Warren P Bladen

The agenda for the Adams County Board of Commissioners meeting included several key items. The Board was scheduled to recognize Donna Cassatt for her years of service and consider proclamations for 'Court Reporting and Captioning Week 2026' and 'Future Business Leaders of America Week.' Action items involved approving contracts for text messaging services for Child Support Services and designating the Chairman to sign the SAVIN Maintenance and Service Agreement for victim information notification. The Controller section included approvals for Cognos Analytics training and engagement agreements for Indirect Cost Allocation Plans. Further items included approving a Legal Services Agreement for the Sheriff's Office, renewing software access for the Coroner's office, approving Purchase of Service Agreements and a Custodianship Agreement for Children & Youth Services, and signing an agreement for annual tax bill printing services. The Board was also set to review personal tax exemptions and Disabled Veterans Real Property Tax Exemptions. Other discussions involved approving an Agricultural Conservation Easement agreement, re-appointments to the Agricultural Land Preservation Board, approving IT professional services, adding 7-zip to approved applications, ratifying agreements for emergency dispatch systems, approving an Equipment Lease Agreement for new copiers/scanners, renewing security camera software support, approving a maintenance agreement for building HVAC controls, and approving quotes for electronic polling pads and scanners using grant funding. The Board was also scheduled to ratify an agreement for carpet tile installation at the Adult Correctional Complex, approve an annual service agreement for a body scanner, and adopt a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters Local 776. The meeting concluded with a review of personnel actions and total expenditures for the period.

The meeting agenda included several significant actions for the Board of Commissioners. Key items involved designating the Chairman to approve renewals for Court WebEx licenses, the Treasurer's Hotel Tax Program maintenance via OpenGov, and signing the STOP Violence Against Women funding grant award notification for $125,000.00. The Board considered an agreement for juvenile detention services with York County and approved various Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Purchase of Service Agreements. Approvals were sought for Disabled Veterans Real Property Tax Exemptions and Personal Tax Exemptions. Furthermore, the agenda covered approving Parks, Recreation, and Green Space Grant Agreements totaling $200,000.00, reappointing and appointing members to the Parks, Recreation and Green Space Committee and the Housing Committee, and approving a Professional Services Agreement for an ArcGIS Enterprise server upgrade. Legal counsel services for the Zoning Hearing Board were established, and the County's allocation of funds for agricultural conservation easements in 2026 was certified. The Board accepted a resignation from the Zoning Hearing Board, approved the procurement of a new phishing and learning management system software, accepted a State grant for victim services, modified the Indigent Defense Grant Program budget, authorized renewal applications for radiation-producing machine registration, and approved a proposal for roof replacement at a County-owned property. Other significant items included approving the final payment for the Human Services Building solar array, adopting a resolution committing matching funds for the Arts Council, adopting a Collective Bargaining Agreement for Adult Correctional Complex employees, and authorizing the advertisement for bids for a drainage culvert replacement.

This strategic plan for the Adams County Criminal Justice Advisory Board outlines a roadmap for improving the quality of life within Adams County by supporting and enhancing the local criminal justice system through collaboration and proactive issue identification. Key strategic goals include strengthening CJAB governance, developing and implementing diversion strategies, and identifying and securing critical resources to reduce recidivism and support successful community reentry. The plan also emphasizes continuous exploration of data capturing, staff development, housing, trauma, and coordinated training initiatives.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas. The Board considered a pass-through contract agreement with YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County for violence against women subgrant funds. They also approved and certified the assessed value of real property, value of occupations, and the number of persons subject to personal taxes. Grant recommendations from the Land Conservancy Parks, Recreation and Green Space (PRGS) Committee were approved for various townships and organizations. The Board designated the Chairman to sign a quote for a KVL7000 device for programming radios and approved quotes for NinjaOne Remote license, renewal of the County's Cisco Hyperflex server environment, and a new add-on service for the County's Rubrik backup environment. An agreement with Best Line Equipment for inspection of the County's JLG Pull-behind Lift was approved. Re-appointments were made to the Adams County Conservation District Board of Directors. The Board adopted a resolution approving the use of tax-exempt financing for The Brethren Home Community. They also approved a Stop-Loss Proposal from Avalon Insurance Company for the County of Adams Employee Group Health Care Plan and a resolution approving federally tax-exempt financing through Pennsylvania's Next Generation Farmer Loan Program. An Advertising Agreement with PlaceBased Media for an opioid prevention media campaign was also approved. The proposed 2026 Adams County Budget was adopted, and various personnel actions were approved. Finally, expenditures for the period October 27, 2025 through November 7, 2025 were approved.

The Adams County Board of Commissioners convened to discuss several key issues. Proclamations were made for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. A public hearing was held for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Program, focusing on budget allocations for various municipal authorities and boroughs. The board approved furniture proposals for MDJ Little's office, an Adoption Assistance Agreement, and a Pass-Through Contract Agreement with YWCA Hanover -- Safe Home. Additionally, they approved Disabled Veterans Real Property Tax Exemption Certifications and a resolution authorizing the submission of a Community Development Block Grant application. The board also approved agreements of sale for conservation easements, a lease agreement with Air Methods, and the renewal of a software license for Sideview, LLC. They discussed and approved the implementation of the Adams County Opioid Settlement Funds Grant Program and an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Franklin County for inmate housing. The board also addressed healthcare benefits for Court-Appointed Support staff and approved various personnel actions.