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Commissioners approve vendor contracts, leases and reappointments; court date set for election‑district realignments
Summary
The board approved multiple routine items — terminating a lease tied to an East Locust Street purchase, renewing a CivicPlus website contract ($5,621.15 annually), approving agreements with HealthPartners and Swan Legal Services, and confirming several board reappointments; Solicitor Bosevich announced a Dec. 10 court hearing on election‑district realignments.
At a regular meeting commissioners approved a slate of routine contracts, agreements and appointments and were briefed on upcoming election‑district petitions that will be heard in court.
Lease termination and facilities: The board confirmed notice to terminate a lease with WWA Holdings LLC as part of the county's purchase of the East Locust Street building and said renovations will need to begin soon. The termination included a reference to a six‑month fair‑out period.
IT and vendor renewals: The board approved renewal of the CivicPlus website agreement for SSL management and hosting security at an annual service fee of $5,621.15 and a 60‑day termination clause. Members said the website redesign had been an improvement.
Service agreements: Commissioners approved a mutual cooperation and coordination agreement with HealthPartners Plans Incorporated for Children & Youth Services information sharing under HIPAA protections and approved a memorandum of understanding with Swan Legal Services to provide paralegal support (10/01/2025–06/30/2030), contingent on funding availability. The board also approved a transportation plan with the Du Bois Area School District for students placed through CYS and renewal of linkage and purchase‑of‑service agreements (including an addendum to an Appalachian Youth Service Agreement) with Community County Services for juvenile probation and related services.
Reappointments: The board individually approved reappointments including Jamie Straub to the Redevelopment Authority (5‑year term); Richard Casanway (name spelling discussed) to the Area Transportation Authority (5‑year term); Patrick Shea and Autumn Bloom to the Community Connections advisory board (3‑year terms); Adam Curry and Carl Heaton to the Kirillinsville Lake Authority (3‑year terms); and Maria Lemo to the Clifford County Housing Authority (5‑year term).
Elections and redistricting: Solicitor Bosevich told the board the county filed petitions to realign several voting districts (for example, combining Cooper 1 & 2, Woodward 1 & 2, Makarios 1 & 2, Morris 1 & 2 and changes affecting Du Bois and Sandy Township). He said a court hearing is scheduled for December 10 at 2:00 p.m. before Judge Amerman for anyone wishing to object or speak in support; the solicitor said public notices and maps would be posted on the election website to help residents review the proposed lines.
Closing business: The board reported it had signed election certification documents earlier that morning without major issues, the meeting ended with a winter‑safety reminder for residents and the board adjourned.
