Lori A. Hirst

The meeting encompassed several administrative and operational actions, including the acknowledgment of purchase orders and financial transactions. Personnel transactions were approved, and the Board adopted proclamations for Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month and Intellectual Disabilities Awareness Month. A resolution regarding the designation of an agent for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program was adopted. Several agreements and contracts were finalized with external parties, including Cleveland Brothers, SBM Electronics, Jeanne Englert, Valued Relationships, Inc., and the PA Department of Environmental Protection. Furthermore, appointments were confirmed for representatives to the ICORRS Executive Board, and the meeting concluded with public commentary regarding local economic development and infrastructure projects.

The meeting focused on various personnel and compensation matters across multiple county departments. Actions taken included the creation and recreation of full-time and part-time positions for the courts, jury commission, district attorney office, prothonotary office, controller office, Belmont Complex, jail, public safety, and recycling center. Additionally, the board approved several salary adjustments and appointments for existing staff due to internal reorganizations, added duties, or seasonal requirements for the upcoming pool season.

Key discussions and actions included addressing public comments regarding tax collector payments and the agreement with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission. The Board acknowledged several weekly purchase orders totaling amounts for the weeks of October 21, October 28, and November 4, 2025, and acknowledged the financial transactions for October 2025. Personnel transactions for November 6, 2025, were approved. The Board acknowledged an agreement with FirstNet AT&T, approved agreements with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League (PIHL) and Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation (SPC), and approved a contract extension with Zelenkofske Axelroad LLC, as well as a Lease Agreement with Apollo Hose Company #3. Additionally, the Board adopted three Information Technology policies: the Security Policy and Procedures Manual, the Computer Usage and E-mail Policy, and the Password Management Policy. Reappointments were approved for Mr. Larry Ondrizek to the Housing Authority Board of Armstrong County for a one-year term, and for Mr. Michael Daquilante and Mr. John Strate to the Armstrong Conservation District Directors for respective four-year and one-year terms. Commissioner Fabian commented on the current State Budget Impasse leading to spending reductions.

The meeting addressed several administrative and operational matters. Financial reports included the acknowledgment of purchase orders for two separate weeks and the presentation of the 2025 Armstrong County Preliminary Budget for public inspection. Personnel Transactions for the date were approved. Several agreements and contracts were approved, including those with Trane, The Sidwell Company, UniFirst, Pictometry International Corp dba EagleView, and AT&T Fleet Complete. The Board also approved the FY 2025-2026 Placement Provider Purchase of Service Agreements with Bethany Christian Services, Pressley Ridge, and CHOR Youth & Family Services, Inc., as well as an Amendment to Agreement with Alternative Community Engagement Solutions (ACES). Announcements included the reopening date for all closed Senior Centers. During public comment, residents inquired about emergency definitions and 911 fees.

The agenda includes several administrative and financial items, such as the review of purchase orders and a personnel transaction report. Proclamations are proposed for 4-H Week and Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month. Other business involves the adoption of a KOZ Resolution, the awarding of a bid for a paving project, and the review and approval of various service agreements, contracts, and addendums with external organizations, technical schools, and state departments.