The board meeting addressed several administrative, financial, and contractual matters. Key agenda items included the ratification of various warrant lists and payroll payments, as well as several 2026 budget transfers for county departments such as General County Operations, Prison, and District Attorney. Personnel status notices regarding new hires and separations were presented. Furthermore, the board approved several agreements and contracts, including a renewal purchase of service agreement for Children, Youth and Families, the selection of projects for the 2026 Community Development Block Grant, and a grant commitment letter for housing rehabilitation. Additional approvals were granted for energy conservation services, medical drug rebate services, medical assistance transportation allocations, and legal services for a bridge repair dispute.
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The board discussed and took action on numerous personnel and position-related matters across several departments. Actions included establishing pay rates, creating new positions such as an Operations Manager for the 911 Center and an EMA Coordinator, abolishing positions like the Director of Public Safety and an Assistant Director of Human Resources, and restructuring HR roles. Additionally, the board approved changes to the complement for various departments including Children, Youth, and Families, and addressed temporary pay rates for specific employees.
Aug 20, 2026·Board meeting
Blair County Board of Commissioners Commissioners Meeting
The board meeting covered several key items, including approval of warrant lists and budget transfers for highway, prison, and other county departments. Personnel status changes for various departments were noted. Sheriff's department requests for vehicle equipment, security screening equipment, and acceptance of a donated E-bike were approved. Other business included approval for the Coroner's office to provide data reports, engineering services for property demolition, signing of environmental and expenditure extension requests for social services, approval of a housing repair program, and grant application submissions for adult probation, medical assistance transportation, election integrity, and emergency management performance.
Jul 16, 2026·Board meeting
Blair County Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda
The board meeting addressed various administrative and financial matters, including the ratification of multiple warrant lists and payroll. Significant business included the approval of several 2026 budget transfers for county operations, prison inmate lodging, and insurance deductibles. The board approved infrastructure projects, including bridge replacements and a salt storage building, alongside various contracts and service agreements for the District Attorney's office, Public Safety/EMA, Children, Youth and Families, Social Services, and Fort Roberdeau. Furthermore, the board handled personnel actions, including employment and separations, approved revisions to the business travel expense policy, and authorized intermunicipal recycling grants.
