Wayne County, PA

County Commissioners

Human Services Agency Governing Board

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote to accept a Pennsylvania Election Integrity Grant worth $183,736.97 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The agenda includes motions to approve a data sharing agreement with the state for child welfare services and to support a downtown economic development grant. Additionally, the board will finalize hiring and promotion decisions for 11 staff members across the Sheriff’s Department, 9-1-1, and the Correctional Facility.

• Approve Pennsylvania Election Integrity Grant for $183,736.97 (July 2026–June 2027)
• Hire 11 public safety staff including Sheriff’s Deputy, 9-1-1 Dispatcher, and Correctional Officers
• Approve Child Welfare Information System Data Sharing agreement with PA DHS
• Adopt Resolution No. 20-08-2026 for $18,000 DCNR Peer-To-Peer Project grant
• Approve $3,000 Act 137 First Time Homebuyers Program grant for a property in Damascus Township

Ag Preservation Board

The Wayne County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will vote on offers to purchase the Martin Erk and Peck farms, both of which have completed appraisals. The board will also approve the Significant Ag Areas map and pay $1,750 invoices to VanFleet Appraisals for the two farm evaluations. Financial reports indicate a state allocation balance of $768,910 and a county balance of $456,097.11.

• Motion to approve Offer to Purchase for Martin Erk farm
• Motion to approve Offer to Purchase for Peck Farm
• Motion to approve Significant Ag Areas map
• Motion to pay $1,750 invoice to VanFleet Appraisals for Erk appraisal
• Motion to pay $1,750 invoice to VanFleet Appraisals for Peck appraisal

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on several items, including adopting the Children and Youth Services Needs Based Plan and Budget, a cooperation agreement for a $1.25 million YMCA grant, and multiple personnel hires. They will also consider a software maintenance agreement and a first-time homebuyer grant.

• Software maintenance agreement with RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc. for juror management system at $8,778.66 annually
• Adopt Children and Youth Services Needs Based Plan and Budget Estimate for FY 2027-28 and Implementation Plan for FY 2026-27
• Cooperation agreement with Wayne County YMCA for $1.25 million RACP Grant No. ME-4697-00
• Sponsor two LSA Grants for YMCA engineering fees
• Act 137 First Time Homebuyers grant of $3,000 for property in Lehigh Township

The Wayne County Commissioners unanimously approved a cooperation agreement with the Wayne County YMCA for a $1.25 million RACP grant, sponsored two YMCA LSA grant applications, and adopted the Children and Youth Services Needs Based Plan and Budget Estimate for FY 2027-28. They also approved a $3,000 Act 137 First Time Homebuyers grant, hired several new employees, and approved a large batch of bills totaling over $600,000.

• Approved cooperation agreement with YMCA for $1.25M RACP grant (unanimous)
• Sponsored two YMCA LSA grant applications (unanimous)
• Adopted Children and Youth Services Needs Based Plan and Budget Estimate FY 2027-28 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 Act 137 First Time Homebuyers grant (unanimous)
• Approved software maintenance agreement with RBA Professional Data Systems at $8,778.66/year (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $601,325.86 (unanimous)
• Hired Karen Jackson as Part-Time Nurse, Bryce Conrad as Part-Time Custodian I, Matthew Henneforth as Fiscal Tech (all unanimous)
• Rescinded employment offers to Mercedes Artis and John Maddi (unanimous)

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District is meeting to review staff reports, approve financials, and act on new business items including several agricultural conservation contracts and a road project amendment. The board will also discuss real estate in executive session.

• Amendment for Hopkins Road (low volume) in Damascus Township: current contract $208,398.96, asking for $22,221.88, new total $230,620.84
• ACAP contract with Twin Brook Farms and Livestock: $63,000.00
• ACAP contract with Parsons Land and Cattle: $95,904.00
• ACAP contract with Mid-Forest Farms: $111,730.00
• ACAP contract amendment for Jacob Lantzsch: $17,605.12

Prison Board

The Wayne County Prison Board is meeting to discuss routine business, including the warden's report, a nursing contract/staffing update, and a potential boarding agreement with Pike County. The agenda also includes an executive session on personnel, litigation, and contracts. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Nursing Contract/Staffing update
• Pike County boarding agreement
• Warden's Report – July 2026
• Executive Session on personnel, litigation and contracts

Children & Youth Services Advisory Board

The Wayne County Children & Youth Services Advisory Board is meeting to review the minutes, hear a director's report on the needs-based budget and staffing, and discuss unfinished business. The agenda includes items on the Community Foundation and Stegner Family Foundation, but no specific decisions are listed.

• Review of minutes by Secretary Linda Zimmer
• Director's report by Jeannine Latsch on Needs Based Budget for FY 2025-2026, FY 2026-2027, and FY 2027-2028
• Discussion of excused absences and staffing issues
• Statistical report
• Unfinished business on previously approved special requests

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on contracts for roof repairs at two county buildings, approve new hires, and consider routine items like minutes and payments. The agenda includes a proclamation for National Health Centers Week and employee recognitions.

• Contract with Technique Roofing for $37,942.00 for roof repairs at the Dimick Building
• Contract with Technique Roofing for $159,545.00 for roof repairs at the Wayne County Correctional Facility
• Hire John Maddi as Part Time Material Handler at Recycling Center at $15.45/hour
• Hire Mercedes Artis as Full Time County Caseworker 2 at Children and Youth Services at $20.57/hour
• Adopt National Health Centers Week Proclamation

The Wayne County Commissioners approved two contracts with Technique Roofing for roof repairs at the Dimick Building ($37,942) and the Wayne County Correctional Facility ($159,545). They also accepted resignations from two employees, hired two new staff members, adopted a proclamation for National Health Centers Week, and approved a large batch of bills for payment.

• Approved $37,942 contract with Technique Roofing for Dimick Building roof repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $159,545 contract with Technique Roofing for Correctional Facility roof repairs (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Administrative Officer Sherry Erhardt effective July 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of HR Analyst Tina Temple effective August 14, 2026 (unanimous)
• Hired John Maddi as Part-Time Material Handler at Recycling Center (unanimous)
• Hired Mercedes Artis as Full-Time County Caseworker 2 at Children and Youth Services (unanimous)
• Adopted National Health Centers Week Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $1,195,277.79 in General Fund plus other funds (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners are deciding on bids for the Van Aucken Creek Bridge Replacement Project and reviewing contracts with Salisbury Behavioral Health. They are also discussing personnel actions and acknowledging $1.25 million in RACP funding for YMCA Phase I Construction. The meeting includes routine business such as paying checks and commissioner updates.

• Van Aucken Creek Bridge Replacement Project bids
• Contract with Salisbury Behavioral Health for $9,840.75 and $143,674.95
• Adoption assistance agreement for one minor female
• RACP funding of $1.25 million for YMCA Phase I Construction
• Personnel actions: demotion and new hire in Children and Youth Services

The Wayne County Commissioners tabled the Van Aucken Creek Bridge Replacement Project bids after no bids were submitted, and authorized the county engineer to negotiate with contractors. They approved contracts with Salisbury Behavioral Health, an adoption assistance agreement, and acknowledged $1.25 million in state RACP funding for YMCA construction. The board also approved a $400,366.75 general fund bill list and an $11,000 payment for easements related to the Fairmont bridge.

• Tabled Van Aucken Creek Bridge Replacement Project bids (unanimous)
• Authorized county engineer to negotiate with contractors for Van Aucken Creek bridge (unanimous)
• Approved Salisbury Behavioral Health contract FY 2024/2025, $9,840.75 max (unanimous)
• Approved Salisbury Behavioral Health contract FY 2024/2025, $143,674.95 max (unanimous)
• Approved adoption assistance agreement for one minor female (unanimous)
• Acknowledged $1.25M RACP funding for YMCA Phase I construction (unanimous)
• Approved $400,366.75 in general fund bills (unanimous)
• Approved $11,000 payment for Fairmont bridge easements (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will meet to discuss and vote on several items including the acceptance of a $1.9 million state grant for agriculture innovation projects, an update on the Wayne County Housing Study, and personnel actions such as hiring and promotions. The meeting will also consider an intergovernmental agreement for inmate boarding and an amended adoption assistance agreement.

• Motion to accept $1.9 million RACP funding for Agriculture Innovation projects
• Motion to adopt Resolution No. 23-07-2026 for $83,740.92 Emergency Solutions Grant funding
• Motion to execute intergovernmental agreement with Wyoming County for inmate boarding at $125 per day
• Urban Partners presenting Wayne County Housing Study update via ZOOM
• Personnel actions: hiring and promotions with salaries ranging from $14.26 to $22.70 per hour

Commissioners approved a $1.9 million RACP grant for agriculture innovation and an $83,740.92 Emergency Solutions Grant for housing services. They also executed an inmate boarding agreement with Wyoming County and approved various personnel changes.

• Approved $1.9M RACP funding for Agriculture Innovation-related projects (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-07-2026 for $83,740.92 Emergency Solutions Grant funding (unanimous)
• Executed inmate boarding agreement with Wyoming County at $125 per day per inmate (unanimous)
• Approved amended adoption assistance agreement (unanimous)
• Hired Branda Angel as County Caseworker 2 (unanimous)
• Hired Jenifer Gable as Clerk 2 in Sheriff's Department (unanimous)
• Promoted Thomas Bryant to Full-Time Corrections Officer (unanimous)
• Ratified hiring of Cindi Sathra as Magisterial District Judge Clerk 1 (unanimous)

Human Services Agency Governing Board

Multiple governing boards are meeting to approve service contracts for the 2026/27 fiscal year and ratify personnel changes. The meetings cover human services, behavioral health, drug and alcohol commissions, and the agency on aging.

• CYS contracts including Chester County detention ($741 per-diem) and Dynamic Counseling Associates (various rates)
• HSA contracts for Lakeville Pantry ($600 annually) and Attorney Jessica Ellis ($1,200 per month)
• Drug and Alcohol Commission contracts for PA Treatment and Healing and Clear Vision Health and Wellness
• Petroshuk Educational Services contract not to exceed $1,177.92
• Personnel actions including the hiring of Ronald Ashton and Elizabeth Goodman

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners are meeting to vote on several service contracts, grant applications, and personnel changes. Key items include an intergovernmental agreement for the Wayne County Correctional Facility to board Pike County inmates and a grant for the Drug Court Coordinator's salary.

• Intergovernmental Agreement between Wayne and Pike Counties for the Wayne County Correctional Facility to board Pike County inmates
• Contract with Petroshuk Educational Services, LLC for Special Instruction not to exceed $1,177.92
• Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency JR1 County Probation Grant for $52,394
• Post Primary Election Integrity Grant certification statement for $70,153.22 in expenditures
• Letter of support for Berlin Township's PennDOT grant to replace a culvert on Navajo Road

The Commissioners approved an agreement to board Pike County inmates at the Wayne County Correctional Facility. They also authorized several grants, including a $52,394 probation grant and a $70,153.22 election integrity certification. Personnel actions included several new hires and one promotion.

• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Pike County for Wayne County Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Approved $52,394 Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency JR1 County Probation Grant (unanimous)
• Approved 90-day Post Primary Election Integrity Grant certification for $70,153.22 in expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Petroshuk Educational Services, LLC not to exceed $1,177.92 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Berlin Township's Navajo Road culvert grant application (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026-27 Human Services Block Grant and Appendix C-1 (unanimous)
• Hired Savannah Yudt as Accountant 1 and Apolinar Vargas as Caseworker 2 (unanimous)
• Promoted Tracy Murphy to Administrative Assistant 1 (unanimous)

Ag Preservation Board

The board will consider approval of minutes from June 17, 2026, and review the financial report showing a state allocation balance of $768,910 with $346,228 encumbered. They will discuss unfinished business including 2024 and 2025 farm applications from Bryant, Giles, Erk, and Peck farms. New business includes ACE monitoring and the Significant Ag Areas map.

• Financial report: State allocation balance $768,910 ($346,228 encumbered), County balance $___________ ($88,572 encumbered)
• 2024 farm applications: William R. & R. Zachary Bryant Partnership state approved 6/11/26; Giles, Dean encumbered, satisfying ROW to exclusion
• 2025 farm applications: Martin Erk appraisal underway; Peck Farm acreage adjustment, can proceed with appraisal
• ACE monitoring discussion under new business
• Significant Ag Areas map discussion under new business

Wayne County Planning Commission

Prison Board

The Wayne County Prison Board will hold an executive session to consider personnel issues, ongoing litigation, and contract matters. The board will also review three old‑business contracts: an updated Wyoming County boarding contract, a nursing services contract, and a boarding agreement with Pike. No new business items are scheduled.

• Executive session on personnel, litigation and contracts
• Updated Wyoming County boarding contract
• Nursing contract
• Boarding agreement with Pike

Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board

The Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will review and approve minutes from April 2026, discuss expiring council terms, and hear a volunteer update noting the end of RSVP. The main discussion will focus on advocacy priorities including Skill Games, Older Adult Protective Services (OAPSA), the PENNCARE line item, the Comprehensive Aging Performance Evaluation (CAPE), and the 2026/27 budget. Program updates will cover Senior Centers, Food Pantry, and Housing.

• Terms expiring 6/30/2026: Lynn Karger, Patricia Nelson, and four vacant seats (one vacancy through 6/30/2028) to be filled
• Volunteer update: RSVP program has ended
• Advocacy discussion on Skill Games, OAPSA, PENNCARE, CAPE, and 26/27 Budget
• Program updates: Senior Centers, Food Pantry, Housing

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider hiring new staff and approving stipends for public defenders, as well as a $20,000 grant for a drug and alcohol treatment program. The meeting will also include a public comment period and the payment of checks.

• Hire Kevin Pimpinelli as County Caseworker 1 at $19.69/hour
• Hire Raymond Bleeker as Maintenance 1 at $14.75/hour
• Hire Blaine Hunter as Part Time Dispatcher Trainee at $17.22/hour
• Approve $20,000 grant for Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
• Approve $3,000 recruitment stipend for Special Assistant Public Defender Lindsay Collins

The commissioners unanimously approved the July 2 minutes and rescinded an employment offer to Ronald Ashton. They changed the start date for Housing Caseworker Stacey Caproni, accepted the resignation of Corrections Officer John Pyatt, and approved a $20,000 grant pass‑through contract for the county drug‑and‑alcohol program. They also hired three staff members and approved payment of bills totaling $1,304,526.87.

• Approved July 2, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Rescinded employment offer to Ronald Ashton (unanimous)
• Changed start date for Housing Caseworker Stacey Caproni to July 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Corrections Officer John Pyatt effective July 15, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 grant pass‑through contract for Wayne County Drug and Alcohol Services (unanimous)
• Hired Kevin Pimpinelli as County Caseworker I (Intake) effective July 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Hired Raymond Bleeker as Maintenance 1 Worker (37.5 hr/week) effective July 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed bills totaling $1,304,526.87 (unanimous)

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District will review financial reports and committee updates. The board is set to approve expenses for district staff, including a camera and web conferencing equipment, and authorize travel for a workshop and conference.

• Approval of financial reports and minutes
• Clearances for staff (approx. $50.00 each)
• Authorization for R. Marques aquatic invasive species workshop (up to $200.00)
• Authorization for J. Knecht AC conference speaker (up to $200.00)
• Purchase of camera ($561.00), webcam ($17.99), and headset ($24.05)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a three-month contract extension for staffing support at Children and Youth Services. The meeting includes several personnel hires and a proclamation for Dairy and Ice Cream Months.

• Three-month contract extension with Service Access Management Inc. through September 30, 2026
• Hire of Kevin Pimpinelli as County Caseworker 1 at $19.40 per hour
• Hire of Jill Tutza as Clerk 1 in the Sheriff's Department at $14.26 per hour
• Hire of Stacie Caproni as Caseworker 1 (Housing) at $18.83 per hour
• Salary increase for Cody Camenisch to $18.72 per hour

The Commissioners adopted the 2026 Dairy and Ice Cream Months proclamation and approved various staffing actions. They also authorized a contract extension for Children and Youth Services and approved several employee resignations.

• Approved June 25, 2026 meeting minutes (2-0; 1 abstention)
• Accepted resignation of 9-1-1 Dispatcher Forrest Mohn (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Material Handler Gary Quick (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Corrections Officer Lucius Bender (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Dairy and Ice Cream Months in Wayne County Proclamation (unanimous)
• Executed three-month contract extension with Service Access Management Inc. (unanimous)
• Tabled hiring of Kevin Pimpinelli as Caseworker 1 due to salary error (unanimous)
• Hired Jill Tutza as Clerk 1 for the Sheriff's Department (unanimous)

Human Services Agency Governing Board

Four governing boards are meeting to discuss contracts for children's services, transportation, behavioral health, and senior care. The boards are also ratifying various hires, resignations, and lease agreements for county-owned spaces.

• Agreement with Service Access Management, Inc. for fiscal staffing from June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 at an annual rate of $276,000
• Amended agreement with Computer Aid, Inc. increasing maximum cost to $325,000
• Lease for 12 bus parking spots at 5th Street and Church Street, Honesdale for $600 monthly
• Lease for county-owned space at 650 ½ Park Street, Honesdale for Laurel House Recovery, LLC to operate a Female Sober Living Home
• Reimbursement of up to $1,400 to Salem Township Board of Supervisors for Hamlin Senior Center

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners are meeting to vote on a hardware and software support contract for 9-1-1 services. The board will also review several personnel actions, including a new hire for the Sheriff's Department and a promotion in the judicial system.

• One-year contract with TruWay Communication for Wayne County 9-1-1 support for $21,480
• Hiring of Ethan Dunn as Sheriff's Deputy at $19.20 per hour
• Promotion of Nicole Guven to Office Manager at $18.22 per hour
• 3 percent salary increase for HSA Fiscal Technician David Booths to $18.55 per hour
• Ratification of Jessica Bivens as MDJ Clerk 1 in District Court 22-3-02

The Commissioners approved a $21,480 hardware and software support contract for Wayne County 9-1-1. The board also accepted multiple resignations, hired a new Sheriff's Deputy, and ratified two judicial personnel actions.

• Approved June 18, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Jason Newbon (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Steven D’Acquisto (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Joel Burnett (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Jessica Bivins (unanimous)
• Approved TruWay Communication 9-1-1 contract for $21,480 (unanimous)
• Hired Ethan Dunn as Sheriff's Deputy effective June 29, 2026 (unanimous)
• Ratified Jessica Bivens as MDJ Clerk 1 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider a professional services agreement with Spall, Rydzewski, Anderson, Lalley and Krajkovich, PC for attorney services for the Tax Claim Office at $85/hour for July 2026 through June 2027. They will also vote on adopting the Wayne County Compensation Plan for Bureau of Talent Acquisition employees and an amendment to the 2021 Cooperation Agreement for RACP Project No. 2566-00 at Sterling Business Park. Multiple personnel actions are proposed, including hires, promotions, pay scale adjustments, and a 3% cost-of-living increase for HSA employees.

• Professional Services Agreement with Spall law firm for Tax Claim Office attorney services at $85/hour for one year
• Adoption of Wayne County Compensation Plan for Bureau of Talent Acquisition employees, effective July 1, 2026
• Amendment to 2021 Cooperation Agreement with WEDCO and PA Office of the Budget for grant access to Lot 3 at Sterling Business Park
• Personnel actions: hire of Elizabeth Goodman as Aging Care Manager 2, promotion of Kasean Wiley to Caseworker 1, addition of Captain title at Correctional Facility
• Natural Heritage Inventory update presented by Steven Schwartz

The Commissioners approved several employee promotions and new hires across various county departments. They also authorized a legal services agreement, updated the county compensation plan, and amended a cooperation agreement.

• Approved June 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Tammy Grey from Magistrate's office (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Marko Anticev from Children and Youth (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Benjamin Swartz from Sheriff's office (unanimous)
• Executed Professional Services Agreement with Spall, Rydzewski, Anderson, Lalley and Krajkovich, PC for $85/hour (unanimous)
• Adopted Wayne County Compensation Plan for Bureau of Talent Acquisition (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to 2021 Cooperation Agreement between Wayne County, WEDCO and PA Office of the Budget (unanimous)
• Hired Elizabeth Goodman as Aging Care Manager 2 (unanimous)

Behavioral & Developments Program/Early Intervention Advisory Board

The Advisory Board is meeting to review administrator reports on staffing vacancies and personnel changes. The agenda includes discussions on program status for ID, BH, and Psych Rehab, as well as housing at Fair Avenue and Transitional Living Apartments.

• Staffing updates including the hire of Abigail Ursich and resignation of Kimberly Yarrish-Simon
• Review of Transitional Living Apartments and Fair Avenue housing
• Discussion of the Northeast Regional Crisis Stabilization Center RTW Project
• Review of Administrative Entity multi-year growth strategy and performance based contracting
• Discussion of a succession plan

County Commissioners

The board will vote on a resolution to declare taking under eminent domain for a temporary and permanent easement of a property in Starrucca Borough. They will also consider a First‑Time Homebuyers grant for a property in Honesdale Borough, an addendum to the Spartan LTC contract for medical services at the county correctional facility, and a new MOU with correctional facility sergeants. Several personnel hires and salary approvals for county human services and planning staff are on the agenda.

• Resolution No. 11-6-2026: eminent‑domain easement for property in Starrucca Borough
• First‑Time Homebuyers grant through Act 137 for a property in Honesdale Borough
• Addendum to contract with Spartan LTC for additional medical services at Wayne County Correctional Facility
• MOU with bargaining unit of first‑level supervisors (sergeants) at the correctional facility (2026‑2029)
• Personnel hires: Stacie Caproni (Caseworker 1, $18.28/hr), Christopher Burnis (Fiscal Tech‑CYS, $16.99/hr), Lee Frutchey (Clerk 2 Dispatcher, $14.03/hr), Christina Bednarek (Planning/GIS Technician, $18.25/hr)

The Commissioners approved a First Time Homebuyers grant, ratified a correctional facility contract addendum, and adopted an eminent domain resolution for Starrucca Borough. Several personnel actions were taken, including hiring new staff for Human Services, Planning, and Transportation, as well as accepting multiple resignations.

• Approved June 4, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rescinded employment offer for Amy Hamman (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Karen Zweier (unanimous)
• Terminated employment of Frances Montaperto (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Brenda Albright (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Caitlin Burkhead (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Jessie Heimbach (unanimous)
• Approved First Time Homebuyers grant for Honesdale Borough (unanimous)

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District will open bids for the Wallenpaupack Creek ACAP project, consider a $7,500 funding request for the County Farm Master Site Plan, and review a $330 Bluebeam software purchase. Various staff reports and an executive session on personnel and real estate are also scheduled.

• Bid opening for Wallenpaupack Creek ACAP project
• County Farm Master Site Plan Funding Request $7,500
• Bluebeam Review Program purchase for N. Hessling ($330)
• 2025 Audit Report (old business)
• Executive session to discuss personnel and real estate

Prison Board

The Wayne County Prison Board will hear the warden's monthly report and discuss updates on union contracts and the sergeant's MOU. The board will review an updated boarding contract with Wyoming County and consider a new boarding agreement with Pike County. Physician and nursing updates are also on the agenda. A public comment period and executive session on personnel, litigation, and contracts are scheduled.

• Update on union contract and sergeant's MOU
• Updated Wyoming County boarding contract
• Boarding agreement with Pike County
• Physician and nursing updates

County Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on applying for a $100,000 USDA Local Food Promotion Program grant and a $18,000 DCNR recreation management grant. They will also consider multiple personnel actions including hiring a clerk, promoting and hiring corrections officers, and increasing pay for corrections and probation staff. Routine items include approving minutes, paying checks, and a pension fund access request.

• Motion to apply for $100,000 USDA Agricultural Marketing Services Local Food Promotion Program grant
• Motion to apply for $18,000 DCNR PEER grant to evaluate county recreation management
• Hiring of Shannon Rewoldt as Clerk 3 at Wayne County Transportation at $14.66/hour
• Pay increases for three corrections officers and one adult probation officer per collective bargaining agreements
• Hiring of two part-time corrections officers and two food services workers at the correctional facility

The commissioners approved several new hires for the correctional facility, transportation, and human services. They also authorized two grant-related actions involving the USDA and DCNR.

• Approved May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Diane Gibbons effective June 29, 2026
• Accepted resignation of Thomas King effective June 1, 2026
• Accepted resignation of Beth Thomas effective June 12, 2026
• Terminated employment of Samantha Slebodnik effective May 19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized $100,000 USDA-Agricultural Marketing Services grant application (unanimous)
• Executed $26,700 USDA cost share letter of verification (unanimous)
• Executed USDA Evidence of Critical Infrastructure (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider motions to adopt a resolution urging the state to raise the 9-1-1 surcharge to $2.20, approve a $500,000 funding letter for a worker housing project, and enter into lease agreements for sober living and office space.

• Resolution urging PA General Assembly to increase 9-1-1 surcharge to $2.20
• Letter of support for Settlers Cares Foundation for $500,000 in funding
• Lease agreement for Female Sober Living Home at 650 ½ Park Street, Honesdale
• Lease agreement for office space at 306 10th Street, Honesdale
• Hiring of Kathleen Fracassi as Social Services Aide I at $14.03 per hour

The board adopted Resolution No. 28‑05‑2026 urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to raise the 9‑1‑1 surcharge to $2.20 to fund the NextGen 9‑1‑1 system. The Commissioners also approved several lease agreements, a letter of support for a $500,000 housing project, and the payment of $2,173,379.48 in county bills. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 28‑05‑2026 urging $2.20 9‑1‑1 surcharge (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Settlers Cares Foundation $500,000 housing project (unanimous)
• Entered lease with Laurel House Recovery, LLC for female sober living home, effective June 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Entered lease with Little Creek Outpatient Services, LLC for office space, effective July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Requested 6‑month extension for Advanced Manufacturing Facility RACP Project No. 3060‑00 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Kathleen Fracassi as Social Services Aide I, effective June 29, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Amy Hammen as Part‑Time Van Driver, effective June 15, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of county bills totaling $2,173,379.48 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

Wayne County Commissioners are meeting to vote on several service contracts and grant applications. The agenda includes a collective bargaining agreement for correctional facility staff and personnel hiring actions.

• Increase maximum cost to $325,000 for Computer Aid, Inc. consultancy services for Children and Youth Services
• Application for $250,000 DCNR grant and $102,000 local match for Hankins Pond Park Rehabilitation and Development Project, Phase 2
• Four-year collective bargaining agreement (2026-2029) for AFSCME members at Wayne County Correctional Facility
• Agreement with Service Access Management, Inc. for fiscal staffing at an annual rate of $276,000
• Adoption of Foster Care Month Proclamation

The commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution to apply for a $250,000 DCNR grant and approved a $102,000 local commitment to complete Phase 2 of the Hankins Pond Park Rehabilitation project. They also amended the County’s consultancy agreement with Computer Aid, Inc., adopted the Foster Care Month proclamation, ratified a four‑year collective bargaining agreement for the correctional facility, and entered a staffing agreement with Service Access Management, Inc. In addition, the board accepted several resignations and approved multiple new hires.

• Adopted Foster Care Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Amended consultancy agreement with Computer Aid, Inc. to 2,600 hours and $325,000 cost (unanimous)
• Authorized application for $250,000 DCNR grant for Hankins Pond Park Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $102,000 local funding commitment for Hankins Pond Park Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Ratified four‑year collective bargaining agreement for AFSCME at the Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Entered staffing agreement with Service Access Management, Inc. at $276,000 annually (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Sunshine Bryan, Kimberly Yarrish‑Simon, Elizabeth Ennis, and Michael Freethy (unanimous)
• Approved hires of Abigail Ursich, James Cotter, Walker Carney, Wyatt Rutherford, and Frank Cianella (unanimous)