Clarion County, Pennsylvania
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Topics found in recent meetings
- Contracts & procurement
- Budget & taxes
- Resolutions & ordinances
- Planning & zoning
- Development projects
- Public safety
- Roads & infrastructure
- Technology
Recent meetings
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Commissioners Meeting
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Clarion County Board of Commissioners
Work Session Agenda
July 14, 2026
• Open Discussion
Clarion County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
July 14, 2026
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of the Agenda
Approval of the Minutes dated: June 23, 2026
Correspondence
• Treasurer’s Report
Announcements
• Work Session on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Admin Building conference room.
• Salary / Retirement / Commissioners’ Board meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the
Admin Building conference room.
Public Comments: (Comments pertaining to agenda items only. One spokesperson per subject; three-
minute limit per person.)
Old Business:
New Business:
1. Letters of Support for Limestone Township’s application for DCED Multi-modal Transportation
Funds for the Resurfacing of the Frogtown Road Project.
2. Appointment of Mr. Joshua Domitrovich to the NWPA Job Connect Board (Workforce
Development Board) representing Higher Education. Term: 6/30/2026 – 6/30/2030.
3. Claron Conservation District – request to reduce Director Members on the Clarion Conservation
District Board from nine to seven.
4. Contract with Xtreme Cleaning Solutions, LLC to provide cleaning services for the Clarion County
Courthouse, three days per week. Cost: $3,566.67 per month.
5. Stipulation and Consent Order between Regency Commons Associates, LP, Clarion County
Assessment Appeals, Clarion County, Clarion Borough and the Clarion Ar
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Tue Jul 14, 2026
Salary Board Meeting
Salary Board to review employee stipends and position changes
The Salary Board is meeting to approve specific lump sum stipends and the discontinuation of recurring stipends. The board will also consider the abolition and creation of several county positions.
- Lump sum stipend of $1,500 for Leah Allen (Adult Probation)
- Lump sum stipend of $5,000 for Teresa Shaffer (Juvenile Probation)
- Discontinuation of $400 per pay stipends for Chad Johnston and Jeremy Kinney (MIS)
- Abolition and creation of EMA Coordinator position ($19.63 - $24.30 per hour)
- Creation of two temporary part-time Park Helper positions ($11.67 - $16.13 per hour)
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Salary Board Agenda
July 14, 2026
Call to Order:
Roll Call:
Approval of the Agenda: July 14, 2026
Approval of the Minutes: June 23, 2026
Old Business:
New Business:
1. Adult Probation. Lump Sum Stipend of $1,500 for Leah Allen effective 06/23/2026 – issued on
07/02/2026 pay.
2. Juvenile Probation. Lump Sum Stipend of $5,000 for Teresa Shaffer effective 06/23/2026 – issued
on 07/02/2026 pay.
3. MIS. Discontinue stipend of $400 per pay for Chad Johnston. Effective 07/11/2026.
4. MIS. Discontinue stipend of $400 per pay for Jeremy Kinney. Effective 07/11/2026.
5. Abolish: EMA. EMA Coordinator. NE/NU 7 ($19.63 - $24.30). Full-Time. 70 hours per pay.
Effective 06/26/2026.
6. Create: EMA. EMA Coordinator. NE/NU 7 ($19.63 - $24.30). Full-Time. 80 hours per pay.
Effective 06/26/2026.
7. Create: Park. Park Helper. NE/NU 1 ($11.67 - $16.13). Temporary Part-Time. 50 hours per pay.
Effective 07/07/2026.
8. Create: Park Helper. NE/NU 1 ($11.67 - $16.13). Temporary Part-Time. 50 hours per pay.
Effective 07/07/2026.
Other Business:
Public Comment: (One person per issue or concern; three-minute limit per person.)
Executive Session:
Adjournment:
Tue Jun 23, 2026
June 23, 2026
✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board meeting records no substantive decisions
The Salary Board met on June 23, 2026, and conducted procedural business only. No new business or substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.
- Approved June 23, 2026 agenda
- Approved June 9, 2026 minutes
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Salary Board Minutes
June 23, 2026
Those in attendance: Lauren Cousins, Shelly Parkes, Mindy Frampton, Sarah Schettler, Sandy Ion,
Brandy Jackson, Ron Wilshire, Megan Kerr, Guy Steele
Call to Order: By Commissioner Brosius at 10:00 am
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Present Commissioner Tharan – Present
Commissioner White – Via Zoom Treasurer Montana - Present
Approval of the Agenda: June 23, 2026 – Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Treasurer Montana, motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes: June 9, 2026 – Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Treasurer Montana, motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Other Business: None
Public Comment: (One person per issue or concern; three-minute limit per person.) None
Executive Session: None
Adjournment: Commissioner Tharan made a motion to adjourn at 10:01 am, 2nd Treasurer
Montana, motion carried.
Clarion County Salary Board
Wayne R. Brosius
Theodore W. Tharan
Braxton A. White
Karyn D. Montana
Tue Jun 23, 2026
June 23, 2026
✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board meeting concludes with no substantive actions
The Salary Board met on June 23, 2026, and conducted procedural business only. No new business, old business, or other business items were presented for decision.
- Approved June 23, 2026 agenda
- Approved June 9, 2026 minutes
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Salary Board Minutes
June 23, 2026
Those in attendance: Lauren Cousins, Shelly Parkes, Mindy Frampton, Sarah Schettler, Sandy Ion,
Brandy Jackson, Ron Wilshire, Megan Kerr, Guy Steele
Call to Order: By Commissioner Brosius at 10:00 am
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Present Commissioner Tharan – Present
Commissioner White – Via Zoom Treasurer Montana - Present
Approval of the Agenda: June 23, 2026 – Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Treasurer Montana, motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes: June 9, 2026 – Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Treasurer Montana, motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Other Business: None
Public Comment: (One person per issue or concern; three-minute limit per person.) None
Executive Session: None
Adjournment: Commissioner Tharan made a motion to adjourn at 10:01 am, 2nd Treasurer
Montana, motion carried.
Clarion County Salary Board
Wayne R. Brosius
Theodore W. Tharan
Braxton A. White
Karyn D. Montana
Tue Jun 9, 2026
June 9, 2026
✓ Decided: Commissioners approve multiple health and human services contracts
The Board approved various contract renewals for mental health, developmental disabilities, and early intervention services for FY 2026-2027. They also authorized a hotel tax grant for the Clarion County Fair and a support letter for Porter Township road funds.
- Approved Letter of Support for Porter Township DCED road funds (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract renewals for Ohio juvenile detention (3-0)
- Approved $0.00 Master Service Agreement with ThisGen, Inc. for 911 platform (3-0)
- Approved Development Disabilities contracts totaling $42,500 (3-0)
- Approved Early Intervention contract renewals totaling $80,000 (3-0)
- Approved $3,500 Hotel Tax grant for Clarion County Fair and 2nd Quarter Budget (3-0)
- Approved Mental Health contract renewals totaling $1,406,919 (3-0)
- Took no action on Millcreek Bridge Project due to no bids received (3-0)
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Clarion County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2026
Those attending: Mindy Frampton – Chief Clerk; Ron Wilshire (Press); Shelly Parkes – Commissioners; Sarah Schettler
– HR; Brandy Jackson – Accounting; Kristi Amato - Planning; Sandy Ion - HS; Derek Frank – DPS; Guy Steele – CCRC
Call to Order: Commissioner Brosius called the meeting to order at 10:05 AM
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius - Present; Commissioner Tharan – Present; Commissioner White – Present
Approval of the Agenda: On a motion made by Commissioner White and seconded by Commissioner Tharan to approve
the agenda; the motion passed without opposition.
Approval of the Minutes dated: May 26, 2026. On a motion made by Commissioner White and seconded by
Commissioner Tharan to approve the minutes from the 5/26/2026 meeting as presented; the motion passed without
opposition.
Correspondence
• Treasurer’s Report
Announcements
• Work Session on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Admin Building conference room.
• Retirement / Salary / Commissioners’ Board meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Admin
Building conference room.
Public Comments: (Comments pertaining to agenda items only. One spokesperson per subject; three-minute limit per
person.)
Old Business:
New Business:
1. Letter of Support for Porter Township’s application for DCED Multi-modal Transportation Funds to
reconstruct and resurface 2.59 miles of roadway located on T-493 Packing Road a
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Tue Jun 9, 2026
June 9, 2026
✓ Decided: Salary Board approves stipend for Public Defender
The Clarion County Salary Board approved a stipend for Jacob Roberts. No other substantive business was conducted during the meeting.
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for Public Defender Jacob Roberts effective 04/01/2026 – 11/28/2026
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Salary Board Minutes
June 9, 2026
Those in attendance: Ron Wilshire, Guy Steele, Brandy Jackson, Sarah Schettler, Shelly Parkes,
Sandy Ion, Kristi Amato, Derek Franks, Mindy Frampton
Call to Order: By Commissioner Brosius at 10:03 am
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Present Commissioner Tharan – Present
Commissioner White – Present Treasurer Montana – Absent
Approval of the Agenda: June 9, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes: May 26, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Old Business: NONE
New Business:
1. Public Defender. Stipend of $250/pay for Jacob Roberts. Effective 04/01/2026 – 11/28/2026.
Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Other Business: NONE
Public Comment: (One person per issue or concern; three-minute limit per person.) NONE
Executive Session: NONE
Adjournment: Commissioner Brosius made a motion to adjourn at 10:05 am, 2nd Commissioner
Tharan, motion carried.
Clarion County Salary Board
Wayne R. Brosius
Theodore W. Tharan
Braxton A. White
Karyn D. Montana
Tue May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board meeting concludes with no substantive actions
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 12, 2026. No new business or other substantive items were discussed or decided. The meeting lasted one minute.
- Approved May 26, 2026 agenda
- Approved May 12, 2026 minutes
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Salary Board Minutes
May 26, 2026
Those in attendance: Jamie Hunt, Ron Wilshire, Guy Steele, Marcy Hall, Brandy Jackson, Sarah
Schettler, Shelly Parkes, Sandy Ion, Mindy Frampton
Call to Order: By Commissioner Brosius at 10:00 am
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Present Commissioner Tharan – Present
Commissioner White – Present Treasurer Montana – Present
Approval of the Agenda: May 26, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes: May 12, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Old Business: NONE
New Business: NONE
Other Business: NONE
Public Comment: (One person per issue or concern; three-minute limit per person.) NONE
Executive Session: NONE
Adjournment: Commissioner Tharan made a motion to adjourn at 10:01 am, 2nd Commissioner
White, motion carried.
Clarion County Salary Board
Wayne R. Brosius
Theodore W. Tharan
Braxton A. White
Karyn D. Montana
Tue May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
✓ Decided: Clarion County approves multiple social service and agency contract renewals
The Board of Commissioners approved a series of contract renewals for Children and Youth Services, Mental Health, Early Intervention, and Developmental Disabilities for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Other actions included approving a copier lease and a forensic pathologist contract. The board also authorized budget transfers and personnel changes.
- Approved contract renewals for Children and Youth Services (3-0)
- Approved contract renewals for Mental Health, Early Intervention, and Developmental Disabilities (3-0)
- Approved $10,000 contract for forensic pathologist services with Lyell P. Cook (3-0)
- Approved 60-month copier lease with Hagan Business Machines at $499/month (3-0)
- Approved Letters of Support for Richland Township Well Plugging Project (3-0)
- Approved Clarion County Softball League facility use agreement (3-0)
- Approved $860.66 in budget transfers for Corrections and District Attorney (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including the end of probation for Gabriella Bish (3-0)
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Clarion County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Minutes
May 26, 2026
Those attending: Karyn Montana – Treasurer; Mindy Frampton – Chief Clerk; Ron Wilshire (Press); Jamie Hunt (Press);
Shelly Parkes – Commissioners; Sarah Schettler – HR; Brandy Jackson – Accounting; Marci Hall – MHDDEI; Sandy Ion
- HS; Guy Steele – CCRC
Call to Order: Commissioner Brosius called the meeting to order at 10:04 AM
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius - Present; Commissioner Tharan – Present; Commissioner White – Present
Approval of the Agenda: On a motion made by Commissioner Tharan and seconded by Commissioner White to approve
the agenda; the motion passed without opposition.
Approval of the Minutes dated: May 12, 2026. On a motion made by Commissioner Tharan and seconded by
Commissioner White to approve the minutes from the 5/12/2026 meeting as presented; the motion passed without
opposition.
Correspondence
• Treasurer’s Report
Announcements
• Work Session on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Admin Building conference room.
• Salary / Commissioners’ Board meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Admin Building
conference room.
Public Comments: (Comments pertaining to agenda items only. One spokesperson per subject; three-minute limit per
person.)
Old Business:
New Business:
1. Letters of Support for Richland Township Well Plugging Project being submitted under the Pennsylvania
Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED’s) Orph
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Tue May 26, 2026
May 26, 2026
✓ Decided: Clarion County Retirement Board approves April minutes and status report
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from April 28, 2026. Members accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report. No other business was conducted during the meeting.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 28, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Clarion County Employee Status Report (unanimous)
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Clarion County Retirement Board Minutes
May 26, 2026
Those attending: Sarah Schettler – HR; Ron Wilshire (Press); Jamie Hunt (Press); Shelly Parkes – Commissioners; Brandy
Jackson – Central Accounting; Marci Hall – MHDDEI; Sandy Ion – Human Services; Guy Steele - CCRC
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m.
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius-present; Commissioner Tharan-present; Commissioner White-present; Treasurer Montana-
present; Chief Clerk, Mindy Frampton-present
Approval of the Agenda: On a motion made by Commissioner White and second by Commissioner Tharan to approve the
agenda as presented, the motion passed without opposition.
Approval of the Minutes dated April 28, 2026: On a motion made by Commissioner White and a second by Commissioner
Tharan to approve the minutes dated 04/28/2026, the motion passed without opposition.
Announcements: There were no announcements this meeting
Total Active members contributing : 163
Total retirees receiving a pension: 217
Total funds to be distributed on June 1st: $216,515.77
** includes Pensions $195,155.27; Invoices $1,341.00; Lumpsum/Rollovers $19,185.54; Retro $833.96
Total contributed by employees in April: $56,985.44
Retirement Fund Portfolio as of April 30 th: $32,562,239.79
Clarion County Employee Status Report: On a motion made by Commissioner Tharan and seconded by Commissioner
White to accept the Status Report, the motion passed without opposition.
Roll Call: Commission
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
April 28, 2026
✓ Decided: Salary Board approves stipends for CYS and HS employees
The Salary Board approved $250 per pay stipends for six employees. One proposed stipend for Amanda Gregory was removed from the agenda and not approved.
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for Maryl Curtis (04/20/2026 – 05/16/2026)
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for Teresa Holdren (04/20/2026 – 05/16/2026)
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for Judy Rawson Myers (04/20/2026 – 05/16/2026)
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for William Vanbeek (04/20/2026 – 05/16/2026)
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for Eve Murphy (04/20/2026 – 05/16/2026)
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for Sandra Ion (04/20/2026 – 05/16/2026)
- Removed stipend for Amanda Gregory from the agenda
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Salary Board Minutes
April 28, 2026
Those in attendance: Kristi Amato, Sarah Schettler, Shelly Parkes, Mindy Frampton, Guy Steele,
Brandy Jackson, Bobby Wilk, Rileigh Huey, Jamie Hunt, Ron Wilshire
Call to Order: By Commissioner Brosius at 10:04 am
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Present Commissioner Tharan – Present
Commissioner White – Present Treasurer Montana - Present
Approval of the Agenda: April 28, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve after
removing item #2, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes: April 14, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
1. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Maryl Curtis effective 04/20/2026 – 05/16/2026.
2. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Amanda Gregory effective 04/20/2026 – 05/01/2026. -
REMOVED
3. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Teresa Holdren effective 04/20/2026 – 05/16/2026.
4. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Judy Rawson Myers effective 04/20/2026 – 05/16/2026.
5. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for William Vanbeek effective 04/20/2026 – 05/16/2026.
6. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Eve Murphy effective 04/20/2026 – 05/16/2026.
7. HS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Sandra Ion effective 04/20/2026 – 05/16/2026.
Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve #1 through #7, but removed #2, 2nd Commissioner
White, motion carried.
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Yes
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Tue Apr 28, 2026
April 28, 2026
✓ Decided: Commissioners approve new planning fee schedule and various county contracts
The Board approved a new fee schedule for subdivision, land development, and stormwater management projects. They also authorized several service contracts, a county employee stipend policy, and a grant modification request for probation services.
- Approved fee schedule for subdivision, land development, and stormwater projects (3-0)
- Approved $2,500 contract with Butler County HazMat Response Team 100 (3-0)
- Approved $50 per mowing contract with Bish and Synder Landscaping (3-0)
- Approved County Employee Stipend Policy (3-0)
- Approved $138,179 PCCD grant modification request for Probation (3-0)
- Appointed Kenneth L. Swartfager to the Planning Commission
- Approved facility use agreement for Clarion Area School District baseball fields (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including hires, promotions, and separations
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Clarion County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Minutes
April 28, 2026
Those attending: Karyn Montana – Treasurer; Mindy Frampton – Chief Clerk; Ron Wilshire (Press); Jamie Hunt (Press);
Shelly Parkes – Commissioners; Sarah Schettler – HR; Brandy Jackson – Accounting; Kristi Amato – Planning; Robert
Wilk – Elections; Rileigh Huey – Elections; Guy Steele – CCRC
Call to Order: Commissioner Brosius called the meeting to order at 10:08 AM
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius - Present; Commissioner Tharan – Present; Commissioner White – Present
Approval of the Agenda: On a motion made by Commissioner White and seconded by Commissioner Tharan to approve
the agenda; the motion passed without opposition.
Approval of the Minutes dated: April 14, 2026. On a motion made by Commissioner White and seconded by
Commissioner Tharan to approve the minutes from the 4/14/2026 meeting as presented; the motion passed without
opposition.
Correspondence
• Treasurer’s Report
Announcements
• Work Session on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Admin Building conference room.
• Salary / Commissioners’ Board meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Admin Building
conference room.
Public Comments: (Comments pertaining to agenda items only. One spokesperson per subject; three-minute limit per
person.)
Old Business:
New Business:
1. Facility Use Agreements for Clarion County Park:
a. The Clarion Area School District for the use of the Baseball Fields. Te
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
April 14, 2026
✓ Decided: Clarion County Commissioners approve burn ban and various service contracts
The Board of Commissioners approved a burn ban and a funding application for the rehabilitation of Brady’s Bend Overlook. They also authorized a substance use treatment grant, several personnel hires, and various equipment and service contracts.
- Approved Resolution No. 5 of 2026 establishing a Burn Ban (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 6 of 2026 to apply for up to $250,000 for Brady’s Bend Overlook rehabilitation (3-0)
- Approved $94,672.00 Medication-Assisted Substance Use Treatment Grant (3-0)
- Approved $21,862.92 lease with Lenovo Financial Services for 14 laptops (3-0)
- Approved $14,264.23 contract with GDC IT Solutions for Synology Backup System (3-0)
- Approved $3,500.00 Wolfs Corners Fair Marketing Grant (3-0)
- Approved reappointment of Hugh Henry and Howard Schmader to Planning Commission
- Approved budget transfers totaling $19,517.08 (3-0)
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Clarion County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Minutes
April 14, 2026
Those attending: Karyn Montana – Treasurer; Mindy Frampton – Chief Clerk; Ron Wilshire (Press); Jamie Hunt (Press);
Shelly Parkes – Commissioners; Sarah Schettler – HR; Brandy Jackson – Accounting; Chad Johnston – MIS; Kristi
Amato – Planning; Megan Kerr – Tax Claims; Marci Hall – MHDDEI; Jenn Klingler – MHDD; Guy Steele – CCRC;
Fred Whitney – public; Dan Nemanic – PA 811
Call to Order: Commissioner Brosius called the meeting to order at 10:02 AM
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius - Present; Commissioner Tharan – Present; Commissioner White – Present
Approval of the Agenda: On a motion made by Commissioner White and seconded by Commissioner Tharan to approve
the agenda; the motion passed without opposition.
Approval of the Minutes dated: March 24, 2026. On a motion made by Commissioner White and seconded by
Commissioner Tharan to approve the minutes from the 3/24/2026 meeting as presented; the motion passed without
opposition.
Correspondence
• Treasurer’s Report
Announcements
• Work Session on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Admin Building conference room.
• Salary / Retirement / Commissioners’ Board meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the
Admin Building conference room.
• Election Board meeting on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, following the Commissioners’ meeting, in the Admin
Building conference room.
Public Comments: (Comments pertaining to agenda items
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Tue Apr 14, 2026
April 14, 2026
✓ Decided: Salary Board approves CYS stipends and creates interim deputy role
The Salary Board approved $250 per pay stipends for six CYS employees and discontinued a stipend for one HR employee. The board also created a temporary, part-time Interim Chief Deputy of Register and Recorder position.
- Approved $250 per pay stipends for Maryl Curtis, Amanda Gregory, Teresa Holdren, Judy Rawson Myers, William Vanbeek, and Sandra Ion (4-0)
- Discontinued $250 per pay stipend for Rochelle Schawl effective 03/13/2026 (4-0)
- Created temporary, part-time Interim Chief Deputy of Register and Recorder position at NE/NU 4 pay scale ($15.93 - $20.05) (4-0)
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Salary Board Minutes
April 14, 2026
Those in attendance: Jamie Hunt, Ron Wilshire, Guy Steele, Chad Johnston, Sarah Schettler,
Brandy Jackson, Kristi Amato, Shelly Parkes, Megan Kerr, Marcy Hall, Mindy Frampton, Jen
Clinger, Dan Memanic,
Call to Order: By Commissioner Brosius at 10:00 am
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Present Commissioner Tharan – Present
Commissioner White - Present Treasurer Montana - Present
Approval of the Agenda: April 14, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes: March 24, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
1. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Maryl Curtis effective 03/22/2026 – 04/18/2026.
2. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Amanda Gregory effective 03/22/2026 – 04/18/2026.
3. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Teresa Holdren effective 03/22/2026 – 04/18/2026.
4. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Judy Rawson Myers effective 03/22/2026 – 04/18/2026.
5. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for William Vanbeek effective 03/22/2026 – 04/18/2026.
6. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Sandra Ion effective 04/06/2026 – 04/18/2026.
Commissioner White made a motion to approve items 1 through 6, 2nd Commissioner Tharan, motion carried.
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Yes Commissioner Tharan – Yes
Commissioner White – Yes Treasurer Montana - Yes
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Tue Mar 24, 2026
March 24, 2026
✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board meeting records no substantive decisions
The Salary Board met on March 24, 2026, and conducted procedural business only. No new business or substantive actions were recorded.
- Approved March 24, 2026 agenda
- Approved March 10, 2026 minutes
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Salary Board Minutes
March 24, 2026
Those in attendance: Ron Wilshire, Mindy Franpton, Shelly Parkes, Brandy Jackson, Chad
Johnston, Sarah Schettler, Kristi Amato, Megan Kerr, Guy Steele
Call to Order: By Commissioner Brosius at 10:00 am
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Present Commissioner Tharan – Present
Commissioner Whtie – Present Treasurer Montana - Present
Approval of the Agenda: March 24, 2026 Commissioner White made a motion to approve at
presented, 2nd Commissioner Tharan, motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes: March 10, 2026 Commissioner White made a motion to approve at
presented, 2nd Commissioner Tharan, motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Other Business: None
Public Comment: (One person per issue or concern; three-minute limit per person.) None
Executive Session: None
Adjournment: Commissioner Brosius made a motion to adjourn at 10:02am, 2nd Commissioner
White, motion carried.
Clarion County Salary Board
Wayne R. Brosius
Theodore W. Tharan
Braxton A. White
Karyn D. Montana
Tue Mar 24, 2026
March 24, 2026
✓ Decided: Commissioners award $80,000 grant to Clarion County Airport Authority
The Board of Commissioners approved an $80,000 grant for the Clarion County Airport Authority's Fuel Island Replacement Project. They also approved several maintenance and IT contracts, personnel changes, and budget transfers.
- Approved $80,000 grant to Clarion County Airport Authority for Fuel Island Replacement Project (3-0)
- Approved summer maintenance contracts for Travis Myers and Denny’s Lawn Service, LLC (3-0)
- Approved MIS contracts with DNS Made Easy, CDW Government, and AT&T totaling $23,213.25 (3-0)
- Approved engineering services contract with The EADS Group, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved tax claim bids for Beaver Township ($1,350) and Perry Township ($525) (3-0)
- Approved letters of support for Clarion Free Library roof project and Crawford Area Transportation Authority (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including 6 new hires/rehires and 2 separations (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers totaling $3,545.61 (3-0)
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Meeting Minutes
March 24, 2026
Those attending: Karyn Montana – Treasurer; Mindy Frampton – Chief Clerk; Ron Wilshire (Press); Shelly Parkes –
Commissioners; Sarah Schettler – HR; Brandy Jackson – Accounting; Chad Johnston – MIS; Kristi Amato – Planning;
Megan Kerr – Tax Claims; Guy Steele – CCRC
Call to Order: Commissioner Brosius called the meeting to order at 10:06 AM
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius - Present; Commissioner Tharan – Present; Commissioner White – Present
Approval of the Agenda: On a motion made by Commissioner Tharan and seconded by Commissioner White to approve
the agenda; the motion passed without opposition.
Approval of the Minutes dated: March 10, 2026. On a motion made by Commissioner Tharan and seconded by
Commissioner White to approve the minutes from the 3/10/2026 meeting as presented; the motion passed without
opposition.
Correspondence
• Treasurer’s Report
Announcements
• Work Session on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Admin Building conference room.
• Salary / Commissioners’ Board meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Admin Building
conference room.
Public Comments: (Comments pertaining to agenda items only. One spokesperson per subject; three-minute limit per
person.)
Old Business:
New Business:
1. Proclamation – National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, April 12 – 18, 2026.
Commissioner White made a motion to approve the Proclamation
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Tue Mar 24, 2026
March 24, 2026
✓ Decided: Clarion County Retirement Board approves February minutes and status report
The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting. Members also accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved February 24, 2026 minutes
- Accepted Clarion County Employee Status Report
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March 24, 2026
Those attending: Sarah Schettler – HR; Ron Wilshire (Press); Shelly Parkes – Commissioners; Brandy Jackson – Central
Accounting; Kristi Amato – Planning; Megan Kerr – Tax Claim; Chad Johnston – MIS; Guy Steele - CCRC
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m.
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius-present; Commissioner Tharan-present; Commissioner White-present; Treasurer Montana-
present; Chief Clerk, Mindy Frampton-present
Approval of the Agenda: On a motion made by Commissioner Tharan and second by Commissioner White to approve the
agenda as presented, the motion passed without opposition.
Approval of the Minutes dated February 24, 2026: On a motion made by Commissioner Tharan and a second by
Commissioner White to approve the minutes dated 02/24/2026, the motion passed without opposition.
Announcements: There were no announcements this meeting
Total Active members contributing : 162
Total retirees receiving a pension: 217
Total funds to be distributed on April 1st: $194,805.11
** includes Pensions $193,748.61; Invoices $1,056.50; Lumpsum/Rollovers $0.00;
Retro $0.00
Total contributed by employees in February: $54,019.53
Retirement Fund Portfolio as of February 28 th: $32,928,427.33
Clarion County Employee Status Report: On a motion made by Commissioner Tharan and seconded by Commissioner
White to accept the Status Report, the motion passed without opposition.
Roll Call: Commi
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
✓ Decided: Salary Board approves stipends for six CYS employees
The Salary Board approved $250 per pay stipends for six Children and Youth Services (CYS) employees. These stipends are effective from February 23, 2026, through March 21, 2026.
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for Maryl Curtis (4-0)
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for Amanda Gregory (4-0)
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for Teresa Holdren (4-0)
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for Eiley McGregor (4-0)
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for Judy Rawson Myers (4-0)
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for William Vanbeek (4-0)
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March 10, 2026
Those in attendance: Randy Bartley, Ron Wilshire, Mindy Frampton, Shelly Parkes, Jen Klinger,
Marcy Hall, Brandy Jackson, Guy Steele, Rochelle Schwal, Sherry Yates
Call to Order: By Commissioner Brosius at 10:00 am
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Present Commissioner Tharan – Present
Commissioner White – Present Treasurer Montana - Present
Approval of the Agenda: March 10, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes: February 24, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
1. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Maryl Curtis effective 02/23/2026 – 03/21/2026.
2. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Amanda Gregory effective 02/23/2026 – 03/21/2026.
3. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Teresa Holdren effective 02/23/2026 – 03/21/2026.
4. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Eiley McGregor effective 02/23/2026 – 03/21/2026.
5. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for Judy Rawson Myers effective 02/23/2026 – 03/21/2026.
6. CYS. Stipend of $250 per pay for William Vanbeek effective 02/23/2026 – 03/21/2026.
Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve 1 through 6 as presented, 2nd Commissioner White,
motion carried.
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Yes Commissioner Tharan – Yes
Commissioner White- Yes Treasurer Montana - Yes
Other Business: None
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
✓ Decided: Commissioners approve CYS union contract and various personnel changes
The Board approved a contract with the United Mine Workers of America for the Children and Youth Services Union. They also authorized several personnel hires, promotions, and budget transfers totaling $6,089.00.
- Approved contract with United Mine Workers of America for CYS Union (3-0)
- Approved County Assistance Agreement for Acting Warden (3-0)
- Approved Amendment #4 to Vending Agreement with ViaPath Technologies (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 4 of 2026 declaring a Probation Vehicle has little to no value
- Approved letters of support for PA Wilds Mini-Grant, Wolf Corners Fairground, and Clarion Hospital
- Approved personnel items including new hires and promotions (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers totaling $6,089.00 (3-0)
- Approved Central Accounting Report for Feb 20 – March 5, 2026 (3-0)
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Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2026
Those attending: Karyn Montana – Treasurer; Mindy Frampton – Chief Clerk; Randy Bartley (Press); Ron Wilshire
(Press); Shelly Parkes – Commissioners; Rochelle Schawl – HR; Marci Hall – MHDDEI; Jennifer Klingler – MHDD;
Brandy Jackson – Accounting; Guy Steele – CCRC
Call to Order: Commissioner Brosius called the meeting to order at 10:01 AM
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius - Present; Commissioner Tharan – Present; Commissioner White – Present
Approval of the Agenda: On a motion made by Commissioner White and seconded by Commissioner Tharan to approve
the agenda; the motion passed without opposition.
Approval of the Minutes dated: February 24, 2026. On a motion made by Commissioner White and seconded by
Commissioner Tharan to approve the minutes from the 2/24/2026 meeting as presented; the motion passed without
opposition.
Correspondence
• Treasurer’s Report
Announcements
• Work Session on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Admin Building conference room.
• Salary / Retirement / Commissioners’ Board meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the
Admin Building conference room.
Public Comments: (Comments pertaining to agenda items only. One spokesperson per subject; three-minute limit per
person.)
Old Business:
New Business:
1. Proclamation - Proclaim March 15 through March 21, 2026, as PENNSYLVANIA 4-H WEEK throughout
Clarion County.
Commissioner Thar
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
February 24, 2026
✓ Decided: Clarion County Commissioners approve transportation and assessment agreements
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to amend the Crawford Area Transportation Authority's articles of incorporation and a contract for non-residential property assessment services. They also authorized several grant applications, IT subscriptions, and personnel changes.
- Approved Resolution No. 3 of 2026 regarding Crawford Area Transportation Authority (3-0)
- Approved assessment consultation agreement with Sammartino, Stout & Lo Presti at $225/hour (3-0)
- Approved contract extension with Rapid Financial Solutions for juror pay at $0.73 per load (3-0)
- Approved $15,896.11 AOPC Court Interpreter Services Grant application (3-0)
- Approved $71,764.56 grant agreement with Second Harvest Food Bank (3-0)
- Approved three GDC IT Solutions subscriptions totaling $30,714.40 (3-0)
- Approved $1,836.00 bid for 0.094 acres in Foxburg Borough (3-0)
- Approved personnel actions including three hires/transfers and four separations (3-0)
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Meeting Minutes
February 24, 2026
Those attending: Karyn Montana – Treasurer; Mindy Frampton – Chief Clerk; Randy Bartley (Press); Ron Wilshire
(Press); Shelly Parkes – Commissioners; Rochelle Schawl – HR; Kristi Amato – Planning; Chad Johnston – MIS; Megan
Kerr – Tax Claims; Marci Hall – MHDDEI; Rileigh Huey – Elections; Robert Wilk – Elections; Sandy Ion – HS; Guy
Steele – CCRC; Tim Geibel - CATA
Call to Order: Commissioner Brosius called the meeting to order at 10:04 AM
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius - Present; Commissioner Tharan – Present; Commissioner White – Present
Approval of the Agenda: On a motion made by Commissioner Tharan and seconded by Commissioner White to approve
the agenda; the motion passed without opposition.
Approval of the Minutes dated: February 10, 2026. On a motion made by Commissioner White and seconded by
Commissioner Tharan to approve the minutes from the 2/10/2026 meeting as presented; the motion passed without
opposition.
Correspondence
• Treasurer’s Report
Announcements
• Work Session on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Admin Building conference room.
• Salary / Commissioners’ Board meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Admin Building
conference room.
Public Comments: (Comments pertaining to agenda items only. One spokesperson per subject; three-minute limit per
person.)
Old Business:
New Business:
1. Resolution No. 3 of 2026 – Resolution
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
February 24, 2026
✓ Decided: Clarion County Retirement Board accepts January status report
The Retirement Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from January 27, 2026. The board accepted the Employee Status Report detailing fund totals and pension distributions. No other business was conducted.
- Approved the agenda (unanimous)
- Approved January 27, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Retirement Status Report showing $31,833,408.25 portfolio as of January 31st (unanimous)
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February 24, 2026
Those attending: Karyn Montana – Treasurer; Mindy Frampton – Chief Clerk; Randy Bartley (Press); Ron Wilshire (Press);
Shelly Parkes – Commissioners; Guy Steele – Clarion Republican Party; Kristi Amato – Planning; Chad Johnston – MIS;
Megan Kerr – Tax Claims; Marci Hall – MHDDEI; Rileigh Huey – Elections; Robert Wilk – Elections; Sandy Ion – HS; Tim
Geibel - CATA
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 10:01 a.m.
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius-present; Commissioner Tharan-present; Commissioner White-present; Treasurer Montana-
present; Chief Clerk, Mindy Frampton-present
Approval of the Agenda: On a motion made by Commissioner White and second by Commissioner Tharan to approve the
agenda as presented, the motion passed without opposition.
Approval of the Minutes dated January 27, 2026: On a motion made by Commissioner White and a second by
Commissioner Tharan to approve the minutes dated 1/27/2025, the motion passed without opposition.
Announcements: There were no announcements this meeting
Clarion County Employee Status Report:
Retirement Status Report
Total Active members contributing : 165
Total retirees receiving a pension: 220
Total funds to be distributed on March 1 st, 2026: $207,710.06
** includes Pensions $195,104.73; Invoices $1,135.50; Lumpsum/Rollovers $11,469.83; Retro $0.00
Total contributed by employees in January: $79,323.11
Retirement Fund Portfolio as of Janua
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Tue Feb 24, 2026
February 24, 2026
✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board took no substantive action on February 24, 2026
The Salary Board met for one minute and conducted procedural business only. No new business, old business, or other business was discussed or decided.
- Approved the February 24, 2026 agenda
- Approved the February 10, 2026 minutes
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February 24, 2026
Those in attendance: Ron Wilshire, Randy Bartley, Mindy Frampton, Shelly Parkes, Rochelle
Schwal, Chad Johnston, Bobby Wilk, Rileigh Huey, Guy Steele, Megan Kerr, Marcy Hall, Sandy
Ion, Kristi Amato, Tim Diebel
Call to Order: By Commissioner Brosius at 10:00 am
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Present Commissioner Tharan – Present
Commissioner White – Present Treasurer Montana - Present
Approval of the Agenda: February 24, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes: February 10, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Other Business: None
Public Comment: (One person per issue or concern; three-minute limit per person.) None
Executive Session: None
Adjournment: Commissioner Tharan made a motion to adjourn at 10:01 am, 2nd Commissioner
White, motion carried.
Clarion County Salary Board
Wayne R. Brosius
Theodore W. Tharan
Braxton A. White
Karyn D. Montana
Tue Feb 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
✓ Decided: Commissioners approve hotel tax spending and new personnel hires
The Board approved several expenditures funded by hotel taxes, including the printing of 30,000 county guides. They also authorized five new hires for corrections and probation and renewed a waste removal contract for the Human Services Building.
- Approved CYS internship contract with PennWest University through 12/31/2030 (3-0)
- Approved Hotel Tax spending for brochures ($1,542.15), billboard ($1,718.02), and county guides ($23,214.91) (3-0)
- Approved Human Services waste removal contract with Tri-County Industries, Inc. at $184.45/month (3-0)
- Approved hiring of Jaclyn Sheatz (Adult Probation), Caleb Shanafelt, John Gomolka, William Peters, and Devon Brison (Corrections) (3-0)
- Approved rate adjustment for Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Aaron to $17.50 per hour (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers totaling $15,306.53 (3-0)
- Approved Central Accounting Report for Jan 9 – Jan 22, 2026 (3-0)
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Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2026
Those attending: Karyn Montana – Treasurer; Mindy Frampton – Chief Clerk; Randy Bartley (Press); Ron Wilshire
(Press); Shelly Parkes – Commissioners; Rochelle Schawl – HR; Brandy Jackson – Accounting; Kristi Amato – Planning;
Jolene Frampton – Auditor; Randy Frampton; Guy Steele – CCRC
Call to Order: Commissioner Brosius called the meeting to order at 10:06 AM
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius - Present; Commissioner Tharan – Present; Commissioner White – Present
Approval of the Agenda: On a motion made by Commissioner Tharan and seconded by Commissioner White to approve
the agenda; the motion passed without opposition.
Approval of the Minutes dated: January 27, 2026. On a motion made by Commissioner White and seconded by
Commissioner Tharan to approve the minutes from the 1/27/2026 meeting as presented; the motion passed without
opposition.
Correspondence
• Treasurer’s Report
Announcements
• Work Session on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Admin Building conference room.
• Salary / Retirement / Commissioners’ Board meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the
Admin Building conference room.
Public Comments: (Comments pertaining to agenda items only. One spokesperson per subject; three-minute limit per
person.)
Old Business:
New Business:
1. Children and Youth Services. Contract with Pennsylvania Western (PennWest) University for an Internsh
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Tue Feb 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
✓ Decided: Clarion County Salary Board meeting concludes with no substantive actions
The Salary Board met on February 10, 2026, and conducted procedural business only. No new business or substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.
- Approved February 10, 2026 agenda
- Approved January 27, 2026 minutes
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February 10, 2026
Those in attendance: Ron Wilshire, Randy Bartley, Brandy Jackson, Rochelle Schawl, Guy Steele,
Mindy Frampton, Shelly Parkes, Kristi Amato, Jolene & Randy Frampton
Call to Order: By Commissioner Brosius at 10:05 am
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Present Commissioner Tharan – Present
Commissioner White – Present Treasurer Montana - Present
Approval of the Agenda: February 10, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes: January 27, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Other Business: None
Public Comment: (One person per issue or concern; three-minute limit per person.) None
Executive Session: None
Adjournment: Commissioner Tharan made a motion to adjourn at 10:06 am, 2nd Commissioner
White, motion carried.
Clarion County Salary Board
Wayne R. Brosius
Theodore W. Tharan
Braxton A. White
Karyn D. Montana
Tue Jan 27, 2026
January 27, 2026
✓ Decided: Salary Board reclassifies GIS Director position and approves employee stipend
The Salary Board abolished the GIS Director position under the NE/NU8 pay scale and created a new GIS Director position under the Exempt 4 pay scale. The board also approved a recurring stipend for one employee.
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for Rochelle Schawl effective 1/19/2026 (4-0)
- Abolished GIS Director position NE/NU8 ($22.66 to $29.36) effective 01/12/2026 (4-0)
- Created GIS Director position Exempt 4 ($47,839.79 to $58,809.29) effective 01/12/2026 (4-0)
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January 27, 2026
Those in attendance: Randy Bartley, Ron Wilshire, Mindy Frampton, Shelly Parkes, Guy Steele
Call to Order: By Commissioner Brosius at 10:00 am
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Present Commissioner Tharan – Present
Commissioner White – Present Treasurer Montana - Present
Approval of the Agenda: January 27, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes: January 13, 2026 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
1. HR. Stipend of $250 per pay for Rochelle Schawl effective 1/19/2026.
Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve a stipend for Rochelle Schawl, 2nd Commissioner White,
motion carried.
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Yes Commissioner Tharan – Yes
Commissioner White – Yes Treasurer Montana - Yes
2. Abolish. GIS. Director of GIS. NE/NU8 ($22.66 to $29.36). Full-Time. 80 hours per pay. Effective
01/12/2026.
Commissioner White made a motion to abolish the GIS Director NE/NU8, 2nd Treasurer Montana, motion
carried.
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Yes Commissioner Tharan – Yes
Commissioner White – Yes Treasurer Montana - Yes
3. Create. GIS. Director of GIS. Exempt 4 ($47,839.79 to $58,809.29). Full-Time. 80 hours per pay. Effective
01/12/2026.
Commissioner White made a motion to create a GIS Director Exempt 4, 2nd C
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
January 27, 2026
✓ Decided: Clarion County Commissioners approve personnel hires and multiple service contracts
The Board of Commissioners approved several new hires, salary adjustments, and professional service contracts for cybersecurity and court upgrades. They also authorized budget transfers totaling $8,308.45 and approved letters of support for YMCA and hospital grants.
- Approved letters of support for Scenic Rivers YMCA and Clarion Hospital grant applications
- Approved $8,778.00 AOPC Senior Judge Grant Application (3-0)
- Approved Domestic Relations contract renewals for Zachary Shekell, Esq. and Christy Logue, Esq. (3-0)
- Approved $1,000.00 cybersecurity training contract with Sage 497 Consulting LLC (3-0)
- Approved Prothonotary contracts with KeyMark, LLC ($10,000.00) and Global Data Consultants, LLC ($1,535.00) (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires for GIS Director and 911 Telecommunicators (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers totaling $8,308.45 (3-0)
- Approved Central Accounting Report for Jan 9 – Jan 22, 2026 (3-0)
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January 27, 2026
Those attending: Karyn Montana – Treasurer; Mindy Frampton – Chief Clerk; Randy Bartley (Press); Ron Wilshire
(Press); Shelly Parkes – Commissioners; Guy Steele – Clarion Republican Party
Call to Order: Commissioner Brosius called the meeting to order at 10:05 AM
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius - Present; Commissioner Tharan – Present; Commissioner White – Present
Approval of the Agenda: On a motion made by Commissioner White and seconded by Commissioner Tharan to approve
the agenda; the motion passed without opposition.
Approval of the Minutes dated: January 13, 2026. On a motion made by Commissioner White and seconded by
Commissioner Tharan to approve the minutes from the 1/13/2026 meeting as presented; the motion passed without
opposition.
Correspondence
• Treasurer’s Report
Announcements
• Work Session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Admin Building conference room.
• Salary / Commissioners’ Board meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Admin Building
conference room.
Public Comments: (Comments pertaining to agenda items only. One spokesperson per subject; three-minute limit per
person.)
Old Business:
New Business:
1. Letters of Support:
a. Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Boost Grant
application for Scenic Rivers YMCA’s Summer Day Camp and Farm Camp.
b. ARC Area Development grant application for Clarion H
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Tue Jan 27, 2026
January 27, 2026
✓ Decided: Clarion County Retirement Board accepts January status report
The Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 23, 2025. Members accepted the Retirement Status Report, which noted $195,457.03 in funds to be distributed on February 1, 2026.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved December 23, 2025 minutes
- Accepted Retirement Status Report
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January 27, 2026
Those attending: Karyn Montana – Treasurer; Mindy Frampton – Chief Clerk; Randy Bartley (Press); Ron Wilshire (Press);
Shelly Parkes – Commissioners; Guy Steele – Clarion Republican Party
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 10:03 a.m.
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius-present; Commissioner Tharan-present; Commissioner White-present; Treasurer Montana-
present; Chief Clerk, Mindy Frampton-present
Approval of the Agenda: On a motion made by Commissioner White and second by Commissioner Brosius to approve the
agenda as presented, the motion passed without opposition.
Approval of the Minutes dated December 23, 2025: On a motion made by Commissioner White and a second by Treasurer
Montana to approve the minutes dated 12/23/2025, the motion passed without opposition.
Announcements: There were no announcements this meeting
Clarion County Employee Status Report:
Retirement Status Report
Total Active members contributing : 163
Total retirees receiving a pension: 219
Total funds to be distributed on February 1 st, 2026: $195,457.03
** includes Pensions $ 194,352.03; Invoices $ 1,105.00; Lumpsum/Rollovers $ 0.00; Retro $0.00
Total contributed by employees in December: $52,734.04
Retirement Fund Portfolio as of December 31 st: $30,585,638.08
On a motion made by Commissioner Tharan and seconded by Commissioner White to accept the Status Report, the motion
passed without opposition.
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
January 13, 2026
✓ Decided: Clarion County Commissioners approve multiple public safety and IT contracts
The Board of Commissioners approved several service agreements for 9-1-1 dispatch, emergency operations, and IT infrastructure. They also authorized a series of personnel changes and budget transfers totaling $16,565.02.
- Approved Resolution #2 of 2026 regarding Line of Succession (3-0)
- Approved $92,004.00 PEMA 9-1-1 Statewide Interconnectivity Funding Grant (3-0)
- Approved 9-1-1 Dispatch Services agreement with Pennsylvania Western University (3-0)
- Approved 2026 Emergency Operations Plan (3-0)
- Approved $12,285.00 Esri, Inc. ArcGIS license renewal (3-0)
- Approved seven MIS contracts including a $54,542.06 Microsoft 365 renewal (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers totaling $16,565.02 (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires, promotions, and six separations (3-0)
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January 13, 2026
Those attending: Karyn Montana – Treasurer; Mindy Frampton – Chief Clerk; Randy Bartley (Press); Ron Wilshire
(Press); Shelly Parkes – Commissioners; Brandy Jackson – Central Accounting; Rochelle Schawl – HR; Chad Johnston –
MIS; Derek Frank – DPS; Brett Whitling – DPS; Lauren Cousins – DPS; Guy Steele – Clarion Republican Party
Call to Order: Commissioner Brosius called the meeting to order at 10:07 AM
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius - Present; Commissioner Tharan – Present; Commissioner White – Present
Approval of the Agenda: On a motion made by Commissioner White and seconded by Commissioner Tharan to approve
the agenda; the motion passed without opposition.
Approval of the Minutes dated: December 23, 2025. On a motion made by Commissioner White and seconded by
Commissioner Tharan to approve the minutes from the 12/23/2025 meeting as presented; the motion passed without
opposition.
Approval of the Reorganization Meeting Minutes dated: January 2, 2026. On a motion made by Commissioner Tharan
and seconded by Commissioner White to approve the minutes from the 1/2/2026 meeting as presented; the motion passed
without opposition.
Correspondence
• Treasurer’s Report
Announcements
• Work Session on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Admin Building conference room.
• Salary / Retirement / Commissioners’ Board meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the
Admi
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Tue Jan 13, 2026
January 13, 2026
✓ Decided: Salary Board adjusts corrections and emergency services staffing
The Salary Board approved several personnel changes, including the creation of a Corrections Medical Supervisor and adjustments to LPN and 911 Telecommunicator roles. The board also converted an Early Intervention Coordinator position from part-time to full-time.
- Discontinued $200/pay stipend for Barbara Stahlman (4-0)
- Created full-time Corrections Medical Supervisor position ($33,306.25 - $77,505.11) (4-0)
- Abolished full-time Corrections LPN position (4-0)
- Created two part-time Corrections LPN positions ($18.04 - $22.55) (4-0)
- Abolished part-time MHDD Early Intervention Coordinator position (4-0)
- Created full-time MHDD Early Intervention Coordinator position ($19.06 - $23.59) (4-0)
- Abolished full-time 911 Telecommunicator II position (4-0)
- Created full-time 911 Telecommunicator I position ($12.86 - $17.20) (4-0)
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Salary Board Minutes
January 13, 2026
Those in attendance: Randy Bartley, Ron Wilshire, Shelly Parkes, Mindy Frampton, Rochelle
Schawl, Brandy Jackson, Chad Johnston, Brett Whitling, Derek Frank, Lauren Cousins, Guy Steele
Call to Order: By Commissioner Brosius at 10:01 am
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Present Commissioner Tharan – Present
Commissioner White – Present Treasurer Montana - Present
Approval of the Agenda: January 13, 2026 Commissioner White made a motion to approve as
presented, 2nd Commissioner Tharan, motion carried.
Approval of the Minutes: December 23, 2025 Commissioner Tharan made a motion to approve
as presented, 2nd Commissioner White, motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
1. Corrections. Dis-continue stipend of $200/pay for Barbara Stahlman. Effective 12/31/2025.
Commissioner White made a motion to Dis-continue the stipend for Barb Stahlman, 2nd Commissioner
Tharan, motion carried.
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Yes Commissioner Tharan – Yes
Commissioner White – Yes Treasurer Montana - Yes
2. Create. Corrections. Medical Supervisor. Exempt 7 ($33,306.25 - $77,505.11) Full-Time. 80 hours per
pay. Effective 01/12/2026.
Commissioner White made a motion to create a Corrections Medical Supervisor, 2nd Commissioner
Tharan, motion carried.
Roll Call: Commissioner Brosius – Yes Commissioner Tharan – Yes
Commissioner White – Yes Treasurer Montana - Yes
3. Abolish. Corrections. LPN. NE/NU4 ($14.33 - $1
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