Venango County public meetings in 2025

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The Venango County Economic Development Authority board will consider public comment and then vote to ratify the LSA Resolution, the Oil City Wholesale Proposal, the Kings Landscaping Proposal, the Venango County/VCEDA Cooperation Agreement, Mobilcom Change Order 1, and the VCEDA/VSR MOU. A financial report will be presented, and the 2026 board meeting schedule will be approved. Ongoing projects and staff updates will also be reviewed before adjournment.

• Ratification of LSA Resolution
• Ratification of Oil City Wholesale Proposal
• Ratification of Kings Landscaping Proposal
• Ratification of Venango County/VCEDA Cooperation Agreement
• Ratification of Mobilcom Change Order 1

Land Bank

The board accepted the November 13, 2025 minutes and the Treasurer's report, both unanimously. A motion to change the regular meeting start time from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM was adopted unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:50 PM.

• Accepted November 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's report showing $8,292.71 available (unanimous)
• Changed regular meeting start time to 1:30 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:50 PM (unanimous)

Commissioner Board

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the 2026 final budget, tax rate resolution, and tax base certification. The meeting includes reviews of personnel actions, retirement fund disbursements, and several service contracts.

• Approval of 2026 Final Budget and Tax Rate Resolution 2025-13
• Warrants totaling $3,130,194.33 for approval
• Contracts for Regional Computer Aided Dispatch, Priority Dispatch, and Mobilcom
• CDBG grant application via Resolution 2025-12
• Davis Archway Treatment Center amendment for detox and residential services

The board approved the 2026 final budget and set the county tax rate at 6.5 mills. Multiple contracts for dispatch services, human‑services programs, and fiscal warrants were also approved. The holiday calendar for 2026 was adopted.

• Approved Contract with Mission Critical Partners for Regional Computer Aided Dispatch (pending grant) – unanimous
• Approved Contract with Priority Dispatch for $25,200 – unanimous
• Approved Renewal of Contract with Mobilcom for 911 dispatch equipment maintenance – unanimous
• Approved Human Services contracts and amendments (PennState CYFS, Davis Archway Treatment Center, three Resource Family Agreements) – unanimous
• Approved Fiscal Warrants totaling $3,130,194.33 – unanimous
• Approved 2026 Final Budget – unanimous
• Approved Tax Rate Resolution 2025-13, setting tax rate at 6.5 mills – unanimous
• Approved Holiday Calendar for 2026 – unanimous

Salary Board

The Venango County Salary Board approved the 2026 Compensation Plan and a series of position reallocations and pay grade adjustments for the Human Services department. The meeting also approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025, Salary Board meeting.

• Approved 2026 Compensation Plan
• Reallocated Service Coordinator positions within Human Services
• Adjusted HSNEHR Pay Grade 3 hourly rate from $18.17 to $18.37
• Approved minutes from November 18, 2025, Salary Board meeting
• Approved Maintenance Worker position creation

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 Salary Board meeting. It also approved the 2026 Compensation Plan and the salary reassignments and pay‑grade increase detailed in Attachment B. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:36 p.m.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Compensation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved salary reassignments and HSNEHR Grade 3 hourly increase from $18.17 to $18.37 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:36 p.m. (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The board approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It accepted several employees into the retirement fund system with contribution percentages ranging from 9% to 10%. The board authorized pension withdrawal checks for twelve individuals, totaling amounts such as $8,703.59 for Zachary Stelene and $9,933.33 for Kimberly Ziegler, to be disbursed on 12/31/2025. It also approved the superannuation retirement of Doris K. Crowe, effective 01/01/2026, with a monthly annuity of $397.54.

• Employees entered into Retirement Fund: Henry Weigner (9%), Rekina Smith (9%), Richard Tenney (9%), Mary Clifton (10%), Shelbie Dykins (9%), Dan Fenner (9%), Collyn Sigler (9%), Phillip Hines (9%), Kurt Nesbitt (9%), Laini Vogan (9%), Clyde Miranda Jr. (9%).
• Pension disbursements approved: Terry Stone $141.70, Shelby Moyer $891.35, Eric Nuse $5,227.12, James Cyphert $200.91, Jason Vandegrift $137.64, Jessica Avery $4,245.38, Emily Wright $2,780.81, Jazzilynn Dunkel $8,115.48, Zachary Stelene $8,703.59, Brian O'Toole $9,789.12, Kimberly Ziegler $9,933.33, Todd Wyman $305.47, Eve Murphy $6,330.73, Lindsey McElhattan $789.09; all to be paid 12/31/2025.
• Retirement approved for Doris K. Crowe, effective 01/01/2026, with a monthly annuity of $397.54.
• Motion to accept all items in Attachment A was approved.
• Minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting were approved.

The board approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and accepted Attachment A. Attachment A added ten employees to the retirement fund, authorized pension checks for thirteen individuals, and approved the superannuation retirement of Doris K. Crowe effective 01/01/2026. All motions passed unanimously. No other business was discussed.

• Approved minutes from November 18 2025 meeting (aye all)
• Accepted Attachment A: added ten employees to the retirement fund (aye all)
• Authorized pension disbursements to thirteen individuals (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Doris K. Crowe effective 01/01/2026 (aye all)

Election Board

The Election Board met to approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and consider election updates. The primary item of discussion was voter registration statistics.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of voter registration statistics

The board approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other business was considered.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the November 2025 meeting minutes. They also approved the routine personnel report, noting ongoing staffing needs. The warden's report for November was likewise approved unanimously. The meeting then moved to an executive session on personnel recruiting before adjourning.

• Approved November 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved personnel report (unanimous)
• Approved warden's report (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular session at 12:25 PM
• Entered executive session at 12:27 PM
• Adjourned executive session at 12:51 PM

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The Venango County Economic Development Authority will consider several operational approvals at its November 18, 2025 meeting. Items include ratifying the costs billed by Snyder Electric, approving Change Order 20, a snow removal proposal, a surge protector installation, and replacement of an AHU circulator pump. The board will also review the financial report and discuss ongoing projects.

• Ratification of Snyder Electric Costs
• Approval of Change Order 20
• Approval of Snow Removal Proposal
• Approval of Surge Protector Installation
• Approval of AHU Circulator Pump Replacement

Retirement Board

The Venango County Retirement Board approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. It authorized new employees to enter the retirement fund system and approved pension checks for several retirees and beneficiaries. The board also approved the superannuation retirement of Susan M. West and noted the death of retiree Sheryl Brock with no benefit payable. No public comment or additional business was presented.

• Approved entry of eight employees into the Retirement Fund System with contribution percentages ranging from 9% to 10%
• Authorized pension checks totaling $52,621.15 to Brooke Hoffman and $7,230.06 to Shannon Kluck, among others, for disbursement on 11/26/2025
• Approved superannuation retirement of Susan M. West, effective 09/03/2025, with a monthly annuity of $590.21
• Authorized payment of $160.25 to Lynn Greggs as monthly annuity for the deceased Howard John Greggs, Jr.
• Recorded death of retiree Sheryl Brock on 10/28/2025 with no pension benefit payable

The board unanimously approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted Attachment A, which adds several employees to the retirement fund, authorizes multiple pension checks, and approves the retirement of Susan M. West and a beneficiary payment to Lynn Greggs. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (aye all)
• Accepted Attachment A adding eight employees to the retirement fund (aye all)
• Authorized Treasurer to issue pension withdrawal checks to ten individuals (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Susan M. West effective 09/03/2025 (aye all)
• Authorized payment of $160.25 to Lynn Greggs as beneficiary annuity (aye all)
• Noted death of retiree Sheryl Brock with no pension benefit payable (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:39 p.m. (aye all)

Salary Board

The Salary Board met to approve personnel changes and correct a previous meeting record. The board is deciding on the creation of a new staff position and a position reallocation.

• Creation of a full-time Administrative Assistant II Digital position in the District office effective 10/01/25
• Correction to 9/9/25 meeting: Position 540 MH/DS BSU Director changed from 'Abolish' to 'Create' to reflect reallocation from BSU Program Director

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 Salary Board meeting. No public comments or other business were taken. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved October 15, 2025 Salary Board minutes (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Election Board

The Election Board approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. It reported a 47.75% voter turnout for the November 4 election and that a 2% audit was completed successfully. The board noted that Venango County was not selected for a state Risk Limiting Audit and set the date for final certification and casting of lots to break write-in winner ties on November 21, with acceptance paperwork due by December 4.

• Approved minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting
• Nov. 4 election voter turnout was 47.75%
• 2% audit completed successfully
• Final certification and casting of lots to break write-in winner ties scheduled for Nov. 21
• Acceptance paperwork for write-in winners due by Dec. 4

The board voted to approve the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. No public comments were made on the election agenda. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from October 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commissioner Board

The Venango County Board of Commissioners will vote on a package of service warrants totaling $6,322,263.37 for human and non‑human services. They will also ratify several contracts, including hearing officer agreements and a mini‑split replacement at the 911 center. Additional items include approval of the 2026 Early Headstart grant and renewal of group‑home service contracts for CYFS/JPO programs.

• Ratification of contracts for hearing officers (Richard Winkler, Virginia Garris Sharp, Jeri L. Bolton, Bruce L. Getsinger, Constable Joseph A. Carulli, Mallory N. Piercy) covering 10/1/2025‑12/31/2026 or 2030
• Contract with X‑Extreme Conditions LLC to replace the mini‑split at the current 911 center
• Approval of $6,322,263.37 in human and non‑human service warrants (e.g., HS101725 $323,290.68, 102425 $1,677,374.51, etc.)
• Renewal of Summit Academy CYFS/JPO contract for group‑home services ($292.27‑$1,113.00 per unit) for July 1 2025‑June 30 2026
• Renewal of Community Specialists Corp. d/b/a The Academy CYFS/JPO contract ($343.44‑$1,219.00 per unit) for July 1 2025‑June 30 2026

The board approved its agenda and the October 15 minutes. It ratified six contracts for court hearing officers, IV‑D attorneys and a constable. Additional approvals included a 911 center HVAC contract, the 2026 Early Headstart grant, several human‑services contracts, fiscal warrants totaling $6.32 M, and a task‑force services contract with Barbara Morrison.

• Approved agenda for Nov 18, 2025 (aye all)
• Approved minutes from Oct 15, 2025 (aye all)
• Ratified six Court Administration contracts (Richard Winkler, Virginia Garris Sharp, Jeri L. Bolton, Bruce L. Getsinger, Joseph A. Carulli, Mallory N. Piercy) (aye all)
• Ratified contract with X‑Treme Conditions LLC for 911 Center mini‑split replacement (aye all)
• Approved 2026 Early Headstart Grant submission (aye all)
• Approved five Human Services contracts (Summit Academy, Community Specialists Corp., Susquehanna Software, Community Ambulance, PCYA) (aye all)
• Approved fiscal warrants totaling $6,322,263.37 (aye all)
• Approved contract with Barbara Morrison for Northwest PA Emergency Response Group task‑force services (aye all)

Planning Commission Board

The Planning Commission will consider subdivision and land development proposals for the Feehan Solar project in Oakland Township and the Borger Solar project in Jackson Township. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of September meeting minutes, scheduling for 2026 meetings, and addressing board vacancies and officer elections.

• Feehan Solar project – Oakland Township
• Borger Solar project – Jackson Township
• Approval of 09/16/2025 and 09/29/2025 meeting minutes
• 2026 meeting schedule
• Board vacancies for 2026

The Planning Commission conditionally approved the Feehan Solar project in Oakland Township and the Borger Solar project in Jackson Township. It also approved the draft 2026 meeting schedule and tabled motions regarding board vacancies and officer elections. Earlier minutes from September were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.

• Conditional approval of Feehan Solar project (Oakland Township) – motion by Ken Bryan, seconded by Ben Porter, approved
• Conditional approval of Borger Solar project (Jackson Township) – motion by Ken Bryan, seconded by Glenn Speer, approved
• Approval of 2026 meeting schedule – motion by Frank Pankratz, seconded by Larry Baughman, approved
• Motion to table board vacancies for 2026 – motion by Ben Porter, seconded by Anita Fuchs, approved
• Motion to table election of officers – motion by Ken Bryan, seconded by Larry Baughman, approved
• Approval of 09/16/2025 regular meeting minutes – motion by Ken Bryan, seconded by Frank Pankratz, approved
• Approval of 09/29/2025 special meeting minutes – motion by Larry Baughman, seconded by Frank Pankratz, approved
• Motion to adjourn – motion by Frank Pankratz, seconded by Anita Fuchs, approved

Land Bank

The board accepted the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes and the treasurer's financial report. A motion to table the donation of two properties was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted October 9, 2025 minutes (motion by Sam Breene, seconded by Diona Brick, all in favor)
• Accepted Treasurer's report (motion by Warren Thomas, seconded by Frank Pankratz, all in favor)
• Tabled donation of 402 Pacific Street and 1315 Sassafras Street (motion by Trenton, seconded by Diona Brick, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Warren Thomas, seconded by Ken Bryan, all in favor)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The Venango County Board of Inspectors will consider a personnel agenda for ratification and approve monthly reports from the Human Resources director and the prison warden. They will also discuss prison upgrades under Other Business. Public comment periods are scheduled for each report.

• Ratify Personnel Agenda – Director of Human Resources, Justin Wolfe
• Approve Monthly Report – Personnel agenda
• Approve Monthly Report – Warden’s monthly report
• Discuss prison upgrades – Diona Brick
• Public comment on reports and upgrades

Salary Board

The Salary Board met on October 15, 2025, and approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025, meeting. No other business or items for consideration were addressed.

• Approval of September 9, 2025, meeting minutes

The board voted to approve the September 9, 2025 Salary Board minutes, with all members voting aye. No other agenda items were presented. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved September 9, 2025 Salary Board minutes (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Retirement Board

The Venango County Retirement Board met on October 15, 2025 and approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. The board accepted a list of employees entering the retirement fund system with specified contribution percentages. The board authorized the Treasurer to issue retirement checks to twelve individuals, with amounts ranging from $89.35 to $14,251.45, to be disbursed on October 31, 2025. The board recorded policy enforcement for four persons who failed to file withdrawal documents and noted no other business or public comment.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Added ten employees to the retirement fund system with contribution percentages
• Authorized retirement checks to twelve recipients, amounts $89.35–$14,251.45, disbursement 10/31/2025
• Enforced policy for Dawn Barscz, Cassandra LaTona, Victor Ramos, and Terry Looney‑Stevens for missed filings
• Motion to accept all items (Attachment A) passed

The board unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 minutes. It accepted Attachment A, adding eleven employees to the Retirement Fund System and authorizing checks to thirteen retirees for disbursement on October 31, 2025. The board also applied policy to withdraw deductions for four members who missed filing deadlines. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (aye all)
• Accepted entry of 11 employees into Retirement Fund System (aye all)
• Authorized issuance of checks to 13 retirees on 10/31/2025 (aye all)
• Applied policy to withdraw deductions for Dawn Barscz, Cassandra LaTona, Victor Ramos, Terry Looney‑Stevens (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The Venango County Commissioners will approve minutes from the September 9 meeting and consider several contract ratifications, including a Lexipol agreement for correction officer education. They will also approve service contracts for airport field mowing, multiple hangar rentals, health‑insurance coverage for retirees and employees, and a natural‑gas supply contract with Sprague at $3.79 per Dth. Additional items include audit report acceptance, grant agreements, and reappointments to the Conservation District.

• Ratify contract with Lexipol for correction officer education
• Approve contract with Small Country Living to mow and hay three fields at the airport property
• Approve monthly hangar rental contracts with Abraham Shetler, George Hobaugh, and Robert and Andrew Eakin
• Approve health‑insurance contracts with UPMC (Life) for retirees and Mutual of Omaha (Life) for active and retired employees
• Ratify 36‑month natural‑gas contract with Sprague at $3.79 per Dth

The board approved the meeting agenda and the September 9 minutes. It ratified the Lexipol correction‑officer education contract, approved several airport and hangar leases, and approved a suite of human‑services contracts covering medical, mental‑health, foster‑care and other services. The commissioners also approved fiscal warrants totaling $3,719,485.03, the 2024 audit report, and new audit‑service and workforce‑development agreements.

• Approved the October 15 agenda (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved the September 9 minutes (motion passed unanimously)
• Ratified the Lexipol contract for correction officer education (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved airport mowing contract and four hangar leases (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved multiple human‑services contracts (items 1‑13) for FY 2025‑2026 (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved fiscal warrants totaling $3,719,485.03 (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved the 2024 county audit report and the 2025‑2029 audit engagement letter (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved contracts for health‑insurance coverage (UPMC and Mutual of Omaha) and a grant agreement for the Northwest Workforce Development Board (motion passed unanimously)

Election Board

The Election Board approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. It then provided updates on the upcoming election, including the start of ballot mailing, voter registration and absentee ballot deadlines, equipment testing, poll worker needs, and current voter and mail‑in ballot counts. No other business was taken.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Ballots began being mailed on October 6, 2025
• October 20, 2025 is the last day to register to vote or make changes
• October 28, 2025 is the last day to request a mail‑in or absentee ballot
• Public testing of election equipment scheduled for October 31, 2025 at 9 a.m. in Room 100 of the Courthouse Annex

The board approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. Election updates were presented, including ballot mailing dates and voter registration numbers. The meeting was adjourned after a motion that passed unanimously.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed aye all)

Land Bank

The board approved the minutes from 09/11/2025 and the Treasurer's report, both unanimously. It approved additional funds for a second dumpster in Cornplanter Township. It conditionally approved a $25,000 demolition request for 1416 Liberty Street, requiring ownership by the Franklin Redevelopment Authority or the City of Franklin. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved acceptance of 09/11/2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Treasurer's report (all in favor)
• Approved additional funding for a second dumpster in Cornplanter Township (all in favor)
• Approved conditional $25,000 demolition request for 1416 Liberty Street (all in favor, Amanda Power abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:45 PM (all in favor)

Planning Commission Board

The Venango County Planning Commission will consider two subdivision and land development items: the Tycoon Saloon project in the City of Oil City and the Pathways Multi-Unit Building. Public comments on agenda items will also be heard. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Tycoon Saloon – City of Oil City (subdivision/land development proposal)
• Pathways Multi-Unit Building (subdivision/land development proposal)
• Public comments on agenda items

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission conditionally approved the Tycoon Saloon music venue project in Oil City. It also conditionally approved the Pathways Multi‑Unit Building project, which includes demolition of the Pizza Hut at 394 Seneca Street. Both motions were made by Keith Klingler, seconded by Jim Miller, and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Conditional approval granted to Tycoon Saloon project (8,950 sq ft music venue) – motion by Keith Klingler, seconded by Jim Miller
• Conditional approval granted to Pathways Multi‑Unit Building project (13,726 sq ft) and demolition of Pizza Hut at 394 Seneca St – motion by Keith Klingler, seconded by Jim Miller
• Motion to adjourn approved

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The Venango County Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss the 2026 draft budget and the 2024 audit report. The body is considering the approval or ratification of multiple contracts, proposals, and lease amendments.

• Ratification of Plumbing and KRG Management contracts
• Approval of Mobilcom and Bert Klapec, Inc. proposals
• Approval of First Amendment to Woods and River Lease
• Approval of Amendment to Balmaghie Beverage Group Lease
• Review of 2026 Draft Budget

Planning Commission Board

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission will meet to discuss subdivision and land development for The Storage Place in Rouseville Borough. The board will also review the 2024 Annual Report and the No Net Loss Policy.

• Subdivision and Land Development: The Storage Place – Rouseville Borough
• Review of 2024 Annual Report
• Review of No Net Loss Policy
• Review of policy for notices to Planning Staff

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. The board approved the Storage Place development in Rouseville Borough with conditions such as a performance bond, recording fee, and required plans. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Storage Place storage unit project with conditions
• Adjourned meeting at 5:30 PM

Land Bank

The board accepted the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report, both unanimously. It approved a dumpster request for a blighted dwelling on Dennis Drive, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM.

• Accepted July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved dumpster request for Dennis Drive blight cleanup (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:30 PM (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Venango County Salary Board approved a list of positions to create, including a Maintenance Worker and a PIC Unit Coordinator, and positions to abolish, including a MH/DS Supervisor and a BSU Director. The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Breene and adjourned by Treasurer Ritchey.

• Create Maintenance Worker position (PT, SEIU 10)
• Create Sheriff's Deputy position (PT)
• Create PIC Unit Coordinator position (FT)
• Abolish MH/DS Supervisor position (FT)
• Abolish MH/DS BSU Director position (ET)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 Salary Board meeting. It also approved several personnel actions, creating three new positions and abolishing three existing ones. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:47 p.m.

• Approved August 6, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Maintenance Worker position, effective 08/11/25 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Sheriff’s Deputy position, effective 07/07/25 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of PIC Unit Coordination Supervisor position, effective 08/04/25 (unanimous)
• Abolished MH/DS Supervisor position, effective 08/04/25 (unanimous)
• Abolished MH/DS a le position, effective 08/05/25 (unanimous)
• Abolished MH/DS BSU Director position, effective 08/05/25 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:47 p.m. (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting and added ten employees to the retirement fund system at a 9% contribution rate. It authorized six pension checks totaling $7,781.77 to be issued on September 30, 2025, and approved the retirements of Dennis Tobin, Roberta Mullen, and Thomas P. Sherman with specified monthly annuities. The board also recorded failed filing notices for four retirees and corrected a disbursement error for Samantha Winger.

• Approved minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting.
• Added ten employees (Lindsey McElhattan, Tonya Allen, Makayla Keating, Francisco Mariscal, Andrew Espy, Brady Yeager, Rae Sherk, Heather Baker, Christian Byrnes, Susan Finger, Stephen Ondulich, Nicole Kaltenbaugh, Terry Stone) to the Retirement Fund system at 9% contribution.
• Authorized pension checks: Tanisha Perry $1,666.88, Wendie Cressley $110.19, Katie Drake $2,258.17, Tammy Irwin $1,453.30, Carly Wilt $1,002.17, Zachery Burkhart $290.16 (disbursement 09/30/2025).
• Approved retirements: Dennis Tobin (monthly $11.87), Roberta Mullen (monthly $718.93), Thomas P. Sherman (monthly $1,465.86).
• Noted failed pension withdrawal filings for Wendie Cressley, Tammy Irwin, Carly Wilt, Zachery Burkhart and corrected Samantha Winger’s September disbursement to $113.81.

Commissioner Board

The Board of Commissioners and associated boards are meeting to decide on various service contracts, personnel appointments, and retirement fund disbursements. Key items include airport agreements, bridge project extensions, and human services renewals.

• Approval of a contract with Vestis for county building rugs and a purchasing proposal from Svetz Consulting
• Extension for design services with Frank B. Taylor Engineering for the Miller Farm Road Bridge Replacement Project
• Review fee reimbursement agreements with SolAmerica Energy for developments in Jackson and Oakland Townships
• Renewal of multiple Human Services contracts, including Counseling and Assessment Services, LLC ($70 per evaluation)
• Reappointment of Jeffrey Schwab and Joe Pastor to the Venango County Conservation District

The board amended the September 9 agenda to add a Hunger Action Month proclamation and remove item 31, with unanimous approval. They also approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. In Community Services, the commissioners ratified the contract with Mission Critical Partners, approved a supplemental FAA real‑estate agreement, and approved a monthly hangar lease with Michael Minor, each passing with an aye‑all vote.

• Approved agenda amendment to add Hunger Action Month proclamation and remove item 31 (aye all)
• Approved minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting (aye all)
• Ratified contract with Mission Critical Partners (aye all)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for FAA Real Estate Contract (Airport) (aye all)
• Approved monthly hangar lease with Michael Minor (Airport) (aye all)

Election Board

The Venango County Election Board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It also approved receipt of library referendum exemption requests for Pleasantville Township, Richland Township, Scrubgrass Township, and Emienton Borough. The board selected Emma Bauer's design as the winner of the "I Voted" sticker contest. No public comment was received on any agenda items.

• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of library referendum exemption requests for Pleasantville Township, Richland Township, Scrubgrass Township, and Emienton Borough
• Selection of Emma Bauer's submission as winner of the "I Voted" sticker contest

The Election Board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It also approved receipt of library referendum exemption requests for Pleasantville Township, Richland Township, Scrubgrass Township and Emienton Borough. Finally, the board selected Emma Bauer's submission as the winner of the “I Voted” sticker contest. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (aye all)
• Approved receipt of library referendum exemption requests for Pleasantville Township, Richland Township, Scrubgrass Township, Emienton Borough (aye all)
• Approved Emma Bauer's submission as winner of the “I Voted” sticker contest (aye all)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The board unanimously approved the August 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the routine Personnel Agenda report and the Interim Warden's report. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Agenda report (unanimous)
• Approved Warden's report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Venango County Salary Board met to approve changes to specific county positions. The board voted to abolish one role and create two new positions across different departments.

• Abolished Fiscal Operations position 509-HS Fiscal Officer (effective 6/23/2025)
• Created Fiscal Operations position 509 — HS Fiscal Officer II (effective 6/23/2025)
• Created Substance Services Care Abuse Management Specialist position 535 (effective 7/20/2025)

The board approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 Salary Board meeting. It then approved the agenda items listed in Attachment B, which include abolishing and creating fiscal positions and creating a substance‑services specialist role. The meeting was adjourned at 10:41 a.m. with no public comment.

• Approved July 8, 2025 Salary Board meeting minutes (aye all)
• Approved Salary Board agenda items: abolition and creation of fiscal positions and creation of a substance‑services specialist (aye all)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:41 a.m. (aye all)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board approved the entry of seven employees into the Retirement Fund System and the withdrawal of contributions for 11 individuals. The board also approved three superannuation retirements and a contract for actuarial valuation services.

• Contract approved with Foster & Foster for Actuarial valuation Services
• Approval of superannuation retirements for Tammy Reitz, Jennifer R. Richards, and Lorie L. O’Neil
• Approval of contribution withdrawals including $47,382.22 for Tristin Siegel and $10,754.50 for Adam Craig
• Entry of seven employees into the Retirement Fund System with contribution rates of 9% or 12%
• Notice of death for retirees Anna M. Harry, Daria E. Hutchinson, and Sharon K. Bradford

The board approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted Attachment A, which adds six employees to the retirement fund, authorizes ten pension‑withdrawal checks, and confirms three superannuation retirements. The board also approved a contract with Foster & Foster for actuarial valuation services. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Treasurer, aye all)
• Added six employees to the Retirement Fund System (Nathen McDonough, Audrey McLaughlin, Logan Emig, Heather Jemmett, Dawn Barscz, Crystal Mohler)
• Authorized ten pension‑withdrawal checks totaling $94,? (Robyn Vogan $1,388.28, Courtney Long $1,157.05, Joseph Finlan $186.20, Allison O’Keefe $3,766.04, Adam Craig $10,754.50, Michael Horn $4,115.68, Abigail Joseph $4,471.33, Jillian Hale $5,582.86, Danielle Britt $6,333.23, Chad Skokowski $1,197.23, Tristin Siegel $47,382.22) – all disbursement dates 08/29/2025
• Approved superannuation retirement for Tammy Reitz (Option One, monthly $101.79, pro‑rata $57.68) – effective 06/14/2025
• Approved superannuation retirement for Jennifer R. Richards (Option One, monthly $1,375.40, pro‑rata $1,153.56) – effective 08/06/2025
• Approved superannuation retirement for Lorie L. O’Neil (Option One, monthly $309.16, pro‑rata $309.16) – effective 07/01/2025
• Approved contract with Foster & Foster for actuarial valuation services (motion by Commissioner Abramovic, aye all)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:39 a.m. (motion by Treasurer, aye all)

Commissioner Board

The Commissioner Board is reviewing an ordinance to authorize debt issuance and a variety of service contracts for human services and emergency response. The meeting also includes sessions for the Election, Retirement, and Salary boards to handle personnel and administrative matters.

• Ordinance #01-2025 authorizing the issuance of debt
• Contract with Community Services of Venango County for Senior Centers and Hot Delivered Meals up to $300,115
• Contract with Family Services and Children’s Aid Society for Student Assistance Program up to $161,246
• Contract with Procoom Systems to de-install and re-install 911 Dispatch Console
• Contract with Foster & Foster for Actuarial Valuation Services

The board amended the August 6, 2025 agenda and approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting, each with unanimous support. Commissioners also approved the contract with Procoom Systems to de‑install and re‑install the 911 dispatch console at the new 911 Center. No other business or public comment was presented.

• Amended agenda for Aug 6, 2025 approved (aye all)
• July 8, 2025 minutes approved (aye all)
• Approved Procoom Systems 911 dispatch console contract (aye all)

Election Board

The Election Board met to receive informational updates from Election Director Laura Anna. The board approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. No items were put forward for approval.

• Updates on voter registration statistics
• Updates on grant funding
• Discussion of a referendum question
• Upcoming outreach activities

The Venango County Election Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. No election board items required approval. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The board unanimously approved the July 2025 meeting minutes, the routine Personnel Agenda, and the Warden's report detailing an inmate population of 113 males, 77 females, and 36 females. The next jail inspection is scheduled for October 8, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Warden's report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The authority will meet to approve minutes and a specific change order. Members will discuss the 100 Seneca project and enter an executive session regarding a real estate matter.

• Approval of Change Order 17
• Project update on 100 Seneca
• Executive session regarding a real estate matter

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The authority will meet to approve minutes and a specific change order. The body will also discuss the 100 Seneca project and a real estate matter in executive session.

• Approval of Change Order 17
• Project update for 100 Seneca
• Executive session regarding a real estate matter

Planning Commission Board

The Planning Commission will meet to review the 2024 Annual Report draft and discuss the SALDO Appendix A regarding stormwater. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new Executive Director.

• Introduction of New Executive Director
• Review of 2024 Annual Report Draft
• SALDO Appendix A: Stormwater Discussion
• Updated list of Board Terms

The commission approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It gave conditional approval to the draft 2024 Annual Report pending minor edits. The board then adjourned the meeting at 5:22 PM.

• Approved 06/17/2025 meeting minutes (All approved)
• Conditional approval of 2024 Annual Report draft (All approved, pending minor edits)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:22 PM (All approved)

Land Bank

The board approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the Treasurer's report, each with unanimous support. A request to demolish a dwelling at 519 Colbert Ave was noted for future review pending funding. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:30 PM.

• Accepted June 12, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted Treasurer's report (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:30 PM (all in favor)

Salary Board

The Venango County Salary Board met to approve the minutes from June 10, 2025, and a series of personnel changes. The board voted to abolish and create several positions within the CYFS, PIC Unit, and MH/DS departments.

• Abolished CYFS Program position (effective 5/11/2025)
• Created CYFS Assistant position (effective 5/11/2025)
• Created PIC Unit position (effective 5/11/2025)
• Abolished Service Coordinator position in MH/DS (effective 6/10/2025)
• Created Clinical Manager position in MH/DS (effective 6/10/2025)

The board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 Salary Board meeting. It approved the listed agenda items for salary and position changes. The meeting was then adjourned. No other business or public comment occurred.

• Approved June 10, 2025 Salary Board minutes (aye all)
• Approved Salary Board agenda items (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board decided on the entry of 11 employees into the Retirement Fund System. The board also approved contribution withdrawals for nine individuals and the retirement of two employees.

• Approval of 11 employees entering the Retirement Fund System
• Approval of contribution withdrawals for 9 people, including $8,169.54 for Samantha Winger and $5,375.75 for Lorelei Kingsmore
• Approval of superannuation retirement for A. Michelle Mehlburger with a monthly annuity of $1,504.21
• Approval of superannuation retirement for Debra L. Francis with a monthly annuity of $460.82
• Notice of the death of retiree Ruth B. Shay

The Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It accepted ten new employees into the Retirement Fund System and authorized eight pension‑withdrawal checks to be issued on July 31, 2025. The board also approved the superannuation retirements of A. Michelle Mehiburger (effective May 31, 2025) and Debra L. Francis (effective June 7, 2025). All motions were passed with an "aye all" vote.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (aye all)
• Accepted ten employees into the Retirement Fund System (aye all)
• Authorized eight pension‑withdrawal checks for July 31, 2025 (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirement of A. Michelle Mehiburger, effective 05/31/2025 (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Debra L. Francis, effective 06/07/2025 (aye all)
• Accepted Attachment A items, including policy actions for failed filings (aye all)
• Noted pension‑withdrawal document failures for four retirees and applied board policy (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:36 p.m. (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The Commissioner Board is reviewing several ordinances, including one authorizing the issuance of debt and an amendment to the Hazmat Billing Ordinance. The board is also considering the renewal of 13 human services contracts for senior and mental health care, as well as a solar contract with Countryside.

• Ordinance #01-2025 authorizing the issuance of debt
• Hazmat Billing Ordinance #02-2025 (Amendment to Ordinance #02-2014)
• Contract with Midstate Consultants for Runway 3-21 rehabilitation fee estimate
• Renewal of 13 human services contracts, including The CARE Center, Inc. with a $62,942 maximum
• MOU with Tyler Technologies for VetraSpec Software Subscription renewal

The board accepted its agenda and approved the June 10, 2025 minutes. Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Midstate Consultants for runway rehabilitation and a slate of human‑services contract renewals. They also approved fiscal warrants totaling $4,973,737.80 for non‑human and human services. All motions passed with unanimous “aye all” votes.

• Accepted the July 8 agenda (unanimously approved)
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously approved)
• Approved contract with Midstate Consultants for runway 3‑21 estimate (unanimously approved)
• Approved renewal of multiple human‑services contracts listed in Attachment C (unanimously approved)
• Approved fiscal warrants listed in Attachment D totaling $4,973,737.80 (unanimously approved)

Election Board

The Election Board met to review informational items regarding voter registration and list maintenance. The board also discussed upcoming poll worker open houses and a sticker contest. No items were put forward for approval.

• Voter registration statistics
• List maintenance update
• Poll Worker Open House events
• "I Voted" Sticker Contest entries due August 1

The Election Board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote. No other agenda items required approval.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The board approved the June 2025 minutes, the personnel agenda report, and the warden's report, each with unanimous support. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (ayes all)
• Approved Personnel Agenda report (ayes all)
• Approved Warden's report (ayes all)
• Adjourned meeting (ayes all)

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The authority is meeting to discuss ongoing projects and financial reports. The agenda includes the ratification and approval of several change orders and an engagement agreement.

• Ratification of Package D Change Order 14
• Ratification of Package D Change Order 15
• Approval of Change Order 16
• Ratification of Engagement Agreement
• Discussion of 100 Seneca project

Planning Commission Board

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission will meet to conduct business including the approval of previous meeting minutes. The board is scheduled to review a subdivision and land development item.

• Review of Kuhns Subdivision in Irwin Township

The commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved a waiver request for the Kuhns Subdivision in Irwin Township, which does not meet the minimum lot size required by the SALDO. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 05/13/2025 meeting minutes (motion by Frank Pankratz, seconded by Jim Miller)
• Approved waiver for Kuhns Subdivision in Irwin Township (motion by Frank Pankratz, seconded by Ken Bryan)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Jim Miller, seconded by Frank Pankratz)

Land Bank

The board accepted the May 8, 2025 minutes and the treasurer's report showing a $52,165.49 demo fund balance. Commissioners appointed Trenton Moulin and Frank Pankratz III to fill the two vacant board positions. The board approved a dumpster request from Cranberry Township for 130 Cabin Road. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM.

• Accepted May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's report showing $52,165.49 demo fund (unanimous)
• Appointed Trenton Moulin to board (unanimous)
• Appointed Frank Pankratz III to board (unanimous)
• Approved dumpster request for Cranberry Township, 130 Cabin Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:30 PM (unanimous)

Commissioner Board

The Board of Commissioners is deciding on several human services contract renewals and a new agreement for substance use disorder services. The board will also consider authorizing the process to issue debt for capital repairs and amending a hazmat billing ordinance.

• Authorization to proceed with issuing debt for capital repairs
• Contract with Center for Community Resources for ID Supports Coordination (max $54,420)
• Contract with Alliance for Nonprofit Resources for Certified Investigations (max $29,750)
• Contract with Active Aging, Inc. for Ombudsman services ($15,534) and a $5,500 amendment
• Approval of an amendment to Ordinance #02-2014 Hazmat Billing

The board approved two Land Bank Board appointments, ratified the May 16 minutes, and authorized a generator purchase and power‑supply agreement for the 911 building. They also approved a series of human‑services contracts, fiscal warrants totaling $5,385,658.67, debt issuance for capital repairs, and WIOA, Operator and EARN contracts. All motions were made by Commissioner Abramovic, seconded by Commissioner Bryan, and passed unanimously.

• Approved two Land Bank Board appointments (aye all)
• Approved May 16, 2025 minutes (aye all)
• Ratified purchase of generator from Cummins for 911 building (aye all)
• Approved service agreement with Veritv Corp for uninterrupted power (aye all)
• Approved multiple Human Services contracts and amendments (aye all)
• Approved fiscal warrants totaling $5,385,658.67 (aye all)
• Approved authorization to issue debt for capital repairs (aye all)
• Approved WIOA, Operator and EARN contracts (aye all)

Salary Board

The Salary Board decided on changes to county personnel positions and approved several retirement-related disbursements. The board also processed pension fund withdrawals and vesting updates.

• Abolished two Prison Correction Officer positions
• Created two Prison Field Training Officer positions
• Abolished one part-time 911 Center Telecommunicator position
• Approved disbursements to nine individuals, including $14,996.64 to Pamela Pfertsh and $13,237.59 to Kelly Knoch
• Processed pension withdrawals for Darrius Graham and Brendan Tucker

The board approved the minutes from the May 16, 2025 Salary Board meeting. It approved agenda items that abolish two prison officer positions, create two field‑training officer positions, and abolish a telecommunicator role. The board also approved the listed disbursements, retirement notices and pension actions, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 16, 2025 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda items: abolish two prison officer positions, create two field‑training officer positions, abolish one telecommunicator position (unanimous)
• Approved listed disbursements to individuals (unanimous)
• Approved retirement notices and pension actions for Chris L. Cleland, Darrius Graham, Brendan Tucker, Hilary Buchanan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Election Board

The Election Board met to receive informational updates on voter registration and Municipal Primary Election statistics. No items were put forward for approval during the meeting.

• Voter registration statistics and activities update
• Report on Municipal Primary Election turnout and statistics

The Election Board approved the minutes from the May 16, 2025 meeting. No election‑board items were presented for approval. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 16, 2025 meeting minutes (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board met to approve the minutes from May 16, 2025. The board considered the addition of 11 employees to the Retirement Fund System with contribution rates of 9% or 10%.

• Approval of 11 employees entering the Retirement Fund System
• Approval of May 16, 2025 meeting minutes

The Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 16, 2025 meeting. It approved ten employees to enter the Retirement Fund System, each with a specific effective date and contribution percentage. The board also authorized issuance of checks to individuals withdrawing contributions with interest. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ten employees to enter the Retirement Fund System (Tyara Johnson, Shelby Moyer, Ronald Woods, Kaitlyn Comans, Curt Leicher, Terry Stevens, Victor Ramos, Jennifer Luktisch, Torin Martin, Zach Burkhart, Dawn Rumbaugh) with listed effective dates and percentages (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of checks to persons withdrawing contributions plus interest (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:41 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The Board of Inspectors will meet to review monthly reports from the Warden and the Director of Human Resources. The body will also consider ratifying the personnel agenda.

• Ratification of Personnel Agenda
• Review of Warden Craig and Deputy Warden Paxton's monthly report
• Review of Director of Human Resources Justin Wolfe's monthly report

The Board voted to approve the May 2025 meeting minutes, the monthly personnel report, and the warden's report, each with unanimous support. Deputy Warden Siegel was announced as promoted to Chief Deputy Warden. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved personnel report (unanimous)
• Approved warden's report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The Venango County Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss the approval of a Project Manager position and Change Order 13 for Package D. The body will also review the financial report and the status of the 100 Seneca project.

• Approval of Project Manager Position
• Approval of Package D Change Order 13
• Ongoing project update for 100 Seneca

Commissioner Board

The Commissioner Board is meeting to approve several service contracts, hangar leases, and personnel appointments. The board is also reviewing retirement fund disbursements and updates to the Human Services pay scale.

• Sub-grant agreement of $194,257 to Venango Technology Center for air cleaners, smart panels, and other equipment
• Ratification of contracts for Courthouse Roof Replacement and 911 Center/Armory General Contracting
• Appointment of Dorothy “Dottie” Tawney as Chief Clerk
• Approval of hangar leases for Abraham Shetler, Michael Minor, and Michael Shetler
• Creation of seasonal positions for Two Mile Run County Park, including 10 lifeguards and 8 snack shack attendants

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 8 minutes. They approved several contracts—including a court warranty with Behavioral Interventions, a forensic pathologist renewal with Erie County, and a QT Petroleum fuel‑management software agreement—as well as three hangar leases. The Human Services contracts and addendums in Attachment C were also approved, followed by approval of fiscal warrants totaling $5,385,658.67.

• Approved agenda for May 16 2025 (aye all)
• Approved minutes from April 8 2025 (aye all)
• Approved Extended Service and Support Warranty contract with Behavioral Interventions (aye all)
• Approved renewal contract with Erie County Forensic Pathologist (aye all)
• Approved contract with QT Petroleum for Siteminder Fuel Management Software (aye all)
• Approved hangar leases: Abraham Shetler (9‑5), Michael Minor (8), Michael Shetler (15‑3) (aye all)
• Approved Human Services contracts and addendums listed in Attachment C (aye all)
• Approved fiscal warrants totaling $5,385,658.67 (aye all)

Salary Board

The Salary Board approved new pay grades and ranges for Human Services exempt and non-exempt employees to maintain competitive wages. The board also created several temporary seasonal positions for parks and legal internships and ratified April personnel changes.

• Human Services Exempt pay ranges: Grade 1 ($51,188.80–$77,806.98) to Grade 5 ($64,624.68–$98,229.51)
• Human Services Non-Exempt hourly ranges: Grade 1 ($16.37–$24.84) to Grade 7 ($26.58–$40.40)
• Creation of 8 Park Snack Shack Attendants and 10 Park Lifeguards
• Creation of Legal Intern positions for the Courts and District Attorney’s Office
• Abolishment of Senior Program Specialist and creation of CSS Supervisor in Housing/Community Support SVC

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 Salary Board meeting. It also approved the agenda items creating new legal intern, housing, and park positions while abolishing a senior program specialist role. A correction noted that the Court Crier position was not created. The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.

• Approved minutes from April 8, 2025 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Courts Legal Intern and District Attorney’s Office Legal Intern positions (unanimous)
• Approved abolition of Senior Program Specialist and creation of CSS Supervisor in Housing/Community Support (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Park Snack Shack Attendants, Park Department Clerk Intern, Park Lifeguards, and Park Maintenance Worker Intern positions (unanimous)
• Recorded correction that Court Crier position was not created (no action taken)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Election Board

The Venango County Election Board held a brief public meeting on May 16, 2025. The board received informational updates on voter registration statistics and the upcoming Municipal Primary Election. No items were presented for approval. The meeting adjourned after four minutes with no public comment or other business.

• No items for approval were presented
• Voter registration statistics and activities update received as information
• Municipal Primary Election date confirmed as Tuesday (date not specified in meeting)

The Venango County Election Board approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other agenda items were presented or decided. The board adjourned the meeting at 1:05 p.m.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Venango County Retirement Board approved the entry of seven new employees into the retirement fund, authorized disbursements totaling over $48,000 to 11 individuals withdrawing contributions, and approved three superannuation retirements. The board also addressed administrative corrections, including a $115.14 adjustment to a prior distribution.

• Approved entry of 7 employees into retirement system at 9% contribution
• Authorized $48,587.46 in pension withdrawal checks to 11 former employees
• Approved superannuation retirements for Michele Swab-Jones, John C. Lackatos, and Julie Bullard
• Granted permission for Lauren Walters to purchase prior service time for $21,424.07
• Corrected a prior distribution error with a $115.14 check to Rachel Knupp

The board unanimously approved the April 8, 2025 minutes, added new employees to the retirement fund system, and authorized pension checks for multiple retirees. It also approved three superannuation retirements, vested two members' pension funds, and authorized a purchase of prior service time and a correction check for Rachel Knupp.

• Approved minutes from April 8, 2025 (aye all)
• Approved entry of eight employees into the Retirement Fund System (aye all)
• Authorized Treasurer to issue pension checks to nine retirees totaling $71,? (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirements of Michele Swab‑Jones, John C. Lackatos, and Julie Bullard (aye all)
• Vested pension funds for Bridey Keller (effective 04/11/2025) and Lindsay King (effective 04/10/2025) (aye all)
• Approved permission for Lauren Walters to purchase prior service time ($21,424.07) (aye all)
• Authorized correction check of $115.14 to Rachel Knupp (aye all)
• Accepted all items in Attachment A (aye all)

Planning Commission Board

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two subdivision and land development applications in Cranberry Township, one from Bruceton Farm Service and another from United Parcel Service. The board will also vote on approving the February 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes and discuss a revision of previously approved minutes.

• Subdivision and land development application – Bruceton Farm Service, Cranberry Township
• Subdivision and land development application – United Parcel Service, Cranberry Township
• Revision of approved minutes (Special Purpose Matters)
• Approval of February 18, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Public comment periods on agenda items and general matters

The commission approved the Bruceton Farm Service proposal for a 5,900‑sq‑ft convenience store with a waiver for a geotechnical report. It also gave final approval to United Parcel Service’s 14‑car mobile distribution center at 259 Quaker Drive. All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved Bruceton Farm Service convenience store with waiver (conditional approval)
• Approved United Parcel Service 14‑car mobile distribution center (final approval)
• Approved 02/18/2025 meeting minutes (all approved)
• Adopted motion to adjourn at 5:24 PM

Land Bank

The board approved buying 14 Wilson Ave in Oil City for $25,750 and 612 Kerr St in Emlenton for $18,000, using CDBG and demo funds. William Moon was appointed as the Land Bank’s representative at the judicial sale. The board also accepted the meeting minutes, the treasurer’s report, and approved a dumpster request for a Cranberry Township property. The next meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2025.

• Accepted minutes of 04/10/2025 (all in favor)
• Accepted Treasurer’s report (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of 14 Wilson Ave (Oil City) for $25,750 (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of 612 Kerr St (Emlenton) for $18,000 (all in favor)
• Appointed William Moon as representative at judicial sale (all in favor)
• Approved dumpster request for Cranberry Township property (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:50 PM (all in favor)

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The Venango County Economic Development Authority will meet to ratify and approve change orders for Package D and a proposal for Kone Access Controls. The body will also review financial reports and the status of the 100 Seneca project.

• Ratification of Package D Change Order 11
• Approval of Package D Change Order 12
• Approval of Kone Access Controls Proposal
• Project update for 100 Seneca

Land Bank

The board unanimously accepted the March 13, 2025 minutes and the Treasurer's report. It approved the requests for 69 Grove Avenue and 218 Elm/219 Seneca Street, which require no additional funding. All other demolition funding requests were tabled until further verification and funding options are identified. The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 PM.

• Accepted 03/13/2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted Treasurer's report showing $58,075.14 fund balance (all in favor)
• Approved property request for 69 Grove Ave (no funding needed) (all in favor)
• Approved property request for 218 Elm/219 Seneca St (no funding needed) (all in favor)
• Tabled demolition funding requests for 41 East Bissell Ave, 12 Mineral St, 611 Bissell Ave, 14 Wilson Ave, and 612 Kerr St (all in favor)
• Advised to shorten press release article (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:30 PM (all in favor)

Salary Board

The Venango County Salary Board could not convene its scheduled public meeting on April 8, 2025, because there was not a quorum. No business was conducted and no public comment was received.

The Venango County Salary Board could not be convened because a quorum was not present. No public comment was received on the agenda, and no other business was conducted.

Election Board

The Election Board met to review voter registration statistics and approve operational contracts. The board voted to authorize support for the 2025 Municipal Primary and General Elections.

• Contract with Terry L. Williams for 2025 Municipal Primary and General Election support
• Addition to lease with Ford Business for an elections printer
• Review of voter registration statistics and activities update

The board unanimously approved the March 11, 2025 minutes. It also approved a contract with Terry L. Williams for election support and an addition to the lease with Ford Business for a printer. Both motions passed with all members voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Terry L. Williams for 2025 election support (unanimous)
• Approved addition to lease with Ford Business for election printer (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board processed the entry of 10 employees into the Retirement Fund System. The board approved several contribution withdrawals and superannuation retirements, including specific lump sum and annuity payments.

• Approval of 10 employees entering the Retirement Fund System with contribution rates of 9% or 10%
• Approval of contribution withdrawals for 8 individuals, including $38,314.71 for Charles Albaugh
• Approval of superannuation retirement for Robert W. Burneisen ($17,229.65 lump sum; $187.60 monthly annuity)
• Approval of superannuation retirement for James E. Barnes ($17,883.51 lump sum; $260.81 monthly annuity)
• Authorization of beneficiary payments to Julia Clark, Jennifer Clark, and Jessica Clark-Borgia for the estate of Thomas E. Clark

The board approved the minutes from the March 11 meeting. It accepted Attachment A, which includes adding nine employees to the retirement fund, authorizing several pension checks, approving two retirements, and issuing beneficiary checks for the Clark estate. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 11 minutes (aye all)
• Approved entry of nine employees into the retirement fund (aye all)
• Approved pension checks to Zanah Dempsey ($1,521.31) and six other retirees (aye all)
• Approved retirement of Robert W. Burneisen, effective 01/23/2025 (aye all)
• Approved retirement of James E. Barnes, effective 03/15/2025 (aye all)
• Authorized beneficiary checks to Julia Clark ($449.75), Jennifer Clark ($449.75) and Jessica Clark‑Borgia ($449.74) (aye all)
• Accepted all items in Attachment A (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The Venango County Commissioners will consider and vote on operational contracts, policy adoptions, and personnel actions, including a Taser lease for the prison, an inmate dental services agreement, and CDBG program adoptions. The meeting also includes separate Election Board, Retirement Board, and Salary Board sessions with their own decisions on voter registration statistics, pension entries/withdrawals, and position reclassifications.

• Ratification of AXON Lease for Tasers for the prison
• Approval of agreement with Link the Valley to provide dental services for inmates
• Adoption of the 2025 Citizen Participation Plan, Residential Anti-displacement Plan, and Fair Housing Resolution for CDBG programs
• Ratification of contracts with Spectrum Internet and Sammartino & Stout for assessment appraisals
• Approval of revised Administrative Rules and Procurement Policy

The board approved the agenda and March 11 minutes unanimously. They ratified the AXON lease for tasers and approved a PennDOT agreement for Venango 911 to access traffic‑camera footage. A series of human‑services contracts, MOUs and addendums were approved. Fiscal warrants totaling $4,335,726.58 were also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified AXON lease for tasers (unanimous)
• Approved PennDOT traffic‑camera footage agreement (unanimous)
• Approved multiple human‑services contracts and MOUs (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal warrants totaling $4,335,726.58 (unanimous)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The Venango County Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. The board also approved the personnel agenda, noting five open jail positions, and accepted the warden's report on inmate counts and staff training. No old or new business was presented, and the meeting was adjourned at 12:19 PM.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved personnel agenda (unanimous)
• Approved warden's report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:19 PM (unanimous)

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The Venango County Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss board appointments and ratify several project change orders. The body is also reviewing a lease for Woods & River and a service contract for ICE.

• Appointment of Makerspace Board
• Ratification of Package D Change Orders 8-10
• Approval of ICE Service Contract
• Approval of Woods & River Lease
• Review of 100 Seneca at Cornplanter Square project

Land Bank

The Venango County Land Bank Board met on March 13, 2025, and approved the minutes from the February 9 meeting and the treasurer's report. The board discussed interest in two open board positions, with one letter of intent requested. Seven properties are in the intake phase for potential acquisition, with responses due by March 14. No public comment was made, and no substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved minutes from 02/09/2025 (all in favor)
• Approved treasurer's report showing $74,187.14 in demo fund (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:30 PM (all in favor)

Salary Board

The Venango County Salary Board approved the creation of an Outreach Specialist and a part-time Telecommunicator I, and reclassified the Airport Director position by abolishing the old one and creating a new one at a lower grade. The meeting also approved the previous month's minutes and had no public comment.

• Created full-time Outreach Specialist in Commissioners department (Grade 6, effective 03/16/25)
• Created part-time Telecommunicator I in 911 Center (Grade 5, effective 03/03/25)
• Abolished Airport Director position (Grade 4, effective 02/16/25)
• Created new Airport Director position at lower grade (Grade 2, effective 02/16/25)

The Venango County Salary Board approved all four items on its agenda. It created a full-time Outreach Specialist for the Commissioners' office and a part-time Telecommunicator I for the 911 Center. It also abolished the Airport Director position and recreated it at a different grade, effective 02/16/25. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 4:41 p.m.

• Approved creating a full-time Outreach Specialist (Commissioners, Grade 6, effective 03/16/25).
• Approved creating a part-time Telecommunicator I (911 Center, Grade 5, effective 03/03/25).
• Approved abolishing the Airport Director position (Grade 4, effective 02/16/25).
• Approved creating the Airport Director position (Grade 2, effective 02/16/25).

Election Board

The Election Board met to approve minutes from the February 11, 2025, meeting. The board reviewed voter registration statistics and noted that March 11 is the deadline to file petitions for the primary election.

• Approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of voter registration statistics
• Deadline for primary election petition filings (March 11)

The Venango County Election Board met and approved the minutes from the Feb. 11, 2025 meeting. No public comment was offered, and no substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval. The meeting adjourned after about four minutes.

• Approved minutes from Feb. 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Venango County Retirement Board approved the entry of 12 employees into the retirement fund system, the withdrawal of contributions for four former employees, and the superannuation retirements of two employees. The board also noted several pension vesting elections and other administrative actions. No public comment was received and the meeting lasted two minutes.

• Approved 12 new employees into retirement system with contribution percentages of 9% or 10%
• Approved $7,108.22 in withdrawals for four employees including Gwendalynn Uhl ($1,000.14) and Joey Hoffman ($2,794.99)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Susanne Gooden with $4,275.21 lump sum and $64.59 monthly annuity
• Approved superannuation retirement of Donna Daugherty with $464.44 monthly annuity
• Noted vesting elections for Willard R. Buchna and Cynthia L. Long

The Venango County Retirement Board approved the entry of 12 employees into the retirement fund, authorized checks for four members withdrawing contributions, and approved two superannuation retirements. All items were approved unanimously.

• Approved 12 employees entering the Retirement Fund System (all ayes)
• Approved checks for withdrawals: Gwendalynn Uhl $1,000.14, Joey Hoffman $2,794.99, Kyle Krepps $2,113.88, Caleb Stephens $1,199.21 (all ayes)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Susanne Gooden, effective 09/28/2024, with lump sum $4,275.21 and monthly annuity $64.59 (all ayes)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Donna Daugherty, effective 03/01/2025, with monthly annuity $464.44 (all ayes)
• Noted vesting of pension funds for Willard R. Buchna and Cynthia L. Long
• Noted withdrawal of funds for Gwendalynn Uhl and Joey Hoffman due to failure to file documents
• Noted election of Option Two (2) D by active members Eric Foy and Merle Giesey

Commissioner Board

The Venango County Commissioners will consider several contracts, including a floodplain service agreement with Jackson Township and a review fee reimbursement agreement with BT-Newyo, LLC for the new UPS Mobile Distribution Center. They will also vote on resolutions setting tax collector compensation and providing local match for state transit funding, along with proclamations for Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month, World Down Syndrome Day, and Pennsylvania 4-H Week. The agenda includes personnel actions such as new hires, promotions, and separations across multiple county departments.

• Approval of Floodplain Service Provider Agreement with Jackson Township
• Approval of Review Fee Reimbursement Agreement with BT-Newyo, LLC for the new UPS Mobile Distribution Center
• Resolution 2025-1: Compensation for Venango County Tax Collectors
• Contract with SBM Electronics Inc. for voice logger/time clock
• Human Services contract amendment adding $26,165 for Regional Counseling Center

The Venango County Commissioners approved the fiscal warrants totaling $3,563,121.29, along with agreements for a voice logger/time clock, human services contracts, and planning agreements. The board also approved a series of personnel actions, including new hires, promotions, and separations. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved agreement with SBM Electronics Inc. for voice logger/time clock
• Approved Human Services contracts, including addendums for Oil Region Recovery and Regional Counseling Center
• Approved three Resource Family Agreements and a lease for 24 East Fifth Street Unit #2, Oil City
• Approved fiscal warrants totaling $3,563,121.29
• Approved personnel actions including new hires, promotions, and separations
• Approved Floodplain Service Provider Agreement with Jackson Township
• Approved Review Fee Reimbursement Agreement with BT-Newyo, LLC for UPS Mobile Distribution Center
• Approved Resolution 2025-1 for Tax Collector Compensation and Resolution 2025-2 for CATA local match

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The Board of Inspectors met and approved the minutes from February 2025, the personnel agenda, and the warden's report, all by unanimous vote. No old or new business was discussed. The meeting adjourned at 12:45 PM, followed by an executive session on personal issues.

• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved personnel agenda (unanimous)
• Approved warden's report (unanimous)

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The Venango County Economic Development Authority will meet to ratify an ICE proposal and pass a resolution to file a USDA application. The body will also review the 100 Seneca at Cornplanter Square project.

• Ratification of ICE Proposal
• Resolution to file USDA application
• Project update: 100 Seneca at Cornplanter Square

Planning Commission Board

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Venango County Regional Planning Commission. The agenda consists of procedural items: call to order, approval of prior minutes, public comment periods, and reports. No specific subdivision plans, land development proposals, or other substantive decisions are listed for discussion or action.

• Approval of January 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Public comment periods for agenda items and general comments
• Executive director and staff reports
• Special purpose matters: PA Game Commission meeting update
• Officer and committee reports including COG representatives

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission met on February 18, 2025, and approved the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes. No subdivisions or land developments were considered, and no formal actions were taken on other agenda items. Staff reports covered recycling center updates, grant applications, and ongoing planning projects.

• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (all approved)
• No subdivisions or land developments considered
• No action taken on PA Game Commission land acquisition discussion

Land Bank

The Venango County Land Bank accepted Barrie Brancato's resignation, leaving two board vacancies. The board tabled a request from the Oil City Redevelopment Authority to acquire 14 Wilson Ave at judicial sale until the April meeting. The treasurer's report showed $33,015.71 available after encumbrances for demolitions.

• Accepted Barrie Brancato's resignation (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from 01/9/2025 (all in favor)
• Accepted treasurer's report (all in favor)
• Tabled request to obtain 14 Wilson Ave until April meeting

Salary Board

The Venango County Salary Board approved two personnel actions affecting the Children & Youth Services department: abolishing a Program Specialist – Foster Care position and creating a Foster Care Case Consultant I position, both full-time effective February 7, 2025. The meeting included approval of prior minutes and no public comment.

• Abolished Program Specialist – Foster Care position (Dept. 520, FT, Grade 5, effective 02/07/25)
• Created Foster Care Case Consultant I position (Dept. 520, FT, Grade 1, effective 02/07/25)

The Venango County Salary Board approved a motion to abolish the Program Specialist – Foster Care position and create a Foster Care Case Consultant I position in the Children & Youth Services department, effective February 7, 2025. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Abolished Program Specialist – Foster Care position in Children & Youth Services (unanimous)
• Created Foster Care Case Consultant I position in Children & Youth Services (unanimous)

Election Board

The Venango County Election Board convened briefly, approving minutes from January 14, 2025. The board received updates on voter registration statistics and general activities. No public comment was offered and no other business was conducted. The meeting adjourned after five minutes.

• Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting
• Heard voter registration statistics update
• Received activities update from election staff
• No public comment on the agenda
• Meeting lasted from 4:30 to 4:35 p.m.

The Venango County Election Board met on February 11, 2025, and approved the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting. No public comment was offered, and no substantive decisions were made; the board only received updates on voter registration statistics and activities.

• Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Commissioner Board

The Venango County Commissioners will consider a wide range of items including approval of over $3.75 million in warrants, a prison food service contract amendment, airport runway obstruction removal, technology upgrades with Mobilcom, and personnel actions. The meeting also includes separate boards for Elections, Retirement, and Salary, each with their own approvals.

• Approval of warrants totaling $3,753,768.51
• Amendment to food service agreement with Summit Food Service for the prison
• Ratification of agreement with TranSystems for runway obstruction removal at the airport
• Approval of multiple contracts with Mobilcom for camera upgrade, door controls, and Zetron console PCs
• Approval of the Housing Rehabilitation Guidelines update for the Venango County Housing Rehabilitation Program

The Venango County Commissioners approved a series of routine administrative items, including warrants totaling $3,753,768.51, various contracts for court, prison, airport, public safety, human services, and planning, as well as personnel actions and proclamations. All votes were unanimous (3-0). No substantive policy decisions or public comments were made.

• Approved $3,753,768.51 in fiscal warrants (3-0)
• Approved agreement with PA Juvenile Court Judges' Commission for Youth Level of Services assessments (3-0)
• Approved contract with Mallory N. Pierce, Esq. as Title IV-D Attorney (3-0)
• Approved amendment to food service agreement with Summit Food Service (3-0)
• Approved multiple airport agreements including TranSystems, hangar leases, and USDA wildlife training (3-0)
• Approved multiple Mobilcom agreements for camera, door controls, console PCs, and service plan (3-0)
• Approved Human Services contracts including Titusville YWCA and amendments (3-0)
• Approved personnel actions including new hires, promotions, and separations (3-0)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board approved the entry of three employees into the Retirement Fund System and the disbursement of contributions to 10 individuals. The board also approved the superannuation retirements of two former employees.

• Approval of contribution withdrawals for 10 people, including $21,424.07 for Lauren Walters
• Approval of superannuation retirement for Linda Dickason with a $8,558.36 lump sum and $93.23 monthly annuity
• Approval of superannuation retirement for Gerald Sayers with a $664.74 monthly annuity
• Entry of Nathan McDonough, Melissa Burk, and Richard Hollerman into the Retirement Fund System at 9%

The Venango County Retirement Board approved the minutes from January 14, 2025, and unanimously accepted all items in Attachment A, including adding three employees to the retirement fund, approving ten contribution withdrawals, and approving two retirements. The board also noted two retiree deaths with no benefits payable and one employee vesting pension funds.

• Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved adding Nathan McDonough, Melissa Burk, Richard Hollerman to retirement fund at 9% (unanimous)
• Approved ten contribution withdrawals totaling $52,376.10 (unanimous)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Linda Dickason with lump sum $8,558.36 and monthly annuity $93.23 (unanimous)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Gerald Sayers with monthly annuity $664.74 (unanimous)
• Noted death of retiree Donald E. O'Neil with no pension benefit payable
• Noted death of retiree Grace I. Proper with no pension benefit payable
• Noted Taylor Wiggins vested pension funds effective 12/20/2024

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The Venango County Board of Inspectors met and approved the January meeting minutes, the personnel agenda, and the warden's report, all by unanimous votes. No old or new business was brought before the board, and the meeting was adjourned after a brief session. The jail is two staff members short of full staffing, and the population is 111.

• Approved January meeting minutes (all ayes)
• Approved personnel agenda (all ayes)
• Approved warden's report (all ayes)

Planning Commission Board

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission will discuss a subdivision and land development proposal for the Commonwealth Charter Academy in Cranberry Township. The board will also consider approval of minutes from previous meetings, review by-laws, update board member terms, and elect officers for the coming year.

• Subdivision and land development proposal for Commonwealth Charter Academy – Cranberry Township
• Approval of 11/19/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
• Approval of 01/02/2024 Emergency Meeting Minutes
• Discussion and potential revision of by-laws
• Election of officers for board leadership positions

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission granted conditional approval for a minor subdivision creating two lots for the Commonwealth Charter Academy in Cranberry Township, and elected Greg Miller as Chair, Tracy Jamieson as Vice-Chair I, and Jim Miller as Vice-Chair II. The board also approved minutes from previous meetings and discussed updates on infrastructure programs and recycling operations.

• Approved conditional approval for Commonwealth Charter Academy minor subdivision (all approved)
• Approved 11/19/2024 regular meeting minutes (all approved)
• Approved 01/02/2025 emergency meeting minutes (all approved)
• Elected Greg Miller as Chair (all approved)
• Elected Tracy Jamieson as Vice-Chair I (all approved)
• Elected Jim Miller as Vice-Chair II (all approved)

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The Venango County Economic Development Authority will meet to consider approving a loan package for Balmaghie Artisanal Spirits (Package D – CO 007) and elect officers for the coming term. They will also review financial reports, hear updates on the 100 Seneca at Cornplanter Square project, and take public comment.

• Approval of Balmaghie Artisanal Spirits Loan Package D – CO 007
• Election of officers for the authority
• Financial report review
• Update on 100 Seneca at Cornplanter Square project

Salary Board

The Venango County Salary Board met to approve personnel changes for the District Attorney's office. The board voted to abolish one part-time position and create one full-time position.

• Abolished part-time Administrative Assistant II position (Dept 260) effective 12/16/24
• Created full-time Administrative Assistant II position (Dept 260) effective 12/16/24

Election Board

The Venango County Election Board unanimously approved the certification of recognized political parties and a polling place change for Franklin 2 from City Hall to the Knights of Columbus. They also received an update on election preparation and registration statistics. No public comments were offered. The meeting lasted three minutes.

• Certification of recognized political parties in Venango County (25 P.S. 2831(b))
• Approval of polling place change for Franklin 2 from City Hall to Knights of Columbus
• Update on election preparation, registration activities, and registration statistics

Retirement Board

The Venango County Retirement Board convened and approved minutes from December 2024 and two personnel actions: 13 employees entering the retirement fund system with contribution percentages from 9% to 15%, and checks totaling $13,794.94 for four participants withdrawing contributions plus interest. No public comment was offered.

• 13 employees enrolled in the Retirement Fund System with effective dates Nov–Dec 2024 and percentages 9%–15%
• Withdrawal checks approved: Jennifer McNellie $4,793.56, Autumn Quen $1,371.71, Autumn Blose $6,008.96, Joseph Oswalt $1,620.71
• Meeting lasted only two minutes and was purely procedural

Commissioner Board

The Venango County Commissioner Board will vote on an agreement with Lawrence County to house juvenile inmates, approve multiple contracts for the Two Mile Run County Park restroom project, and renew human services contracts including a $97,600 CHAPS agreement. The board will also consider personnel actions, election board items such as a polling place change for Franklin 2, and various administrative items. Several other boards (Election, Retirement, Salary) meet concurrently for routine approvals.

• Approval of agreement with Lawrence County for housing juvenile inmates
• Ratification of contracts with Fuller Building Group and Horizon Construction for the Two Mile Run restroom project
• Renewal of CHAPS contract for $97,600 for Community Services Block Grant services
• Approval of polling place change for Franklin 2 from City Hall to Knights of Columbus
• Ratification of Barr's Insurance proposal for workers comp, airport liability, and fiduciary insurance

The Venango County Commissioners approved a total of $3,218,662.49 in warrants, including non-human service and human service warrants. They also approved several contracts, including an agreement with Lawrence County for housing juvenile inmates, a lease for Hangar 12-20, and a maintenance agreement for the 911 center's air conditioning. Additionally, they ratified contracts for the Two Mile Run County Park restroom project and approved a tourism promotion workplan.

• Approved $3,218,662.49 in warrants (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Lawrence County for housing juvenile inmates (unanimous)
• Approved lease of Hangar 12-20 (unanimous)
• Approved repair to air conditioning at 911 Center (unanimous)
• Approved contract with ContempoTech for cleaning service (unanimous)
• Approved tourism promotion workplan, pending changes (unanimous)
• Ratified contracts for Two Mile Run County Park restroom project (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Two Mile Run County Park Volunteers of the Year (unanimous)

Land Bank

The Venango County Land Bank Board accepted the treasurer's report showing $70,523.43 in the demo fund and over $1.2 million spent since 2015. Chair Bonnie Summers resigned at the meeting, and William Moon Jr. was elected as the new chair. The board discussed interest from the Oil City Redevelopment Authority in a judicial sale property at 14 Wilson Ave, Oil City, and agreed to require a letter of interest and demolition quotes. No formal decisions were made on property transfers or grants.

• Accepted December 12, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted treasurer's report (all in favor)
• Elected William Moon Jr. as Chairperson (all in favor)
• Retained Vincent Witherup, Diona Brick, and Julie Thompson in current officer positions (all in favor)
• Adjourned at 1:30 PM (all in favor)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The Venango County Board of Inspectors held its regular monthly meeting and annual reorganization on January 7, 2025. Officers were retained for one year, including Sheriff Eric Foy as President, Commissioner Ken Bryan as Vice President, and Treasurer Jeannie Ritchey as Secretary. The board approved the December 2024 minutes, the routine personnel agenda, and the warden's monthly report, all unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Retained Eric Foy as President, Ken Bryan as Vice President, Jeannie Ritchey as Secretary for one year (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved routine personnel agenda (unanimous)
• Approved warden's monthly report (unanimous)

Planning Commission Board

The Venango County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 2, 2025. They will hear public comments and discuss a subdivision and land development proposal for the Verland Group Home in Cranberry Township. The meeting also includes approving the 2025 VCRPC schedule.

• Subdivision and land development review: Verland Group Home – Cranberry Township
• Approval of 2025 VCRPC meeting schedule

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission conditionally approved a proposal by Verland Group Home to build a house, paved access drive, parking, and stormwater controls at 133 Steffee Boulevard in Cranberry Township. The facility would house five to six individuals from Polk State Center using state RACP funds, despite being more than 12 miles from Polk State Center (exceeding the 10-mile requirement) and having tax-exempt status that could reduce tax revenue. The board also approved the 2025 meeting schedule, shifting May and November meetings to avoid election days.

• Granted conditional approval for Verland Group Home development at 133 Steffee Blvd (13-2)
• Approved 2025 VCRPC meeting schedule with May/November shifts (unanimous)