Warren County public meetings in 2024

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will meet to discuss unfinished business, including a review of property #94 (277 Main St., Tidioute, owned by Nathaniel Weaver). No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Unfinished business: review of parcel #TD-276-171500 at 277 Main St., Tidioute (owner: Nathaniel Weaver) under item #94

The committee removed the 277 Main St., Tidioute property from its agenda after the owner's attorney said closing funding is available. The property remains without water and has nine unresolved issues, but the committee did not declare it blighted.

• Removed 277 Main St., Tidioute from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

At this December 18, 2024 public meeting, the Warren County Commissioners will consider new business items including adoption of the 2025 budget, resolutions to change tax claim fee rates and authorize a CDBG RFP for the Sheridan Street Project, appointments to planning and zoning boards, and several contracts for Children and Youth Services and other agreements. The consent agenda includes approval of November minutes, finance and HR reports, and proclamations for Christmas and National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

• Adopt the 2025 County Budget
• Resolution #3280: Tax Claim Fee Schedule Rate Changes
• Resolution #3281: Authorization of CDBG RFP for Sheridan St. Project
• Appointments to Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Boards
• CYS new contracts (New Life Adolescents, CSI Corporate Security) and 2025 fee schedule

The commissioners unanimously adopted the 2025 budget, which includes a 1.25 mil tax increase. They also approved several other items, including reappointments to the Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board, a grant agreement with PEMA, fee schedule changes, and new contracts for Children and Youth Services.

• Adopted 2025 budget with 1.25 mil tax increase (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jacob Pangborn and Gary Wareham to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Donald Saporito to Zoning Hearing Board (unanimous)
• Approved Statewide Interconnectivity Agreement with PEMA (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3280 for 2025 Tax Claim fee changes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3281 authorizing RFP for Sheridan St. sewer project (unanimous)
• Approved contracts with New Life Adolescents and CSI Corporate Security (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Bonded cleaning agreement reducing courthouse cleaning to 3 days/week (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board will meet to vote on appointing an Interim Finance Director, eliminating an Information Technician position at the high school, approving the 2025 personnel analysis roster, and setting 2025 non-union employee wages. These decisions directly affect county staffing and compensation for the coming year.

• Appointment of Interim Finance Director
• Elimination of Information Technician (High School) position
• Approval of 2025 personnel analysis roster
• Approval of 2025 Non-Union Employee Wages

The Warren County Salary Board appointed Jolean Ishman as Interim Director of Finance with a 3% wage increase, passed 3-1 with Treasurer Lisa Barr dissenting. The board also eliminated the Information Technician position at Human Services, approved the personnel roster, and approved a 3% wage increase for non-union personnel for 2025.

• Appointed Jolean Ishman as Interim Director of Finance with 3% increase (3-1)
• Eliminated Information Technician position at Human Services (unanimous)
• Approved personnel roster as of December 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved 3% wage increase for non-union personnel for 2025 (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on December 18, 2024, to consider a special exception application from David Lorenz for a daycare center in a B-Business zoned district at 10 Plumber Street, Conewango Township. No other items are on the agenda.

• Special exception application by David Lorenz to operate a daycare center in a B-Business district at 10 Plumber Street, Warren (Tax Parcel WN-545-732200).

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board unanimously approved a special exception request by David Lorenz to operate a daycare center at 10 Plumber Street in Conewango Township, which is zoned 'B' Business. The zoning officer confirmed the applicant met all special exception criteria, and there were no objectors. The motion carried with all members present voting in favor.

• Approved special exception for daycare center at 10 Plumber Street (unanimous)

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison will meet to review the PIMCC and Warden's reports for August through November. The board will also review a finance report and capital items.

• PIMCC review
• Warden's Report for August – September
• Warden's Report for October – November
• Review of capital items
• Approval of August 27 and October 22, 2024 meeting minutes

The board unanimously approved the minutes from August 27, 2024, and the warden's report covering August through November 2024. The warden's report highlighted an average daily population of 90-100 inmates, a successful jail inspection, and plans for a GED program in January. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from August 27, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved warden's report as presented (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve minutes from October, review the finance report, and continue discussion on three properties previously declared blighted by the Blighted Property Review Committee. The agenda includes unfinished business items for properties on Route 62, Jackson Avenue, and Grant Street. No final decisions are specified in the agenda.

• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, PA (Parcel #YV-932-9463) – declared blighted 2-18-21
• 2016 Jackson Ave., Warren, PA (Parcel #WN-583-2574) – declared blighted 8-17-23
• 59 Grant St., Tidioute, PA (Parcel #TD-271-825300) – declared blighted 11-16-23

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority met on December 17, 2024, and approved the November minutes. They tabled two blighted property items (1465 Route 62 and 59 Grant St.) for another month, and voted to check with Glade Township on whether 2016 Jackson Ave. can be removed from the agenda. No new business or general discussion occurred.

• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled 1465 Route 62 blighted property item (unanimous)
• Voted to check with Glade Township on removing 2016 Jackson Ave. from agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled 59 Grant St. blighted property item (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will decide the rates and benefits for several upcoming elected positions at this public meeting. The meeting will also include commissioner comments and adjournment.

• Set rates and benefits for Prothonotary, Coroner, Tax Collectors, Judge of Elections, and Inspector

The Warren County Commissioners set wages for elected officials on the 2025 ballot (Prothonotary, Coroner, Tax Collectors, Judge of Elections, Inspector of Elections) for the 2026-2029 term. They approved a 3% increase for 2026 and 2027, then 2% for 2028 and 2029, with benefits unchanged. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved 3% wage increases for elected officials for 2026 and 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved 2% wage increases for elected officials for 2028 and 2029 (unanimous)
• Benefits for elected officials unchanged; FT benefits follow union contract

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest-Warren Human Services Governing Board will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes from August, discuss contracts, and review fiscal reports including a delegation of signatory authority. No specific contract amounts or project details are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of August 20, 2024 governing board minutes
• Contracts (no details provided)
• Fiscal reports review
• Delegation of signatory authority

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority will consider four blighted properties for potential action, including parcels in Sheffield, Pine Grove, and Freehold Townships. It will also discuss how to address municipalities that do not want to cooperate with the land bank. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a finance report.

• 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
• Second St., Sheffield, Pa (parcel SH-356-572500) – declared blighted 12/21/2023
• 887 Route 958, Pittsfield, Pa, Freehold Twp (parcel YV-432-368600) – declared blighted 5/16/2024
• New business: how to address municipalities that do not want to cooperate

The Warren County Land Bank Authority approved a quiet title action for a blighted property at 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township, and voted to remove another property from its agenda unless Pine Grove Township attends the January meeting. It also directed staff to send letters about barn demolition and property cleanup for other blighted parcels. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved quiet title action on 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Twp. (unanimous)
• Voted to remove 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp. from January agenda unless township attends (unanimous)
• Directed staff to send letter to Mr. Korbar to demolish barn on Second St., Sheffield (unanimous)
• Directed staff to get updated photos and send cleanup list for 887 Route 958, Pittsfield (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with no changes (unanimous)

County Commissioners Work Session

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a work session to discuss new business, including opening bids for the Ceiling Restoration and Painting Project and receiving an update on the county reassessment. The agenda also includes a presentation by Venergy Group, public comment, and department updates. No final votes are expected at this working meeting.

• Presentation by Venergy Group during public comment
• Opening bids for the Ceiling Restoration and Painting Project
• Reassessment update
• Review of upcoming meeting on December 18, 2024
• Executive session

The commissioners heard a presentation from Venergy about building a new V.A. clinic on part of the Farm Colony, with Venergy as owner and the V.A. leasing. No decision was made, but the commissioners agreed to set up a meeting with the ball field group, which would need to be involved. The county also discussed receiving a single bid for the courtroom ceiling project, with staff to check if it can be accepted.

• Agreed to set up a meeting with ball field group re: V.A. clinic proposal
• Discussed accepting single emailed bid for courtroom ceiling project; staff to check with PHMC
• Noted zero bids received for courtroom ceiling project at bid opening

Planning Commission

The December 3, 2024 meeting of the Warren County Planning Commission has been cancelled due to a lack of new agenda items.

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet on December 3 to approve minutes from February through November 2024, consider nominations for new members including Sara Lyon and Heather Stover, and act on a treasurer's request to use $183.13 for an adolescent consumer. The board will also discuss a board restructure update and receive program updates from ATOD, mental health, developmental disabilities, and managed care.

• Approval of minutes from ten monthly meetings (February–November 2024)
• Nomination of Sara Lyon (Area Agency on Aging) and Heather Stover (Forest County School District) as new board members
• Treasurer's request to use $183.13 of funds for an adolescent consumer
• Changes to names on the board bank account
• Board restructure update

County Commissioners Public Meeting

Warren County Commissioners will meet to discuss the 2025 Tax Anticipation Note and a $30,000 request for the Bike Hike Trail Rehab Project. The body will also consider board appointments and a renewal agreement with Definiti. The county budget has been released for public review.

• Act 13 Request for Bike Hike Trail Rehab Project: $30,000.00
• Resolution #3279 Authorizing & Awarding the 2025 Tax Anticipation Note
• Appointment to the Redevelopment Authority Board
• Appointment to the Transit Authority Board
• Renewal agreement with Definiti

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will consider two properties in Tidioute Borough owned by Nathaniel Weaver: 277 Main St. and 5 Scott St. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and other business.

• Unfinished business: (#94) 277 Main St., Tidioute, Parcel #TD-276-171500 – Nathaniel Weaver
• Unfinished business: (#95) 5 Scott St., Tidioute, Parcel #TD-274-329870 – Nathaniel Weaver

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will meet to discuss a burn ban and a grant application for the Bike Hike Trail Rehab project. The body will also review repository tax bids and a partnership with Butler Community College.

• Resolution 3277: Application for LSA Grant for Bike Hike Trail Rehab project
• Resolution 3278: Burn Ban in Warren County
• Preferred Training Partnership application with Butler Community College
• Repository Tax Bid(s)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will consider approving the 2025 interest rate and a cost of living increase for retirees. They will also approve minutes from August and October 2024 and receive a presentation from Northwest Services.

• Approve 2025 interest rate
• Cost of living increase for 2025
• Approval of August 23 and October 23, 2024 minutes
• Presentation by Northwest Services

County Commissioners Work Session

The County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss new business and review upcoming meetings. The primary item on the agenda is the open bid for the 2025 Tax Anticipation note.

• Open bid for the 2025 Tax Anticipation note

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will vote on approving nine sets of minutes from February through October 2024. It will also consider a request to use $183.13 for an adolescent consumer and changes to names on the board's bank account. The board will receive updates on alcohol/tobacco/other drugs, mental health, developmental disabilities/early intervention, managed care, and human services strategic plan.

• Approval of minutes from February 6 through October 1, 2024 (9 sets)
• Request to use $183.13 of funds for an adolescent consumer
• Change to names on board bank account
• Nominating committee update
• Board restructure update

Planning Commission

The November 5, 2024 meeting of the Warren County Planning Commission has been cancelled due to no new agenda items. No decisions or discussions will occur.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are conducting a public hearing to discuss a specific land-use request. The body will hear testimony regarding a rezoning application in Conewango Township.

• Rezoning request from R1 to I in Conewango Twp.

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to vote on an ordinance rezoning property from R1 to I in Conewango Township, authorize the 2024 CDBG program application, and consider a cybersecurity proposal. The agenda also includes appointments to agricultural and conservation boards, a consent agenda with minutes and a proclamation for Veterans Day, and public comment.

• Adopt Ordinance 265 rezoning property from R1 to I in Conewango Township
• Resolution #3274 authorizing application for the 2024 CDBG program
• Resolution #3273 regarding Minority and Women-Owned Business
• OVD Cyber Security Proposal and Counselor Agreement
• Appointment to the Agriculture Land Preservation Board

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board will review recent staffing changes, including several retirements, a resignation, and a new hire. The board will also discuss updates from a September IV-E audit and an October licensing inspection, as well as agency use of electronic signatures and the future of the advisory committee.

• Staffing changes: Renae English retired 5/10/24, Tracey Brown hired 6/10/24, Hailey Spicer moved to mental health 8/26/24, Kyle Corbin resigned 10/18/24, Paula Craig retiring 12/13/24
• IV-E audit update from September 24
• Licensing inspection update from October 17-18
• Discussion of electronic signatures and distribution of chairs and surfaces
• Discussion on the future of the advisory committee

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison is meeting to approve minutes from August 27, 2024, receive a finance report and warden's report, and discuss capital items and announcements. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific proposals, contracts, or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 27, 2024 meeting
• Finance report
• Warden's report
• Capital items discussion

County Commissioners Work Session

The work session scheduled for October 21, 2024, was cancelled. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Blighted Property Committee

The committee will consider two properties owned by Nathaniel Weaver for blighted property status: 277 Main St. and 5 Scott St. in Tidioute Borough. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other routine business.

• Unfinished business review of property #94 – 277 Main St., Tidioute, parcel #TD-276-171500
• Unfinished business review of property #95 – 5 Scott St., Tidioute, parcel #TD-274-329870
• Approval of September 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest-Warren Governing Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, review contracts and fiscal reports, and discuss a proposal to create a joined Human Services Advisory Board. The proposal is the main substantive item; other agenda items are routine procedural actions. The next meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2024.

• Proposal to create a joined Human Services Advisory Board
• Approval of Governing Board minutes from August 20, 2024
• Contracts review (motion required)
• Fiscal reports review
• Public comment period

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority will consider unfinished business on four properties previously declared blighted by the Blighted Property Review Committee. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a finance report, and general discussion. All items are for discussion or decision at this meeting, which is primarily procedural.

• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, Pleasant Township, Parcel #YV-932-9463 – declared blighted 2-18-21
• 2016 Jackson Ave., Warren, Glade Township, Parcel #WN-583-2574 – declared blighted 8-17-23
• 59 Grant St., Tidioute Borough, Parcel #TD-271-825300 – declared blighted 11-16-23
• 887 Route 958, Pittsfield, Freehold Township, Parcel #YV-432-368600 – declared blighted 5-16-2024

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority will meet to approve minutes, receive a finance report, and discuss unfinished business regarding three properties declared blighted by the Blighted Property Review Committee. These include properties in Sheffield Township and Pine Grove Township. New business and general discussion are also on the agenda.

• Consideration of property at 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Twp. (parcel SH-354-925800) declared blighted 10/20/22
• Consideration of property at 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp. (parcel WN-281-3174) declared blighted 2/16/23
• Consideration of Second St., Sheffield Twp. (parcel SH-356-572500) declared blighted 12/21/2023

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board's Nominating Committee will discuss term renewals for Dr. John John and Dr. Nichole Harrison, who are each eligible for one additional term. The committee will also address five board vacancies—four from term limits and one vacant seat—and recommend officers for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. An onboarding process for new members will be discussed.

• Term renewal eligibility for Dr. John John and Dr. Nichole Harrison
• Five board vacancies: four term-limited members plus one vacant seat, with two required from Forest County
• Specific expiring/vacant positions: Amanda (Education), Pam (Community/Citizen), Danell (Elderly/Health & Welfare), Jessica (Labor/Hospital), and a vacant Client/Citizen Organization seat
• Recommendations for Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary (current: Danell, Amanda, Diane Weckerly)
• Discussion of onboarding process for new board members

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to discuss the intended use of 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. This meeting allows for public comment on the allocation of these funds.

• Public hearing on intended use of 2024 CDBG funds

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on October 9, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, financial and HR reports, and department reports. New business items include a radio system proposal and Resolution #3272 authorizing a grant application for jail roof repair.

• Consent agenda: approval of September 25, 2024 meeting minutes and public hearing minutes, finance report, HR report, monthly department reports, and proclamations
• Resolution #3272 authorizing a grant application for jail roof repair
• Radio system proposal (no details provided)
• Public comment period
• Announcement of executive session held to discuss legal issues

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will vote on approving minutes from eight prior meetings and a treasurer's request to use $183.13 for an adolescent consumer, as well as a change to board bank account names. Updates on alcohol/drug, mental health, developmental disabilities, managed care, and human services strategic planning will be presented, followed by a speaker on tobacco prevention.

• Request to use $183.13 of funds for an adolescent consumer
• Change to names on board bank account
• Approval of minutes from February through September 2024
• Speaker: Brandy Alexander on Tobacco Prevention Control
• Updates from ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, and Human Services/Strategic Plan

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 1, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No business will be conducted.

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to discuss a specific land-use change. The body will hear a request to rezone property in Pleasant Township.

• Rezoning request in Pleasant Township from R1-Residential to ACR-Agriculture Conservation, Recreation District

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will consider adopting Ordinance 264 to rezone a property from R1 to ACR in Pleasant Township. They will also vote on a grant application and an agreement. Public comment includes a reassessment update.

• Adopt Ordinance 264 rezoning property from R1 to ACR in Pleasant Twp.
• Approve Resolution #3271 for Statewide Local Share Assessment Grant application.
• Approve agreement from JL Nick.
• Proclaim October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
• Receive public comment on reassessment update from Brian Bull.

LICC

The Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) will meet via Zoom to review minutes and receive a presentation from Stephanie Duda of ELRC Regions 1 and 2. The body will also discuss program updates and Child Find events.

• Presentation by Stephanie Duda, ELRC Regions 1 and 2
• Child Find events and updates

The Forest Warren Local Interagency Coordinating Council met via Zoom and approved the previous meeting's minutes. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of updates from member agencies on services, events, and challenges, including a drop in Head Start enrollment due to budget issues.

• Approved previous meeting minutes as is

County Commissioners Work Session

The County Commissioners are holding a work session to discuss new and unfinished business. The agenda includes a specific item regarding an agreement with JL Nick.

• Agreement with JL Nick

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will discuss two blighted properties in Tidioute Borough, both owned by Nathaniel Weaver, as unfinished business from a prior meeting. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and other routine procedural items.

• Review of property #94 at 277 Main St., Tidioute, parcel #TD-276-171500, owned by Nathaniel Weaver
• Review of property #95 at 5 Scott St., Tidioute, parcel #TD-274-329870, owned by Nathaniel Weaver

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss unfinished business regarding four specific properties previously declared blighted. The body will also review the finance report and minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting.

• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, PA (Parcel #YV-932-9463)
• 2016 Jackson Ave., Warren, PA (Parcel #WN-583-2574)
• 59 Grant St., Tidioute, PA (Parcel #TD-271-825300)
• 887 Route 958, Pittsfield, Pa (Parcel YV-432-368600)

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority met on September 17, 2024, and approved the August minutes and the finance report. Three blighted properties were tabled to future meetings: 2016 Jackson Ave. (until November), 59 Grant St. (until next month), and 887 Route 958 (until next month). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved finance report with balance $13,175.06 (unanimous)
• Tabled 2016 Jackson Ave. until November (unanimous)
• Tabled 59 Grant St. until next month (unanimous)
• Tabled 887 Route 958 until next month (unanimous)

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority will discuss three properties previously declared blighted. The body is also considering the approval of an intergovernmental agreement with Freehold Township.

• Review of 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township
• Review of 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp.
• Review of Second St., Sheffield Township
• Approval of Freehold Twp. Intergovernmental Agreement

The Warren County Land Bank Authority accepted Freehold Township as a new member, with Chair Phil Gilbert signing the agreement. The board also approved the August minutes and finance report, and voted to contact Pine Grove Township about collaborating on a property cleanup. Several property items were tabled or continued, including one awaiting court filing and another pending deed location.

• Approved August 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Freehold Township into Land Bank (unanimous)
• Approved contacting Pine Grove Township to collaborate on cleaning up 106 Cottage Place (unanimous)
• Tabled Second St. Sheffield property until October (unanimous)
• Continued tabling 63 Second Mill St. pending court filing

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold a regular public meeting, approving routine consent agenda items (minutes, finance, HR reports, proclamations) and hearing public comment. New business includes several contracts: a Children and Youth Services placement home agreement, an agreement with Dickinson Center, fire sprinkler inspection contracts for the Rouse Annex and Courthouse, and a middleware software agreement for a fob system. No dollar amounts or specific project addresses are provided in the agenda.

• CYS New Placement Home Agreement
• Agreement with Dickinson Center
• Armor Fire Sprinkler Inspection Contracts (Rouse Annex and Courthouse)
• Middleware Software Agreement (Fob system)
• Consent agenda and public comment period

The Warren County Commissioners approved several agreements, including a CYS placement agreement with Dream Big Group Home at $311 per day for two youths, an agreement with Dickinson Center for the LTSR program, fire sprinkler inspection agreements with Armor, and a software service agreement with Middleware. All motions were unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance report, and department reports (unanimous)
• Approved CYS agreement with Dream Big Group Home at $311/day (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Dickinson Center for LTSR program (unanimous)
• Approved fire sprinkler inspection agreements with Armor for Rouse Annex and courthouse (unanimous)
• Approved Middleware Software annual service agreement for FOB system at $1,550 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request from Donald C. Saporito d/b/a Starbrick Associated Properties for a parcel at 20850 Route 6 in Conewango Township, changing it from Residential R1 to Industrial I. The commission also has unfinished business on modifying agricultural setbacks for goats and a setback review from March. Other business includes comments on industrial wind.

• Rezoning request: 20850 Route 6, Conewango Township, parcel WN-488-364400 from R1 to Industrial
• Discussion on modifying agricultural setbacks for goats (Section 401.34) in Tidioute Borough
• Setback review from March meeting
• Comments by Karen Harvey on Industrial Wind
• Subdivisions approved since last meeting: three Sheffield and one Eldred parcels

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet on September 3, 2024, to approve minutes from seven prior meetings and vote on a request to use $183.13 in funds for an adolescent consumer. Members will also vote on changing names on the board's bank account and receive updates on drug/alcohol, mental health, developmental disabilities, managed care, and human services programs. A speaker from The Salvation Army is scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from February 6 through August 6, 2024
• Request to use $183.13 of funds for an adolescent consumer
• Change to names on board bank account
• Updates from ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, and Human Services
• Speaker from The Salvation Army

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board met on September 6, 2024, but lacked a quorum, so no official actions were taken. Minutes from February through August 2024 could not be approved, and a request for funds and a bank account name change were not voted on. Staff provided program updates, and the board discussed upcoming board member term expirations and potential onboarding processes.

• No quorum; minutes from Feb-Aug 2024 not approved
• No quorum; request for funds not voted on
• No quorum; bank account name change not voted on

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold a public meeting to consider several new business items, including approval of the Children and Youth Services (CYS) budget, an extension for the Center Street Reconstruction Project funded by CDBG, a resolution for local match funds for the Transit Authority, and a consulting agreement with Samara Steber. Consent agenda items include minutes from the previous meeting, the finance report, and a proclamation for Hunger Action Month. The meeting will also include public comment and commissioner announcements.

• CYS budget approval
• Approval of CDBG project extension for Center St. Reconstruction Project
• Resolution for Local Match funds for the Transit Authority
• Consulting agreement with Samara Steber
• Proclamation for Hunger Action Month

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison will meet to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda includes a presentation from Diamond Pharmacy and a review of the Warden's report.

• Presentation by Diamond Pharmacy
• Approval of June 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Finance Report
• Warden's Report
• Review of Capital Items

County Commissioners Work Session

The Warren County Commissioners discussed the county's local match for the Transit Authority for FY 2025/2026. The total requested is $65,429, but after deducting municipal contributions it drops to $53,379. Commissioners noted an increase in ridership and discussed the lack of contribution from some municipalities. They also previewed the upcoming public meeting, which will include a proclamation and approval of the TAWC request.

• Discussion of $65,429 local match for Transit Authority, reduced to $53,379 after municipal contributions
• Commissioners noted increased transit ridership and absence of reports on municipality-level rider counts
• Review of August 28 public meeting agenda: one proclamation and approval of TAWC request

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Governing Board will meet to approve minutes from June 18, 2024, and review fiscal reports. The board is scheduled to discuss the disposal of fixed assets and the delegation of signatory authority. The meeting includes a review of contracts.

• Approval of June 18, 2024 minutes
• Delegation of signatory authority
• Disposal of fixed assets
• Review of contracts

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority will consider four properties declared blighted by the Blighted Property Review Committee. The agenda includes unfinished business on three properties and new business on one. No votes or dollar amounts are specified.

• Unfinished business: 1465 Route 62, Irvine, PA (Parcel YV-932-9463) – declared blighted 2-18-21
• Unfinished business: 2016 Jackson Ave., Warren, PA (Parcel WN-583-2574) – declared blighted 8-17-23
• Unfinished business: 59 Grant St., Tidioute, PA (Parcel TD-271-825300) – declared blighted 11-16-23
• New business: 887 Route 958, Pittsfield, PA (Parcel YV-432-368600) – declared blighted 5-16-2024

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve July minutes, review finances, hear a presentation, and discuss unfinished business involving three properties declared blighted. These parcels include addresses in Sheffield Township and Pine Grove Township. The board may take action on acquisition or disposition. New business and general discussion will also occur.

• Unfinished business: 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Twp., parcel SH-354-925800, declared blighted 10/20/22
• Unfinished business: 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp., parcel WN-281-3174, declared blighted 2/16/23
• Unfinished business: Second St., Sheffield Twp., parcel SH-356-572500, declared blighted 12/21/2023
• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2024 meeting
• Finance report and presentation

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will consider two properties for blight designation: 277 Main Street (parcel TD-276-171500) and 5 Scott Street (parcel TD-274-329870), both owned by Nathaniel Weaver. The meeting includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, and other business. No decisions have been made yet; the items are under new business.

• Review of property #94 – 277 Main Street, Tidioute, parcel TD-276-171500, owned by Nathaniel Weaver
• Review of property #95 – 5 Scott Street, Tidioute, parcel TD-274-329870, owned by Nathaniel Weaver
• Approval of minutes from May 16, 2024

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will meet to discuss new business including software and technology agreements. The body will also review bids for repository taxes and a transportation agreement for medical assistance.

• Agreement with Permitium for License to Carry Software
• Telecom Agreement with Insight Technology
• Repository Tax Bids
• Medical Assistance Transportation Agreement for 07/2024 to 06/2025
• Labor attorney review

County Commissioners Work Session

The Warren County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a reassessment update and a proposal from the Sheriff for Permitium software to handle license to carry application processing. They will also review upcoming meetings, receive department/committee updates, and hold an executive session. Public comment is accepted.

• Reassessment Update discussion
• Permitium Software for License to Carry Application Process (Sheriff)
• Public Hearing scheduled for August 14, 2024
• Executive Session
• General department/committee updates

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve minutes from six previous meetings and review statistics. Members will consider a funding request for an adolescent consumer and updates to the board's bank account names.

• Request to use $183.13 of funds for adolescent consumer
• Change to names on Board bank account
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 6 through July 2, 2024

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 84 McKinley Avenue (former Pleasant Township Elementary School) from R1 (Residential) to ACR (Agriculture, Conservation, Recreation). They will also discuss an ordinance modification for Route 62 in Pine Grove Township to allow propane sales on parcels zoned Planned Development. Additionally, the commission will discuss modifying agricultural setbacks for goats in Tidioute Borough and review setbacks from a prior meeting.

• Rezoning request: 84 McKinley Avenue (Pleasant Twp.) from R1 to ACR (parcel WN-733-820000)
• Ordinance #41 modification: Route 62, Pine Grove Twp. – Lictus Keystone – add propane sales/storage to PD uses (parcels WN-002-5475, etc.)
• Discussion on modifying agricultural setbacks for goats (Section 401.34) – Emily Sweitzer – Tidioute Borough
• Setback review from March meeting
• Subdivisions approved since last meeting (five approved on 7/16/2024)

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Request for Proposals for the FFY 2024 Allocation.

• Public hearing for CDBG Request for Proposals (FFY 2024 Allocation)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will consider an Act 13 request from North Warren Presbyterian Church, a Bridge Fund request from Triumph Township, and approvals related to Children and Youth Services (CYS), including a needs-based budget narrative and a new provider. The agenda also includes a labor attorney review under unfinished business and adoption of the Human Services Plan.

• Act 13 request from North Warren Presbyterian Church
• Bridge Fund request from Triumph Township
• Approval of Needs Based Budget Narrative for CYS
• Approve CYS Provider – Molly Wagner
• Human Services Plan

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will consider two properties for blighted designation: 277 Main St. and 5 Scott St., both in Tidioute and owned by Nathaniel Weaver. The meeting includes approval of minutes from May 16, 2024. No other substantive items are listed.

• 277 Main St., Tidioute (parcel # TD-276-171500) – owned by Nathaniel Weaver
• 5 Scott St., Tidioute (parcel # TD-274-329870) – owned by Nathaniel Weaver
• Approval of May 16, 2024 minutes

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board will consider a salary increase for a law clerk and an annual stipend for a jail counselor. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and an executive session. No dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Salary increase for Law Clerk (no amount specified)
• Annual stipend for Jail Counselor (no amount specified)
• Approval of April 10, 2024 meeting minutes

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss unfinished business regarding three properties and new business regarding one property. All four items involve parcels previously declared blighted by the BPRC.

• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, PA (Parcel #YV-932-9463)
• 2016 Jackson Ave., Warren, PA (Parcel #WN-583-2574)
• 59 Grant St., Tidioute, PA (Parcel #TD-271-825300)
• 887 Route 958, Pittsfield, PA (Parcel YV-432-368600)

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority is meeting to discuss unfinished business regarding three specific parcels declared blighted. The body will also review a finance report and approve minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting.

• 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-354-925800)
• 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp. (Parcel #WN-281-3174)
• Second St., Sheffield, Sheffield Township (Parcel SH-356-572500)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will review repository tax bids and various county agreements. The agenda also includes a tax appeal settlement for Low e s and Aldi.

• Tax appeal settlement for Low e s and Aldi
• Agreement with EOC for various programs on behalf of the county
• Agreement with new CYS provider Schaffner LYFE Center
• Repository tax bids

County Commissioners Work Session

The scheduled work session for the Warren County Commissioners on July 10, 2024, was cancelled. The agenda contained only procedural boilerplate.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a cell tower development in Farmington Township and a rezoning request on Route 62. The agenda also includes discussions regarding agricultural setbacks for goats and a blighted property review.

• Cell tower land development review at 4932 Route 957, Farmington Township
• Rezoning request for Lictus Keystone on Route 62, Pine Grove Township
• Subdivision review for Wilson on Spring St., Warren
• Blighted property review for 887 Route 958, Pittsfield
• Discussion on modifying agricultural setbacks for goats in Tidioute Borough

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to approve meeting minutes from February through June 2024. The agenda includes updates on drug, alcohol, mental health, and developmental disability services. Members will also review treasurer reports regarding fund usage and bank account signatories.

• Request to use $183.13 of funds for adolescent consumer
• Change to names on Board bank account
• Approval of February, March, April, May, and June 2024 minutes
• Updates on ATOD, MH, and DD/EI services

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will meet to discuss a grant submission for the Strategic Management Planning Program. The agenda also includes approvals for new providers and various service agreements.

• Resolution #3270: Strategic Management Planning Program Grant submission
• Approval of new CYS provider
• Labor Attorney Agreement
• Consulting Agreement with Danielle Flasher
• Six-month service agreement with SBM Electronics

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural items and reports. The board will review a finance report and a warden's report, and an executive session is scheduled.

• Finance Report
• Warden's Report

Blighted Property Committee

The June 20, 2024, meeting of the Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee has been cancelled. There were no agenda items submitted for this meeting.

• No items scheduled due to meeting cancellation

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The board will review recent staffing changes and receive updates on several agency initiatives. Discussions include compliance with a Voluntary Resolution Agreement and the upcoming Needs Based Plan and Budget packet.

• Staffing update regarding Intake Department
• Electronic signatures for provider contracts
• Agency trauma initiative update
• Dissemination of Needs Based Plan and Budget packet
• Plans of Safe Care Grant update

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board will review April 16, 2024 minutes and fiscal reports. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the disposal of fixed assets and the addition of a Mental Health Case Manager.

• Approval of April 16, 2024 minutes
• Review of fiscal reports
• Disposal of fixed assets and chairs
• Addition of a Mental Health Case Manager

LICC

The Forest-Warren LICC meeting consists of procedural business and program updates. No specific new projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the agenda.

• Review/Approval of minutes
• Program Updates
• Child Find Events and Updates

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed change includes adding a priority focus area to protect the county's tax base.

• Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to include 'Protect the tax base of the county'

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will discuss several new business items during this meeting. This includes resolutions regarding the Comprehensive Plan and naming a General Administrator. The board will also consider agreement renewals with Maximus and Seubert Consulting.

• Resolution #3268 amending the Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution #3269 naming a General Administrator
• Agreement renewal with Maximus
• Seubert Consulting Agreement

County Commissioners Work Session

The Warren County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss several county matters. This includes opening sealed proposals for the Strategic Planning Program and receiving a reassessment update from Brian Bull. The board will also review quotes for tree limbing on the bike trail property.

• Opening sealed proposals for the Strategic Planning Program
• Reassessment update from Brian Bull
• Reviewing quotes for tree limbing on the bike trail property

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 4, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from four previous meetings and review a treasurer's report. The board will discuss updates regarding alcohol, tobacco, and other drug services, mental health, and developmental disabilities.

• Request to use $183.13 of funds for adolescent consumer
• Approval of February 6, March 5, April 2, and May 7, 2024 minutes

Commissioners Public Hearings

Warren County will hold a public hearing on May 22, 2024, to discuss a zoning request in Farmington. The session takes place at Jackson Courtroom and includes time for resident comment. No final vote or contract is scheduled for this meeting.

• Public hearing on the Farmington zoning request
• Session scheduled for May 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. in Jackson Courtroom
• Opportunity for public comment before adjournment

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold their regular public meeting on May 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. in the Jackson Courtroom. They will consider a zoning request in Farming Township, appointments to the Transit Authority Board, and an Act 13 request from Spring Creek Township. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, the finance report, and a proclamation.

• Approval of zoning request in Farming Township
• Appointments to Transit Authority Board: John Jarzab (appointment), Erik Krantz, Grace Wright, Linda Swanson (reappointments)
• Approval of Act 13 request from Spring Creek Township
• Letter from D. Wilson regarding Warren Worx
• Minutes of May 8, 2024 public meeting

County Commissioners Work Session

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a work session to discuss new business, including opening requests for proposals (RFPs) for a labor attorney. The agenda also includes public comment, unfinished business, project updates, and a review of upcoming meetings, including a public meeting and public hearing on May 22, 2024. An executive session is scheduled.

• Open RFP for Labor Attorney
• Review upcoming meetings for May 22, 2024 (Commissioners Public Mtg. and Public Hearing)
• Public comment period
• Department/committee updates
• Executive session

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will hold a regular meeting to review a property listed under unfinished business. The committee will consider the status of 887 Route 958 in Pittsfield, Freehold Township, owned by Julia Skinner, as part of its blighted property review process. The meeting also includes roll call, approval of minutes, and other business.

• Review of property #93: 887 Route 958, Pittsfield, Freehold Twp., Parcel #YV-432-368600, owned by Julia Skinner
• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2024 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for June 20, 2024

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding their regular public meeting on May 8, 2024. They will consider several new business items, including an agreement with Cynthia Klenowski, an amendment to the Trinity Food Service Agreement, Resolution #3267 allocating funds to the Warren Worx Project, and appointing Jennifer Gesing to the NWPA Job Connect Board. The consent agenda includes routine reports, minutes, and proclamations for Foster Care Month and Emergency Medical Services Week.

• Resolution #3267: Allocation of funds to Warren Worx Project
• Agreement with County & Cynthia Klenowski
• Amendment to the Trinity Food Service Agreement
• Appointment of Jennifer Gesing to the NWPA Job Connect Board
• Proclamations: Foster Care Month and Emergency Medical Services Week

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to review treasurer reports and statistics. The board will receive updates on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD), mental health (MH), and developmental disabilities/early intervention (DD/EI) services.

• Approval of February 6, March 5, and April 2, 2024 minutes

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will consider two subdivision applications from the City of Warren, one for a geothermal energy project on Clark Street and another for The Landing East on Liberty Street. The commission will also discuss a blighted property at 59 Grant St. in Tidioute and revisit a possible change to agricultural setbacks for goats. Several subdivisions approved since the last meeting will be noted.

• Subdivision application for geothermal energy project, Clark St., Warren, parcel #WN-579-124
• Subdivision application for The Landing East, Liberty Street, Warren, parcel #WN-575-9922
• Blighted property review: 59 Grant St., Tidioute, parcel #TD-271-825300, owned by James Struck & Whitney Kong
• Discussion on modifying agricultural setbacks for goats (Section 401.34)
• Subdivisions approved since last meeting include KDP East Liberty LLC (Starbucks), Conewango, 4/12/2024

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding their regular public meeting, where they will consider new business items including a three-year maintenance agreement with Siemens and contracted providers for Children and Youth Services (CYS) for 2024/2025. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, a finance report, and a proclamation for Correctional Officers and Employee Week. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting will be recorded.

• Siemens three-year maintenance agreement
• CYS 2024/2025 contracted providers
• Proclamation for Correctional Officers and Employee Week
• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2024 public meeting
• Finance report

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Warren County Prison Board is meeting to handle routine business including approval of February minutes, a finance report, and a warden's report. New business includes a Trinity Agreement, and the board will also hear a PIMCC report and discuss capital items. The meeting is largely procedural, with the Trinity Agreement being the only substantive new item listed.

• Trinity Agreement under New Business
• PIMCC Report
• Approval of February 27, 2024 minutes
• Finance Report
• Warden's Report and Capital Items

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee is meeting to consider one property for blight designation: 887 Route 958 in Pittsfield, Freehold Township, owned by Julia Skinner. The agenda also includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and other routine business.

• Review of property #93 at 887 Route 958, Pittsfield, Freehold Twp., Parcel #YV-432-368600, owned by Julia Skinner

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest-Warren Human Services Governing Board is meeting to approve minutes, review fiscal reports, delegate signatory authority for Early Intervention FY 2022-2023, and consider contracts. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of February 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Fiscal reports review
• Delegation of signatory authority for EI FY 2022-2023
• Contracts approval
• Public comment period

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and discussing three blighted properties. One property is tabled until October 2024, another until April 2024, and a third is newly listed. No votes or decisions are noted on the agenda.

• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, PA (Parcel #YV-932-9463) – tabled until October 2024
• 2016 Jackson Ave., Warren, PA (Parcel #WN-583-2574) – tabled until April 2024
• Second St., Sheffield, PA (Parcel SH-356-572500) – declared blighted 12/21/2023
• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2024 meeting

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and a finance report. The main substantive items are three properties declared blighted by the BPRC, listed under unfinished business for discussion or potential action. No new business items are listed.

• 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
• 17 Hall St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-356-757400), declared blighted 9/15/22

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 filling a vacant intake position, reviewing a corrective plan for a January audit, and preparing for provider contract negotiations for the next fiscal year.

• Staffing update: intake position posted, interviews being scheduled
• Review of Plan of Correction for January IV-E audit
• Update on compliance with Voluntary Resolution Agreement
• Update on preparations for 24/25 FY provider contract negotiations
• Discussion of SOAR Training Program and State Safety Workgroup participation

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to consider several contracts and resolutions, including awarding a CDBG-funded reconstruction project for Center Street to IA Construction, ratifying SEIU union contracts, and supporting a regional emergency management center. They will also discuss agreements with the transit authority, school district, and PA State Police, along with routine consent agenda items.

• Notice to Award CDBG Center St. reconstruction project to IA Construction
• Approve Agreement with IA Construction for the Center St. CDBG Project
• Ratifying the union contracts for SEIU Bargaining Units
• Resolution #3265 Supporting the Discovery of location and cost of a Regional Emergency Management Center along with the MOU
• Transportation Agreement with the Transit Authority for FY 2024/2025

County Commissioners Work Session

The Warren County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss new business, including an intergovernmental agreement for talkgroups, a resolution supporting a regional emergency management center, and a resolution supporting a DCED COVID-19 ARPA grant application. The meeting also includes public comment, unfinished business, project updates, and department reports.

• IGA for Talkgroup(s)
• Resolution #3265 supporting discovery for a Regional Emergency Management Center and MOU
• Resolution #3266 supporting DCED COVID-19 ARPA Community Multi-Purpose Grant application

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to review treasurer reports and statistics. The board will receive updates on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD), Mental Health (MH), and Developmental Disabilities/Early Intervention (DD/EI) services.

• Approval of February 6, 2024 and March 5, 2024 minutes

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission is meeting to review the Farmington Township zoning map and discuss possibly modifying agricultural setbacks for goats under Section 401.34. The commission will also approve minutes from the March 5 meeting and note three subdivisions approved since then.

• Review of Farmington Township zoning map
• Discussion on modifying agricultural setbacks for goats (Section 401.34)
• Subdivision approvals: Bradley (Deerfield), Korb (Conewango), Osborne (Farmington)
• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2024 meeting
• Annual report review

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will consider awarding the Clarendon Center St. Reconstruction Project and approving an agreement with IA Construction for the Center St. CDBG Project. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and finance report, as well as recognizing several proclamations.

• Award of the Clarendon Center St. Reconstruction Project
• Approve Agreement with IA Construction for the Center St. CDBG Project
• Proclamations: National Crime Victims Rights Week, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, National Library Week, Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month
• Presentation to Scott Rose on his retirement
• Public comment period

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will elect officers for 2024 and consider a special exception request from Chester Leslein to operate a sawmill in an ACR-zoned district at 715 Humphreys Corners Rd., Bear Lake, PA, in Columbus Township. The meeting is scheduled for March 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners' Conference Room.

• 2024 election of Zoning Hearing Board officers
• Special exception request by Chester Leslein for sawmill operation in ACR zone
• Property located at 715 Humphreys Corners Rd., Bear Lake, PA
• Tax Parcel ID CY-003-266100, Columbus Township

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee meeting scheduled for March 21, 2024, has been cancelled because there were no agenda items to address. The meeting was to be held at the Planning & Zoning Department Office in the Warren County Courthouse.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

LICC

The Forest-Warren Early Intervention Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) is meeting to review minutes, discuss old and new business, and hear presentations from Emily Wachter on community programs and from Carrie Dinsmore and Lisa Sanchez on WIC. The agenda is largely routine, with program updates and planning for the next meeting.

• Presentation by Emily Wachter on community programs
• WIC presentation by Carrie Dinsmore and Lisa Sanchez
• Review and approval of prior meeting minutes
• Program updates from council members
• Next meeting scheduled for 6/18/2024 via Zoom

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board meeting scheduled for March 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. has been cancelled. The agenda was otherwise procedural, including the pledge, approval of January 10, 2024 minutes, and old/new items.

• Meeting cancelled
• Minutes approval for January 10, 2024 meeting

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold their regular public meeting, covering routine consent agenda items, proclamations, and new business. Key actions include a reappointment to the Hospital Authority Board, adoption of Resolution #3264 for Act 152 recording fees, and approval of a Veteran's Trust Fund grant agreement.

• Reappointment to the Hospital Authority Board
• Resolution #3264 adopting Act 152 collection of recording fees
• Approval of the Veteran's Trust Fund Grant Agreement
• Proclamations honoring 4H members, Sunshine Week, and Public Defense Week

County Commissioners Work Session

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a work session to discuss unfinished and new business. Key items include opening bids for the Center Street reconstruction project in Clarendon Borough and receiving a reassessment update from Brian Bull. The meeting also covers policies, projects, and upcoming meetings, with an executive session planned.

• Open bids for Center Street reconstruction in Clarendon Borough (DCBG)
• Brian Bull reassessment update
• Review upcoming March 13 commissioners public meeting
• Policy and procedures discussion
• Executive session

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to review treasurer reports and statistics. The board will discuss updates regarding Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD), Mental Health (MH), and Developmental Disabilities/Early Intervention (DD/EI).

• Approval of February 6, 2024 minutes
• Review of Treasurer Report
• Review of statistics provided in meeting packet
• Updates on Human Services Plan

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission is meeting to review a blighted property, discuss a comprehensive plan amendment, and consider modifying agricultural setbacks for goats. They will also discuss a new cell tower in Farmington Township, pending documentation from the developer. Several subdivisions approved since the last meeting will be noted.

• Blighted Property Review Committee: Second St., Sheffield Township, parcel #SH-356-572500, owned by James Martin Richwalsky
• Discussion on modifying agricultural setbacks for goats (Section 401.34) in Tidioute Borough
• New communication tower at 1911 Cemetery Road, Farmington Township: demolition of 360' tower, replacement with 310' cell tower by The Crossroads Group, LLC
• Subdivisions approved: LaVigne (Sugar Grove Twp.), Hefright, Benson Trust, Gray (Pine Grove), Weigert, Wengerd (Columbus)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business and several new items, including appointments, agreements, and grant applications. They will consider a tower purchase for Grand Valley VFD, a grant application to PHMC, an agreement modification with the US Forestry Service, a radio needs assessment, and moving the financial suite to the cloud.

• Appointment to the Land Bank Authority
• Grand Valley VFD tower purchase agreement
• Resolution #3263 authorizing application to PHMC for grant funding
• Agreement with Capital Area Communications for public safety radio needs assessment
• Tyler Technology – moving financial suite to the cloud

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Warren County Prison Board is holding a routine meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve the December 2023 minutes, and receive the finance report and warden's report. No specific policy decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Nominations for Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2023 meeting
• Finance report
• Warden's report
• Capital items discussion

County Commissioners Work Session

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a work session to discuss new business, including a Tyler Technology quote and a CAC agreement for a Radio System Needs Assessment. The agenda also includes public comment, unfinished business, project updates, and department/committee reports. This is a working meeting, not a final decision-making session.

• Tyler Technology quote
• CAC agreement – Radio System Needs Assessment
• Public comment period
• Review of upcoming February 14, 2024 Commissioners Public Meeting

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board is meeting to discuss routine updates, including new hires, an IV-E audit, an art contest, and a non-discrimination policy review. The agenda is mostly informational and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Hired Scott Wilson and Samantha Hughes as caseworkers
• Hired Morgan Desnerk for FGDM position
• Update on IV-E audit from January 9-10
• Review of non-discrimination policy from Voluntary Resolution Agreement with Office of Civil Rights
• Review of FEI forms

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest-Warren Human Services Governing Board is meeting to approve minutes, review fiscal reports, delegate signatory authority for two fiscal years, and consider contracts. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of December 19, 2023 minutes
• Fiscal reports review
• Delegation of signatory authority for EI FY 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024
• Contracts approval

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority is holding a public hearing on a blighted property appeal for 3640 Jackson Run Rd. in Conewango Township. The board will also review unfinished business on three previously declared blighted properties, including one tabled until October 2024 and another until April 2024.

• Public hearing: Gregory Burkett appeal for 3640 Jackson Run Rd., Conewango Township, Parcel #WN-004-284950
• Unfinished business: 1465 Route 62, Pleasant Township, Parcel #YV-932-9463, declared blighted 2-18-21, tabled until October 2024
• Unfinished business: 17 Hall St., Sheffield Township, Parcel #SH-356-757400, declared blighted 9-15-22
• Unfinished business: 2016 Jackson Ave., Glade Township, Parcel #WN-583-2574, declared blighted 8-17-23, tabled until April 2024
• Approval of January 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority is meeting to handle routine business including roll call, approval of January minutes, and a finance report. Under unfinished business, members will consider two properties declared blighted: 63 Second Mill St. in Sheffield Township and 106 Cottage Place in Pine Grove Township. New business includes discussion of Act 152 and auditor estimated costs.

• 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
• Act 152 discussion
• Auditor estimated costs

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 properties at 59 Grant St. in Tidioute and 3481 Conewango Ave. in Glade Twp., along with approval of prior minutes and other routine matters.

• Review of 59 Grant St., Tidioute Boro., Parcel #TD-271-825300, owned by James Struck & Whitney Kong
• Review of 3481 Conewango Ave., Glade Twp., Parcel #WN-543-366200, owned by JoLynn Wilmoth (previously Deborah & James Davies)
• Approval of minutes from January 18, 2024 meeting

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will meet to discuss several new business items, including various service agreements and a resolution regarding liquid fuels. The meeting also includes a presentation for Kevin Reagle's retirement.

• CYS placement contract with Pentz Run
• Agreement with McCutcheon Enterprises HAZMAT Team
• Pitney Bowes equipment and software maintenance agreement
• Avenu agreement for Register & Recorder office data sales
• Resolution #3262 Liquid Fuels Allocations 2024

County Commissioners Work Session

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a work session to discuss new business items, including a reassessment update, a Pitney Bowes agreement, and the 2024 Liquid Fuels Allocation. The meeting also includes public comment, unfinished business, policy review, project updates, and a review of the upcoming public meeting on February 14, 2024. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Reassessment update
• Pitney Bowes agreement
• 2024 Liquid Fuels Allocation
• Review of February 14, 2024 public meeting

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to review treasurer reports and statistics. The board will receive updates on human services plans and managed care. Guest speaker Rita Lane will discuss Consumer Support Programs.

• Approval of December 5, 2023 and January 8, 2024 minutes
• Presentation by Rita Lane of Southwest Behavioral Health Management on Consumer Support Programs
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, and Managed Care

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will hold its reorganizational meeting, approve minutes, and discuss two new business items: modifying agricultural setbacks for goats in Tidioute Borough and a cell tower replacement in Farmington Township. The tower project is awaiting required documentation from the developer. The agenda also includes a list of subdivisions approved since the last meeting.

• Discussion on modifying agricultural setbacks for goats (Section 401.34) in Tidioute Borough
• New communication tower at 1911 Cemetery Road, Farmington Township: demolition of 360' tower, replacement with 310' cell tower by The Crossroads Group, LLC
• Subdivisions approved: Robin Lee Copley (Sheffield, 12/3/2023), Family Greenwoods, LP (Sheffield, 12/3/2023), Christie, Thomas E. & Lisa A. (Glade, 12/14/2023), The Jilk Subdivision (Glade, 12/14/2023)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will hold their regular public meeting on January 24, 2024, at noon in the Jackson Courtroom. They will consider an amendment to the Avenue Agreement, approve agreements with A Safe Place and Knox Law for a tax appeal, adopt the Continuity of Operations Plan, and discuss a Tyler Technology tutoring agreement. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes, finance report, and proclamations.

• Amendment to the Avenue Agreement
• Agreement with A Safe Place
• Adoption of the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)
• Agreement with Knox Law – FP Portfolio Tax Appeal
• Tyler Technology - Tutoring

County Commissioners Work Session

This is a routine work session agenda with no specific action items listed. The meeting includes public comment, unfinished and new business, policy discussions, project updates, and an executive session. No concrete decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Public comment period
• Review of upcoming public meeting on January 24, 2024
• Executive session scheduled

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will meet to review two properties under unfinished business: 59 Grant St. in Tidioute Borough and 3481 Conewango Ave. in Glade Township. The committee will also approve minutes from the December 21, 2023 meeting and may discuss other business. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of 59 Grant St., Tidioute Borough, Parcel #TD-271-825300, owned by James Struck & Whitney Kong
• Review of 3481 Conewango Ave., Glade Township, Parcel #WN-543-366200, owned by Deborah & James Davies
• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2023

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority will hold its January 2024 meeting, starting with officer elections and approval of prior minutes. The main business is reviewing four properties declared blighted by the Blighted Property Review Committee, including one new item, and approving a solicitor agreement.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Review of blighted property #64 at 1465 Route 62, Irvine, PA (Pleasant Twp.)
• Review of blighted property #80 at 17 Hall St., Sheffield Twp.
• Review of blighted property #87 at 209 W. Main St., Sheffield Twp.
• New blighted property #89 at 2016 Jackson Ave., Glade Twp.; approve solicitor agreement with Andrea Stapleford

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority will elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary/treasurer, approve prior meeting minutes and the finance report, and consider unfinished business on two properties declared blighted. The board will also vote on a solicitor agreement with Andrea Stapleford. The agenda is largely routine administrative and property-specific action.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Property #83: 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township, Parcel #SH-354-925800, declared blighted 10/20/22
• Property #86: 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp., Parcel #WN-281-3174, declared blighted 2/16/23
• Approve agreement with Andrea Stapleford for Solicitor
• Approve Finance Report

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will meet to vote on the 2024 tax millage rate, approve several agreements including the CYS fee schedule, AFCARS upgrade, PA SAVIN, and an amendment to the Avenue Agreement, and make an appointment to the Transportation Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, finance and HR reports, and proclamations.

• Approve the 2024 Tax Millage Rate
• Resolution #3261 Postponement of Tax Duplicates
• Approve CYS 2024 Fee Schedule
• AFCARS Upgrade & Maintenance Agreement
• Agreement with Knox Law – Ellwood Realty

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board will consider creating two new positions in Juvenile Probation: a Senior Aide and an Aide. The board will also approve minutes from its December 13, 2023 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Creation of Juvenile Probation Senior Aide position
• Creation of Juvenile Probation Aide position
• Approval of December 13, 2023 meeting minutes

County Commissioners Work Session

The Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss unfinished and new business. Brian Bull is scheduled to provide an update regarding reassessment.

• Reassessment update by Brian Bull

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and review treasurer reports and statistics. The agenda includes updates on alcohol, drug, mental health, and developmental disability services, as well as a strategic plan presentation by HMA.

• Approval of December 5, 2023 minutes
• Strategic Plan presentation by HMA
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, and Managed Care
• Review of Human Services Plan

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding their annual reorganizational meeting to select a Chair, Vice Chair, and Commissioner, and to appoint the Chief Clerk, Solicitor, and Tax Appeals Board. They will also review the various boards on which commissioners sit and department liaisons. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Commissioner
• Appointment of Chief Clerk
• Appointment of Solicitor
• Appointment of Tax Appeals Board
• Review of boards and department liaisons

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.