Clearfield County public meetings in 2023

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners is holding its reorganization meeting for 2024. They will set meeting dates, appoint the Chief Clerk, Solicitor, and County Engineer, and make various board appointments. They will also consider allocating ARPA funds to Penn Township and an owner county agreement with Central Counties Youth Center.

• Set meeting dates and times for 2024
• Appoint Chief Clerk and Solicitor
• Appoint TRC as County Engineer
• Consider ARPA funds to Penn Township
• Consider Owner County Agreement with Central Counties Youth Center

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a reorganization meeting to set the 2024 schedule and appoint key officials. The agenda includes considerations for ARPA funds for Penn Township and an agreement with Central Counties Youth Center.

• Set 2024 meeting dates and times
• Appoint Chief Clerk and Solicitor
• Appoint TRC as County Engineer
• Consider ARPA funds to Penn Township
• Consider Owner County Agreement with Central Counties Youth Center

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will reorganize, approve prior minutes, and vote on salary requests. They will consider setting the vacant First Assistant District Attorney position at $60,000/year, the Deputy Warden of Operations/Jail at $52,100/year, and an hourly wage for part-time security guards (amount left blank).

• Set First Assistant District Attorney salary at $60,000/year effective 1/2/2024
• Set Deputy Warden of Operations/Jail salary at $52,100/year effective 12/27/2023
• Set hourly wage for P/T Security Guards (amount blank) effective 1/2/2024
• Reorganize the Salary Board
• Approve minutes from December 19, 2023 meeting

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2024 budget, a proclamation for National Mentoring Month, and several agreements including one with PennDOT for electronic access and one with Cen-Clear Child Service. They will also consider encumbering Liquid Fuel funds for a bridge repair and approving funds for the Farmland Preservation Program.

• Resolution 2023-#10 adopting the 2024 Budget
• Agreement with PennDot for Electronic Access to PennDot Systems
• Application to encumber Liquid Fuel funds for Bloomington Avenue Bridge repairs
• Agreement with Cen-Clear Child Service for Strengthening Partnerships and Reaching Communities
• Certification of County Funds for the Farmland Preservation Program

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to approve routine items like minutes and bills, and to consider several new business items. The most significant is a resolution to adopt the 2024 county budget. They will also consider agreements with PennDOT and Cen-Clear Child Services, and a proclamation for National Mentoring Month.

• Resolution 2023-#10 adopting the 2024 Budget
• Agreement with PennDot for Electronic Access to PennDot Systems
• Application to encumber Liquid Fuel funds for Bloomington Avenue Bridge repairs
• Agreement with Cen-Clear Child Service for Strengthening Partnerships and Reaching Communities
• Proclaim January as National Mentoring Month

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will consider setting the hourly rate for an IT intern at $14/hour, effective January 1, 2023, and approving the 2024 salaries for non-union salaried positions as listed in an attached addendum, effective January 1, 2024. The meeting also includes approval of the minutes from the December 12, 2023 meeting.

• Set IT intern hourly rate at $14/hour, effective 1/1/2023
• Approve 2024 salaries for non-union salaried positions, effective 1/1/2024

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board will meet to approve minutes, financial reports, and the warden's report for November 2023. The board will also act on personnel changes, including the termination of Warden David Gallagher and the transfer of Susan McQuillen to Acting Warden, effective December 8, 2023. Public comment is limited to three minutes, with one speaker scheduled on attorney-client access.

• Termination of David Gallagher as Warden, effective 12-8-23
• Transfer of Susan McQuillen from Deputy Warden to Acting Warden, effective 12-8-23
• Transfer of Tori Kerr from Lieutenant to Acting Deputy Warden, effective 12-8-23
• Public comment by Attorney Chris Pentz on attorney/client access
• Approval of bills and accounts for November 2023

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board will meet to approve November meeting minutes, receive monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and discuss the crediting rate for 2024. The agenda also includes updates on retirements, deaths, and payouts.

• Approve minutes of November 2023 meeting
• Monthly report by Treasurer Fox for November
• Monthly report by Controller Edwards for November
• Retired: Sue Thompson
• Payouts: Matthew Savard

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is meeting to discuss routine administrative items and several ongoing projects. Key items include the 2024 budget, land bank properties for future development, an update on 4926 Morrisdale-Allport Hwy, and bid specifications for a property at 24 N 2nd Street, Clearfield. Public comment is invited.

• 2024 Budget review
• Land bank properties for future development
• Update on 4926 Morrisdale-Allport Hwy
• Bid specifications for 24 N 2nd Street, Clearfield, PA

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and addressing personnel issues. They will also proclaim January as National Mentoring Month, announce reappointments to several county boards and authorities, and reschedule the December 26 meeting to December 19.

• Proclaim January as National Mentoring Month
• Reappointments to Recreation & Tourism, Planning Commission, Solid Waste Authority, Library, Housing Authority
• Reschedule December 26 meeting to December 19

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, address personnel issues, and hear public comment. They will also proclaim January as National Mentoring Month, announce reappointments to several county boards and authorities, and reschedule the December 26 meeting to December 19.

• Proclaim January as National Mentoring Month
• Reappointments to Recreation & Tourism, Planning Commission, Solid Waste Authority, Library, Housing Authority
• Reschedule December 26 meeting to December 19

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on several personnel and salary matters, including a one-time $1,000 payment for the Assistant Director of Elections, creation of a Public Safety Director position at $60,000/year, and creation of interim jail positions. The board will also consider setting salaries for a part-time Public Defender and a new full-time Assistant District Attorney, and a salary increase for non-union management in Domestic Relations and Probation.

• One-time $1,000 payment to Assistant Director of Elections for primary election duties
• Create Public Safety Director position at $60,000/year, effective Dec 11, 2023
• Create Interim Warden/Jail position at $62,000/year, effective Dec 8, 2023
• Create Interim Deputy Warden of Programs at $49,000/year, effective Dec 8, 2023
• Create full-time Assistant DA position at $46,500/year, collapse vacant part-time position

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting the tentative 2024 budget and several agreements, including a forensic pathology contract and a lease addendum. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and personnel issues, plus announcements of board openings and a rescheduled December meeting.

• Adopt tentative 2024 Budget
• Agreement with Forensic Pathology Associates
• Lease addendum with DuBois Redevelopment for District Judge Meholick
• Statewide Interconnectivity Funding Program Grant
• Purchase of Service Agreement with Jefferson County Children and Youth Services

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the tentative 2024 budget and various service agreements. The agenda also includes announcing vacancies on several county boards and authorities. Additionally, the board will address a rescheduled meeting date for December.

• Adoption of the tentative 2024 Budget
• Agreement with Forensic Pathology Associates
• Lease addendum with DuBois Redevelopment for District Judge Meholick
• Statewide Interconnectivity Funding Program Grant approval
• Announcements of vacancies on eight county board and authority positions

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board will meet to approve the October 2023 meeting minutes and receive monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller for October. The agenda also includes a retirement notification for Nannette Renchen, with other items (vested, deaths, payouts, old/new business) listed but not detailed.

• Approve minutes of October 2023 meeting
• Monthly report by Treasurer Fox for October
• Monthly report by Controller Edwards for October
• Retired: Nannette Renchen

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board will meet to approve October 2023 minutes, receive financial and warden's reports, and act on personnel changes. The board will also discuss the work release program and other routine business.

• Approve minutes for October 2023 meeting
• Financial Committee Reports for October 2023
• Warden's Report including housing, revenue, and extraordinary occurrence reports
• Hiring of Austin Butler as Corrections Officer effective 10-16-23
• Resignation of Eric Bush as Deputy Warden effective 10-28-23

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business and several new items, including a proclamation, contract approvals, and appointments. Key actions include ratifying a Community Development Block Grant application, an addendum with DEVNET, an agreement with DuBois Area Schools for a probation program, a lease with Mountain View Center, and certifying a local match for the Area Transportation Authority.

• Ratify Resolution 2023-#8 for Community Development Block Grant application
• Addendum to agreement with DEVNET
• Agreement with DuBois Area Schools for School Based Probation Program
• Lease agreement with Mountain View Center, Inc.
• Appoint Robin McMillen and Autumn Bloom to Children Youth and Family Services Advisory Board

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and to consider several new items. These include ratifying a Community Development Block Grant application, an addendum to a DEVNET agreement, a school-based probation program agreement, a lease with Mountain View Center, and appointments to an advisory board. The meeting also includes a proclamation for National Adoption Month and a rescheduling announcement.

• Ratification of Resolution 2023-#8 for Community Development Block Grant application
• Addendum to agreement with DEVNET
• Agreement with DuBois Area Schools for School Based Probation Program
• Lease agreement with Mountain View Center, Inc.
• Appointment of Robin McMillen and Autumn Bloom to Children Youth and Family Services Advisory Board

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on several personnel and salary matters, including ending a $100/weekly supplement for Casework Supervisors and Assistant Administrator, creating temporary and permanent Judicial Secretary positions, and creating a temporary part-time Jury Coordinator position.

• Cease $100/weekly payment for Casework Supervisors and Assistant Administrator, effective September 10, 2023
• Create temporary Judicial Secretary from 11/27/23 to 1/5/24 at $41,900/year
• Set salary for permanent F/T Judicial Secretary at $41,900/year effective 1/6/2024
• Create temporary P/T Jury Coordinator effective 11/14/2023 for up to 1,000 hours

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a $475,000 HOME grant, a Local Share Account application, the 2024 budget, and land bank properties for future development. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, bills, and the treasurer's report.

• HOME Grant $475,000
• Local Share Account Application
• 2024 Budget
• Land bank properties for future development

Solid Waste Authority

The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority is meeting to discuss routine business, including approval of previous minutes, a legislative update, and the Camp Hope Landfill permit. They will also consider the 2024 draft budget and set dates for next year's e-waste and household hazardous waste events.

• Consider 2024 Draft Budget
• 2024 E-Waste/HHW Event dates
• PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill Permit
• October 7, 2023 E-Waste/HHW Event recap
• Illegal dumping and community clean-up events

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will review monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller for September. The meeting includes discussions on ARC contributions and updates regarding retired members, deaths, and payouts.

• September monthly report by Treasurer Fox
• September monthly report by Controller Edwards
• Payouts for Buffy Ireland and Avry Gisewhite
• New business regarding ARC contribution

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including a Fair Housing resolution, a contract to purchase a Body Inspection System, an agreement with Lawrence Township, and an appointment to the Children Youth and Family Services Advisory Board. They will also approve minutes, bills, and personnel issues, and hear public comment.

• Resolution 2023-#7 Fair Housing
• Contract with Secure Technology Value Solutions for Body Inspection System
• Agreement with Lawrence Township Supervisors
• Appointment of Katelyn Knepp to Children Youth and Family Services Advisory Board
• Purchase of Service Agreements with Adelphoi Village, Inc. and Summit School Inc.

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business and several new items. They will vote on a Fair Housing resolution, a contract to buy a Body Inspection System, an agreement with Lawrence Township, and an appointment to the Children Youth and Family Services Advisory Board. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, bills, and personnel issues, plus public comment.

• Resolution 2023-#7 Fair Housing
• Contract with Secure Technology Value Solutions to purchase a Body Inspection System
• Agreement with Lawrence Township Supervisors
• Appointment of Katelyn Knepp to the Children Youth and Family Services Advisory Board
• Purchase of Service Agreements: Adelphoi Village, Inc., Summit School Inc.

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve September minutes, hear financial and warden's reports, and discuss personnel changes including a retirement and a hiring. They will also revisit old business regarding the purchase of a body scanner. The meeting is largely routine oversight of prison operations.

• Approval of minutes for September 2023 meeting
• Financial Committee Reports for September 2023
• Warden's Report including housing, revenue, and extraordinary occurrence reports
• Retirement of Kelly Livergood, Administrative Assistant, effective 9-29-23
• Hiring of Amy Samsel, Administrative Assistant, effective 9-12-23

Farmland Preservation

The Clearfield County Farmland Preservation Board will review minutes, get an update on the Kennis Ag Easement Purchase, and consider adopting updated program guidelines required for state re-certification. They will also set meeting dates for 2024. The agenda is mostly routine, with the main action being the adoption of the guidelines.

• Adopt Clearfield County Program Guidelines for state re-certification (required every 7 years)
• Update on Kennis Ag Easement Purchase
• Set 2024 meeting dates: Jan 16, Apr 16, Jul 16, Oct 15 at 6:00 PM in Commissioner's conference room

RACC

The Clearfield County Farmland Preservation Board is meeting to review minutes, discuss an update on the Kennis Ag Easement Purchase, and adopt updated program guidelines required for state re-certification. They will also set 2024 meeting dates.

• Adopt Clearfield County Program Guidelines for state re-certification (required every 7 years)
• Update on Kennis Ag Easement Purchase
• Set 2024 meeting dates: Jan 16, Apr 16, Jul 16, Oct 15 at 6:00 PM

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and will consider several new items. Key actions include a resolution for a reimbursement agreement with the Commonwealth of PA, a memorandum of understanding with a school district, and multiple service and lease agreements. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a personnel appointment.

• Resolution 2023-#6 authorizing reimbursement agreement with Commonwealth of PA
• Memorandum of Understanding with Clearfield Area School District for transportation procedures
• Copier lease with Doing Better Business for Register and Recorder's Office
• Appointment of Angela Ireland to Curwensville Lake Board
• Agreement with Martha Lask Consulting LLC for coaching and leadership services for CYS

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and to consider several new items. These include a resolution for a state reimbursement agreement, a transportation agreement with a school district, a copier lease, appointments, and service contracts. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Resolution 2023-#6: Reimbursement Agreement with Commonwealth of PA
• MOU with Clearfield Area School District for Transportation Procedures
• Copier lease with Doing Better Business for Register and Recorder's Office
• Appointment of Angela Ireland to Curwensville Lake Board

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its September 26, 2023 meeting. The agenda contains only routine procedural items and no substantive decisions or discussions.

• Approve minutes from September 26, 2023 meeting

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners will meet to approve routine items like minutes and bills, and consider several new business items. These include a proclamation, an engagement agreement for ACA reporting, a resolution to sell surplus county property, a copier lease, transportation plans, service agreements, and a request for bids for election ballots. They will also consider purchasing a body scanner for the County Jail.

• Proclaim September 30, 2023 as National Day of Service
• Consider Engagement Agreement with Reschini Group for 2023 Affordable Care Act Employer Reporting
• Consider Resolution 2023-#4 Authorizing the Sale of Surplus County Property
• Consider copier lease agreement with Doing Better Business for Domestic Relations Department
• Consider purchase of a body scanner for the County Jail

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on several personnel actions, including creating two Case Aide positions for Children and Youth Services (CYS) at $14.00/hour, setting the Assistant Administrator/CYS salary at $53,200/year, and setting Casework Supervisor salaries. The board will also consider creating an Interim IT Director and a Temporary Part-Time IT Assistant, with salaries to be filled in at the meeting.

• Create two Case Aide positions for CYS at $14.00/hour, effective 9/26/2023
• Set Assistant Administrator/CYS salary at $53,200/year, effective 9/2/2023
• Set Casework Supervisor salaries: existing at $49,200/year, new at $47,000/year, effective 9/2/2023
• Create Interim IT Director position, salary to be determined, effective 9/26/2023
• Create Temporary P/T IT Assistant position, salary to be determined, effective 9/26/2023

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine items and consider several new actions, including a resolution to sell surplus county property, a copier lease, and the purchase of a body scanner for the county jail. They will also consider agreements for Affordable Care Act reporting, transportation plans with local school districts, and service agreements with community organizations.

• Resolution 2023-#4 authorizing sale of surplus county property
• Copier lease agreement with Doing Better Business for Domestic Relations Department
• Purchase of body scanner for County Jail
• Engagement Agreement with Reschini Group for 2023 Affordable Care Act Employer Reporting
• Request for Bids for election ballots for 2024 and 2025 elections

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board will convene to approve the August meeting minutes, receive monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and discuss retirement-related items including payouts to three named individuals. The board will also consider new business involving a $200,000 ARC payment. The meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2023, at 9:30 AM in the Conference Room.

• Approve minutes of August 2023 meeting
• Monthly reports by Treasurer Fox and Controller Edwards for August
• Payouts to Jack Custaney, Barry Wagner, Ashley Myers
• New business: $200,000 ARC

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve August minutes, hear financial and warden's reports, and address personnel actions including terminations, hirings, and resignations of corrections officers. The board will also discuss old business on procedures for alerting the public of jail escapees. No new business items are listed.

• Approve minutes for August 2023 meeting
• Financial Committee Reports for August 2023 by Controller Edwards
• Warden's Report for August 2023 including housing, revenue, and extraordinary occurrence reports
• Personnel actions: termination of Corrections Officer Damon Litzinger (effective 8-14-23), hiring and termination of Corrections Officer Richard Kizer (hired 8-14-23, terminated 8-21-23), hiring and resignation of Corrections Officer Shianne Rice (hired 8-14-23, resigned 8-28-23)
• Discussion of procedures for alerting the public of jail escapees

RACC

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County. The agenda includes approval of the August minutes, approval of bills, old and new business, and an executive director's update. No specific projects, contracts, or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of August 9, 2023 minutes
• Treasurer's report and approval of bills
• Executive director's update on redevelopment and administration

Solid Waste Authority

The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from a cancelled July meeting, receiving a treasurer's report on the 2022 audit, and discussing a legislative update. They will also consider an offer from the Probation Office to purchase a Ford Ranger, and plan upcoming e-waste and household hazardous waste events and community clean-up opportunities.

• Consider offer from Probation Office for purchase of Ford Ranger
• Discussion of PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill Permit
• October 7th E-Waste & HHW Event
• Fall Community Clean up Opportunities
• 2022 Annual Audit report

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners will consider a resolution to apply for $475,000 in state funding for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation, approve the county's Human Services Plan, and act on several agreements including a memorandum with Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries and a Teamsters union agreement. The meeting also includes proclamations for Suicide Prevention Month and National Kinship Caregiver Month, plus routine items like minutes, bills, and personnel issues.

• Resolution for DCED application of $475,000 for Existing Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab HOME Program
• Approval of Clearfield County Human Services Plan
• First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
• Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters 205/Non-Professional Residual Employees
• Resolution 2023#3 for Sale of Surplus County property

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will convene to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider a request from the Commissioners to set the salary of the CYS Administrator at $74,000 per year, effective September 11, 2023. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Set CYS Administrator salary at $74,000/year effective September 11, 2023
• Approve minutes from August 22, 2023 meeting

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine items and consider several agreements and resolutions. Key actions include applying for a $475,000 state grant for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation, approving the county's Human Services Plan, and renewing agreements for dog licensing and probation programs. The board will also consider a memorandum of agreement with Teamsters 205 for non-professional residual employees.

• Resolution for DCED application of $475,000 for Existing Owner-Occupied Housing Rehab HOME Program
• Approval of Clearfield County Human Services Plan
• First Amendment to MOU with Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
• Online Dog Licensing System Renewal Agreement
• Memorandum of Agreement with Teamsters 205/Non-Professional Residual Employees

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items and discuss several new business matters. Key items include a memorandum of agreement with the CYS Caseworker Teamsters Union, a data sharing agreement for the Child Welfare Information System, and multiple purchase of service agreements with youth and family service providers. The board will also receive an update on the Ferguson Township Communications Tower and discuss broadband forums.

• Memorandum of Agreement with CYS Caseworker Teamsters Union
• Child Welfare Information System (CWIS) Data Sharing Agreement
• Purchase of Service Agreements with New Journey Counseling, LLC, New Way Youth Services, Appalachian Youth Services, Pathway Adolescent Center, Inc., and Life Span Family Services of PA
• Update on Ferguson Township Communications Tower
• Broadband forums announcement and discussion

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on setting salaries for a Conference Supervisor and an Assistant Director of Tourism, and on creating two full-time Case Aide positions. The meeting also includes approving the minutes from the previous meeting.

• Set new hire salary for Conference Supervisor at $47,000/year, effective August 7, 2023
• Set salary for Assistant Director of Tourism at $38,000/year, effective August 28, 2023
• Create two full-time Case Aide positions with Children, Youth and Family Services (salary not specified)

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve July 2023 minutes and hear financial and warden's reports, including housing, revenue, and the inmate financial responsibility program. The board will also discuss old business on procedures for alerting the public of jail escapees. The agenda is largely routine oversight with no major decisions listed.

• Approve minutes for July 2023 meeting
• Financial Committee Reports for July 2023
• Warden's Report: housing and revenue, inmate financial responsibility, extraordinary occurrence, approval of bills
• Work Release Program report for July 2023
• Discussion of procedures for alerting public of jail escapees

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote on the July minutes and bills, and discuss two main items: proceeding with an ejectment action at a Morrisdale property and the authority's role in developing senior housing.

• Approval of July 12, 2023 minutes
• Approval of bills (treasurer's report)
• Discussion of proceeding with ejectment action at 4926 Morrisdale Allport Hwy
• Discussion of RACC role in development of senior housing
• Executive director's update on redevelopment and administration

Farmland Preservation

The Clearfield County Farmland Preservation Board is meeting to review an agricultural appraisal for the Kennis property. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no old business and only this one new business item. The board will also approve minutes and set future meeting dates.

• Review Ag Appraisal for Kennis
• Review of minutes
• Future meeting dates: 3rd Tuesday of every 3rd month, 6:00 PM, Commissioner's conference room

RACC

The Clearfield County Farmland Preservation Board is meeting to review an agricultural appraisal for the Kennis property. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, minutes review, and old business, with no old business listed. The board will also confirm future meeting dates.

• Review Ag Appraisal for Kennis
• No old business
• Future meetings: 3rd Tuesday of every 3rd month, 6:00 PM, Commissioner's conference room

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board is meeting to approve the June 2023 minutes, receive monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and discuss items such as retirements, vested members, deaths, and payouts. The agenda is largely routine and procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approve minutes of June 2023 meeting
• Monthly report by Treasurer Fox for June
• Monthly report by Controller Edwards for June
• Review of retirements, vested members, deaths, and payouts

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and will consider several new items such as a bridge renaming in Sandy Township, an appointment to the Farmland Preservation Board, and multiple service agreements.

• Consider support for bridge renaming in Sandy Township
• Consider appointment of Jeff Wriglesworth to the Farmland Preservation Board
• Consider Purchase of Service Agreement with Bryanna Casher
• Consider Agreement with Centre Counseling & Wellness
• Consider Agreement with Experian

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and addressing personnel issues. They will also consider several new items such as a bridge renaming in Sandy Township, an appointment to the Farmland Preservation Board, and multiple service agreements.

• Support for bridge renaming in Sandy Township
• Appointment of Jeff Wriglesworth to the Farmland Preservation Board
• Purchase of Service Agreement with Bryanna Casher
• Agreement with Centre Counseling & Wellness
• Purchase of Service Agreements with Justice Works Youth Care, Valliere & Counseling Associates, and Summit School, Inc.

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve June minutes, hear financial and warden's reports, and act on personnel changes including two hires and three resignations of corrections officers. The board will also discuss old business on the 'One Call' escape alert system and new business regarding the death of an inmate.

• Approval of June 2023 financial committee reports and warden's report
• Hiring of Terri Lewis and Haley Hunter as corrections officers effective June 12, 2023
• Resignations of Samuel Muir (June 21), Avery Gisewhite (June 22), and Collin Meeker (June 23), 2023
• Discussion of 'One Call' system for alerting of jail escapees
• Discussion of inmate death

Farmland Preservation

The Clearfield County Farmland Preservation Board is meeting to review minutes, discuss old business including updates on Jeff Wriglesworth and the Kennis application, and address new business on the status of Agricultural Security Areas. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Update on Jeff Wriglesworth
• Update on Kennis Application
• Status of Ag Security Areas
• Next meeting scheduled for October 17, 2023

RACC

The Clearfield County Farmland Preservation Board is meeting to review minutes, discuss old business including updates on Jeff Wriglesworth and the Kennis application, and address the status of Agricultural Security Areas. The agenda is largely procedural with no votes or new proposals listed.

• Update on Jeff Wriglesworth
• Update on Kennis Application
• Status of Ag Security Areas

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on setting the new hire salary for an Assistant Public Defender at $45,000/year, effective July 17, 2023. They will also consider setting the salary for the Right to Know Officer, with the amount left blank on the agenda. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and routine procedural items.

• Set new hire salary for Assistant Public Defender at $45,000/year effective July 17, 2023
• Set salary for Right to Know Officer (amount not specified)
• Approve minutes from June 13, 2023 meeting

Solid Waste Authority

The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority is meeting to handle routine business including approval of minutes, a legislative update, and reports from the treasurer and director. They will also discuss the PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill Permit, the April 15 E-Waste/HHW Collection Event, and a new grant award for public education.

• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2023 meeting
• Discussion of PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill Permit
• Review of April 15 E-Waste/HHW Collection Event
• 902 Public Education Grant Award
• Updates on illegal dumping and community clean-up events

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and bills, plus updates on old business such as tax exemption status, an ejectment action at 4926 Morrisdale Allport Hwy, a land banking ordinance, and a letter of interest from Tatum. New business includes a demo fund award.

• Update on ejectment action at 4926 Morrisdale Allport Hwy
• Discussion of Land Banking Ordinance
• Tatum Letter of Interest
• Demo Fund Award
• Approval of bills and treasurer's report

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine items and consider several new business matters, including an appraisal agreement, non-profit grants, and a feasibility study for a green energy/smart park industrial park. The board will also consider appointments to local boards and service agreements.

• Consider appraisal agreement with Bolt Ag Appraisals
• Consider non-profit grant awards to Harmony Grange and BPO 540-Clearfield
• Consider Clearfield County as applicant for EDA funds for green energy/smart park feasibility study
• Consider appointments to Recreation and Tourism Authority, Curwensville Lake Board, and County Library Board
• Consider agreement with Child Advocacy Center and purchase of service agreements with Cornell Abraxas and Merakey Pennsylvania

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and to consider several new items. Key decisions include an appraisal agreement, non-profit grants, serving as a pass-through applicant for an EDA feasibility study for a green energy/smart park, appointments to county boards, and service agreements.

• Appraisal agreement with Bolt Ag Appraisals
• Non-profit grant awards to Harmony Grange and BPO 540-Clearfield
• Clearfield County as applicant for EDA funds for green energy/smart park feasibility study
• Appointments to Recreation and Tourism Authority, Curwensville Lake Board, County Library Board
• Purchase of Service Agreements with Cornell Abraxas and Merakey Pennsylvania

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several agreements, including contracts with Prime Care, Xerox, Computer Aid, Inc., and Community Guidance Center, as well as a purchase of service agreement with Crossroads Group Home. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, bills, and personnel issues.

• Consider agreement with Prime Care
• Consider copier lease agreement with Xerox
• Consider agreement with Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI)
• Consider Linkage Agreement(s) with Community Guidance Center
• Purchase of Service Agreement: Crossroads Group Home

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to approve minutes, bills, and personnel issues, and to consider several new agreements including with Prime Care, Xerox for copier lease, Computer Aid Inc., and Community Guidance Center, plus a purchase of service agreement with Crossroads Group Home. Public comment is invited.

• Consider agreement with Prime Care
• Consider copier lease agreement with Xerox
• Consider agreement with Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI)
• Consider Linkage Agreement(s) with Community Guidance Center
• Purchase of Service Agreement: Crossroads Group Home

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will vote on the May minutes, approve bills, and discuss old and new business, including a board vacancy and a workforce development program update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major funding decisions or rezonings listed.

• Approval of May 10, 2023 minutes
• Treasurer's report and approval of bills
• Signature cards for WHRP account
• Board vacancy discussion
• WHRP Workforce Development Program update

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board will meet to approve May minutes, hear financial and warden's reports, and discuss personnel changes. New business includes an update on the May 30 escape and capture of inmate Craig Hauke-Miller and methods for public communication during escapes.

• Hiring of Ethan Slippey and Trinity Lovell as Corrections Officers
• Termination of Joellyn Stoneberg and resignation of Harry Reitmyer
• Update on May 30 escape and capture of inmate Craig Hauke-Miller
• Discussion on public communication methods during jail escapes
• Approval of bills and accounts for May 2023

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board is meeting to approve the minutes from May 2023, receive monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and handle retirement-related items. The agenda includes payouts to four named individuals and standard procedural matters. No major policy decisions or new business are listed.

• Approve minutes of May 2023 meeting
• Monthly report by Treasurer Fox for May
• Monthly report by Controller Edwards for May
• Payouts to Theresa Hynds, Ben Ankeny, Paige Bryan-Wilson, Cassandra Miller

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider routine administrative items including approving minutes and bills, as well as several new business items. Key actions include seeking proposals for a new county website, a subrecipient agreement for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program, and a resolution enacting a countywide burn ban. The agenda also includes multiple service agreements and vacancy announcements.

• Consider approval to seek Requests for Proposals for a new County Website redesign
• Consider Subrecipient Agreement with Central PA Community Action for Medical Assistance Transportation Program
• Consider Resolution 2023-#2 enacting a Countywide Burn Ban
• Consider agreement with WOKW 102.9FM for advertising the Foster Care Program
• Announce vacancies: Curwensville Lake Board (2), Clearfield County Recreation & Tourism (1), Clearfield County Solid Waste (2)

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its May 9, 2023 meeting. The agenda contains no substantive items for decision or discussion, only routine procedural actions.

• Approve minutes from May 9, 2023 meeting

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to approve routine items and consider several new actions, including seeking proposals for a county website redesign, a subrecipient agreement for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program, and a resolution enacting a countywide burn ban. They will also consider various service agreements and announce board vacancies.

• Consider approval to seek Requests for Proposals for a new County Website redesign
• Consider Subrecipient Agreement with Central PA Community Action for Medical Assistance Transportation Program
• Consider Resolution 2023-#2 enacting a Countywide Burn Ban
• Consider agreement with WOKW 102.9FM for advertising the Foster Care Program
• Announce vacancies: Curwensville Lake Board (2), Clearfield County Recreation & Tourism (1), Clearfield County Solid Waste (2)

The Commissioners approved a one-year $110,000 agreement with the Clearfield County Economic Development Corporation. They also authorized an intergovernmental agreement with Centre County for inmate housing and approved several board appointments.

• Approved $110,000 one-year agreement with Clearfield County Economic Development Corporation
• Approved agreement for Centre County to house inmates at $75/day/inmate
• Approved $178,176 cost share for Central Counties Youth Detention Center for 2024
• Approved $15,000 Veterans Trust Fund grant application for peer support program
• Approved appointment of Lisa McSkimming to Curwensville Lake Authority
• Approved appointment of Susan Williams to Farmland Preservation Board
• Approved appointment of Cindy Britton to Clearfield County Library Board
• Approved request for Clearfield Revitalization Corporation to install Christmas tree at Courthouse Plaza

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board is meeting to approve April minutes, hear monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and act on retirement-related items including a new vested member, a payout, and a $250,000 withdrawal to cover retirement pay. The agenda is routine administrative business with no major policy decisions.

• $250,000 withdrawal to cover retirement pay
• Vested: Lisa Conrad
• Payouts: Cassandra Miller
• Monthly reports by Treasurer Fox and Controller Edwards for April
• Approve minutes of April 2023 meeting

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving prior minutes and bills, and addressing personnel issues. The main substantive item is consideration of purchase of service agreements with four healthcare and education providers.

• Consider Purchase of Service Agreements with Acadia Healthcare, Inc. (White Deer Run), Families United Network, Inc., Outside In School of Experiential Education, and Mentoring Services

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes and bills, handle personnel issues, and hear public comment. Under old business, they will consider a request from Downtown DuBois to participate in a new 'Welcome to DuBois' initiative. New business includes several proclamations and an announcement about American Rescue Act grants for certain nonprofits.

• Consider Downtown DuBois request to participate in new 'Welcome to DuBois' initiative
• Proclaim Friday, May 12 as National Provider Appreciation Day
• Proclaim May as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
• Announce American Rescue Act grants to 501c7 and 501c8 nonprofits
• Proclaim May 7-13 as National Corrections Officers Week and May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve routine items like minutes and bills, and to consider a request from Downtown DuBois to participate in a new 'Welcome to DuBois' initiative. The board will also issue several proclamations and announce American Rescue Act grants for certain nonprofits.

• Consider Downtown DuBois request to participate in new 'Welcome to DuBois' initiative
• Proclaim May 12 as National Provider Appreciation Day
• Proclaim May as Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
• Announce American Rescue Act grants to 501c7 and 501c8 nonprofits
• Proclaim May 7-13 as National Corrections Officers Week and May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners received a presentation from Penn State's Center for Critical Minerals on opportunities for developing critical mineral resources in Pennsylvania, including from coal waste and acid mine drainage. The presentation covered potential economic and environmental benefits, such as job creation and environmental restoration, but no formal decisions or actions were taken.

• Presentation on extracting critical minerals from coal waste, acid mine drainage, and Mercer Clay
• Discussion of lithium, cobalt, manganese, and rare earth elements potential in Pennsylvania
• Mention of a patent-pending multi-metal extraction process developed by Penn State
• Reference to environmental benefits including reclamation of abandoned mines and remediation of acid mine drainage

Planning

The Clearfield County Commissioners received a presentation from Penn State's Center for Critical Minerals on opportunities for developing critical mineral projects in Pennsylvania, including extraction from coal waste and acid mine drainage. The presentation covered research on rare earth elements, lithium, cobalt, and other minerals, and discussed potential economic and environmental benefits. No formal decisions or actions were taken; the item was informational only.

• Presentation on critical mineral project development in PA by PSU's Center for Critical Minerals
• Discussion of extracting lithium, cobalt, manganese, and rare earths from coal waste and acid mine drainage
• Mention of Mercer Clay Bed and Marcellus Shale as potential sources
• Reference to patent-pending multi-metal extraction process
• No votes or contracts on agenda

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes and bills, hear public comment, and consider several new business items. These include proclamations for Foster Care Month and Small Business Week, a request to participate in a new 'Welcome to DuBois' sign, and authorization for new RFPs for appraisal and settlement/title services for Farmland Preservation. The board will also consider a lease amendment with Clearfield DFC, LLC, a service agreement with Viking Water Technology, and funds for roof repairs at the Fair & Park Board.

• Proclaim May as National Foster Care Month
• Proclaim April 30-May 6 National Small Business Week
• Request to participate in new 'Welcome to DuBois' sign
• Authorize new RFPs for appraisal and settlement/title services for Farmland Preservation
• Consider funds to Fair & Park Board for roof repairs

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board is meeting to approve March minutes, hear financial and warden's reports, and discuss personnel actions including hires, a resignation, and a termination. They will also review an inspection report from the Pennsylvania Bureau of Prisons and consider old and new business.

• Hiring of Zackery Clark, Corrections Officer, effective 3-27-23
• Resignation of Justin Worley, Corrections Officer, effective 3-24-23
• Hiring of Jeanine DePalma, Corrections Officer, effective 4-3-23
• Termination of Jeanine DePalma, Corrections Officer, effective 4-7-23
• Inspection Report from the Pennsylvania Bureau of Prisons

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on three salary requests: creating a new Housing Specialist position at $36,000/year, setting the Chief Public Defender's salary at $61,000/year, and setting the permanent Director of Assessment & Tax Claims salary at $45,000/year. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Create Housing Specialist position at $36,000/year (24-month term)
• Set Chief Public Defender salary at $61,000/year effective 04/10/2023
• Set Director of Assessment & Tax Claims salary at $45,000/year effective 04/10/2023
• Approve minutes from March 14, 2023 meeting

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve routine items, hear public comment, and consider several new business items. These include proclamations for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Telecommunicator Appreciation Week, and Earth Day, as well as an agreement for a commodity flow study and appointments to the Planning Commission.

• Proclaim April Sexual Assault Awareness Month
• Proclaim April 9-15 Telecommunicator Appreciation Week
• Consider agreement with MCM Consulting for a Commodity Flow Study
• Consider appointment of Zane Hensal to the County Planning Commission
• Consider Transportation Plan with West Branch School District

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and to consider several contracts and agreements. Key items include lease addendums, copier service contracts, a purchase of service agreement, and a settlement in the national opioid lawsuit. They will also proclaim April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and announce municipal infrastructure grants.

• Proclaim April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Consider addendum to Lease Agreement with Developac, Inc.
• Consider copier lease agreements with Doing Better Business for Court Administrator's and District Judge Morris's offices
• Consider Wave 2 settlement of national opioid lawsuit against Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walgreen, and Walmart
• Announce Municipal Infrastructure grant awards

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board will meet to approve February meeting minutes, hear monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and discuss a proposed revision to the Investment Policy Statement. The agenda also includes administrative items such as reporting a retiree death and a payout.

• Approve minutes of February 2023 meeting
• Monthly report by Treasurer Fox for February
• Monthly report by Controller Edwards for February
• Death reported: Ann Martell
• Payout reported: Tessa Irvin

Planning

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and will consider several new items: a copier lease with Doing Better Business, offering mini grants to non-profits previously ineligible for COVID-era grants, and appointing Robert Ferguson to the Planning Commission. A proclamation for Social Work Month is also scheduled.

• Proclaim March as Social Work Month
• Consider copier lease with Doing Better Business
• Consider offering mini grants to non-profits (e.g., 501c(7) or 501c(8) social clubs)
• Consider appointment of Robert Ferguson to the Planning Commission

Commissioners

The Clearfield County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and to consider several new items: proclaiming March as Social Work Month, a copier lease with Doing Better Business, offering mini grants to non-profits ineligible for prior COVID-era grants, and appointing Robert Ferguson to the Planning Commission.

• Proclaim March as Social Work Month
• Consider copier lease with Doing Better Business
• Consider offering mini grants to non-profits (e.g., 501c(7) or 501c(8) social clubs)
• Consider appointment of Robert Ferguson to the Planning Commission

Solid Waste Authority

The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority is meeting to handle routine business including approving prior minutes, a legislative update, and a discussion of the PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill Permit. The board will also review the upcoming April 15 e-waste/household hazardous waste collection event and the 2023 spring community clean-up events, along with director updates on illegal dumping, recycling drop-offs, and public education.

• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2023 meeting
• Legislative update
• PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill Permit discussion
• April 15 E-Waste/HHW Collection Event
• 2023 Spring Community Clean-up Events

Retirement Board

The Clearfield County Retirement Board is meeting to approve January meeting minutes, hear monthly reports from the Treasurer and Controller, and address retirement-related items including one retiree and two payouts. The agenda is largely routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial actions listed.

• Approve minutes of January 2023 meeting
• Monthly report by Treasurer Fox for January
• Monthly report by Controller Edwards for January
• Retired: Judy Miles
• Payouts: Jessica Shimmel, William MacDonald

RACC

The Redevelopment Authority of Clearfield County is holding its regular February meeting. The board will approve January minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and take up new business, including opening cost proposals for demolition work on Old Turnpike Road and reviewing a job description for the WHRP program. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Open review of Old Turnpike Road demo cost proposals
• Review job description for WHRP
• Approval of January 2023 minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Executive director's update on redevelopment and administration

Prison Board

The Clearfield County Prison Board will meet to approve December 2022 minutes and financial reports, hear the warden's monthly report, and act on personnel changes including two resignations and one hiring. The agenda is largely routine oversight, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes for December 2022 meeting
• Financial Committee Reports for December 2022
• Warden's Report including housing, revenue, and extraordinary occurrence reports
• Resignation of Corrections Officer Stephen Rutherford effective 1-4-23
• Hiring of Corrections Officer Frederick Hartline effective 1-9-23

Solid Waste Authority

The Clearfield County Solid Waste Authority will hold its annual reorganization, elect officers, set 2023 meeting dates, and retain its solicitor and auditor. The board will also review old business including the PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill Permit, receive a director's update on illegal dumping and recycling, and plan 2023 e-waste and household hazardous waste events.

• Election of officers and setting 2023 meeting dates
• Retention of Solicitor Shiann McGovern and Auditor Brent Thomas
• PA Waste Camp Hope Landfill Permit discussion
• Director's update on illegal dumping, recycling drop-off, public education
• 2023 E-Waste & HHW Events planning

Salary Board

The Clearfield County Salary Board will vote on two personnel matters: setting the 2023 salary for a Law Clerk at $46,000 and creating a temporary Department Clerk II position for up to 60 days. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Set 2023 Law Clerk salary at $46,000, effective 1/3/2023
• Create temporary Department Clerk II position, effective 12/28/2022, not to exceed 60 days