Michelle L. Shedden

The board addressed various personnel actions, including numerous hires, transfers, and status changes for roles across county departments. Significant business included the proclamation of several awareness months and days, the approval of an agreement for stenographic services with the Court of Common Pleas, a donation to the Troy Community Pool, and the authorization to advertise an ordinance regarding the creation of a land bank to mitigate blight. Several professional service agreements with community organizations, social service providers, and school districts were reviewed or approved, alongside the setting of salaries for new personnel. The meeting also featured updates from the Court of Common Pleas regarding law clerk and intern appointments, recognition for a local business achievement, and a brief report on an executive session held to discuss agency business.

The meeting agenda focused on subdivision and land development administration, including the review of various new applications for subdivisions in multiple townships. Several modification requests for property subdivisions and setbacks were discussed. Land development reviews covered projects such as a Dunkin Donuts, a Dollar General, a crypto data mine, and multiple solar energy facilities. Additionally, the commission addressed municipal zoning map changes, old business regarding site inspections for previous projects, and new business items including the adoption of public input policy guidelines and bylaw updates.

The meeting addressed a variety of administrative and operational items, including personnel actions such as hires and transfers for several departments. Proclamations were considered for upcoming observances, including International Firefighter Day and Court Employee Appreciation Week. Various contractual agreements and Memorandums of Understanding were reviewed, particularly concerning library systems, GIS interface software, children and youth services, and mental health agreements with local school districts. The board also acted on real estate repository sales and property tax exemption requests. Additionally, the Election Board planned for the advertisement of computing and canvassing returns for the upcoming primary election.

The Commission addressed multiple subdivision and land development applications, including solar energy facilities and residential projects, resulting in various approvals, conditional approvals, and tabled items. Discussions included the review of modification requests for subdivision standards, updates on active projects like the Rome Dollar General, and status reports on ongoing solar developments. The Commission also reviewed municipal ordinances, discussed internal reports, and granted a 90-day extension for a prior conditional approval.

The meeting involved numerous administrative considerations and appointments. Key agenda items included approving the appointment of Gabriel Fera PC as county solicitor, re-appointments to the Bradford Sullivan Transportation Authority, and various contractual matters such as the PA SAVIN Maintenance contract and agreements for HVAC services with Johnson Controls and economic development services with the Central Bradford Progress Authority. The board also addressed appointments to the Bradford County Agricultural Land Preservation Board, approved solicitor services renewal for the Planning Commission, and authorized the advertisement for RFPs for updating the County Comprehensive Plan and bids for Bridge #8 structural repairs. Personnel actions included approving several hires, transfers, and promotions across various departments, and reviewing the 2026 salaries for numerous county departments and elected officials. A ratification for emergency hazardous waste cleanup performed by Elk Environmental Services was also considered.