John Bennawit

The work session included presentations on several agenda items. Vincent Cash presented a Change Order with Conference Technologies. Sheriff Christopher Leppler and Communications Director Michael Fitzpatrick presented a Renewal Agreement with Cross & Crown. Tania Maser presented a Memorandum of Understanding with Ware Institute of Civic Engagement. Robert Devonshire presented a resolution concerning a Budget Adjustment for Mosquito Funds. Jacquelyn Pfursich presented an Agreement with PayGOV.US, LLC. Additionally, Todd Kirkpatrick and Erin Kauffman presented the what3words global addressing system for potential implementation, which received support from various department heads. Discussions also included the March 4, 2026, Commissioners' Meeting Agenda, and Commissioner Yoder provided an update on the impacts of Avian Flu on local poultry farms and the status of Measles cases in Lancaster County.

The meeting agenda focused on several financial resolutions concerning funding through the Next Generation Farm Loan Program for three separate farm projects in Salisbury, Ephrata, and East Lampeter Townships, involving revenue obligation approvals. Furthermore, the Board approved two grant awards from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency to the Department of Public Safety for Hazardous Material Response and Preparedness, and an annual grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency for the Intermediate Punishment Program managed by Adult Probation and Parole Services. An administrative agreement with the Office of Developmental Programs for Behavioral Health/Developmental Services was also approved. Towards the end of the session, several residents provided public comments regarding data centers, artificial intelligence, and taxes, followed by a statement recognizing Black History Month.

The Work Session included presentations on several resolutions concerning Next Generation Farm Loans for multiple parties. Discussions also covered grant awards, specifically a Hazardous Material Response Fund Grant and a Hazardous Material Emergency Preparedness Grant from PEMA, where strategies for navigating decreased funding were explored. Other agenda items included a Grant Award with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), the presentation of an Administrative Entity Operating Agreement, and an Amended Agreement with Thompson Social Services regarding an increase in the base period of the current RFP. The agenda for the subsequent Commissioners' Meeting was also reviewed.

The key discussions and actions during the meeting included the approval of a Change Order with Conference Technologies, Inc. to purchase wireless microphones for courtrooms to mitigate tripping hazards, as part of the Courtroom Audio and Visual Redesign and Replacement project. The Commissioners also approved a renewal agreement with Cross and Crown to support Sheriff's Office recruitment through targeted advertising and social media outreach. Furthermore, a Memorandum of Understanding was approved with the Ware Institute of Civic Engagement at Franklin & Marshall College to place an intern to assist with improving outcomes for individuals with behavioral health needs in the court system. A resolution was passed to realize grant funds from the State of Pennsylvania for the Mosquito-borne Disease Control Grant program and to appropriate the funds for expenses. Finally, an agreement was approved with PayGOV.US, LLC to provide consolidated credit card processing for the Prothonotary's Office.

The meeting addressed several committee reports and key resolutions. The Personnel Committee's proposed Slate of Officers for 2026 was approved, including the appointment of committee assignments. The Finance Committee reviewed the financial report for the period ending December 31, 2025, which was subsequently approved subject to audit. Major actions included ratifying the acceptance of a PennDOT Bureau of Aviation Grant Agreement for acquiring support equipment (Resolution No. 01 of 2026). The Authority approved the continuation of Russell, Krafft & Gruber, LLP as legal counsel for 2026 (Resolution No. 02 of 2026). Consultant agreements were approved for Mead & Hunt for air service services (Resolution No. 03 of 2026) and for OS Strategies to provide lobbying services for securing Federal funds for a Tower/Terminal project (Resolution No. 04 of 2026). The Aeronautical Property Committee approved the assignment of the Rental Car Concession Agreement from Aero-Corp to AVIS Budget Car Rental, LLC (Resolution No. 05 of 2026) and approved a new Lease Agreement with Abella Aviation LLC (Resolution No. 06 of 2026). The Non-Aeronautical Property Committee approved the settlement agreement concerning Michel Galante and Anthony Galante (Resolution No. 07 of 2026). Staff reports covered updates on receivables collection, traffic data, FBO software implementation, ALDI project FAA approvals, and the hiring of a new General Manager for Alliance Aviation.