Jeffrey Balzer

The agenda for the meeting included the presentation of proclamations and special recognition certificates, including those for Human Trafficking Awareness Day and various 'Years of Service' awards. Key agenda items involved Solicitor's reports covering professional services agreements for Court Administration (including behavioral health treatment/consultation and forensic psychological services), acceptance of grant funds for the District Attorney, various agreements for the Domestic Relations department, and an amendment for the Election Bureau's voter notices. Human Resources detailed personnel actions including new hires, terminations, resignations, retirements, and returns to work. Behavioral Health & Developmental Services reviewed multiple agreements and amendments for client services. The Children's Bureau addressed an agreement with The Salvation Army and an amendment with The Bair Foundation. Information Systems considered terminal access agreements and software license renewals. Juvenile Probation sought approval for grant applications. The Planning department addressed amendments to Community Development Block Grant Programs and executed agreements under the Lead Hazard Control Program. Public Safety focused on approving the 2025 Hazard Mitigation plan, maintenance agreements for 911 infrastructure, and the termination/renewal of a hauling agreement. Public Works covered an extension for dumpster services, concert series agreements, and commitments for road salt participation. Westmoreland Manor addressed hospice services and change orders for a roof replacement project. Finally, Westmoreland County actions included designating signature authority, policy renewals, setting the 2026 mileage reimbursement rate, approving fire protection repair proposals, and addressing maintenance agreements for OnBase software. The meeting concluded with amendments to the 2025 and 2026 County Budgets.

The Westmoreland County Commissioners' meeting included discussions and approvals for various agreements, amendments, and resolutions. Key items included agreements for aging services and emergency shelter, amendments to agreements for aging services and disability resources, and rescinding an agreement for consulting services. The commissioners also approved facility rental agreements for the Children's Bureau, hardware maintenance and software license agreements for the Election Bureau, and new hires, rehires, and resignations for Human Resources. Additional approvals covered service maintenance for video monitoring and recording systems for Park Police, amendments to the County's Community Development Block Grant Program, and software maintenance and support agreements for the Prothonotary. The meeting also addressed system maintenance for Public Safety, maintenance agreements for Public Works, sales of properties from the Repository of Unsold Properties for the Tax Office, and bids for flags for Veteran's Affairs. Stipulations of Settlement in Tax Assessment Appeals and Professional Services Maintenance Agreements were also approved. Furthermore, the commissioners discussed and approved an investment grade energy audit agreement, ancillary provider participation agreement, an increase in the private pay rate, and amendments to policies and procedures for the Respite Care Program and Residence Agreement for Eagle Tree Apartments at Westmorland Manor. Finally, the meeting included amendments to the 2016 & 2017 Budgets, proclamations, appointments/reappointments to various councils and boards, certificates of special recognition and service, and the award of the 2017 Westmoreland County Tourism Grants.

The Westmoreland County Commissioners' meeting addressed various agenda items including agreements and amendments for Adult Probation, Area Agency on Aging, Behavioral Health/Developmental Services, Children's Bureau, and the Prison. The Controller was authorized to engage Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC for external audit services. The District Attorney-Victim/Witness program received grant funds from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency. New hires, rehires, resignations, retirements, and terminations in Human Resources were approved. Record Access Agreements for computer terminal access to Courthouse records were approved for several entities. An amendment to an agreement with Jane Sibenaller, APR, was approved to extend the term for an additional 3 years. The sale of properties from the Repository of Unsold Properties was approved. An agreement with Westmoreland County Community College for a Nurse Aide Training Program was approved, as well as an agreement with Laurel Legal Services, Inc. for legal services for residents. Amendments to the 2016 & 2017 Budgets for the Department of Financial Administration were also approved, along with multiple proclamations.

The meeting addressed various topics including fracking, renewable energy, and the need for a county health department. Approvals were granted for grant funds, usage agreements, and agreements for aging services and behavioral health. Amendments were made to agreements with Auberle and Avanco International, LLC, and agreements were approved with Appalachian Youth Services and Rolling Hills Industry, Inc. New hires, rehires, retirements, and resignations were addressed. Resolutions were approved for community development block grants, redevelopment assistance capital programs, and cooperation agreements. Agreements were made for advertising services, community development consulting, religious services at the Westmoreland County Prison, software maintenance, and emergency management performance grants. The sale of properties from the Repository of Unsold Properties was approved, and the county mileage reimbursement rate was updated. The submission of a nonbinding notice for the Intergovernmental Transfer Program was authorized, and the issuance of revenue notes for Seton Hill University was approved. Additionally, there were amendments to the 2016 & 2017 Budgets for the Department of Financial Administration, as well as several reappointments to various boards and authorities.

The Westmoreland County Commissioners convened to address various agenda items. Key actions included approving agreements and amendments for the Area Agency on Aging and Children's Bureau, acceptance of grant funds for the District Attorney-Victim/Witness program, and an agreement for ArcGIS Maintenance for Geographic Information Systems. Personnel actions, including new hires, resignations, retirements, and terminations, were approved, along with an agreement for radio advertising for a County Job Fair. Maintenance renewals for Veeam Software and agreements for psychological evaluations and testing for Juvenile Probation were also approved. The board addressed the demolition of the Belvedere Hotel, approved chaplain services for the Prison, accepted grant funds for Public Safety, and approved change orders and agreements for Public Works, including road resurfacing and line painting. Additionally, they addressed maintenance renewals for Tax Assessment, sale of properties for the Tax Office, satisfaction of mortgages, and exoneration of taxes. Amendments to the 2019 Budget for Westmoreland County and recognition of years of service for county employees were also part of the meeting.