and a new prison yard enclosure. Human resource matters such as hires, rehires, and terminations will be discussed, along with an update on prison security improvements.

• Authorization to bid for prison staff uniforms
• Authorization to bid for a new prison yard enclosure
• Contract amendment with Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC – $3,893.12 for additional card reader installation (term: 03/05/2025 – until complete)
• Human resource matters: hires, rehires, and ends of employment
• Update on prison security improvements

County Commissioners

The Chester County Commissioners will adopt the agenda and routine consent items, approve several budget adjustments, and consider new business items. They will vote on a resolution to extend the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority through 2072. Additional actions include approving multiple contracts and grant awards for county services and infrastructure projects.

• Resolution BOC-06-25: amend Articles of Incorporation to extend Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority term to June 21, 2072
• Contract with Otis Elevator Company – $3,976,250 for Justice Center elevator replacement
• Contract with Unlimited Technology, Inc. – $54,815 for indoor cameras in the prison
• Grant award – $2,970,000 from PennDOT for reconstruction of Bridge #205
• Budget change – $2,500,528 to establish unappropriated funds for Open Space 2025 capital project carryforwards

Salary Board

The Salary Board is meeting to consider recommendations regarding personnel staffing. The board will discuss 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

County Commissioners

The Chester County Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2025 certification of $2,249,852.56 to purchase agricultural easements. They will also consider new rules for meeting conduct, approve several contracts—including cybersecurity services and hazardous waste disposal—and adopt budget reallocations and grant renewals. Routine items on the consent agenda, such as bridge rehabilitation bids and existing contracts, will be approved without discussion.

• Certification of $2,249,852.56 for purchase of agricultural easements (2025)
• Contract with Computing Technologies LLC for cybersecurity management services, $556,674.00, term 01/01/2025‑12/31/2027
• Contract with MXI Environmental Services, LLC for household hazardous waste disposal services, $900,000.00, term 01/01/2025‑12/31/2027
• Contract with JBC Associates, Inc. for construction inspection services for Bridge #175, $324,815.18, term 01/22/2025‑until complete
• Budget change allocating $15,000 to the Commissioners/Non‑Departmental budget for anticipated year‑end expenditures

Prison Board

The Chester County Prison Board of Inspectors will discuss old and new business, including a warden's report and security improvements. It will consider three contracts: an amendment with Unlimited Technology, Inc. for $54,815 to install indoor cameras, and two contracts each for $100,000 with Whalls Group, LLC and Millennial Business Solutions, LLC to fund correctional officer recruitment services. The board will also review vouchers submitted by the controller.

• Amendment contract with Unlimited Technology, Inc. – $54,815 for indoor camera installation (term: 02/05/2025 – until complete)
• Contract with Whalls Group, LLC – $100,000 for correctional officer recruitment services (term: 02/05/2025 – 02/304/2026)
• Contract with Millennial Business Solutions, LLC – $100,000 for correctional officer recruitment services (term: 02/05/2025 – 02/304/2026)
• Review of vouchers submitted by the controller
• Discussion of prison security improvements update

Salary Board

The Salary Board will meet to approve the annual listing of authorized positions across multiple county offices. The board is also considering the approval of new positions and specific position changes.

• Annual approval of authorized positions for Commissioners, Courts, Clerk of Courts, Controller, Coroner, District Attorney, Prothonotary, Recorder of Deeds, Register of Wills, Sheriff, and Treasurer
• Approval of new positions
• Approval of position changes

County Commissioners

The Chester County Commissioners will consider a consent agenda of routine items and several contract amendments, including a $250,000 Early Intervention Services contract with Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware. They will also adopt budget reallocations, such as a $625,000 allocation for the Hotel Tax department and an $8,500 change for Public Information. New business includes additional contract amendments and a $15,000 grant award for air disinfector units to Pocopson Home.

• Contract amendment with Elwyn of Pennsylvania and Delaware – $250,000 for Early Intervention Services (01/22/2025‑06/30/2025)
• Contract amendment with Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC – $54,000 for County Card Readers (01/20/2025‑01/19/2026)
• Budget change for Hotel Tax department – $625,000 allocation for anticipated expenditures
• Grant award to Pocopson Home – $15,000 for purchase of three air disinfector units
• Contract amendment with Siemens Industry, Inc. – $10,609 for fire alarm and inspection maintenance (01/01/2025‑12/31/2025)