Clarion County public meetings in 2025
48 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12-23-2025 Salary Board.pdf
The Salary Board approved the 2026 salary increases for eligible exempt and non-exempt hourly positions, contingent on budget ratification. The board also created a temporary part-time Juvenile Probation Aid position. Both measures passed via roll call vote.
- Created temporary part-time Juvenile Probation Aid position ($13.91 - $18.44) (4-0)
- Approved 2026 salary increases for exempt and non-exempt hourly positions (3-1)
- Approved 2026 compensation plan and pay scale for non-exempt hourly positions (3-1)
- Approved 2026 compensation plan and pay scale for exempt salaried positions (3-1)
- Approved 2026 wage increases for eligible elected row officers (3-1)
- Approved updated 2026 position complement listing (3-1)
- Approved 2026 pay compensation administrative rules (3-1)
December 23, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 Final Budget and a resolution fixing tax rates, though Commissioner Tharan voted against both. The board also approved several service contracts, personnel changes, and budget transfers.
- Approved Final Budget FY 2026 (2-1)
- Approved Resolution No. 19 of 2025 fixing 2026 tax rates (2-1)
- Approved CCAP 2025 PComp renewal for $64,128.00 (3-0)
- Approved GIS services contract with Fox & Fox, Inc. at $1,200.00 per week (3-0)
- Approved Revize software and website contract for $2,032.00 setup plus $3,900.00 annually (3-0)
- Approved contract with Professional Family Care Services, Inc. for $72.76 - $105.38/day (3-0)
- Approved UMWA contract for Clarion County Probation Officers Union (2-1)
- Approved PEMA Cybersecurity Grant application for $238,469.49 (3-0)
December 23, 2025
The Clarion County Retirement Board approved financial institution appointments for FY 2026 and accepted the current employee retirement status report. The board voted to keep the annual employee retirement account interest rate at 4% and the actuarial assumed rate of return at 7.25%. A proposal for a cost-of-living increase for retirees was set at $0.00.
- Approved FY 2026 financial institution appointments (5-0)
- Maintained Annual Employee Retirement Account Interest Rate at 4% (5-0)
- Accepted Actuarial assumed rate of return at 7.25% (5-0)
- Approved $0.00 cost-of-living increase for retirees (5-0)
- Accepted Retirement Status Report (5-0)
- Approved agenda and November 26, 2025 minutes
December 9, 2025
The Salary Board approved the abolition of the Public Defender Social Worker position and the creation of a Public Defender Social Service Advocate position. The board also voted to discontinue a stipend for Will Vanbeek. All motions carried with unanimous votes.
- Discontinued Will Vanbeek stipend of $250/pay effective 11/29/2025 (4-0)
- Abolished Public Defender Social Worker position effective 11/24/2025 (4-0)
- Created Public Defender Social Service Advocate position effective 11/24/2025 (4-0)
December 9, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved several service contracts, personnel hires, and budget transfers. They authorized $91,000 in liquid fuels funding for five municipalities and appointed three members to the Airport Authority Board.
- Approved $91,000 in Liquid Fuels awards to Highland, Monroe, Callensburg, Sligo, and Licking (3-0)
- Approved $78,000 consulting contract renewal with Delta Development Group, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved $8,277.87 courthouse chiller maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls (3-0)
- Appointed Nikki Wolverton, Austin Miller, and Joseph Dechant to Airport Authority Board
- Approved $52,109 PCCD grant application for adult probation salaries (3-0)
- Approved contract with Butler County Community College Campus Police Department Independent Union (2-1)
- Approved purchase of two 2026 Ford Transit T350 vehicles for MHDDEI (3-0)
- Approved $699.75 bid for 0.750 acres of unlocated land in Farmington Township (3-0)
November 26, 2025
The board approved the meeting agenda, the October 25, 2025 minutes, and the Employee Status Report. The board reported a total fund portfolio of $30,270,527.30 as of October 31st. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
November 12, 2025
The Salary Board voted to abolish 13 different positions across various departments, including corrections, 911, and county parks. Three items regarding the Register and Recorder and Sheriff's office were tabled. The board also discontinued three employee stipends.
- Abolished Assessment County Helper, Commissioners Administrative Assistant, and Building Custodian (4-0)
- Abolished two 911 Telecommunicator I positions and one 911 Supervisor/Trainer position (4-0)
- Abolished four Correctional Officer I positions (4-0)
- Abolished two County Park Helper positions (4-0)
- Abolished Maintenance Helper (3-1)
- Abolished Prothonotary Deputy Clerk of Courts (3-1)
- Abolished Interim Chief Deputy of Register and Recorder (3-2)
- Tabled abolition of Deputy of Register and Recorder, Deputy Sheriff, and Sheriff Clerk Typist II
November 12, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 tentative budget and established the 2026 real estate tax rate following a county-wide reassessment. Other actions included approving employee insurance contributions, personnel changes, and a disc golf course agreement. An agreement to house inmates in Jefferson County was tabled.
- Approved Resolution No. 16 of 2025 establishing 2026 Real Estate Tax Rate (3-0)
- Approved 2026 Tentative Budget (2-1)
- Tabled agreement with County of Jefferson to house inmates at $75/day (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 17 of 2025 for Local Share Account funding request (3-0)
- Approved $22,765.00 tax collector bond renewal with Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America (3-0)
- Approved agreement with GoPaddle, LLC for Clarion County Park disc golf course repairs (3-0)
- Approved 2026 employee insurance contributions and holiday/pay calendar (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hire Eve Murphy at $47,000 annually (3-0)
October 28, 2025
The board approved the meeting agenda, the September 23, 2025 minutes, and the Employee Status Report. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
October 28, 2025
The Salary Board met on October 28, 2025, and conducted procedural business only. No new business, old business, or substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved October 28, 2025 agenda
- Approved October 14, 2025 minutes
October 28, 2025
The Board approved several grant applications for housing, healthcare, and cybersecurity, as well as a $300,000 PCCD grant for substance use disorder programs. They also approved new hires, employment separations, and various budget transfers. An agreement to house inmates in Jefferson County was tabled.
- Approved PHARE grant application for Homebuyer Assistance Program (3-0)
- Approved $300,000 PCCD Grant for MAT Program and SUD Reentry Coordinator (3-0)
- Approved PEMA Cybersecurity Grant application (3-0)
- Tabled agreement with Jefferson County to house inmates at $75/day per inmate
- Approved two land bids in Paint Township for $501.00 each (3-0)
- Approved three new hires and nine employment separations (3-0)
- Approved 21 budget transfers across various departments (3-0)
- Approved Central Accounting Report totaling $797,403.22 (3-0)
September 23, 2025
The Board approved several service contracts, a new office lease for District Judge Miller, and the acquisition of a Ford Transit van. They also approved various personnel actions and budget transfers, while tabling an agreement to house inmates in Jefferson County.
- Approved $48,600 office lease for District Judge Miller (2-0)
- Approved $122,168 Ford Transit van and $7,832 for lettering/inspection (2-0)
- Approved cleaning contracts for County Complex ($17,680) and Admin Building ($13,520) (2-0)
- Tabled agreement with Jefferson County to house inmates at $75 per day plus medical (2-0)
- Approved PHARE funds for Rapp Holding blighted property project at 11026 Rt. 322 (2-0)
- Approved $1,920 maintenance contract with Synder Heating & Cooling (2-0)
- Approved waiving $269.80 parcel data fee for Rimersburg Borough (2-0)
- Approved personnel items including one new hire, one rehire, one demotion, and seven separations (2-0)
September 23, 2025
The Board approved several service contracts, a judicial office lease, and the acquisition of a new transportation van. They also authorized budget transfers and personnel actions, while tabling an agreement to house inmates in Jefferson County.
- Approved $48,600 office lease for District Judge Miller (2-0)
- Approved $31,200 total annual cleaning contracts with Extreme Cleaning Solutions, LLC (2-0)
- Approved acceptance of 2025 Ford Transit Van and related costs totaling $129,999.99 (2-0)
- Tabled agreement with County of Jefferson to house inmates at $75 per day plus medical (2-0)
- Approved PHARE funds for Rapp Holding blighted property project at 11026 Rt. 322 (2-0)
- Approved $1,920 maintenance contract with Synder Heating & Cooling for 9-1-1 Center (2-0)
- Approved waiving $269.80 parcel data fee for Rimersburg Borough (2-0)
- Approved reappointment of Hunter McClelland and Andrew Turner as Conservation District Directors
September 09, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved a new Demolition and Rehabilitation Fund Ordinance and a Fair Housing Resolution. They also authorized several CYS contract renewals, a $76,847 hotel tax budget request, and various personnel changes.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2 of 2025 Demolition and Rehabilitation Fund (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 14 of 2025 Fair Housing Resolution (3-0)
- Approved $76,847.00 4th Quarter Hotel Tax budget request (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract renewals for PerspectVE, The Blair Foundation, and Adelphoi Village (3-0)
- Approved $2,000.00 Probation contract amendment with CDI/BTM (3-0)
- Approved $600.00 bid for Piney Township minerals (3-0)
- Appointed Beth McCandless to the Assessment Auxiliary Board of Appeals (3-0)
- Approved personnel hires, demotions, and separations (3-0)
September 09, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved a new demolition and rehabilitation ordinance and a fair housing resolution. They also authorized a $76,847 hotel tax budget request and renewed several Children and Youth Services contracts.
- Approved Ordinance No. 2 of 2025 Demolition and Rehabilitation Fund (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 14 of 2025 Fair Housing Resolution (3-0)
- Approved $76,847.00 4th Quarter Hotel Tax budget request (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract renewals for PerspectVE, The Blair Foundation, and Adelphoi Village (3-0)
- Approved $2,000.00 Probation contract amendment with CDI/BTM (3-0)
- Approved $600.00 bid for Piney Township minerals (3-0)
- Appointed Beth McCandless to Assessment Auxiliary Board of Appeals (3-0)
- Approved personnel hires, demotions, and separations (3-0)
August 26, 2025
The board approved the meeting agenda, the July 22, 2025 minutes, and the Employee Status Report. The board noted that $249,782.67 in funds are scheduled for distribution on September 1st.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
August 26, 2025
The Salary Board abolished one MHDD Program Coordinator position to create another at a higher pay grade. The board also approved the creation of a full-time CYS Caseworker I position.
- Abolished MHDD Program Coordinator position effective 08/11/2025 (4-0)
- Created MHDD Program Coordinator position ($19.06 - $23.59) effective 08/11/2025 (4-0)
- Created CYS Caseworker I position ($18.00) effective 08/19/2025 (4-0)
August 26, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved a $72,495 contract for the Mill Creek Road bridge rehabilitation and several service contracts for Children and Youth Services and Human Services. They also authorized a resolution regarding Commonwealth budget deadlines and approved multiple personnel changes.
- Approved Resolution No. 13 of 2025 regarding Commonwealth budget deadlines (3-0)
- Approved $72,495 contract with Larson Design Group for Mill Creek Road bridge rehabilitation (3-0)
- Approved $4,738.20 contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Taser 7 Certification (3-0)
- Approved $12,000 Meals on Wheels contract and $65,000 Bridge House Services contract (3-0)
- Approved $47,363 grant renewal for Center for Community Resources case management (3-0)
- Approved facility use agreements for Clarion County Park and PennWest Marwick Boyd Lobby (3-0)
- Approved personnel hires, promotions, and separations across multiple departments (3-0)
- Approved $500 bid for 10 acres of minerals in Toby Township (3-0)
August 12, 2025
The Salary Board abolished one full-time Legal Assistant position for the District Attorney. The board also discontinued two out-of-class stipends and approved one new out-of-class stipend.
- Abolished District Attorney Legal Assistant position effective 07/14/2025 (3-0)
- Discontinued $500 per pay stipend for Teresa Holdren effective 04/28/2025-08/08/2025 (3-0)
- Discontinued $250 per pay stipend for Sandy Ion effective 04/28/2025-08/08/2025 (3-0)
- Approved $250 per pay stipend for William Vanbeek (CYS) effective 07/21/2025 (3-0)
August 12, 2025
The Board approved renovation bids for the County Courthouse and renewed multiple Children and Youth Services contracts. They also authorized several grants, personnel changes, and a resolution for hospital development notes.
- Approved courthouse renovation bids: CBF Contracting, Inc. for Scope #1 ($1,286,000.00) and Fred L. Burns, Inc. for Scope #2 ($492,350.00) (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 12 of 2025 regarding hospital development notes up to $55,000,000 (3-0)
- Approved contract renewals for nine Children and Youth Services providers (3-0)
- Approved $10,000 grant agreement for the Pennsylvania Violent Death Reporting System (3-0)
- Approved DCED Election Integrity Grant of $121,308.55 (3-0)
- Approved appointment of Theresa Edder to the Clarion County Library System Board (3-0)
- Approved waiver of $2,350.00 parcel data fee for Pennsylvania One Call System, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved new hires and separations for Corrections, Courts, CYS, Domestics, and Sheriff (3-0)
July 22, 2025
The Board appointed Farmer’s Trust to manage and hold retirement funds effective August 1, 2025. Additionally, the Board adopted a resolution for lump-sum payouts to terminated employees with less than $7,000 in their accounts.
- Appointed Farmer’s Trust as investment manager and custodian (Passed with opposition from Commissioner White)
- Adopted Resolution No. 1 for 2025 providing lump-sum payouts for terminated employees with less than $7,000 contributed (Passed without opposition)
- Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (Passed without opposition)
- Accepted Clarion County Employee Status Report (Passed without opposition)
June 8, 2025
The Salary Board approved the creation of a Public Defender Social Worker and a Domestics Receptionist Caseworker. A proposal to abolish the Administrative Assistant position in the commissioners office was denied.
- Created Public Defender Social Worker position (4-0)
- Created Domestics Receptionist Caseworker position (4-0)
- Abolishing Commissioners Administrative Assistant denied (2-2)
June 8, 2025
The Board approved a $1,071,459 grant for non-emergency medical transportation and renewed several contracts for Children and Youth Services and Mental Health. They also authorized agreements for a Solid Waste Plan update and approved various personnel changes and budget transfers.
- Approved $1,071,459 grant for non-emergency medical transportation (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract renewals including $110,000 for Child to Family Connections (3-0)
- Approved Mental Health contract renewals for ALP Creations and Nulton Diagnostics (3-0)
- Approved agreements for Solid Waste Plan Update with six transfer stations and landfills (3-0)
- Approved letters of support for Ashland Township road reconstruction applications (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including hiring First Assistant DA at $70,000 annually (3-0)
- Approved six budget transfers across various departments (3-0)
- Approved Central Accounting Report (3-0)
June 24, 2025
The Retirement Board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from May 27, 2025. The board accepted the employee status reports, which noted a fund portfolio of $27,355,375 as of May 31.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Approved May 27, 2025 minutes
- Accepted Employee Status Reports
June 24, 2025
The Salary Board abolished the MHDD DD Waiver Coordinator position and created a new MHDD Family Liaison position, both effective June 24, 2025. Both roles are designated as NE/NU 6 at 80 hours per pay period.
- Abolished MHDD DD Waiver Coordinator position (4-0)
- Created MHDD Family Liaison position (4-0)
June 24, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved multiple contract renewals for Children and Youth Services for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. They also authorized a USDA loan resolution and a community facilities grant agreement. Additional actions included approving personnel changes, budget transfers, and a hotel tax marketing grant.
- Approved Resolution No. 11 of 2025 USDA Loan Resolution (3-0)
- Approved USDA Community Facilities Grant Agreement (3-0)
- Approved 12 Children and Youth Services contract renewals for FY 2025-2026 (3-0)
- Approved MOU for Behavioral Health Court Discretionary Grant of $6,264.00 (3-0)
- Approved 2025 GIS Services Price List and Parcel Plot change policy (3-0)
- Approved $1,500.00 Hotel Tax marketing grant for Chainsaw Carvers Event (3-0)
- Approved personnel actions including new hires, a demotion, and a separation (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers for Misc. Government and District Attorney (3-0)
May 27, 2025
The Salary Board met on May 27, 2025, and conducted procedural business. No substantive policy decisions, budget items, or new business were addressed.
- Approved May 27, 2025 agenda
- Approved May 13, 2025 minutes
May 27, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved a multi-million dollar line of credit and a grant application for the Brady’s Bend Overlook. They also authorized insurance renewals, professional service contracts, and several board appointments.
- Approved Ordinance No. 1 of 2025 for $3,500,000.00 line of credit (3-0)
- Approved Resolution No. 10 of 2025 to apply for up to $250,000 for Brady’s Bend Overlook rehabilitation (3-0)
- Approved PCoRP General Liability Insurance Renewal at cost of $457,007.00 (3-0)
- Approved contract renewal with MCM Consulting Group, Inc. for 9-1-1 planning (3-0)
- Appointed Andrew Harbaugh and Tim Reed to Assessment Board of Appeals, and Jackie Love and Carla Magrini to Assessment Auxiliary Board of Appeals (3-0)
- Approved agreement with Cindy Callihan for election help services at $14.85 per hour (3-0)
- Approved tax claim bids for Strattanville Borough ($100.00) and Perry Township ($200.00) (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires, rate adjustments, and separations (3-0)
May 13, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved contract renewals for Mental Health, Early Intervention, and Developmental Disabilities services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The board also authorized an EMS county-wide study and approved several personnel changes, including the hire of a temporary maintenance helper for an HVAC project.
- Approved EMS county-wide study agreement with Commonwealth of PA (3-0)
- Approved GIS/Mapping services agreement with Leah Smith at $30/hour (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract with New Life Adolescents at $416.06 per day (3-0)
- Approved FY 2025-2026 Developmental Disabilities contract renewals (3-0)
- Approved FY 2025-2026 Early Intervention contract renewals (3-0)
- Approved FY 2025-2026 Mental Health contract renewals (3-0)
- Approved $1,600 data fee waiver for DEP Parcel Data (3-0)
- Approved personnel hires, promotions, and separations (2-1)
May 13, 2025
The Salary Board abolished the exempt Director of GIS position and created a new Director of GIS position under a different classification. The Board also approved the creation of a temporary part-time County Helper position for the Register & Recorder's office.
- Abolished Director of GIS (Exempt 3) position (3-1)
- Created Director of GIS (NE/NU 8) position (3-1)
- Created temporary part-time County Helper position in Register & Recorder's office (5-0)
April 22, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution and cooperation agreement to establish a Property Assessed Clean Energy program. They also authorized a service agreement for cost allocation planning and approved several personnel changes.
- Approved Resolution No. 9 of 2025 establishing a Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (3-0)
- Approved Cooperation Agreement with PP&L Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF) (3-0)
- Approved $5,600 annual service agreement with Maximus US Services, Inc. (3-0)
- Approved letter of support for PennDOT District 10 FY 2026 Community Funding Project grant (3-0)
- Appointed Derek Frank as county representative to Northwest Central Pa Emergency Response Group (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires for Corrections, CYS, and Sheriff (3-0)
- Approved Central Accounting Report (3-0)
- Approved proclamations for Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Month and National Correctional Officers & Employees Week
April 22, 2025
The Salary Board approved the abolition of the Assistant District Attorney position and the creation of a First Assistant District Attorney position. The Board also approved the creation of a temporary part-time Maintenance Helper position.
- Abolished Assistant District Attorney position (4-0)
- Created First Assistant District Attorney position (4-0)
- Created temporary part-time Maintenance Helper position (3-1)
May 13, 2025
The board approved the agenda and the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. The board also accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved the agenda (unanimous)
- Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report (unanimous)
April 08, 2025
The Board approved several new hires, promotions, and employment separations across multiple departments. They also authorized a $10,000 contract for forensic pathologist services and approved two hotel tax marketing grants totaling $6,500.
- Approved $10,000 contract with Lyell P. Cook for Forensic Pathologist Services
- Approved $3,500 hotel tax grant for Clarion County Fair and $3,000 for Clarion Kindness Project
- Approved promotion of Derek Frank to Director of Public Safety at $62,000 annually
- Approved GIS/Mapping services agreement with Leah Smith at $30.00 per hour
- Approved Emergency Operations Plan and Hazard Mitigation Grant documents
- Approved facility use for Clarion County Softball Fall League and PennWest voting precinct
- Approved letter of support for Porter Township DCED Multi-modal Transportation Fund application
- Approved personnel items including new hires for 911, Corrections, and Elections
April 08, 2025
The Salary Board approved the creation of three positions and the abolition of two. These changes affect the 911, Courts, and Children and Youth Services (CYS) departments.
- Created temporary part-time 911 Public Safety Consultant position (3-0-0)
- Abolished full-time Courts Law Clerk position effective 09/01/2025 (3-0-0)
- Created full-time Courts Law Clerk position effective 08/25/2025 (3-0-0)
- Abolished full-time CYS Administrative Assistant position effective 04/04/2025 (3-0-0)
- Created full-time CYS Fiscal Officer I position effective 04/04/2025 (3-0-0)
March 25, 2025
The board approved the meeting agenda, the February 25, 2025 minutes, and the Employee Status Report. The record notes $214,056.98 in total funds to be distributed on April 1st.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
March 11, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved several service contracts for Children and Youth Services and Early Intervention. They authorized two hotel tax marketing grants and a second-quarter hotel tax budget. The board also approved various personnel changes and a land lease for Public Safety.
- Approved Resolution No. 8 of 2025 for Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant financing (3-0)
- Approved Letter of Support for CenClear’s HAT Telehealth Pilot Grant (3-0)
- Approved two 4-year vehicle leases from Clarion Ford for CYS: one Ford Escape at $7,186.14/year and one Ford Explorer at $10,639.81/year (3-0)
- Approved CYS contract renewal with Butcher & Winkler at $160.00/hour (3-0)
- Approved $150.00/monthly land lease in Richland Township for Public Safety (3-0)
- Approved $25,000.00 annual contract with SOAR Pediatric Development Therapy (3-0)
- Approved hotel tax grants: $750.00 to East Brady Area Development Corp and $3,500.00 to Wolfs Corners Fair (3-0)
- Approved $62,950.00 2nd Quarter 2025 hotel tax budget (2-1)
March 11, 2025
The Clarion County Salary Board approved the creation of a full-time Law Clerk position for the courts. The role is designated as NE/NU 8 with a pay range of $22.66 to $29.36 per hour.
- Approved creation of full-time Law Clerk position effective 09/01/2025 (4-0)
February 25, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved several professional service agreements for legal, assessment, and mapping services. They also authorized a recycling program contract, a stormwater management review contract, and various personnel hires and promotions.
- Approved Resolution No. 7 of 2025 regarding Real Estate Tax Sale Law service (3-0)
- Approved assessment consultation agreement with Sammartino, Stout & Lo Presti at $225/hour (3-0)
- Approved Dinsmore & Shohl LLP as Bond Counsel for Courthouse Renovation Project (3-0)
- Approved GIS/Mapping services agreement with Leah Smith at $30/hour (3-0)
- Approved CYS legal counsel contract renewal with Logue & Urik, P.C. not to exceed $68,000 (3-0)
- Approved $6,267.25 grant application for Court Interpreter Services (3-0)
- Appointed Jake Bauer, Gennie Gerow, and Kinza Kashmiri to Tourist Promotion Committee (3-0)
- Approved contracts for Noble Environmental Specialty Recycling and EADS Group, Inc. (3-0)
February 25, 2025
The Salary Board voted to abolish the full-time union position of Deputy Clerk of Courts Prothonotary effective March 14, 2025. The board also approved a temporary stipend for an employee working out of class.
- Abolished full-time union Deputy Clerk of Courts Prothonotary position effective 03/14/2025 (4-1)
- Approved $500 per pay stipend for Sherry Yates for working out of class from 02/18/2025 to 03/31/2025 (4-0)
February 25, 2025
The board approved the agenda and the meeting minutes from January 28, 2025. The board also accepted the Clarion County Employee Status Report. Financial data was presented showing a portfolio balance of $28,661,853.00 as of January 31st.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved January 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Clarion County Employee Status Report (unanimous)
February 11, 2025
The Board of Commissioners approved Resolution No. 5 of 2025 establishing a burn ban and renewed a GIS software contract for $12,285.00. They also approved several personnel changes, budget transfers, and a letter of support for the Rail 66 County Trail grant application.
- Approved Resolution No. 5 of 2025 – Burn Ban (3-0)
- Approved Letter of Support for Rail 66 County Trail grant application
- Appointed Sherry Kahle to the Clarion County Assessment Auxiliary Board of Appeals
- Approved GIS software contract renewal with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for $12,285.00 (3-0)
- Approved personnel items including new hires, promotions, and separations (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers for January 22 – February 4, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved Central Accounting Report (3-0)
February 11, 2025
The Salary Board approved the creation of two part-time 911 Telecommunicator I positions. The board also abolished one full-time Chief Deputy Register & Recorder position and created a new full-time Chief Deputy Register & Recorder position with increased hours.
- Created 911 Telecommunicator I part-time position, 48 hours per pay (4-0)
- Created 911 Telecommunicator I part-time position, 48 hours per pay (4-0)
- Abolished Chief Deputy Register & Recorder full-time position, 70 hours per pay (4-0)
- Created Chief Deputy Register & Recorder full-time position, 75 hours per pay (4-0)
January 28, 2025
The Salary Board approved the abolition and creation of several county positions to adjust employment status and pay scales. These changes affect the Mental Health and Drug Diversion (MHDD) office, the Public Defender's office, and the Probation office.
- Abolished full-time MHDD Early Intervention Coordinator position (4-0)
- Created part-time MHDD Early Intervention Coordinator position (4-0)
- Abolished full-time Assistant Public Defender NE/NU 7 position (4-0)
- Created full-time Assistant Public Defender Exempt 5 position (4-0)
- Abolished temporary part-time Probation Office Assistant position (4-0)
January 28, 2025
The board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from December 26, 2024. Members accepted the Employee Status Report, which detailed fund distributions and portfolio totals. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved December 26, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Employee Status Report (unanimous)
January 14, 2025
The Board approved several service contracts, including courthouse software updates and waste management. They also confirmed appointments for the Airport and Industrial Development Authorities and approved a series of personnel hires and rate adjustments.
- Approved $6,288.20 software update agreement with Eastern Elevator (3-0)
- Approved waste management contract with Tri-County Industries at $174.95/month (3-0)
- Approved appointments and reappointments for Clarion County Airport Authority (3-0)
- Approved appointments and reappointments for Clarion County Industrial Development Authority (3-0)
- Approved $125/hour contract with Danielle Melillo, Inzana & Melillo, LLP for Conflict Counsel (3-0)
- Approved $646.16 tax assessment refund for Map # 17-010-030-000-00 (3-0)
- Approved a series of personnel hires, promotions, and rate adjustments (3-0)
- Approved budget transfers and the Central Accounting Report (3-0)
January 14, 2025
The Salary Board met on January 14, 2025, and conducted procedural business only. No new business or substantive actions were recorded.
- Approved January 14, 2025 agenda
- Approved December 26, 2024 minutes
January 2, 2025 Reorganization Meeting
The Board of Commissioners held a reorganization meeting to establish leadership roles, board assignments, and administrative schedules for 2025. The board approved appointments for the Chief Clerk, Deputy Chief Clerk, and County Solicitor, and designated the county's banks of deposit.
- Appointed Commissioner Brosius as Chairman (3-0)
- Appointed Commissioner Tharan as Vice-Chairman (2-0, 1 abstain)
- Appointed Commissioner White as Secretary (3-0)
- Approved 2025 board and department assignments for Commissioners (3-0)
- Approved appointments of Mindy L. Frampton (Chief Clerk), Shelly A. Parkes (Deputy Chief Clerk), and Gabriel Fera PC (County Solicitor) (3-0)
- Approved 2025 Banks of Deposit (3-0)
- Approved 2025 meeting schedules for Commissioners, Salary Board, Retirement Board, Board of Inspectors, and Records Improvement (3-0)
- Approved 2025 mileage reimbursement rate of $0.625 per mile (3-0)