Clarion County public meetings in 2020
34 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 8, 2020
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Clarion University for 9-1-1 and emergency dispatch services, covering wireline and wireless calls routed to the County 9-1-1 Center, with a term from December 1, 2020 to December 31, 2026. They also approved an engineering services agreement with Meley Engineering Corporation at $102.00/hour, and awarded $113,950 in County Aid Liquid Fuels to various municipalities for road projects. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved agreement with Clarion University for 9-1-1 and emergency dispatch services (3-0)
- Approved agreement with Meley Engineering Corporation for engineering and consulting services at $102.00/hour (3-0)
- Approved $113,950 in County Aid Liquid Fuels to municipalities for road projects (3-0)
- Approved reappointment of Carol Scott to Clarion County Housing Authority Board (3-0)
- Approved reappointment of Eugene Metcalf as Farmer Director for Conservation District (3-0)
- Approved proclamation for Clarion Volleyball Team (3-0)
- Approved 2021 Clarion County Holiday Calendar (3-0)
- Approved new hire of Cejae Wyman as Assessment Assistant at $12.00/hour (3-0)
November 25, 2020
The Clarion County Salary Board approved two personnel actions. First, it corrected the reclassification of a Building Custodian position to Maintenance Helper, effective 11/9/2020, with a salary of $10.50-$13.00 per hour for 80 hours per pay period. Second, it created a new Deeds Analyst Administrator Support (Certified Pennsylvania Evaluator) position, effective 11/23/2020, with a salary of $13.00-$17.00 per hour for 35 hours per week. Both motions passed unanimously.
- Approved correction reclassifying Building Custodian to Maintenance Helper, full-time non-exempt, $10.50-$13.00/hr, 80 hrs/pay period, effective 11/9/2020 (unanimous)
- Approved creation of Deeds Analyst Administrator Support (Certified PA Evaluator) position, full-time non-exempt, $13.00-$17.00/hr, 35 hrs/week, effective 11/23/2020 (unanimous)
November 25, 2020
The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda and the October 27, 2020 minutes without opposition. The board accepted the Employee Status Report, which showed 180 active members, 185 retirees, and $173,151.20 in funds to be distributed on December 1st. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after about three minutes.
- Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved the minutes from October 27, 2020 (unanimous)
- Accepted the Employee Status Report (unanimous roll call vote)
November 25, 2020
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the tentative 2021 budget, along with several contracts and personnel actions. All votes were 3-0 in favor. The meeting also included approval of county expenditures and a settlement agreement.
- Approved tentative 2021 budget (3-0)
- Approved contract with Centre Communications for P25 and Analog System (3-0)
- Approved contract with BI Incorporation for JPO Electronic Monitoring (3-0)
- Approved settlement agreement with Clarion Conservation District (3-0)
- Approved refund of county's portion of 2020 taxes (3-0)
- Approved contracts with Daniel Ferringer Esq. and Christy Logue Esq. for Domestic Relations (3-0)
- Approved CYS rate adjustments, new hire, resignation, separation, and transfers (3-0)
- Approved county expenditure bills totaling $888,263.68 (3-0)
November 10, 2020
The Clarion County Salary Board approved two personnel actions. It reclassified the Building Custodian position to Maintenance Helper, full-time non-exempt, at $7.50-$11.75 per hour, effective 11/9/2020. It also created a full-time non-exempt 9-1-1 Dispatcher position at $12.00-$15.00 per hour, 88 hours per pay period, effective 11/9/2020. Both motions passed unanimously.
- Reclassified Building Custodian to Maintenance Helper, full-time non-exempt, $7.50-$11.75/hr, effective 11/9/2020 (approved)
- Created 9-1-1 Dispatcher position, full-time non-exempt, $12.00-$15.00/hr, 88 hrs/pay period, effective 11/9/2020 (approved)
October 27, 2020
The Clarion County Commissioners approved Resolution #18, a letter of support for Monroe Township's PennDOT grant application, and an assignment of rights with the Pennsylvania Counties Risk Pool. They also approved a $139,000 contract with Chris Gabriel for county solicitor services, several new hires, a tax refund, and various county expenditures.
- Approved Resolution #18 (sheriff's vehicle) (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for Monroe Township PennDOT Multimodal application (3-0)
- Approved Assignment of Rights with PCoRP (3-0)
- Approved $139,000 contract with Chris Gabriel for county solicitor (3-0)
- Approved new hires: Delmar Lauer, Eric Lauer, Sherry Nicolli, and Deputy Sheriff Brandon J. Callender (3-0)
- Approved tax refund for map 18-020-154-000-00 (3-0)
- Approved CYS FY 19/20 4th quarter county match of $104,319.46 (3-0)
- Approved county expenditures totaling $1,496,424.65 (3-0)
October 27, 2020
The Salary Board voted unanimously to create a part-time Deputy Sheriff position with a salary of $12.01 per hour for 48 hours per pay period, effective October 26, 2020. The motion was made by Commissioner Heasley and seconded by Commissioner Tharan. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 10:10 am.
- Created part-time Deputy Sheriff position at $12.01/hour, 48 hours per pay period, effective 10/26/2020 (all in favor)
- Approved agenda for October 22, 2020 as presented
- Approved minutes from October 13, 2020 as presented
October 27, 2020
The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda and the minutes from September 22, 2020, both without opposition. The board accepted the employee status report, which showed 183 active contributing members, 185 retirees receiving pensions, and $136,527.36 in funds to be distributed on November 1st. The retirement fund portfolio stood at $25,819,935 as of September 30th. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
- Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved the minutes from September 22, 2020 (unanimous)
- Accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report (unanimous)
October 13, 2020
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved an emergency declaration extension through December 31, 2020, and Resolution #16 for the Community Development Block Grant application. They also approved Resolution #17 (EMA Rate Schedule), a request to use Veterans Park, bids on the repository list, polling location relocations, contracts with LifeSpan Family Services and Cornell Abraxas Group, the FY 19-20 MATP Trip Rate Report, the 2020 PHARE Application, the 2020 State Homeland Security Grant, an agreement with Mobilcom, new hires, transfers, and county expenditure bills. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved Emergency Declaration extension until December 31, 2020 (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #16 of 2020 for Community Development Block Grant application (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #17 of 2020 for EMA Rate Schedule (3-0)
- Approved request to use Veterans Park for Trinity Church of God live nativity (3-0)
- Approved bids on repository list for three properties (3-0)
- Approved relocation of Paint and Ashland Township polling locations (3-0)
- Approved contracts with LifeSpan Family Services and Cornell Abraxas Group (3-0)
- Approved new hires, transfers, and county expenditure bills (3-0)
September 22, 2020
The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda and the August 25, 2020 minutes without opposition. The board accepted the employee status report, which showed 175 active members, 184 retirees, and $173,353.16 in funds to be distributed on October 1st. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned after about two minutes.
- Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved the August 25, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report (unanimous)
August 28, 2020
The Clarion County Commissioners approved all agenda items, including three repository property bids, Resolution #12 for a 2020 Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus application, and a $500 grant to Union COG Pool Park from Marcellus Legacy Funds. They also approved contracts for CYS child care, parking lot repairs, an assessment review, boilers, an air conditioning unit, an IP microwave network, and Dell migration services, plus a new hire, resignations, transfers, and expenditures totaling $453,017.18. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved three repository property bids: Toby Township house+1 acre ($870), Clarion Township minerals 110 acres ($275), Beaver Township minerals 50 acres ($565) (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #12 of 2020 for 2020 Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Application (3-0)
- Approved $500 grant to Union COG Pool Park from Marcellus Legacy Funds (3-0)
- Approved contracts: CYS with Swartzfager Child Care ($32/day, county match 20%), CYS with IA Construction ($15,302.60), Assessment with Evaluator Services ($9,750), two boilers ($24,971, 10% match), outdoor AC unit ($12,866, 10% match), Public Safety with Centre Communications ($189,746.38), IT with CDW-G ($12,559.61) (3-0 each)
- Approved new hire Roxi Randolph as Temporary Senior Assessor ($19.62/hr, part-time) (3-0)
- Approved resignations of Erica Peterson (Corrections) and Laura Elder (GIS) (3-0)
- Approved transfers: Coroner $1,000, Emergency Management $1,000, District Court 13-03-01 $50 (3-0)
- Approved county expenditures bills totaling $453,017.18 (3-0)
August 11, 2020
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a budget resolution to allocate a $700,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant for infrastructure improvements at the Glassworks Business Park, and a separate resolution for a $3,471,292 COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant. They also approved the purchase of a building in Paint Township for $670,000 to be used for a new 911 center and other county operations, along with multiple contracts for tower site design and public safety facility services.
- Approved budget resolution for $700,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant (3-0)
- Approved budget resolution for $3,471,292 COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant (3-0)
- Approved $670,000 purchase of Paint Township building from Wein Brothers (3-0)
- Approved $108,180 contract with MCM Consulting for tower site design (3-0)
- Approved $110,688.90 contract with MCM Consulting for new Public Safety Facility (3-0)
- Approved 99-year lease with East Brady Fire Company for tower site at $50/month (3-0)
- Approved 5-year lease with Darl E. & Gina George for New Bethlehem tower site at $500/month (3-0)
- Approved 8 coal mineral repository bids totaling $3,680 (3-0)
July 28, 2020
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a $56,149 PCCD grant for projects including fiber lines to the jail, jury box renovation, and touchless restroom fixtures. They also approved the Human Services 2020-2021 Plan, extended the emergency declaration to September 15, 2020, and accepted bids for 15 vehicles and 3 coolers totaling $19,459.98. All motions passed unanimously (3-0).
- Approved $56,149 PCCD grant for jail fiber, jury box, and restroom upgrades (3-0)
- Approved Human Services 2020-2021 Plan (3-0)
- Extended emergency declaration to September 15, 2020 (3-0)
- Approved vehicle auction bids totaling $19,459.98 (3-0)
- Approved life insurance contract with The Hartford at $727.66/month (3-0)
- Approved Probation with Restrictive Conditions Grant application for $165,000 (3-0)
- Approved 2020 per capita tax exemption for East Brady resident (3-0)
- Approved new hires: Leah Smith, Jonathan Best, Valarie Mayhew (3-0)
July 28, 2020
The Clarion County Salary Board voted unanimously to abolish the full-time Social Service Aide 2 position and create a Social Service Aide 3 position, both effective August 3, 2020. The new position has a salary range of $26,187.20 per year. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 14, 2020 meeting.
- Abolished Social Service Aide 2 position (full-time, 40 hrs/wk, UNMW Step 7), effective 8/3/2020 (4-0)
- Created Social Service Aide 3 position (full-time, 40 hrs/wk, UNMW Step 9, $26,187.20/yr), effective 8/3/2020 (4-0)
- Approved the July 28, 2020 meeting agenda as presented (all in favor)
- Approved the July 14, 2020 meeting minutes as presented (all in favor)
July 28, 2020
The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the June 23rd minutes, and the employee status report. The report shows 175 active members, 183 retirees, and $141,529.77 to be distributed on August 1st. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from June 23, 2020 (unanimous)
- Accepted retirement status report (unanimous)
June 9, 2020
The Clarion County Salary Board unanimously approved a series of personnel changes affecting the GIS and IT departments. The board abolished the full-time Director of GIS position, reclassified the GIS Specialist role to GIS Coordinator, and created a new GIS Specialist position. It also created a Management Information Technology Specialist role, increased IT Specialist hours, and reclassified the IT Manager to Director of Management Information Systems. All motions passed unanimously with four yes votes.
- Abolished Director of GIS position, effective 6/9/2020 (4-0)
- Reclassified GIS Specialist to GIS Coordinator, $15.00-$17.00/hr, effective 6/9/2020 (4-0)
- Created GIS Specialist position, $12.00-$15.00/hr, effective 6/9/2020 (4-0)
- Created Management Information Technology Specialist, $29,000/yr, effective 7/1/2020 (4-0)
- Increased IT Specialist hours from 35 to 37.5/week, $17.00-$21.00/hr, effective 7/1/2020 (4-0)
- Reclassified IT Manager to Director of Management Information Systems, $42,500-$56,000/yr, effective 7/1/2020 (4-0)
June 9, 2020
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved all 20 items on the agenda, including resolutions for a Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program grant application, a per capita tax exoneration amendment, and multiple contract renewals for Children and Youth Services (CYS), Mental Health, and Human Services. The board also approved several personnel actions, including promotions, new hires, and a reassignment, as well as county expenditures and a transfer. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved Resolution #8 of 2020 to apply for a DCED Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program grant for the Clarion Loop Trail – River Access Bicycle Connector Project (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #9 of 2020 amending the Per Capita Tax Exoneration determination to require proof of income (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #10 of 2020 renewing the contract with Butcher and Winkler for CYS Conflict Counsel at $150/hour for 7/1/2020-6/30/2021 (3-0)
- Approved a contract with MCM for 911 planning professional services at $12,000/term for two terms (3-0)
- Approved a contract with Clarion Vocational Services for supported employment at $54,817 with up to 10% county match (3-0)
- Approved a contract with Clarion Area on Aging for Home Delivered Meals with costs ranging from $3.96 to $11.84 (3-0)
- Approved multiple CYS contract renewals (items A-J) pending legal review, including services from Justice Works YouthCare, Child to Family Connections, and Clarion County's Promise (3-0)
- Approved county expenditures totaling $1,461,522.21 across five funds and a $10,000 transfer in the Tax Claim fund (3-0)
May 26, 2020
The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and the employee status report. No other business was conducted. The meeting adjourned after about two minutes.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of April 29, 2020 (unanimous)
- Accepted employee status report (unanimous)
May 26, 2020
The Clarion County Salary Board convened on May 26, 2020, with all three commissioners present and the treasurer absent. The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the May 12, 2020 meeting, both by unanimous vote. No business or other business was conducted, and no executive session was held. The meeting adjourned at 10:03 am.
- Approved the May 26, 2020 agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved the May 12, 2020 minutes as presented (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 10:03 am (unanimous)
May 12, 2020
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a contract amendment for Dominion Voting Machines, adding $17,392.50 for an additional scanner and $99,092.30 for a 10th-year buyout, with a total reimbursement submission of $1,008,315.50. They also approved notices of intent to apply for Elections Security and CARES Act grants, a Human Services Recovery Plan, and a letter of support for the Clarion Free Library's Keystone Grant application. Personnel actions included new hires, a pay raise, a layoff in CYS, and several separations of employment. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Dominion Voting Machines contract amendment (3-0)
- Approved notice of intent for Elections Security and CARES Act grants (3-0)
- Approved Human Services Recovery Plan (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for Clarion Free Library Keystone Grant (3-0)
- Approved layoff of one CYS position (3-0)
- Approved new hires for MH, CYS, and IT positions (3-0)
- Approved contract with Maher Duessel for auditing services (3-0)
- Approved county expenditures totaling $1,146,853.06 (3-0)
April 29, 2020
The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the March 31st minutes, and the Employee Status Report. The report showed 176 active members, 182 retirees, and $127,857.85 in funds to be distributed on May 1st. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved March 31, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Employee Status Report (5-0)
April 29, 2020
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution extending the face value tax deadline to October 31, 2020, and voted to reopen county buildings to the public on May 8, 2020. They also approved multiple contracts, including a $313,767 communications tower at the Leeper site, and authorized the purchase of two vans for CYS. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved Resolution #6 extending face value tax deadline to Oct 31, 2020 (3-0)
- Approved reopening county buildings to public May 8, 2020 (3-0)
- Approved $313,767 contract with Tower Service Unlimited for Leeper communications tower (3-0)
- Approved $392,000 state funding for CYS budget (announced)
- Approved purchase of two CYS vans totaling $31,315.26 (3-0)
- Approved new website contract with Revize, first year $19,300 (3-0)
- Approved purchase of McFarland property for Leeper site for $18,000 (3-0)
- Approved amendment to Dominion voting machine contract adding scanner for $17,392 (3-0)
April 14, 2020
The Clarion County Salary Board voted to eliminate two full-time Sheriff's Deputy positions effective April 20, 2020, and also approved a motion to eliminate the CL school security Sheriff's Deputy position, contingent on future negotiations with the CL school district. A motion to table the elimination of the two deputy positions was approved, but the board then proceeded with the elimination. The board also approved the agenda and minutes as presented.
- Approved agenda for April 14, 2020 (3-2, with Treasurer McConnell and Sheriff Munsee dissenting)
- Approved minutes from March 31, 2020 (all in favor)
- Tabled elimination of two full-time Sheriff's Deputy positions until next Salary Board meeting (all in favor)
- Eliminated two full-time Sheriff's Deputy positions effective 4/20/2020 (all in favor)
- Eliminated CL school security Sheriff's Deputy position, to be reinstated if negotiations succeed and MOU signed (all in favor)
April 14, 2020
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including a temporary burn ban, grant applications and letters of support, multiple public safety contracts, and personnel actions. They also approved county expenditures totaling over $1.1 million across several funds. No items were denied or tabled.
- Approved Resolution #4 of 2020 for a temporary burn ban (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #5 of 2020 for DCNR grant application for Clarion River Access Management Plan (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for DCNR Community Conservation Partnerships Program grant (3-0)
- Approved contract amendment with SAM, Inc for Mental Health Blended Case Management, increasing by $25,000 to $145,000 (3-0)
- Approved contract with Tower Service Unlimited for Farmington Township 911 tower engineering services, $2,250 (3-0)
- Approved contract with Centre Communications for Knox 911 tower antenna and mounting structure, $31,173.95 total (3-0)
- Approved contract with Centre Communications for Rimersburg 911 tower mounting structure upgrade, $17,129.16 (3-0)
- Approved new hire Jessica Burris as Full Time Dispatcher Trainee at $12.00/hour (3-0)
March 31, 2020
The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the February 25, 2020 minutes, and the Employee Status Report. The report showed 178 active members, 183 retirees, and $128,512.88 in funds to be distributed on April 1st. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned after four minutes.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of February 25, 2020 (unanimous)
- Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
March 31, 2020
The Clarion County Salary Board approved a contract with Teamsters Local 538 for the Court Related Union covering January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2021. The board also created a full-time Social Service Aide 3 position for CYS Independent Living at $12.59/hour, effective March 24, 2020. Both motions passed unanimously by roll call vote.
- Approved Teamsters Local 538 contract for Court Related Union, Jan 2018-Dec 2021 (4-0)
- Created Social Service Aide 3 position, full-time, $12.59/hour, effective 3/24/2020 (4-0)
March 10, 2020
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved an emergency succession plan, several contracts, and numerous personnel actions. The board also tabled a website platform agreement with CCAP to explore additional fees. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved Resolution #2 of 2020, Emergency Succession Plan (3-0)
- Approved IV-D Attorney contract with Christy Logue, $125/hour, term 11/7/2019-9/30/2020 (3-0)
- Approved 3-year transportation contract extension with MTM, rates $39.75-$42.35 per trip (3-0)
- Approved lawn care agreement with Fyock's Lawn Care for Helen Furnace Park, $145/biweekly (3-0)
- Tabled Web Program Enrollment Agreement with CCAP for website platform update (3-0)
- Approved new hires, promotions, and salary increases for multiple county positions (3-0)
- Approved county expenditures totaling $706,194.53 across all funds (3-0)
March 10, 2020
The Clarion County Salary Board approved three personnel actions: creating a part-time GIS Specialist position, reclassifying Senior Field Assessor to Assessment Assistant, and granting a temporary stipend for additional duties. All motions passed unanimously.
- Created part-time GIS Specialist position, $19.71/hr, max 21 hrs/week (unanimous)
- Reclassified Senior Field Assessor to Assessment Assistant, $12-$15/hr, 35 hrs/week (unanimous)
- Approved $250/week temporary stipend for Wendy Bundy for DD Deputy Director duties (unanimous)
February 25, 2020
The Clarion County Retirement Board met and approved the agenda, the January 28, 2020 minutes, and the Employee Status Report. The report showed 173 active members, 183 retirees, and $157,186.09 in funds to be distributed on March 1st. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from January 28, 2020 (unanimous)
- Approved Employee Status Report (unanimous)
February 25, 2020
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items unanimously, including a $100,000 contract with EADS Group for engineering services related to the Grand Avenue DCED multi-modal grant, and the hiring of Jacob Roberts as Chief Public Defender at $70,000/year. They also approved a $10,000 consent agreement with JH Consulting for a commodity flow study, a foster care contract with CONCERN Professional Services, and several hotel tax distributions. All votes were 3-0.
- Approved $100,000 contract with EADS Group for Grand Avenue DCED multi-modal grant engineering (3-0)
- Approved $10,000 consent agreement with JH Consulting for commodity flow study (3-0)
- Approved contract with CONCERN Professional Services for foster care services (3-0)
- Approved hotel tax funds: $2,000 to Once Upon A Christmas, $4,335 to United Way, $999 for Tribune ads (3-0)
- Approved hiring Jacob Roberts as Chief Public Defender at $70,000/year (3-0)
- Approved agreement with Heather A. Deloe as Assistant Public Defender at $36,000/year (3-0)
- Approved county expenditures totaling $958,427.38 (3-0)
- Approved budget transfer of $7,131.99 from Corrections food to inmate medical (3-0)
February 11, 2020
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved the Emergency Operations Plan promulgation, a letter of support for a stormwater grant, multiple contracts, appointments, and personnel actions. Two agenda items (tax claims and a corrections promotion) were removed for further review. All votes were unanimous (3-0).
- Approved Emergency Operations Plan promulgation (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for Clarion Borough DCED stormwater grant (3-0)
- Approved $14,499 MH/DD contract with Community Voices for satisfaction surveys (3-0)
- Approved SAVIN maintenance agreement for DA's Office (3-0)
- Appointed Cheryl Servey to MH/DD/Transportation Advisory Board (3-0)
- Appointed Casey O'Toole to Housing Authority (3-0)
- Approved $8,000 max CYS contract with Child to Family Connections (3-0)
- Approved county expenditures totaling $786,124.35 (3-0)
January 28, 2020
The Clarion County Retirement Board met on January 29, 2020, and approved the agenda and the minutes from the December 26, 2019 meeting. The board received a retirement status report showing 175 active members, 183 retirees, and a fund portfolio of $26,226,952 as of December 31. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from December 26, 2019 (unanimous)
January 14, 2020
The Clarion County Salary Board approved the creation of a full-time Casework Supervisor – Independent Living position for Children and Youth Services (CYS) with a salary range of $38,854.40 to $43,960.16. The board also reclassified a Human Services Program Specialist position from full-time (35 hours/week) to part-time (24 hours/week) non-exempt, with an hourly rate of $15.00 to $19.00. Both motions passed unanimously by roll call vote. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved creation of Casework Supervisor – Independent Living position (4-0)
- Approved reclassification of Program Specialist to part-time 24 hours/week (4-0)
January 14, 2020
The Clarion County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts, including a $218,100 six-year GIS fly-over imaging deal with Pictometry International Corp and a $100,000 county solicitor contract with Chris Gabriel. They also approved multiple personnel actions, including new hires, a rehire, and a voluntary demotion, while denying a Sheriff's Deputy hire. All votes were unanimous except the denied hire, which failed 1-2.
- Approved $218,100 GIS fly-over contract with Pictometry (3-0)
- Approved $100,000 county solicitor contract with Chris Gabriel (3-0)
- Approved CYS foster care contract renewals with Merakey and Bair Foundation (3-0)
- Approved new hires: Assistant DA Erich Spessard, Office Manager Hayley Armstrong (3-0)
- Approved rehire of IT Technician Logan George (3-0)
- Approved voluntary demotion of Todd Kline to County Casework Supervisor (3-0)
- Denied Sheriff's Deputy hire Mark Aaron (1-2)
- Approved sale of 6 repository properties, denied 3 bids (3-0)