Clearfield County public meetings in 2022
49 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Salary Board
The Clearfield County Salary Board will reorganize, set 2023 meeting dates, and vote on several personnel matters. These include creating a temporary administrative assistant position, setting raises for non-union salaried staff, and determining the 2023 law clerk salary.
- Temporary Administrative Assistant position for 8 weeks (Jan-Feb 2023) to cover medical leave
- Non-Union FT Salaried Staff raise of $3100/year
- Non-Union PT Salaried attorneys raise of $1550/year
- Set 2023 salary for Law Clerk effective 1/3/2023
Prison Board
The Clearfield County Prison Board will meet to approve November 2022 minutes, financial and warden's reports, and the work release program. They will also consider personnel actions, including four new hires, and discuss old business on mental health and drug treatment programs. The meeting is largely routine administrative oversight.
- Approval of November 2022 minutes and financial committee reports
- Warden's report including housing, revenue, and extraordinary occurrence reports
- Work release program report for November 2022
- Hiring of Tori Kerr (Lieutenant), Justin Worley, McKaelyn English, and Damon Litzinger (Corrections Officers)
- Discussion of mental health and drug treatment programs
Salary Board
The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on two personnel matters: creating a temporary district judge secretary position for training, and setting the salary for a full-time fiscal officer in Children and Youth Services at $46,000 per year. The board will also approve minutes from its November 1, 2022 meeting.
- Create temporary DJ Secretary position effective 12/5/2022, to end upon permanent secretary's retirement on 1/3/23
- Set FT Fiscal Officer 1/CYS salary at $46,000/year effective 1/3/2023
- Approve minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting
Prison Board
The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve routine monthly reports and minutes, and to act on personnel changes. The board will also receive updates on the work release program and discuss proposals for mental health and drug treatment programs.
- Approve minutes for October 2022 meeting
- Financial Committee Reports for October 2022
- Warden's Report including housing, revenue, and extraordinary occurrence reports
- Resignation of Corrections Officer Bruce Gess effective 10-21-22
- Hiring of Eric Bush as Deputy Warden-Operations effective 10-31-22
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider the 2023 budget as submitted to Clearfield County, review applications for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and get an update on the 1939 Daisy St Ext house project. The meeting includes routine items like approving prior minutes and the treasurer's report.
- 2023 Budget as submitted to Clearfield County
- Affordable Housing Trust Fund Applications
- 1939 Daisy St Ext House Update
- Approval of October 12, 2022 minutes
- Treasurer's report
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss old business including the 1939 Daisy St Ext house update and Affordable Housing Trust Fund applications. New business includes the 2023 budget as submitted to Clearfield County. The meeting is largely procedural with updates and approvals.
- Approval of October 12, 2022 minutes
- 1939 Daisy St Ext house update
- Affordable Housing Trust Fund applications
- 2023 budget as submitted to Clearfield County
Solid Waste Authority
The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority will hold its regular meeting on November 10, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. The board will consider the 2023 draft budget and a grant application for e-waste/household hazardous waste event advertising. They will also receive updates on illegal dumping, recycling drop-off programs, and public education, and discuss the PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill permit and the county MSW plan update.
- Consider 2023 draft budget
- Consider 901b E-Waste/HHW Event Advertising Grant Application
- PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill Permit update
- Clearfield County MSW Plan Update
- Illegal dumping and recycling drop-off program updates
Salary Board
The Clearfield County Salary Board will meet to approve minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting and consider a request from the Commissioners to create a new Lieutenant position at the jail with an annual salary of $42,000. The board will take votes on these items.
- Approve minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting
- Create Lieutenant position at jail at $42,000/year
Retirement Board
The Clearfield County Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes, hear monthly reports, and address new business including a fee increase from Korn Ferry, an estimated 2023 contribution, and a letter regarding cost of living increases. The board will also consider a new chair and note recent retirements, deaths, and payouts.
- Retirements: James Dohner, Donna Reese, Debra Dotts
- Death: Virginia Bergey
- Payouts to Tammy Lumadue, Isaac Lansberry, Zach Clark, Tom Ray, Cassandra Kanouff
- Korn Ferry fee increase and estimated 2023 contribution
- Korn Ferry letter on Cost of Living increase
Prison Board
The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve routine reports and several personnel actions, including the retirement of Warden David Kessling and the promotion of David Gallagher to Jail Warden. The board will also consider proposals for mental health and drug treatment programs and discuss recruitment for a Deputy Warden-Operations position.
- Retirement of Warden David Kessling effective 9-30-22
- Promotion of David Gallagher to Jail Warden effective 10-3-22
- Hiring of four corrections officers: Collin Meeker, Bruce Gess, Dominick Lynch, Cassandra Miller
- Resignation of Corrections Officer Hunter Sinclair effective 10-13-22
- Discussion of proposals for mental health/drug treatment programs
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main business is opening bids for the 1939 Daisy Street Extension project, along with updates on the auditing firm and the former Brody's Building. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and the treasurer's report.
- Open bids for 1939 Daisy Street Extension
- Update on auditing firm
- Update on former Brody's Building
- Approval of September 14, 2022 minutes
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will approve prior minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and take public comment. Under old business, they will get updates on the auditing firm and the former Brody's Building. New business includes opening bids for the 1939 Daisy Street Extension project.
- Open bids for 1939 Daisy Street Extension
- Update on former Brody's Building
- Update on auditing firm
- Approval of September 14, 2022 minutes
- Treasurer's report
Salary Board
The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on two salary requests from the Commissioners: setting the part-time Fiscal Director position at $23/hour and setting the VA Director salary at $37,000/year, effective September 19, 2022. The board will also approve minutes from the September 13 meeting.
- Set hourly wage of P/T Fiscal Director at $23/hour
- Set VA Director salary at $37,000/year effective September 19, 2022
- Approve minutes from September 13, 2022 meeting
Retirement Board
The Clearfield County Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes, receive monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and discuss new business including proposed asset allocation targets from Marquette Associates and a $150,000 transfer. The agenda also lists retirements and payouts for several individuals.
- Approve minutes of August 2022 meeting
- Monthly reports by Treasurer Fox and Controller Edwards for August
- Retirements: James Dohner, Timothy Cline
- Payouts: Mary Brown, Jennifer Folmar, Shawn McMahon, Danielle Royer, Skylar Witchley
- New Business: Marquette Associates' proposed Asset Allocation Targets; $150,000 transfer
Prison Board
The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve August 2022 minutes and financial reports, hear the warden's report, and act on personnel changes including two hires, a resignation, and a retirement. They will also discuss old business on recruiting a new warden and new business on the MAT Program/opioid treatment options.
- Hiring of David C. Gallagher as Deputy Warden of Operations, effective 9-6-22
- Hiring of Laura Queen as Jail Secretary, effective 8-23-22
- Resignation of Isaac Lansberry, Corrections Officer, effective 9-9-22
- Retirement of Timothy Cline, Corrections Officer, effective 9-16-22
- Discussion of MAT Program/opioid treatment options
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is holding its regular September meeting. The board will approve minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and take public comment. Old business includes updates on an auditing firm, the former Brody's Building, and a Girard Township property. New business covers a PHARE grant request for demolition and HUD NOFO grant opportunities.
- Update on auditing firm
- Former Brody's Building update
- Girard Twp. property update
- PHARE Grant request for demolition
- HUD NOFO Grant opportunities
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is holding its regular September meeting. Members will vote on the August minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and take public comment. Old business includes updates on the auditing firm, the former Brody's Building, and a Girard Township property. New business covers a PHARE grant request for demolition and HUD NOFO grant opportunities, plus the executive director's update on redevelopment and administration.
- PHARE Grant request for demolition
- HUD NOFO Grant opportunities
- Update on former Brody's Building
- Update on Girard Twp. Property
- Update on Auditing Firm
Salary Board
The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on several salary requests for jail positions, including setting the Deputy Warden/Operations salary at $42,000/year, increasing two deputy warden salaries by $7,000/year, creating a Lieutenant/Training Officer position at $43,000/year, and setting new Casework Supervisor positions at $40,000/year with a $6,000 increase for an existing supervisor. The board will also approve minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting.
- Set Deputy Warden/Operations salary at $42,000/year
- Increase Deputy Warden/Programs and Operations salaries by $7,000/year
- Create Lieutenant/Training Officer position at Jail, salary $43,000/year, 2pm-10pm shift
- Set new Casework Supervisor positions at $40,000/year
- Increase existing Casework Supervisor salary by $6,000/year
Retirement Board
The Clearfield County Retirement Board will meet to approve July minutes, receive monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and consider a $140,000 request to cover retirement pay and payouts. The agenda also includes listing newly retired members and payouts.
- Request $140,000 for retirement pay and payouts
- Retired: Renee Hudish, Jeff Peteuil
- Payouts: Marc Hatten, Victoria Bennett, Amanda Shaffer
- Approve minutes of July 2022 meeting
- Monthly reports by Treasurer Fox and Controller Edwards
Prison Board
The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve July 2022 minutes, receive financial and warden's reports, and act on personnel changes including a deputy warden resignation and new hires. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.
- Approve July 2022 meeting minutes
- Financial Committee Reports for July 2022
- Warden's Report including housing, revenue, and extraordinary occurrence reports
- Personnel: resignation of Deputy Warden Thomas Ray, separation of Correctional Officer Danielle Royer, hiring of Correctional Officer Tyler Daniels and Secretary Michelle Sharpless
- Work Release Program report for July 2022
Retirement Board
The Retirement Board is meeting to review monthly financial reports and consider new business, specifically a proposal to lower the actuarial assumed rate of return to 6.75%. The agenda includes reports from the Treasurer and Controller on payouts, retirements, and deaths, followed by old and new business items.
- Consider lowering Actuarial Assumed Rate of Return to 6.75%
- Monthly report by Treasurer Fox
- Monthly report by Controller Edwards
- Payouts: Justin Jarrett
Prison Board
The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve June 2022 minutes, receive financial committee and warden's reports, and discuss the work release program. The board will also acknowledge the resignation of Deputy Warden Susan McQuillen, effective July 15, 2022. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of minutes for June 2022 meeting
- Financial Committee Reports for June 2022
- Warden's Report for June 2022, including housing and revenue reports, extraordinary occurrence report, and approval of bills
- Work Release Program report for June 2022
- Resignation of Deputy Warden Susan McQuillen, effective July 15, 2022
Salary Board
The Clearfield County Salary Board will consider two pay increases: a $1.00/hour raise for security guards and an additional $100/week for the VA Secretary II when covering the Director's absence. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Increase Security Guards hourly rate by $1.00/hr
- Approve additional $100/week for VA Secretary II when working in Director's absence
- Approve minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting
Retirement Board
The Clearfield County Retirement Board is meeting to approve the May 2022 minutes, hear monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and act on routine personnel items including retirements, a vested member, and payouts. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial actions listed.
- Approve minutes of May 2022 meeting
- Monthly reports by Treasurer and Controller for May
- Retirements: Gerry Graham, Kirt McGary
- Vested: Jason Shady
- Payouts: Betsy Hainsey, Cortnay Gill, Christy Robbins-Daubs, Tonya Weitoish
Prison Board
The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve April minutes, review May financial and warden's reports, and discuss the work release program. The board will also consider the retirement of Correctional Officer Jason Shady, effective June 3, 2022. The agenda is largely routine oversight, with no major policy decisions listed.
- Approval of April 2022 meeting minutes
- Financial Committee Reports for May 2022
- Warden's Report for May 2022, including housing and revenue reports
- Retirement of Correctional Officer Jason Shady, effective June 3, 2022
- Work Release Program report for May 2022
Salary Board
The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on several personnel matters, including extending temporary 911 telecommunicator positions, creating a temporary DJ secretary position, setting salaries for the IT Director and vacant Assistant IT Director, and approving a salaried employees list. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Extend temporary part-time telecommunicator positions until full-time positions are filled
- Create temporary DJ Secretary position July 1-29, 2022 for training
- Set IT Director salary at $46,500/year effective 06/20/2022
- Set vacant Assistant IT Director salary at $38,000/year effective June 13, 2022
- Approve Salaried Employees list retroactive to 1/1/2022 or hire date
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County will discuss updates on property tax, auditing, and the Land Bank. The board will also review affordable housing applications and announce demolition fund applications.
- Review/Award Affordable Housing Applications
- Announce Demo Fund Applications
- Update on Auditing Firm
- Update on Property Tax
- Land Bank Discussion
Retirement Board
The Clearfield County Retirement Board will convene to approve April meeting minutes, receive monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and address old and new business, including a $300,000 transfer. The agenda also lists payouts to specific individuals and an ARC item of $1,000,000. The meeting is scheduled for May 24, 2022, at 9:30 A.M. in the Conference Room.
- Approve minutes of April 2022 meeting
- Monthly reports by Treasurer and Controller for April
- Payouts to Adam Curry, Amy Harris, Kelsy Vitullo, Brooke Gallaher, and Ballaher/Billing
- Old business: ARC $1,000,000
- New business: $300,000 transfer
Prison Board
The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve April 2022 minutes, financial committee reports, and the warden's monthly reports, including housing, revenue, and extraordinary occurrences. The board will also act on personnel changes, including hiring two correctional officers and accepting a resignation. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.
- Hiring of Danielle Royer as Correctional Officer, effective May 11, 2022
- Hiring of Taylor Lancaster as Correctional Officer, effective May 19, 2022
- Resignation of Correctional Officer Kirt McGary, effective May 13, 2022
- Approval of bills and accounts for April 2022
- Work Release Program report for April 2022
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will approve prior minutes, hear a treasurer's report, and take public comment. Old business includes updates on the auditing firm and property tax; new business covers a land bank discussion and a non-profit status discussion. The executive director will give updates on redevelopment and administration.
- Approval of April 13, 2022 minutes
- Update on auditing firm
- Update on property tax
- Land bank discussion
- Non-profit status discussion
Salary Board
The Salary Board is meeting to consider several requests from the Commissioners regarding county staff. These items include creating temporary positions in the Election Office and IT Department, as well as setting specific salaries for the IT Director and Tourism Director.
- Creation of a temporary Part-Time Department Clerk II/Election Office position
- Creation of a Part-Time IT Department Intern at $10.15/hour
- Salary setting for IT Director at $40,000/year
- Salary setting for Tourism Director at $50,000/year
Retirement Board
The Clearfield County Retirement Board will convene to approve March meeting minutes, review the Treasurer's and Controller's monthly reports, and discuss retirement payouts for MCGEE and WELLS. Old business includes discussing the balance of ARC, and new business notes that the attorney labor for 2022 is deferred to 2023. The meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2022, at 9:30 A.M. in the Conference Room.
- Approve minutes of March 2022 meeting
- Treasurer's report: Money Market balance $152,223.73
- Controller's report: Total assets $37,496,185.79, market value $43,010,493.14
- Retirement payouts to MCGEE and WELLS
- Discuss balance of ARC (old business)
Prison Board
The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve minutes, financial committee reports, and the warden's reports for February and March 2022. The board will also act on personnel changes, including the resignation and hiring of a jail secretary and deputy warden, and discuss a request for a job shadow in the medical department.
- Resignation of Brooke Gallaher, Jail Secretary, effective 3/25/22
- Hiring of Jennifer Folmar, Jail Secretary, effective 3/28/22
- Resignation of Heidi Marks-Ibberson, Deputy Warden, effective 4/9/22
- Hiring of Thomas Ray, Deputy Warden, effective 3/14/22
- Request for Job Shadow in the Medical Department
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes an update on the auditing firm, a Mahaffey demolition award, and a discussion of property taxes, along with routine items like minutes approval and the treasurer's report.
- Update on Auditing Firm
- Mahaffey Demo Award
- Property Taxes discussion
- Approval of March 9, 2022 minutes
- Treasurer's report
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and the treasurer's report, plus updates on the auditing firm and redevelopment activities. New business includes a Mahaffey demolition award and a property taxes discussion.
- Mahaffey Demo Award
- Property Taxes discussion
- Update on Auditing Firm
- Approval of March 9, 2022 minutes
- Treasurer's report
Salary Board
The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on several salary requests, including raises for public defenders and the creation of temporary interim director positions. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Set part-time public defender positions at $25,000/year each
- Increase full-time public defender salaries to $42,353/year and $40,853/year
- Create Temporary Interim IT Director position at $40,000/year
- Create Temporary Interim Tourism Director position at $45,000/year
Retirement Board
The board reviewed the February 2022 Treasurer and Controller reports regarding retirement fund balances. The meeting also addressed a change to the retirement class for employees starting January 1, 2023.
- Approval of February 2022 Treasurer's report
- Approval of January/February 2022 Controller's report
- Discussion regarding retirement class change for new employees starting 1/1/23
- Retirement Fund Month Ending Balance (Feb 2022): $36,594.84 in Money Market Account
- Total Retirement Fund Assets (Feb 2022): $37,359,507.74
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County will review the February meeting minutes and treasurer's report. The board will also discuss approval for bidding on additional property in Morris Township and moving forward with new accounting procedures.
- Approval to bid on additional property in Morris Township
- Approval of new accounting procedures
- Opening of audit bids
- Review of February 9, 2022 meeting minutes
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County will review the treasurer's report and audit bids. The board will also consider approval to bid on additional property in Morris Township and move forward with new accounting procedures.
- Approval to bid on additional property in Morris Township
- Review of audit bids for conditional award
- Approval of new accounting procedures
Solid Waste Authority
The Authority will discuss updates regarding the PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill Permit and the Clearfield County MSW Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on transferring roll-offs to Jefferson County and upcoming recycling programs.
- PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill Permit update
- Clearfield County MSW Plan Update
- Transfer of roll-offs to Jefferson County
- April 9, 2022 E-waste/HHW Event
- Jefferson County Glass recycling update
Salary Board
The Clearfield County Salary Board will meet to approve prior minutes and vote on creating a temporary Deputy Warden of Operations/Jail position with an annual salary of $40,000, effective March 8, 2022. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Create temporary Deputy Warden of Operations/Jail position
- Set salary at $40,000 annually effective March 8, 2022
- Approve minutes from February 8, 2022 meeting
Retirement Board
The Clearfield County Retirement Board will meet to approve January meeting minutes, receive monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and discuss retirement payments, including a proposal to spread payments over the year. The agenda also notes a previously approved $250,000 ARC payment transfer.
- Approve minutes of January 2022 meeting
- Monthly report by Treasurer Fox (January)
- Monthly report by Controller Edwards (January)
- Discuss retirement payments: Carol suggested 1/3 over the year 3X
- New Business: $250K ARC Payment transfer – approved - Done
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County will review old business including coal mine demolition bids and a conflict of interest policy. The board will also discuss new business regarding accounting procedures and approval to bid on a judicial sale.
- Approval/award of COAL 657 MAIN demolition bids
- Approval to bid on a judicial sale
- Approval to move forward with accounting procedures
- Review of Conflict of Interest Policy
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and the treasurer's report, and to take action on several items: awarding bids for the demolition of a property under the COAL 657 program, adopting a conflict of interest policy, approving a bid at a judicial sale, and moving forward with new accounting procedures.
- Approve/Award COAL 657 MAIN Demo Bids
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Judicial Sale – approval to bid
- Accounting Procedures – approval to move forward
- Approval of Minutes from January 12, 2022 Meeting
Salary Board
The Clearfield County Salary Board will consider two requests from the Commissioners: creating a part-time Deputy Assistant Planning Specialist position in the Planning Department with a $22,000 annual salary, and approving raises for non-union salaried employees ($800 for full-time, $400 for part-time) effective January 1, 2022. The board will also approve minutes from the January 11 meeting.
- Create P/T Deputy Assistant Planning Specialist position, salary $22,000/year
- Approve $800 raises for full-time non-union salaried employees
- Approve $400 raises for part-time non-union salaried employees
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County will meet to handle old and new business, including opening bids for demolition and a housing project, discussing HOME program prioritization, and considering the purchase of a Morris Township property from a private tax sale for $400. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and an executive director's update.
- Open bids for COAL 657 MAIN demolition
- 1939 Daisy Street project out to bid
- Discussion of HOME Prioritization and escrow account
- Request to purchase Morris Twp. Property 1240-Q10-569-0003 for $400.00
- Judicial sale pending
RACC
The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes, opening bids for demolition and a housing project, and discussing insurance, HOME program priorities, and an escrow account. They will also consider purchasing a Morris Township property out of private tax sale for $400. The meeting includes public comment and an executive director's update.
- Open COAL 657 MAIN Demo Bids
- 1939 Daisy Street Project out to bid
- Request permission to purchase Morris Twp. Property 1240-Q10-569-0003 for $400.00
- Permission to open escrow account for HOME
- HOME Prioritization
Solid Waste Authority
The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority will hold its reorganization meeting, including election of officers and setting 2022 meeting dates. They will also consider adopting the 2022 budget, discuss the PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill permit, and review the county MSW plan update. Public comment is scheduled.
- Election of officers and retention of solicitor and auditor
- Adoption of 2022 budget
- Request from Jefferson County to transfer roll-offs
- Update on PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill permit
- Clearfield County MSW Plan Update
Salary Board
The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on two personnel matters: extending temporary part-time telecommunicator positions through March 31, 2022, and ending the additional $200/week stipend for 911 management effective January 11, 2022. The board will also approve minutes from the January 4 meeting.
- Extend temporary P/T Telecommunicator positions through March 31, 2022
- End $200/week stipend for 911 Management effective January 11, 2022
- Approve minutes from January 4, 2022 meeting