Clearfield County commissioners approve appraiser for DuBois Mall tax appeal, authorize state food program filing, advertise bridge scour bids and renew child‑w

The Clearfield County Board of Commissioners on July 8 approved several routine and programmatic actions, including hiring an appraiser for a joint tax appeal involving the DuBois Mall, authorizing the county's participation in the Pennsylvania State Food Purchase Program, advertising bids for bridge scour protection, and renewing a slate of child‑welfare purchase‑of‑service agreements.

The board, chaired at the meeting by the county chair (name not specified), opened the meeting by noting Commissioner Glass was excused. "He is excused. He is officiating at the junior little league northeast regional championship in DuBois," the chair said. The board then approved minutes and county bills. Comptroller Edwards reported the bills included $665,208.85 from the general fund and a total of $669,962.71 across funds.

On a joint appeal over the DuBois Mall property, Solicitor Bozovich told commissioners the three taxing districts'the county, Sandy Township and the DuBois School District'seek to retain Real Estate Appraisal and Marketing Associates to appraise 14 parcels tied to the mall. "The cost for the total appraisal is $14,000. . . our share would be $2,660. Right now, these 14 parcels account for about $75,000 in tax revenue," Bozovich said. The commissioners voted to hire the appraiser and remit Clearfield County's $2,660 share.

The board next approved entering the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP) contract and authorized Commissioner Winters to execute any required electronic documents after noting the state has moved the application and contracting process online. The chair described the change: "This changed this year . . . everything is now done online." The motion to enter the contract and to authorize Winters to sign electronic forms carried.

County staff asked to advertise bids for bridge scour protection for multiple county bridges. County staff member Lisa read the list of bridges identified for protection work: the covered bridge in Bell Township; Peel Road Bridge in Cooper Township; River Street bridge over Anderson Creek (near Lezzer's); Camp Corbally bridge in Greenwood Township; and Christian Ridge Road bridge in Union Township (near the backwaters of the reservoir). Commissioners approved advertising those bids.

The board also renewed a group of purchase‑of‑service agreements for Children and Youth Services effective with the new fiscal year beginning July 1. The agreements listed by the solicitor included Crossroads Group Homes and Services Inc.; Families United Network Inc.; Children's Aid Society of Clearfield; Keystone Adolescent Center Inc.; Dr. Alan Ryan; CSI Corporate Security and Investigations; and Pennsylvania New Life Adolescent LLC (as read into the record). The board voted to renew the agreements as presented.

In personnel business the board approved two new part‑time corrections officers effective June 27, 2025 and July 21, 2025, and approved a transfer of a part‑time corrections officer to a temporary full‑time position effective July 17, 2025. The chair read that there were no separations, retirements or leave requests recorded for the period.

All motions recorded in the public session were approved by voice vote with "aye" responses; no roll‑call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript.

The meeting was adjourned after the listed business.

Votes at a glance - Approve minutes (July 8, 2025): motion made and approved by voice vote ("aye"). - Approve bills (total reported $669,962.71): motion made and approved by voice vote ("aye"). - Approve personnel actions (two new part‑time corrections officers; one temporary full‑time transfer): motion made and approved by voice vote ("aye"). - Hire appraisal firm for DuBois Mall tax appeal (county share $2,660 of $14,000 total; 14 parcels representing about $75,000 in tax revenue): motion made and approved by voice vote ("aye"). - Enter State Food Purchase Program contract and authorize Commissioner Winters to execute electronic documents: motion made and approved by voice vote ("aye"). - Advertise bids for bridge scour protection (Bell Township covered bridge; Peel Road Bridge, River Street over Anderson Creek, Camp Corbally, Christian Ridge Road): motion made and approved by voice vote ("aye"). - Renew purchase‑of‑service agreements for Children and Youth Services (multiple providers listed): motion made and approved by voice vote ("aye"). - Adjourn: motion made and approved by voice vote ("aye").

Ending: The board completed routine administrative and procurement steps and scheduled the listed actions for implementation; no new fiscal appropriations or contested votes were recorded in the public transcript.