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Elk County commissioners ratify software, HVAC and other routine measures; award $75,000 in Act 13 grants
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Summary
During their March meeting, Elk County Commissioners approved a software contract renewal tied to a provider merger, ratified a $167,400 HVAC controls contract, appointed a replacement to the ATA board, approved veterans burial benefits and a courthouse‑banner request, and distributed $75,000 in Act 13 grants to local groups.
Elk County Commissioners approved several routine contracts and appointments and announced spring Act 13 grant awards at their March meeting.
Contract renewals and ratifications: The district attorney told the board the county’s prosecutor‑management software provider (previously CDI) merged with GovAI Solutions; the contract will be reissued in GovAI’s name for the same annual rate (the meeting transcript lists $2,125 for the 2026 maintenance/license). The board treated this as a housekeeping renewal and voted to approve it.
The maintenance department sought and received ratification for a $167,400 contract with Stark Tech Operating Company to extend Schneider Electric direct‑digital control systems to HVAC units in the annex (scope: engineering, materials, programming, training and licensing). Commissioners were told the controls will reduce heating/cooling conflicts and deliver year‑over‑year efficiencies; funding will come from Act 13 funds because the expense was unplanned in the operating budget. The motion to ratify passed by voice vote.
Appointments and routine approvals: The board approved an ATA (Area Transportation Authority) board appointment to fill a vacancy; the agenda lists the appointee as Thomas Flutterman (some segments refer to him as Tom with alternate spellings). Commissioners also approved Veterans Affairs requests for burial benefits covering seven veteran burials, three spouse burials and six veteran headstones, and approved a Saint Leo’s School request to display a banner on the courthouse lawn through May 11, 2026.
Act 13 grants: Commissioners announced the spring round of Act 13 grants totaling $75,000 for community projects. Awards read aloud by the commissioners included (amounts as read): Ridgeway Recreational Association $5,000; City of Saint Mary’s (child project) $5,000; First Evangelical Lutheran Church $2,100 (AED); Saint Leo’s School $1,679 (crisis supplies); Holland Township Volunteer Fire Department $9,852; Boy Scout Troop 95 $2,025; Ridgeway Knights of Columbus $5,000; St. Mary’s Sportsman’s Club $7,500 (UTV); Johnsonburg Community Center $2,713 (handicap door replacements); Dallas Valley ambulance service $9,180 (CO sensors); Fox Township Fire Department and other recipients (amounts read as part of the $75,000 total). The commissioners said the county typically awards $75,000 each round and has distributed roughly $1.5 million since the program began.
Votes at a glance: The board approved the prosecutor‑software renewal (provider name change), ratified the $167,400 Stark Tech HVAC contract, appointed Thomas Flutterman to the ATA board, approved veterans burial/headstone benefits, approved Saint Leo’s banner request, and approved the $75,000 in Act 13 awards. Motions were made, seconded and approved by voice vote during the meeting; detailed roll‑call tallies were not recorded in the transcript.
Why it matters: The ratified HVAC controls represent a capital/maintenance expense that the board is funding from Act 13 dollars; Act 13 grants continue to subsidize local volunteer emergency services, nonprofits and community projects. Appointments and benefit approvals affect local boards and veterans services directly.
What’s next: Contracts will be executed and beneficiaries will receive grant reimbursement instructions; the ATA appointee will take the vacant seat through Dec. 31, 2027, per the agenda request.
