Warren County public meetings in 2022

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business, including approving the 2023 budget and several agreements. They will also consider reappointments to boards and a fee schedule for Children & Youth services. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major public hearings or controversial items listed.

• Approval of 2023 Agreement with Lonnie Heeter and Dr. Horner for inmate medical care
• Reappointments to Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board, and RDA
• 2023 PA SAVIN Agreement
• 2023 Forest County Inmate Care Agreement
• Adopt the 2023 Budget

The Commissioners unanimously adopted the 2023 budget and approved several service agreements, including inmate care and a new fee schedule for Children & Youth. Board reappointments were confirmed, while the inmate medical care agreement was tabled for edits.

• Adopted 2023 budget with no tax increase (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 agreement with Forest County for inmate care at $65.00 per day per inmate (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Children & Youth fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 agreement with PA SAVIN (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments of Andy Brooks, Jeffery Zariczny, Edwin Atwood, and Robert Hart to various boards (unanimous)
• Tabled 2023 agreement with Lonnie Heeter and Dr. Horner for medical care (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and December 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board will meet to review routine reports and discuss several operational items, including staffing vacancies, audit improvement plans, and program updates. The agenda includes discussions on overtime costs, a funding request, and collaboration with the Snell Family Foundation.

• 5 caseworker positions posted (1 intake, 4 ongoing)
• Resignation of Dan Koehler effective 1/6/23
• Discussion on PIP for IV-E audit and Annual Licensing Inspection
• ACT training coming to county in February
• Discussion on increase in overtime for December

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority's Blighted Property Committee will review six properties declared blighted, including three new ones and three from unfinished business. They will also discuss strategic planning and renewing the solicitor contract for Andrea Stapleford.

• New blight declarations: 320 Church St., Sheffield Twp.; 14 West Main St., Sheffield Twp.; 17 Hall St., Sheffield Twp.
• Unfinished business: 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute; 1465 Route 62, Irvine; 34 E. Main St., Columbus Twp.
• Other business: 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Twp.
• Renewal of Andrea Stapleford contract for solicitor

LICC

The Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) for Forest and Warren Counties is holding its quarterly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and program updates, plus presentations on the Parent to Parent program and OCDEL's ECCS project. No votes or decisions are listed.

• Parent to Parent presentation by K’rin Fortuna
• OCDEL's ECCS project updates by Christina Harris and Sadia Batool
• Program updates from member agencies
• Next meeting scheduled for 3-21-23

The council approved the previous meeting minutes and received reports on Infant/Toddler Program referrals. Presentations were given regarding the Parent to Parent program and the ECCS Early Childhood Comp Systems-Health Integration project.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest-Warren Governing Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, review fiscal year 2021-22 year-end reports for EI, ID, and MH programs, and consider financial reports, disposal of fixed assets, and contracts. The board will also vote on delegating SCA to make waiver requests, an AOT opt-out, and a letter of agreement with Warren-Forest EOC. Public comment is scheduled, and the next meeting is set for February 21, 2023.

• Approval of October 18, 2022 minutes
• EI, ID, MH FY 21-22 year-end reports
• Disposal of fixed assets
• Approval for SCA to be delegated to make waiver requests
• Warren-Forest EOC Letter of Agreement

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Warren County Prison Board is meeting to hear a medical report from Lonnie Heeter and a presentation from Human Services on opioids, approve the October minutes, review finances, and vote on officers for 2023. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.

• Medical report by Lonnie Heeter
• Human Services presentation on opioids
• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2022
• Voting on officers for 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for February 21, 2023

The Board approved the 2022 medical report, the finance report, and the Warden's report. It also elected Sheriff Brian Zeybel as Chair and Commissioner Tricia Durbin as Vice Chair for 2023. A proposed 2023 medical care agreement was deferred to a December 28 public meeting.

• Approved 2022 medical report (Unanimous)
• Approved October 25, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved finance report (Unanimous)
• Elected Sheriff Brian Zeybel as 2023 Chair (Unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Tricia Durbin as 2023 Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Approved Warden's Report (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting dates (Unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will consider two new properties for blight designation and revisit three unfinished cases from previous meetings. The committee will also approve minutes from its October 20, 2022 meeting.

• New: 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp., Parcel #WN-281-317400, owned by Lana Cunningham
• New: 209 West Main St., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-355-924900, owned by Louis Decicco
• Unfinished: 16 E. Main St., Columbus Twp., Parcel #CY-371-517700, owned by Larry Barker
• Unfinished: Route 948, Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-006-326400, owned by Frank E. Leichtenberger, Jr.
• Unfinished: 89 Cottage Ave., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-359-197600, owned by Kathy Spencer (deceased)

The committee voted to invite the owners of 106 Cottage Place and 209 West Main St. to the next meeting. One property was forwarded to the Planning Commission, and another was removed from the agenda following demolition.

• Approved minutes of October 20, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Voted to invite owner of 106 Cottage Place to next meeting (unanimous)
• Voted to invite Louis Decicco (owner of 209 West Main St.) to next meeting (unanimous)
• Voted to forward 16 E. Main St. to Warren County Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Voted to remove Route 948 property from agenda following demolition (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a special meeting to set the rates and benefits for individuals running for public office in 2023, covering the 2024-2027 term. This applies to several county positions, including Commissioners, Auditors, Treasurer, Register/Recorder, Clerk of Orphans Court, Sheriff, and Prothonotary. The meeting includes public comment and will be recorded.

• Set rates and benefits for 2023 candidates for 2024-2027 term
• Applies to Commissioners, Auditors, Treasurer, Register/Recorder, Clerk of Orphans Court, Sheriff, Prothonotary
• Public comment period scheduled
• Meeting to be recorded

The Board approved salary schedules for the Prothonotary and Coroner positions for the 2022 through 2025 terms. Pay rates for Tax Collectors and Judge and Inspectors of Elections were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved Prothonotary rates: 2022: $57,051.89, 2023: $57,662.41, 2024: $58,198.63, 2025: $58,780.62 (Unanimous)
• Approved Coroner rates: 2022: $30,000.00, 2023: $30,300.00, 2024: $30,603.00, 2025: $30,909.00 (Unanimous)
• Deferred Tax Collector rates until the first meeting in January
• Deferred Judge and Inspector of Elections rates to the December 23, 2020 Election Board meeting

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board will consider multiple salary increases, bonuses, and a new position request. Items include raises for the Chief County Detective, Director of Elections & Voter Registration, Chief Clerk, Lieutenant and Deputy Warden, a bonus for the Judicial Law Clerk and Human Services Administrator, a new Office Manager position in the Sheriff's Office, and a professional staff increase for Tax Claim.

• Chief County Detective salary increase request
• Director of Elections & Voter Registration salary increase request
• Chief Clerk salary increase request
• Lieutenant and Deputy Warden salary increase request
• Sheriff Brian Zeybel requests creation of Office Manager position

The Salary Board approved salary increases for the County Detective, Director of Elections, Chief Clerk, and Tax Claim Director effective January 2023. The board also adjusted hourly rates for jail staff and approved two one-time bonuses. These changes will require a budget amendment for the County Detective position.

• Increased County Detective salary to $60,000 effective January 2023 (Unanimous)
• Increased Director of Election/Voter Registration salary to $52,000 effective January 2023 (Unanimous)
• Increased Chief Clerk salary to $58,000 effective January 2023 (Unanimous)
• Increased Lieutenant hourly rate to $27.00 and Deputy Warden to $29.00 effective January 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved bonus for law clerk Alicia Millspaugh at $7,364.16 (Unanimous)
• Approved bonus for Human Services Administrator Betsy Miller at $9,531.00 (Unanimous)
• Increased Tax Claim Director salary to $52,000 effective January 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting (Unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold their regular public meeting, covering routine approvals, a budget announcement, and several new business items. Key actions include resolutions on riverfront development, property and equipment sale, and a C-PACE program amendment, plus a USDA grant application for a Sheriff vehicle.

• Resolution #3233: Riverfront Development Contribution
• Resolution #3234: Authorizing Sale of Property & Equipment
• Resolution #3235: Amending the C-PACE Program / Agreement
• Approval of USDA grant application for purchase of Sheriff vehicle
• Renewal of maintenance agreement with EATON UPS Service for Public Safety building battery backup

Commissioners approved a $750,000 contribution toward the Riverfront Development Project and authorized several equipment upgrades and vehicle sales. The board also approved a USDA grant/loan for a new police vehicle and appointed an interim Veteran’s Affairs Director.

• Approved $750,000 contribution for Riverfront Development Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,500 proposal from Momentum for contract workflow process (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,996 fire panel replacement from Johnson Controls (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3234 to sell two vehicles via govdeals.com (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3235 and agreement to expand C-PACE program (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 Repository Tax Bid from Benjamin Lindemuth for parcel SH-367-258200-000 (Unanimous)
• Approved $6,944 maintenance agreement with EATON for Public Safety battery backup (Unanimous)
• Appointed Pamela Matve as interim Veteran’s Affairs Director (Unanimous)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to approve prior minutes, receive updates on drug/alcohol, mental health, and developmental disability services, and act on nominating committee recommendations for term renewals, board vacancies, and 2023 officers. Guest speakers will discuss the Prevention Evaluation. The meeting is largely routine, with voting items on minutes and nominations.

• Approval of October 4 and November 1, 2022 minutes
• Nominating Committee: term renewal, board vacancy, 2023 officers
• Guest speakers on Prevention Evaluation
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, Human Services Plan

The board was unable to approve previous meeting minutes or vote on new appointments and officers due to a lack of quorum. The meeting consisted of staff updates and a presentation on the Forest and Warren Counties Prevention Plan Evaluation Report.

• Minutes from October 4, 2022 and November 1, 2022 not approved (no quorum)
• Reappointment of Judy McDaid tabled (no quorum)
• Appointment of Diane Weckerly to the Board tabled (no quorum)
• 2023 slate of Officers tabled (no quorum)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will meet to discuss the comprehensive plan with a consultant from Mackin Engineers, review a blighted property at 200 Horton Ave., and consider commission attendance. They will also note subdivisions approved since the last meeting.

• Comprehensive Plan meeting with Mackin Engineers consultant
• Blighted Property Review Committee: 200 Horton Ave., Sheffield Twp., Tax Parcel #SH-359-6332, declared blighted 9-15-22
• Subdivisions approved: Lange (Freehold, 10/25/2022), Eckman (Pine Grove, 11/1/2022), Cable Estate (Pine Grove, 11/17/2022), Hennessy (Mead, 11/17/2022), Morrow (Spring Creek/Columbus, 11/17/2022), Messinger (Freehold, 11/23/2022), Marshall (Limestone, 11/23/2022)

The Commission accepted the resignation of Todd Hendricks due to meeting absences. A blighted property in Sheffield Township was referred to the Redevelopment Authority. The Commission also discussed the ongoing development of the County Comprehensive Plan with Mackin Engineers.

• Approved November 1, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Todd Hendricks (unanimous)
• Forwarded blighted property at 200 Horton Ave., Sheffield Twp. to Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board Nominating Committee is meeting to handle routine board business: voting on a term renewal for Judy McDaid, filling a board vacancy (requiring a representative from psychology, social work, nursing, education, or religion), and making recommendations for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Term renewal vote for Judy McDaid
• Board member vacancy requiring professional background in psychology, social work, nursing, education, or religion
• Officer recommendations for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary

The committee reviewed a term renewal request and a potential vacancy candidate. They also proposed a slate of officers for 2022.

• Noted Judy McDaid is willing to serve a sixth term (requires board vote)
• Discussed Diane Weckerly as a candidate for a vacancy
• Proposed Pam Khare for Chair
• Proposed Danell Sowers for Vice Chair
• Proposed Amanda Hetrick for Secretary

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to vote on several agreements and resolutions, including contracts for inmate pharmaceutical care, a courthouse exterior study, and electronic monitoring services. The agenda also includes routine items like meeting minutes and proclamations for Thanksgiving and Small Business Saturday.

• Agreement with Darling Apothecary for Inmate Pharmaceutical Care
• Approve Proposal from Larson Architects for Phase II Study of Courthouse Exterior Rehabilitation
• Agreement with BI Inc. for electronic monitoring services
• Resolution #3232 to assume Solid Waste Pension Plan
• Agreement with Tyler Technologies for training

Commissioners approved several service agreements, including inmate pharmaceutical care and electronic monitoring. The board also authorized the county to assume the Solid Waste Authority pension plan and set aside funds for health insurance.

• Approved $26,200 proposal from Larson Architects for Phase II Courthouse Exterior Rehabilitation study (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3232 to assume the Warren County Solid Waste Authority pension plan effective Jan 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved setting aside approximately $775,776.00 for the PA Counties Health Insurance Cooperative (unanimous)
• Approved $2,250 agreement with Tyler Technologies for finance department software training (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Darling's Sugar Grove Healthmart Pharmacy for inmate pharmaceutical care (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with BEI Inc. for adult and juvenile probation electronic monitoring services (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Government Software Services for printing Homestead/Farmstead applications (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Nov 9, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee's November 17, 2022 meeting is cancelled due to a lack of new agenda items. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this date.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new agenda items

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will consider a variance request from Loretta Johnson for a backyard setback requirement in an R2 zoned district at 11 First St., Tidioute Borough. The agenda includes roll call, new business, old business, other business, and adjournment.

• Variance request by Loretta Johnson for backyard setback in R2 district at 11 First St., Tidioute Borough (Tax Parcel ID # TD-274-336100)

The Board approved a request from Loretta Johnson for a variance regarding the rear yard setback requirement at 11 First St. in Tidioute Borough. The approval allows for a 25-foot reduction in the required setback to accommodate a garage construction due to the property's slope.

• Approved variance for 25-foot reduction in rear yard setback at 11 First St. (Unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority's Blighted Property Committee will meet to discuss four properties declared blighted by the BPRC. Three are listed under unfinished business, and one under other business. The committee may take action on these properties, but the agenda does not specify what decisions will be made.

• 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute, Limestone Township (Parcel #TD-199-3714), declared blighted 12/20/18
• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, Pleasant Township (Parcel #YV-932-9463), declared blighted 2/18/21
• 34 E. Main St., Columbus Township (Parcel #CY-371-524800), declared blighted 1/20/22
• 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-327-718400), declared blighted 10/21/21
• Strategic planning discussion

Retirement Board

The Warren County Retirement Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss authorizing individuals to provide information to Northwest. The agenda is brief and procedural.

• Approval of August 11, 2022 minutes
• Authorization for individuals to provide information to Northwest

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and review 2023 non-union salaries. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of 2023 Non Union Salaries
• Approval of September 14, 2022 meeting minutes

The board authorized a one-time 1% payment for nonunion employees for 2022 to align with union contract awards. Additionally, the board approved the 2023 wage schedule for nonunion employees based on a 3% increase of 2022 wages plus 1% of 2021 wages.

• Approved minutes from September 14, 2022 meeting
• Authorized one-time payment of 1% of 2022 annual salary for all nonunion employees (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 nonunion employee wages based on 3% of 2022 plus 1% of 2021 wages (unanimous)

Election Board

The Board approved the minutes from the August 31, 2022 meeting. The Director of Elections reported that election day proceeded smoothly with approximately 59 segregated ballots.

• Approved August 31, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to consider several resolutions and approvals, including adopting Act 57 of 2022 and the Emergency Operations Plan. They will also vote on agreements for electronics maintenance, tax claims, and a homeland security grant, among other routine items.

• Resolution #3230: Adoption of Act 57 of 2022
• Resolution #3231: Adoption of Emergency Operations Plan
• Approval of SBM Electronics Maintenance Agreement
• Approval of GSS Agreement for Tax Claim
• Approval of Homeland Security Grant Program FY 2022

The Commissioners approved several service agreements and a homeland security grant. They adopted a resolution regarding real estate tax waivers and an Emergency Operations Plan. A proposal for Momentum workflow programming was tabled.

• Adopted Resolution #3230 for Act 57 regarding real estate tax waivers (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #3231 Emergency Operations Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved SBM Electronics Maint. Agreement for 2023 ($4,591.67) and 2024 ($9,183.33) (Unanimous)
• Approved Government Software Services agreement for one year from Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2023 at $2,400 per month (Unanimous)
• Approved tax bid for parcel WN-688-684180-000 from Jessica Fileger for $300.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022 Homeland Security Grant Program allocation of $306,111.00 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Momentum agreement proposal of $12,500.00 (Unanimous)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to approve the October 4, 2022 minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and receive updates on mental health, developmental disabilities, and managed care programs. The board will also discuss term renewals, a board vacancy, and officers for 2023, with voting on these items.

• Approval of October 4, 2022 minutes
• Treasurer report
• Guest speaker Kim Holt from CRS
• Nominating committee: term renewal, board vacancy, officers for 2023
• Voting items: minutes approval and adjournment

The board did not approve the October 4, 2022 minutes because a quorum was not present. Members received reports on recovery support services, telehealth bulletins, and the upcoming closure of Polk on November 30, 2022. The Nominating Committee is seeking suggestions to fill upcoming vacancies on the board.

• Approval of October 4, 2022 minutes failed due to lack of quorum

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will review three properties declared blighted in Sheffield Township, discuss land use and subdivision training, and note recent subdivision approvals. The meeting includes routine reports from the planning director and zoning officer.

• Review of blighted property at 320 Church St., Sheffield Twp. (Tax Parcel #SH-367-2582)
• Review of blighted property at 14 West Main St., Sheffield Twp. (Tax Parcel #SH-356-7748)
• Review of blighted property at 17 Hall St., Sheffield Twp. (Tax Parcel SH-356-7574)
• Training session on Local Land Use Controls and Subdivision and Land Development in PA
• Five subdivision approvals since last meeting, including in Conewango, Sugar Grove, Spring Creek, and Pine Grove

The Commission voted to move three properties in Sheffield Township to the Redevelopment Authority after they were declared blighted. The board also updated the signature process for subdivision maps.

• Approved minutes of September 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Moved 320 Church St., Sheffield Twp. to the Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Moved 14 West Main St., Sheffield Twp. to the Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Moved 17 Hall St., Sheffield Twp. to the Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Approved requirement for one commission member and one staff member to sign subdivision maps (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, finance reports, and proclamations. They will also vote on several new items: a solid waste statement and resolution, maintenance agreements for HVAC units, and a resolution authorizing funds for the Route 6 Alliance project.

• Solid Waste Statement of Revival and Resolution
• Mazza Maintenance Agreements for HVAC units for Courthouse and Hickory St.
• Resolution #3229 Authorizing Fund to the Route 6 Alliance project
• Proclamations for National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, Veteran's Day, and Grief Awareness Month

The Board approved the revival of the Solid Waste Authority to finalize closure actions. They also authorized funding for the Route 6 Alliance project and approved maintenance agreements for county facilities.

• Approved Resolution #3228 to revive the Solid Waste Authority through December 31, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Mazza Maintenance agreements for the courthouse and Hickory St HCAC systems (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3229 authorizing $2,500.00 from Act 13 funds for the Route 6 Alliance project match (Unanimous)
• Approved October 12, 2022 meeting minutes and consent agenda (Unanimous)

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Warren County Prison Board is holding its regular meeting with a general session that includes a PIMCC review presented by Julia via Zoom, approval of the August 16, 2022 minutes, a finance report, and a warden's report. The agenda lists standard items such as old and new business, announcements, and setting the next meeting date for December 20, 2022. An executive session is also scheduled after the general session. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• PIMCC review presented by Julia via Zoom
• Approval of minutes from August 16, 2022
• Finance report
• Warden's report
• Next meeting set for December 20, 2022

The Board approved the August 16, 2022 minutes and the Warden's report for August and September 2022. Members discussed potential protocol reviews by PIMCC and staffing options to comply with Title 37 regulations.

• Approved August 16, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Warden's Report for Aug 1 – Sept 31, 2022 (unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will meet to review six properties under unfinished business, including one in Columbus Township and five in Sheffield Township. The committee may decide on next steps for these properties, which are on the county's blighted property list. The agenda also includes roll call, approval of minutes, and other business.

• 16 E. Main St., Columbus Twp., Parcel #CY-371-517700, owned by Larry Barker
• 336 Horton Ave., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-367-22530, owned by James Winschel
• Route 948, Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-006-326400, owned by Frank E. Leichtenberger, Jr.
• 63 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-354-925800, owned by Fairhill North 2
• 209 Second St., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-356-473-900, owned by James Martin Richwalsky

The Blighted Property Review Committee removed one property from its agenda after the owner cleaned an open foundation, with approval from Columbus Township. Six other properties were either forwarded to the Planning Commission or tabled for further action. The committee also discussed the new Landbank and plans to send placards to municipalities for blighted properties.

• Removed 16 E. Main St., Columbus Twp. from agenda after owner cleaned open foundation (unanimous)
• Forwarded 336 Horton Ave., Sheffield Twp. to Planning Commission after owner failed to attend or provide photos (unanimous)
• Tabled Route 948, Sheffield Twp. until January 2023 to allow owner time to demolish structures (unanimous)
• Forwarded 63 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Twp. to Planning Commission after owner did not attend (unanimous)
• Forwarded 209 Second St., Sheffield Twp. to Planning Commission after owner did not attend (unanimous)
• Gave new owners of 89 Cottage Ave., Sheffield Twp. more time to demolish and rebuild, to report back in January 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board will review recent staffing changes, including a resignation and a new supervisor hire, and discuss the outcome of an Auditor General's audit. They will also consider a request for funds for school clothes for a youth and discuss new programs like Justice Works and Permanency Roundtables.

• Staffing: Carrie Skidmore resigned 9/27/22; Kerrie Catalfu hired as supervisor; 4 caseworker positions posted
• Discussion of re-evaluation of CYS clerical positions
• Discussion of Auditor General's office audit outcome
• Vote on request for funds for school clothes for a youth
• Discussion of new programs: Justice Works and Permanency Roundtables

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority's Blighted Property Committee will review four properties previously declared blighted, including unfinished business items and one new property. The committee may decide on next steps for these properties, such as acquisition or remediation. The agenda also includes strategic planning and routine administrative items.

• 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute, Limestone Township (Parcel #TD-199-3714) - declared blighted 12/20/18
• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, Pleasant Township (Parcel #YV-932-9463) - declared blighted 2/18/21
• 34 E. Main St., Columbus Township (Parcel #CY-371-524800) - declared blighted 1/20/22
• 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-327-718400) - declared blighted 10/21/21
• Strategic planning discussion

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority approved bylaws, policies and procedures, an intergovernmental cooperation agreement, and a resolution for its new Land Bank. Three blighted properties were tabled. The board also discussed a property in Sheffield Township where the tenant was placed in a facility and the gas line was cut.

• Approved the Land Bank bylaws with changes to allow written or electronic notice for special meetings and amendments.
• Approved the Land Bank policies and procedures, adding Upset Sale as a property source and removing the $25,000 threshold for conveyances.
• Approved the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement and the Resolution for the Land Bank.
• Tabled three blighted properties: 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute; 1465 Route 62, Irvine; and 34 E. Main St., Columbus Township.

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest-Warren Human Services Governing Board is meeting to approve minutes, review the FY 22-23 monitoring budget, consider fixed asset requests, review financial reports, and discuss contracts. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of August 16, 2022 minutes
• FY 22-23 monitoring budget review
• Fixed asset requests
• Delegation of signatory authority
• Contracts discussion

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to discuss the intended use of the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The meeting includes a public comment period, but no specific projects or amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on intended use of FY 2022 CDBG funds
• Public comment period

The Warren County Commissioners held a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed use of $245,000 in FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant funds. The funds are allocated as $200,900 for reconstruction of Center Street in Clarendon Borough and $44,100 for program administration. No public comments were offered, and the hearing was closed after three minutes.

• Proposed $200,900 for Center Street reconstruction in Clarendon Borough
• Proposed $44,100 for CDBG program administration
• No public comments received; hearing closed

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to consider routine administrative items and several new business resolutions, including the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) submission, a Language Access Plan, and agreements for insurance and 911 funding. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy changes or public hearings listed.

• Resolution #3225: Submission of FY 2022 CDBG program
• Resolution #3226: Adoption of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Plan
• Resolution #3227: Adoption of Section #3 Plan
• Agreement with Direct Energy
• Agreement with OVD Insurance (Cyber Liability)

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the September 28 minutes and a finance report showing a $4,900,025 balance. They passed four CDBG-related items: a Language Access Plan, Resolution #3225 for the FY 2022 CDBG application, Resolution #3226 adopting a Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Plan, and Resolution #3227 adopting a Section 3 Plan. They also approved a natural gas agreement with Direct Energy at $0.5562 per Dth, a cyber liability insurance policy with OVD Insurance for $32,655.11, a $12,000 911 Statewide Interconnectivity Funding Agreement, and a two-year cooperative agreement with WF-EOC for homeless and energy assistance services.

• Approved consent agenda including September 28, 2022 minutes and finance report showing $4,900,025 balance
• Approved Language Access Plan for CDBG program compliance
• Approved Resolution #3225 submitting the FY 2022 CDBG program application
• Approved Resolution #3226 adopting Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise Plan
• Approved Resolution #3227 adopting Section 3 Plan encouraging local and low-income hiring
• Approved natural gas agreement with Direct Energy at $0.5562 per Dth
• Approved cyber liability insurance with OVD Insurance for $32,655.11 covering $5 million
• Approved 911 Statewide Interconnectivity Funding Agreement for $12,000 GIS readiness project

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from three prior meetings, vote on funding for Red Ribbon purchases, and hear a guest speaker on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). The agenda also includes updates on various human services programs and a consumer/family concerns period.

• Approval of July 5, August 2, and September 6, 2022 minutes
• Vote on funding for Red Ribbon purchases
• Guest speaker Dr. Kim Thurston on TMS
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, and Human Services Plan

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board met and approved minutes from July, August, and September 2022. They also approved a $329.89 reimbursement for Red Ribbon week purchases. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted primarily of updates and a guest presentation.

• Approved minutes from July 5, August 2, and September 6, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $329.89 reimbursement for Red Ribbon week purchases (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 4, 2022, has been cancelled because there were no agenda items to address. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to vote on several items, including an agreement with Forest County for 911 emergency services, a fair housing resolution, and multiple service contracts. The agenda also includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes and the finance report, along with proclamations for Fire Prevention Week, Community Planning Month, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Approval of Agreement between Forest County & 911 Emergency Services
• Resolution #3223 Fair Housing
• Approval of Agreement with NW Services for Annual Generator Service/Inspection 2023 & 2024 (Courthouse, Jail, 3 tower sites, 911 building)
• Approval of Provider Contracts for Children and Youth
• Approval of Contract with Justice Works Youthcare

The Warren County Commissioners approved a five-year agreement to provide 911 dispatching services for Forest County starting January 1, 2023. They also passed resolutions on fair housing and updated policies, approved provider contracts for children and youth including a new provider, and authorized lawn care and generator service agreements. A proposed three-year energy contract with Direct Energy was tabled after a Sunshine Law concern was raised.

• Approved 5-year 911 dispatching agreement with Forest County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3223 Fair Housing (unanimous)
• Approved 2-year generator service/inspection agreements with NW Services (unanimous)
• Approved provider contracts for Children and Youth (unanimous)
• Approved new contract with Justice Works Youth Care (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3224 updating policies and procedures (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 lawncare agreement with AMC Contracting at $100 per mowing (unanimous)
• Tabled Direct Energy agreement after Sunshine Law objection

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority's Blighted Property Committee will meet to discuss four properties previously declared blighted, including new business and unfinished items. The agenda includes a strategic planning discussion and the next meeting is scheduled for October 18, 2022.

• 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute (Limestone Twp.) - declared blighted 12/20/18
• 1465 Route 62, Irvine (Pleasant Twp.) - declared blighted 2/18/21
• 34 E. Main St. (Columbus Twp.) - declared blighted 1/20/22
• 146 Saybrook Rd. (Sheffield Twp.) - declared blighted 10/21/21
• Strategic planning discussion

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority tabled two blighted properties (58 Bush Lane and 34 E. Main St.) and authorized the chair to send letters to municipalities requesting support for forming a Landbank. The board also decided to wait on a third property (1465 Route 62) until the Landbank is established.

• Tabled 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute (parcel #TD-199-3714) after report that foliage regrew and owner is not maintaining the property.
• Decided to wait on 1465 Route 62, Irvine (parcel #YV-932-9463) until the Landbank is formed.
• Tabled 34 E. Main St., Columbus Township (parcel #CY-371-524800) after new owners Brian and Stacy Bills submitted a timeline for improvements.
• Authorized Chair Phil Gilbert to send letters to municipalities and the School Board requesting support for the Landbank.
• Approved sending a letter to Sheffield Township about the DiPierro property at 146 Saybrook Road, noting utilities are on and asking for the township's concerns before removing it from the agenda.

LICC

The Forest-Warren Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) met to approve minutes, review referral numbers for the Infant/Toddler Program, and discuss the upcoming departure of the FWHS Early Intervention Coordinator. The group also received a presentation on early intervention from IU5 staff. No program updates or community events were reported.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Referrals: June 5, July 13, August 21, September 6; over 130 since July 1
• Angela Sutton's last day as FWHS EI Coordinator is Sept. 27
• Jennifer Cecchetti introduced as new FWHS EI Service Coordinator
• Next meeting scheduled for December 20 via Zoom

The council approved minutes from the previous meeting and introduced Jennifer Cecchetti as the new Service Coordinator for the Forest-Warren Early Intervention program. Angela Sutton announced her last day as coordinator is Sept. 27. No other decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting
• Introduced Jennifer Cecchetti as new Service Coordinator for FWHS Early Intervention
• Noted Angela Sutton's last day as FWHS El Coordinator is Sept. 27
• Scheduled next meeting for December 20 via Zoom

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will consider four new properties for blight designation and revisit five previously discussed properties. The meeting includes roll call, approval of minutes, and new/unfinished business items, with no other substantive agenda items.

• New: Route 948, Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-006-326400, owned by Frank E. Leichtenberger, Jr.
• New: 63 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-354-925800, owned by Fairhill North 2
• New: 209 Second St., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-356-473-900, owned by James Martin Richwalsky
• New: 89 Cottage Ave., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-359-197600, owned by Kathy Spencer (deceased)
• Unfinished: 16 E. Main St., Columbus Twp., Parcel #CY-371-517700, owned by Larry Barker

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee voted to move four Sheffield Township properties to the Planning Commission for further action, invited owners of three other blighted properties to the next meeting, and tabled one property pending remediation photos. The committee also discussed a placard template for unsafe structures and a Fire Escrow Ordinance.

• Moved 200 Horton Ave. to Planning Commission with letter to owner (unanimous)
• Moved 14 West Main St. to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Moved 17 Hall St. to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Tabled 336 Horton Ave. pending owner photos of remediation (unanimous)
• Invited owner of Route 948 property to next meeting (unanimous)
• Invited owner of 63 2nd Mill St. to next meeting (unanimous)
• Invited owner of 209 Second St. to next meeting (unanimous)
• Kept 89 Cottage Ave. in contact with Tax Claim Bureau; invite new owner after three weeks (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding their regular public meeting. They will consider repository tax bids and vote on text amendments to Ordinances 260 and 261. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes, finance and HR reports, and proclamations.

• Repository Tax Bid(s)
• Approval of Text Amendments to Ordinance 260 & 261
• Proclamations: National Bullying Prevention Month, Honoring 4H Members and Volunteers, National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• Consent agenda: minutes, finance report, HR report, department reports

The Warren County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including minutes, finance and HR reports, and proclamations. They also approved three repository tax bids and text amendments to ordinances 260 and 261. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance report, and proclamations (unanimous)
• Approved repository tax bids: TD-239-9120 from Alicia Davis $250.00, WN-977-2555 from Run Resources $897.00, SH-359-1976 from Richard and Jennifer Albaugh $1,109.69 (unanimous)
• Approved text amendments to ordinances 260 and 261 (unanimous)

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to consider text amendments to Ordinances 260 and 261. The agenda includes a public comment period, but no specific details about the amendments are provided in the agenda text.

• Text Amendments to Ordinance 260
• Text Amendment to Ordinance 261
• Public comment period

The Warren County Commissioners held a public hearing on two zoning text amendments. Ordinance 260 clarifies setback distances and the definition of a duplex/two-family dwelling, while Ordinance 261 adds definitions for accessory solar energy systems and addresses noise issues related to solar farms. No public comments were made, and the hearing was closed.

• Public hearing held for Ordinance 260 and Ordinance 261
• No public comments or questions received
• Hearing closed at 12:04 pm

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider a salary adjustment for the Deputy Director of Public Safety. The meeting is open to the public and will be recorded.

• Salary adjustment for Deputy Director of Public Safety

The Warren County Salary Board unanimously approved a wage increase of up to $10,000 for the Deputy Director of Public Safety, Kale Asp, to retain him after he received an outside job offer. The board also discussed conducting a new salary survey for non-union positions, with the Finance Director reviewing wages during budget season. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved wage increase of up to $10,000 for Deputy Director of Public Safety Kale Asp (unanimous)
• Discussed but did not vote on conducting a new salary survey for non-union positions

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from July and August, discuss funding for Red Ribbon purchases, and receive updates on mental health, developmental disabilities, and managed care programs. The agenda is largely procedural, with voting items limited to minutes approval and adjournment.

• Approval of July 5 and August 2, 2022 minutes
• Funding for Red Ribbon purchases
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, and Human Services Plan

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board met but lacked a quorum, so no minutes, treasurer expenditures, or other votes could be approved. The board discussed updates on drug and alcohol facilities, mental health services, and developmental disability programs, but took no formal actions.

• Minutes from July 5, 2022 and August 2, 2022 could not be approved due to no quorum.
• No vote was taken on using the $1,400.99 treasury balance for Red Ribbon week purchases; discussion suggested FWHS or Beacon Light buy items and seek reimbursement later.
• Betsy Miller reported a new inpatient drug and alcohol facility (Sanctity of Life) in Sheffield, run by Taylor Diversion, with beds for 8–10 males.
• Betsy Miller is working on the next prevention phase, evaluating plans and data from the last two years to identify met targets.
• Reinvestment funds are being used for an adolescent inpatient facility with Huntington Creek (expected January) and a male halfway house in Punxsutawney (expected July).
• Julie Lacki reported high numbers of 302 involuntary commitments in July and August, and a meeting with the mobile crisis provider to address response issues.
• Tammi Shippee completed the Quality Improvement and Self-Assessment for ODP; a respite provider terminated their ODP contract.
• Commissioner Eggleston announced Adam McNeil as the new Forest Warren Human Services Director, starting October 3, 2022.

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will hold its third commission training session, covering zoning and the Zoning Hearing Board. The commission will also review a list of 10 subdivisions approved since the August 2 meeting, including a Walmart/Starbucks/KDP East Liberty LLC project in Conewango.

• Commission Training Session 3: Zoning and the Zoning Hearing Board
• 10 subdivisions approved since last meeting, including Walmart/Starbucks/KDP East Liberty LLC in Conewango (WN-005-429800)
• Subdivisions in Pleasant, Spring Creek Township, Brokenstraw, Sugar Grove Township, Sugar Grove Borough, Columbus Twp., and Conewango Twp.

The Warren County Planning Commission approved the August 2, 2022 minutes unanimously and received a training presentation on zoning from Michael Lyon. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved August 2, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:38 p.m. (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine county business, including approving a consulting agreement, an audit contract, a budget figure for Children and Youth Services, a cleaning contract, and an ACT 13 funding request. The agenda also includes proclamations and consent agenda items.

• Consulting Agreement with Reilly Enlow
• Agreement with Zelenkofske Axelrod for the 2021 Audit
• CYS monetary budget figure approval
• Award of the cleaning contract effective October 1, 2022
• Approve ACT 13 request for Allegheny River Clean Up

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the 2021 audit agreement with Zelenkofske & Axelrod, a consulting agreement with Reilly Enlow at $34.67/hour, a $1,125,490 CYS monetary budget for 2023/2024, and a three-year cleaning contract with Bonded Services for $219,924. They also approved a $500 ACT 13 request for the Allegheny Watershed Cleanup. No public comment or old business was discussed.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and finance report (unanimous)
• Approved consulting agreement with Reilly Enlow at $34.67/hour (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Zelenkofske & Axelrod for 2021 audit (unanimous)
• Approved CYS monetary budget of $1,125,490 for 2023/2024 (unanimous)
• Awarded cleaning contract to Bonded Services for $219,924 over three years (unanimous)
• Approved $500 ACT 13 request for Allegheny Watershed Cleanup (unanimous)

Election Board

The Warren County Election Board is meeting to approve minutes from its August 11 meeting and to decide on relocating the Clarendon polling location. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approve minutes from August 11, 2022 meeting
• Approve relocation of Clarendon polling location

The Warren County Board of Elections approved moving the Clarendon polling location to the Allegheny Veteran Center, after tabling the matter pending a municipal meeting where no objection was raised. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from August 11, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved moving Clarendon polling place to Allegheny Veteran Center (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2022 (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine county business, including approving contracts and budget items. The agenda includes a consulting agreement, an audit agreement, a budget figure for Children and Youth Services, a cleaning contract award, and an ACT 13 funding request for river cleanup. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Consulting Agreement with Reilly Enlow
• Agreement with Zelenkofske Axelrod for the 2021 Audit
• CYS monetary budget figure approval
• Award of the cleaning contract effective October 1, 2022
• Approve ACT 13 request for Allegheny River Clean Up

Election Board

The Warren County Election Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from a prior meeting and deciding on the relocation of the Clarendon polling location. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Approve minutes from August 11, 2022 meeting
• Approve relocation of Clarendon polling location

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee voted unanimously to invite the owners of three blighted properties in Sheffield Township to the next meeting to explain their plans to address the blight. The properties are 14 West Main St., 17 Hall St., and 336 Horton Ave. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Invited owner of 14 West Main St. to next meeting to explain blight remediation (unanimous)
• Invited owner of 17 Hall St. to next meeting to explain blight remediation (unanimous)
• Invited owner of 336 Horton Ave. to next meeting to explain blight remediation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board is meeting to review minutes, treasurer's and staffing reports, and discuss the agency's new vision, mission, and values. The staffing report includes several recent hires and internal moves due to a resignation. The board will also discuss workgroup progress and fiscal year goals.

• Chelsea Bowers resigned as supervisor, last day August 18, 2022
• William Ashker and Michael Barr hired as caseworkers, started July 18, 2022
• Christopher Guiffre hired as case aide, first day August 29, 2022
• Kim Carlson to move into supervisor position; Kylei Davison to move into QA supervisor position
• Presentation of new Vision, Mission and Values

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority meeting scheduled for August 16, 2022, was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No business was conducted or discussed at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Board unanimously approved appointing Deputy Warden Rusty Barr as Warden and supported his decision to promote Lt. Ryan Tipton to Deputy Warden. The Board also unanimously approved the June 21, 2022 minutes, the finance report, and the Warden's report. No other substantive decisions were made; the opioid settlement discussion was informational only.

• Appointed Deputy Warden Rusty Barr to Warden (unanimous)
• Supported Warden Barr's promotion of Lt. Ryan Tipton to Deputy Warden (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved finance report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Warden's report for June 1 – July 31, 2022 (unanimous)

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest-Warren Human Services Governing Board is meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, and consider revisions to the purchasing policy for service contracts, delegation of signatory authority, and disposal of fixed assets. They will also discuss contracts, a BHARP memorandum, and a compensation plan. The agenda includes public comment and a motion to adjourn.

• Revision to the Purchasing Policy - Service Contracts
• Delegation of Signatory Authority
• Disposal of Fixed Assets
• BHARP Memorandum
• Compensation Plan

Retirement Board

The board will review and approve the minutes from the May 1, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes a presentation by Northwest Services.

• Approval of May 1, 2022 Minutes
• Presentation by Northwest Services

The Warren County Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 1, 2022 meeting. Don Nicholson reviewed the portfolio for the period ending June 30, 2022, noting a year-to-date drop attributed to inflation and short supplies. Denny Fortin reported the portfolio value at $35,965,267.00 as of end of June 2022 and $37,718,910.00 as of July 30, 2022. The meeting adjourned at 2:47 p.m.

• Approved May 1, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding their regular public meeting. They will consider a consent agenda with routine reports and proclamations, and take action on new business items including a tax settlement agreement with GabrielFera Attorneys at Law, the 2022-2023 Human Services Block Grant submission, and a transportation services contract with TAWC.

• Agreement with GabrielFera Attorneys at Law (NW Tax Settlement)
• Human Services Block Grant submission 2022-2023
• TAWC Contract for Transportation Services 2022/2023
• Proclamations: National Suicide Prevention Month, National Recovery Month, National Disability Voter Registration Week
• Letter regarding reassessment

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved three items: a contract with GabrielFera to represent the county in a tax appeal involving NW Savings Bank, the Human Services Block Grant submission for 2022/2023, and the annual TAWC transportation services agreement. Commissioner Jeff Eggleston abstained from the TAWC vote due to his board membership. No public comment was made, and no old business was discussed.

• Approved GabrielFera agreement for NW Savings Bank tax appeal (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services Block Grant submission for 2022/2023 (unanimous)
• Approved TAWC transportation services contract (unanimous; Eggleston abstained)

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to approve minutes from July 13, 2022, and to discuss old and new items, including a bonus for the HR Benefits Administrator and Finance Administrator, and a wage increase for the Director of Elections. The meeting will open with a pledge and moment of silence, and will be recorded.

• Bonus for HR Benefits Administrator and Finance Administrator
• Wage increase for the Director of Elections
• Approval of July 13, 2022 meeting minutes

The Warren County Salary Board approved bonuses of $2,632.35 each for Kaylan Miller and Reilly Enlow for covering HR duties during an absence, and approved a salary increase for Elections Director Krystle Ransom to $47,867.80. Both motions carried unanimously. The board also held an executive session to discuss the wage increase.

• Approved $2,632.35 bonus for Kaylan Miller (unanimous)
• Approved $2,632.35 bonus for Reilly Enlow (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Elections Director Krystle Ransom to $47,867.80 (unanimous)

Election Board

The Warren County Election Board is meeting to approve the minutes from the June 8, 2022 meeting and to discuss a proposal to move the Clarendon polling location. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approve minutes from June 8, 2022 meeting
• Proposal to move Clarendon polling location

The Warren County Board of Elections approved the minutes from the June 8, 2022 meeting unanimously. The board discussed relocating the Clarendon polling location to the old Allegheny Valley School, which meets ADA requirements, but took no final action; the proposal will be announced at the August 16, 2022 municipal meeting and placed on a future agenda for approval.

• Approved minutes of June 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Discussed moving Clarendon polling location to old Allegheny Valley School (no vote)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board is meeting to approve the July 5, 2022 minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and receive updates on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD), mental health (MH), developmental disabilities/early intervention (DD/EI), managed care, and the Human Services Plan. The board will also discuss the nominating committee and consumer/family concerns. Voting items include approval of the minutes and adjournment.

• Approval of July 5, 2022 minutes (motion required)
• Treasurer report
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, managed care, and Human Services Plan
• Nominating committee discussion
• Consumer/family concerns

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board meeting on August 2, 2022, was held without a quorum, so no official decisions were made. The July minutes could not be approved, and the meeting was dismissed early. Staff provided updates on state policy changes, the 988 crisis line, and the Human Services Plan draft.

• No quorum present; July 5, 2022 minutes not approved
• No formal votes or actions taken due to lack of quorum
• Human Services Plan draft circulated; comments due by 8/17/22
• Nominating committee recommended two administrator candidates to commissioners

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will review a comprehensive plan update with consultant Mackin Engineers and provide comments on the City of Warren's ordinance regarding the manufacture and storage of ammunition. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and reports from the planning director and zoning officer, plus a list of subdivisions approved since the last meeting.

• Comprehensive Plan Update with Mackin Engineers
• Review and comments on City of Warren ordinance for manufacture and storage of ammunition
• Subdivisions approved: Hill, Kirk (Sanmar Woodlands LLC) in Sugar Grove Twp. (5/31/2022)
• Subdivision re-approval: McElwain, Beverly & Edward in Pleasant (5/31/2022)
• Subdivisions approved: Klingler, Keith in Southwest (6/8/2022); Byler, Daniel J.A. & Lovina J. in Farmington (6/16/2022); Daniels, Charles L. & Lila Jean in Columbus (6/16/2022); Knisley, Wesley L. & Cristina L. in Farmington (6/16/2022); Black, Carol J. in Conewango (7/1/2022)

The Warren County Planning Commission approved the June 7, 2022 minutes and voted unanimously to express concern to the City of Warren that its proposed ammunition manufacturing and storage ordinance would require individual homeowners to meet the same regulations as commercial operations, which the Commission deemed excessive for personal-use reloaders. The Commission also received an update on the Comprehensive Plan, noting 204 survey responses and plans for public meetings in September/October 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on subdivisions, grants, and zoning updates.

• Approved June 7, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to voice concern to City of Warren on ammunition ordinance (unanimous)
• Noted no questions on recently approved subdivisions
• Discussed moving DCNR grant to Farm Colony ball fields with one-year extension

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting to consider two variance requests for reduced front yard setbacks and one special exception request for a drive-in/thru restaurant. These are the only substantive items on the agenda, which otherwise consists of routine procedural matters.

• Variance: John Aldrich – front yard setback reduction in ACR district, 184 Smutz Rd, Warren, PA (Conewango Twp.)
• Variance: Nathaniel Rosenberg – front yard setback reduction in R1 district, 3190 Pleasant Dr., Warren, PA (Pleasant Twp.)
• Special Exception: KDP East Liberty LLC – drive-in/thru restaurant in B-Business district, 2783 Market St., Warren, PA (Conewango Twp.)

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board unanimously approved all three requests on July 27, 2022: two front-yard setback variances for garage construction and one special exception for a drive-thru restaurant. All votes were unanimous with three members present.

• Granted front-yard setback variance from 50' to 30' for John Aldrich at 184 Smutz Rd. (unanimous)
• Granted front-yard setback variance from 40' to 15' for Nathaniel Rosenberg at 3190 Pleasant Dr. (unanimous)
• Granted special exception for drive-in/thru restaurant (Starbucks) for KDP East Liberty LLC at 2783 Market St. (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to vote on several items, including the creation of a county land bank, a fee schedule for public safety services, and a reassessment timeline. They will also consider a consulting agreement, a request from Tidioute Borough, and a needs-based plan for Children and Youth Services. The meeting includes public comment and consent agenda items.

• Adoption of Ordinance 1-2022 creating the Warren County Land Bank
• Resolution #3221: Abatement/Recovery fee schedule for Public Safety
• Resolution #3222: Reassessment Timeline
• Consulting Agreement with Lorri Dunlap
• Act 13 Request from Tidioute Borough

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance 1-2022 creating a county Land Bank, approved a consulting agreement with retiring Lorri Dunlap at $31.50/hour, and accepted DEP's approval of the Grunder ville Landfill closure. They also approved a $20,692.50 Act 13 grant to Tidioute Borough for Grant St. bridge repairs, a 2023/2024 Children & Youth needs-based plan narrative, and Resolution #3222 setting a reassessment timeline for 2023/2024. Commissioner Tricia Durbin was elected Chair and Benjamin Kafferlin Vice Chair.

• Adopted Ordinance 1-2022 creating the Warren County Land Bank (unanimous)
• Approved consulting agreement with Lorri Dunlap at $31.50/hour (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3221 updating public safety abatement and recovery fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $20,692.50 Act 13 request from Tidioute Borough for Grant St. bridge repairs (unanimous)
• Approved 2023/2024 Children & Youth needs-based plan narrative (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3222 setting reassessment timeline for 2023/2024 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Commissioner Jeff Eggleston to TAWC board with recusal requirement (unanimous)
• Elected Tricia Durbin as Chair and Benjamin Kafferlin as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to consider Ordinance 1-2022, which would create the Warren County Land Bank. The meeting includes a call to order, the public hearing, a public comment period, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1-2022, creating the Warren County Land Bank

The Warren County Commissioners held a public hearing on Ordinance 1-2022, which would create a county land bank to address blight. Commissioner Jeff Eggleston explained the land bank's powers and funding mechanism, including an intergovernmental agreement with municipalities. No public comments were made, and the hearing was closed without a vote.

• Public hearing held on Ordinance 1-2022 (land bank creation)
• No vote taken; hearing closed at 12:04 pm

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will meet to review three properties listed under unfinished business. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes from June 16, 2022, and discussion of new and other business. The properties are located at 16 E. Main St. in Columbus Twp., 200 Horton Ave. in Sheffield Twp., and 320 Church St. in Sheffield Twp.

• 16 E. Main St., Columbus Twp., Parcel #CY-371-517700, owned by Larry Barker
• 200 Horton Ave., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-359-633200, owned by Amy Bailey
• 320 Church St., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-367-258200, owned by Rodney L. & Alice N. Nicholson

The committee voted unanimously to forward the blighted property at 320 Church St., Sheffield Twp., to the Warren County Planning Commission after owners did not attend. Two other properties were tabled pending owner actions, and the June minutes were approved.

• Approved June 16, 2022 minutes unanimously
• Moved 320 Church St. property to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Tabled 16 E. Main St. item until October
• Tabled 200 Horton Ave. item until September

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority's Blighted Property Committee will meet to review four properties previously declared blighted, including three under unfinished business and one under other business. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, strategic planning, and a pledge of allegiance.

• 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute, Limestone Township (Parcel #TD-199-3714) - Rachel Watson - declared blighted 12/20/18
• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, Pleasant Township (Parcel #YV-932-9463) - Bradley Mason - declared blighted 2/18/21
• 34 E. Main St., Columbus Township (Parcel #CY-371-524800) - Christopher R. Adams - declared blighted 1/20/22
• 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-327-718400) - Anzietta C. DiPierro - declared blighted 10/21/21

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority met and discussed the formation of a Landbank, with Commissioner Jeff Eggleston reporting that the County will pass the ordinance next week, allowing municipalities to join via resolution. The board tabled the blighted property at 58 Bush Lane for another month, and noted that the property at 34 E. Main St. was sold at a judicial tax sale to Brian and Stacy Bills, who will be invited to the next meeting. No formal votes were taken on new business beyond the motion to table and the motion to invite the Bills.

• Tabled 58 Bush Lane blighted property for another month (unanimous)
• Invited Brian and Stacy Bills to next RDA meeting for status report on 34 E. Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business and several appointments and agreements. They will consider reappointing Jeff Eggleston to the Transit Authority Board, establishing the Warren County COG membership, and approving agreements with A Safe Place and Mission Critical Partners. The agenda also includes accepting or rejecting online auction results, appointing a member to the Housing Authority, and approving Human Services contract changes.

• Reappointment to Transit Authority Board – Jeff Eggleston
• Resolution #3220 Establishing Membership of Warren County COG
• Agreement with A Safe Place
• Agreement with Mission Critical Partners
• Approval of Human Services contract changes effective July 1, 2022

The Warren County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including minutes, finance report, and HR report. They also approved Resolution #3220 for COG membership, agreements with A Safe Place and Mission Critical Partners, online auction bids for vehicles, an appointment to the Housing Authority, a cost allocation plan, and Human Services contract changes. The reappointment to the Transit Authority Board was tabled.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3220 for COG membership (unanimous)
• Approved A Safe Place agreement $20,000 for 2022, $22,000 for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Mission Critical Partners agreement $29,327 (unanimous)
• Accepted online auction bids for vehicles (unanimous)
• Appointed Lois (Ruth) Zullo to Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved Maximus cost allocation plan (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services contract changes (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board will meet to consider several personnel matters, including converting a Register/Recorder position from part-time to full-time, wage adjustments for HR/Fiscal staff, and creating an IT Help Desk position. The board will also approve minutes from the May 11, 2022 meeting.

• Register/Recorder part time to full time position
• Wage adjustments for HR/Fiscal staff
• IT Help Desk position

The Warren County Salary Board voted unanimously to restore the Register of Wills position to full-time, effective July 11, 2022, with the cost difference covered by the records improvement fund. The board also approved a wage increase for the HR Administrator to $55,000, but deferred raises for the Finance Administrator and HR Benefits & Risk Manager until budget time. Additionally, the board created a new non-union IT Help Desk Technician position with a salary not to exceed $60,000 per year.

• Restored Register of Wills position to full-time, effective July 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved HR Administrator wage increase to $55,000 (unanimous)
• Deferred Finance Administrator and HR Benefits & Risk Manager raises until budget time
• Created non-union IT Help Desk Technician position, salary not to exceed $60,000/year (unanimous)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and hear updates on alcohol/drug, mental health, developmental disabilities, managed care, and human services programs. The agenda is largely procedural, with voting items limited to minutes approval and adjournment.

• Approval of May 3, 2022 and June 7, 2022 minutes
• Treasurer report
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, Human Services Plan
• Consumer/family concerns

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board approved the minutes from May 3 and June 7, 2022, and received reports on drug and alcohol, mental health, developmental disabilities, and early intervention services. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational, including updates on a veterans resource list, crisis service meetings, and the county administrator hiring process.

• Approved minutes from May 3, 2022 and June 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 5, 2022, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to discuss. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions taking place.

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to consider routine administrative items, including approving the consent agenda, adopting policies for the Parents as Teachers program, and authorizing the sale of property through an online auction. They will also vote on a resolution to rebudget CDBG funds from FY 2018, an agreement for a Community Risk Reduction Plan, and a transfer of a DCNR grant.

• Resolution #3217: Authorization to sell property through online auction
• Resolution #3218: CDBG FY 2018 Rebudget of funds
• Agreement with MCM for a Community Risk Reduction Plan
• Transfer of DCNR grant from Grunderville Landfill to Farm Colony Project
• Approve estimate for two flag poles

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes and finance report, and several new business items: nine policies for the Parents as Teachers program, Resolution #3217 authorizing online auction of vehicles, Resolution #3218 reallocating CDBG funds from Sheffield sewer line to Bear Lake project, an agreement with MCM Consulting for a Community Risk Reduction Plan, an estimate for two flag poles, and Resolution #3219 transferring DCNR grant funds from Grunderville Landfill to Farm Colony project. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and finance report (unanimous)
• Approved nine policies for Parents as Teachers program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3217 for online auction of vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3218 to reallocate $27,054 CDBG funds from Sheffield sewer line to Bear Lake project (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with MCM Consulting for Risk Reduction Plan at $25,278 (unanimous)
• Approved estimate for two flag poles at ~$12,000, with installation deferred or budgeted for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3219 transferring DCNR grant from Grunderville Landfill to Farm Colony project (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on June 22, 2022, to consider two variance applications seeking reductions in the minimum front yard setback requirement in the R1-Residential Zoned District. The applicants are Marcia H. Obrien for property at 32 Quaker Court Circle, Glade Township, and Robert & Elaine Perrett for property at 646 Beach St., Conewango Township. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.

• Variance request by Marcia H. Obrien for 32 Quaker Court Circle, Glade Township (Tax Parcel WN-549-447300)
• Variance request by Robert & Elaine Perrett for 646 Beach St., Conewango Township (Tax Parcel WN-574-27700)

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board denied Marcia H. O'Brien's request for a variance to reduce the front-yard setback from 30 feet to 18 feet at 32 Quaker Court Circle, Glade Township. The board took the matter under advisement and denied it, citing that the hardship was personal (health-related) rather than tied to the property's unique features. A second variance request by Robert & Elaine Perrett for a property at 646 Beach St., Conewango Township, was taken under advisement with a decision to be made within 45 days.

• Denied variance for front-yard setback reduction at 32 Quaker Court Circle (unanimous)
• Took under advisement variance request for 646 Beach St. (decision within 45 days)

LICC

The Forest/Warren Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) met via Zoom to discuss upcoming Child Find community events and the FY22-23 agreement. The agenda also included standard procedural items such as reviewing minutes and program updates. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances were listed in the provided text.

• Review of LICC FY22-23 Agreement
• Discussion of upcoming Child Find community events
• Program updates from Human Services Director Basil Huffman

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Warren County Prison Board is holding its regular meeting to approve prior minutes, review the finance report, and hear the warden's report, which includes the April 28th inspection. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific action items or proposals listed beyond standard oversight items.

• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2022 meeting
• Finance report
• Warden's report on April 28th inspection
• Next meeting set for August 16, 2022

The board approved the April minutes, finance report, and warden's report unanimously. They discussed using opioid settlement funds for jail expansion, a forensic case manager, and a halfway house, but made no decisions on these proposals.

• Approved April 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved finance report (unanimous)
• Approved warden's report (unanimous)

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest-Warren Human Services Governing Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, review fiscal reports including expenditures and cash flow, and consider contracts requiring a motion. The agenda also includes updates, public comment, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approval of April 19, 2021 minutes
• Expenditure report and cash flow review
• Disposal of fixed assets
• Contracts requiring board motion
• Advisory board letter discussion

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority's Blighted Property Committee will meet to review four properties declared blighted, including three new cases and one previously discussed. The agenda also includes strategic planning and approval of prior minutes.

• 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute (Parcel #TD-199-3714) - declared blighted 12/20/18
• 1465 Route 62, Irvine (Parcel #YV-932-9463) - declared blighted 2/18/21
• 34 E. Main St., Columbus Township (Parcel #CY-371-524800) - declared blighted 1/20/22
• 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-327-718400) - declared blighted 10/21/21
• Strategic planning discussion

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority met and approved the May 19, 2022 minutes unanimously. They tabled the blighted property at 1465 Route 62 until the landbank is formed, and noted that the property at 34 E. Main St. was sold at a judicial tax sale. They also discussed strategic planning and directed the solicitor to send a letter regarding the DiPierro property.

• Approved May 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled 1465 Route 62 blighted property until landbank formed
• Noted 34 E. Main St. sold at judicial tax sale to Jeffrey Zariczny
• Directed solicitor to write letter to DiPierro, sheriff to deliver

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee is meeting to consider one new blighted property case and continue discussion of three unfinished cases. The agenda includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• New case #78: 320 Church St., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-367-258200, owned by Rodney L. & Alice N. Nicholson
• Unfinished case #74: 43890 Route 6, Columbus Twp., Parcel #CY-3-737410, owned by Jason Martin
• Unfinished case #75: 16 E. Main St., Columbus Twp., Parcel #CY-371-517700, owned by Larry Barker
• Unfinished case #77: 200 Horton Ave., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-359-633200, owned by Amy Bailey

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee voted to invite the owners of a fire-damaged house at 320 Church St., Sheffield Twp., to its July meeting. It also removed one property from its agenda after debris was cleared, set deadlines for two other properties to show progress, and heard an update on the county landbank process.

• Invited owners of 320 Church St. to July meeting (unanimous)
• Removed 43890 Route 6 from agenda after debris removed (unanimous)
• Set Oct. 20, 2022 deadline for 16 E. Main St. update with photos (unanimous)
• Set Sept. 15, 2022 deadline for 200 Horton Ave. porch/window repairs (unanimous)

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board is meeting to review minutes, treasurer's report, and staffing updates, including several hires and resignations. They will discuss adding a Parents As Teachers representative, appointing a new treasurer, and issues with placement provider contracts and trends.

• Beverly Ruhlman resigned as supervisor, last day June 3, 2022
• Carrie Skidmore hired as administrative assistant, first day June 6, 2022
• Dan Koehler hired as supervisor, first day June 7, 2022
• Shanna Cox hired as ongoing caseworker, first day June 13, 2022
• Three ongoing caseworker positions posted until June 24, 2022

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review various new business items including tax bids and service agreements. The agenda also includes the adoption of an anti-nepotism policy and a resolution regarding AMERICA250PA.

• Repository Tax Bid(s)
• CSE Service Agreements for air conditioning maintenance at Scandia and Stone Tower sites
• MATP Participation Grant Agreement FY 2022/2023
• Resolution #3215 AMERICA250PA
• Resolution #3216 Adoption of Anti-Nepotism Policy

The Warren County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, accepted two tax repository bids from JAAMM LLC, approved air conditioning maintenance agreements with CSE Inc., signed the MATP grant agreement, adopted resolutions for America250PA and an anti-nepotism policy, and terminated a COVID testing lease with SGBR Holdings LLC. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and finance report (unanimous)
• Accepted tax repository bids: $500 for parcel YV-729-294000-033 and $825 for parcel YV-729-294000-008 from JAAMM LLC (unanimous)
• Approved CSE Inc. maintenance agreements for AC units at Scandia and Stone Tower sites for $1,478/year (unanimous)
• Approved MATP Participation Grant Agreement FY 2022/2023 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #3215 for America250PA (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #3216 adopting Anti-Nepotism Policy SYS-POL-016-CP-00 Rev 1.0 (unanimous)
• Approved termination of lease with SGBR Holdings LLC for COVID testing space (unanimous)

Election Board

The Warren County Election Board will meet on June 8, 2022, to approve the minutes from the May 11, 2022 meeting. The primary new business item is the approval of an agreement with Dominion for a central scanner. No specific dollar amounts or contract terms are listed in the agenda text.

• Approval of Agreement with Dominion for Central Scanner
• Approval of Minutes from the May 11, 2022 meeting

The Warren County Board of Elections approved the purchase of a central ballot scanner from Dominion for $18,075.00. The purchase was funded in part by a $16,890.00 reimbursement check from the Commonwealth for the November 2021 recount. The motion carried unanimously.

• Approved purchase of central scanner from Dominion for $18,075.00 (unanimous)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes, consider a request to use funds for adolescent consumers, and vote on a new board member. The agenda also includes updates on various programs and a treasurer's report.

• Approval of May 3, 2022 minutes
• Request to use funds for adolescent consumer
• Vote on new board member
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, Human Services Plan

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board met on June 7, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so it could not approve the May minutes or vote on a $50 funding request for a homeless adolescent's senior trip. The board discussed that if the client attends the trip, funding would come from elsewhere and reimbursement could be voted on next month. Staff provided updates on monitoring, staffing, and program statuses, but no formal decisions were made.

• Minutes from May 3, 2022 not approved due to lack of quorum
• $50 funding request for adolescent client discussed but not voted on due to lack of quorum

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission unanimously recommended a list of zoning ordinance text amendments to the Warren County Commissioners. The amendments include adding a setback definition, allowing two single-family homes on 1.5 acres in certain districts, clarifying duplex terminology, and adding duplexes, multi-family dwellings, and camp/recreational cabins as permitted uses in specific districts. The commission also held training sessions on planning commission roles and comprehensive plans.

• Approved minutes of May 3, 2022 unanimously
• Recommended zoning text amendments to county commissioners (unanimous)
• Held training sessions on Planning Commission in PA and Comprehensive Plan in PA

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Board will review several new business items, including software service agreements with Tyler Technologies, GSS, and ADP. The meeting also includes decisions on transit board appointments and tax-related resolutions.

• Approve the Tax Settlement for Walmart
• Agreement with Tyler Technologies – AP Automation
• Agreement with Government Software Services (GSS)
• Agreement with ADP for the Recruitment Module
• Resolution #3214 regarding Palmetto Posting services for the Tax Claim Office

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the finance report and minutes. They approved a Walmart tax settlement with assessed values of $1,589,000 for 2021 and $1,449,000 for 2022, agreements with Tyler Technologies, Government Software Services, and ADP for a recruitment module at $5,301 per year. They also appointed Erik Krantz to the Transit Authority Board, reappointed Gene Conklin and Michael Montecalvo, approved Resolution 3214 for Palmetto Posting services, and approved a support letter for HB 2434 to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates for EMS.

• Approved Walmart tax settlement at $1,589,000 (2021) and $1,449,000 (2022) assessed value (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Tyler Technologies for A/P Automation (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Government Software Services (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with ADP for Recruitment Module at $5,301/year (unanimous)
• Appointed Erik Krantz to Transit Authority Board, reappointed Gene Conklin and Michael Montecalvo (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 3214 authorizing Palmetto Posting services and agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for HB 2434 for EMS Medicaid reimbursement rates (unanimous)

Election Board

The board will review the minutes from the March 11, 2022 meeting and receive an update regarding the Primary Election. The meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2022, at Jackson Courtroom.

• Approval of March 11, 2022, meeting minutes
• Primary Election update

The Warren County Board of Elections approved the May 11, 2022 minutes and discussed the primary election update. The board decided to count 7 ballots missing dates on outer envelopes but not count 2 ballots with unsealed inner secrecy envelopes. A hearing on the 2 rejected ballots is scheduled for May 27, 2022.

• Approved May 11, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Counted 7 ballots without dates on outer envelopes
• Rejected 2 ballots with unsealed inner secrecy envelopes
• Scheduled hearing on rejected ballots for May 27, 2022

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will meet to consider one new property and three unfinished cases. The new business is a review of 200 Horton Ave. in Sheffield Township, owned by Amy Bailey. Unfinished business includes properties in Clarendon Borough and Columbus Township. The meeting is procedural, focused on determining if these properties meet blight criteria.

• New case: 200 Horton Ave., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-359-633200, owned by Amy Bailey
• Unfinished: 2 Erie St., Clarendon Borough, Parcel #WN-868-967100, owned by Rebecca L. Grubbs
• Unfinished: 43890 Route 6, Columbus Twp., Parcel #CY-3-737410, owned by Jason Martin
• Unfinished: 16 E. Main St., Columbus Twp., Parcel #CY-371-517700, owned by Larry Barker

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee met and approved the minutes from February 17, 2022. They voted to invite the owner of 200 Horton Ave. to the next meeting after Sheffield Township completed required steps. They also removed 2 Erie St. from the agenda after repairs were verified, gave the owner of 43890 Route 6 60 days to remove debris, and required a written plan for the open foundation at 16 E. Main St. by the June meeting.

• Approved minutes of February 17, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Invited property owner of 200 Horton Ave. to next meeting (unanimous)
• Removed 2 Erie St. from agenda after siding/roof completed (unanimous)
• Gave owner of 43890 Route 6 60 days to remove debris and provide photo proof (unanimous)
• Required written plan for open foundation at 16 E. Main St. by June meeting (unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The committee is reviewing status updates on multiple parcels previously declared blighted by the BPRC. The agenda also includes discussions regarding a permit for Grunderville and strategic planning.

• 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute (Parcel #TD-199-3714)
• 1465 Route 62, Irvine (Parcel #YV-932-9463)
• 34 E. Main St., Columbus Township (Parcel #CY-371-524800)
• 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-327-718400)
• Grunderville permit discussion

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority met on May 17, 2022, and took no new substantive actions. All three blighted property items were tabled: 58 Bush Lane (pending demolition estimate), 1465 Route 62 (until landbank formation), and 34 E. Main St. (pending judicial sale). The board also tabled discussion of the DiPierro property pending a utility bill request.

• Approved April 19, 2022 minutes unanimously
• Tabled 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute for one month (unanimous)
• Tabled 1465 Route 62, Irvine until landbank formed (unanimous)
• Tabled 34 E. Main St., Columbus Township pending May 26 judicial sale
• Tabled DiPierro property at 146 Saybrook Road for 30 days, requested gas bill from tenant (unanimous)
• Removed Grunderville permit from agenda (permit obtained)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority held a special meeting to review draft documents for a new county land bank, including bylaws from Lancaster County and policies from Lackawanna County. No formal decisions were made; the board discussed changes and will prepare Warren County-specific drafts for solicitor review and a future meeting.

• Reviewed Lancaster County land bank bylaws section by section
• Reviewed Lackawanna County policies and procedures line by line
• Discussed adding two additional members to the RDA board for the land bank
• Agreed to add a virtual meetings clause to the bylaws
• Planned a meeting with solicitors to review draft documents
• Agreed to generate boilerplate forms for future use

Election Board

The board will review election readiness for the upcoming May 17th Primary Election. The meeting also includes the swearing in of Krystle as Director of Elections and a letter regarding a polling location move in Clarendon Borough.

• Swearing in of Krystle as Director of Elections
• Letter to Clarendon Borough regarding polling location move
• Update and readiness for the May 17th Primary Election
• Approval of March 9, 2022 meeting minutes

The Warren County Board of Elections met on May 11, 2022, and approved the minutes from the March 9, 2022 meeting. Commissioner Benjamin Kafferlin swore in Krystle Ransom as Chief Clerk of the Board of Elections. The board discussed a request from Clarendon Borough to move a polling location, but noted it was too late to act before the primary. They also confirmed readiness for the May 17th primary election.

• Approved minutes from March 9, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Swore in Krystle Ransom as Chief Clerk of the Board of Elections
• Noted Clarendon Borough polling location move request will be considered after primary
• Confirmed readiness for May 17th primary election

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve the minutes from the February 9, 2022 meeting. The agenda includes a presentation by Northwest Services.

• Approval of February 9, 2022 Minutes
• Presentation by Northwest Services

The Warren County Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 9, 2022 meeting. Northwest Bank's Don Nicholson reviewed the portfolio, reporting a value of $40,686,369 as of March 31, 2022, and $38,050,617 as of May 9, 2022. The board then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved Feb. 9, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several personnel matters. Old business includes salary increases for FWHS funded by ARPA, while new items cover creating a Grant Writer position and 911 salary increases presented by Ken McCorrison.

• FWHS salary increases using ARPA funding
• Creation of Grant Writer position
• 911 salary increases presented by Ken McCorrison
• Approval of April 13, 2022 meeting minutes

The Warren County Salary Board approved salary increases for six human services positions, funded by ARPA, and created a new full-time grant writer position at $65,000. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $3,000/year raises for ID Program Specialist II, Caseworker Supervisor, and ID Program Specialist II (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000/year raises for HS Administrator, Mental Health Director, and Special County Authority Director (unanimous)
• Approved creation of full-time grant writer position at $65,000/year (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to vote on several items, including a rezoning request, agreements for services, and resolutions allocating funds for local projects. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as minutes, finance reports, and proclamations.

• Rezoning of Parcel WN-005-1963
• Resolution #3211 Fair Housing in Warren County
• Agreement with Lakeshore Community Services for Payments in Lieu of Taxes
• Resolution #3212 Allocation of Funds for Riverfront Redevelopment Project
• Resolution #3213 Allocation of Funds for Library Renovation Project

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved resolutions allocating $500,000 to the Riverfront Redevelopment project and $25,000 to the library renovation project. They also approved a rezoning ordinance for a parcel along Hatch Run Road, appointed E&M Engineers as the county engineering firm, and accepted tax repository bids. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved Resolution #3212 allocating $500,000 to Riverfront Redevelopment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3213 allocating $25,000 to library renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 259 rezoning parcel WN-005-196300 with 200-foot depth from Hatch Run Road (unanimous)
• Appointed E&M Engineers as county engineering firm (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3211 Fair Housing (unanimous)
• Accepted tax repository bids: $250 for WN-864-559400-000 and $1 for WN-575-417600-000 (unanimous)
• Approved PILOT agreement with Lakeshore Community Services for tax year July 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Corps of Engineers for Kinzua Dam patrols (unanimous)

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to consider a rezoning request for Lindell Resources at 522 Hatch Run Rd. in Glade Township, and to discuss the Request for Proposals for the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Public comment will be accepted.

• Rezoning request for Lindell Resources, 522 Hatch Run Rd., Glade Twp.
• Request for Proposals for FY 2022 CDBG program

The Warren County Commissioners held two public hearings. The first hearing concerned the rezoning of 522 Hatch Run Rd. from ARC (Agriculture, Conservation, Recreation) to Business. After hearing public comments, the commissioners approved the rezoning. The second hearing on the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Program was informational, with no decisions made.

• Approved rezoning of 522 Hatch Run Rd. from ARC to Business (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing for 2022 Community Development Block Grant Program (no action taken)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes from previous meetings and receiving updates on various programs. The board will also vote on a new board member as part of the nominating committee's report.

• Approval of minutes from February 1, March 1, and April 5, 2022 meetings
• Treasurer report
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, and Human Services Plan
• Vote on new board member
• Consumer and family concerns

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board approved the minutes from February, March, and April 2022, and approved the nomination of Dr. Nichole Harrison as a new board member. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports and updates from staff.

• Approved minutes from Feb 1, Mar 1, and Apr 5, 2022 (all in favor)
• Approved nomination of Dr. Nichole Harrison to join the board (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, including a training session on the PA Municipalities Planning Code and a review of a draft ordinance for commercial solar farms. The commission will also continue discussions on setback requirements and receive reports from the planning director and zoning officer.

• Review of draft commercial solar farm ordinance by County Solicitor
• Continued discussion on setback requirements
• Training session on PA Municipalities Planning Code (Act 247)
• Subdivisions approved: Ellwood National Forge (Brokenstraw, 3/29/2022), Andrus/Daniels (Spring Creek, 4/5/2022), Wilcox (Pine Grove, 4/26/2022), Lobdell (Mead, 4/26/2022)

The Warren County Planning Commission voted unanimously to forward the draft Commercial Solar Farms Ordinance to the County Commissioners for review and adoption. The ordinance was modeled after Montour County's and reviewed by the County Solicitor. The commission also introduced new members, held a training session on the PA Municipalities Planning Code, and discussed Airbnb complaints.

• Forwarded draft Solar Farms Ordinance to County Commissioners for review and adoption (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 5, 2022 (unanimous)
• Introduced new members William 'Brian' Jennings and Sheryl Vanco
• Held training session on PA Municipalities Planning Code (Act 247)
• Discussed Airbnb complaints; further research and recommendations planned

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda and several new contracts. Key items include awarding a carpet installation project, tree cutting on Madison Ave., and agreements for consulting, software, and services. The meeting also includes public comment and proclamations for various awareness weeks and months.

• Notice to Award Carpet Installation Project
• Notice to Award Tree Cutting on Madison Ave. Property
• Approve MCM Consulting for County Refugee Replacement Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
• Transit Authority Local Match for FY 2022/2023
• Agreement with Johnson Controls for fire alarm inspections

The Warren County Commissioners approved several contracts, including a $36,035.92 carpet installation project, a $10,200.00 tree cutting service, a $3,000.00 cap for MCM Consulting's refugee risk assessment, a BTM software agreement, and a $70,009.50 document scanning agreement. They also approved a $45,720.00 local match for the Transit Authority, with Commissioner Eggleston recusing himself. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved carpet installation project for courthouse basement and first floor to Youngsville Hardware for $36,035.92 (unanimous)
• Approved tree cutting service at 11 Madison Ave to Bentley Tree Service for $10,200.00 (unanimous)
• Approved MCM Consulting agreement for refugee risk assessment with a $3,000.00 cap (unanimous)
• Approved BTM software agreement for Public Defender's office at $3,500.00/year plus $2,500.00 one-time fee (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Erie Coroner Lyle P. Cook with a $5,000.00 retainer (unanimous)
• Approved Scantek document scanning agreement for Forest/Warren Human Services at $70,009.50 from ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved Transit Authority local match for FY 2022/2023 of $45,720.00 (unanimous, Commissioner Eggleston recused)
• Approved Johnson Controls agreement for fire alarm testing at $740.00/year for five years (unanimous)

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The board will review agency staffing changes, including several recent resignations and new hires. The agenda also includes discussions regarding foster care policy, budget amendment requests, and funding for youth violin lessons.

• Staffing updates involving Stacey Casias, Amy Johnson, Lynn Gurdak, Kari Smith, Amanda King, and Anna Baldensberger
• Request for funds for a youth to participate in violin lessons
• Discussion of foster care policy for Alcohol, Other Drugs and Tobacco
• Update on the agency's budget amendment request
• Update on the agency's IV-E audit

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority tabled action on a blighted property at 34 E. Main St. for two months to see if it sells at a judicial sale, and removed two properties from its agenda after owners demolished the structures. The committee also requested a letter to the owner of 58 Bush Lane over a garage dispute and tabled another property pending a legal letter deadline.

• Tabled 34 E. Main St. blighted property for two months pending judicial sale (unanimous)
• Removed 61 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Twp. from agenda after structure demolished (unanimous)
• Removed 24 Mill St., Sheffield Twp. from agenda after structure demolished (unanimous)
• Requested attorney letter to owner of 58 Bush Lane over garage dispute (unanimous)
• Tabled 1465 Route 62 property for one month pending 30-day letter deadline (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter to DiPierro inviting him to May meeting (unanimous)

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Governing Board will review the February 16, 2021, meeting minutes and examine fiscal reports including expenditures, cash flow, and asset disposal. The agenda also includes a vote on contracts and a period for public comment.

• Approval of February 16, 2021, meeting minutes
• Review of expenditure report and cash flow
• Disposal of fixed assets
• Vote on contracts

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to approve minutes from March 9, 2022, and to discuss old items including a bonus for the law clerk for 2022 and salary increases for FWHS funded by ARPA. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no new items listed.

• Bonus for law clerk 2022
• FWHS Salary Increases (ARPA funding)

The Warren County Salary Board approved a $6,443.75 bonus for law clerk Alicia Millsbaugh for covering two positions from January 1 to March 30, 2022. The board tabled proposed salary increases for FWHS staff funded by ARPA to allow more review time. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved $6,443.75 bonus for law clerk Alicia Millsbaugh (3-1)
• Tabled FWHS salary increases (ARPA funding) for further review

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold their regular public meeting, covering routine consent agenda items like minutes, finance, and department reports. New business includes several approvals and resolutions, most notably a $100,000 allocation to the WCDA for the Warren National Bank Building and establishing membership in a county intergovernmental co-op.

• Resolution #3209: Budget revision for FY 2019 CDBG funds
• Approval of Ordinance 2022-1: Membership in Warren County Intergovernmental Co-Op (COG)
• Resolution #3210: Allocating $100,000.00 to WCDA for Warren National Bank Bldg.
• Appointments to Planning Commission: Sheryl Vanco and William (Brian) Jennings
• Approval of ANF law enforcement agreement and Echo Warren Assoc. Tax Appeal

The Warren County Commissioners approved a $100,000 allocation to the WCDA as a match for a $600,000 grant application for the Warren National Bank Building, contingent on the grant being awarded. They also approved several routine items, including a CDBG fund revision, tax repository bids, and CYS policies and contracts. An ordinance to establish a county COG was tabled for further review.

• Approved Resolution #3210 allocating $100,000 to WCDA for Warren National Bank Building (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3209 moving $65,886.76 in CDBG funds to Center Street Reconstruction (unanimous)
• Accepted tax repository bids: $890 from Dewboi Properties and $800 from Clifford Edey (unanimous)
• Approved CYS Alcohol, Drug & Tobacco policy (unanimous)
• Approved CYS 2022-2023 contracted providers list (unanimous)
• Approved ANF law enforcement agreement and annual plan (unanimous)
• Approved Echo Warren Associates tax appeal (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2022-1 establishing county COG for further review (unanimous)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business: approving minutes from February and March, receiving a treasurer's report and statistics, and hearing updates on addiction, mental health, developmental disabilities, managed care, and the Human Services Plan. The board will also vote on a new board member nominated by the nominating committee. This is largely a procedural meeting with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Approval of February 1, 2022 and March 1, 2022 minutes (motion required)
• Treasurer report
• Statistics available in packet
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, Human Services Plan
• New board member vote (motion required)

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board meeting on April 5, 2022, was held without a quorum, so no formal votes could be taken. Minutes from February and March were not approved, and no new board member was elected. The board heard updates on drug and alcohol services, mental health, developmental disabilities, and managed care, and discussed potential uses of opioid settlement funding.

• No quorum; February and March minutes not approved
• No vote on new board member due to lack of quorum
• No funding requests approved; treasury balance $1,400.99
• Rate increase for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services (McKean County) approved (reported)
• Commissioners passed resolution supporting increased base funding for Human Services (reported)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission is considering a rezoning request from Lindell Resources, LLC to change 84.6 acres at 522 Hatch Run Rd. from ACR to Business. The commission will also discuss commercial solar farms and follow up on a training session, plus review subdivisions approved since the last meeting.

• Rezoning request from ACR to Business for 84.6 acres, Lindell Resources LLC, 522 Hatch Run Rd., Glade Twp., Parcel #WN-005-196300
• Discussion of commercial solar farms
• Follow-up on Planning Commission training session
• Subdivisions approved: Ricketts (Columbus, 3/10/2022) and Brunecz (Sugar Grove Twp., 3/17/2022)

The Warren County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend rezoning an 84.6-acre property at 522 Hatch Run Rd. from ACR to Business (B) for Lindell Resources, LLC. The commission also discussed a draft commercial solar farm ordinance and agreed to contact Cumberland County for clarification before next month's meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 1, 2022 unanimously
• Recommended rezoning 84.6 acres at 522 Hatch Run Rd. from ACR to Business (B) (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold their regular public meeting, covering routine items like minutes and proclamations, plus several action items. They will consider a revision to FY 2019 CDBG funds, award a storm water drainage project, approve contracts for lawn care and fire sprinkler inspections, and support increased human services funding.

• Resolution #3208: Revision to FY 2019 CDBG funds
• Notice to Award: Center St. Storm Water Drainage Project (Clarendon)
• Approval of ACM Contracting Agreement (Lawncare)
• Approval of Act 13 requests: Spring Creek Twp. Rehabilitation of Spring Creek Park; Tidioute Heart & Soul
• Agreement with Armor – Fire Sprinkler Inspection; Agreement with NW Service Co. – Annual Generator Service/Inspection (4 tower sites)

The Warren County Commissioners approved several items, including a $22,000 design contract for the Center St. Storm Water Drainage Project in Clarendon, a $15,000 Act 13 grant for Spring Creek Park, and a $12,500 Act 13 grant for Tidioute Heart & Soul. They also approved a resolution supporting increased human services funding and various service agreements. All votes were unanimous except for the Spring Creek request, where Commissioner Kafferlin abstained.

• Approved Resolution #3208 revising FY 2019 CDBG funds, allocating $5,443.07 to Bear Lake Center St. Reconstruction (unanimous)
• Awarded Center St. Storm Water Drainage Project design to E&M Engineering for $22,000 (unanimous)
• Approved ACM Contracting agreement for lawn care at courthouse and MDJ Zydonik office ($85 and $15 per mowing) (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 Act 13 funding for Spring Creek Park project (Kafferlin abstained)
• Approved $12,500 Act 13 funding for Tidioute Heart & Soul planning (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3207 supporting increased human services funding in state budget (unanimous)
• Approved Armor fire sprinkler inspection agreement through July 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved NW Service Company generator service agreements for four tower sites (unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority approved a permit for Grunderville, with the RDA chair as signatory, as a temporary measure until a Recreation/Conservation Authority is established. The board tabled the 58 Bush Lane blighted property item pending photos and further discussion, and voted to have the solicitor send a letter to Bradley Mason regarding the 1465 Route 62 property. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were tabled due to lack of updates.

• Approved Grunderville permit with RDA chair as signatory (unanimous)
• Tabled 58 Bush Lane blighted property item until next month (unanimous)
• Approved solicitor letter to Bradley Mason re: 1465 Route 62 property (unanimous)
• Tabled 2-4 Mill St. property due to no updates

LICC

The Forest Warren Early Intervention Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) will hold a meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes presentations from AmbitCare and the Director of MIECHV programs.

• Presentation by Rebecca Keate, AmbitCare Representative
• Presentation by Alison Carson, Director of MIECHV programs: Titusville EHS/Parents as Teachers

The Forest Warren Local Interagency Coordinating Council met via Zoom and heard presentations from AmbitCare and Families First Early Head Start. No formal votes or policy decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates and discussion of ongoing referral statistics.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (Carrie Salapek and Michelle Reily)
• Heard presentation on AmbitCare's free genetic counseling services for children under 7 with one unexplained seizure or over 8 with two seizures and developmental delay
• Heard presentation on Families First Early Head Start and Parent as Teachers programs in Warren County
• Discussed ongoing high referral volume (December: 10, January: 9, February: 12, March: 7 so far)
• Noted July 1 transition of perinatal services to Parent as Teachers in Warren County
• Reviewed Annual State Application Under Part C of IDEA; questions to be submitted by email

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will meet to consider several new business items, including project awards for Center St. and Pratt St. Additionally, the board will review resolutions regarding a Landbank and emergency management.

• Awarding Center St. Reconstruction CDBG project-Bear Lake
• Awarding Pratt St. Sanitary Sewer Replacement CDBG project-Sheffield
• Approval of Alan Dornfest proposal for Ratio Study
• Approval of agreement with MCM Consulting for the Emergency Operations Plan
• Resolution #3205 Creation of a Landbank

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved several resolutions, including creating a landbank to address blight and decommissioning the volunteer All Hazards Team due to non-compliance with state requirements. They also awarded two CDBG projects, approved multiple service agreements, and reappointed three members to the Hospital Authority.

• Approved CDBG projects: Center Street Reconstruction in Bear Lake ($214,689.83) to Lake Shore Paving and Pratt St. Sewer Replacement in Sheffield ($103,604.00) to Mealy Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Alan Dornfest for Ratio Study at $150/hour, not to exceed $4,500 (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 ARPA-funded agreement with MCM Consulting to update Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Approved three-year elevator inspection/maintenance agreement with Thyssenkrupp Elevator (unanimous)
• Approved Scantek agreement to scan ~700 books of 1984 and prior mortgages/deeds for $87,234, funded by county records improvement fund, ARPA, and Register/Recorder records improvement fund (unanimous)
• Accepted repository tax bid from Autumn Benner for $500 for parcel 005-151000-019 (unanimous)
• Reappointed John Hanna, Blair Smoulder, and Robert Bablak to Hospital Authority for five-year terms (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3204 to join PLGIT, Resolution #3205 to create a landbank, and Resolution #3206 to decommission the All Hazards Team (all unanimous)

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to discuss several personnel and salary matters, including reclassifying a Domestic Relations Intake Clerk to Office Manager, making a law clerk's bonus retroactive, approving salary increases for FWHS funded by ARPA, creating a Deputy Director of Planning & Zoning position, and appointing Human Services Sick Bank Committee members. The meeting will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and may enter an executive session.

• Reclassification of Domestic Relations Intake Clerk to Office Manager
• Retroactive bonus for law clerk
• FWHS salary increases funded by ARPA
• Creation of Deputy Director of Planning & Zoning position
• Appointment of Human Services Sick Bank Committee members

The Warren County Salary Board approved the creation of an Office Manager position in Domestic Relations, eliminating the Intake Clerk role, and created a Deputy Director of Planning & Zoning position. It tabled a bonus for the law clerk and salary increases for three Forest Warren Human Services supervisors until the April meeting. The board also approved the Human Services Sick Bank Committee members.

• Approved creation of Office Manager position, eliminating Intake Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Deputy Director of Planning & Zoning (unanimous)
• Tabled law clerk bonus until April meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled FWHS supervisor salary increases until April meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services Sick Bank Committee members (unanimous)

Election Board

The Warren County Election Board will meet to review business from previous sessions. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the December 8, 2021 meeting and reviewing an agreement with Rapid Financial.

• Approval of December 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of agreement with Rapid Financial

The Warren County Board of Elections approved an agreement with Rapid Financial to pay poll workers by debit card, similar to juror payments. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the December 8, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 8, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Rapid Financial for poll worker debit card payments (unanimous)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to approve the February 1, 2022 minutes, receive a treasurer's report and statistics, and hear updates on alcohol/drug, mental health, developmental disabilities/early intervention, managed care, and the Human Services Plan. The board will also consider a recommendation for a board vacancy. This is a routine advisory meeting with voting items on minutes and the vacancy.

• Approval of February 1, 2022 minutes (motion required)
• Treasurer report
• Statistics available in packet
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, Human Services Plan
• Nominating committee recommendation for board vacancy (voting item)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will consider a subdivision request for the Estate of Donald Sowa at 912 N. Main St., Youngsville Borough, review the 2021 annual report, and discuss a blighted property at 34 E. Main St., Columbus Twp. They will also follow up on a training session and continue discussion on commercial solar farms. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports.

• Subdivision request: Estate of Donald Sowa, 912 N. Main St., Youngsville Borough, Tax Parcel #YV-676-91
• Blighted Property Review Committee (#76): 34 E. Main St., Columbus Twp., Parcel #CY-371-524800, owned by Christopher R. Adams
• 2021 Annual Report review
• Follow-up on Planning Commission Training Session
• Unfinished business: Commercial Solar Farms

The Warren County Planning Commission recommended that Youngsville Borough approve the Estate of Donald Sowa subdivision at 912 N. Main St., as it meets the borough's ordinance. The commission also forwarded a blighted property at 34 E. Main St., Columbus Twp., to the Redevelopment Authority due to unpaid taxes. The 2021 Annual Report was presented, and a commercial solar farm item was tabled until next month.

• Recommended approval of Estate of Donald Sowa subdivision, 912 N. Main St., Youngsville Borough (unanimous)
• Forwarded blighted property at 34 E. Main St., Columbus Twp., to the Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled commercial solar farms item until next month

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold their regular public meeting on February 23, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. in the Main Courtroom. They will consider several resolutions, including authorizing matching funds for TAWC, approving 2022 liquid fuel allocations, and adopting a GMS policy. The board will also discuss an ordinance related to UPI and may approve proclamations for various awareness months.

• Resolution #3201 authorizing matching funds to TAWC
• Resolution #3202 Liquid Fuel Allocations for 2022
• Resolution #3203 GMS Policy & Procedure approval
• Ordinance 3-2008 UPI Ordinance
• Proclamations for National Gambling Awareness Month, American Red Cross Month, and Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

The Warren County Commissioners approved two ARPA-funded purchases totaling $27,200 for a records management module and an Emergency Operations Plan, but tabled a $27,880 request for a Fire Services promotional video. They also approved $25,204 in ARPA funds for the Transit Authority bus purchase, $118,955 in liquid fuels allocations, and a GMS policy with a medical marijuana section removed. An ordinance on UPI was tabled for advertising.

• Approved ARPA funds for Laserfiche records module ($7,200 for 2022, $1,200 for years 2-3) and Emergency Operations Plan ($20,000) (unanimous)
• Denied ARPA funds for Fire Services promotional video ($27,880) by amending request (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3201: $25,204 ARPA funds to Transit Authority for bus purchase (unanimous; Eggleston abstained)
• Approved Resolution #3202: $118,955 Liquid Fuels allocations for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3203: GMS policies including Medical Marijuana policy with item 9.3 removed (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 3-2008 UPI Ordinance until advertised (unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee met and took action on three properties. For 2 Erie St. in Clarendon Borough, the committee gave owner Rebecca Grubbs 90 days to continue improvements. For 43890 Route 6 in Columbus Twp., owner Jason Martin was given 90 days to clean up the property and provide updated photos. For 16 E. Main St. in Columbus Twp., owner Larry Barker was given 90 days to demolish the structure and provide photos. The committee also moved a fourth property, 34 E. Main St., to the Planning Commission.

• Approved 90-day extension for Rebecca Grubbs to continue improvements on 2 Erie St., Clarendon Borough.
• Approved 90-day cleanup and photo requirement for Jason Martin at 43890 Route 6, Columbus Twp.
• Approved 90-day demolition and photo requirement for Larry Barker at 16 E. Main St., Columbus Twp.
• Moved 34 E. Main St., Columbus Twp. (owned by Christopher R. Adams) to the Planning Commission.
• Approved minutes of the January 20, 2022 meeting unanimously.

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing to consider a variance application from James Fox. The request seeks a reduction to the front yard minimum setback in the R1-Residential Zoned District. The property is located at 13283 Route 6, Clarendon, PA, in Mead Township.

• Variance application by James Fox for reduced front yard setback
• Property located at 13283 Route 6, Clarendon, PA, Mead Township
• Tax Parcel ID # WN-861-993600
• Public hearing scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on February 16, 2022

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board granted a variance to James Fox for a 30-foot reduction to the minimum front yard setback at 13283 Route 6, Clarendon, PA, in Mead Township. The request was approved unanimously to allow construction of a 32x40 building for storing antique cars, due to challenging topography. The board confirmed proper notification and advertising before the vote.

• Granted variance to James Fox for 30-foot front yard setback reduction at 13283 Route 6, Clarendon, PA (Tax Parcel WN-861-993600)
• Approved unanimously with motion by Dennis Johnson and second by Donald Saporito
• Confirmed proper notification of property owners within 300 feet, newspaper advertising, and property posting

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The board will review agency staffing vacancies and discuss the results of an IV-E audit. Discussion topics also include the impact of COVID-19 on staff and the availability of mental health services.

• Staffing updates regarding vacancies left by Stephanie Shumsky and Brittany Bradshaw
• Discussion of agency IV-E audit outcome
• Review of caseworker assault and worker safety steps
• Discussion on decreased mental health service availability
• Request for donation in honor of a lost foster parent

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority voted unanimously to remove 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Township, from its agenda after the owner reported a new roof, interior work, and a tenant living there again, though a foundation issue remains. The board tabled two properties with no updates (61 2nd Mill St. and 59 2nd Mill St.) and voted to contact the solicitor for two properties where owners did not complete requested work: 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute, and 1465 Route 62, Irvine. The board also accepted a liability insurance proposal from USI Insurance Services, LLC.

• Removed 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Township, from the agenda after owner reported repairs and a tenant; all in favor
• Tabled 61 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Township, for another month with no updates
• Tabled 59 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Township, for another month with no updates
• Voted to contact the solicitor regarding 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute, after owner did not respond to notices; all in favor
• Voted to contact the solicitor regarding 1465 Route 62, Irvine, after certified mail was returned unsigned; all in favor
• Accepted the liability insurance proposal from USI Insurance Services, LLC; all in favor
• Approved the January 18, 2021 minutes unanimously

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Board of Inspectors will review a report regarding new mental health groups being held at the prison. The meeting also includes a finance report, the Warden's report, and an executive session to discuss position requisitions and investigations.

• Presentation on new mental health groups by Kari Swanson
• Review of position requisitions in executive session
• Personnel report and investigations in executive session

The board approved the minutes from December 21, 2021, and the Warden's Report for December 2021 and January 2022. They discussed the opioid settlement, noting the county will receive funds over three years and that a committee will be formed after the April Governing Board meeting. The meeting adjourned to an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approved the minutes from December 21, 2021, unanimously.
• Approved the Warden's Report as presented, unanimously.
• Adjourned to executive session for legal and personnel matters, unanimously.

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest-Warren Human Services Governing Board is meeting to approve minutes, review fiscal reports, and consider contracts. They will also discuss meal reimbursements to match state rates. The meeting is largely routine administrative business.

• Approval of December 21, 2021 minutes
• Expenditure report and cash flow review
• Contract approvals requiring motion
• Discussion of meal reimbursements to match state

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from November 10, 2021. The meeting includes a presentation by Northwest Services.

• Approval of November 10, 2021 minutes
• Presentation by Northwest Services

The Warren County Retirement Board approved the minutes from the November 10, 2021 meeting and reviewed the portfolio's performance. The portfolio value was reported as $43,152,162.53 as of December 2021 and $41,731,513.51 as of February 2, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 10, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding their regular public meeting to vote on several resolutions and agreements, including a CDBG revision, matching funds for TAWC, and a renewal of the Employee Assistance Program. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes, finance and department reports, and public comment.

• Resolution #3200 CDBG FY 2018 Revision
• Addendum to agreement with JL Nick
• Resolution #3201 Matching funds for TAWC
• Renewal of Employee Assistance Program for 2022
• Repository Tax Bid(s)

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, a CDBG fund modification, a JL Nick agreement addendum, and the renewal of the Employee Assistance Program. A resolution to authorize ARPA funds for the Transit Authority was tabled due to a conflict of interest. No action was taken on changing the county's class.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG FY 2018 modification moving $12,809.64 (unanimous)
• Approved JL Nick agreement addendum for $2,000 (unanimous)
• Approved EAP renewal at $5,548.95 (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution #3201 for Transit Authority funding due to recusal

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board approved increasing Jodi Sterling's hours to 29 per week (not to exceed 999 hours for the year) and allowing Emily Yeagle to work up to 40 hours per week to address a backlog in the Register/Recorder office. The board also discussed but did not vote on reclassifying the DRO Intake Clerk to Office Manager, scheduling it for the March agenda. Minutes from January 12, 2022, were approved.

• Approved minutes from January 12, 2022 meeting
• Approved increasing Jodi Sterling's hours to 29/week (not to exceed 999 hours/year) (unanimous)
• Approved up to 40 hours/week for Emily Yeagle (unanimous)
• Discussed DRO Intake Clerk reclassification to Office Manager; no vote, placed on March agenda

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving the January 4, 2022 minutes, receiving a treasurer's report, and hearing updates on addiction, mental health, developmental disabilities, and managed care. The board will also consider a recommendation to fill a board vacancy. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of January 4, 2022 minutes (voting item)
• Treasurer report
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, Human Services Plan
• Nominating committee recommendation for board vacancy (voting item)

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board met on February 1, 2022, and approved the January 4, 2022 minutes with a correction. The board received reports on the treasurer's balance, consumer concerns, and updates on addiction, mental health, and developmental disability services. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved January 4, 2022 minutes with correction (all in favor)
• Noted treasurer's balance of $1,400.99 with no funding requests
• Discussed guardianship case; Dr. John recused, no formal action taken
• Heard update on opioid settlement; both counties signed on, planning to occur
• Noted 988 crisis line rollout and future surcharge on phone bills
• Reported waiver caps increased for Person-Family Directed Support and Community Living Waivers
• Both Human Services Plans approved

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will consider a mobile home park expansion in Glade Township and discuss 2022 planning goals, along with unfinished business on commercial solar farms. They will also receive reports from the planning director and zoning officer and note recent subdivision approvals.

• Mobile Home Park Expansion for Kylander Holdings, Whispering Winds Trailer Park, Glade Township (WN-005-8838)
• 2022 Planning Department Goals
• Commercial Solar Farms (unfinished business)
• Subdivision approvals: Page, Daniel R. (Mead, 12/29/2021, WN-986-2720/2856) and Werle, Robert Lawrence (Brokenstraw, 1/18/2022, YV-5-3569)

The Warren County Planning Commission approved a 28-lot expansion of Whispering Winds Trailer Park in Glade Township, with all members voting in favor. The commission also discussed 2022 goals, including a comprehensive plan, zoning for Limestone Township, a brownfield grant application, and a bike trail extension, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved Kylander Holdings mobile home park expansion, Lots 1-28, Whispering Winds Trailer Park, Glade Township (unanimous)
• Approved January 4, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will hold its reorganizational meeting, approve minutes from November 18, 2021, and review four properties for potential blight designation. One property is unfinished business from a prior meeting, and three are new items. The committee will also set its next meeting date.

• #73 - 2 Erie St., Clarendon Borough, Parcel #WN-868-967100, owned by Rebecca L. Grubbs (unfinished business)
• #74 - 43890 Route 6, Columbus Twp., Parcel #CY-3-737410, owned by Jason Martin
• #75 - 16 E. Main St., Columbus Twp., Parcel #CY-371-517700, owned by Larry Barker
• #76 - 34 E. Main St., Columbus Twp., Parcel #CY-371-524800, owned by Christopher R. Adams

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee held a routine meeting, approving minutes and maintaining officers. It voted to invite owners of four blighted properties to the February meeting, including one property where the owner was given 90 days to make progress. No properties were formally designated as blighted at this meeting.

• Maintained same officers for 2022: Pascuzzi (Chair), Phillips (Vice-Chair), Eggleston (Secretary) (unanimous)
• Approved November 18, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Invited Rebecca L. Grubbs (2 Erie St., Clarendon) to February meeting after 90-day work period (unanimous)
• Invited Jason Martin (43890 Route 6, Columbus Twp.) to February meeting (unanimous)
• Invited Larry Barker (16 E. Main St., Columbus Twp.) to February meeting (unanimous)
• Invited Christopher R. Adams (34 E. Main St., Columbus Twp.) to February meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will hold a meeting to elect officers and hear two land-use requests. They will consider a special exception for a medical office (outpatient PT clinic) in a business district and a variance to reduce side and rear yard setbacks in an agricultural district.

• Special exception: RVA Architects – Medical Office (Outpatient PT Clinic) in B-Business District, 2775 Market Street, Warren, PA, Conewango Township (Tax Parcel # WN-005-452200)
• Variance: Daniel Woodring – reduction to side and rear yard minimum setback in ACR District, TBD Farnsworth Rd, Clarendon, PA, Mead Township (Tax Parcel # SH-002-139750)
• 2022 Election of Officers

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board approved a special exception for RVA Architects to operate an outpatient physical therapy clinic at 2775 Market Street in Conewango Township, and granted a variance to Daniel Woodring for reduced side and rear yard setbacks on a .23-acre parcel in Mead Township. Both decisions were unanimous.

• Granted special exception to RVA Architects for medical office/outpatient PT clinic at 2775 Market Street (unanimous)
• Granted variance to Daniel Woodring for side yard setback reduction from 12' to 10' and rear yard from 40' to 10' (unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority Blighted Property Committee will review the status of six properties previously declared blighted and consider one appeal of a blight determination. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as the election of officers and approval of previous minutes. No new blight declarations or specific dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Review of 61 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-354-929500), owned by John Hilyer
• Review of 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute, Limestone Township (Parcel #TD-199-3714), owned by Rachel Watson
• Review of 59 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-354-9374), owned by Jesse L. Parsons
• Review of 1465 Route 62, Irvine, Pleasant Township (Parcel #YV-932-9463), owned by Bradley Mason
• Consideration of appeal for 25 Center St., Clarendon Borough (Parcel #WN-868-585900) by Thomas Moore

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority voted to send final warning letters to owners of blighted properties at 58 Bush Lane and 1465 Route 62, requiring repairs by February 15 or facing legal action. The board also removed two properties from its agenda after determining they no longer meet blight criteria, and approved email balloting for future decisions.

• Approved sending final warning letter to owner of 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute, with Feb. 15 deadline (unanimous)
• Approved sending final warning letter to owner of 1465 Route 62, Irvine, with Feb. 15 deadline (unanimous)
• Removed 6 Railroad St., Clarendon, from agenda after determining property is not blighted (unanimous)
• Removed 25 Center St., Clarendon, from agenda after owner completed cleanup (unanimous)
• Approved email balloting for board decisions (unanimous)
• Re-elected Phil Gilbert as Chair, Charles Barone as Vice-Chair, Robert Hart as Secretary (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding their regular public meeting. They will consider a consent agenda with routine reports and proclamations, and take action on new business items including a tax anticipation note and a service agreement amendment.

• Amendment to Master Service Agreement with the Rouse Estate for Remedy Analytics
• Resolution 3197 – 2022 Tax Anticipation Note Authorization
• 2022 PA SAVIN Agreement
• Proclamation: School Choice Week
• Proclamation: PA 2-1-1 Recognition

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2022 millage rate of 21.75 real estate, a tax anticipation note with KeyBank not to exceed $4,000,000, and a resolution postponing tax duplicates to coordinate with the school district. They also approved an intergovernmental EMS agreement with Erie and Crawford counties, with Warren County paying $7,100 for the first year. All decisions were made without opposition.

• Approved 2022 millage rate at 21.75 real estate (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 3197 authorizing 2022 Tax Anticipation Note with KeyBank not to exceed $4,000,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 3198 postponing tax duplicates to June/July (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 3199 intergovernmental EMS agreement with Erie and Crawford counties, Warren County share $7,100 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Master Service Agreement with Remedy Analytics to separate Rouse Estate (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 PA SAVIN agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance report, HR report, and proclamations (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board will meet to consider several personnel and compensation items, including bonuses for a judicial law clerk and an assistant public defender, a job reclassification, a reduction in hours, and possible retirement. The board will also discuss non-union pay and a list of all positions. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and an executive session.

• Bonus for Judicial Law Clerk
• Bonus for Asst. Public Defender
• DRO Enforcement Supervision Officer to Enforcement Officer, reduction in hours from 40 to 37.5 per week
• Planning & Zoning possible retirement
• Temporary clerical support in Register/Recorder

The Warren County Salary Board approved a $2,707.46 bonus for Emily Millspaugh for extra duties in late 2021, and a $2,692.30 bonus for Francis Waweru for covering the public defender's office. It also eliminated the Enforcement Supervision Officer position, creating a third Enforcement Officer at 37.5 hours per week, and created a temporary three-month administrative position in the Register/Recorder office at $13.75 per hour for 29 hours per week. All votes were recorded, with the two bonuses passing 4-1 and the other motions unanimous.

• Approved $2,707.46 bonus for Emily Millspaugh (4-1)
• Approved $2,692.30 bonus for Francis Waweru (4-1)
• Eliminated Enforcement Supervision Officer, created third Enforcement Officer at 37.5 hrs/week (unanimous)
• Created temporary 3-month admin position in Register/Recorder office at $13.75/hr, 29 hrs/week (unanimous)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to review minutes from the December 7, 2021 meeting and receive a treasurer report. The board will also discuss updates regarding ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, and the Human Services Plan.

• Approval of December 7, 2021 minutes
• Review of Treasurer Report
• Review of Statistics
• Recommendation for Board Vacancy from Nominating Committee

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board met and approved the December 2021 minutes. Updates were given on the opioid settlement (each county to receive at least $1 million over 18 years), a troubled crisis hotline rollout, and two teen suicides. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved December 7, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Noted opioid settlement: Forest and Warren counties to receive at least $1M each over 18 years
• Discussed crisis hotline rollout issues and two teen suicides; no action taken
• Heard updates on Forensic Case Manager position; may be reposted if interviews fail

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will meet to review a draft solar ordinance and solar definitions, and to consider a blighted property at 146 Saybrook Rd. in Sheffield Township. The agenda also includes reorganization and election of officers, approval of minutes, and reports from the planning director and zoning officer. A list of subdivisions approved since the last meeting is provided for informational purposes.

• Review draft of Solar Ordinance and Solar Definitions
• Blighted Property Review Committee: #72 - 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-327-718400, owned by Anzietta C. DiPierro
• Reorganization/election of officers
• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2021
• List of 20 subdivisions approved since last meeting

The Warren County Planning Commission unanimously approved forwarding a blighted property at 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Twp., to the Redevelopment Authority after the roof was repaired. Officers were re-elected for 2022, and a draft solar farm ordinance was tabled for further review. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded blighted property #72 (146 Saybrook Rd.) to Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Re-elected Paul Pascuzzi as Chair, Jeffrey Zariczny as 1st Vice-Chair, Todd Hendricks as 2nd Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved October 5, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled solar farm ordinance for next meeting