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Jefferson County commissioners approve routine finances, small contracts and schedule hearings
Summary
The board approved invoices and payroll, appointed a planning commissioner, approved a $6,550 software agreement for the district attorney’s office, a $240/month mowing contract, adopted a strike contingency plan, reappointed library directors, proclaimed Autism Awareness Month and Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month, and scheduled CDBG public hearings.
At its April 14 meeting, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners cleared a slate of routine administrative and ceremonial items and announced several community events.
Financial actions included approval of actual invoices totaling $1,061,683.49 for March 21–April 10, 2026 and two payroll approvals covering March 8–21 ($327,750) and March 22–April 4 ($352,733.72). Roll calls on those motions recorded Commissioners Mr. North, Mr. Ginn and Mr. Sack voting 'Yes.'
The board appointed Anthony Giallo of Brookfield to the Jefferson County Planning Commission, with a term expiring December 31, 2028. Commissioners also approved a master service agreement with GovAI Software Solution LLC to supply software services to the District Attorney’s Office for 2026 at a cost of $6,550, and they contracted York Works Inc. for lawn mowing at the county jail and 911 facilities at $240 per month.
The board adopted an updated county strike prevention and contingency plan intended to guide operations in the event of a strike or labor unrest. Commissioners also reappointed members to the Jefferson County Library System Board of Directors for one‑year terms.
Ceremonial actions included proclamations recognizing April as Autism Awareness Month and Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month. Dr. Mary Tatum, acting CEO of Saint Clair Child Services, spoke briefly about autism and early interventions; she told commissioners autism "often appears in the first three years of life" and urged early supports.
Marisa ("Reese"), the new director of the Solid Waste Authority, announced a household hazardous waste collection partnering with Goodwill and Noble Environmental, said the county has recycled or safely disposed of 186 tons of hazardous household material over 15 years, and reminded residents that a 2010 law bans TVs and computers from landfills. County community development staff announced CDBG public hearings: Punxsutawney’s hearing is April 20 and the county’s hearing for other municipalities is next Wednesday at 5 p.m.
The board set its next meeting for April 28 at 10:30 a.m. and then adjourned.
