Warren County public meetings in 2023

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business and several significant items. They will consider adopting the 2024 budget, ratifying a union contract with SEIU, and approving various service agreements. The meeting also includes public comment and recognition of employees.

• Adoption of the 2024 Budget
• Ratify the SEIU Union Contract
• Resolution #3260 Tax Anticipation Note 2024
• Approve SBM Electronic Service Agreement 1/1/2024 – 6/30/2024
• Approve Agreement with Tyler Tech. for Sheriff records management

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee is meeting to consider three properties for potential inclusion in the county's blighted property program. The agenda includes unfinished business on a Sheffield Township property and new business on properties in Tidioute Borough and Glade Township. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review of property #90 on Second Street, Sheffield Twp., owned by James Martin Richwalsky
• Review of property #91 at 59 Grant St., Tidioute Boro., owned by James Struck & Whitney Kong
• Review of property #92 at 3481 Conewango Ave., Glade Twp., owned by Deborah & James Davies

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board is meeting to review routine reports and discuss several agency updates. Key items include staffing changes, an application for a Family Engagement Initiative, a licensing inspection, a July 2023 IV-E audit, and a proposed local youth art show with a funding request for prizes.

• Resignation of Tim Benson on November 10, 2023
• Hiring of Kyle Corbin as case aide, start date November 6, 2023
• Vacant intake and ongoing case worker position, interviews underway
• Update on application for Office of Children & Families in the Court's Family Engagement Initiative
• Request for funding of prizes for local youth art show

LICC

The Forest-Warren Early Intervention LICC (Local Interagency Coordinating Council) is holding its regular meeting on Dec 19, 2023, via Zoom. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and program updates, plus two presentations: one from Bonnie Williams of the Erie Family Center and one from K'rin Fortuna of Parent to Parent. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Bonnie Williams-Erie Family Center Presentation
• K'rin Fortuna-Parent to Parent Presentation
• Program Updates
• Review/Approval of minutes
• Next meeting scheduled for March 19, 2023 (likely typo for 2024)

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Warren County Prison Board is meeting to discuss routine oversight items including the annual medical report, a dental agreement, and security-related updates such as med pass and control room door controls. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Annual Medical Report presentation
• Dental Agreement under New Business
• Med pass and control room door controls under Old Business
• Finance Report and Warden's Report
• Executive Session scheduled

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest-Warren Human Services Governing Board is meeting to approve minutes and fiscal reports, consider contracts, and discuss updates on opioid settlement funding, a strategic plan, and a restructure. Public comment is also scheduled. The agenda is largely routine, with no specific dollar amounts or project names provided.

• Approval of October 25, 2023 minutes
• Fiscal reports review
• Contracts approval
• Opioid settlement funding discussion
• Strategic plan and restructure updates

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority will meet to consider unfinished and new business involving four properties previously declared blighted by the Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC). The board will also approve minutes from its October and November meetings. No other substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, PA (Pleasant Twp., Parcel #YV-932-9463) – Bradley Mason, declared blighted 2-18-21
• 17 Hall St., Sheffield Twp. (Parcel #SH-356-757400) – David Eichenlaub, declared blighted 9-15-22
• 209 W. Main St., Sheffield Twp. (Parcel #SH-355-924900) – Louis Decicco, declared blighted 2/16/2023
• 2016 Jackson Ave., Warren, PA (Glade Twp., Parcel #WN-583-2574) – BSRE Holdings LLC, declared blighted 8-17-23

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to approve 2024 non-union wages, the only substantive item on the agenda. The meeting also includes routine items such as the pledge, moment of silence, recording announcement, executive session, and approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of 2024 Non-Union wages

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding their regular public meeting on December 13, 2023. They will consider a consent agenda with routine reports and proclamations, then take up new business including an amendment to the LERTA ordinance, reappointments, several grant and service agreements, and the award of the 2024 Tax Anticipation Note to Northwest Bank. The meeting is open to the public with a public comment period.

• Ordinance 2-2019B Amendment to LERTA Ordinance 2-2019
• Award 2024 Tax Anticipation Note to Northwest Bank
• 9-1-1 Interconnectivity Grant Agreement 10/1/2023 – 12/31/2024
• 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement
• Agreements with Knox Law for tax appeals (Aldi Inc., Lowes Home Center, Whirley Ind.)

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to consider an amendment to Ordinance 2-2019, which established a Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) program. The hearing includes a public comment period before any decision is made. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on amendment to Ordinance 2-2019 (LERTA)
• Public comment period open

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission is meeting to consider a new subdivision application in Youngsville Borough. The commission will also review previously approved subdivisions from recent weeks.

• Subdivision application for Joshua & Lindsay Baker at East Main & College Streets, Youngsville
• List of seven previously approved subdivisions including properties in Brokenstraw, Farmington, Pittsfield, and Sugar Grove Twp.

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear updates on drug/alcohol, mental health, and developmental disability services, and vote on term renewals, vacancy recommendations, and 2023 officers. A speaker from the Forest Warren Mental Wellness Association is scheduled. The agenda is largely routine with voting items.

• Approval of October 3 and November 7, 2023 minutes
• Treasurer report and statistics
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, Human Services Plan
• Nominating Committee: term renewals, vacancy recommendations, 2023 officer recommendations
• Speaker: Trista Wilcox, Forest Warren Mental Wellness Association

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding their regular public meeting. They will consider several resolutions and agreements, including budget revisions for CDBG funds, a hazard mitigation plan update, and service contracts, plus make appointments to the Land Preservation Board. The public can comment, and the budget will be out for public review.

• Resolution #3258: Approve budget revisions for FY 2020 CDBG funds
• Resolution #3259: Approve budget revisions for FY 2021 CDBG funds
• Agreement with MCM Consulting for 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan update
• Agreement with GSS for printing 2023 Homestead/Farmstead Applications
• Agreement with EATON UPS Service for 2024

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to discuss a modification to the 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The meeting includes a call to order, an announcement that it is being recorded, the public hearing, a public comment period, and adjournment. No specific details about the modification are provided in the agenda.

• Public hearing on modification to 2021 CDBG funds
• Public comment period

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority is meeting to approve minutes, review a finance report, and discuss unfinished business, including two blighted properties. The agenda includes a presentation by Lisa Stromenger and a vote on the finance report.

• 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township, Parcel #SH-354-925800 – declared blighted by BPRC on 10/20/22
• 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp., Parcel #WN-281-3174 – declared blighted by BPRC on 2/16/23
• Approve Finance Report

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss four properties previously declared blighted by the Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC). The agenda includes unfinished business on three properties and new business on one, with no decisions specified in the agenda itself.

• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, PA (Pleasant Twp., Parcel #YV-932-9463) – declared blighted 2-18-21
• 17 Hall St., Sheffield Twp. (Parcel #SH-356-757400) – declared blighted 9-15-22
• 209 W. Main St., Sheffield Twp. (Parcel #SH-355-924900) – declared blighted 2/16/2023
• 2016 Jackson Ave., Warren, PA (Glade Twp., Parcel #WN-583-2574) – declared blighted 8-17-23

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will meet to consider two properties for potential blight designation. The agenda includes unfinished business on a property at 3640 Jackson Run Rd. and new business on a property on Second Street in Sheffield Twp. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Review of property #88 at 3640 Jackson Run Rd., Conewango Twp., owned by Gregory Burkett
• Review of property #90 on Second Street, Sheffield Twp., owned by James Martin Richwalsky
• Approval of minutes from September 21, 2023 meeting

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine governance items: voting on a term renewal for Jessica Uber, filling two board vacancies (one must represent Forest County, one a student or criminal justice group), and recommending officers for the coming year. No policy or funding decisions are on the agenda.

• Term renewal vote for Jessica Uber
• 2 board vacancies: 1 Forest County representative, 1 student or criminal justice representative
• Officer recommendations for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board is meeting to approve minutes from May 10, 2023, and hear a presentation from Northwest Services.

• Presentation by Northwest Services
• Approval of May 10, 2023 meeting minutes

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to approve minutes from September 13, 2023, and to discuss establishing a GIS Mapping position. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the GIS position as the only substantive new item.

• Establishing the GIS Mapping Position

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding their regular public meeting. They will consider several new business items, including grant applications, transportation service agreements, and a lease for a district judge's office. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items like minutes, financial reports, and a Veterans Day proclamation.

• Resolution #3256: Approve application for PA Local Share Assessment Grant
• TAWC 2023/2024 Transportation Services Agreement
• TAWC 2024/2025 Local Operating Match and Local Capital Match
• Approve USPS lease for MDJ Youngsville office 2024-2028
• Resolution #3257: INVEST Program Application

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will review three applications for the City of Warren, including a zoning change for Whirley Industries, Inc. The commission will also review a blighted property in Glade Township.

• Zoning change request for Whirley Industries, Inc. at 414 Laurel St. from R-2 Residential Medium Density to M-1 Manufacturing and Industrial for an employee parking lot
• Subdivision application for Bill & Debbie Haskins on Monroe Street
• Subdivision application for Superior Tire & Rubber Corporation at 341 Harmar St.
• Blighted Property Review Committee review of 2016 Jackson Ave., Glade Township

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board is meeting to discuss updates on alcohol, drug, mental health, and developmental disability services, and to hear a speaker from the Forest Warren Mental Wellness Association. The board will vote on approving the October 3, 2023 minutes and adjournment. The agenda is largely routine, with no major funding or policy decisions listed.

• Approval of October 3, 2023 minutes (voting item)
• Speaker: Trista Wilcox, Forest Warren Mental Wellness Association
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, and Human Services Plan
• Treasurer report and statistics available in packet

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting to consider two variance requests. The first is a request to reduce the front yard setback on a property in Elk Township, and the second involves a home occupation variance and special exception for a beauty shop in Conewango Township. No other substantive business is listed.

• Variance request by Gwynn & John Moore to reduce front yard setback at 2399 Peterson Rd., Russell, PA (Elk Township, Parcel KI-004-142310)
• Variance and special exception request by Shirley Betts for a home occupation with a non-household employee and a beauty shop with more than one chair at 26 N State St., Warren, PA (Conewango Township, Parcel WN-546-493800)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold their regular public meeting, covering routine consent items, a memorandum of understanding for probation wage changes, and several new business items including a facility programming study agreement, a transportation services agreement, library board appointments, and the award of jail roof restoration work. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Award of jail roof restoration/repairs
• MOU for Probation Wage Changes
• Agreement with Mission Critical Partners for facility programming study
• TAWC 2023/2024 Transportation Services Agreement
• Appointment(s) to the Warren County Library Board

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Warren County Prison Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing finances, and discussing old and new business. The main substantive item is a proposed 2024 inmate cost agreement with Forest County. The meeting also includes a warden's report and capital items discussion.

• 2024 Forest County Inmate Cost Agreement
• Med pass update
• Control room door controls update
• Finance report
• Capital items discussion

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 19, 2023, has been cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board is meeting to review routine reports and discuss several agency updates. Key topics include filling vacant staff positions, grant applications, participation in new state initiatives, and an upcoming licensing inspection.

• Vacant case aide position posted, interviews within two weeks; case worker position held until December training cycle
• Application for Plans of Safe Care grant
• Application to join Family Engagement Initiative
• Testing of state's new Universal Assessment Tool to replace current risk and safety assessments
• Upcoming licensing inspection

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from September and discussing three properties previously declared blighted. The properties are at 1465 Route 62 in Irvine, 17 Hall St. in Sheffield Township, and 209 W. Main St. in Sheffield Township. No new business is listed, and the meeting is expected to be procedural.

• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, PA (Parcel #YV-932-9463) – declared blighted 2-18-21
• 17 Hall St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-356-757400) – declared blighted 9-15-22
• 209 W. Main St., Sheffield Twp. (Parcel #SH-355-924900) – declared blighted 2/16/2023

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and a finance report, and to discuss unfinished business regarding two properties declared blighted. The board will consider actions on properties at 63 Second Mill St. in Sheffield Township and 106 Cottage Place in Pine Grove Township.

• 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Twp. (Parcel #SH-354-925800) – declared blighted 10/20/22
• 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp. (Parcel #WN-281-3174) – declared blighted 2/16/23
• Presentation by Lisa Stromenger
• Approval of September 19, 2023 minutes
• Finance report

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest-Warren Human Services Governing Board is meeting to approve minutes, review the FY 23-24 monitoring budget and financial reports, and act on fixed asset requests and disposals. The board will also consider contracts and receive updates on the restructuring plan and opioid settlement. Public comment is scheduled.

• Approval of August 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• FY 23-24 monitoring budget review
• Fixed asset requests and disposal
• Contract approvals
• Opioid settlement update

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Commissioners will review several new business items including insurance renewals and tax bids. The meeting also includes the adoption of multiple administrative plans and resolutions.

• Cyber Liability & Data Security Insurance renewal
• Repository Tax Bid(s)
• Resolution #3253: Minority & Women’s Business Enterprise Plan
• Resolution #3254: Section 3 Plan
• Resolution #3255: 2023 CDBG application

Salary Board

The Salary Board will meet to consider personnel changes and wage adjustments. Items include hiring a temporary deputy treasurer and creating two new roles in Adult Probation.

• Hiring of Temporary Deputy Treasurer
• Wage adjustments for two Human Services positions
• Creation of Senior Probation Aide position
• Creation of Probation Aide position
• Discussion of Planning & Zoning Director wage

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will consider a lot width waiver for a property on Dunns Eddy Road in Brokenstraw Township, and will review subdivisions approved since the last meeting. The agenda also includes routine reports and approval of minutes.

• Lot width waiver for Lot YV-929-6515 on Dunns Eddy Road, Brokenstraw Township, requested by Lana L. Carlett & Linda C. Wolff
• Subdivisions approved since last meeting include Caledonia Land Company (Pine Grove), Janet L. Cristofaro (Pleasant), Todd R. & Kimberly S. Fitch (Sheffield), William A. Hannold (Pittsfield), Daniel H. & Sandra L. Glotz (Conewango), Ryan P. Phillips (Glade), and William J. & Debbie S. Haskins (Elk)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from five prior meetings, receive a treasurer's report, and hear updates on drug/alcohol, mental health, and developmental disability services. A speaker from Deerfield Centers for Addictions Treatment will present. The meeting is largely routine with voting on minutes and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from April 4, May 2, June 6, August 1, and September 5, 2023 meetings
• Treasurer report
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, and Human Services Plan
• Speaker: Jean Berry from Deerfield Centers for Addictions Treatment

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold their regular public meeting, where they are set to vote on the 2023 Warren County Comprehensive Plan and a Fair Housing Resolution. They will also consider a contract for sprinkler system testing and a maintenance agreement for communications devices. The meeting includes public comment and a consent agenda with routine items.

• Resolution #3251 approving the 2023 Warren County Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution #3252 approving the Fair Housing Resolution
• Approval of Armor Construction Agreement for 20-year sprinkler system testing
• Approval of Capital Area Communications Device Management Services (Maintenance)
• Proclamations for National Community Planning Month and Fire Prevention Week

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will meet to review two properties for possible inclusion in the county's blighted property program. The agenda includes roll call, approval of August minutes, and discussion of the two properties under unfinished business.

• Review of #88: 3640 Jackson Run Rd., Conewango Twp., Parcel #WN-004-284950, owned by Gregory Burkett
• Review of #89: 2016 Jackson Ave., Glade Twp., Parcel #WN-583-257400, owned by BSRE Holdings

LICC

The Forest-Warren Early Intervention Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) is holding a routine meeting with agenda items including welcome, approval of minutes, old and new business, and program updates. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Old business discussion
• New business discussion
• Program updates from Early Intervention services

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority is meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss unfinished business involving three properties declared blighted. The board will consider acquiring properties in Sheffield and Pine Grove townships.

• 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Township, Parcel #SH-327-718400, declared blighted 10-21-21
• 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township, Parcel #SH-354-925800, declared blighted 10/20/22
• 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp., Parcel #WN-281-3174, declared blighted 2/16/23

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority is meeting to continue unfinished business on three properties previously declared blighted. The board will discuss next steps for these parcels, which were flagged by the Blighted Property Review Committee. No new business items are listed on the agenda.

• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, PA (Pleasant Township, Parcel #YV-932-9463) – declared blighted 2-18-21
• 17 Hall St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-356-757400) – declared blighted 9-15-22
• 209 W. Main St., Sheffield Twp. (Parcel #SH-355-924900) – declared blighted 2/16/2023

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to approve minutes from a prior session and consider one substantive item: converting the Veterans Affairs part-time Office Manager position to full-time. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other new business listed.

• Approve moving Veterans Affairs part-time position to full-time Office Manager

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to review projects proposed for 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. The meeting includes a public comment period, allowing residents to provide input on the proposed projects.

• Review of projects for 2023 CDBG funding
• Public comment period

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business and several new items. They will vote on the Human Services Plan, a Tyler Technologies module addition, a three-year agreement with Z&A, an RFP for jail roof renovations, and an application for the COVID-19 Mitigation for Counties Program. The meeting also includes public comment and consent agenda items.

• Approval of the Human Services Plan
• Tyler Technologies module addition
• Z&A three-year agreement
• Approve RFP for jail roof renovations
• Approve application for COVID-19 Mitigation for Counties Program

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will consider three new business items: a street vacation request by Jack A. Wills for properties on Pennsylvania Avenue W. in Warren, a subdivision application by Ken Hinton for 318 Union St., and a lot width waiver for two lots in Brokenstraw Township. The commission will also approve minutes from July 11, 2023, and receive reports from the planning director and zoning officer. A list of subdivisions approved since the last meeting is included for informational purposes.

• Street vacation request by Jack A. Wills for 1513 & 1515-1/2 Pennsylvania Ave. W., Warren (Parcel #WN-499-5395)
• Subdivision application by Ken Hinton for 318 Union St., Warren
• Lot width waiver: 5-foot road frontage waiver for Lots 1 & 2, Brokenstraw Township (Joe Baker)
• Approval of minutes from July 11, 2023
• List of 15 subdivisions approved since last meeting (July-August 2023)

The Commission approved a 5-foot road frontage waiver for two lots in Brokenstraw Township. It issued no recommendation for two City of Warren land applications. The Planning Director announced a public hearing for the final adoption of the Comp Plan.

• Approved 5-foot road frontage waiver for Lots 1 & 2 in Brokenstraw Township (unanimous)
• No recommendation for street vacation at 1513 & 1515-1/2 Pennsylvania Avenue W. (unanimous)
• No recommendation for land subdivision at 318 Union St. (unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from four prior meetings and receive updates on alcohol/drug, mental health, developmental disability, and managed care programs. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 4, May 2, June 6, and August 1, 2023 meetings
• Treasurer report
• Program updates: ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, Human Services Plan
• Consumer/family concerns
• Speaker TBD

The board did not approve any previous meeting minutes due to a lack of quorum. The session consisted of staff updates regarding human services plans, staffing, and community events.

• Minutes from April 4, May 2, June 6, and August 1, 2023, not approved (no quorum)

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. They will consider approval of minutes from May 2, 2023, review the finance report, and hear the warden's report. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond routine administrative items.

• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2023
• Finance report review
• Warden's report
• Capital items discussion
• Next meeting set for October 24, 2023

The Board approved the minutes from May 2, 2023. No new business was decided, though members discussed future agenda items regarding medication passes and control room door controls.

• Approved May 2, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold their regular public meeting, addressing a mix of administrative approvals and new business. Key items include a natural gas energy contract, approval of the Children and Youth Services (CYS) needs-based budget, and several funding and software agreements. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public comment.

• Natural Gas Energy Contract with Smartest Energy
• CYS Needs Based Budget Monetary Amount Approval
• Resolution #3250 STMP Phase V funding request
• Landex Software Agreement for Register/Recorder Office
• Act 13 funding request – Eldred Township

The Board of Commissioners approved a county match for the 24-25 CYS Needs-Based Budget and a funding request for the Eldred Township bridge repair. They also authorized new agreements for energy, software, and website ADA compliance.

• Approved 24/25 CYS Needs Base Budget county match of $1,213,596 (Unanimous)
• Approved Act 13 Fund request of $54,000 to Eldred Twp. for Chappel Hill Road Bridge repair (Unanimous)
• Approved Smartest Energy agreement at fixed rate of .08347/kWh (Unanimous)
• Approved Landex Software agreement for $70,000 plus $1,400 monthly payment (Unanimous)
• Approved STMP Phase V funding for Emergency Services Radios Project with $4,000 county portion (Unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 annual agreement with CivicPlus for website ADA compliance (Unanimous)
• Approved West Law subscriptions for Patron ($455.03/mo) and Law Library ($1,801.34/mo) (Unanimous)
• Approved $404 monthly increase to Bonded Services for Conservation District cleaning (Unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will meet to consider two properties for blight designation, which could lead to remediation or other actions. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and new business items for properties in Conewango and Glade Townships.

• Review of property at 3640 Jackson Run Rd., Conewango Twp., owned by Gregory Burkett
• Review of property at 2016 Jackson Ave., Glade Twp., owned by BSRE Holdings
• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2023 meeting

The Blighted Property Review Committee reviewed two vacant and neglected properties in Conewango and Glade Townships. The committee voted to invite the owners of both properties to the September meeting. Freehold Township expressed interest in participating in the Blighted Program.

• Approved minutes of February 16, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Voted to invite Gregory Burkett to September meeting regarding 3640 Jackson Run Rd. (unanimous)
• Voted to invite BSRE Holdings to September meeting regarding 2016 Jackson Ave. (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting to consider two variance requests. Both applicants seek reductions in the minimum front yard setback requirement in the R1-Residential Zoned District. The board will also address any old or other business before adjourning.

• Variance request by K. Lawson for 783 Jackson Run Rd., Warren, PA (Conewango Township), Tax Parcel ID # WN-544-319100
• Variance request by M. Homala for TBD Kinzua Rd., Warren, PA (Mead Township), Tax Parcel ID # WN-006-767440

The Board approved two requests to reduce front yard setbacks to allow for new construction. One variance allows a detached garage at 783 Jackson Run Rd, and the other allows a dwelling on Kinzua Rd.

• Approved variance for 783 Jackson Run Rd to reduce front yard setback to 0 feet for a detached garage (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Tax Parcel #WN-006-767440 on Kinzua Rd to reduce front yard setback from 40 feet to 20 feet for a dwelling (unanimous)

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board is meeting to review routine reports including minutes, treasurer's report, and staffing updates. The board will also discuss the agency's progress toward joining the OCFC Family Engagement Initiative, a partial IV-E audit from July 18, 2023, office changes, and highlights from fiscal year 22/23.

• Discussion of new hires and resignations in staffing report
• Update on progress toward joining OCFC Family Engagement Initiative
• Discussion of partial IV-E audit from July 18, 2023
• Review of highlights from FY 22/23
• Next meetings scheduled for 10/18/23 and 12/20/23

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest-Warren Governing Board is meeting to approve minutes, review fiscal reports, and consider contracts. They will also receive updates on the strategic plan and human services plan, and discuss opioid money. The meeting is largely routine administrative business with no major decisions listed.

• Approval of June 20, 2023 minutes
• Fiscal reports review
• Contracts consideration
• Strategic plan update
• Opioid money discussion

The board approved the fiscal reports and a series of contract renewals and amendments for mental health, early intervention, and drug and alcohol services. Members discussed potential uses for $100,000 in annual opioid funds, including Narcan vending machines and jail detox risks.

• Approved governing board minutes from June 20, 2023
• Approved fiscal reports
• Approved all contracts and amendments, including Early Intervention, Mental Health, and D&A renewals

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business and several specific items. They will consider approving fire sprinkler testing at the Rouse Annex, repository tax bids, and the Courthouse Rehabilitation Project Phase II. The natural gas energy contract is listed for reference only, and the meeting includes public comment and a consent agenda with routine reports.

• Courthouse Rehabilitation Project Phase II
• Natural Gas Energy Contract (reference only)
• Armor fire sprinkler testing at Rouse Annex
• Repository tax bid(s)
• Proclamation for Front Porch Days

The board decided to rebid the Courthouse Rehab Project Phase II after receiving only one bid. They also approved a sprinkler system testing agreement and two repository tax bids.

• Approved consent agenda including July 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,730 agreement with Armor Fire for 911 building sprinkler testing (unanimous)
• Approved repository tax bid of $1,006.01 from Ayin Jayne for parcel WN-584-899700-000 (unanimous)
• Approved repository tax bid of $1,505.00 from Gene Midcap for parcel SH-355-769800-00 (unanimous)
• Denied awarding Courthouse Rehab Project Phase II and ordered rebidding process (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 1, 2023, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from April and May 2023, receive a treasurer's report and statistics, hear updates on alcohol/drug, mental health, developmental disabilities, managed care, and the Human Services Plan, and discuss consumer/family concerns and strategic planning. Voting items include approval of minutes and adjournment.

• Approval of April 4, 2023 and May 2, 2023 minutes (motion required)
• Treasurer report
• Statistics available in packet
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, Human Services Plan
• Human Services Strategic Planning Focus Group discussion

The board was unable to approve minutes from April, May, and June 2023 because a quorum was not present. The meeting consisted of staff updates regarding hiring and upcoming events, and a discussion on strategic planning. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Approval of April 4, May 2, and June 6, 2023 minutes: Not approved (no quorum)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee meeting scheduled for July 20, 2023, has been cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority will meet to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss two blighted properties in Sheffield Township. The properties were declared blighted by the Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC) and are listed under old business.

• 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-354-925800), declared blighted 10/20/22
• 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-327-718400), declared blighted 10/21/21

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from May 16, 2023, and discussing old business items. The main focus is on four properties previously declared blighted by the Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC), with two properties listed twice on the agenda.

• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, Pleasant Township (Parcel #YV-932-9463), Bradley Mason, declared blighted 2-18-21
• 17 Hall St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-356-757400), David Eichenlaub, declared blighted 9-15-22
• 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp. (Parcel #WN-281-3174), Lana Cunningham, declared blighted 2/16/23
• 209 W. Main St., Sheffield Twp. (Parcel #SH-355-924900), Louis Decicco, declared blighted 2/16/2023

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board is meeting to consider one new business item: a variance request by R. Hetrick to place an accessory structure in a flood zone at 722 Dutchman Run Rd., Clarendon, PA, in Mead Township. The agenda includes roll call, new business, old business, other business, and adjournment; no other substantive items are listed.

• Variance request: R. Hetrick – accessory structure in flood zone – 722 Dutchman Run Rd., Clarendon, PA, Mead Township – Tax Parcel ID # WN-008-662840

The Board approved a variance request for Roy Hetrick to construct an accessory structure exceeding 200 square feet in a FEMA-defined flood zone. The property is located at 722 Dutchman Run Rd. in Mead Township.

• Approved variance for accessory structure at 722 Dutchman Run Rd. (Unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda and several agreements. They will also discuss a natural gas energy contract under old business and vote on new business items such as a repository tax bid, an agreement with Zito for a network line, and various intergovernmental and grant agreements.

• Natural Gas Energy Contract (old business)
• Repository Tax Bid(s)
• Agreement with Zito for network line to MDJ Bauer new location
• Medical Assistance Transportation Grant Agreement (TAWC) for 072023 through 062024
• Maximus Cost Allocation Plan for FY 122021

The Board approved an agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Corrections for technical assistance and safety recommendations for the Warren County Prison. Other actions included approving tax bids, a fiber internet contract, and various grant and data agreements.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with PA Dept. of Corrections for prison safety and security training (unanimous)
• Approved two repository tax bids for parcels WN-834-197200-000 ($250.00) and WN-487-393000-014 ($889.50) (unanimous)
• Approved Zito Business agreement for fiber at MDJ Laura Bauer’s office for $225.00 per month (unanimous)
• Approved Medical Assistance Transportation Grant Agreement for July 1, 2023 through June 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Maximus Cost Allocation Plan for FY 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved CYS Data Sharing Agreement and Needs Based Narrative for October 2023 through September 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved June 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board will meet to approve several personnel actions, including creating a full-time Single Point position, a non-union DHS salary increase, a raise for Mary Allen after certification, a new Assessment Deputy Director position, and an emergency appointment of a County Detective. The meeting will also approve the minutes from June 14, 2023.

• Approve Single Point full time position
• Approve non-union DHS salary increase
• Approve increase for Mary Allen after receiving certification
• Approve Assessment Deputy Director Position
• Approve Emergency Appointment of County Detective

The Board approved the creation of a full-time Single Point position, a temporary County Detective position, and a Deputy Chief Assessor. Non-union employees at DHS received a 3% salary increase. A requested wage increase for a Veteran's Affairs employee was deferred pending a union MOU.

• Created full-time Single Point position at $15.25 per hour with benefits (Unanimous)
• Created temporary County Detective position at $30.00 per hour without benefits (Unanimous)
• Created non-union Deputy Chief Assessor position at $46,000.00 per year (Unanimous)
• Approved 3% salary increase for DHS non-union employees (Unanimous)
• Denied immediate wage increase for Mary Allen pending union MOU

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will review the final draft of the county's Comprehensive Plan and make a recommendation to the County Commissioners. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, reports from planning staff, and a list of subdivisions approved since the last meeting.

• Review final draft of Comprehensive Plan and make recommendation to County Commissioners
• Subdivisions approved since last meeting: Beard (Glade), Cataldo Properties (Conewango), Childrens Home of Bradford PA (Conewango), Enos (Farmington), Breon (Eldred), O'Neill/Bimber/Lyle (Conewango)

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the County Commissioners adopt the Final Draft of the Comprehensive Plan by Resolution, contingent on specific changes discussed during the meeting. The commission also reviewed recently approved subdivisions and received a report on a potential micro-distillery ordinance.

• Approved June 6, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Comprehensive Plan by County Commissioners (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to vote on several items, including allocating ARPA funds for a broadband project, approving contracts for tax assessment and school resource officers, and selling or trading county properties. They will also consider additional funding for the Transit Authority and a natural gas energy contract. Public comment is scheduled.

• Resolution #3249: Allocation of ARPA funds for a broadband project grant
• Agreement of Sale to EOC for 11 and 13 Madison Ave.
• Approve agreement with Woolpert Inc. d/b/a Data Cloud Solutions (Tax Assessment)
• Approve additional county match funds to the Transit Authority
• Ratify the Agreement with the School Resource Officer Addendum

Commissioners approved a $1.1 million allocation of American Rescue Plan Act funds to serve as a match for broadband project grants. The board also approved a tax assessment software agreement and a property sale to the EOC.

• Approved Resolution #3249 allocating $1.1M in ARPA funds for broadband project match (Unanimous)
• Approved $21,720 agreement with Woolpert Inc. for tax assessment software (Unanimous)
• Approved $750 local match for the Transit Authority (Unanimous)
• Appointed David Dymond to the Transit Authority Board through June 30, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement of sale to EOC for 11 and 13 Madison Ave (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU with EOC for Whole Home Repair Program applicant reviews (Unanimous)
• Ratified 2019 Addendum to the School Resource Officer agreement (Unanimous)
• Tabled Natural Gas Energy Contract until further notice (Unanimous)

Election Board

The Warren County Election Board is meeting to approve minutes from the March 23, 2023 meeting and to decide on relocating the Warren Central polling location. The agenda contains only these two action items, with no other substantive discussion listed.

• Approve minutes from March 23, 2023 meeting
• Approve relocation of Warren Central polling location

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to discuss the relocation of the Warren Central polling location. The meeting includes a call to order, the public hearing, a public comment period, and adjournment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on relocation of Warren Central polling location

The Commissioners held a public hearing to discuss moving the Warren Central polling location to the Salvation Army building. The Director of Elections cited safety concerns and available space as the primary reasons for the move.

• Held public hearing regarding relocation of Warren Central polling location

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board is meeting to review routine reports and discuss agency operations. Key items include recent staffing changes, contract finalization, creating a space for children at the office, and plans to recruit foster homes.

• Hired Gina Cappello for clerical position (started 6/19/23)
• Hired caseworkers Chris Guiffre, Louie DeCristoforo, Paige Foringer
• Resignation of Natalie Mangusing (last day 6/20/23)
• Nichole Venezia to fill vacancy left by Jen Brown on 7/3/23
• Discussion on creating a 'trauma' room using caseworker visitation grant funds

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The board approved fiscal reports, various service contracts, and a contract with HMA for a Strategic Planning Initiative. Members discussed the potential for regional collaboration on a residential step-down house for individuals leaving jail.

• Approved governing board minutes from April 18, 2023
• Approved service contracts, including FY renewals for El, ID, MH, and D&A
• Approved fiscal reports
• Approved contract with HMA for Strategic Planning Initiative
• Approved $2,689 purchase for a surface bundle, docking station, and Microsoft licensing

LICC

The Forest-Warren Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) met via Zoom on June 20, 2023. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural items, including the review of minutes, old and new business, and program updates. No specific ordinances, contracts, or policy decisions were detailed in the provided text.

• Mandie Englert presented on HEROES
• Review and approval of previous minutes
• General program updates

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee meeting scheduled for June 15, 2023, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to approve the minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting and to consider a new item: approving a full-time position for Single Point. The meeting will open with the pledge and a moment of silence, and an executive session is needed.

• Approve Single Point full time position
• Minutes approval for May 10, 2023 meeting

The Salary Board approved the minutes from the May 10, 2023 meeting. The board tabled a proposal to add a full-time position at Single Point until the July meeting to allow for budget review and union consultation.

• Approved May 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled adding a full-time position at Single Point (unanimous)

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to discuss submissions for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The meeting includes a call to order, the public hearing, public comment, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on CDBG program submissions
• Public comment period

The county announced an estimated $238,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the FY 2023 program. No projects are currently earmarked for these funds, and the county is seeking project submissions from municipalities.

• Announced estimated $238,000.00 available for FY 2023 CDBG program

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners approved a radio tower lease with United Refining and a notice to proceed for a storm water improvement project. The board also reappointed James Decker to the NW Workforce Development Board.

• Approved Radio Tower Lease Agreement with United Refining (unanimous)
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Klinginsmith Enterprises for Clarendon Center St. Storm Water Improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of James Decker to the NW Workforce Development Board (unanimous)
• Approved May 24, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will hear a comprehensive plan update from consultant Brandi Rosselli of Mackin Engineers and review the City of Warren's Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance. The commission will also approve minutes from April 4, 2023, and receive reports from the planning director and zoning officer. A list of subdivisions approved since the last meeting will be noted.

• Comprehensive Plan Update presentation by Brandi Rosselli, Mackin Engineers
• Review and comment on City of Warren Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from April 4, 2023
• List of 20 subdivisions approved since last meeting, including Swatt, Byler, Creekside Golf Course, Sanmar Woodlands, and others

The Commission recommended that the City of Warren adopt an amendment to its Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance. A proposed short-term rental ordinance was tabled, and the Commission reviewed a draft of the County Comprehensive Plan.

• Approved April 4, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City of Warren adopt Wireless Communication Facilities Ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled short-term rental draft ordinance until January 2024 (unanimous)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from April and May, receive the treasurer's report and statistics, and hear updates on alcohol/drug, mental health, developmental disabilities, managed care, and the Human Services Plan. A guest speaker will present on the MST-Psych program. The meeting is largely routine with voting on minutes and adjournment.

• Approval of April 4, 2023 and May 2, 2023 minutes (motion required)
• Treasurer report
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, and Human Services Plan
• Guest speaker Lukas Carothers, MHY Family Services, on MST-Psych program

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business, including approving a consent agenda with minutes and finance reports. Under new business, they will vote on several agreements, including a lease with Pezzimenti's LLC, a contract with Families United Network for Children and Youth Services, additional county match funds for the Transit Authority, and a hazardous response team agreement with McCutcheon Enterprises. They will also consider a resolution authorizing the conveyance of real property and other service agreements.

• Approve lease agreement with Pezzimenti's LLC
• Approve additional county match funds to the Transit Authority
• Resolution #3248 Authorizing Conveyance of Real Property
• Approve Agreement with McCutcheon Enterprises as Hazardous Response Team
• CYS agreement with Families United Network

The commissioners approved the conveyance of three properties to non-profit agencies for $1.00 each. They also authorized a new office lease for Judge Bauer and renewed agreements for hazardous response and coroner services. A request for additional Transit Authority funding was tabled.

• Approved 10-year lease with Holpez Holdings LLC for Judge Bauer’s office at $2,500/month (Unanimous)
• Approved CYS agreement with Families United Network (Unanimous)
• Tabled additional $750 match funds for Transit Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal agreement with McCutcheon Enterprises as Hazardous Response Team (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal agreement with Lyell Cook, Erie Coroner, for $5,000 retainer fee (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3248 to convey 11 and 13 Madison Ave. to EOC and 14 Laurel St. to City RDA for $1.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved adding applicant tracking and employee onboarding modules to ECCA payroll services (Unanimous)
• Approved liability insurance renewal agreement with PCORP (Unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee meeting scheduled for May 18, 2023, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to no agenda items

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority is meeting to handle routine business: approving prior minutes, reviewing the finance report, and discussing old business items. The board will consider two Sheffield Township properties declared blighted and review a property for judicial sale. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-354-925800), declared blighted 10/20/22
• 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-327-718400), declared blighted 10/21/21
• Review of judicial sale property: 172 Keystone Ave., Sheffield

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority is meeting to consider four properties declared blighted by the county's Blighted Property Review Committee. Two are new business items and two are unfinished business from prior meetings. The authority will decide on next steps for each property.

• 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp., Parcel #WN-281-3174, declared blighted 2/16/23
• 209 W. Main St., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-355-924900, declared blighted 2/16/23
• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, Pleasant Twp., Parcel #YV-932-9463, declared blighted 2-18-21
• 17 Hall St., Sheffield Twp., Parcel #SH-356-757400, declared blighted 9-15-22

Retirement Board

The Board approved the minutes from the February 8, 2023 meeting. Members received a portfolio review showing a plan balance of $38,056,378.00 as of March 31, 2023.

• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Commissioners held a public hearing regarding a request to rezone 34 E. Main St. from R1 to R2 to allow the property to be converted into a duplex. The Planning Commission and Township Supervisors provided recommendations or support for the change. The minutes do not record a final vote or decision.

• Held public hearing for rezoning of 34 E. Main St., Columbus from R1 to R2

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to vote on a consent agenda and multiple new business items, including a rezoning ordinance, several contracts, and a union contract ratification. The meeting includes public comment and announcements of executive sessions.

• Ordinance 262 rezoning an area in Columbus Township from R1 to R2
• Award and agreement with Klinginsmith for the Center St. Stormwater project in Clarendon
• Agreement with the Army Corp of Engineers for Dam Patrols
• Ratify the 2021-2025 AFSCME Union Contract
• Resolution #3247 Tax Claim Fee Schedule

The Board of Commissioners approved several service agreements, including a broadband consulting contract with CTC Technology and a stormwater project award. They also authorized a 90-day trial to provide veteran services to Forest County and ratified the 2022-2025 AFSCME union contract.

• Approved agreement with CTC Technology for broadband consulting (unanimous)
• Awarded CDBG Center St. Stormwater project to Klinginsmith for $121,810.00 (unanimous)
• Approved 90-day agreement to provide veteran services to Forest County (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 34 E Main St., Columbus from R1 to R2 (unanimous)
• Ratified 2022-2025 AFSCME bargaining contract (unanimous)
• Approved Army Corp of Engineers agreement for Dam Patrols for up to $26,881.46 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Three + One for checking account analysis (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Warren County School District for School Resource Officers (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Board approved the creation of four permanent positions in Human Services and one temporary part-time position in the Register and Recorder's office. The Board also approved a formal position analysis of all county departments.

• Approved position analysis of all department employees (unanimous)
• Approved temporary part-time, non-union position in Register and Recorder's office at $13.75/hour through Dec 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Intellectual Disabilities Social Service Aide 2 at $15.22/hour with benefits (unanimous)
• Approved Intellectual Disabilities Social Service Aide 3 at $16.26/hour with benefits (unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Department Mental Health Clerk Typist 2 at $13.79/hour with benefits (unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Department Mental Health Clerk Typist 3 at $15.22/hour with benefits (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 12, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Warren County Prison Board is meeting to handle routine business, including public comments, approval of the February 21, 2023 minutes, and a finance report. They will also discuss old and new business, receive the warden's report, and consider capital items such as a med pass, control room/door controls, and bodycams. The meeting includes an executive session and sets the next meeting for June 27, 2023.

• PIMCC review
• Approval of February 21, 2023 minutes
• Capital items: med pass, control room/door controls, bodycams
• Warden's report
• Next meeting June 27, 2023

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 2, 2023, has been cancelled because there were no agenda items to consider. The meeting was to be held at the Warren County Courthouse in the Commissioners' Conference Room. No decisions or discussions will take place.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• No items to be discussed or decided

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board is meeting to approve the April 4, 2023 minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and review statistics. Updates will be given on alcohol and drug services, mental health, developmental disabilities/early intervention, managed care, and the Human Services Plan. The board will also hear a guest speaker from the Be Well Collaborative at the YMCA and address consumer or family concerns. Voting items include approval of the minutes and adjournment.

• Approval of April 4, 2023 minutes (motion required)
• Treasurer report
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, and Human Services Plan
• Guest speaker: Erin Wallace, Be Well Collaborative, YMCA
• Adjournment (motion required)

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board lacked a quorum, so the April minutes could not be approved. Members received updates on a Life Unites Us training grant, a Recovery Hub grant, a new MST Psych partnership, a new EI Supports Coordinator, and two new Community Living waivers. No formal decisions were made.

• April 2023 minutes not approved due to lack of quorum

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to consider routine items and two new business items: approval of the Community Risk Reduction Plan and awarding a contract for a broadband consultant. The agenda also includes consent items such as minutes, finance report, and proclamations.

• Approval of the Community Risk Reduction Plan
• Award of the Broadband Consultant contract
• Proclamations for Corrections Officers Employee Week, Mental Health Awareness Month, National Foster Care Month

The Board tentatively approved CTC Technology for broadband consulting pending a solicitor's review of the agreement. The Commissioners also approved the Community Risk Reduction Plan and the April 12 meeting minutes.

• Approved Community Risk Reduction Plan (unanimous)
• Tentatively approved CTC Technology for broadband consulting (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board is meeting to review routine reports and discuss agency operations. Key items include staffing updates, progress on becoming trauma-aware, and compliance with a child support enforcement policy. The board will also discuss applying for a Family Engagement Initiative and new onboarding materials.

• 1 clerical position posted until 4/27/23
• 3 ongoing caseworker positions to be posted 4/24/23
• Natalie Mangusing and Autumn Blose started 3/13/23; Kyle Corbin resigned effective 3/31/23
• Discussion on compliance with Bulletin #3170-22-01 Child Support Enforcement
• Discussion on applying to become a Family Engagement Initiative county

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority will meet to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss old business, including two properties declared blighted and the review of Land Bank forms and a judicial sale property. The meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Conference Room.

• 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-354-925800) – declared blighted 10/20/22
• 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-327-718400) – declared blighted 10/21/21
• Review of Land Bank forms
• Review of judicial sale property: 172 Keystone Ave., Sheffield and 27 High St., Clarendon

The Authority amended its property purchase applications to set the minimum purchase price for single non-adjacent lots at $250. The board also approved the finance report and tabled two property reviews in Sheffield Township.

• Approved March 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved finance report showing balance of $12,361.30 minus $1,300 for insurance (unanimous)
• Tabled 63 Second Mill St. until January 2024 (unanimous)
• Tabled 146 Saybrook Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved amending Land Bank forms to set minimum purchase price at $250 (unanimous)

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest-Warren Human Services Governing Board will meet to approve minutes from February 21, 2023, and review fiscal reports and policies. They will also discuss contracts, new positions, fentanyl test strips, and an advisory board letter. Public comment is scheduled, and the next meeting is set for June 20, 2023, in Forest County.

• Approval of February 21, 2023 minutes
• Fiscal reports and policies review
• Contracts discussion
• New positions and fentanyl test strips updates
• Advisory board letter

The Governing Board approved the February 21, 2023 minutes, current financial reports, and several contract renewals and amendments. Members discussed the creation of two new staff positions and the distribution of fentanyl test strips as harm reduction tools.

• Approved governing board minutes from February 21, 2023
• Approved financial reports
• Approved contract amendments for Early Intervention and one administrative contract
• Approved Drug and Alcohol contract renewal
• Approved administrative contract renewals for 2023-2024 fiscal year
• Approved new Drug and Alcohol contract with Huntington Creek Recovery Center

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority will consider removing a Columbus Township property from its blighted list and discuss several other blighted properties in Pleasant and Sheffield Townships. The agenda includes one new business item and four unfinished business items, all related to properties previously declared blighted by the Blighted Property Review Committee.

• 16 E. Main St, Columbus Township (Parcel #CY-371-517700) – removal from RDA list
• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, PA, Pleasant Township (Parcel #YV-932-9463)
• 320 Church St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-367-258200)
• 17 Hall St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-356-757400)
• 209 Second St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH356-473900)

The Authority approved the removal of three properties from its agenda due to demolition or clerical errors. One property was tabled until June, and another was confirmed for the Upset Tax Sale list.

• Approved March 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Reverted decision to remove 16 E. Main St., Columbus Township from RDA (unanimous)
• Removed 320 Church St., Sheffield Township from agenda following demolition (unanimous)
• Tabled 17 Hall St., Sheffield Township until June (unanimous)
• Removed 209 Second St., Sheffield Township from agenda due to incorrect address (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to consider creating 2-3 intern positions for 2023 and an IT Help Desk position. The board will also approve minutes from the March 8 meeting and may hold an executive session.

• Create 2-3 intern positions for 2023
• IT Help Desk position

The Salary Board approved the creation of three annual intern positions and the hiring of an Information Technology Administrator. The board also approved the minutes from the March 08, 2023 meeting.

• Approved creation of 3 annual intern positions at $10.00 per hour for 600 hours per year (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring of non-union Information Technology Administrator at a salary of $70,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved March 08, 2023 meeting minutes

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding their regular public meeting. The agenda includes routine consent items (minutes, finance and HR reports, proclamations) plus several new business items, notably a resolution to convey excess property, adoption of GMS standard operating procedures, a notice to award professional engineering services for the Center Street Reconstruction Project in Clarendon, and an agreement with the Allegheny National Forest for patrols.

• Resolution #3245 authorizing conveyance of excess personal property & equipment
• Resolution #3246 adopting GMS SOP(s)
• Notice to award professional engineering services for Center St. Reconstruction Project (Clarendon)
• Memorandum of understanding with AFSCME
• Agreement with Allegheny National Forest for patrols

The Board of Commissioners approved an engineering contract for road work in Clarendon Borough and authorized the sale of excess equipment. They also adopted a workplace harassment SOP and approved several tax repository bids.

• Awarded Center St. reconstruction engineering services to AC Engineering for $14,696.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3245 to convey excess personal property and equipment for $1.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3246 adopting a Workplace Harassment SOP (Unanimous)
• Approved three repository tax bids totaling $1,284.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU with AFSCME to remove the Lead Dispatcher position (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Allegheny National Forest for Sheriff Department patrols not to exceed $5,750.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board approved a request for a special exception to allow Drayer Physical Therapy Partners, LLC to operate a medical office. The property is located at 40 Hatch Run Rd. in a "B" Business-Zoned District.

• Approved special exception for Drayer Physical Therapy Partners, LLC medical office (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for a duplex conversion, review a proposed short-term rental ordinance, and discuss a zoning change to reduce setbacks. The agenda also includes the annual report, subdivision reviews, and updates on blighted properties.

• Rezoning request for Brian & Stacy Bills at 34 E. Main St., Columbus, PA, from R1 to R2 for a duplex conversion
• Review of Short-term Rental Draft Ordinance
• Zoning change request by Commissioner Jeff Eggleston to reduce front and rear yard setbacks to 10 feet
• Review of Jennings/Loranger Subdivision in City of Warren
• Blighted property reviews: 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp. and 209 West Main St., Sheffield Twp.

The Commission recommended a rezoning request for a duplex conversion in Columbus and the approval of a subdivision in the City of Warren. Two blighted properties were forwarded to the Redevelopment Authority. A task force was created to review a draft short-term rental ordinance.

• Recommended rezoning 34 E. Main St., Columbus from R1 to R2 for duplex conversion (Approved, 1 abstention)
• Recommended approval of Jennings/Loranger Subdivision in City of Warren (Approved)
• Forwarded 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Township to Redevelopment Authority (Approved)
• Forwarded 209 West Main St., Sheffield Township to Redevelopment Authority (Approved)
• Approved February 7, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Appointed task force to review Short-term Rental Draft Ordinance

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 7, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on grant applications, staffing vacancies, and upcoming community events. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Election Board

The Warren County Election Board is meeting to approve minutes from the November 9, 2022 meeting and to adopt Resolution #3244, which establishes standard operating policies and procedures for casting lots. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approve minutes from November 9, 2022 meeting
• Adopt Resolution #3244 (GMS Standard Operating Policies & Procedures)
• EVR-SOP-008 Rev 1.0 Casting of Lots

The Board approved Resolution #3244 regarding standard operating policies and procedures for the casting of the lot. The Board also approved the minutes from November 9, 2022. The Director of Elections noted that ballot building begins March 24, 2023.

• Approved minutes from November 9, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3244 for EVR-SOP-008 Rev 1.0 Casting of the Lot (Unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding their regular public meeting. The agenda includes routine approvals such as the consent agenda, minutes, and finance report, as well as new business items including contracts for Children & Youth services, an exit letter for Avenue Enterprises, a match for the Transit Authority, and tax appeals for the GG Green Estate. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of 2023-2024 Children & Youth Contracted Providers
• Approval of Avenue Enterprises exit letter
• Approval of Match for the Transit Authority
• Approval of GG Green Estate Tax Appeals
• Proclamations for National County Government Month, National Telecommunicator Week, Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The Board approved the early termination of an agreement with Avenu Enterprises due to performance deficits. They also authorized a $61,086.00 match for the Transit Authority and accepted tax appeal settlements for the GG Green Estate.

• Approved consent agenda including March 8, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023/2024 Children & Youth contracted providers list (unanimous)
• Approved sending exit letter to Avenu Enterprises for early termination (unanimous)
• Approved $61,086.00 match for Transit Authority (2-0, one abstention)
• Approved tax appeal settlements for GG Green Estate properties at Pine Street and 1235 Tonawanda Ave (unanimous)

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes from the previous meeting. Under new business, the board will consider two properties declared blighted, review land bank forms, and discuss judicial sale properties. The agenda is largely procedural, with specific property actions pending discussion.

• 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-354-925800), declared blighted 10/20/22
• 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-327-718400), declared blighted 10/21/21
• Review of Land Bank forms
• Judicial sale properties: 172 Keystone Ave., Sheffield and 27 High St., Clarendon

The Authority approved the February 21, 2023 meeting minutes. All other new business items, including the acquisition of two blighted properties and the review of Land Bank forms, were tabled.

• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled acquisition of 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township (unanimous)
• Tabled acquisition of 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Township (unanimous)
• Tabled review of Land Bank forms until April meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes and reviewing properties declared blighted. One property was removed from the authority's list, and four others remain under unfinished business for continued action.

• 16 E. Main St, Columbus Township (Parcel #CY-371-517700) removed from RDA list after being declared blighted 1-20-22
• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, Pleasant Township (Parcel #YV-932-9463) under unfinished business, declared blighted 2-18-21
• 320 Church St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-367-258200) under unfinished business, declared blighted 7-21-22
• 17 Hall St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-356-757400) under unfinished business, declared blighted 9-15-22
• 209 Second St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH356-473900) under unfinished business, declared blighted 10-20-22

The Authority approved the February 21, 2023 minutes and removed one incorrect property address from its agenda. Three blighted property cases were tabled for further review or communication with owners and townships.

• Approved February 21, 2023 Minutes (Unanimous)
• Tabled 16 E. Main St., Columbus Township (Unanimous)
• Tabled 1465 Route 62, Pleasant Township (Unanimous)
• Tabled 17 Hall St., Sheffield Township (Unanimous)
• Removed 209 Second St., Sheffield Township from agenda (Unanimous)

LICC

The Forest-Warren Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) is holding its regular monthly meeting via Zoom. The agenda is procedural, covering welcome, minutes approval, old and new business, and program updates, with no specific action items listed.

• Meeting held via Zoom on March 21, 2023, 10-12pm
• Review and approval of minutes
• Old business and new business items
• Program updates
• Next meeting scheduled for June 20, 2023

The council approved the previous meeting minutes. Members shared referral data for the Infant/Toddler Program and announced upcoming resources for Medicaid extensions and mobile dental services.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to approve prior minutes and appoint members to the 2023 Sick Bank. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of December 14, 2022 meeting minutes
• Appointment of 2023 Sick Bank Members

The Salary Board approved the appointment of six members and two alternates to the sick bank for a three-year term. The board also approved the minutes from the December 14, 2022 meeting.

• Approved sick bank members Beth MacPherson, Laurie Burdick, Lenore Glotz, Marcy Jurkowski, Linda Confer, and alternates Aaron Uber and Chris Greene for a three-year term (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 14, 2022 meeting

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Board approved a contract for the courthouse Phase II rehabilitation project and settled a tax appeal with Northwest Bank. They also authorized agreements for inmate medical care and Children & Youth contractors. Additionally, two Prothonotary escrow accounts will be moved to Erie Bank to avoid fees.

• Approved agreement with Larson, Karle Architects for $68,700.00 (unanimous)
• Approved tax appeal settlement with Northwest Bank for properties at 100 Liberty St., Second Ave., and 400 Jackson Run Road (unanimous)
• Approved agreements with Crossroads Group Homes and Services, The Academy Schools, and Family Preservation Services (unanimous)
• Approved inmate medical care agreement with Lonnie Heeter and Dr. Horner (unanimous)
• Approved moving two Prothonotary escrow accounts from PNC Bank to Erie Bank (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including February 22, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 7, 2023, has been cancelled because there were no agenda items to consider. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions taking place.

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The board approved the minutes from the February 7, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on grant applications, staffing changes, and a planned strategic planning project for human services.

• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Board of Commissioners approved a $84,000 Homeland Security grant and an agreement to store hazmat trailers along the Route 6 corridor. They also closed out a community conservation project and approved a lease for Vision staff office space.

• Approved Resolution #3243 to close out Community Conservation Partnerships (unanimous)
• Approved Homeland Security Hazard Mitigation Grant Agreement for $84,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $1.00 agreement with municipalities to store hazmat trailers along Route 6 corridor (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Warren County Development Association for Vision staff office space with term changes (unanimous)
• Approved Risk Assessment and Monitoring Procedures for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority will meet to consider approval of public officials and liability insurance and to review a list of properties declared blighted by the Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC). New business includes six properties, and unfinished business covers seven previously discussed blighted properties. The meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in the Commissioners' Conference Room.

• Approval of Public Officials & Liability Insurance
• 200 Horton Ave., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-359-633200) - blighted 5/9/2022
• 209 Second St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH356-473900) - blighted 10/20/22
• 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-354-925800) - blighted 10/20/22
• 336 Horton Ave., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-367-22530) - blighted 8/18/22

The Authority approved Public Officials & Liability Insurance and updated the status of several blighted properties. Two properties were moved to the Landbank, while five were removed from the agenda and three were tabled.

• Approved Public Officials & Liability Insurance (unanimous)
• Moved 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township to Landbank (unanimous)
• Moved 146 Saybrook Road, Sheffield Township to Landbank (unanimous)
• Removed 200 Horton Ave., 336 Horton Ave., 16 E. Main St., 58 Bush Lane, and 34 E. Main St. from agenda (unanimous)
• Removed 14 West Main St., Sheffield Township from agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled 209 Second St., Sheffield Township (unanimous)
• Tabled 320 Church St., Sheffield Township until June (unanimous)
• Tabled 17 Hall St., Sheffield Township (unanimous)

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The board approved the agency's financial reports and several contract amendments and new agreements for mental health and early intervention services. Members also authorized a letter of intent for a recovery-focused economic development grant.

• Approved governing board minutes from December 20, 2022
• Approved financial reports
• Approved one mental health contract amendment for The Achievement Center
• Approved four Early Intervention contract amendments
• Approved two new mental health contracts for guardianship and representative payee services
• Approved appointment of Diane Weckerly and Judy McDade to the Advisory Board
• Approved moving forward with a letter of intent for the ARC INSPIRE grant

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of the December 20, 2022 minutes, a finance report, old and new business, and the warden's report. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting appears to be routine procedural business.

• Approval of minutes from December 20, 2022
• Finance report
• Warden's report
• Next meeting scheduled for April 25, 2023

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority is meeting to handle routine administrative business. They will approve minutes from the January meeting, consider approving directors and liability insurance, and review land bank forms. No property transactions or major decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Approve Directors & Liability Insurance
• Review Land Bank forms to be used
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2023 meeting

The Land Bank Authority approved its directors and liability insurance. The board tabled the review of land bank forms until the next meeting to allow members more time for review.

• Approved January 17, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Directors & Liability Insurance (unanimous)
• Tabled review of Land Bank forms until next month (unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will hold a routine meeting to review three properties for potential inclusion in a blighted property program. The agenda also includes approval of prior minutes and reorganization/election of officers. No decisions are guaranteed; the committee may discuss or act on the listed properties.

• 89 Cottage Ave., Sheffield Twp. (Parcel #SH-359-197600), owned by Richard and Jennifer Albaugh
• 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp. (Parcel #WN-281-317400), owned by Lana Cunningham
• 209 West Main St., Sheffield Twp. (Parcel #SH-355-924900), owned by Louis Decicco
• Reorganization/election of officers
• Approval of December 15, 2022 minutes

The committee reviewed three properties, removing one from the agenda and forwarding two others to the Planning Commission. The committee also voted to retain its current officers for 2023.

• Approved December 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Retained current officers for 2023 (unanimous)
• Removed 89 Cottage Ave., Sheffield Twp. from agenda (unanimous)
• Forwarded 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp. to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Forwarded 209 West Main St., Sheffield Twp. to Planning Commission (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda, making appointments, and adopting several resolutions. They will vote on a new standard operating procedures policy, a vehicle maintenance policy, and a mental health evaluation policy for law enforcement. They will also approve vehicle bids from an online auction and set 2023 liquid fuels allocations.

• Resolution #3241 adopting GMS Standard Operating Procedures
• Vehicle Maintenance Policy
• Mental Health Evaluations for Law Enforcement Officers (ACT 59)
• Approve vehicle bids from online auction
• Resolution #3242 Liquid Fuels 2023 Allocations

The Board of Commissioners approved several administrative items, including the sale of two vehicles via online auction and the allocation of liquid fuels funding. They also adopted new standard operating procedures for vehicle maintenance and law enforcement mental health checks.

• Approved appointments to Conservation District Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3241 adopting Vehicle Maintenance and Act 59(2002) Compliance Check SOPs (unanimous)
• Approved two repository tax bids of $250.00 each from Justin and Emily Bauer (unanimous)
• Approved online auction bids for 2013 Ford Explorer ($4,050.00) and 2014 Ford Explorer ($4,650.00) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3242 for 2023 Liquid Fuels Allocation of $131,867.00 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including January 25, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Warren County Retirement Board is meeting to approve the minutes from November 9, 2022, and to approve a Statement of Investment Policy. A presentation by Northwest Services is also scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific financial figures or decisions detailed.

• Approval of November 9, 2022 minutes
• Approve Statement of Investment Policy
• Presentation by Northwest Services

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board is meeting to approve past meeting minutes, receive updates on alcohol/drug, mental health, and developmental disability services, and vote on board member term renewals, a vacancy, and 2023 officers. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy or funding decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 4, November 1, December 6, 2022, and January 3, 2023
• Treasurer report and statistics review
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, managed care, and Human Services Plan
• Nominating committee: term renewal, board vacancy, and 2023 officers
• Consumer/family concerns and guest speaker (TBD)

The board approved the appointment of Diane Weckerly as a new member and reappointed Judy McDaid for another term. The board also elected the 2023 officers and approved meeting minutes from October 2022 through January 2023.

• Approved minutes from Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6, 2022, and Jan 3, 2023
• Approved another term for Judy McDaid
• Approved Diane Weckerly as a new Board member
• Approved 2023 Officers: Commissioner Eggleston (Chair), Danell Sowers (Vice Chair), Amanda Hetrick (Secretary)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting, including reorganization and election of officers, and a training session on zoning hearings and special exceptions. The commission will also review four properties previously declared blighted by the Blighted Property Review Committee, and note subdivisions approved since the last meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.

• Review of blighted property #81 at 336 Horton Ave., Sheffield Twp., owned by James Winschel
• Review of blighted property #83 at 63 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Twp., owned by Fairhill North 2
• Review of blighted property #84 at 209 Second St., Sheffield Twp., owned by James Martin Richwalsky
• Review of blighted property #75 at 16 E. Main St., Columbus Twp., owned by Larry Barker
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2022, and election of officers

The Commission voted to move four properties in Sheffield and Columbus Townships to the RDA for blight clearance. The board also recommended approval for a residential subdivision on Conewango Avenue and re-elected its officers.

• Retained Paul Pascuzzi as Chair, Jeffrey Zariczny as Vice-Chair, and Jake Pangborn as 2nd Vice-Chair (Unanimous)
• Moved 336 Horton Ave., Sheffield Twp. to the RDA (Unanimous)
• Moved 63 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Twp. to the RDA (Unanimous)
• Moved 209 Second St., Sheffield Twp. to the RDA (Unanimous)
• Moved 16 E. Main St., Columbus Twp. to the RDA (Unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Thomas Pellegrino subdivision on Conewango Avenue to Warren City Council (Unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business and several new items. They will vote on the certification of funds for 2023, an agreement with the school district for recycling events, and resolutions authorizing a whole-home repair program and fee schedule changes. The agenda also includes contracts for radio maintenance, a commodity flow study, and reassessment software.

• Approval of Certification of Funds for 2023
• Agreement with Warren County School District for 2023 Recycling Events
• Resolution #3238: EOC to apply for Whole-Home Repair Program
• Resolution #3239: Tax Claim Bureau Schedule of Fees
• Agreement with Vision Software for reassessment services

The commissioners approved a multi-year reassessment project with Vision Government Solutions. They also authorized funding for refugee language services and approved several administrative resolutions and board appointments.

• Approved $1.74M agreement with Vision Government Solutions for reassessment services (Unanimous)
• Approved $9,100 contribution to First Lutheran Church for English as Second Language services (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,588 certification of funds for 2023 Clean and Green program (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Warren County School District for 2023 recycling events (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 3238 authorizing EOC to administer Whole-Home Repair Program (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 3239 updating Tax Claim Bureau Schedule of Fees (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 3240 transferring $9,062.85 within 2018 CDBG budget (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jeffrey Lebesky to Redevelopment Authority and Michael Boyd to Land Bank Authority (Unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee's January 19, 2023 meeting is cancelled because there are no new agenda items. This is a procedural cancellation, with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of new agenda items

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority will elect officers for 2023 and review a list of properties previously declared blighted by the Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC). The agenda includes one new blighted property declaration and seven unfinished blight cases, with no other substantive business listed.

• Election of officers for 2023
• New blight declaration: 200 Horton Ave., Sheffield Township (Amy Bailey)
• Unfinished blight cases: 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute; 1465 Route 62, Pleasant Twp.; 34 E. Main St., Columbus Twp.; 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Twp.; 320 Church St., Sheffield Twp.; 14 West Main St., Sheffield Twp.; 17 Hall St., Sheffield Twp.
• All blight declarations made by BPRC between 2018 and 2022

The Authority acknowledged the resignation of Pamela Matve and voted to keep the current officers in their roles for 2023. The board reviewed two blighted properties in Sheffield Township, though no final disposition was reached on the second property.

• Acknowledged resignation of Pamela Matve (unanimous)
• Maintained current slate of officers for 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved December 20, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to remove 200 Horton Ave., Sheffield Township from next month's agenda (unanimous)

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank is meeting to handle routine organizational matters, including electing officers, approving bylaws and policies, and approving a solicitor agreement with Attorney Andrea Stapleford. No substantive projects or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Organization of officers
• Approve By-Laws
• Approve Policies and Procedures
• Approve agreement with Atty. Andrea Stapleford (Solicitor)

The Warren County Landbank established its leadership and approved its bylaws and operational policies. The board also appointed a solicitor to provide legal services.

• Appointed Phil Gilbert as Chair, Charles Barone as Vice-Chair, and Robert Hart as Secretary (unanimous)
• Appointed Joe Whipp as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Amended Bylaws to reflect the legal name 'Warren County Landbank' (unanimous)
• Approved Landbank Bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved Landbank Policies and Procedures (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Solicitor Andrea Stapleford at $135 per hour (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business and several financial items. They will consider approving the 2023 millage rates, a tax anticipation note, and a contract for property reassessment, along with other administrative matters.

• Approve Industrial Appraisal agreement
• Assign a company for reassessment
• Resolution #3236 Postponement of Delivery of Tax Duplicates
• Approve Millage Rates for 2023
• Resolution #3237 Tax Anticipation Note for 2023

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting to consider a special exception request from BAPA Jackson Run RE, LLC for a drive-in/thru restaurant in a B-Business zoned district. The property is located at 333 Jackson Run Rd, Warren, PA, in Conewango Township. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Special exception request by BAPA Jackson Run RE, LLC for a drive-in/thru restaurant at 333 Jackson Run Rd, Warren, PA (Tax Parcel ID # WN-545-529700)

The Board approved a special exception for BAPA Jackson Run RE, LLC to operate a drive-in/thru restaurant at 333 Jackson Run Rd. The approval is conditional upon the applicant obtaining a Highway Occupancy Permit from PennDOT.

• Maintained current slate of officers with David Miller as Chair and Ed Atwood as Vice-Chair (All in favor)
• Approved special exception for drive-in/thru restaurant at 333 Jackson Run Rd. conditional on PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit (3-1 abstention)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, hear updates on drug/alcohol, mental health, and developmental disability services, and act on board membership items including term renewals, a vacancy, and officer elections for 2023. The agenda is largely procedural with routine reports and updates.

• Approval of October 4, November 1, and December 6, 2022 minutes
• Treasurer report and statistics review
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, and Human Services Plan
• Nominating committee actions: term renewal, board vacancy, 2023 officers
• Discussion of board makeup and requirements

The board was unable to approve previous meeting minutes or vote on nominating committee items due to a lack of quorum. The session consisted of staff updates regarding mental health, drug and alcohol services, and developmental disabilities.

• Minutes from Oct 4, Nov 1, and Dec 6, 2022 not approved (no quorum)
• Nominating Committee items not voted on (no quorum)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 3, 2023, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to address. This is a procedural cancellation, with no decisions or discussions taking place.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items