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Montour County names public defender firm, affirms Deputy of Wills hire and accepts correctional officer resignation
Summary
The board appointed Marks, McLaughlin, Dennehy & Piontek as public defender (Michael Dennehy and Cory Piontek as primary lawyers) effective April 27, affirmed hiring of Stevie Benner as Deputy of Wills, and accepted the resignation of part-time Correctional Officer Shane Recla.
The Montour County Board of Commissioners voted April 14 to appoint the law firm Marks, McLaughlin, Dennehy & Piontek as the county’s public defender firm, naming Michael Dennehy and Cory Piontek as the primary lawyers for the position at an annual amount of $57,893.00, effective April 27. The motion was made by Mr. Finn and seconded by Ms. Dressler; the board recorded that all voted in favor.
Separately, the board affirmed the hiring of Stevie Benner as Deputy of Wills at an annual salary of $23,000, effective March 25. Mr. Lynn moved to affirm the hire and Mr. Finn seconded; the motion carried with all in favor.
The board also accepted the resignation of part-time Correctional Officer Shane Recla effective April 11. Ms. Dressler moved to accept the resignation; Mr. Lynn seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The meeting minutes do not record discussion about candidate selection criteria, recruitment process, or whether the public defender appointment followed a competitive bid process; the record notes only the motions and effective dates.
