Timothy Kniss

The board conducted a work session featuring a public hearing for the CDBG FFY 2026 program and received a presentation on county-funded opioid mitigation programs. Additional discussions covered the feasibility of online sheriff sales, filling vacancies on the Planning Commission, and general county maintenance issues. Announcements were made regarding the appointment of an interim Emergency Management Agency coordinator and upcoming America250PA activities. The board also reviewed maintenance reports and renovation plans for the old jail, and held an executive session concerning professional services contracts and specialized board representation.

The meeting agenda includes the approval of bills and a grant agreement for the Brick Mill Snyder County Facility Expansion project. Personnel items involve accepting a resignation in Children and Youth Services. The board will adopt a proclamation declaring Child Welfare Professionals' Appreciation Week. Additionally, an executive session is scheduled to discuss a confidential personnel matter, followed by potential official action regarding the employee's employment status.

The meeting included a presentation from the Penn State Extension regarding programming updates. Key actions included awarding a parking lot paving contract to G&R Charles Excavating and ratifying an increase in the credit limit for county gas cards with Wex Bank. The board addressed various grant-related items, including releasing a county lien for an owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program, submitting a grant fund application to the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau, and approving 2026 County Aid applications for several municipalities. Personnel matters involved the acceptance of a resignation in the Public Defender's Office and an executive session to discuss a confidential employment matter, followed by potential official action.

The board reviewed the Warden's report regarding inmate populations, including housing costs paid to other counties for both room and board and medical services. Statistics on inmate commitments, releases, and current housing distribution across various facilities were presented. The session also included an executive session for personnel and legal discussions.

The meeting agenda includes the opening of bids for the Snyder County East Building Parking Lot Project and discussions regarding the relocation of a video system from the County Prison to the Booking Center. Key contract actions involve multiple agreements with Avanco International, LLC, covering service provider terms, software maintenance, and HIPAA compliance, as well as a professional services agreement with MCM Consulting Group, Inc. for hazard mitigation planning. The board will also review applications for 2026 County Aid for various municipalities, discuss a response to a U.S. Supreme Court petition, address personnel changes including a resignation and a new hire at Children and Youth Services, and adopt proclamations for Corrections Employees Week and Emergency Medical Services Week.