Clarion County public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 27, 2022
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from November 23, 2022. The board accepted the Employee Status Report, which noted a retirement fund portfolio of $26,391,863 as of November 30th.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved November 23, 2022 minutes
- Accepted Employee Status Report
December 27, 2022
The Board of Commissioners approved the Final Budget for FY 2023 and adopted the corresponding tax rates. The board also authorized the Redevelopment Authority to administer the Whole-Home Repairs Program and approved several service contracts and leases.
- Approved Final Budget FY 2023 (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #18 of 2022 fixing 2023 tax rates (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 17 and Cooperation Agreement for Whole-Home Repairs Program (3-0)
- Approved $62,539.29 office lease with Moore-Goble Partnership through 2025 (3-0)
- Approved $35,732.88 contract renewal with Thomas Reuters for West Proflex (3-0)
- Approved maintenance agreements with Clarion Office Equipment, Inc. and McCleary Business Machines, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved personnel rate adjustments and hour increases for IT and Assessment staff (3-0)
- Approved county expenditure bills totaling $1,376,103.68 across five funds (3-0)
December 27, 2022
The Board of Commissioners approved the Final Budget for FY 2023 and the corresponding tax rates. The board also authorized the Redevelopment Authority to administer the Whole-Home Repairs Program and approved several lease and service renewals.
- Approved Final Budget FY 2023 (3-0)
- Approved Resolution #18 of 2022 adopting 2023 budget and tax rates (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 17 and Cooperation Agreement for Whole-Home Repairs Program (3-0)
- Approved $62,539.29 office lease with Moore-Goble Partnership through 2025 (3-0)
- Approved $35,732.88 contract renewal with Thomas Reuters for West Proflex (3-0)
- Approved flood insurance renewal for 237 Broad Street for $686.00 (3-0)
- Approved personnel rate adjustments and hour increases for IT and Assessment staff (3-0)
- Approved county expenditure bills totaling $1,376,102.68 across five funds (3-0)
December 27, 2022
The Board approved 2023 salary increases for eligible exempt and non-exempt positions, contingent on budget ratification. It also updated the hours for three IT positions and approved the 2023 Position Complement for several county departments.
- Abolished IT Director of MIS (75 hours) and created IT Director of MIS (80 hours) (4-0)
- Abolished IT Program Specialist-MIS (75 hours) and created IT Program Specialist-MIS (80 hours) (4-0)
- Abolished IT Information Technology Specialist (75 hours) and created IT Information Technology Specialist (80 hours) (4-0)
- Abolished Central Accounting Accounts Payable Procurement Coordinator (4-0)
- Approved 2023 salary increases for eligible exempt and non-exempt positions (4-0)
- Approved 2023 Position Complement for Commissioners, Courts of Common Pleas, District Attorney, Register Recorder, Prothonotary, Sheriff, and Treasurer
- Approved 2023 Pay Compensation-Administrative Rules (4-0)
December 13, 2022
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to seek a $900,000 RACP grant for courthouse renovations. They also awarded $51,024 in liquid fuels funding to five municipalities and approved several board appointments. Two items, including a $60,000 office lease renewal, were tabled.
- Approved Resolution No. 16 of 2022 for $900,000 RACP grant for courthouse renovation (3-0)
- Awarded $51,024 in County Aid Liquid Fuels to five municipalities (3-0)
- Approved appointments to Planning Commission (Rodger M. Nulph, Tom J. Spence) and Housing Authority (Casey O’Toole) (3-0)
- Approved UMWA (Corrections) union contract for term 1/1/2022 – 12/31/2024 (3-0)
- Approved $2,333,130.20 in total county expenditure bills across five funds (3-0)
- Approved $6,986.46 UPS maintenance contract with Vertiv Corporation (3-0)
- Tabled office lease renewal for District Judge Miller costing $60,000 (3-0)
- Tabled flood insurance renewal for 237 Broad Street costing $686 (3-0)
December 13, 2022
The Board approved a resolution to apply for a $900,000 RACP grant for courthouse renovations and awarded $51,024 in liquid fuels funding to five municipalities. They also approved several board appointments and a union contract for corrections. Two items, including a judge's office lease, were tabled.
- Approved Resolution No. 16 of 2022 for $900,000 RACP grant application for courthouse renovation (3-0)
- Approved $51,024 in County Aid Liquid Fuels for Beaver Township, Foxburg Borough, Millcreek Township, Salem Township, and Strattanville Borough (3-0)
- Approved union contract between Clarion County and UMWA (Corrections) (3-0)
- Approved Planning Commission appointments for Rodger M. Nulph and Tom J. Spence (3-0)
- Approved Housing Authority Board appointment for Casey O’Toole (3-0)
- Approved $6,986.46 UPS maintenance contract with Vertiv Corporation (3-0)
- Tabled office lease renewal for District Judge Miller costing $60,000 (3-0)
- Tabled flood insurance renewal for 237 Broad Street costing $686 (3-0)
December 13, 2022
The Salary Board abolished one part-time 911 Telecommunicator II position and created one part-time 911 Telecommunicator I position. Both personnel changes were effective as of January 23, 2022.
- Abolished 911 Telecommunicator II part-time position (4-0)
- Created 911 Telecommunicator I part-time position (4-0)
November 23, 2022
The Retirement Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 25, 2022. The board accepted the Employee Status Report detailing fund contributions and portfolio value as of October 31.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Retirement Status Report (unanimous)
November 23, 2022
The Board of Commissioners approved the tentative 2023 budget and several service contracts. They also authorized personnel changes and approved county expenditure bills totaling over $1.4 million.
- Approved Tentative 2023 Budget (3-0)
- Approved $3,000 consulting contract with Ameriprise Financial (3-0)
- Approved $28,080 emergency radio maintenance contract with Centre Communications (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Recycling Program contract with Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling (3-0)
- Approved CDBG Subrecipient Agreements for Washington Township Clarion County Municipal Authority (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Nelson Smith and reappointment of Nancy M. Kadunce to Conservation District (3-0)
- Approved hiring Rodney Sherman as Deputy Director of Veteran Affairs at $17.90/hr (3-0)
- Approved expenditure bills for General Fund, Human Services, 9-1-1, Transportation, and Misc. (3-0)
November 23, 2022
The Board of Commissioners approved the tentative 2023 budget and several service contracts. They also authorized personnel changes and approved county expenditure bills totaling over $1.4 million across various funds.
- Approved Tentative 2023 Budget (3-0)
- Approved $3,000 consulting contract with Ameriprise Financial (3-0)
- Approved $28,080 emergency radio maintenance contract with Centre Communications (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Recycling Program contract with Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling (3-0)
- Approved CDBG Subrecipient Agreements for Washington Township Municipal Authority (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Nancy M. Kadunce and Nelson Smith as Conservation District Farmer Directors (3-0)
- Approved hiring Rodney Sherman as Deputy Director of Veteran Affairs and salary increase for Jacob Roberts (3-0)
- Approved county expenditure bills totaling $1,479,336.47 across five funds (3-0)
November 23, 2022
The Salary Board voted to abolish one full-time non-exempt/non-union Receptionist/Caseworker position within Domestic Relations. The action was made effective as of October 25, 2022.
- Abolished Domestic Relations Receptionist/Caseworker position (3-0)
November 9, 2022
The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution No. 15 of 2022 to implement property tax penalty waiver provisions. They also authorized several service contracts, including a consulting renewal with Delta Development Group and a natural gas contract with UGI Energy Services. Additional approvals included personnel hires, budget transfers, and expenditure bills.
- Approved Resolution No. 15 of 2022 for Property Tax Penalty Waiver Provisions (3-0)
- Approved $84,000 consulting contract renewal with Delta Development Group, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved natural gas fixed rate contract with UGI Energy Services, LLC (3-0)
- Approved CCAP 2023 Pcomp renewal for $158,271.00 (3-0)
- Approved $36,000/year contract with Heather A. DeLoe, Esquire for conflict attorney services (3-0)
- Approved Clarion County Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Plan (3-0)
- Approved PEMA grant agreement for $271,911.00 via U.S. Dept of Homeland Security (3-0)
- Approved contract with Butler County Community College Independent Union (3-0)
November 9, 2022
The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution No. 15 of 2022 to implement property tax penalty waiver provisions. They also authorized multiple contracts for consulting, energy, and legal services, and approved a federal public safety grant.
- Approved Resolution No. 15 of 2022 for Property Tax Penalty Waiver Provisions (3-0)
- Approved $84,000 contract renewal with Delta Development Group, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved natural gas fixed rate contract with UGI Energy Services, LLC (3-0)
- Approved CCAP 2023 Pcomp renewal for $158,271.00 (3-0)
- Approved $36,000/year contract with Heather A. DeLoe, Esquire for conflict attorney services (3-0)
- Approved Clarion County Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Plan (3-0)
- Approved $271,911.00 DHS Federal Fiscal Year 2022 Grant Program Agreement with PEMA (3-0)
- Approved contract with Butler County Community College Independent Union (3-0)
November 9, 2022
The Salary Board met on November 9, 2022, and conducted procedural business only. No new business, old business, or public comments were recorded.
- Approved November 9, 2022 agenda
- Approved October 25, 2022 minutes
October 25, 2022
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 27, 2022. Members accepted the Retirement Status Report for September. No action was recorded regarding Resolution No. 1 of 2022.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved September 27, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Retirement Status Report (unanimous)
October 25, 2022
The Board approved several security contracts for county buildings and renewed medical insurance for 2023. They also authorized a new vehicle lease for the Sheriff and approved various personnel changes and budget transfers.
- Approved 2022 COVID Sick Leave and Procedure Policy (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Delaware Valley Health Trust medical/RX insurance renewal using $30,566.00 rate stabilization fund (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Employee Insurance Premium Payroll Deductions (3-0)
- Approved Domestic Relations contracts for Attorney Zachary Shekell at $150.00/hour (3-0)
- Approved MVS Security Services contracts for cameras and access systems totaling $28,978.46 (3-0)
- Approved 2017 CDBG Extension Request (3-0)
- Approved 4-year lease for 2022 Ford Interceptor at $11,578.73/year (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including one new hire, one promotion, and one rate adjustment (3-0)
October 25, 2022
The Board approved several security system contracts for county buildings and renewed medical insurance for 2023. Other actions included approving a vehicle lease for the Sheriff and various personnel changes.
- Approved 2022 COVID Sick Leave and Procedure Policy (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Delaware Valley Health Trust medical/RX insurance renewal using $30,566.00 rate stabilization fund (3-0)
- Approved 2023 Employee Insurance Premium Payroll Deductions (3-0)
- Approved Domestic Relations contracts for Attorney Zachary Shekell at $150.00/hour (3-0)
- Approved MVS Security Services contracts for cameras and access systems totaling $28,978.46 (3-0)
- Approved 2017 CDBG Extension Request (3-0)
- Approved 4-year lease for 2022 Ford Interceptor at $11,578.73/year (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including one new hire, one promotion, one rate adjustment, and one separation (3-0)
October 25, 2022
The Salary Board met for one minute to approve the agenda and previous minutes. No new business or substantive actions were recorded.
- Approved October 25, 2022 agenda
- Approved October 11, 2022 minutes
August 23, 2022
The Board of Commissioners will review personnel hires and separations, budget transfers totaling $53,896.18, and various county expenditures. The agenda also includes proclamations for September and a hotel tax contract for video production.
- Proclamation of September 2022 as FoodStock Month
- Proclamation of September 2022 as Suicide Awareness Month
- EJCDC agreement with M&B Services for Grand Avenue Rehabilitation Project – Phase 1
- Hotel Tax contract for 10 YouTube videos at $500 per video ($5,000.00 total)
- Budget transfer approval totaling $53,896.18
February 22, 2022
The Board is reviewing the employee status report and a Summary Plan Description effective January 1, 2022. The report includes details on active members, retirees, and upcoming fund distributions.
- $213,792.46 in total funds to be distributed on March 1st
- $148,796.42 in pensions scheduled for distribution
- $48,885.47 in invoices scheduled for distribution
- $16,410.04 in lumpsum, rollovers, or retro payments
- $29,598,876 retirement fund portfolio as of January 31st