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Blair County board approves consent agenda, grant submissions and several small service contracts
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Summary
Commissioners approved the consent agenda including payroll of $996,273.65; approved small service contracts (generator maintenance $872.22, TEK 84 x‑ray safety $780), accepted a PCHIP surplus of $138,959 to county funds, and authorized several grant applications (including $25,000 for a fire‑alarm installation).
The Blair County Board of Commissioners approved a series of finance and administrative items on the consent agenda and in individual votes, including payroll and multiple grant and service items.
Clerk read the consent agenda items including ratification resolution 1402026 and total payroll for the pay date 04/17/2026 of $996,273.65. Two budget transfers were approved: $10,120.50 to cover legal fees to McBeans Wallace and $489.20 for vehicle maintenance. Commissioners approved the consent agenda by voice vote.
The board approved a one‑year maintenance agreement for the county prison’s backup generator with Capital Power Systems for $872.22 and a service agreement with Summit Aviation Safety Services for an annual radiation safety evaluation and training for the TEK 84 x‑ray body scanner at $780 for the 2026–27 service year.
Commissioners accepted a Pennsylvania County Health Insurance Purchasing Cooperative (PCHIP) claim fund surplus for plan year 2025 of $138,959 and approved distributing that surplus back to the county’s accounts rather than to PCHIP’s surplus account. Staff noted the surplus amount depends on claims experience and is not guaranteed each year.
On grants, staff sought and the board approved submission of an Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts reimbursement grant to recover $23,540 related to senior judges used in 2025, and the board authorized submission of a 2025–26 loss‑prevention grant application (B Corp/PEACP) for $25,000 to install a fire alarm system at the Highway building.
Other approved items included payment of a $110.23 invoice to John Rita for mural repairs, and acceptance of a renewal contract with Zito Media Communications to provide voice services to the 911 center at a recurring monthly cost of $759 plus additional fees.
Why it matters: These approvals represent routine county fiscal management—payroll, small contracts, surplus handling and grant submissions—but they affect county operations, facility safety and the employee benefits fund.
Next steps: Staff will execute the approved contracts, submit the grant applications, and post the PCHIP surplus to county accounts as approved.
