September 16, 2026 Personnel and Finance Committees Meeting

The Northampton County Personnel and Finance Committees met on September 16, 2026, to discuss several personnel and fiscal matters. A significant portion of the Personnel Committee meeting focused on proposed pay grade upgrades for nursing supervisors at the county-owned Graysdale nursing home. The committee reviewed a salary study comparing current wages to those offered by agencies and nearby hospitals, highlighting the need to increase salaries to retain and attract qualified nursing supervisors and reduce reliance on costly agency staff. Two pay grade options were proposed for approval, with discussions about the impact on recruitment and staff morale. The Finance Committee reviewed multiple audit reports, including hotel tax compliance, magistrate financial audits, and a performance audit of Graysdale's custodial fund, noting good procedural adherence with minor recommendations. Additionally, the committee discussed donations to the Northampton County Suicide Prevention Task Force and a 2026 budget amendment related to farmland preservation and human services revenue adjustments. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but the personnel decisions regarding pay grades at Graysdale represent a key procurement-related budget action.