Barbara Clemmons

The meeting commenced with an invocation and the pledge of allegiance. Key actions included the approval of the February 5th minutes and the subsequent payment of bills totaling $815,45.33 for accounts payable, along with payroll and other specific accounts. The treasurer's report, including general and reserve account balances, was accepted. Discussions covered the proclamation recognizing the chartering of the Big Valley FFA Alumni and Supporters Chapter, which was approved. Significant attention was given to the data center hardware refresh, with approval granted for a quote of $224,888.22 from Winslow Technology Group to preempt anticipated market price increases and maintenance costs. A three-year agreement with TeleSystem for VoIP service was approved, expected to lower the monthly bill by approximately $2,000 annually. Further agenda items dealt extensively with the West Railroad Bridge replacement project, including time extensions for construction completion and supplemental inspection services, ratification of the construction contract with Wenbrook Contracting for $2,433,084, and approval of related addenda and a resolution amending the agreement with PennDOT due to a project cost decrease. Additionally, the board accepted an annual aid award notification for the feeding assistance program and approved a modification to an agreement with Eids regarding engineering services for the YMCA pool ceiling, capping the county's contribution at $60,000. Finally, subrecipient agreements for the CDBG program with Derry Township and Brown Township were addressed.

The meeting addressed several salary and position adjustments. Key actions included approving a $10,000 salary increase request for the Court Reporter, approving the use of Incentive Funds for an Employment Program requested by Domestic Relations, and increasing the hours for the Clerk position in the Coroner's office. The Board also abolished the Tax Services Clerk position and created a combined Tax Services/Elections/Voter Registration/Veterans Affairs Clerk position. Structural changes within the Correctional Facility were approved, abolishing one Supervisor position and creating a Deputy Warden of Support Services position with a set salary. Salary updates and new part-time positions were approved for the Physical Plant Director and a new Project Manager role, respectively. A request to change the Paralegal job description and paygrade in the Public Defender's office was initially voted down, but a subsequent motion approved the job description change while retaining the existing salary grade 11. Finally, a salary increase for the Deputy Chief Assessor position was approved, contingent upon a corresponding salary reduction for the Chief Assessor.

The meeting involved the approval of various bills across multiple funds, including the General Fund, Payroll Account, 911 Account, Children and Youth Account, Liquid Fuels Act 89 Account, CDBG Account, CDBG Home Program Account, and Act 137 Account. The Treasurer's Report was approved subject to audit. Key agenda items included the approval of the Inmate Telecommunications Agreement with Combined Public Communications, LLC, and the unanimous approval of a Proclamation designating February 2026 as Career and Technical Education Month. The Board also adopted Ordinance 1 of 2026 concerning a county demolition and rehabilitation fund, approved a Five-year Engineering Services Agreement with Keller, and a Youth Level of Service/Case Management Inventory 2.0 Test Usage Agreement. Further approvals covered an Infrastructure Bank Loan Agreement with PennDOT for bridge repair, an Addendum to the CAMA Software Agreement, and a Purchase of Service Agreement for Children and Youth services. Resolutions authorizing funds for the Mifflin County Community Revitalization Initiative and updated Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program documents were also approved. Personnel actions included hiring and promotion within Tax Services and Corrections. Finally, the appointment of David Becker to the Mifflin County Municipal Authority was approved.

The meeting included a review of the Warden's Report, which covered maintenance updates such as the replacement of water lines and installation of HVAC circulator pumps, as well as operational status for incidents, treatment services, and booking. Key medical updates included the hiring of a new part-time LPN and the extension of medical coverage hours starting January 1, 2026, with medical staff beginning pre-screening for new commitments. Food service reported rising costs but manageable pace, and a warming rack was purchased. Population reports detailed current census numbers and daily averages for 2025 compared to 2024, along with breakdowns of housed inmates by agency. Staffing updates noted one open Corrections Officer position and recent hires/losses. Contract discussions involved updates to communication rates, the status of housing contracts with Centre and Clinton Counties, and a forthcoming laboratory services contract. Other business addressed a scheduled Title 37 Inspection in March 2026, a new per-diem charge from the PA Department of Corrections for transferred inmates, and a policy update regarding fingerprint order issues.

The Commissioners' Regular Meeting addressed several administrative and financial matters. Key actions included the approval of payment for multiple fund accounts (General Fund, Payroll, 911, LEPC, Liquid Fuels, CDBG) and the approval of the Treasurer's Report, subject to audit. New business involved approving the exoneration of 2025 county portion per capita taxes for several townships, approving a refund for 2024 and 2025 real estate taxes due to a dwelling square footage error, and exonerating delinquent real estate taxes for a property in Derry Township. The Board also approved a Memorandum of Agreement with Teamster Local Union No. 776 for Lieutenants and confirmed the reappointment of two members to the Mifflin County Planning Commission. A request regarding Tax Claim 2026 Fees and Costs was approved, offers for two repository parcels in Lewistown Borough were rejected, and personnel actions, including promotions, rescissions, resignations, and retirements, were approved. The session also included a Public Hearing for the FFY 2025 CDBG Competitive Program Funding, and the unanimous approval of Fair Housing Resolution No. 1 of 2026, Resolution No. 2 of 2026 for the CDBG Application, and Resolution No. 3 of 2026 establishing a Section 504 Compliance Officer and Grievance Procedure. Approvals were also granted for a Change Order and a Pay Application related to the FFY 2022 CDBG Juniata Terrace Water Main Replacement project.