Wayne County public meetings in 2025

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote to reappoint members to the Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District Board and appoint a new member to fill an unexpired term. The board will also approve a $30,000 grant for sheriff department radios and set the 2026 mileage reimbursement rate.

• Reappoint 6 members to Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District Board
• Appoint Madelyn Garcia to fill unexpired term on Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District Board
• Approve $30,000 grant for Wayne County Sheriff's Department radios
• Set 2026 mileage reimbursement rate at 68 cents per mile
• Promote Matt Cerra and James Wayman to full-time dispatcher and deputy director positions

The board unanimously approved the acceptance of Grant No. C000094633 for $30,000 to purchase radios for the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department. They also set the 2026 employee mileage reimbursement rate at .68 cents per mile. In addition, the commissioners reappointed six members to the Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District Board, appointed Madelyn Garcia to fill a vacant board seat, and approved several personnel actions and bill payments.

• Approved minutes from Dec 23, 2025 (corrected Wayne Bank figure) – unanimous
• Accepted resignation of Children and Youth Caseworker Emma Marvin – unanimous
• Terminated Assistant Public Defender Debra Domenick – unanimous
• Accepted retirement of Amy Bidwell, Aging Care Manager – unanimous
• Reappointed Michele Long, Amy Burnett, Doug Hayes, Tom Macdonough, Brian Schan, Andy Weist to Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District Board – unanimous
• Appointed Madelyn Garcia to fill remainder of Rachael Marques' term on the same board – unanimous
• Approved acceptance of Grant No. C000094633 for $30,000 for sheriff radios – unanimous
• Set employee mileage reimbursement rate for 2026 at .68 cents per mile – unanimous

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on the 2026 Compensation Plan, set to take effect on January 1, 2026. They will also consider financial statements for the Transportation Program, open sealed bids for 2026 Tax Anticipation Notes, and approve employee classification and title changes for 2026. Additional motions include reappointments to county boards and personnel actions such as hiring a Social Service Aide.

• Adopt the Wayne County Compensation Plan effective Jan. 1, 2026
• Approve 2024‑2025 financial statements and auditor report for the Transportation Program
• Open sealed bids for 2026 Tax Anticipation Notes received by Dec. 22, 2025
• Approve 2026 employee classification and title changes
• Hire Emani Wallace as a Social Service Aide at $14.25/hr, effective Jan. 12, 2026

The board unanimously approved the 2026 Tax Anticipation Note, selecting The Dime Bank as the low‑bidder at 2.97% with no additional cost. They also adopted the 2026 employee classification/title changes and the Wayne County Compensation Plan effective Jan. 1, 2026. Additional actions included approving the SAVIN Maintenance and Service Agreement, adopting Resolution 23‑12‑25 for the Hospital and Health Authority, reappointing members to the Hospital and Health Authority and Agricultural Land Preservation Board, and authorizing payment of $1,176,143.86 in bills.

• Approved 2026 Tax Anticipation Note with The Dime Bank (2.97%) – unanimous
• Adopted 2026 employee classification/title changes – unanimous
• Adopted Wayne County Compensation Plan effective Jan. 1, 2026 – unanimous
• Approved SAVIN Maintenance and Service Agreement for 2026 – unanimous
• Accepted Resolution 23‑12‑25 amending Hospital and Health Authority bylaws – unanimous
• Reappointed Earl Marshall to a 5‑year term on the Hospital and Health Authority – unanimous
• Reappointed Brad Bates to a 3‑year term on the Agricultural Land Preservation Board – unanimous
• Approved payment of $1,176,143.86 in county bills – unanimous

Human Services Agency Governing Board

The board will approve the November 21 minutes and address several personnel actions, including resignations and anniversary recognitions. It will approve a $197,000 consulting service agreement for Children and Youth Services and acknowledge receipt of a $611,005 first‑quarter advance for the FY 2025/2026 Community Mental Services Block Grant. Additional items include a budget revision for Children and Youth Services and updates from the Bureau of Talent Acquisitions, Transportation, and other departments.

• Approval of $611,005 first‑quarter advance payment for FY 2025/2026 Community Mental Services Block Grant
• Approval of $197,000 service agreement between Children and Youth Services and CAI (July 1 2025‑June 30 2026)
• Approval of CYS 2025 budget revision for July 1 2024‑June 30 2025
• Acceptance of resignations from Transportation Van Driver Samuel Siepiela and Casework Manager Stephanie Bryant
• Employee anniversary recognitions for multiple staff members

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Board of Commissioners will vote on several financial actions, including a $209,850 purchase agreement for upgraded security system controls at the County Correctional Facility and grant applications of $47,606 and $90,000 for Probation salaries and program costs. They will also consider intergovernmental agreements for domestic relations services and a contract for a temporary special assistant district attorney. The meeting will conclude with discussion of the 2026 budget, tax levy rates, and adoption of the General Fund Budget.

• Approve $209,850 purchase agreement with Cornerstone Inc. for correctional facility security system
• Approve $47,606 Grant in Aid for Wayne County Probation salaries
• Approve $90,000 Intermediate Punishment Program grant for Probation costs
• Adopt 2026 General Fund Budget of $43,338,487
• Execute 2026 tax levy setting General Fund assessment at 3.223 mills and Debt Service at 0.26 mill

The board unanimously approved a $209,850 purchase agreement with Cornerstone Inc. to upgrade security system controls at the Wayne County Correctional Facility. Grant applications totaling $137,606 were approved for probation‑related salaries and services. The 2026 tax levy was set at 3.223 mills for the General Fund and 0.26 mills for Debt Service, and the General Fund Budget of $43,338,487 was adopted. Additional actions included two intergovernmental agreements, a contract with Attorney Patrick L. Robinson, and the hiring of a part‑time meal transporter.

• Approved purchase agreement with Cornerstone Inc. for $209,850 security upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved Grant in Aid of $47,606 for Wayne County Probation salaries (unanimous)
• Approved Intermediate Punishment Program grant of $90,000 for probation costs (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Court of Common Pleas and Sheriff for Domestic Relations (Oct 1 2025‑Sept 30 2030) (unanimous)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Attorney Steven Burlein for legal services (Oct 1 2025‑Sept 30 2030) (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Attorney Patrick L. Robinson as Temporary Special Assistant District Attorney for 2026 (unanimous)
• Executed 2026 tax levy setting General Fund tax at 3.223 mills and Debt Service at 0.26 mills (total 3.483 mills) (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 General Fund Budget of $43,338,487 (unanimous)

Ag Preservation Board

The Wayne County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will review the financial report showing a state allocation balance of $510,210, of which $304,428 is encumbered, and a county balance that is not specified. Unfinished business includes a request for an additional residential structure in Damascus Township and the completion of surveys and installment sale agreements for Highland Farm and Dean Giles farm, each to be encumbered by 12/31/25. New business covers board terms ending December 31, 2026, the 2026 meeting schedule, certification of funds, and updates on ASA and ACE applications. The agenda also provides two periods for public comment.

• Review state allocation balance $510,210 with $304,428 encumbered
• County balance amount not provided (encumbered $88,572)
• Request for additional residential structure – Damascus Township
• Agreement of Sale for Highland Farm – installment, encumber by 12/31/25
• Agreement of Sale for Dean Giles farm – installment, encumber by 12/31/25

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners are meeting to approve grant funding for affordable housing and a first-time homebuyer. The board will also review bids for the Hankins Pond Park project and a 2026 solicitor contract for Attorney John Martin.

• $25,000 Act 137 grant for United Neighborhood Centers for affordable worker housing in Honesdale
• $3,000 Act 137 First Time Homebuyers grant for a property in Clinton Township
• Contract for Attorney John Martin for 2026 solicitor services
• Awarding of the Hankins Pond Park project bid
• Amendment to Wayne County Health and Hospital Authority bylaws regarding residency

The commissioners unanimously approved the December 4 minutes, accepted Corrections Officer Damian McCoy’s resignation, certified the FY 2024‑25 Human Services Block Grant, renewed the county attorney contract for 2026, and approved the COOP/COG plans. They also approved a $25,000 Act 137 grant for affordable worker housing, a $3,000 first‑time‑homebuyer grant, cancelled two public work sessions and scheduled business meetings, and tabled a health‑authority bylaw amendment. The board entered the Hankins Pond Park bids and awarded the contract to Rutledge Excavating for $168,794, approved staff transfers and promotions, and authorized payment of bills totaling $1,281,017.39.

• Approved December 4 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Corrections Officer Damian McCoy (unanimous)
• Certified FY 2024‑25 Human Services Block Grant (unanimous)
• Renewed attorney John Martin contract for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 Act 137 grant to United Neighborhood Centers (unanimous)
• Cancelled public Work Sessions Dec 23 & 30, scheduled Business meetings (unanimous)
• Awarded Hankins Pond Park contract to Rutledge Excavating for $168,794 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $1,281,017.39 (unanimous)

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District will review reports, old business, and committee reports before addressing new business items. The main decision is to adopt DGLVR QAB funding recommendations for five road projects totaling $460,109.44. Additional agenda items include educational material for pesticide applicator licenses, a cover‑crop reimbursement, and a $100 donation to PA Envirathon.

• BRUCHER ROAD, Damascus Township – $122,024.94
• SHAFFER ROAD, South Canaan Township – $160,505.00
• BAKERS HILL ROAD, Damascus Township – $81,493.60
• TOWN HILL ROAD, Clinton Township – $25,720.90
• UNDERWOOD ROAD, Preston Township – $70,365.00

Prison Board

The board will review the November 10 minutes, hear the warden’s November report, and accept public comments. An executive session will address personnel matters, litigation and contracts. Old business includes updates on inmate boarding. New business covers scheduling the 2026 meetings and discussing prison policies.

• Executive Session on personnel, litigation and contracts
• Inmate boarding updates
• Setting 2026 meeting dates, locations and times
• Prison policies discussion

The board unanimously approved the November 10 minutes and accepted the Warden’s report. It recessed to an executive session on contracts and litigation, then voted to set 2026 meeting times to the second Monday of each month at 11:00 a.m., with an October exception. The board also directed administration to create a policy restricting release of surveillance video without a court order, and then adjourned.

• Approved November 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Warden Williams’ report (unanimous)
• Recessed to executive session on contracts and litigation (unanimous)
• Set 2026 meeting schedule to second Monday at 11:00 a.m., except October (unanimous)
• Directed administration to draft policy restricting surveillance video release without court order (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on budget revisions and certifications for Children and Youth Services (CYS). The body is also reviewing a reimbursement agreement with PennDOT and a grant extension for the Sterling Business Park. Personnel actions include the hiring of a part-time Professional Assistant District Attorney.

• Authorization to solicit quotes for a $2.5 million 2026 Tax Anticipation Note
• PennDOT Reimbursement Agreement R25040013 for the Church Street Bridge project in Hawley
• 6-month extension request for $1,000,000 RACP Grant No. 3060-00 for the Advanced Manufacturing Facility at Sterling Business Park
• CYS Act 148 fourth quarter certification statement of $7,695,451 in expenditures and revenues
• Hiring of Robert P. Sheils III as Part Time Professional Assistant District Attorney at $37,232 annually

The Wayne County Commissioners approved several financial and administrative items, including a $2.5 million tax anticipation note, a $1 million grant extension, and a PennDOT reimbursement agreement. They also accepted resignations, terminated a deputy, hired a part-time assistant district attorney, and approved a large batch of bills totaling over $1 million.

• Approved $2.5M Tax Anticipation Note solicitation (unanimous)
• Approved 6-month extension for $1M RACP Grant for Advanced Manufacturing Facility (unanimous)
• Approved Reimbursement Agreement R25040013 with PennDOT for Church Street Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved CYS 2025 budget revision (unanimous)
• Approved CYS Act 148 certification with $7,695,451 in expenditures/revenues (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Creative Arts Council (unanimous)
• Hired Robert P. Sheils III as part-time Assistant DA (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $333,590.02 plus other vouchers (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider several agenda items, including employee recognitions and budget matters. They will vote on a service agreement that lets Wayne County Children and Youth Services use CAI for consulting from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with a maximum cost of $197,000. They will also review and post the proposed 2026 General Fund and Debt Service Budget for public inspection. Additional motions cover personnel promotions, a holiday schedule, and authorizing the Chairman to sign a workforce development grant agreement.

• Approve service agreement with CAI for consulting services ($197,000) for Children and Youth Services
• Approve FY 2024-25 year‑end income and expenditure report for Early Intervention
• Authorize Chairman Smith to sign Workforce Development Board Grant Agreement through June 30, 2029
• Adopt 2026 holiday schedule for the Wayne County Courthouse and Administrative Offices
• Present and post the proposed 2026 Wayne County General Fund and Debt Service Budget for public inspection

The board approved a service agreement with CAI for consulting services costing up to $197,000. They also authorized the Local Workforce Development Board Grant through June 30, 2029, adopted the 2026 holiday schedule, and ordered the proposed 2026 General Fund and Debt Service Budget to be posted for public inspection. Additionally, they terminated part‑time Office Assistant Jacob Millon, ratified the resignation of part‑time Clerk Sandra Volpa, tabled the Early Intervention FY 2024‑25 report, and approved a series of bills for payment.

• Approved service agreement with CAI for consulting services (max $197,000)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Local Workforce Development Board Grant Agreement (through 6/30/2029)
• Adopted 2026 Holiday Schedule for County Courthouse and Administrative Offices
• Ordered posting and advertising of proposed 2026 General Fund and Debt Service Budget
• Terminated part‑time Office Assistant Jacob Millon effective 11/20/2025
• Ratified resignation of part‑time Clerk Sandra Volpa effective 2/28/2025
• Tabled FY 2024‑25 Early Intervention income and expenditure report
• Approved payment of listed bills and checks totaling $1,175,914.57

Human Services Agency Governing Board

The Human Services Governing Board will approve minutes from the October 17 meeting and consider a series of child and youth services contracts with per‑diem rates ranging from $25.00 to $1,113.00. It will ratify several staffing actions, including hires, promotions, and a resignation. The board will also vote on a $443,000 grant application to the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for housing‑related uses. Updates on talent acquisition, children and youth services, transportation, and overall human services will be presented.

• Approval of $443,000 grant application with Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
• Contract approvals for Summit School per‑diem rates up to $1,113.00
• Contract approvals for Cater 2 You Youth Haven per‑diem $641.67
• Contract approvals for Bair Foundation foster‑care per‑diem rates $100.18‑$96.86
• Ratifications to hire and promote Social Services Aides and a County Caseworker

Transportation

The board will approve the July 2025 meeting minutes, review quarterly statistics, and hear updates on driver and office staffing. It will also receive a status report on five Ford Transit vehicles on order, five retirements, and the new transportation facility near the 911 Emergency Operations Center, which is in excavation with substantial completion projected for November 9 2026 and final completion on January 8 2027.

• Approve minutes from the July 2025 meeting
• Driver positions update: nine open positions with postings and interviews in process
• Office positions update: one Dispatcher and one Operations Manager position open, postings in process
• Vehicle update: five Ford Transit vehicles on order and five vehicles retiring this year
• New transportation facility near the 911 Emergency Operations Center in excavation stage; substantial completion November 9 2026, final completion January 8 2027

Local Interagency Council for Early Intervention

The Wayne County Local Interagency Coordinating Council will review the Professional Standards Statement and the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will hear input from childcare providers and parent members, as well as updates from agencies such as ELRC, Head Start, KITE, and the LICC Agreement. The meeting is for discussion and information sharing; no formal decisions are noted.

• Review of Professional Standards Statement
• Review of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Input from childcare providers
• Input from parent members
• LICC Agreement Update

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider several motions, including adopting a Rural Health Day 2025 proclamation, reappointing William Troop to the Planning Commission, approving a lease addendum with Hawley Borough that raises monthly rent to $1,250, allocating a $3,000 Act 137 first‑time homebuyer grant, and hiring three staff members at specified hourly rates. They will also address routine business such as paying checks and providing updates.

• Approve addendum to rental agreement with Hawley Borough, increasing rent to $1,250 per month
• Allocate $3,000 Act 137 first‑time homebuyers grant to JS
• Hire Deputy Sheriff Alyssa A. Jennings at $19.20 per hour (40‑hour week)
• Hire Part‑time Maintenance I Joshua Bivens at $11.25 per hour (25‑hour week)
• Hire Administrative Assistant Nadine Parnther at $16.25 per hour (37.5‑hour week)

The board adopted the Rural Health Day 2025 Proclamation and reappointed William Troop to the Planning Commission for a four‑year term. They approved an addendum to the rental agreement with Hawley Borough, raising monthly rent to $1,250, and allocated a $3,000 Act 137 first‑time homebuyers grant to JS. The commissioners also hired a Deputy Sheriff, a part‑time Maintenance I, and an Administrative Assistant, and approved payment of numerous county bills.

• Adopt Rural Health Day 2025 Proclamation (unanimous)
• Reappoint William Troop to Wayne County Planning Commission (4‑year term, unanimous)
• Approve addendum to Hawley Borough rental agreement, rent increased to $1,250 (unanimous)
• Approve Act 137 first‑time homebuyers grant to JS, $3,000 (unanimous)
• Hire Deputy Sheriff Alyssa A. Jennings, effective Dec 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Hire part‑time Maintenance I Joshua Bivens, effective Dec 1 2025 (unanimous)
• Hire Administrative Assistant Nadine Parnther, effective Dec 14 2025 (unanimous)
• Approve county bills for payment (checks No. 137839‑137915 and others, unanimous)

County Commissioners

Commissioners will consider several appointments and reappointments to the Wayne County Conservation District Board and Planning Commission. They will vote on a resolution authorizing the county to apply for a $157,500 statewide LSA grant for a Conservation Education Center at the Van Scott Nature Reserve in Berlin Township. The board will also adopt recommended amendments to the Agricultural Land Preservation Board bylaws.

• Nominate Karl Eisenhauer (Palmyra Township) to a four‑year term as Farmer Director on the Conservation District Board (2026‑2029)
• Nominate Paul Kowalczyk (Berlin Township) to a four‑year term as Public Director on the Conservation District Board (2026‑2029)
• Nominate Brian W. Smith (Damascus Township) to a one‑year term as County Commissioner Director on the Conservation District Board (2026)
• Approve Resolution No. 13‑11‑2025 to apply for a $157,500 LSA grant for a Conservation Education Center at Van Scott Nature Reserve in Berlin Township
• Adopt recommended amendments to the bylaws of the Wayne County Agricultural Land Preservation Board

The board unanimously approved a resolution to apply for a $157,500 statewide LSA grant for a Conservation Education Center at the Van Scott Nature Reserve. They also approved the November 6 minutes, accepted a transportation driver’s resignation, made several board nominations and reappointments, and approved payment of listed bills.

• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Transportation Van Driver Samuel Siepiela (unanimous)
• Nominated Karl Eisenhauer to a four‑year Farmer Director term on the Conservation District Board (unanimous)
• Nominated Paul Kowalczyk to a four‑year Public Director term on the Conservation District Board (unanimous)
• Nominated Brian W. Smith to a one‑year County Commissioner Director term on the Conservation District Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Kurt Caruth to a four‑year term on the Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 13‑11‑2025 to apply for a $157,500 LSA grant for a Conservation Education Center (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment, including checks 137762‑138838, total $3,077,908.54 (unanimous)

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District will review routine reports and financial statements, then consider several new business items. These include a $5,500 amendment for Hopkins Road permit engineering, a commitment letter for an environmental education grant, and reimbursements for cover‑crop expenses. The board will also discuss a conference travel budget not to exceed $500 and the purchase of two biology books totaling $64.52.

• Hopkins Road amendment – additional $5,500.00 for permit engineering
• Commitment letter for the environmental education grant
• Book purchases – total $64.52
• Palms conference travel – not to exceed $500.00
• Cover‑crop reimbursement approvals totaling $9,936.39

Ag Preservation Board

The board will discuss the status of 2024 farm applications and a request for an additional residential structure in Damascus Township. Members will also review a state allocation balance of $510,210.00 and discuss House Bill 1059 regarding land trusts.

• State Allocation balance of $510,210.00 ($304,428 encumbered)
• Request for additional residential structure in Damascus Township
• 2024 Farm Applications for Highland Farm and Dean Giles
• Discussion of House Bill 1059 regarding land trusts acquiring ACE
• 2026 Program Recertification and Rural Enterprise language

Prison Board

The Prison Board will review the Warden's October 2025 report and hold an executive session regarding personnel, litigation, and contracts. The board will also discuss inmate boarding and mail updates.

• MAT injectable pricing
• Inmate boarding updates
• Inmate mail follow up discussion
• Executive session on personnel, litigation, and contracts

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting and accepted the Warden’s report. It also voted to hold an executive session on personnel, litigation, and contract matters. A policy was adopted that all inmate mail addressed to the District Attorney or courts will be routed through the US Postal Service. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of October 6 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted the Warden’s report (unanimous)
• Held executive session on personnel, litigation, and contracts (unanimous)
• Directed inmate mail to District Attorney or courts be sent via US Postal Service (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The board will vote on filing a $443,000 grant application with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for housing-related uses. They will also address meeting cancellations, a $5,000 memorandum of understanding with the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance, and a resolution to seek a $250,000 state grant for a sewer line extension tied to a YMCA and agriculture innovation project. Additional items include a county letter committing $901,009.28 as local match for the same project and several personnel hiring actions.

• Motion to approve filing a $443,000 grant application with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for housing-related uses
• Motion to cancel the November 27, 2025 Commissioners meeting and reschedule it for November 26, 2025, and to cancel the November 25, 2025 work session due to lack of quorum
• Motion to execute an MOU with Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance as sub‑grantor for a $5,000 workforce activity grant
• Resolution to apply for a $250,000 Statewide LSA Grant for extending the Central Wayne Sewer Line for the proposed Wayne County YMCA/Wayne County Agriculture Innovation Center in Cherry Ridge Township
• Letter to DCED committing $901,009.28 in county funding as local match for the YMCA/Agriculture Innovation Center project

The commissioners unanimously approved a $443,000 grant application to the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency and adopted a resolution to seek a $250,000 state grant for the YMCA/Agriculture Innovation Center. They also committed $901,009.28 of county funds as the local match for that project and executed a $5,000 MOU with the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance. Additional actions included canceling and rescheduling meetings, hiring two part‑time corrections officers, and approving a series of county bills for payment.

• Approved filing a $443,000 grant application with Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (unanimous)
• Cancelled November 27 meeting, rescheduled to November 26; cancelled November 25 work session (unanimous)
• Executed MOU with Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance for $5,000 sub‑grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 06‑11‑2025 to apply for $250,000 Statewide LSA Grant for YMCA/Agriculture Innovation Center (unanimous)
• Committed $901,009.28 county funding as local match for the same project (unanimous)
• Hired Ciera Phillips as part‑time Corrections Officer, effective Dec 1 (unanimous)
• Hired Kassidy Mercado as part‑time Corrections Officer, effective Dec 1 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed bills for various vendors (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on several motions, including adopting the 2025 Red Ribbon Week proclamation and extending the Honesdale Hospitality Project for six months. They will also consider tax rebates for two property owners, award two Act 137 grants, and approve multiple personnel actions. The agenda includes routine items such as paying checks dated Oct. 30, 2025, and providing updates from the commissioners.

• Adopt the 2025 Red Ribbon Week proclamation
• Approve a 6‑month extension for RACP No. 2022‑3599, the Honesdale Hospitality Project
• Grant $8,000 to Workforce Wayne LLC for a Workforce Housing Stabilization and Support Initiative
• Tax rebate of $671.06 to Ryan C. Merva for 2025‑26 Veteran Tax Exemption
• Hire Kayla Felton as a Probation Officer with an annual salary of $43,077

The board unanimously adopted the Red Ribbon Week proclamation and approved a six‑month extension for the Honesdale Hospitality Project (RACP No. 2022‑3599). They also approved three county tax rebates totaling $1,125.74 and awarded two Wayne County Act 137 grants totaling $11,000. Additional unanimous actions included several hires, promotions, and approval of bills for payment totaling $1,547,301.25.

• Adopt 2025 Red Ribbon Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approve 6‑month extension for RACP No. 2022‑3599 (unanimous)
• Approve tax rebate to Ryan C. Merva $671.06 (unanimous)
• Approve tax rebate to Robert W. Henkelman $192.73 for 2024‑25 (unanimous)
• Approve tax rebate to Robert W. Henkelman $261.95 for 2023‑24 (unanimous)
• Award Wayne County Act 137 First Time Homebuyers’ Grant $3,000 to C.B. (unanimous)
• Award Wayne County Act 137 Grant $8,000 to Workforce Wayne LLC (unanimous)
• Hire Kayla Felton as Probation Officer, effective Nov 3 2025 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The board will vote on a resolution authorizing Chairman Brian W. Smith to execute an agreement for an upcoming bridge project (Document R2504001). It will also adopt an ordinance allowing the Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation to acquire rights of way needed for the same bridge project (Document R25040013). Additional items include several personnel hires and promotions, payment of checks, and routine updates.

• Adopt Resolution No. 23-10-2025 authorizing Chairman Brian W. Smith to execute agreement for bridge project (Document R2504001)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 23-10-2025 authorizing Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation to acquire rights of way for bridge project (Document R25040013)
• Hire Christine Engelhardt as Clerk II in Tax Claim office at $14 per hour, 40‑hour week
• Hire Samantha Black and Jessica Detweiler as Social Services Aide 1 at $14.23 per hour, 37.5‑hour week, Children and Youth Services
• Promote Corrections Officer Joseph Hinkley to Sergeant at $31.34 per hour; demote Sergeant Mark Santoli to Deputy at $26.69 per hour

The board approved the October 16 minutes and adopted Resolution No. 23-10-2025 and Ordinance No. 23-10-2025, authorizing the county chairman and PennDOT to move forward with a bridge project. They also approved several staff hires, a promotion, a demotion, and authorized payment of bills totaling $569,207.90.

• Approved October 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-10-2025 authorizing Chairman to execute bridge project agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 23-10-2025 authorizing PennDOT to acquire rights of way for bridge project (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Christine Engelhardt as Clerk II, Tax Claim office (effective Nov 3, pending clearances) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Samantha Black and Jennifer Detweiler as Social Services Aide 1, Children and Youth Services (effective Dec 1, pending clearances) (unanimous)
• Promoted Corrections Officer Joseph Hinkley to Sergeant (effective Oct 26) (unanimous)
• Accepted voluntary demotion of Sergeant Mark Santoli to Deputy (effective Oct 12) (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $569,207.90, including checks 137342‑137432 (unanimous)

Human Services Agency Governing Board

The Governing Board is reviewing multiple service contracts for Children and Youth Services and Behavioral and Developmental Programs. The meeting includes ratifying previous personnel changes and approving budget estimates for FY 2026-27.

• FY 25/26 foster care contracts with Auberle, Appalachian Youth Services, and Cornell Abraxas Group
• CSI Corporate Security and Investigations LLC contract with $110.00 per-diem rates for various investigation services
• Ratification of the CYS Needs Based Plan and Budget Estimate for FY 2026-27
• Approval of a $7,000 engagement letter with Bradley T. Murray for the Transportation Program audit
• Behavioral health contract ratifications including Step by Step, Inc. (up to $72,750) and Center for Community Resources (up to $25,000)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on a resolution to apply for a zero-percent interest bridge loan from the Pennsylvania Department of the Treasury. The body is also considering a professional services agreement with Powerline Professional LLC and extensions for the ARC Wayne County Food Locker Pilot Program.

• Resolution No. 16-10-2025 for a $1,054,000 bridge loan from the PA Department of the Treasury
• Professional services agreement with Powerline Professional LLC for grant writing and consulting
• 6 month no-cost extension for the ARC Wayne County Food Locker Pilot Program
• Budget modification for the Food Locker Pilot Program grant
• Letter of support to PA DEP for a central sewage hookup for Little Playroom Daycare in Palmyra Township

The board adopted Resolution No. 16‑10‑2025, unanimously authorizing the County to apply to the Pennsylvania Department of the Treasury for a bridge loan of $1,101,627 during the state budget impasse. They also approved a six‑month, no‑cost extension of the ARC Wayne County Food Locker Pilot Program and a budget modification to align grant costs. A professional services agreement with Powerline Professional LLC for grant writing and consulting was approved, and the Go Orange‑Challenge Accepted Day proclamation was adopted. Finally, the commissioners unanimously approved payment of listed bills totaling $1,339,703.31.

• Adopted Resolution No. 16‑10‑2025 authorizing a $1,101,627 bridge loan application (unanimous)
• Approved a 6‑month no‑cost extension for the ARC Food Locker Pilot Program (unanimous)
• Approved budget modification to align ARC Food Locker Pilot grant categories (unanimous)
• Entered professional services agreement with Powerline Professional LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Go Orange‑Challenge Accepted Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support to PA DEP for Little Playroom Daycare sewage hookup (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Katrina Morrison, Administrative Assistant, Area Agency on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed bills totaling $1,339,703.31 (unanimous)

Ag Preservation Board

The Wayne County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will review minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting and receive a financial report showing a state allocation balance of $510,210.00, of which $304,428 is encumbered. Unfinished business includes a request for an additional residential structure in Damascus Township and updates on 2024 farm applications for Highland Farm and Dean Giles, both with surveys underway. New business features a motion to amend the board’s bylaws and updates on ACE monitoring and applications. Public comment will be taken before adjournment.

• State allocation balance: $510,210.00 ($304,428 encumbered)
• Request for additional residential structure – Damascus Township
• 2024 farm applications: Highland Farm survey underway; Dean Giles survey underway
• Bylaws amendments (motion)
• ACE monitoring updates

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a site license agreement for equipment on a tower at Irving Cliff in Honesdale Borough. The meeting includes a resolution to apply for Community Development Block Grant funding and several personnel salary and promotion actions.

• Site license agreement with ICON Technologies, Inc. for equipment on the Irving Cliff tower in Honesdale Borough
• Resolution No. 09-10-2025 to apply for Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development funding via the Community Development Block Grant program
• Promotion of Gabriell Shepherd to Full Time Dispatcher 1 at $18.92 per hour
• Promotion of Christina Pane to Aging Care Manager 1 at $18.55 per hour
• Promotion of Brenda Enslin to Clerical Supervisor 1 at $19.73 per hour

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the October 2 meeting and accepted the resignation of part‑time Corrections Officer Ashley Burns. They adopted a proclamation for L1CAM Syndrome Awareness Day and changed the start time of the October 30 commissioners meeting to 1:00 p.m. The board entered a site‑license agreement with ICON Technologies, Inc. and adopted Resolution No. 09‑10‑2025 to apply for Community Development Block Grant funding for several road and housing projects. They also approved payment of numerous county bills and authorized several staff promotions and hires.

• Approved October 2 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Corrections Officer Ashley Burns (unanimous)
• Adopted L1CAM Syndrome Awareness Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Changed start time of Oct 30 commissioners meeting to 1:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Entered site‑license agreement with ICON Technologies, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 09‑10‑2025 to submit CDBG grant application (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed bills and checks (unanimous)
• Approved multiple staff promotions and hires (unanimous)

Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board

The Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will review and approve the July 10, 2025 minutes, discuss council on aging matters, and consider housing programs named SHARE and ECHO. They will also provide updates on senior center services, in‑home services, health and wellness, the adult daily living center, assessments, and the food pantry, followed by budget advocacy and staff updates.

• Review and Approval of Minutes – July 10 th , 2025
• Housing – SHARE, ECHO
• Program Updates: Senior Centers, In‑home Services, Health & Wellness, Adult Daily Living Center, Assessment, Food Pantry
• Budget Advocacy and Updates
• Staff Updates

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District board will review routine reports from staff and agencies, consider old business items, and discuss several new business proposals. New items include a $99 pond‑management extension course, a DEP grant request for a leaf‑pack education program up to $5,000, a training expense for the district manager not to exceed $250, a worker‑protection form for a watershed specialist grant, and an issue with a Black Ford Explorer vehicle.

• PSU Extension Course/Pond Management for Rural & Farm Pond Owners – $99.00 (R. Marques)
• DEP Environmental Education Grant – Leaf Pack, not to exceed $5,000.00
• DGLVR Training for J. Knecht on Nov. 5, 2025 – lodging and meal, not to exceed $250.00
• Worker Protection Form for Watershed Specialist Grant (no dollar amount specified)
• Black Ford Explorer – experiencing engine issues

Prison Board

The Wayne County Prison Board will review minutes from the September 8 meeting and hear the Warden's September report. An executive session will address personnel matters, litigation, and contracts. Old business includes updates on inmate boarding, while new business covers discussion of items for sale from the Susquehanna County Prison and inmate mail procedures.

• Executive session on personnel, litigation and contracts
• Inmate boarding updates
• Discussion of Susquehanna County Prison items for sale
• Discussion of inmate mail

The board approved the September 8 minutes and accepted the Warden’s report. A unanimous motion held an executive session on personnel litigation and contracts. Commissioners approved purchasing washers, dryers, kitchen equipment, bunks, plumbing parts, restraint chair and mirrors from the closing Susquehanna County facility. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted the Warden’s September report (unanimous)
• Held executive session on personnel litigation and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of all listed items from Susquehanna County prison (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on several items, including a $863,144 grant agreement for the County Area Agency on Aging and the State Department of Aging. They will also consider a 9‑month contract with SAM Inc. for Children and Youth Services, multiple property tax rebates, and personnel actions such as salary changes and new hires. Additional agenda items include a proposed ordinance to acquire rights‑of‑way for the Church Street Bridge in Hawley and a change in the Investment Advisory Agreement from CS McKee to Azimut US Holdings Inc.

• Motion to enter a 9‑month contract with SAM Inc. for CYS services (rate per agreement).
• Motion to ratify an Older Adult Grant Services agreement for $863,144 with the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging and the State Department of Aging.
• Motions to approve property tax rebates: $626.78 for Steven D. Tourje (2023 and 2024) and $730.70 for Delaware Hills Hunting and Fishing Club.
• Motion to advertise Proposed Ordinance No. 23-10-2025 to acquire rights‑of‑way for the Church Street Bridge / Paupack Eddy Bridge in Hawley.
• Motion to change control of the Investment Advisory Agreement from CS McKee to Azimut US Holdings Inc.

The board approved a 9‑month contract with SAM Inc. for Children & Youth Services and ratified a $863,144 Older Adult Grant Services agreement. They also approved several tax rebates, advertised a bridge‑rights‑of‑way ordinance, made multiple hires and promotions, amended the pay scale, and authorized payment of county bills.

• Approved 9‑month SAM Inc. contract for CYS services (unanimous)
• Ratified $863,144 Older Adult Grant Services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2023/2024 tax rebates of $626.78 (Steven D. Tourje) and $730.70 (Delaware Hills Hunting & Fishing Club) (unanimous)
• Advertised Proposed Ordinance No. 23‑10‑2025 for Church Street Bridge rights‑of‑way (unanimous)
• Hired Michael Fitzgerald as part‑time Corrections Officer, effective Oct 20 2025 (unanimous)
• Hired Lily Visceglia as Clerk II in the District Attorney’s Office, effective Oct 6 2025 (unanimous)
• Amended pay scale to add Director of Public Safety title and promoted Betsy Turner to that position (unanimous)
• Approved county bills for payment totaling $228,305.35 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on several grant requests, including a $5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant for an economic development project at the Sterling Business Park. They will also consider additional grant submissions, contract approvals, and personnel actions. The meeting includes motions to approve proclamations, letters of support, and various contracts.

• Adopt Resolution No. 18-9-2025 to request a $5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant for the Sterling Business Park project (Itemization No. 11759).
• Authorize up to $2.5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant for construction of the Agriculture Innovation Center in Cherry Ridge Township (Itemization No. 2020‑11757).
• Approve purchase of communications equipment from Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the Wayne County 9‑1‑1 Center at a cost of $39,531.
• Approve amendment to the Vital Telehealth contract adding six additional service hours per week at the same hourly rate.
• Personnel actions: promote Joni Stark to Administrative Officer 3 at $26.39/hr; increase Andrew Waz‑Fullum’s salary to $45,497.02; hire Ashley Burns as part‑time Corrections Officer at $19.67/hr; hire Brian Olver as Maintenance 1 at $15/hr.

The commissioners unanimously approved three major Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grants, including a $5 million grant for the Sterling Industrial Business Park and a $5 million grant for a new YMCA in Cherry Ridge Township. They also approved a $2.046 million grant for an Agriculture Innovation Center, adopted senior and suicide awareness proclamations, and took personnel actions such as accepting several resignations and terminating a corrections officer. Additional actions included amending the Vital Telehealth contract and approving a $39,531 purchase of communications equipment from Motorola Solutions.

• Approved $5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant for Sterling Industrial Business Park (unanimous)
• Approved $5 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant for new YMCA in Cherry Ridge Township (unanimous)
• Approved $2.046 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant for Agriculture Innovation Center (unanimous)
• Approved Senior Centers Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of EMA Director Steve Price, effective Oct 3 (unanimous)
• Terminated part‑time Corrections Officer Jacob Fourtuner, effective Sep 15 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Vital Telehealth contract adding 6 hours per week (unanimous)

Local Interagency Council for Early Intervention

The Wayne County Local Interagency Coordinating Council will review the Professional Standards Statement and the minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting. Members will receive input from childcare providers, parent members, and various agencies such as the Wallenpaupack Area School District and the PA Department of Health. The council will also provide updates on the LICC agreement and other ongoing early‑intervention programs.

• Review of Professional Standards Statement
• Review of May 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Input from childcare providers
• LICC Agreement Update
• Input from Wayne Memorial Hospital

Ag Preservation Board

The Board will discuss 2024 farm applications for Highland Farm and Dean Giles, both of which have surveys underway. Members will also consider a motion regarding a request for an additional residential structure in Damascus Township.

• Request for additional residential structure in Damascus Township
• 2024 Farm Applications for Highland Farm and Dean Giles
• State Allocation balance of $510,210.00
• County balance of $452,916.35
• ASA updates for Texas and Preston Townships

Behavioral & Developments Program/Early Intervention Advisory Board

The Advisory Board will hear a welcome, a case share, and an administrator's report that details current staffing gaps. Reports will cover program status for intellectual and behavioral health services, housing and psychiatric rehabilitation updates. Old business items include the RTW Project and a multi-year growth strategy, and new business will announce the Share the Journey Walk scheduled for September 27, 2025.

• Vacant position for TLA Residential Worker
• Behavioral Health /Blended Case Manager – resigned effective August 22, 2025
• Vacant position for One (1) Behavioral Health /Blended Case Manager
• Vacant positions for two (2) full-time Intellectual Disabilities Supports Coordinators
• Share the Journey Walk – Saturday, September 27, 2025

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider ratifying a $200,000 grant for the Mental Health Crisis Walk In Center, approving a $500 grant for provisional ballot envelopes, and hiring several new staff members. The meeting also includes motions to approve numerous contracts for behavioral health services and a polling place for Honesdale Borough.

• Ratify $200,000 PCCD grant for Mental Health Crisis Walk In Center
• Authorize $500 grant for provisional ballot envelopes
• Approve polling place at 648 Park Street, Honesdale for General Election
• Hire James DeGraw III as part-time Corrections Officer at $19.67/hour
• Approve contracts for behavioral health services totaling over $50,000

The commissioners unanimously approved a $200,000 PCCD grant to support the Wayne County Mental Health Crisis Walk‑In Center. They also adopted the Recovery Month Proclamation and approved a $7,000 engagement letter for a transportation program audit. Additional unanimous actions included a $500 grant for ballot envelopes, a data‑sharing agreement with the state, and designating the Park Street Complex as a polling place for the November 4 election.

• Approved $200,000 PCCD grant for Mental Health Crisis Walk‑In Center (unanimous)
• Adopted Recovery Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved $7,000 engagement letter for Wayne County Transportation Program audit (unanimous)
• Authorized $500 grant agreement for provisional ballot envelopes (unanimous)
• Approved Child Welfare Information System Data Sharing Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved use of 648 Park Street as polling place for Honesdale Borough Second Precinct (unanimous)
• Approved contracts for Behavioral and Developmental Programs/Early Intervention/Autism with multiple providers (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for WVIA PCCD grant application (unanimous)

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District will discuss amendments to existing road contracts for Long Pond Road, Robins On Road, and Hankins Pond Road, extending their end dates. It will also consider the 2025 Cover Crop Program, a $50 donation to the Wildlife Leadership Academy, and a $6,906.25 amendment to the ACAP program pending SCC approval. Additional items include a conference expense not to exceed $250 and a $15 fee for a regional meeting attendance.

• Long Pond Road – Clinton Township contract amendment extended to 6/30/2026
• Robins On Road – South Canaan Township contract amendment extended to 10/31/2026
• Hankins Pond Road – Wayne County contract amendment extended to 9/30/2026
• ACAP amendment – Steep Hill Dairy (Andrew Weist) $6,906.25 pending SCC approval
• Wildlife Leadership Academy donation – $50.00

Prison Board

The Prison Board will meet to review the August 2025 Warden's report and discuss a body camera policy update. The board is also scheduled to discuss items for sale from the Susquehanna County Prison.

• Body camera policy update
• Discussion of Susquehanna County Prison items for sale
• Executive session on personnel, litigation, and contracts

The Wayne County Prison Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 11 meeting. The board also unanimously accepted the Warden’s August report. The meeting was adjourned unanimously. The next meeting was scheduled for October 6, 2025.

• Approved August 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Warden’s August report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled October meeting for Oct 6, 2025 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on several key items including a secondary opioid settlement agreement with eight manufacturers, contracts for behavioral and developmental programs totaling over $200,000, and a $30,000 grant application for sheriff’s radio upgrades. The meeting also includes personnel actions, senior center lawn care contracts, and appointments to advisory boards.

• Approve opioid settlement participation with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus
• $25,000+ in behavioral health service contracts for July–September 2025
• $30,000 grant application to upgrade Wayne County Sheriff’s Department radios
• $747,109 report for Medical Assistance Transportation Program 2024-25 expenditures
• Approve $100/trip lawn mowing contract for Robert J. Drake Hawley Senior Center

The board adopted a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day proclamation and approved a participation agreement with eight secondary opioid manufacturers. They terminated the Children and Youth Services Clerk/Typist position, accepted a fiscal officer resignation, and appointed a representative to the Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board. The Commissioners also adopted the FY 2026‑27 Children and Youth Services budget plan, a county policy on escheated funds, and a $30,000 grant application for sheriff radio upgrades. Finally, they approved a series of contracts for behavioral, developmental, and autism services totaling several hundred thousand dollars.

• Adopted FASD Awareness Day proclamation (motion carried)
• Approved Secondary Manufacturers Opioid Settlement participation agreement (motion carried)
• Terminated Children and Youth Services Clerk/Typist Letevia Rossetto (effective Aug 13 2025) (motion carried)
• Accepted resignation of Fiscal Officer Sadie Nahman (effective Sep 12 2025) (motion carried)
• Appointed Kristin Grim to Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board (motion carried)
• Adopted Children and Youth Services FY 2026‑27 budget plan and FY 2025‑26 implementation plan (motion carried)
• Adopted County Policy regarding Escheated Funds (motion carried)
• Approved $30,000 grant application to upgrade sheriff department radios (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will meet on August 28, 2025 to decide on employee recognitions, approve a $1,370,473 annual drug-and-alcohol certification report, cancel two September meetings due to lack of quorum, and adopt a resolution on state budget deadline impacts. Personnel actions include new hires, promotions, and a status change in the District Attorney’s Office and Conservation District.

• Approve $1,370,473 in 2025 drug-and-alcohol expenditures
• Cancel Sept 23 work session and Sept 25 business meeting due to lack of quorum
• Adopt Resolution No. 28-08-2025 on state budget deadline consequences
• Hire Nadia Slish as intern in DA’s Office at $10.97/hour, 15-23 hrs/week
• Promote Makayla Toy to Victim Witness Coordinator at $17.55/hour, 37.5 hrs/week

The board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 28-08-2025 addressing the consequences of missed state budget deadlines. They also approved the amended Human Services Administration compensation plan and the 2025 fourth‑quarter Drug and Alcohol certification report showing $1,370,473 in expenditures. Several personnel actions were approved, including hiring and promoting staff, and the payment of $286,920.60 in county bills.

• Approved minutes for August 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 28-08-2025 on missed state budget deadlines (unanimous)
• Approved amended Human Services Administration compensation plan (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 4th Quarter/Annual Drug and Alcohol certification report ($1,370,473 expenditures) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of intern Nadia Slish in District Attorney’s Office (effective Sep 8 2025, ending Dec 31 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Makayla Toy to Victim Witness Coordinator (effective Sep 1 2025) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Anna Rickard as Clerk II in Prothonotary’s Office (effective Sep 8 2025, pending clearances) (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed county bills totaling $286,920.60 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will meet to discuss debt records for Wayne Memorial Hospital and a child support enforcement proclamation. The board will also review a veteran tax rebate and personnel changes. Other items include a board reappointment and the payment of checks.

• Motion to reduce maximum guarantee amounts for Wayne Memorial Hospital Project Series A and B of 2017 bonds
• Proposed $588.46 veteran tax rebate for William and Jean Bergstresser (Tax Map 11-0-0016-0063)
• Motion to adopt a Child Support Enforcement Awareness Month Proclamation
• Reappointment of William Cockerill to the Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board (2025-2028)
• Personnel action to set Janaya Burnham's pay at $19.67 per hour as a Part Time Corrections Officer

The board approved the previous meeting's minutes and ratified several personnel changes, including a judicial secretary resignation. They adopted a proclamation for Child Support Enforcement Awareness Month and reduced the county's maximum guarantee amounts for Wayne Memorial Hospital debt. A $588.46 tax rebate was approved for a Honesdale property, and a three‑year reappointment to the Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board was confirmed. The commissioners also approved payment of numerous bills and checks.

• Approved minutes for August 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Ratified resignation of Judicial Secretary Jenny Meagher effective September 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Rescinded employment offers to Brooke Staple and David Fernandez (unanimous)
• Adopted Child Support Enforcement Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved $588.46 tax rebate to William and Jean Bergstresser for Honesdale property (unanimous)
• Reduced maximum guarantee amounts for Wayne Memorial Hospital debt to actual bond amounts (unanimous)
• Reappointed William Cockerill to a three‑year term on the Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed bills and checks from the Treasurer’s Report (unanimous)

Human Services Agency Governing Board

The Human Services Agency Governing Board and related offices are meeting to approve service contracts for children, youth, and seniors. The board is also ratifying several high-value construction contracts for a new Shared Ride Facility.

• Shared Ride Facility construction contracts: The Milnes Co. ($6,548,965), O&M Multi-Trade, Inc. ($1,499,403), and Urban Electrical Contractors, Inc. ($970,000)
• General obligation note of $7,100,000 from Honesdale National Bank for the Shared Ride Facility Project
• FY 2025-2026 Human Services Block Grant in the amount of $7,724,846
• Area Agency on Aging contracts including Sinclair Home Care Registry (max $120,372) and Allied In-Home Services (max $55,059)
• CYS contract for Attorney John Martin, II at $85.00 per hour

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on applying for two grants totaling over $230,000 and an agreement to board Pike County inmates. The meeting includes several personnel actions for the county correctional facility and a lease for garage space in Honesdale.

• Election Integrity Grant application for $186,888.58
• RASA and VOJO grant request for $43,676
• Intergovernmental agreement to board Pike County inmates at $118 per day
• Lease agreement with Dime Bank for garage space at 1055 Texas-Palmyra Highway
• Hiring of six part-time corrections officers at $19.67 per hour

The Wayne County Commissioners approved the minutes from the August 7 meeting and accepted several staff resignations. They approved grant applications for election integrity ($186,888.58) and for the Rights and Services Act/Victims of Juvenile Offenders ($43,676), executed an intergovernmental inmate‑boarding agreement with Pike County at $118 per day, entered a lease for garage space at 1055 Texas‑Palmyra Highway, adopted children‑and‑youth plans, hired and promoted staff, and authorized payment of $303,687.45 in bills.

• Approved August 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Kelly Cousins, Crystal Crum, Alessandra Larson, and Chloe Romanowski (unanimous)
• Executed 2025/26 Election Integrity Grant application for $186,888.58 (unanimous)
• Approved RASA/VOJO grant request for $43,676 (unanimous)
• Executed intergovernmental agreement with Pike County to board inmates at $118 daily (unanimous)
• Entered lease agreement with Dime Bank for garage at 1055 Texas‑Palmyra Highway (unanimous)
• Hired multiple part‑time Corrections Officers (pending drug test) and promoted two to full‑time (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $303,687.45 (unanimous)

Ag Preservation Board

The Wayne County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will review minutes from July 2025, financial reports showing a State Allocation balance of $510,210.00, and unfinished business including title searches for Highland Farm and Giles, Dean. The board will also consider a request for an additional residential structure in Damascus Township.

• Review financial reports: State Allocation balance $510,210.00
• Review Highland Farm title search and survey status
• Review Giles, Dean title search and survey status
• Consider request for additional residential structure in Damascus Township
• Discuss Program Recertification: Deed of Merger/Subdivision Guidelines

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District will meet to review financial reports and staff updates. The board will consider a contract amendment for Baxter Road in Mt. Pleasant Township and approve specific equipment and certification expenses.

• Baxter Road – Mt. Pleasant Township contract amendment from 8/15/2025 to 9/30/2025
• Drone certification tests costing $175.00 each for T. Tochydlowski and A. Utegg
• Silver Ford Explorer repair by Northeast Towing under $1,000.00
• PACD years of service pins

Prison Board

The Wayne County Prison Board will review the Warden's July 2025 report and hold an executive session regarding personnel, litigation, and contracts. The board is scheduled to discuss inmate agreements with Pike and Susquehanna counties, as well as MAT Opioid and PIMIIC topics.

• Pike County inmate agreement
• Susquehanna County inmates update
• Body camera policy update
• MAT Opioid discussion
• PIMIIC discussion

The board approved the minutes from the July 14 meeting and accepted the Warden’s July report. It voted to enter an executive session on personnel and contract matters, approved boarding agreements with Pike County at a $118 per‑inmate day rate, and switched the MAT Opioid Program to injectable medication. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Warden Williams’ July report (unanimous)
• Adjourned into executive session on personnel and contract matters (unanimous)
• Approved boarding agreements with Pike County at $118 per inmate for short‑term and long‑term housing (unanimous)
• Approved switch of the MAT Opioid Program from oral dosage to injection (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider the FY 2025-26 Human Services Block Grant and related compliance documents. The body will also vote on board appointments and personnel salary changes. Proclamations for the Wayne County Farmers Market and National Health Center Week are on the agenda.

• FY 2025-26 Human Services Block Grant and Appendix C-1
• Reappointment of John Egan to South Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority Board through January 1, 2030
• Appointment of Peter Becker as Wayne County America250PA Representative
• Salary increase for Joseph Dominick (Children & Youth Services) to $20.58 hr / $40,131 annual
• Payment of checks dated August 7, 2025

The board approved the FY 2025‑26 Human Services Block Grant and signed the assurance of compliance for $7,724,846. They also adopted proclamations for the Wayne County Farmers Market 50th Anniversary and National Health Center Week. Additional actions included reappointing John Egan to the South Wayne Water and Sewer Authority Board, appointing Peter Becker as the America250PA representative, promoting Joseph Dominick, accepting two staff resignations, and approving $1,149,851.79 in bills for payment.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 Human Services Block Grant ($7,724,846) – unanimous
• Adopted Wayne County Farmers Market 50th Anniversary Proclamation – unanimous
• Adopted National Health Center Week Proclamation – unanimous
• Reappointed John Egan to South Wayne Water and Sewer Authority Board (term through Jan 1 2030) – unanimous
• Appointed Peter Becker as Wayne County America250PA Representative – unanimous
• Promoted Joseph Dominick to Caseworker 2, Children and Youth Services – unanimous
• Accepted resignation of Assistant Public Defender Lindsey Collins (effective Aug 8) – unanimous
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,149,851.79 – unanimous

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving a settlement agreement with Purdue Pharma regarding opioids. The meeting also includes a vote to update the county's Right To Know Policy and several personnel salary and hiring actions.

• Purdue Pharma Opioids Settlement Agreement
• Resolution No. 31-07-2025: updated Wayne County Right To Know Policy
• Hiring of Jihad Duncan as Part Time Custodian I at $12.24 per hour
• Hiring of Angela Montanino as Court Recorder at $17 per hour
• Salary increases for Corrections Officers Matthew Robison and Michel Freethy to $28.78 per hour

The board approved the July 24 minutes, accepted several staff resignations and terminations, and unanimously approved the Purdue Pharma Opioids Settlement Agreement. They also adopted Resolution No. 31‑07‑2025 updating the county Right‑to‑Know policy and approved a series of personnel moves and bill payments. All actions were taken without opposition.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (motion carried; Commissioner Shook abstained)
• Accepted resignations of Lauren Sandercock, Michael Cantasano, Connor Ford, Carl Albright, and retirement of Deputy Coroner Carol Lienert (unanimous)
• Approved Purdue Pharma Opioids Settlement Agreement and authorized signing (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 31‑07‑2025 updating the Right‑to‑Know policy (unanimous)
• Approved transfer and promotion of Michael Cantasano to part‑time van driver (unanimous)
• Hired Jihad Duncan as part‑time Custodian I (unanimous)
• Ratified judicial hiring of Angela Montanino as Court Recorder (unanimous)
• Approved $290,575.75 in bills for payment (unanimous)

Human Services Agency Governing Board

The Governing Board is meeting to discuss and approve various Children and Youth Services (CYS) contracts for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The agenda includes per-diem and hourly rates for foster care, residential treatment, and legal services.

• Contract for County of Northampton, FY 25/26, Initial Daily Rate $415.00
• Contract for KidsPeace National Centers, Inc., FY 25/26, with various per-diem rates including $802.23 for Clinical Shelter
• Contract for KidsPeace Children’s Hospital, Inc., FY 25/26, rates of $46.55 per 1/4 hour
• Contract for Attorney Lindsey Collins, GAL, FY 25/26, at $85.00 per hour
• Contract for Families United Network, Inc., FY 25/26, including various foster care and group home rates

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on multiple construction contracts and a $7.1 million loan for the Wayne County Transportation System Shared Ride Facility Project. The meeting also includes a proposed vehicle registration fee and various personnel actions.

• Contracts for Shared Ride Facility: The Milnes Co. ($6,548,965), O&M Multi-Trade, Inc. ($1,499,403), LH Reed and Sons ($889,750), and Urban Electrical Contractors, Inc. ($970,000)
• Resolution No. 24-07-2025 to authorize a general obligation note up to $7,100,000 for the Shared Ride Facility Project
• Ordinance No. 24-7-2025 to impose a $5 fee for all non-exempt vehicles registered in Wayne County
• One-year extension of a $1 million bridge-loan maturity date to June 26, 2026, through The Dime Bank
• MOU between Wayne County Fair Association, Sheriff's Department, Wayne County, and Honesdale Borough for Fair Week traffic control

The board approved four major construction contracts for the Wayne County Transportation System Shared‑Ride Facility, totaling over $9 million. They adopted an ordinance imposing a $5.00 fee on non‑exempt vehicles and authorized a $7.1 million general‑obligation note with Honesdale National Bank to finance the project. Additional actions included awarding the Hawley Food Locker contract, extending a bridge‑loan maturity, and approving related financial measures.

• Approved $6,548,965 General Trades Construction contract for Shared‑Ride Facility
• Approved $1,499,403 Mechanical Construction contract for Shared‑Ride Facility
• Approved $889,750 Plumbing Construction contract for Shared‑Ride Facility
• Approved $970,000 Electrical Construction contract for Shared‑Ride Facility
• Adopted Ordinance No. 24-7-2025 imposing a $5.00 fee on non‑exempt vehicles
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-07-2025 authorizing a $7.1 M note with Honesdale National Bank
• Awarded Hawley Food Locker Project contract to Kretschmer Excavating for $20,300
• Approved one‑year extension of $1 M bridge‑loan maturity to June 26, 2026

Transportation

The Transportation System Advisory Board is reviewing staffing updates and vehicle retirement plans. The board is also monitoring the bid review stage for a new transportation facility located near the 911 Emergency Operations Center.

• Bid review for a new transportation facility 100% funded by PennDOT
• Grant application underway for five Ford Transits for FY2025-2026
• Update on seven open driver positions
• Plan to retire five vehicles in the coming year
• Projected final completion of new facility on January 8, 2027

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider awarding a contract for the Hawley Food Locker Project to the lowest responsible bidder. The board is also reviewing several personnel hires, promotions, and salary adjustments.

• Contract award for the Hawley Food Locker Project
• Hire of Caitlin Burkhead as Social Services Aide 1 at $14.23 per hour
• Promotion of Rebecca Senft to Aging Care Manager 2 at $19.68 per hour
• Hire of Richard Bourne as Security Officer at $17.75 per hour
• Hire of Benjamin Swartz as Deputy at $18.92 per hour

The board unanimously approved the July 10 minutes and adopted the Dairy and Ice Cream Months Proclamation. They also tabled the Hawley Food Locker bid, canceled the August 19 work session, and changed the start date for Clerk Tracy Murphy. Several hires and promotions were approved, including a Social Services Aide and an Aging Care Manager. Finally, the commissioners approved county bills for payment totaling $739,696.56.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Dairy and Ice Cream Months Proclamation (unanimous)
• Tabled awarding of the Hawley Food Locker Project bid (unanimous)
• Canceled August 19, 2025 Work Session (unanimous)
• Changed start date for Tracy Murphy, Clerk Typist II to July 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Hired Caitlin Burkhead as Social Services Aide 1, pending clearances (unanimous)
• Promoted Rebecca Senft to Aging Care Manager 2 effective July 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved county bills for payment totaling $739,696.56 (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Prison Board will review the Warden's June 2025 report and hold an executive session regarding personnel, litigation, and contracts. The board is scheduled to discuss 24/7 nursing with Nursing Supervisor Anna Steelman and the delayed implementation of FCC telecommunications fees.

• Executive session on personnel, litigation, and contracts
• Update on Susquehanna County inmates
• Body camera policy update
• FCC telecommunications fees delayed implementation
• Discussion on 24/7 nursing with Dr. Gutherz and Anna Steelman

The board unanimously approved the June 9 minutes and accepted the Warden’s June report. It recessed to hold an executive session on personnel and contract matters. The board voted unanimously to stop issuing checks to released inmates and use debit cards instead. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Warden’s June report (unanimous)
• Recessed to hold executive session on personnel and contract matters (unanimous)
• Eliminated checks to released inmates, switching to debit cards (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners are meeting to vote on infrastructure bids, grant applications, and property leases for food locker sites. The board will also address several personnel hires, promotions, and salary adjustments.

• Bid award of $222,289 to Rutledge Excavating for the Hankins Dirt and Gravel Road project
• Resolution to apply for a $179,700 Emergency Solutions Grant for rehousing and shelter
• Lease agreements for food locker sites with Hawley Library and Northern Wayne Fire Hall at $200 per month
• Opening of bids for Hawley Food Locker site preparation
• Appointment of Amy Lacinski to the Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board

The board adopted a resolution to seek a $179,700 Emergency Solutions Grant for rapid rehousing and homelessness prevention. They awarded the Hankins Dirt and Gravel Road project to Rutledge Excavating for $222,289. Additional actions included approving two food‑locker lease agreements, appointing a workforce board member, hiring a data collector, and authorizing payment of bills totaling $1,321,800.34.

• Approved adoption assistance agreement for one minor male (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 10-07-2025 to apply for $179,700 Emergency Solutions Grant (motion carried)
• Approved commercial lease with Hawley Library for food locker site at $200/month through Sep 30, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved commercial lease with Northern Wayne Fire Hall for food locker site at $200/month through Sep 30, 2026 (motion carried)
• Awarded Hankins Dirt and Gravel Road project to Rutledge Excavating for $222,289 (motion carried)
• Appointed Amy Lacinski to Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board (motion carried)
• Hired Jacob Mann as Data Collector effective July 14, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,321,800.34 (motion carried)

Wayne Conservation District

The board will review financial reports and staff updates. Key decisions include hiring a replacement for the Watershed Specialist position and approving various travel and program allocations.

• Vote to hire a replacement for the Watershed Specialist position
• Proposed $220.00 addition to Chuck Stenlake ACAP Amendment #2 for prevailing wage
• Hotel and meal costs for hydric soil training at $150.00 per room
• Hotel and meal costs for District Manager Summit at $149.00 for one night
• Approval to disperse DEP Stream Improvements Program payments upon receipt

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on a professional services agreement for the Tax Claim office and a letter of support for a housing project in Waymart Borough. The board will also review grant agreements and personnel hires for county agencies.

• Professional Services Agreement with Spall, Rydzewski, Anderson, Lalley and Krajkovich, P.C. at $85 per hour
• Letter of support for Veterans’ Housing Project in Waymart Borough
• Medical Assistance Transportation Program Participation Grant Agreement with PA Department of Human Services
• Election Integrity Grant Program Post-Election Report showing $60,780.75 in expenditures
• Hiring of four staff members and one promotion to Full Time Corrections Officer

The board unanimously approved a Professional Services Agreement with the law firm Spall, Rydzewski, Anderson, Lalley and Krajkovich, P.C. for services from July 1 2025 to June 30 2026 at $85 per hour. They also unanimously approved a letter of support for the Wayne County Housing Authority’s proposed Veterans Housing Project in Waymart Borough. Additional unanimous approvals included the Medical Assistance Transportation Program Participation Grant Agreement, the Election Integrity Grant Program post‑election report showing $60,780.75 in expenditures, and payment of county bills totaling $377,482.15. The commissioners hired or promoted several staff members, including Tina Temple as a Human Resource Analyst, Tracy Murphy and Letevia Rossetti as Clerk Typist 2, Kimberly Donat as a County Caseworker, and Ryan Labadie’s promotion to full‑time Corrections Officer.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement with law firm at $85/hr (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Veterans Housing Project in Waymart Borough (unanimous)
• Approved Medical Assistance Transportation Program Participation Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Election Integrity Grant Program post‑election report ($60,780.75 expenditures) (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $377,482.15 (unanimous)
• Hired Tina Temple as Human Resource Analyst 1, effective July 28 2025 (unanimous)
• Hired Tracy Murphy as Clerk Typist 2, effective July 14 2025 (unanimous)
• Promoted Ryan Labadie to full‑time Corrections Officer, effective July 6 2025 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners are meeting to award contracts for infrastructure and renovation projects. The board will also consider personnel appointments and salary adjustments.

• Award Hankins Pond Dam project to Leeward Construction for $1,220,000
• Award Female Sober House renovation at 650 ½ Park Street to Dakan Enterprises for $1,094,732
• Award Northern Wayne Food Locker project to Como Construction for $15,750
• Open sealed bids for the Hankins Pond Road Dirt and Gravel Road project
• Appoint James Hutchinson to the Wayne County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board

The board approved the June 1 minutes and accepted three employee resignations. They opened sealed bids for the Hankins Pond Road project and awarded contracts for the Northern Wayne Food Locker, Hankins Pond Dam, and Female Sober House renovation. They also appointed a member to the Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board, hired a part‑time van driver, and approved a slate of county bills for payment.

• Approved June 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Olivia D’Amore, Cheryl Fay, and Deputy Sheriff Vincent Mezick (unanimous)
• Opened sealed bids for Hankins Pond Road Dirt and Gravel Road project (unanimous)
• Awarded Northern Wayne Food Locker contract to Como Construction for $15,750 (unanimous)
• Awarded Hankins Pond Dam contract to Leeward Construction for $1,220,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded Female Sober House renovation contract to Dakan Enterprises for $1,094,732 (unanimous)
• Appointed James Hutchinson to the Wayne County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved county bills for payment, including listed checks (unanimous)

Ag Preservation Board

The Wayne County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will discuss surveys and title searches for two land projects. The board will also review a certification manual and an ACE application for Peck Homestead Farm, LLC.

• State Allocation balance of $510,210.00 ($304,428 encumbered)
• ACE Application for Peck Homestead Farm, LLC
• Survey and title search for 2024-02 Highland Farm
• Survey and title search for 2024-01 Giles
• Manual review for Certification

Human Services Agency Governing Board

The Governing Board is reviewing multiple contracts for Children and Youth Services (CYS) and a warehouse lease for Human Services. The meeting also includes personnel updates and ratifications for various county departments.

• CYS contracts for GAL and Solicitor services with attorneys Leatrice Anderson, Oressa Campbell, Woodrow A. Martin, and Richard Henry at $85-$100 per hour
• CYS care provider contracts for PureLux Homes, Guidelight, Ltd, Merakey Pennsylvania, Perseus House, and Alternative Living Solutions
• Warehouse lease with Sutter Management Company, Inc. for 12,000 square feet at $4,400 monthly
• Ratification of a six-month no-cost grant extension for the Recovery to Work project at 100 Park Street
• Discussion of a transportation garage project in Berlin Township with bid opening scheduled for July 9, 2025

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will discuss and propose a new ordinance for vehicle registration fees. The body is also reviewing bids for infrastructure projects and approving several personnel and funding agreements.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 24-07-2025 establishing a $5 fee on non-exempt vehicle registrations
• $447,304 contract with Pennsylvania Department of Economic and Community Development for 2024 CDBG funding
• $75,000 professional services agreement with Salsman Engineering for Nelson Bridge repair on Fairmount Road
• Opening of sealed bids for Hankins Pond Dam Rehabilitation and Northern Wayne Food Locker projects
• Adoption of the Wayne County Compensation Plan for Bureau of Talent Acquisition employees

The board approved the June 11 meeting minutes (one abstention). They opened bids for the Hankins Pond Dam rehabilitation and the Northern Wayne Food Locker projects and sent both sets to engineers and the solicitor for review. The commissioners ratified a $75,000 professional services agreement with Salsman Engineering, approved an adoption assistance agreement for one minor, and entered a $447,304 CDBG contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Economic and Community Development. They also authorized public notice of a proposed $5 non‑exempt vehicle registration fee and adopted the County Compensation Plan for the Bureau of Talent Acquisition effective July 1, 2025.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried, Cramer abstained)
• Opened sealed bids for Hankins Pond Dam Rehabilitation project (unanimous)
• Ratified $75,000 professional services agreement with Salsman Engineering (unanimous)
• Approved adoption assistance agreement for one minor male (unanimous)
• Advertised Ordinance No. 24‑07‑2025 for a $5 vehicle registration fee (unanimous)
• Opened sealed bids for Northern Wayne Food Locker project (unanimous)
• Entered $447,304 CDBG contract with PA Dept of Economic and Community Development (unanimous)
• Adopted Wayne County Compensation Plan for Bureau of Talent Acquisition effective July 1, 2025 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will review bids for the Northern Wayne Food Locker project and consider several personnel hires and promotions. The board will also address a property damage release payment.

• Opening of sealed bids for the Northern Wayne Food Locker project
• Authorization of a $7,200.00 release payment from a vendor's insurer for property damage
• Hiring of Benjamin Head as MIS summer intern at $10.97 per hour
• Hiring of Nicholas Megivern and Ryan Kretschmer as Fiscal Technicians at $17.50 per hour
• Promotion of Jay Berlinski to Full Time Corrections Officer at $21.94 per hour

The board approved the minutes from the June 5 meeting and terminated Chrystal Fairclough from the Tax Claim Office. They accepted two resignations, extended a 9‑1‑1 dispatcher’s part‑time term, and tabled the Northern Wayne Food Locker bid opening. The commissioners also authorized a $7,200 release to a vendor, hired and promoted several staff members, and approved bills totaling $2,101,995.68 for payment.

• Approved June 5 minutes (motion carried)
• Terminated Chrystal Fairclough, Tax Claim Office (motion carried)
• Accepted resignation of Transportation Driver James Harris (motion carried)
• Extended 9‑1‑1 Dispatcher John Stephens to Aug 31, 2025 (motion carried)
• Tabled Northern Wayne Food Locker bid opening until next meeting (motion carried)
• Authorized Chairman Smith to sign $7,200 release to vendor (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Benjamin Head, Nicholas Megivern, Ryan Kretschmer and several promotions (motion carried)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $2,101,995.68 (motion carried)

Wayne Conservation District

The board will review financial reports and staff updates. The meeting includes decisions on agricultural conservation contracts and equipment purchases for district projects.

• ACAP contract for Kelly Cumiskey and Brittany Gross (Wallenpaupack Farm) for $403,839.00
• ACAP contract for Bruce and Jo Avery (Misty Morning Farm) for $200,738.02
• ACAP Amendment #2 for Charles Stenlake for $3,745.50
• Purchase of signs and hardware from Steve's Sign Works Inc. for DGLVR and ACAP projects
• Deadline extension for Baxter Road, Mt. Pleasant Twp. project to 8/15/2025

Prison Board

The Prison Board will review the May 2025 Warden's report and hold an executive session regarding personnel, litigation, and contracts. The board is also scheduled to discuss updates to body camera and booking photo policies.

• Body camera policy update
• Booking photo policy
• Susquehanna County inmates update
• Executive session on personnel, litigation and contracts

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. A motion was unanimously passed to accept the Warden’s May report. The board unanimously recessed to hold an executive session on personnel matters. Finally, the board unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Warden’s May report (unanimous)
• Recessed for executive session on personnel matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners are meeting to discuss the engagement of legal and financial agents for a General Obligation Note, Series of 2025. The board will also consider several personnel actions and salary adjustments.

• Engagement of Mette, Evans and Woodside as bond counsel for the General Obligation Note, Series of 2025
• Engagement of Piper Sandler as placement agent for the General Obligation Note, Series of 2025
• Hiring of Michael Iovacchini as Aging Care Manager 2 at $19.59 per hour
• Promotion of Kristen Woods to County Caseworker 2 at $18.19 per hour
• Promotion of Corrections Officer John Boland to Sergeant at $31.34 per hour

The board unanimously approved Mette, Evans and Woodside as bond counsel and Piper Sandler as placement agent for the 2025 General Obligation Note series. They also accepted the resignation of Transportation Driver Ellen Otting and approved several personnel actions, including hiring an Aging Care Manager and multiple promotions and transfers. Finally, the commissioners approved a batch of bills totaling $707,276.84 for payment.

• Approved May 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous; Commissioner Shook abstained)
• Accepted resignation of Transportation Driver Ellen Otting (unanimous)
• Engaged Mette, Evans and Woodside as bond counsel for GO Note 2025 (unanimous)
• Engaged Piper Sandler as placement agent for GO Note 2025 (unanimous)
• Hired Michael Iovacchini as Aging Care Manager 2 (unanimous)
• Promoted Kristen Woods to County Caseworker 2 (unanimous)
• Transferred Christine Irwin to Intake Unit, same salary (unanimous)
• Promoted Corrections Officer John Boland to Sergeant (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will meet to consider a two-year refuse removal contract and a grant extension for the Recovery To Work project. The board will also review several hiring, promotion, and salary adjustment requests for county employees.

• Two-year refuse removal contract for Waste Management at $21,696.60 per year
• Six-month no cost grant extension for HRSA Award No. 6 CE1HS46439-01-01 at 100 Park Street, Honesdale
• Hiring of Emily Sheldon as Adult Probation Officer at an annual salary of $43,077
• Hiring of three Part Time Corrections Officers at $19.67 an hour
• Salary increase for Juvenile Probation Officer Rahman Marshall to $45,497.02

The commissioners approved a two‑year refuse removal contract with Waste Management for $21,696.60 per year. They adopted a proclamation for NEPA Gives Day and approved a six‑month no‑cost extension for an HRSA grant. Several personnel actions were ratified, including hires, a promotion, and the approval of bill payments.

• Awarded refuse removal contract to Waste Management for $21,696.60 annually
• Adopted NEPA Gives Day proclamation
• Approved six‑month no‑cost extension for HRSA Recovery To Work grant
• Ratified hiring of temporary summer clerk Tanner Mundy (June 2–Aug 29, 2025)
• Ratified hiring of Adult Probation Officer Emily Sheldon (effective June 2, 2025)
• Promoted Jo‑Anne Hooey to Aging Care Manager 3 (effective June 9, 2025)
• Approved hiring of three part‑time Corrections Officers (Rosencrans, Sloan, Rastello) effective June 2, 2025
• Approved payment of listed bills (checks 135679‑135707); Commissioner Shook abstained

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners are meeting to review waste removal bids and approve several letters of support for state and federal grants. The body will also consider a new recruitment incentive policy for CYS staff and a contract for site preparation in Waymart Borough.

• Award of Waymart Borough Building Refrigerated Food Locker Site Preparation bid to A&A Excavating for $5,200
• Proposed $1,500 sign-on bonuses for CYS Intake and Ongoing caseworkers and Social Service Aides
• Letter of support for Waymart Borough’s $250,000 DCED Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program grant
• Letter of support for Western Wayne School District’s application for up to $500,000 for a School Violence Prevention Program grant
• Six-month extension request for RACP Project No. 3060-00 (Wayne County Advanced Manufacturing Facility Project) in Sterling Township

The board unanimously awarded the Waymart Borough refrigerated food locker site‑preparation contract to A&A Excavating for $5,200. They also approved a six‑month extension for the RACP Advanced Manufacturing Facility project, adopted the Older American’s Month proclamation, opened waste‑removal bids, approved several letters of support for grant applications, hired an intern for the Behavioral Health Department, and approved payment of listed bills. Additionally, they accepted the resignation of 9‑1‑1 dispatcher John Stephens, effective June 12 2025.

• Award Waymart Borough refrigerated food locker site‑prep bid to A&A Excavating ($5,200) (unanimous)
• Approve six‑month extension for RACP Project No. 3060‑00 (unanimous)
• Adopt Older American’s Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Open waste‑removal bids: Waste Management $21,696.60; Casella Waste $25,764.00 (unanimous)
• Approve letter of support for Waymart Borough $250,000 DCED Greenways grant (unanimous)
• Approve letter of support for Western Wayne School District school‑violence prevention grant (up to $500,000) (unanimous)
• Hire Devon Kiesendahl as county intern, effective June 16 2025 (unanimous)
• Accept resignation of 9‑1‑1 Dispatcher John Stephens, effective June 12 2025 (unanimous)

Human Services Agency Governing Board

Governing boards for human services, behavioral health, drug and alcohol, and aging services will meet to discuss agency updates and approve various service contracts. The meeting includes reviewing per-diem rates for foster care and juvenile detention, as well as personnel changes.

• CYS contracts: Central Counties Youth Center ($595/day detention) and County of Chester ($650/day detention, $430/day shelter)
• Bethany Christian Services foster care rates ranging from $75.94 to $173.04 per-diem based on care level
• Transportation contracts: St. Joseph’s Center ($48.46 rate) and Maurice F. Meagher ($2,000/month)
• Behavioral Health contracts: Salisbury Behavioral Health (not to exceed $12,202.53) and Excel Companion Care (not to exceed $4,000)
• Drug and Alcohol Commission grant extension through December 31, 2025

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners plan to award a three-year mowing contract to Sully's Lawn and Landscaping for $11,900 annually and hire Attorney John J. Martin as County Solicitor at $4,333.33 per month. They will also open sealed bids for the Waymart Borough Building Refrigerated Food Locker Site Preparation and the Female Sober House, and adopt proclamations for Foster Care Appreciation Month and EMS Week. Additionally, the board will consider personnel actions including stipends and a new hire, and change two meeting dates while canceling a work session.

• Award mowing contract to Sully's Lawn and Landscaping, LLC, $11,900/year for three years
• Hire Attorney John J. Martin as County Solicitor from June 1 to Dec 31, 2025 at $4,333.33/month
• Open sealed bids for Female Sober House and Waymart Borough Building Refrigerated Food Locker Site Preparation
• Adopt Foster Care Appreciation Month and EMS Week proclamations
• Hire Crystal Fairclough as Clerk 2 at $14.50/hour and approve ERAP-funded stipends of $750 and $350 for six employees

The commissioners adopted proclamations for Foster Care Appreciation Month and EMS Week. They opened sealed bids for the Waymart refrigerated food locker and a female sober house, then forwarded the bids for review. The board awarded the county mowing contract to Sully’s Lawn and Landscaping, LLC and approved a professional services contract with Attorney John J. Martin as county solicitor. Additional actions included changing public meeting dates, canceling a work session, hiring a new clerk, and approving a series of bills for payment.

• Adopted Foster Care Appreciation Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted EMS Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Opened Waymart refrigerated food locker bids and forwarded to Engineer Steve Knash and Solicitor Wendell Kay (unanimous)
• Opened Female Sober House bids and forwarded to BDA Architects and Solicitor Wendell Kay (unanimous)
• Awarded mowing contract to Sully’s Lawn and Landscaping, LLC at $11,900 annually for three years (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with Attorney John J. Martin as county solicitor ($4,333.33 per month) – motion carried despite one no vote
• Changed public business meeting dates to June 11 and June 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Canceled the June 17, 2025 work session (unanimous)

Ag Preservation Board

The Wayne County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will consider motions to approve minutes from the April 2 meeting and the 2025 meeting schedule. They will also discuss two pending 2024 preservation applications (Giles and Highland Farm), review a new application from Erk Martin, and hear a presentation from the PA Bureau of Farmland Preservation. Financial reports show a state allocation balance of $510,210 and a county balance of $190,551.46.

• State allocation balance: $510,210.00
• County balance: $190,551.46
• New application received from Erk Martin
• 2024 Application 1 – Giles (old business)
• 2024 Application 2 – Highland Farm (old business)

Local Interagency Council for Early Intervention

This is a routine meeting of the Wayne County Local Interagency Coordinating Council for Early Intervention. The agenda includes reviewing professional standards and previous meeting minutes, as well as gathering input from childcare providers, parent members, and various agencies. No decisions or votes are on the agenda; it is primarily procedural and informational.

• Review of Professional Standards Statement
• Input from childcare providers
• Input from parent members
• Review of LICC Agreement
• Updates from ELRC, Head Start, KITE, school districts, and health department

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District is meeting to review financial reports and staff updates. The board will consider several contract amendments and reimbursements for agricultural and conservation projects.

• Long Pond Road amendment (Clinton Township) for $42,133.78, bringing the total contract to $201,730.40
• NM Growing Greener reimbursement to Mark Lopatofsky for $9,737.50
• ACAP amendments for Cassilyn Schweighofer ($16,650.00), William R. Bryant ($7,680.00), and Charles Stenlake ($9,146.08)
• Canva subscription renewal for $119.99
• Review of the draft audit for the period ending 12/31/2024

Prison Board

The Wayne County Prison Board will review the April 2025 Warden's report and hold an executive session regarding personnel, litigation, and contracts. The board will also discuss updates on Susquehanna County inmates and body camera policy.

• Life saving award presentation to Corrections Officer Cara Hinkley
• Executive session on personnel, litigation, and contracts
• Update on Susquehanna County inmates
• Update on body camera policy

The Wayne County Prison Board approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting. The board also accepted the Warden’s April report. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Warden's April report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider ratifying a RACP extension request for the Honesdale Hospitality Project, adopt an intellectual disabilities contract not to exceed $4,000, approve a $74.75 tax rebate, and enter a lease agreement for a property at 100 Park Street. They will also open bids for a mowing contract and act on several personnel hires including caseworkers, dispatch trainees, and an office assistant.

• Ratify RACP extension request for Honesdale Hospitality Project in Oregon Twp.
• Adopt Intellectual Disabilities contract with Excel Companion Care, LLC not to exceed $4,000
• Approve county tax rebate of $74.75 for property Control #124620 in Lake Township
• Enter lease agreement with Center for Community Resources for 100 Park Street, Honesdale
• Authorize opening bids for mowing contract for county dams

The board approved the May 1 minutes and terminated caseworker Brianna Clark. They adopted the Corrections Employees Week Proclamation, ratified an RACP extension for the Honesdale Hospitality Project, and approved an Intellectual Disabilities contract not to exceed $4,000. Additional actions included a $74.75 tax rebate, opening bids for a county dam‑mowing contract, and hiring several staff members.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Terminated Children and Youth Caseworker Brianna Clark, effective May 7 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Corrections Employees Week Proclamation (unanimous)
• Ratified RACP extension request for Honesdale Hospitality Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Intellectual Disabilities Contract with Excel Companion Care, up to $4,000 (unanimous)
• Approved county tax rebate for 2025 – $74.75 for property in Lake Township (unanimous)
• Opened bids for Mowing Contract for county dams; forwarded bids to County Engineer and Solicitor (unanimous)
• Hired Gabriella Bruford as County Caseworker 1 (Blended Case Management), effective May 19 2025 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The commissioners will consider a proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month, recognize employees, and vote on several grants and contracts. Major items include a $250,000 Greenways grant application for Hankins Pond Park Phase 2, a $750,000 congressionally directed spending request for sewer line extension at the Agriculture Innovation Center in Cherry Ridge Township, and a $311,925 contract award to Rutledge Excavating for the Indian Orchard River Access project. They will also approve a lease for food storage lockers at Waymart Borough, a letter of support for a $174,725 grant for Carlton Drake Memorial Park, and personnel actions including a new hire and a promotion.

• Motion to adopt Resolution No. 01-05-2025 authorizing a $250,000 Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program grant application for Hankins Pond Park, Phase 2
• Motion to approve letter of financial commitment of $38,000 to fully fund Hankins Pond Park Phase 2 if grant received
• Motion to submit a congressionally directed spending request of $750,000 for sewer line extension at Agriculture Innovation Center in Cherry Ridge Township
• Motion to award contract to Rutledge Excavating for Indian Orchard River Access Development Project in the amount of $311,925
• Motion to approve a letter of support for proposed Wayne/Pike Career and Technical Center for a $3 million federal appropriations request

The commissioners unanimously adopted the Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation and terminated Transportation Driver Gerard Beskovoyne. They approved a resolution to seek a $250,000 Greenways grant for Hankins Pond Park Phase 2 and committed $38,000 to fully fund the project if the grant is received. They also awarded the Indian Orchard River Access Development contract to Rutledge Excavating for $311,925, the lowest responsible bid.

• Adopted Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Terminated Transportation Driver Gerard Beskovoyne effective April 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 01-05-2025 to apply for $250,000 Greenways grant (unanimous)
• Approved $38,000 financial commitment for Hankins Pond Park Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Awarded Indian Orchard River Access Development contract to Rutledge Excavating, $311,925 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to grant agreement 4100086655 extending it to Dec 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Derek F. Williams for arts display at Sycamore Point (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Waymart Borough for food‑storage lockers, $2,400 annual rent (unanimous)

Human Services Agency Governing Board

The Wayne County Human Services Agency Governing Board will consider contracts for children and youth services, transportation, and aging services, including foster care and juvenile detention. They will also ratify personnel actions such as resignations, hires, and promotions, and adopt proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Awareness Month. Updates on agency operations and programs will be presented.

• Approval of foster care contracts with The Bair Foundation at per-diem rates ranging from $74.97 to $175.00 and MHY Family Services at $143.87/day for MST services.
• Approval of a contract with Sargus Juvenile Center at $220/day for juvenile detention, including $94 for education/programming and $126 for detention operations.
• Approval of an MOU between Children's Service Center/Robinson Counseling Center and Wayne County for behavioral health counseling services at the county correctional facility.
• Approval of FY 2023-24 Early Intervention EI15 Report showing a total fund balance of $56,446.
• Approval of a contract amendment with Aging Well PA setting assessment rates at $259.35 per assessment and $142.27 per appeal hearing.

County Commissioners

The board will consider multiple motions including recognizing employees, adopting proclamations for National Volunteer Week and Safe Digging Month, and reappointing Kurt Propst to the Housing Authority. Key financial items include amending the 2025 county pay scale and extending an indigent defense grant with an additional $96,096. The board will also authorize a letter of support for a federal funding application by the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and open sealed bids for two Roxor vehicles for Camp Freedom.

• Motion to amend 2025 Wayne County Pay Scale with additional job titles
• Motion to approve Project Modification Request for PCCD Indigent Defense Grant extending to 12/31/2026 and adding $96,096
• Motion to reappoint Kurt Propst to Wayne County Housing Authority (term May 2025-April 2030)
• Motion to open sealed bids for two Roxor HDUV All-Weather models for Camp Freedom
• Motion to authorize letter of support for Delaware Highlands Conservancy federal funding application

The commissioners unanimously adopted proclamations for National Volunteer Week and 8‑1‑1 Safe Digging Month. They reappointed Kurt Propst to a five‑year term on the Wayne County Housing Authority. After opening sealed bids for two Roxor HDUV All‑Weather models, they awarded the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, pending solicitor and CFO review. Additional actions included amending the 2025 pay scale, extending the PCD Indigent Defense Grant with $96,096 extra funding, and approving $427,552.81 in bills.

• Adopted National Volunteer Week Proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted 8‑1‑1 Safe Digging Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Reappointed Kurt Propst to five‑year term on Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Opened sealed bids for two Roxor HDUV models; received $57,429.44 (Hilly Ridge) and $70,579.12 (Chaves Brothers) (unanimous)
• Awarded Roxor HDUV contract to lowest responsible bidder (Hilly Ridge) pending review (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 Wayne County Pay Scale with additional job titles (unanimous)
• Approved Project Modification Request for PCD Indigent Defense Grant, extending to 12/31/2026 and adding $96,096 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $427,552.81 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The meeting includes employee recognitions and proclamations, followed by several motions. Key actions include approving an MOU with Robinson Counseling Center for behavioral health services at the county jail, accepting the FY2023-24 Early Intervention report showing a $56,446 fund balance, and supporting a grant application for the Delaware Highlands Conservancy. Personnel actions involve hiring a casework supervisor and reinstating a correctional officer.

• Motion to approve MOU for behavioral health counseling at Wayne County Correctional Facility
• Motion to approve FY2023-24 Early Intervention EI15 Report with fund balance of $56,446
• Motion to approve letter of support for Delaware Highlands Conservancy grant application
• Hiring Shannon Guinard as County Casework Supervisor at $23.35/hour, effective May 19, 2025
• Reinstating Robert Stanley as Correctional Officer at $28.78/hour, effective April 12, 2025

The board approved the minutes from the April 11 meeting and accepted the resignation of County Caseworker Kristal Taylor. They adopted proclamations for National Public Telecommunicators Week and Conservation District Week, and approved a memorandum of understanding with the Children’s Service Center/Robinson Counselling Center for behavioral‑health counseling at the county correctional facility. Additional actions included hiring a new County Casework Supervisor and approving a series of bill payments.

• Approved April 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of County Caseworker Kristal Taylor (unanimous)
• Adopted National Public Telecommunicators Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Conservation District Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for behavioral‑health counseling services at the correctional facility (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023‑24 Early Intervention EI15 Report showing $56,446 balance (unanimous)
• Hired Shannon Guinard as County Casework Supervisor, effective May 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed bills and checks (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Wayne County Prison Board will hold its monthly meeting, reviewing March minutes and the warden's report. The board will discuss updates on Susquehanna County inmates and body camera policy, and consider purchase orders for kitchen equipment from Mike Dadig.

• Susquehanna County inmates update
• Body camera policy update
• Mike Dadig kitchen equipment purchase orders discussion

The Prison Board unanimously approved the March 10 meeting minutes and voted to hold an executive session on personnel and contract matters. It also approved Food Service Supervisor Mike Dadig's purchase orders for a coffee brewing machine with carafes and a meat smoker for inmate culinary training. The Board agreed to arrange a phone conference with Susquehanna County to discuss inmate counseling and transportation issues, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved March 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved executive session on personnel and contracts (unanimous)
• Approved coffee brewing machine and carafes purchase (unanimous)
• Approved meat smoker purchase for culinary program (unanimous)
• Agreed to arrange phone conference with Susquehanna County (no vote recorded)
• Deputy Warden to present body‑camera policy at May meeting (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several administrative agreements, personnel changes, and funding support. Key items include a proclamation for National Library Week and a funding commitment for a local reconstruction project.

• Commitment of up to $10,000 for the Bingham Park Skate Park reconstruction project
• Agreement for Brendan R. Ellis, Esq. to serve as solicitor for the Auditor's Office at $750 annually
• Letter of support for Paupack Township's Everly Road safety project funding
• Auction of a 2016 Ford Escape SE 4WD and 14 tires on April 19, 2025
• Hiring of Felicia Clark as Death Investigation Supervisor at $25.75 per hour

The commissioners unanimously approved a $10,000 non‑general fund contribution to the proposed skate park at Bingham Park. They also adopted the National Library Week proclamation, supported a road safety project in Paupack Township, and approved several other contracts, payments, and personnel actions.

• Approved National Library Week Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Paupack Township road safety project (unanimous)
• Approved attorney agreement with Brendan R. Ellis, Esq. at $750 annually (unanimous)
• Approved auction of 2016 Ford Escape SE 4WD and 14 tires (unanimous)
• Ratified up to $10,000 non‑general fund commitment to Bingham Park skate park (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support to Rep. Bresnahan and Sens. Fetterman & McCormick for deCervo LLC (unanimous)
• Hired Felicia Clark as Death Investigation Supervisor/Deputy Coroner (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills including $125,000 health benefit fund transfer (unanimous)

Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board

The Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will convene for a public meeting. Agenda items include approval of January 2025 minutes, a public meeting presentation, public comment, and recognition of council members and officers whose terms expire June 30, 2025. No substantive policy decisions or funding actions are scheduled.

• Review and approval of minutes from January 9, 2025
• Public comment opportunity
• Recognition of six council members with terms expiring June 30, 2025: Sara Burgin, Carol Barrett, Ellen Dennis, Arthur Frey, Patricia Sanders, Nancy Sasso
• Recognition of three officers with terms expiring June 30, 2025: Barbara Sprovkin (President), Lynn Karger (Vice-President), Patricia Sanders (Corresponding Secretary)

Wayne Conservation District

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Wayne Conservation District. Members will review and approve minutes and financial reports, hear staff reports from specialists, and take action on several new business items including equipment purchases and training expenses.

• Waders and boots for O. D’Amore (not to exceed $200.00)
• Chapter 102 training hotel cost for A. Utegg ($115/night for five nights)
• Grazing training hotel cost for J. Knecht (not to exceed $150.00)
• Dairy Princess donation request ($50.00)
• Parts for no-till seeder (T-handle assemblies and foam assembly, total $94.94) and dipyridyl paper strips ($56.14) plus laser rangefinder ($449.95)

Children & Youth Services Advisory Board

The Wayne County Children & Youth Services Advisory Board is meeting to approve revised by-laws and elect a new chairperson. The board will also discuss a gymnastics funds transfer, an online vote for wrestling camp, and special requests including IL petty cash, bedding & movie, and graduating IL youth. The director's report covers Child Abuse Awareness Month and staffing issues.

• Revised By-Laws
• Elect Chairperson
• Gymnastics funds transfer
• On-Line Vote for Wrestling Camp
• Special Requests: IL Petty Cash, Bedding & Movie, Graduating IL Youth

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider several motions including a resolution to apply for a $744,866 Appalachian Regional Commission grant for road improvements on Route 191 and Spinner Road in Cherry Ridge Township, with a matching letter of commitment for an $825,000 PennDot grant. Other items include approving a polling location for the May 20 primary, adopting proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention Month and Autism Awareness Month, and ratifying a part-time judicial clerk hire at $19.29 per hour.

• Resolution to seek $744,866 ARC grant for Community Health, Wellness and Innovation Campus road project on Route 191 and Spinner Road in Cherry Ridge Township
• Letter of commitment for $825,000 PennDot Multi-Modal Grant and $225,734 local match for same project
• Motion to allow Park Street Complex as polling location for Honesdale's second precinct on May 20, 2025 primary
• Motion to adopt Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation
• Ratification of Jeanne Snyder as part-time Magisterial District Court Clerk 2 at $19.29/hour for up to 20 hours/week

The board approved the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted two staff resignations. They rescinded an employment offer, adopted several proclamations, and authorized major grant applications. Additional actions included approving a polling‑location request, a judicial hiring, and payment of outstanding bills.

• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted resignations of Christina Tiel and Cassie Clineman (motion carried)
• Rescinded employment offer to Edward Slicker III (motion carried)
• Adopted Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Delaware Highlands Conservancy DCED grant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 03-04-2025 authorizing $774,866 Local Access Road Grant application (unanimous)
• Submitted letter of commitment for $825,000 PennDot Multi‑Modal Grant (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment as presented (unanimous)

Ag Preservation Board

The Wayne County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will review funding requests for 2025 and updates on prior applications. The board will also address vacancies for a township official seat and the Board Secretary position.

• 2025 funding requests and outstanding applications
• Township official seat vacancy
• Board Secretary resignation and appointment
• Board orientation scheduling for May with Stephanie Zimmerman
• Website update from Jenny Mann

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners are meeting to vote on an intergovernmental agreement with Susquehanna County for inmate boarding. They are also reviewing grant applications for a natural heritage inventory and park beautification. Personnel actions include a new part-time custodial hire.

• Intergovernmental Agreement with Susquehanna County regarding inmate boarding
• Resolution 27-03-2025 to apply for PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources funding for a Natural Heritage Inventory
• Commitment of $45,000 plus $18,000 in staff salaries for the Natural Heritage Inventory
• Application for a $20,000 beautification grant for Indian Orchard Lackawaxen Boat Launch Park
• Hiring of Edward Sliker III as part-time Custodial I at $12.25 per hour

The board unanimously approved a $20,000 grant to the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau for benches, tables, trash receptacles and signage at the Indian Orchard Lackawaxen Boat Launch Park. They also unanimously adopted the C.A.S.U.A.L. Day proclamation, executed an intergovernmental agreement with Susquehanna County on inmate boarding, and adopted Resolution 27‑03‑2025 to seek a $63,000 Pennsylvania DCR grant for a Natural Heritage Inventory. The commissioners rescinded a prior custodial worker hire, changed the start date for a new employee, and unanimously hired Edward Sliker III as a part‑time custodian. Finally, they approved payment of bills totaling $459,436.45, including a $125,000 health benefit fund transfer.

• Approved $20,000 beautification grant to Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau (unanimous)
• Adopted C.A.S.U.A.L. Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Executed intergovernmental agreement with Susquehanna County for inmate boarding (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 27‑03‑2025 to apply for $63,000 Natural Heritage Inventory grant (unanimous)
• Approved commitment letter of $45,000 plus $18,000 staff support for inventory (unanimous)
• Rescinded employment offer to Christine Dennison (unanimous)
• Changed start date for Jessica Patzuk to March 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Hired Edward Sliker III as part‑time Custodial I (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider a series of motions including approval of over $154,000 in tourism project grants from the Pocono Mountain Visitor Bureau, hiring and promotions in several county departments, and requests from the Wayne County Historical Society to use county buildings for tours. The meeting also includes a postponement of the April 10 business meeting due to anticipated lack of quorum.

• Approve $154,550 in tourism grants to 30 organizations including Downtown Hawley Partnership ($12,000), Greater Honesdale Partnership ($12,000), and Chamber of the Northern Poconos ($12,000)
• Hire Damian McCoy as Part Time Corrections Officer at $19.67/hr, effective April 7
• Promote Part Time Van Driver Michael Buono to Full Time status with benefits
• Hire Jessie Sopic as Maintenance 1 at $15.25/hr, effective March 24
• Approve use of Bethel School and Old Stone Jail by Wayne County Historical Society for open houses on specified dates

The board approved the March 13 minutes and accepted several staff resignations. It authorized the Wayne County Historical Society to use the Bethel School and Old Stone Jail for open‑house tours on specified dates and postponed the April 10 business meeting to April 11. The commissioners approved $151,800 in tourism‑project grants and hired or promoted multiple part‑time staff. Finally, they approved payment of bills totaling $1,067,714.59.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted resignations of four county employees (motions carried)
• Approved Bethel School open‑house dates June 8‑August 24, 1‑4 p.m. (motion carried)
• Approved Old Stone Jail open‑house dates May 24‑August 23, 1‑4 p.m. (motion carried)
• Postponed April 10, 2025 business meeting to April 11, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. (motion carried)
• Approved $151,800 tourism project disbursement allocations (motion carried)
• Hired Damian McCoy as part‑time Corrections Officer effective April 7, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,067,714.59 (motion carried)

Local Interagency Council for Early Intervention

This is a routine meeting of the Wayne County Local Interagency Coordinating Council for Early Intervention. Members will hear input from childcare providers and parent members, receive updates from agencies such as ELRC, Head Start, the Wallenpaupack Area School District, and Wayne Memorial Hospital, and review previous meeting minutes. No specific decisions or proposals with dollar amounts are listed.

• Review of Professional Standards Statement and January 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Input from childcare providers and parent members
• Updates from ELRC, Head Start, KITE, and Wallenpaupack Area School District
• Reports on Early Intervention (0-3 and 3-5) and EI Training Dollars
• Input from Wayne Memorial Hospital, Parent to Parent, and Wayne County Family Center

Behavioral & Developments Program/Early Intervention Advisory Board

The Wayne County Behavioral and Developmental Programs and Early Intervention Advisory Board will hear an administrator's report covering staffing changes and vacancies, review program status for intellectual disabilities and behavioral health, discuss housing updates including Transitional Living Apartments and Fair Avenue, and consider a multi-year growth strategy for the Administrative Entity. The board will also receive updates on quality management, racial equity activities, and the RTW Project.

• Staffing updates: Heather Godshall transferred to Aging (effective Jan 31, 2025); ToniAnn Church started Dec 20, 2024; vacancies for Intellectual Disabilities Administrative Officer 1, full-time Supports Coordinator, and Fiscal Technician
• Housing discussion: Transitional Living Apartments and Fair Avenue
• RTW Project under old business
• Administrative Entity Multi-year Growth Strategy as new business
• Quality Council meeting held March 13, 2025

Local Interagency Council for Early Intervention

This is a procedural meeting of the Wayne County Local Interagency Coordinating Council for Early Intervention. The agenda includes routine items such as reviewing previous meeting minutes, receiving input from child care providers and parent members, and updates from agencies like ELRC, Head Start, KITE, and the Wallenpaupack Area School District. No binding decisions or fiscal actions are listed.

• Input from child care providers and parent members
• Reports from ELRC, Head Start, KITE, and Wallenpaupack Area School District
• Discussion of Provider Recognition Event
• Update from Wayne Memorial Hospital and Parent to Parent
• Scheduling of next meeting on May 18, 2023

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on several financial agreements and personnel actions, including a $1.885 million Children and Youth Services (CYS) certification, a hazardous materials response contract with Eagle Response Services, and a $48,800 professional services agreement for Hankins Pond Park development. They will also consider proclamations, a grant for victim witness services, and personnel changes including new hires and a stipend for transportation staff.

• Motion to approve CYS 2nd quarter FY24/25 Act 148 certification with expenditures of $1,885,045
• Motion to enter into Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Agreement with Eagle Response Services (no dollar amount listed)
• Motion to approve professional service agreement with Woodland Design Associates for $48,800 for Hankins Pond Park development
• Motion to enter into grant agreement with PCCD for $43,676 in RASA/VOJO funding for Victim Witness Coordinator
• Motion to approve a $375 stipend for 63 transportation-related staff under HSA Compensation Plan

The Wayne County Commissioners approved a new hazardous materials emergency response agreement with Eagle Response Services, effective immediately, after the previous contractor, Datum, ceased providing this service. The board also approved a $48,800 professional services agreement with Woodland Design Associates for the Hankins Pond Park Development project, and a $43,676 grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the Victim Witness Coordinator position. Personnel actions included hiring Christine Dennison as evening custodial staff, changing John Stephens from full-time to part-time dispatcher, and hiring Geri Naugle as a temporary administrative assistant trainer.

• Approved hazardous materials emergency response agreement with Eagle Response Services (2-0)
• Approved $48,800 professional services agreement with Woodland Design Associates for Hankins Pond Park Development
• Approved $43,676 grant agreement with PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency for Victim Witness Coordinator
• Approved CYS 2nd quarter FY24/25 Act 148 certification with $1,885,045 in expenditures
• Approved letter of support for Dreher Township's DCNR grant application for Carlton Drake Memorial Park
• Approved two letters of support for deCervo's federal funding request
• Hired Christine Dennison as evening custodial staff, effective March 24, 2025
• Changed John Stephens from full-time to part-time Dispatcher II, effective March 14, 2025

Wayne Conservation District

The board will hear staff reports and consider several minor expenditures, including $360.85 for promotional items, $150 for computer accessories, and $125 for a water cooler. A proposed public comment policy and sign-in form are up for adoption. The meeting also includes approval of two reimbursements totaling $22,500 for Dean Johnson and John Trapper.

• Adoption of public comment policy and sign-in form
• Reimbursement of $10,000 to Dean Johnson and $12,500 to John Trapper (NMGG)
• Purchase of DGLVR promotional items (pens, flashlights) for $360.85 from education funds
• Computer accessories for staff: 2 webcams, 4 monitor stands, 2 wired headsets for $150.00 (CWF)
• Approval of $133.14 hotel and $65 registration for ACAP conference (April 1-2)

Prison Board

The Prison Board will review the February 2025 Warden's report and hold an executive session regarding personnel, litigation, and contracts. The meeting includes discussions on security systems and a SMART Communications FCC ruling.

• Susquehanna and Wyoming counties boarding agreements
• Body camera purchase and policy update
• SMART Communications FCC ruling
• Security System discussion
• Smoking at Prison

The Wayne County Prison Board approved the minutes from February 10, 2025, and accepted the Warden's Report for February. The board also recessed into executive session for personnel litigation and contract matters. No public comment was made as no one attended.

• Approved the minutes of the February 10, 2025 meeting.
• Accepted the Warden's Report for February 2025.
• Recessed into executive session for personnel litigation and contract matters.
• Adjourned the meeting.

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider several motions, including a three-year service agreement with Dunmore Comprehensive Treatment Center for Medication Assisted Treatment Services at the county jail, and personnel hires. They will also vote on a letter of support for a Workforce Alliance grant application, an extension for a Fish and Boat Commission grant, and cancellation of the March 18 work session. A public comment period is scheduled.

• Motion to enter into a three-year service agreement with Dunmore Comprehensive Treatment Center for Medication Assisted Treatment for WCCF inmates
• Motion to hire Lori Goodermote as Clerk Typist 2 at $13.35/hour beginning March 24, 2025
• Motion to ratify Alana Siock as judicial law clerk at $23.52/hour effective March 24, 2025
• Motion to request extension of Indian Orchard Fish and Boat Commission grant through Dec. 31, 2025
• Motion to cancel March 18, 2025 work session due to lack of quorum

The Wayne County Commissioners approved a service agreement with Dunmore Comprehensive Treatment Center to provide Medication Assisted Treatment Services for WCCF inmates for three years. They also approved a letter of support for the Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance's Inspire Grant application, requested an extension for the Indian Orchard Fish and Boat Commission grant, and cancelled the March 18 work session due to lack of quorum. The board approved payment of bills totaling $1,175,192.98, plus additional vouchers for transportation, human services, and other funds.

• Approved service agreement with Dunmore Comprehensive Treatment Center for inmate MAT services (3 years)
• Approved letter of support for Wayne Pike Workforce Alliance Inspire Grant application
• Requested extension for Indian Orchard Fish and Boat Commission grant to Dec 31, 2025
• Cancelled March 18, 2025 work session due to anticipated lack of quorum
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,175,192.98
• Hired Lori Goodermote as Clerk Typist 2 at Children and Youth Services
• Ratified judicial appointment of Alana Siock as judicial law clerk
• Changed start date for Katrina Morrison to March 10, 2025

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on several motions including a $13.2 million addition to a public transportation capital agreement for a facility in Berlin Township, a $7,200 land purchase in Texas Township, and a grant application for the Ag Innovation Center. They will also consider an MOU for the Dickson House Children's Advocacy Center and nominations to the NEPA Alliance Board.

• Motion to authorize $13.2 million Letter Amendment 2 for Berlin Township transportation facility project
• Motion to purchase 0.37-acre parcel in Texas Township for $7,200
• Motion to adopt Resolution for Appalachian Regional Commission Local Road Access Grant for Ag Innovation Center
• Motion to enter MOU with Pike County DA, Wayne County DA, CYS, and Commissioners for Dickson House Children's Advocacy Center
• Motions to nominate Jim Hockenbury and Mike Rollison to NEPA Alliance Board for 2-year terms

The Wayne County Commissioners approved a $13.2 million amendment to the Public Transportation Capital agreement for a new transportation facility in Berlin Township, authorized the purchase of a 0.37-acre parcel in Texas Township for $7,200, and adopted a resolution to apply for an Appalachian Regional Commission grant for the Ag Innovation Center. They also approved an MOU for the Dickson House Children’s Advocacy Center, reappointed two members to the NEPA Alliance Board, and approved routine bills and personnel actions.

• Approved Letter Amendment 2 adding $13.2M to Public Transportation Capital agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 0.37-acre Texas Township parcel for $7,200 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 27-02-2025 for ARC Local Road Access Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Pike/Wayne DA offices and Children & Youth for Dickson House (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jim Hockenbury to NEPA Alliance Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mike Rollison to NEPA Alliance Board (Shook/Smith, Cramer abstained)
• Approved bills totaling $629,531.71 (unanimous)
• Hired Christina Pane as Clerk 2 at Area Agency on Aging (unanimous)

Human Services Agency Governing Board

Four governing boards are meeting to discuss agency updates and approve service contracts for children, youth, and behavioral health programs. The boards will also ratify several personnel changes and a $50,000 housing grant.

• CYS contracts for White Deer Run LLC ($390.76 per-diem), PA Child Corporation, and National Mentor Healthcare LLC
• Behavioral & Developmental Programs contract with Alchera, Inc. not to exceed $20,000
• Drug and Alcohol Commission amended contract with The Prescription Center – South Washington, Inc.
• Ratification of a $50,000 Emergency Solutions Grant Program award for housing
• Ratification of First Quarter 2024-25 Act 148 report for CYS showing $1,729,774 in revenues and expenditures

Children & Youth Services Advisory Board

The Wayne County Children & Youth Services Advisory Board will convene to approve minutes, hear the treasurer's report on foundation accounts, and receive the director's report covering staffing issues and statistics. The board will also address unfinished business including the board chairman position and the 2024 Christmas Appeal, and consider amendments to by-laws under new business. The meeting is largely administrative with no specific dollar amounts or project actions listed.

• Director’s report includes staffing issues and statistical report
• Treasurer’s report covers Stegner Family Foundation, Wayne Bank, and Community Foundation accounts
• Unfinished business: board chairman, approved special requests, 2024 Christmas Appeal
• New business: amendments to by-laws and special requests

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider several professional services agreements, including a $75,000 contract with ACDS, LLC for Agriculture Innovation Center development and a $46,000 design contract with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates. They will also vote on intergovernmental agreements with Wyoming and Susquehanna counties for inmate boarding, and approve multiple personnel actions for corrections officers and county staff.

• Motion to approve $75,000 professional services agreement with ACDS, LLC for Agriculture Innovation Center development (36 months)
• Motion to approve $46,000 professional services agreement with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates for design development of the Agriculture Innovation Center
• Motion to allow detectives to apply for a Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association grant for a digital camera and equipment
• Intergovernmental agreements with Wyoming County and Susquehanna County for mutual inmate boarding at correctional facilities in 2025
• Personnel actions: promotion of corrections officer Joseph Church to full-time ($21.94/hr) and hiring of three part-time corrections officers ($19.67/hr) and two county staff positions

The Wayne County Commissioners approved professional services agreements for the Agriculture Innovation Center, including a 36-month contract with ACDS, LLC for up to $75,000 and a $46,000 design development contract with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates. They also authorized intergovernmental agreements with Wyoming and Susquehanna counties for inmate boarding, accepted resignations and a retirement, and approved numerous personnel actions and bill payments.

• Approved professional services agreement with ACDS, LLC for Agriculture Innovation Center (36 months, up to $75,000) (unanimous)
• Approved $46,000 design development agreement with Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates for Agriculture Innovation Center (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 20-02-2025A authorizing intergovernmental agreement with Wyoming County for inmate boarding (unanimous)
• Ratified intergovernmental agreement with Wyoming County for inmate boarding (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 20-02-2025B authorizing intergovernmental agreement with Susquehanna County for inmate boarding (unanimous)
• Ratified intergovernmental agreement with Susquehanna County for inmate boarding (unanimous)
• Approved grant application to Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association for digital camera and equipment (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $986,857.44 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on two grants for the Hankins Pond Dam Project: a $350,000 DCED Keystone Community Facilities grant with a deadline extension to June 2026, and a $300,000 Dirt and Gravel Road Program grant for road repairs. They will also act on several personnel hires, including a new Director of Veterans Affairs and a Court Recorder, and ratify an adoption assistance agreement for one minor.

• Motion to ratify third amendment to DCED Keystone grant (C000080515) for $350,000 extending Hankins Pond Dam deadline to June 30, 2026
• Motion to accept $300,000 grant from Wayne County Conservation District's Dirt and Gravel Road Program for Hankins Pond Dam Road
• Hiring Frank Araujo as Director of Veterans Affairs at $18.75/hr, effective February 10, 2025
• Hiring Jessica Coroniti as Court Recorder at $17/hr for 35-hour week, effective February 24, 2025
• Promotion of Kimberly McGinnis from Clerk Typist 3 to Administrative Assistant 1 at $16.49/hr at Area Agency on Aging

The Wayne County Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including a $300,000 grant from the Wayne County Conservation District's Dirt and Gravel Road Program for the Hankins Pond Dam Road, and ratified an amendment to a $350,000 DCED grant extending the deadline to June 30, 2026. They also approved an adoption assistance agreement, hired and promoted several employees, terminated two corrections officers, and approved a large batch of bills totaling over $457,000. The meeting included employee anniversary recognitions and no public comment.

• Approved $300,000 Dirt and Gravel Road Program grant for Hankins Pond Dam Road (unanimous)
• Ratified third amendment to DCED Keystone grant for Hankins Pond Dam, extending deadline to June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved adoption assistance agreement for one minor male (unanimous)
• Terminated Corrections Officer Matthew Duffy, effective Feb 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Terminated Corrections Officer Tyler Pombo, effective Feb 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Hired Frank Araujo as Director of Veterans Affairs Office, effective Feb 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Promoted Kimberly McGinnis to Administrative Assistant 1 at Area Agency on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $457,523.29 (unanimous)

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District will review and approve financial reports, hear staff reports, and take action on several items. Notable among them are three contracts for the 2025 construction season on dirt, gravel, and low-volume roads totaling $585,966.07. New business includes approval of fees, conference expenses, a donation, reimbursement requests, a software subscription, a review fee revision, and new computer costs estimated at $13,523.96. A public comment period is scheduled.

• Contract for Hankins Pond Road, Wayne County - $300,000.00
• Contract for Long Pond Road, Clinton Township - $159,596.62
• Contract for Robinson Road, South Canaan Township - $126,369.45
• Reimbursement requests: Cameron Grossman $10,000, Brad Medved $12,500
• Estimated new computer costs of $13,523.96

Prison Board

The Wayne County Prison Board will review the Warden's report for January 2025 and hold an executive session on personnel and contracts. Old business includes discussion of boarding agreements with Susquehanna and Wyoming counties. New business covers recognition of lifesaving effort awards. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a public comment period.

• Minutes of the January 13, 2025 meeting
• Warden's Report – January 2025
• Executive Session on personnel and contracts
• Susquehanna and Wyoming counties boarding agreements
• Recognition of lifesaving effort awards

The Wayne County Prison Board approved a new agreement with Susquehanna County for boarding inmates at $118.00 per day, replacing the expired agreement. The board also unanimously approved the January 2025 minutes and accepted the Warden's report. No public comment was made, and the board recessed into executive session for personnel matters. The meeting concluded with a ceremony honoring staff for life-saving efforts.

• Approved new Susquehanna County inmate boarding agreement at $118.00 per day (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted Warden's report for January 2025 (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider several personnel actions, including hiring four new employees and increasing hourly wages for five corrections officers to $27.43 per hour per the collective bargaining agreement. The board will also hear a presentation on the 2025 Point In Time Count of homeless individuals, discuss a pantry fundraising event, and vote on a letter of support for a community development corporation's housing finance application. Routine items include approving minutes and paying checks.

• Personnel actions: hire Katrina Morrison ($15.93/hr) at Area Agency on Aging, Gabriella Bruford ($10.75/hr) as intern in Behavioral Health, Glen Vickery ($17.20/hr) as part-time food service worker at Correctional Facility
• Increase salaries of Corrections Officers Bradley Meheltz, Chester Gorski, Jessica Carney, Julian Cruz, Paul Warren to $27.43/hr effective Feb 11, 2025
• 2025 Point In Time Count presentation by Heather Miszler and Pamela Wilson on homelessness
• Motion to approve letter of support for United Neighborhood Community Development Corporation's Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency funding application
• Sip and Support pantry fundraising discussion with Dave Hartung and Clarissa Wimmers

The Wayne County Commissioners unanimously approved a letter of support for the United Neighborhood Community Development Corporation's application to the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for funding. They also ratified the termination of a court clerk, hired three new employees, and approved over $1.1 million in bills and vouchers. The meeting included presentations on the Point-in-Time homeless count and a pantry fundraiser.

• Approved letter of support for United Neighborhood CDC funding application (unanimous)
• Ratified termination of Danielle McConnell, Magisterial District Court Clerk (unanimous)
• Hired Katrina Morrison as Administrative Assistant 1 at Area Agency on Aging (unanimous)
• Hired Gabriella Bruford as intern for Behavioral Health office (unanimous)
• Hired Glen Vickery as part-time food service worker at Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $1,131,953.77 (unanimous)
• Approved transportation, HSA, Children and Youth, BDP/EI, 911, health, and ERAP vouchers (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on several motions including applying for a $250,000 state grant for the Hankins Pond Dam rehabilitation and awarding an $84,890.61 vehicle bid for Camp Freedom using pass-through grant funds. Other actions include allocating $46,704 to the Agricultural Easement Fund and approving a right-of-way for Blue Ridge Cable. Personnel changes for Children and Youth Services are also on the agenda.

• Motion to apply for $250,000 C2P2 grant for Hankins Pond Dam rehabilitation
• Motion to award bid for 2025 GMC Yukon XL ($84,890.61) for Camp Freedom via Local Share Account pass-through
• Motion to execute Grant of Right of Way to Blue Ridge Cable on county property in Berlin Township
• Motion to allocate $46,704 ($40,000 county + $6,704 interest) to Wayne County Agricultural Easement Fund
• Motion to approve letter of support for The Cooperage Project for Appalachian Regional Commission funding

The Wayne County Commissioners approved several items, including a bid for a 2025 GMC Yukon XL for $84,890.61, a resolution to apply for a $250,000 state grant for the Hankins Pond Dam rehabilitation, and a $46,704 allocation to the Agricultural Easement Fund. They also accepted multiple resignations, terminated two employees, and approved a memorandum of understanding for a natural areas inventory. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved bid for 2025 GMC Yukon XL for $84,890.61 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 30-01-2025 to apply for $250,000 C2P2 grant for Hankins Pond Dam (unanimous)
• Approved $46,704 allocation to Agricultural Easement Fund (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy for natural areas inventory (unanimous)
• Approved adoption assistance agreement for one minor female (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for The Cooperage Project grant application (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $353,889.86 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations and terminations of multiple employees (unanimous)

Drug & Alcohol Commission Advisory Board

The Wayne County Drug and Alcohol Commission Advisory Council is meeting to approve minutes from November 2024 and receive reports from the director and program areas, including screenings, prevention, and recovery support. Provider updates from PA Treatment and Healing and Little Creek Outpatient & Shane's House are also on the agenda. No old business is listed, and the meeting is largely routine with no major decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of minutes from November 26, 2024 meeting
• Director's report and program reports on screenings, alcohol highway safety, prevention, recovery support, and case management
• Provider updates from PA Treatment and Healing and Little Creek Outpatient & Shane's House
• Community concerns, observations, or ideas on drug and alcohol services

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider approving the Election Integrity Grant post-general election report showing $123,608.37 in expenditures, adopt Resolution No. 23-01-2025 adopting a Title VI Plan for the county transportation system, and act on several personnel actions including hiring a Community Development Outreach Specialist and promoting another staff member. They will also open bids for a vehicle as part of a grant for Camp Freedom and approve salary increases for two correctional facility sergeants under the collective bargaining agreement. Public comment is accepted.

• Approval of Election Integrity Grant report showing $123,608.37 in expenditures
• Adoption of Resolution No. 23-01-2025 adopting a Title VI Plan for Wayne County Transportation System
• Motion to open bids for a vehicle as part of grant for Camp Freedom
• Hiring Kelli Connor as Community Development Outreach Specialist at $20.68/hr and promoting Jenny Mann to Community Development Operations Specialist at $20.68/hr
• Salary increases for Sgt. Scott Jaycox and Sgt. Christopher Medico at the correctional facility to $32.24/hr

The Wayne County Commissioners unanimously approved a $1,199,381.32 bill list, adopted Resolution No. 23-01-2025 for a Title VI Plan, and accepted two resignations. They also opened bids for a vehicle for Camp Freedom, forwarded them for review, and approved the Election Integrity Grant report. Several personnel actions were taken, including hiring and promoting staff in Wayne Tomorrow!.

• Approved $1,199,381.32 in bills (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-01-2025, Title VI Plan for Transportation System (unanimous)
• Opened vehicle bids: R.B. Fries $84,890.61, One Nation Distribution $97,979.97 (unanimous)
• Forwarded vehicle bids to solicitor and CFO for review (unanimous)
• Approved Election Integrity Grant report with $123,608.37 expenditures (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Paige Price, part-time Caseworker (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Kelli Connor, Clerk II (unanimous)
• Hired Kelli Connor as Community Development Outreach Specialist (unanimous)

Human Services Agency Governing Board

The governing board will vote on multiple contracts for Children and Youth Services, including a detailed rate schedule with Diakon Child, Family & Community Services for various foster care levels. They will also ratify personnel actions and discuss a $400,000 affordable rental housing project submission. The boards for Behavioral & Developmental Programs, Drug and Alcohol Commission, and Aging will also meet to approve contracts, ratifications, and grants.

• Diakon Child, Family & Community Services contract with per-diem rates from $46.00 to $101.63 for foster care levels I-IV and medically fragile care
• Concern Professional Services contract for intermediate foster care and new programs like Crisis Rapid Response and Family Group Decision Making
• Ratification of hiring, promotion, and resignation actions for Children and Youth Services and Transportation Department
• Approval of a $400,000 Affordable Rental Housing Project submission using ERAP2 funds
• Area Agency on Aging awarded $31,000 Moses Taylor Foundation grant for building safety and accessibility improvements

Transportation

The Transportation System Advisory Board is discussing current staffing vacancies and the status of a new transportation facility. The board is also reviewing quarterly statistics and recent community outreach efforts.

• Six open driver positions currently in the posting and interview process
• Delivery of one accessible, all-wheel-drive Ford Transit from Rohrer Bus
• New transportation facility near the 911 Emergency Operations Center currently in permitting stages
• PennDOT is providing 100% funding for the new transportation facility
• Outreach events including the Lake Ladore Senior Expo and Wayne Interagency Network

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider several agenda items including approval of a $1.5 million tax anticipation note from Wayne Bank, a grant of right-of-way to PPL, and an Act 148 report for Children and Youth Services. They will also address personnel actions, an adoption assistance agreement, and employee recognitions.

• Motion to ratify Resolution 14-01-2025 authorizing a $1.5M tax anticipation note at 3.29% from Wayne Bank
• Motion to execute a Grant of Right of Way to PPL for County parcel #01-0-0255-0058 in Berlin Township
• Approval of First Quarter 2024-25 Act 148 report for Children and Youth Services showing $1,729,774 in revenues and expenditures
• Motion to approve an adoption assistance agreement for one minor male
• Employee recognitions: A.G. Howell (5 years, District Attorney) and Catherine Rickard (5 years, Auditor)

The Wayne County Commissioners unanimously approved a $1.5 million tax anticipation note from Wayne Bank at 3.29% interest, along with an adoption assistance agreement, a right-of-way grant to PPL, and the First Quarter Act 148 report for Children and Youth Services. They also ratified several personnel actions, including new hires and a promotion, and approved a large batch of bills totaling over $400,000. The meeting included recognition of employee anniversaries and discussion of a transition plan for the Veterans' Affairs Director's retirement.

• Approved $1.5M tax anticipation note from Wayne Bank at 3.29% (unanimous)
• Approved adoption assistance agreement for one minor male (unanimous)
• Granted right-of-way to PPL for Berlin Township parcel (unanimous)
• Approved First Quarter 2024-25 Act 148 report for C&Y Services (unanimous)
• Hired Joseph Dominick as County Caseworker 1 (unanimous)
• Hired James Heenan as part-time Van Driver (unanimous)
• Promoted Linda Huffman to Administrative Assistant 2 (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $401,281.36 (unanimous)

Local Interagency Council for Early Intervention

The council is meeting to gather input from child care providers, parent members, and various early intervention and educational agencies. The agenda focuses on coordination between child-serving businesses and agencies in the community.

• Review of November 14, 2024 meeting minutes
• Input from child care providers and parent members
• Reports from Head Start, KITE, and Wallenpaupack Area School District
• Updates from 0-3 and 3-5 Early Intervention (EI) programs
• Review of the LICC Agreement

Prison Board

The Wayne County Prison Board will meet to approve minutes from December 9, 2024, receive the warden’s report for December 2024, and hear public comment. Under old business, board members will discuss updates on background checks and boarding contracts. New business includes a thank-you letter from the Historical Society and plans for the IGNITE program.

• Background check update
• Boarding contracts update
• IGNITE Program plans discussion
• Executive session on personnel and contracts
• Public comment period

The Wayne County Prison Board unanimously approved sending a letter to the PA State Police regarding issues with the Uniform Firearms Act and its impact on the county, while continuing to pursue PICS checks for new hires. The board also accepted the warden's December 2024 report, which noted lower bookings and detailed inmate programs and finances. No public comment was made, and the board recessed into executive session for personnel matters.

• Approved minutes of December 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Accepted warden's report for December 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter to PA State Police about Uniform Firearms Act issue (unanimous)
• Recessed into executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will meet to address personnel changes and board appointments. The body is considering an amendment to a cooperation agreement regarding a $1 million grant for the Sterling Business and Technology Park.

• Amendment to a $1 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant for Sterling Business and Technology Park
• Reappointment of Steven Gelderman, Kenneth Coutts, Arnold Anderson, and James Shook to the Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District Board
• Appointment of Charles Kelshaw to the Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District Board
• Promotion of Anthony Polidoro to Full-Time Corrections Officer at $21.94 per hour
• Lateral transfer of Heather Godshall to Aging Care Manager 2 at $19.78 per hour

The Wayne County Commissioners approved an amendment to the 2021 cooperation agreement with Wayne Economic Development Corp. regarding a $1 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant for the Sterling Business and Technology Park. They also reappointed four members and appointed one new member to the Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District Board, and approved a large batch of bills totaling over $1.1 million. Several personnel actions were taken, including accepting resignations, a retirement, and a promotion.

• Approved amendment to cooperation agreement for $1M RACP grant for Sterling Business and Technology Park (unanimous)
• Reappointed Gelderman, Coutts, Anderson, and Shook to Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Charles Kelshaw to Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District Board (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $1,163,541.48 (unanimous)
• Promoted Corrections Officer Anthony Polidoro to full-time (unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer of Heather Godshall to Aging Care Manager 2 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Kathryn Meagher from Children and Youth Services (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Victoria Wargo, Director of Veterans' Affairs (unanimous)

Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board

The council will review and approve minutes from prior meetings, discuss vacancies, and receive updates on housing programs (SHARE, ECHO), senior centers, in-home services, and budget advocacy. A public hearing is scheduled for April 10, 2025.

• Review of minutes from July and October 2024
• Discussion of housing programs SHARE and ECHO
• Budget advocacy updates
• Program updates: Senior Centers, In-home Services, Health & Wellness, Adult Daily Living Center, Assessment, Food Pantry
• Scheduled public hearing on April 10, 2025

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District will elect officers for 2025, review financial reports, and consider several action items. Notable proposals include a 5-year audit engagement contract with Bradly T. Murray CPA LLC at $4,000 per year, approval for up to two staff to attend a drone class ($374 per person), and purchase of a fishing license and trout stamp for staff assisting Pike County sampling. The board will also set 2025 goals and objectives.

• Election of officers for 2025
• 5-year audit engagement contract with Bradly T. Murray CPA LLC at $4,000/year
• Proposal to approve drone class for up to two staff ($374 per person)
• Purchase of fishing license ($27.97) and trout stamp ($14.97) for staff
• Review of 2025 goals and objectives