Board of Commissioners - Regular Meeting

APPROVE the minutes from the meeting held on February 24, 2026.

Proclamation 9 of 2026 – Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the State College Community Land Trust in Centre County.

ADOPT Proclamation 9 of 2026 recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the State College Community Land Trust in Centre County.

Proclamation 10 of 2026 – Proclaiming March 15-21, 2026 as Pennsylvania 4H Week in Centre County.

ADOPT Proclamation 10 of 2026 proclaiming March 15-21, 2026 as Pennsylvania 4H Week in Centre County.

Contract with CommsCoach by GovWorx

Consider approval of a contract with CommsCoach by GovWorx to provide pre-hire candidate assessments using simulation, interactive questions, and evaluations and reporting. This software will be utilized for applicants who apply for the Public Safety Telecommunicator Trainee position to determine if they can move forward in the hiring process. The contract total is $5,500 for the period of March 3, 2026 to March 2, 2027 – Dept 354.

Contract Addendum No. 1 with McClure Company

Contract Addendum No. 1 to the Performance Based Energy Savings Costars Agreement with the McClure Company. The addendum will provide the removal and installation of a new cooling tower and water source heat pump at the Courthouse Annex, and the design and installation of a new domestic water heating system at the correctional facility. The upgrades will help reduce maintenance costs for the failing equipment as well as provide energy savings for the future. The contract addendum total is $1,027,527 – Dept 971.

Contract with Aspire Technology Partners, LLC

Consider approval of a contract with Aspire Technology Partners, LLC to provide WhatsUp Gold, which is a network monitoring and management tool used to track the performance of networks, servers, and applications. The contract total is $13,534.40 for the period of March 10, 2026 to March 9, 2027 – Dept 142.

Contract renewal with RBA Professional Data Systems, Incorporated

Contract renewal with RBA Professional Data Systems, Incorporated to provide the licensing and maintenance for 14 software systems. The contract total is $138,972.09 for the period of January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 – Dept 142.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Eastern PA Continuum of Care

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Eastern PA Continuum of Care, through the Department of Community & Economic Development, committing and in-kind match of $5,856 from projected volunteer time during the 2027 Point-in-Time (PIT) count for the period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 – Dept 501.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the ACRES Project

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the ACRES Project to maintain the ERAP2 program compliance and communication during the 20-year affordability period for their acquisition project. There is no cost to the county for the period of November 18, 2025 to November 17, 2045 – Dept 501.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Anchor Mae Investments, LLC

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Anchor Mae Investments, LLC to maintain the ERAP2 program compliance and communication during the 20-year affordability period for their construction project. There is no cost to the county for the period of December 22, 2025 to December 21, 2045 – Dept 501.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nastase Trailer Park

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Nastase Trailer Park to maintain the ERAP2 program compliance and communication during the 20-year affordability period of their construction project. There is no cost to the county for the period of December 22, 2025 to December 21, 2045 – Dept 501.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with State College Community Land Trust

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with State College Community Land Trust to maintain the ERAP2 program compliance and communication during the 20-year affordability period of their construction project. There is no cost to the county for the period of December 22, 2025 to December 21, 2045 – Dept 501.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Strawberry Fields, Inc

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Strawberry Fields, Inc to maintain the ERAP2 program compliance and communication during the 20-year affordability period of their rehabilitation project. There is no cost to the county for the period of December 22, 2025 to December 21, 2045 – Dept 501.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation to maintain the ERAP2 compliance and communication during the 20-year affordability period of their rehabilitation project. There is no cost to the county for the period of December 22, 2025 to December 21, 2045 – Dept 501.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation to maintain the ERAP2 program compliance and communication during the 20-year affordability period of their rehabilitation project. There is no cost to the county for the period of December 22, 2025 to December 21, 2045 – Dept 501.

Contract renewal with Skills, Inc

Contract renewal with Skills, Inc to provide mental health services including psychiatric rehabilitation, community employment, and peer support services. Intellectual Disability services include supported employment, CPS community and facility, and prevocational services. The contract total is $172,606 funded as follows: State $164,649 and County Match $7,957 for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 – Dept 561.

Contract Addendum No. 1 with Pennsylvania State University Penn State Psychological Clinic

Contract Addendum No. 1 with Pennsylvania State University Penn State Psychological Clinic to provide additional funding in the amount of $5,000 to increase availability of community services consultation. Service Provider’s maximum allocation will increase from $41,00 to $46,000. The new contract total is $46,000 funded as follows: State $43,879 and County Match $2,121 for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 – Dept 561.

Contract Addendum No. 1 with Cen-Clear Child Services, Inc

Contract Addendum No. 1 with Cen-Clear Child Services, Inc to provide additional funding in the amount of $8,000 to increase availability of psychiatric and psychotherapy services. Service Provider’s maximum allocation will increase from $17,500 to $25,500. The new contract total is $25,500 funded as follows: State $22,502 and County Match $2,998 for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 – Dept 561.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Homeland Manufacturing Services Building Addition Land Development

Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Homeland Manufacturing Services Building Addition Land Development located in Benner Township. This proposal constitutes a final plan submission showing the development of a 10,000 square foot addition onto the existing Homeland Manufacturing Services building, along with corresponding infrastructure (i.e., parking, stormwater management controls, etc.) located along Penntech Drive (T-520) in the Benner Commerce Park – Dept 151.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the MPG Solar Project Land Development

Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the MPG Solar Project Land Development located in Burnside Township and Snow Shoe Township. This proposal constitutes a final plan submission showing the development of approximately 908 acres for a 162-Megawatt Solar Facility (on nine parcels of land) along with corresponding infrastructure (i.e., stormwater management, access roads, equipment pad areas, substation, etc.) with the majority of development occurring south of Pine Glen Road (State Route 0879) and a smaller segment of the project located west of Short Dog Lane, approximately 1 ½ miles south of Pine Glen in Burnside Township and Snow Shoe Township – Dept 151.

PA State contract with Centre Communications

Consider approval of a PA State contract with Centre Communications to provide a build-out of an 800 MHz repeater at the Bloody Skillet Tower Site and will include the installation of the repeater station, outdoor cabinet, antennas, battery backup, microwave link, and labor. The contract total is $67,317 for the period of March 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 – Dept 354.

Contract with Mission Critical Partners (MCP)

Consider approval of a contract with Mission Critical Partners (MCP) to provide professional support services for another phase of the capital improvement projects at the 911 tower sites. The contract total is not to exceed $50,000 for the period of March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027 – Dept 354.

Contract Addendum No. 1 with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Contract Addendum No. 1 with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania acting through the Pennsylvania State Police for an Interoperability and Site Sharing Agreement to add the Bloody Skillet Tower Site in Curtin Township to be part of the conventional radio system build out to cover some rural areas with some radio coverage issues. There is no cost to the County for the period of October 2, 2017 to October 1, 2037 – Dept 354.

Contract with Freshworks, Inc.

Consider approval of a contract with Freshworks, Inc. to provide an IT service desk system that helps manage service requests, track equipment, and respond to technical issues. The contract total is $14,112 for the period of February 11, 2026 to February 10, 2027 – Dept 142.

Contract Addendum No. 1 with North Star Support Services

Contract Addendum No. 1 with North Star Support Services to provide additional funding in the amount of $5,000 which will increase the availability of supports coordination services. Service provider's maximum allocation will increase from $5,000 to $10,000. The new contract total is $10,000 funded as follows: State $9,539 and County Match $461 for the period of July, 1 2025 to June 30, 2026 – Dept 561.

Contract Addendum No. 1 with C&S Contract Speech Language Pathology Services, Inc.

Contract Addendum No. 1 with C&S Contract Speech Language Pathology Services, Inc. d/b/a Blair Therapies to provide additional funding in the amount of $49,000 to increase availability of all early intervention services. Service Provider's maximum allocation will increase $30,000 to $79,000. The new contract total is $79,000 funded as follows: State $71,100 and County Match $7,900 for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 – Dept 561.

Contract Addendum No. 1 with Community Services Group

Contract Addendum No. 1 with Community Services Group to provide additional funding in the amount of $20,000 to increase availability of psychiatric rehabilitation services. Service Provider's maximum allocation will increase from $30,000 to $50,000. The new contract total is $50,000 funded as follows: State $47,695 and County Match $2,305 for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 – Dept 561.

Contract Addendum No. 1 with Crossroads Counseling, Inc

Contract Addendum No. 1 with Crossroads Counseling, Inc to provide additional funding in the amount of $12,000 to increase availability of psychiatric and psychotherapy services. Service Provider's maximum allocation will increase from $25,000 and 37,000. The new contract total is $37,000 funded as follows: State $35,294 and County Match $1,706 for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 – Dept 561.

Contract Addendum No. 1 with Eagle Valley Personal Care Home, Inc

Contract Addendum No. 1 with Eagle Valley Personal Care Home, Inc to acknowledge a change in corporate name and corresponding tax identification number to Eagle Valley Residential Services. Work statement, services provided, funding award and rates of services will remain the same for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 – Dept 561.

APPROVE the check run dated February 27, 2026.

Sponsorship for the taping of the Housing Summit event

Sponsorship for the taping of the Housing Summit event at the Community Services Building on March 4, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM.

Ratification of emergency expenditures

Ratification of emergency expenditures of $335.83.

Voter Registration Report

Announcements

The Board of Commissioners meetings on March 10, 2026 and March 17, 2026 have been cancelled.