Bedford County public meetings in 2025
30 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SB
The Board approved the November 18, 2025, meeting minutes. The Board also approved hourly wages for seven employees in the Bedford County Correctional Facility and 911 dispatch.
- Approved November 18, 2025, minutes
- Approved wage for Michael Paugh, FT Corrections Officer, BCCF at $16.75 per hour
- Approved wage for Colin Allmond, FT Corrections Officer, BCCF at $16.75 per hour
- Approved wage for Diana Bowman, PT Corrections Officer, BCCF at $17.75 per hour
- Approved wage for Brayden Conrad, FT Telecommunicator Trainee, 911 at $14.92 per hour
- Approved wage for Shawn Goshorn, PT Telecommunicator, 911 at $15.82 per hour
- Approved wage for Ryan Reed, FT Lieutenant, BCCF at $20.00 per hour
- Approved wage for Gregory Foley, FT Corrections Office, BCCF at $17.75 per hour
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to issue a tax and revenue anticipation note up to $3 million to maintain solvency and pay bills before 2026 tax revenues arrive. The board also approved various expenditures, CDBG budget revisions, and board appointments.
- Approved issuance of a tax and revenue anticipation note up to $3,000,000
- Approved expenditures including payrolls of $401,850.04 and $397,968.15
- Approved reallocating $53,443.00 in CDBG funds to Broad Top Township Senior Apartment Activity
- Approved extending Center for Community Action agreement to February 6, 2026
- Re-appointed Kirt Morris and Bette Slayton to Industrial Development Authority
- Accepted resignation of James D. Edwards from Airport and Recreation Authorities
- Approved November 2025 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved November 18, 2025, meeting minutes
SB
The Board approved the October 14, 2025, meeting minutes. The Board also approved wages for 22 full-time and part-time corrections officers at the Bedford County Correctional Facility (BCCF) based on union contracts and department head recommendations.
- Approved October 14, 2025, minutes
- Approved wages for 22 BCCF corrections officers per union contracts
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved a renovation contract for the old CYS office and a grant to study merging 911 centers with Blair County. The board also approved several personnel actions and board reappointments despite an ongoing hiring freeze for non-essential positions.
- Approved $188,857.82 renovation contract for old CYS office by Clark Construction, Inc. (2-1)
- Approved Resolution 11.18.25 for $60,000 PEMA grant to study merging Bedford and Blair County PSAPs
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement between CYS and Juvenile Probation Office (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026)
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement for Juvenile Detention Services with District of Belmont-Harrison
- Re-appointed James Bence, John R. Akers, and Mike Stiles to Bedford County Conservation District
- Re-appointed Haley Feaster and Lloyd Roach to Bedford County Planning Commission Board
- Approved October 2025 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved October 2025 personnel actions including new hires and transfers for BCCF and 911
SB
The Salary Board approved the wages and union contract rates for 22 employees across various departments for October. These updates include rates for corrections officers, clerk typists, and telecommunicators.
- Approved wages for 22 personnel based on department head recommendations
- Approved union contract rates for 13 employees
- Approved hourly rates for 9 employees
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved an administrative agreement for a waterline replacement project in the Borough of Everett. They also authorized multiple purchase of service agreements for Children & Youth Services and approved various monthly expenditures.
- Approved CDBG FFY 2024 BEAMA Waterline Replacement project agreement with Borough of Everett
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for Children & Youth Services with five providers including Adelphoi Village Inc. and George Junior Republic
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for Children & Youth Services with Dennis Williamson, County of Chester, and legal consultants
- Approved Non-Placement Purchase of Service Agreement with Cambria County Child Advocacy Center, Inc.
- Approved September 2025 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved expenditures including payroll and general funds totaling over $1.8M
- Approved Special Meeting Minutes of September 25, 2025
- Approved proclamations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Businesswomen’s Week, and Operation Greenlight for Veterans
SB
The Salary Board approved the meeting minutes from August 12, 2025. The board also approved specific hourly wages for nine personnel across the BCCF, Sheriff's Office, 911, CYS, and MDJ Everett based on department head recommendations.
- Approved August 12, 2025, minutes
- Approved $20.11/hr for Randy Musselman (Corrections Officer, BCCF)
- Approved $18.00/hr for Steven Whetstone (Corrections Officer, BCCF)
- Approved $16.73/hr for Joel Watters (Maintenance Tech, BCCF)
- Approved $17.48/hr for Matthew Fuzie (Deputy Sheriff)
- Approved $17.48/hr for Raphael Ferdinand (Deputy Sheriff)
- Approved $15.81/hr for Luke Clapper (FT Telecommunicator, 911)
- Approved $12.30/hr for Marcy Fleegle (Civil Service Aide 1, CYS)
CM
The Board approved the purchase of 220 South Thomas Street for $1,040,000 and enacted an ordinance to issue a $1,056,000 general obligation note to fund the acquisition. Other actions included approving various service agreements for Children & Youth Services and a trail feasibility study contract.
- Approved purchase of 220 South Thomas Street from Hometown Bank for $1,040,000 plus costs
- Enacted Ordinance 09.09.2025.1 to issue a $1,056,000 general obligation note (2-1)
- Awarded $115,000 contract to Pashek + MTR Ltd. for UTV-ATV Trail Feasibility Study
- Approved ballot referendum question verbiage
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements between Children & Youth Services and 11 providers including Merakey Pennsylvania and Summit Academy
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements between Children & Youth Services and 7 providers including Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding between Unified Family Services Systems and Children & Youth Services
- Approved August 2025 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
SB
The Salary Board approved the July 8, 2025, meeting minutes. The board also approved wage adjustments for 29 personnel across various departments for August, including longevity pay and training completions.
- Approved July 8, 2025, minutes
- Approved August wage adjustments for 29 personnel
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved a five-year professional services agreement with ATCS, Inc. for engineering consultation. They also authorized a CDBG entitlement application and a 3-year Community Development Plan. Several service agreements for Children & Youth Services were approved.
- Approved ATCS, Inc. as County Engineering firm through July 31, 2030
- Approved Resolution 08.12.25 (1) for FFY 2025 CDBG Entitlement application
- Adopted FFY 2025 CDBG 3-year Community Development Plan
- Approved Resolution 8.12.25 for PennDOT TIPP Funding reimbursement
- Approved multiple service agreements for Children & Youth Services (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
- Approved grant agreement for Bedford County Outdoor Recreation Coordinator
- Approved Actuarial Services Agreement with Foster and Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc.
- Tabled partnership agreement with East Providence Township and BCDA
Retirement
The county approved a motion to transition its actuarial services and pension software from GRS to Foster & Foster. The decision was based on lower costs, a better implementation timeline, and increased responsiveness. The meeting also reviewed pension portfolio performance, which grew from $14M to $15.4M during the quarter.
- Approved motion to pursue agreement with Foster & Foster for actuarial services and pension software
- Approved previous meeting minutes from May 2029
PB Meeting
The Board approved the minutes from the July 24, 2025, meeting. The Warden provided reports on staff training, the upcoming implementation of body-worn cameras, and a recent PREA audit. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved July 24, 2025, minutes
SB
The Salary Board approved the June 10, 2025, meeting minutes. The Board also approved hourly wages for 14 employees across various departments, including CYS, Court Administration, Tax Assessment, BCCF, Probation, and the Sheriff’s Office.
- Approved June 10, 2025, minutes
- Approved hourly wages for 14 personnel based on department head recommendations
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved several service agreements for youth and medical transportation and allocated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for water infrastructure and housing. The Board also approved monthly expenditures and various personnel actions.
- Allocated CDBG funds: $160,211.00 for BEAMA Waterline Pumps & Valves and $48,532 for Hyndman Borough Waterline Replacement Phase VI
- Approved $86,472.00 CDBG application for Bedford Township Housing Rehabilitation project
- Approved expenditures including payrolls of $426,884.28 and $411,696.05
- Approved agreement between Tax Claims Bureau and Sheriff's Department Deputies (June 17 – July 30, 2025)
- Approved Juvenile Detention Services agreement with Jefferson County through June 30, 2026
- Approved Medical Assistance Transportation Program Agreement with Center for Community Action
- Re-appointed Jeffrey Fellers as Section 504 Officer for Bedford County
- Approved July 2025 personnel actions including 10 new hires, 8 transfers, and 8 separations
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved a professional services agreement for online bidding of sheriff sale properties and a proposal for services regarding Bridge #33. They also approved monthly expenditures, personnel changes, and a proclamation for Child Welfare Professionals week.
- Approved Bid4Assets Professional Services Agreement for online sheriff sale bidding
- Approved Proposal Agreement with P. Joseph Lehman, Inc. for Bridge #33
- Approved May 2025 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved term expiration of Adam Logston to DBHS Advisory Board effective June 30, 2025
- Approved Proclamation for Child Welfare Appreciation Week (June 9-13, 2025)
- Approved June 2025 personnel actions including 3 new hires, 1 transfer, and 4 separations
- Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved listed expenditures including payroll and general funds
SB
The Board approved the May 13, 2025, meeting minutes. The Board also approved June wages and union contract rates for nine personnel at the Bedford County Corrections Facility (BCCF).
- Approved May 13, 2025, minutes
- Approved June wages for Ricardo Cruz, BCCF Corrections Officer, at $18.25 per hour
- Approved June wages for Amber Corley, BCCF Clerk Typist 1, at $12.83 per hour
- Approved June wages for Victoria Jenkins, BCCF Corrections Officer, at $16.75 per hour
- Approved June wages for Kaleb Fuchs, BCCF Corrections Officer, at $17.75 per hour
- Approved June wages for Jendre Raymundo, BCCF Corrections Officer, at $17.50 per hour
- Approved June wages for Jennifer Yeager, BCCF Corrections Officer, at $17.75 per hour
- Approved June wages for Amber Stickel, BCCF Corrections Officer, at $17.50 per hour
RETIREMENT BOARD
The Board approved the minutes from February 18, 2025. Members received a capital markets update and a cash flow summary showing a portfolio value of 15,102,792. The Board discussed potential alternative actuaries to Korn Ferry.
- Approved February 18, 2025 minutes
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved multiple service agreements for Children & Youth Services and an engagement fee for Campbell Durrant, P.C. They also passed Resolution # 05.13.25 to close out a DCNR grant contract and approved a list of new hires, transfers, and separations.
- Approved expenditures including payroll and general funds
- Approved April 2025 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved CYS Purchase of Service Agreements for Taylor & Taylor Group Home, LLC and PureLux Homes, LLC
- Approved CYS Purchase of Service Agreements for Heather Dawn Sipes and Karen Hendershot, Esquire
- Approved Engagement Fee Agreement Letter with Campbell Durrant, P.C. (2-1)
- Approved one-year Space Available Agreement with Central Counties Youth Center
- Approved Resolution # 05.13.25 closing DCNR grant contract BRC-TAG-29-213
- Approved personnel actions including 8 new hires, 4 transfers, and 10 separations
SB
The Salary Board approved the wages for 21 employees across various departments for May. These approvals included new hires, longevity raises, and adjustments based on union contracts.
- Approved April 8, 2025, meeting minutes
- Approved wages for 21 personnel based on department head recommendations
PB
The Board approved the meeting minutes from January 25, 2025. The Warden provided a second-quarter report covering personnel, training, and facility operations. Correctional Officer Brandon Fukugawa was named Employee of the Quarter.
- Approved January 25, 2025 minutes
- Named Brandon Fukugawa Employee of the Quarter
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss a security matter
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved several CDBG-related items, including a water meter procurement contract and a fair housing resolution. They also authorized various service agreements and expenditures. Two public safety proclamations were adopted.
- Approved $160,581.65 water meters procurement contract for L/B Water Service, Inc.
- Approved Fair Housing Resolution 04.08.25 (2-1)
- Approved Force Account Agreement with Everett Area Municipal Authority for water meter replacement
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement between Children & Youth Services and Juvenile Probation Office
- Approved Grant Cooperation Agreement for Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program
- Approved Bedford County Planning Commissions Language Access Plan
- Approved CDBG Complaint/Grievance Policy and Citizen Complaint Form
- Approved proclamations for Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month and National Public Safety Telecommunications Week
SB
The Board approved the March 11, 2025, meeting minutes. The Board also approved hourly wages for 18 employees across various departments, including the Bedford County Correctional Facility, 911, and Children & Youth.
- Approved March 11, 2025, minutes
- Approved hourly wages for 11 BCCF personnel
- Approved hourly wage for Cara Kirn, Children & Youth
- Approved hourly wage for Todd Kifer, Sheriff’s Office
- Approved hourly wage for Robin Williams, Human Resources
- Approved hourly wages for two 911 personnel
- Approved hourly wage for Courtney May, Courts
CM
The Board of Commissioners approved Hotel Ordinance No. 03.11.25, imposing a 5% tax on hotel rooms to fund county-wide tourist promotion. The tax will be implemented in January 2026, with funds expected to arrive by May 2026. A development plan for the funds must be completed by October 2025.
- Approved Hotel Ordinance No. 03.11.25 imposing 5% hotel room tax
- Approved February 2025 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreements for CYS with Pathway to Everyday Life Human Services, Inc. and Clear Vision Residential Treatment Services, Inc.
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement for CYS with Horizon Behavioral Health, PLLC
- Approved 2025 Certification of Funds for PA Farmland Preservation Program
- Appointed Mika Brambley to Bedford County Development Association (term 2025-2027)
- Approved Cooperation Agreement with Bedford County Development Association for PA DCNR Circuit Rider Grant Program
- Approved proclamations for Equal Pay Day, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and 4-H Week
SB
The Salary Board approved the wages for 16 employees across various departments, including Corrections, Elections, Children & Youth, and Tax Assessment. The board also approved the meeting minutes from February 11, 2025.
- Approved February 11, 2025 minutes
- Approved wage for Mikayla Franklin, FT Corrections Officer, $16.75 per hour
- Approved wage for Laurel Griest, Director of Elections, $50,000 per year
- Approved wage for Laura Tidman, Caseworker I, $17.5049 per hour
- Approved wage for Christy Hatrick, Caseworker II, $18.3801 per hour
- Approved wage for Michael Sylvest, PT Field Assessor I, $15.00 per hour
- Approved wages for 11 Corrections Officers (BCCF) ranging from $16.75 to $20.1084 per hour
- Approved wage for Cathy Sheetz, Clerk Typist I, $12.25 per hour
RETIREMENT BOARD
The board approved the meeting minutes from November 19, 2024. The remainder of the meeting consisted of a financial report from Cornerstone regarding portfolio performance, market projections, and asset allocations.
- Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes
CM
The Board approved several administrative agreements, including a 15-year lease for telecommunication towers and CDBG projects for housing rehab and water meters. Commissioners also appointed members to the Planning Commission and Housing Authority. Public comment was held regarding a proposed hotel tax increase, but no decision was recorded on the matter.
- Approved 15-year lease for telecommunication towers at $4,000 per year (Jan 2025-Dec 2039)
- Approved CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with Center for Community Action for Bedford Township Housing Rehab
- Approved CDBG Administrative Agreement with Borough of Everett for water meters replacement
- Approved Master Agreement with National Printing Company for 2025 election
- Approved Resolution supporting AMERICA250PA and appointed Bob Webb as representative
- Approved lease agreement between Broad Top Township and Bedford County (March 2025-Feb 2028)
- Reappointed Melissa Leydig to Bedford County Housing Authority (term ends Jan 20, 2030)
- Appointed Laura Jackson as alternate member of Bedford County Planning Commission (through Dec 31, 2028)
SB
The Board approved the commission rate for local government tax collectors at $3.50 per parcel for the period of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029. The Board also approved hourly wages for 16 personnel across various county departments.
- Approved local government tax collector commission rate of $3.50 per parcel (effective 1/1/2026–12/31/2029)
- Approved wages for 16 personnel in Sheriff's Department, BCCF, 911, Courts, Domestic Relations, and Prothonotary
- Approved January 14, 2025, meeting minutes
PB
The Board approved the minutes from October 24, 2024. The Warden provided updates on personnel, accreditation, and medical contracts, while members discussed facility repairs and equipment approvals.
- Approved October 24, 2024 minutes
CM
The Board approved several grant applications for affordable housing and strategic planning. They also appointed commissioners to various agency boards and approved a list of priority bridge and roadway improvements for 2027.
- Approved HOME Program Application Resolution for affordable housing funds
- Approved grant application for Strategic Management Planning Program with 50% local resource allocation
- Appointed Leroy Walls to the Bedford County Planning Commission Board (2025-2028)
- Approved ranked bridge and roadway improvement requests for the 2027 Transportation Improvement Program
- Approved appointment of Commissioners to multiple agency boards
- Approved Purchase of Service Agreement between Children & Youth Services and Juvenile Probation Office for Valley Youth House
- Approved December 2024 Change of Assessment Notice Control Report
- Approved expenditures totaling $1,232,224.43 across multiple accounts
SB
The Salary Board approved the wages for 14 employees across various departments, including Tax Assessment, the Sheriff's Office, and the Bedford County Correctional Facility (BCCF). The board also approved the meeting minutes from December 17, 2024, and January 6, 2025.
- Approved minutes from December 17, 2024, and January 6, 2025
- Approved wage for Nicole Abbott (Asst. Director of Assessment/Tax Claims) at $18.3316 per hour
- Approved wage for Laura Border (Clean & Green Administrator) at $16.3526 per hour
- Approved wage for Veronica Cruz (Clerk Typist I) at $12.30 per hour
- Approved wage for Brian Seifert (Chief Deputy, Sheriff Office) at $24.00 per hour
- Approved wage for Stephanie Harvey (Sergeant, Sheriff Office) at $23.50 per hour
- Approved wages for Tyler Lazor, Jill Weatherly, and Kyle McKean (FT Corrections Officers, BCCF) at $16.75 per hour
- Approved wage for Liana Altemus (Registered Nurse, BCCF) at $39.5337 per hour