Clarion County public meetings in 2023
18 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
December 27, 2023
The Salary Board approved 2024 salary increases for non-exempt hourly and exempt salaried positions. The board also confirmed annual 3% increases for specific elected row officers and approved the 2024 position complement and administrative pay rules.
- Approved 2024 Non-Exempt Hourly Position salary increases (4-0)
- Approved 2024 Exempt Salaried Position salary increases (4-0)
- Confirmed 3% annual salary increases for eligible Elected Row Officers (4-0)
- Approved 2024 Position Complement for seven departments (4-0)
- Approved 2024 Pay Compensation-Administrative Rules (4-0)
December 27, 2023
The Board of Commissioners approved the Final Budget for FY 2024 and a $2.18M HVAC project for the county courthouse. They also increased the hotel excise tax from 3% to 5% for a three-year period. A contract for a river access plan was denied.
- Approved Final Budget FY 2024 (3-0)
- Approved $2,188,550.00 Courthouse HVAC Project (2-1)
- Approved Ordinance No. 2 of 2023 raising hotel tax from 3% to 5% for 3 years (3-0)
- Denied $54,000.00 contract with HRG for river access plan (1-1-1)
- Approved Resolution #19 of 2023 fixing 2024 tax rates (3-0)
- Approved CCAP 2024 Pcomp renewal for $143,021.00 (3-0)
- Approved $35,000.00 contract with Red Bird Mental Health Services (3-0)
- Approved $111,504.00 Juvenile Probation Services Grant Agreement (3-0)
December 12, 2023
The Board approved several Department of Public Safety contracts for radio upgrades and a PEMA grant. They also authorized letters of support for a housing development and a watershed grant, and approved various personnel changes and budget transfers.
- Approved $89,590 for P25 radio system upgrades (3-0)
- Approved $132,729.25 PEMA 9-1-1 Funding Grant Agreement (3-0)
- Approved Letter of Support for East Trinity Drive housing development (3-0)
- Approved $20,000 in County Aid Liquid Fuels for Redbank and Richland Townships (3-0)
- Approved contract for Keystone Collections Group to collect delinquent taxes (3-0)
- Approved $12,834.44 Westlaw software subscription renewal (3-0)
- Tabled Ordinance No. 2 to raise hotel tax from 3% to 5% (3-0)
- Approved $13,746.57 in budget transfers (3-0)
November 28, 2023
The Board of Commissioners approved several professional service contracts, including a $84,000 consulting renewal and an opioid settlement fund pass-through agreement. They also authorized a series of budget transfers totaling $26,457.82 and approved multiple personnel hires and probationary completions.
- Approved $84,000 contract renewal with Delta Development Group, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved contract with Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. for Opioid Settlement Funds (3-0)
- Approved CYS contracts for Angie Shirey ($150-$1,500/hr) and Language Solutions Teams ($80/hr) (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers totaling $26,457.82 (3-0)
- Approved contract renewal with Kevin L. Reichard for engineering services at $75/hr (3-0)
- Approved Pitney Bowes Inc. mail machine contract for $720.36 annually (3-0)
- Approved Porter Township 2023 County Aid Liquid Fuels revision request (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires for MHDD, 911, and Prison (3-0)
November 28, 2023
The Salary Board abolished one CYS Caseworker Supervisor position and created another with a different pay scale. Both actions were approved by a unanimous vote of the board.
- Abolished CYS Caseworker Supervisor E/NU 1 position ($36,101.93 to $46,877.78) (4-0)
- Created CYS Caseworker Supervisor E/NU 3 position ($40,112.80 to $50,668.80) (4-0)
November 28, 2023
The board approved the meeting agenda and the October 24, 2023, minutes. Members also accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report. The board noted $270,200.55 in total funds to be distributed on December 1st.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved October 24, 2023 minutes
- Accepted Clarion County Employee Status Report
November 14, 2023
The Board of Commissioners approved the tentative 2024 budget and awarded a contract for the Armstrong Trails Brady Tunnel Rehabilitation. The board also authorized a state funding request and approved several personnel changes and budget transfers.
- Approved Tentative 2024 Budget
- Approved $1,377,000.00 contract to Francis J Palo, Inc. for Brady Tunnel Rehabilitation
- Approved Resolution No. 18 of 2023 for Local Share Account funding request
- Approved $270,076.00 PEMA State Homeland Security Agreement (3-0)
- Reappointed Dave Cypert to Housing and Redevelopment Authority Board (term 1/1/2024–12/31/2028)
- Approved $64,102.90 in budget transfers for various departments (3-0)
- Approved Central Accounting Report (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including promotions, pay increases, and separations (3-0)
November 14, 2023
The Salary Board abolished several positions and created new roles for the Treasurer's office, Commissioners' office, and 911 services. These changes include shifting some roles from exempt salary to hourly pay scales.
- Abolished Deputy Treasurer Full-Time 70 hours position (4-0)
- Created Deputy Treasurer Full-Time 80 hours position, $16.00 to $20.30 (4-0)
- Abolished Deputy Chief Clerk Exempt 1 Full-Time position (4-0)
- Created Deputy Chief Clerk Full-Time 80 hours position, $17.00 to $21.25 (4-0)
- Created 911 Telecommunicator III Full-Time 80 hours position, $14.50 to $18.90 (4-0)
- Abolished VA Helper Part-Time/Temporary position (4-0)
- Abolished MHDD Forensic Liaison Full-Time position (4-0)
October 24, 2023
The Board of Commissioners approved the hiring of Darren Knox as Warden and authorized multiple contracts for payroll, insurance, and jail roof repairs. The board also approved grant funding for adult probation and renewed children's service contracts.
- Appointed Darren Knox as Warden at $60,000 annually
- Approved $49,972.36 contract with ADP, Inc. for payroll services
- Approved $11,500 contract with Jamestown Roofing, Inc. for jail roof foam installation
- Approved $48,121.00 PCCD Grant for Adult Probation
- Approved $13,942.21 lease for 17 Lenovo notebooks for Adult and Juvenile Probation
- Renewed medical/RX insurance with Delaware Valley Health Trust using $20,380.00 stabilization fund (2-1, one abstain)
- Approved contract renewals for Adelphoi Village and The Summit School for Children & Youth Services
- Approved budget transfers totaling $6,673.79
October 24, 2023
The Salary Board created and abolished specific positions at the prison to adjust pay scales and hours. All motions passed with unanimous votes.
- Created Full-Time Prison Office Manager E/NU 1 position ($36,101.93 to $46,877.78) (4-0)
- Abolished Full-Time Prison Office Manager NE/NU 4 position ($14.50 to $18.90) (4-0)
- Created Full-Time Prison Warden Exempt 4 position (80 hours per pay) (4-0)
- Abolished Full-Time Prison Warden Exempt 4 position (70 hours per pay) (4-0)
October 24, 2023
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 26, 2023. Members accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report. The board noted that $216,433.21 in total funds are to be distributed on November 1st.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved September 26, 2023 minutes
- Accepted Clarion County Employee Status Report
October 10, 2023
The Board of Commissioners approved a contract for a new courthouse steam boiler and several administrative resolutions. They also authorized new personnel hires and appointments to the Mental Health and Development Disabilities Advisory Board.
- Approved $132,572.06 contract with Deets Mechanical, Inc. for courthouse steam boiler
- Approved Resolution No. 16 of 2023 (Fair Housing Resolution)
- Approved Resolution No. 17 of 2023 (2023 CDBG Application)
- Approved five appointments to the Mental Health and Development Disabilities Advisory Board
- Approved facility use agreement with PennWest for Clarion Borough 3rd voting precinct
- Approved $3,600 maintenance agreement with Deets Mechanical, Inc. for 9-1-1 Call Center
- Approved 2023 CDBG General Application Certification
- Approved Title VI Program Plan and ADA Policy (2-1 abstention)
October 10, 2023
The Salary Board met for approximately one minute to conduct procedural business. No substantive decisions, new business, or policy changes were recorded.
- Approved October 10, 2023 agenda
- Approved September 26, 2023 minutes
September 26, 2023
The Board approved a Tourism Promotion Agreement and certified the Clarion County Economic Development Corporation as the county's Tourist Promotion Agency. Commissioners also authorized the Solicitor to draft an ordinance or resolution to raise the hotel tax rate from 3% to 5%.
- Approved Resolution No. 14 for DCNR Grant extension for Clarion River Access Study
- Certified Clarion County Economic Development Corporation as Tourist Promotion Agency
- Authorized Solicitor to raise Hotel Tax Rate (currently 3%, potentially to 5%)
- Approved Tourism Promotion Agreement with Clarion County Economic Development Corporation
- Approved 2024 Holiday Observance and Employee Pay Date schedules
- Approved $64,079.00 PCCD grant application for COVID-19 Mitigation in confinement facilities
- Approved CYS contract renewals for Belmont Harrison Juvenile District and Keystone Adolescent Center
- Approved personnel actions including new hires, promotions, and separations
September 26, 2023
The Salary Board met on September 26, 2023, and conducted procedural business only. No new business, old business, or substantive actions were recorded.
- Approved September 26, 2023 agenda
- Approved September 12, 2023 minutes
September 26, 2023
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 22, 2023. Members accepted the Employee Status Report. The board recorded a total fund portfolio of $26,804,872 as of August 31st.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved August 22, 2023 minutes
- Accepted Employee Status Report
September 12, 2023
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from August 22, 2023. No new business or substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved September 12, 2023 agenda
- Approved August 22, 2023 minutes
September 12, 2023
The Board approved bids for the Clarion County Jail roof replacement and parking lot improvements. They also authorized several service contracts for the courts, children's services, and mental health support. Additionally, the board approved a letter of support for a sidewalk project grant.
- Approved Jail Roof Replacement Bids (3-0)
- Approved Parking lot tar and chip and new asphalt Bids (3-0)
- Approved Facility Use Agreement for 2023 Autumn Leaf Festival (3-0)
- Approved law clerk contract with M. Amanda Hepinger at $4,900/month (2-1)
- Approved CYS contract renewals for Family Care of Children and Youth and Pathways Adolescent Center (3-0)
- Approved MH/DD contract with NAMI- Butler Co. for $35,000 (3-0)
- Approved $925 bid for Redbank Township minerals (3-0)
- Approved Letter of Support for TASA Grant 2nd Avenue Project (3-0)