Keith A. Button

The work session addressed numerous agenda items, including requests for re-appointments and new appointments to the Crawford County Hospital Authority and Airport Authority boards. The IT agenda included a request to purchase a replacement Storage Area Network (SAN) exceeding the budgeted amount. Various financial actions were presented for ratification or approval, such as paying invoices for planning services, state association dues, and consulting agreements for Assessment/GIS services. Public safety items included approving payments for EMS Plan Administrator costs and Mass Notification System renewal, as well as purchasing replacement radio batteries and antennas. Human Services discussed allocations for MATP and various CYS/JP and Professional Contracts for FY 25/26. The session also included ratification of payments for courthouse remodeling, approval for a shared bridge inspection, and a resolution to restructure the CATA Board of Directors.

The agenda included motions before the board regarding the Correctional Facility, specifically setting the hourly rate for two new Per-Diem Correctional Officers, Kelly McCoy and Kelly Broadbent, effective March 2, 2026. Information items included rate updates for personnel in Public Safety (Kelsey Durovey) and the Correctional Facility (Cody Buchanan and Michael Scott), based on years of service and applicable contracts. Under Assessment, the emergency transfer rate for Tyler Lynch, Full-Time Assessor/GIS Tech, was noted. A correction was also required for the previously reported annual salary of Janet Courson, Full-Time Chief Assessor, adjusting it from $56,000.00 to $56,500.00 per year.

The work session agenda included several departmental requests requiring approval or ratification. Veteran's Services requested approval to purchase US Flags. Public Safety sought renewal of the annual maintenance agreement for PROQA dispatch protocols. Assessment/GIS involved ratifying a rate adjustment agreement and approving payment for professional services. The APO requested signature for a contract with GovAI and approval for the 2026 invoice payment. The Courts requested approval for payments for judicial and attorney bar association dues, and confirmation of furniture purchases for an MDJ office. CCCF sought ratification for emergency repair payments and permission to purchase specialized toilets. IT requested various purchases including UPS batteries, MFA licenses, software support, and Enterprise Agreement renewal, along with approval for a new MFA policy. Human Services noted several administrative agreements and purchase requisitions. Maintenance addressed ratification of remodeling invoices and requested a time extension and payment for a bridge project. Planning requested approval for payments related to training wages, software license renewal, and engineering services, as well as payment for a public notice. The Treasurer requested ratification and approval for data system support and tax claim maintenance payments. Finance items included payments for Stormwater Fees, a budget appropriation, and trip reimbursements. Commissioners discussed approving a loan agreement and Tax Collector Bonds Proposal, and received notifications regarding several DEP permit applications related to sewage discharge, facility construction, and bridge replacement.

The Board of Commissioners meeting covered various administrative and financial actions. Key discussions included approving the payment of bills totaling over $2.8 million. Several ratification requests were addressed, such as approving a cooperation agreement for the Bessmer Trail extension, ratifying a payment to Lindsay Refrigeration for emergency repairs at the Correctional Facility, seeking approval to create a temporary position in the Courts department, and ratifying the purchase of phone system redundancy and multi-factor authentication licenses. Other items involved ratifying the purchase of an audiovisual conference system for Courtroom 1 and Windex phones for various departments. County Maintenance ratified payments for courthouse remodeling, tree removal near the jail, and maintenance services. The Planning department secured approvals for reimbursements related to the whole home repair program and approved contracts for home repairs with two different homeowners, as well as a letter of understanding with Stone Memorial Library for facade rehabilitation work using a Community Development Block Grant. Approval was also sought for nine Crawford Inspired Minigrants awarded recipients. Human Services requested approvals for various fiscal year service agreements with Veno International Incorporated and new contracts with Benchmark Family Services and Twin Pines Family Services for foster care. Finance ratified an invoice for the county's CIS adjusted match and the purchase of a Dell laptop. The Sheriff's office ratified cruiser strut replacement and secured a two-year contract with Law Enforcement Services for calendar sales. The election office requested approval for a surveillance camera purchase using election integrity grant funds and ratified the payment for 62 election supply boxes. Finally, the Commissioners approved annual CCAP dues and the distribution of Emergency Medical Services opioid incentive program funds to several local entities. Discussions also occurred regarding new hires and transfers, specifically setting the rate for a new HR payroll specialist.

The meeting included the approval of minutes from a full session on November 12th and a work session on November 19th, 2025, as well as the approval of various payments and contracts. Key financial discussions involved approving a payment of $4,130,432.86 for a period ending November 25th, 2025, and approving several non-budgeted emergency repair payments for the correctional facility, including cooler repairs, dishwasher repairs, and replacing cameras destroyed by an inmate. Contract approvals included one for Heagen Business Machines for copy maintenance supplies, two contracts with Thompson Reuters for law library materials, and a five-year contract for legal services. The County Planning section addressed reimbursements related to the workforce retention program and a construction payment for the Meatville Central Fire Station. The County Finance section ratified loan payments for the 2016 and 2015 judicial center loans and approved a four-year contract for single audits. The Retired Board meeting separately addressed a motion to deny a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for retirees at this time, citing fund solvency concerns, and approved a GRS invoice for actuarial services. An emergency new hire for a correctional officer was also ratified during the salary board portion.