Snyder County

The meeting agenda included the approval of bills for payment and several agreements. These agreements involved the Purchase of Service for juvenile services with vendors including George Junior Republic in PA and Youth Essential Services, LLC, a management consultant contract with Alan Scott Robison for the Snyder County Prison, and a commercial lease agreement with the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit for office space. The agenda also covered an appointment to the Snyder County Planning Commission, the removal of a signatory from prison bank accounts, acknowledgement of a resignation for the Jury Coordinator position, and the approval of hiring John C. Rissell IV as the new County Prison Warden.

The meeting agenda included several compensation adjustments and policy decisions. Key discussions involved acknowledging the planned increase in annual compensation for the Chief Assessor, effective March 9, 2026. Personnel actions included the reclassification of a Caseworker in Children and Youth and discussions regarding compensation increases for the Interim Warden and a Watch Commander in Corrections, effective January 1, 2026. Furthermore, the Board addressed the Conservation District by approving a retroactive compensation increase for the Envirothon Director and the classification of a new Watershed Specialist/Nutrient Management position. A general business item involved freezing all compensation at the current level set at Pay 1 of 2026 until December 26, 2026, with specific exceptions for promotions, new hires, standard step increases, and mandated adjustments. The freezing of the number of positions within County Departments was also addressed for the same period.

The meeting included discussion of updated guidance on ballots returned without a signature, ballots with incorrect or missing dates, and naked ballots. A mistake was reported in Perry Township, where voters received the wrong ballot; corrected ballots were subsequently sent with an explanatory note. The Elections Office provided updates, including the number of mail-in and absentee applications processed. Important dates were announced, including the Public Test of Election Equipment, Poll School sessions, a Special Election Board Meeting, Election Day, determination of provisional ballots, and the official count.

The Salary Board meeting included discussions and approvals related to cost of living increases, standard step increases, and a revised compensation schedule for 2026. A general wage increase was approved for both part-time hourly and full-time/part-time salaried non-bargaining employees. Actions related to the Assessment Office included a reduction in standard pay-period hours for a Field Assessor/Mapper and the classification of an Administrative Assistant Trainee. For Children and Youth Services, an Administrative Assistant position was eliminated and an Administrative Officer position created, along with the reclassification of an employee to Administrative Officer and the classification of a Caseworker I. The board also considered a request to waive salary schedule protocol for a reclassified Casework Supervisor. In the District Attorney Office, requests were considered to increase the salary of the First Assistant District Attorney, set the starting salary for the vacant Second Assistant District Attorney position, eliminate an Administrative Assistant position and create a Paralegal position, reclassify an employee as a Paralegal, place the Victim Witness Coordinator position on the hourly grade and step scale, reclassify an employee as the Victim Witness Coordinator, and reduce a full-time Administrative Assistant Position to a part-time position. Actions related to Maintenance included the classification of two Custodians. The classification of a Part Time Legal Secretary for the Public Defender was also addressed. Finally, the meeting acknowledged the rates for Correctional Officers as stipulated in the Act 195 Interest Arbitration Award and in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The agenda includes discussion of a Memorandum of Understanding for legal research services, agreements for housing Snyder County inmates in Centre and Columbia County Prisons, and the renewal of Tax Collector Bonds. The tentative adoption of the proposed County Budget for calendar year 2026 is on the agenda, along with a review of request for proposal submissions for a bank loan related to building renovations. Also includes approval of certification statement for the revised FY 2024-2025 County Human Services Non-Block Grant Report, letters of support for grant applications, and the submission of the Juvenile Probation Grant. The approval of the board meeting schedule for calendar year 2026 is also on the agenda.