Bedford County public meetings in 2023
9 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SB
The Salary Board approved the 2024 Compensation Plan, including a 3% cost of living adjustment for non-union personnel. The board also approved wages for eight personnel and merit increases for four employees based on completed training.
- Approved 2024 Compensation Plan including 4.75% for Elected Officials, 10% for Coroner, and 3% for non-union personnel
- Approved wages for Logan Disotell, Deputy Sheriff, at $16.00 per hour
- Approved wages for Hailie Spires, PT Correctional Officer, at $14.00 per hour
- Approved wages for Sarah Lepley, Clerk Typist I, at $12.30 per hour
- Approved salary for Nicole Abbott, Assistant Director of Tax Assessment, at $33,000 per year
- Approved salary for Douglas Keating, Assistant District Attorney, at $80,000 per year
- Approved wages for Barbara Fukagawa, Correctional Officer, at $14.75 per hour
- Approved wages for Sierra Kitchen, Acting Temporary Lieutenant, at $17.00 per hour and Heather Seace, Clerk Typist I, at $10.00 per hour
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 County and Opioid budgets and set the 2024 tax rate. They also enacted a new parking ordinance for the courthouse garage and re-appointed the county solicitor.
- Approved 2024 Budget and 2024 Opioid Budget
- Set 2024 total millage at 4.090 and per capita tax at $5.00
- Approved Parking Ordinance No. 12-19-23 for courthouse garage
- Re-appointed Attorney Dean Crabtree as county solicitor for one year
- Approved PEMA 911 Statewide Interconnectivity Funding Grant
- Approved CBA with S.E.I.U. Local 668/PSSU
- Awarded $35,038.00 engineering contract to Gwin, Dobson & Foreman
- Tabled appointments to the Bedford County Airport Authority
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved several new administrative policies regarding student loan reimbursement and training cost recoupment. They also filled vacancies on the Planning Commission, Conservation District, and Bedford-Fulton Joint Recreation Authority. Additionally, the board approved various personnel actions and expenditures.
- Approved expenditures including payroll and general funds
- Approved October 2023 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for Children & Youth Services (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024)
- Appointed 7 members to the restructured Planning Commission
- Reappointed Sarah Garcia and James Eshelman to the Conservation District (2024-2027)
- Appointed 4 members to the Bedford-Fulton Joint Recreation Authority
- Approved revised Student Loan Reimbursement Incentive Program Policy (effective Nov 1, 2023)
- Approved Training Cost Recoupment Policy (effective Nov 1, 2023)
SB
The Salary Board approved wages for 11 personnel positions based on department head recommendations and union contracts. The board also approved merit increases for seven employees for completing job training.
- Approved October 17, 2023 minutes
- Approved salary for Megan (Will) Flower, Assistant District Attorney, at $40,000.00 a year
- Approved hourly wages for 10 personnel positions per union contracts and recommendations
- Approved merit increases for 7 employees for completed job training per union contract
CM
The Board approved a series of expenditures, the 2024 holiday schedule, and a three-year Community Development Block Grant plan. They also authorized several service agreements for Children & Youth Services and reappointed members to the Agricultural Land Preservation Board.
- Approved various expenditures including payroll and general funds
- Adopted the 2023 CDBG three-year Community Development Plan
- Approved 2024 Holiday Schedule
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement for Children & Youth Services with The Academy and Summit Academy
- Approved Technical Services and Technology Arrangement agreements with Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission
- Approved $500 donation to Bedford American Legion Post 113
- Approved $720.12 in Liquid Fuels for West St. Clair Township bridge inspections
- Reappointed five directors to the Agricultural Land Preservation Board
SB
The Board approved wages for 22 personnel across various departments and merit increases for six employees. It also approved two job title changes and one position consolidation in the District Attorney's office to facilitate STOP Grant reimbursements.
- Approved job title change from Paralegal to Paralegal/Systems Advocate
- Approved consolidation of Secretary/Systems Advocate and MDIT Coordinator into one position
- Approved wages for 22 personnel, including Director of Finance at $80,000 per year
- Approved merit increases for 6 employees based on completed job training
- Approved minutes of September 12, 2023
PB
The board approved the minutes as presented and filed. The Warden provided updates on personnel, training, medical costs, treatment, plant improvements, operations, audits, and grants. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved previous meeting minutes
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to apply for FFY 2023 Community Development Block Grant funding and awarded an engineering contract for broadband infrastructure. They also approved several service agreements for Children & Youth Services and bridge inspection payments.
- Approved FFY 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application (Resolution 9.12.23)
- Awarded engineering and project management contract to ATCS, P.L.C. for broadband infrastructure
- Approved continued 2-year legal services agreement with Attorney Christopher Gabriel through Dec 31, 2025
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for Children & Youth Services with Mark Zearfaus, Scott A. Walker, and four other providers
- Approved Liquid Fuels payments for bridge inspections in South Woodbury, Londonderry, East St. Clair, Southampton, and Napier Townships
- Approved August 2023 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Appointed Stephanie Clevenstine to the Tri-State MD, PA, WV Communities of Excellence Steering Committee
- Approved proclamations for Constitution Week and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
SB
The Salary Board approved wages and union contract rates for 22 employees across various departments, including the 911 Center, BCCF, and Probation. Additionally, the board approved merit increases for four employees who completed job training.
- Approved wages for 22 personnel based on department head recommendations
- Approved $1.00 merit increase for Erika Webb (SEIU)
- Approved $1.00 merit increase for Linda Kennedy (AFSCME)
- Approved $1.00 merit increase for Brett Garlock (AFSCME)
- Approved $0.75 merit increase for Travis Stager (AFSCME)
- Approved August 3, 2023 meeting minutes