August 20th, 2026 Northampton County Council Meeting

The Northampton County Council held a meeting on August 20, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. The council approved appointments and reappointments to the Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board and Personnel Commission, and passed a personnel request resolution to upgrade a senior deputy district attorney's pay grade, which involved budget reallocation within the district attorney's office. They also revised the Department of Human Services pay scales to align with updated state salary maximums. A significant procurement action included the unanimous approval of a lease agreement with Penncore Services Inc. for antenna space on a tower at Blue Mountain Drive, aimed at enhancing radio service in Northern Northampton County. Additionally, the council approved a contract with Gabriel Roeder Smith and Company to serve as the county's pension fund actuary. Environmental concerns were also discussed, with the council passing a resolution opposing Buzi Unisem's request to weaken emission controls at the Stockertown plant and directing the clerk to send certified copies of the resolution to relevant state officials. The meeting included updates on county operations, workforce initiatives, and ongoing efforts to secure funding for senior centers and energy efficiency programs.