Natalie W Corman

The meeting addressed several key actions. The Board adopted Resolution 2 of 2026, which amends Board of Assessment Appeals procedures by designating August 1st as the deadline for annual appeals and implementing a grace period through September 1, 2026. Contracts and amendments approved or scheduled for the next agenda included modifications to tax assessment appeal regulations, an addendum with American Tower (Spectrasite) for the Rock Run Tower site regarding antenna height correction, a design services proposal with MG Architects for the Building Energy Storage System, an addendum with Shredding Solutions for computer asset destruction, and an addendum with Uniti Solutions for PS Ali services supporting E911. Transportation items approved included the final allocation for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, the amended allocation for MATP for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and the in-kind purchase of thirteen vehicles from Penn State University. The Board also approved a contract renewal with Rule 62 Club for recovery support services funded by opioid settlement funds. Items approved under the Consent Agenda included a grant agreement for the Hazardous Materials Response Fund Grant (HMRF) and a recertification with PEMA for Eagle Response Services. Furthermore, the Board approved a letter of support for St. Andrew's Episcopal Church's grant application for solar photovoltaic cells and approved the check run dated February 6, 2026.

The Board of Commissioners meeting addressed several personnel and non-personnel items. Key personnel actions included approving revisions to job descriptions and personnel requisitions for various departments: Conservation District (Resource Conservation Intern), Emergency Communications 911 (Technical Services Specialist), Human Services Transportation (promotion and requisition for Vehicle Operator, and medical leave extension), Human Services Veterans Affairs (new Deputy Director job description and requisition), Planning (Mosquito Disease Control Program Assistant Coordinator/Technician), Public Defender (Assistant Public Defender requisition), Risk Management (retroactive appointment for a part-time Custodial Worker), and Weights and Measures (appointments and requisitions for Sealer-Weights & Measures and Senior Advisor). Probation items included requisitions for a Probation Officer 1 and a School Based Juvenile Probation Officer 2. Non-personnel items involved the retroactive approval of an addendum with Centre Care, Inc. regarding a property purchase, and the approval of an Addendum with SHI International Corp. for CrowdStrike Next-Gen SIEM Ingestion service. The Board also announced the intent to meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel and legal matters before adjournment.

The Board meeting covered several key actions and discussions. The Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the January 27, 2026 meeting. An announcement was made regarding the award of a $1 million federal grant for 911 Emergency Communications radio upgrades, which is part of a larger $4.5 million project. The Board adopted Proclamation 6 of 2026, proclaiming February 2026 as "Black History Month" in Centre County, following presentations from community members. Several contracts were approved, including services for tax claim certified mailing, change orders for capital projects concerning handrails, door hardware, and roof drains, and the purchase of a Kubota tractor for snow removal and lawn maintenance. The Board also discussed items for the next Consent Agenda related to the Emergency Management Agency, approved a change of scope for Burnside Township's Liquid Fuel Program award, and approved a letter of support for the Child Maltreatment Solutions Network's grant application. The Consent Agenda for the current week included approvals for a Memorandum of Agreement for Opioid Use Disorder treatment at the Correctional Facility, execution of an MOU for the Eagles Landing Self Storage Unit Land Development Plan, a contract for Bingocize at senior centers, a Letter of Agreement for intellectual disability services, and a contract addendum for Gaudenzia, Inc. The Board also unanimously approved the check run dated January 30, 2026, and concluded with an executive session to discuss a legal matter.

The agenda included public comment periods, provisions for additions to the agenda under Act 65 of 2021, and consideration for approving the minutes from the February 3, 2026 meeting. Key actions involved adopting Resolution 2 of 2026, which amends Board of Assessment Appeals procedures, including setting August 1st as the annual appeal deadline. Contract authorizations included amending Centre County Appeal Procedures, approving a contract addendum with Shredding Solutions, and approving three transportation items, such as the final allocation for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) for FY 2024-2025 and the in-kind purchase of thirteen vehicles from Penn State University. Other items included contract renewals with Rule 62 Club and discussions regarding contract addenda with American Tower, MG Architects, Uniti Solutions, and Habitat for Humanity, which were slated for the next Consent Agenda. The Board also planned to approve a check run dated February 6, 2026, and a letter of support for St. Andrew's Episcopal Church's grant application.

The agenda for the Salary Board meeting included provisions for public comment under the Sunshine Act guidelines and adherence to ACT 65 of 2021 regarding additions to the published agenda. Key personnel actions involved the District Attorney's office, specifically approving the retroactive promotion and requested pay increase for Matthew Metzger. For the Sheriff's department, actions included approving the promotion/change in hours for John Aston III to full-time Deputy Sheriff/Security and approving the hourly rate for Mark D. Argiro as a part-time Deputy Sheriff/Security.