Westmoreland public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will consider several professional service agreements for adult and juvenile probation, court administration, and behavioral health services. The meeting includes personnel actions and the review of multiple grant applications and intergovernmental agreements.

• Grant application with US Department of Justice for $13,192.30 for bullet proof vests
• Professional Services Agreement with EBA Engineering, Inc. for GIS support not to exceed $15,000.00
• Agreement with Paula Teacher & Associates, Inc. for $1,797,346.00 (no cost to county)
• Agreement with The Union Mission of Latrobe, Inc. for $862,524.00 (no cost to county)
• Commercial snow agreement with Silvis Group, Inc. for MDJ Court 10-3-02

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $13,192.30 grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the Patrick Leahy Bullet‑Proof Vest Partnership and authorized the District Attorney to sign the required certifications. The board also approved several service agreements, including a SAVIN victim‑notification system contract, a commercial snow‑removal agreement, and multiple adult probation partnership letters. Additional actions included hiring new corrections officers and other staff, and approving a $275 firearms‑range rental with the community college.

• Approved $13,192.30 DOJ grant for bullet‑proof vest partnership (unanimous)
• Authorized District Attorney to execute grant certifications (unanimous)
• Approved SAVIN Maintenance and Service Agreement with PDAI (unanimous)
• Approved Commercial Snow Agreement with Silvis Group, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Letters of Agreement with SPHS Care Center and SPHS Behavioral Health for Adult Probation and Drug Court (unanimous)
• Approved $275 firearms‑range rental with Westmoreland County Community College (unanimous)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with EBA Engineering for GIS support, up to $15,000 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple new hires and terminations for Corrections and other county departments (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Westmoreland County Salary Board is meeting to review labor agreements and wage adjustments. The board will consider ratifying two union contracts and a 3% increase for non-union staff. Other items include nursing salary tiers and temporary rate increases.

• Arbitration Award for Court Related and Court Appointed Employees (2025-2028)
• Collective Bargaining Agreement for Westmoreland County Detectives (2026-2028)
• 3% wage increase for all non-union staff and 1% increase to temp wage scale
• Nursing Supervisor starting salaries tiered from $79,724.32 to $83,791.07
• Nurse Aide Temp rate increase from $22.00/hr to $22.30/hr

The Salary Board ratified an arbitration award with the Court Related Employees Association and a collective bargaining agreement with the County Detectives, both effective for multi‑year periods. It approved a new non‑union wage scale with a 3% increase and revised the non‑union registered nurses overtime rule. Tiered starting salaries for nursing supervisors and temporary rate increases for several nursing positions were also approved. Additional staffing changes and meeting minutes were adopted.

• Ratified Arbitration Award with Court Related Employees Association (effective 1/1/25‑12/31/28) – unanimous
• Ratified Collective Bargaining Agreement with County Detectives (effective 1/1/26‑12/31/28) – unanimous
• Approved new non‑union wage scale with 3% increase (effective 1/1/26) – passed 3‑1
• Approved revision to Non‑Union Registered Nurses overtime rule (effective 1/11/26) – unanimous
• Approved tiered starting salaries for Nursing Supervisors (effective 12/22/25) – unanimous
• Approved temporary rate increases for Nurse Aide, Reg Charge Nurse‑Temp, and Staff Nurse/LPN Temp (effective 1/1/26) – unanimous
• Abolished one Logistic Section Chief/MT position and created a new position with higher salary (effective 12/22/25) – unanimous
• Approved minutes of the Oct 30 2025 Salary Board meeting – unanimous

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider approving agreements for electrical access and stormwater management at the Westmoreland Logistics Park, a $250,000 contribution to the Five Star Trail rehabilitation project, and the 2026 administrative budget of $1,901,078.

• Approval of Access and Electrical Facilities Right Of Way Agreement with The RIDC Regional Growth Fund
• Approval of Stormwater Easement Agreement with The Regional Growth Fund
• Authorization of $250,000 contribution to the Five Star Trail rehabilitation project
• Approval of Second Amendment to DCED PA Sites Grant Contract No. C000089145
• Approval of 2026 Administrative Budget of $1,901,078

The corporation unanimously approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved several agreements and contracts, including right‑of‑way and stormwater easements with the RIDC Regional Growth Fund, a $250,000 contribution to the Five Star Trail rehabilitation, a grant amendment with DCED, and a one‑year extension of audit services for $24,195. The 2026 administrative budget of $1,901,078 was adopted.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Access and Electrical Facilities Right‑of‑Way Agreement with RIDC (unanimous)
• Approved Stormwater Easement Agreement with RIDC for PennSTART project (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 contribution to County for Five Star Trail rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to DCED PA Sites Grant Contract No. C000089145 (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension of services with Horner, Wible & Terek, P.C. for $24,195 audit fee (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Administrative Budget of $1,901,078 (unanimous)

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will discuss and vote on the 2026 budget, meeting schedule, and a property preservation agreement. The board will also consider a subdivision plan for 2nd Street in Derry.

• Approval of 2026 WCLB Board Meeting Dates
• Consider approval of 2026 Budget
• Consider approval of a Property Preservation Services Agreement with SW Enterprise LLC
• Consider approval of a subdivision and lot consolidation plan for 300 2nd Street, Derry, PA
• Consider approval of a policy regarding change orders

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board adopted four resolutions that extinguish all municipal, school‑district and county taxes, liens, and related charges on parcels in Monessen, Arnold (two parcels) and East Vandergrift. Each resolution cites existing intergovernmental cooperation agreements that allow the Bank to release those obligations. The actions were recorded on the Board’s meeting of January 27 2026 and February 24 2026.

• Resolution 2025‑58: extinguished all taxes, liens and charges on the Monessen parcel (Map 20‑02‑03‑0‑080)
• Resolution 2026‑1: extinguished all taxes, liens and charges on the Arnold parcel (Map 02‑02‑07‑0‑263)
• Resolution 2026‑2: extinguished all taxes, liens and charges on the second Arnold parcel (Map 02‑02‑07‑0‑707)
• Resolution 2026‑3: extinguished all taxes, liens and charges on the East Vandergrift parcel (Map 08‑01‑06‑0‑021)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority Board will consider three ARPA demolition contract awards for residential structures in Monessen and New Kensington/Arnold, totaling $296,950. It will also approve a $25,000 recipient agreement with Westmoreland Community Action for down‑payment and closing‑cost assistance funded by a private grant. Additional items include a $29,000 change‑order reduction for the NKAMP Phase 2 demolition, ratification of a resolution to seek up to $500,000 in state demolition grant funding, and approval of the 2026 budget.

• Approve demolition contract to JW McNabb, LLC for 8 Monessen structures at $95,000
• Approve demolition contract to GEMM Demolition, LLC for 8 Monessen structures at $94,000
• Approve demolition contract to Wreckcrew Demolition, LLC for 9 New Kensington/Arnold structures at $107,950
• Approve $25,000 recipient agreement with Westmoreland Community Action for down‑payment assistance
• Ratify Resolution 2025-10 to request up to $500,000 state grant for countywide demolition projects

The RACW board unanimously adopted the 2026 budget and authorized a grant request of up to $500,000 for countywide demolition projects. It also approved three demolition contracts totaling $297,950 and a $25,000 down‑payment assistance agreement with Westmoreland Community Action. Additionally, the board adopted a change‑order policy and approved a mortgage modification of up to $40,000.

• Approved 2026 Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-10 for up to $500,000 grant request (unanimous)
• Approved demolition contract to JW McNabb, LLC for $95,000 (unanimous)
• Approved demolition contract to GEMM Demolition, LLC for $94,000 (unanimous)
• Approved demolition contract to Wreckcrew Demolition, LLC for $107,950 (unanimous)
• Approved Recipient Agreement with Westmoreland Community Action for $25,000 program (unanimous)
• Approved policy on change orders: <$12,900 admin, >$12,900 board approval (unanimous)
• Approved mortgage modification to accept up to $40,000 (unanimous)

Juvenile Detention

The Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Board will meet on December 15, 2025 at 10:00 am in Courthouse Room 101. The agenda includes approval of the November 17, 2025 meeting minutes, a Director’s Report, and a New Business item. The board will also provide a public comment period and hold an executive session before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from November 17, 2025 meeting
• Director’s Report
• Public comment period as required by Sunshine Act
• New Business discussion
• Executive Session

The Juvenile Detention Board approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. The board entered and then returned from an executive session, both unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved November 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will meet to review personnel changes. The board is considering the hiring of 12 individuals and the resignations of two employees.

• Consideration of 12 new hires including Riley Simpson and Christopher Hartmann
• Consideration of resignations for Christopher Hartmann and Dominic Taresco

The Prison Board approved the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting. It accepted eight new hires, accepted two resignations, and terminated one employee, all by unanimous votes. The board also entered and exited an executive session and adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted eight new hires (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Christopher Hartmann and Dominic Taresco (unanimous)
• Terminated Bryan Barner (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will review the solicitor's recommendations on tax exemption applications. The board will also discuss public meeting dates for 2026.

• Exemption applications for Westmoreland County Land Bank, Fountain of Hope Homeless Ministries, and Hess Run Conservation Association
• Exemption applications for Brush Creek Salem United Church of Christ and Brush Creek Evangelical Lutheran Church
• Board votes on disabled veteran exemptions for William F. Ormesher, Arthur O. Martz, Roger L. Weyandt, Jr., James V. Yerace, Jose B. Gomez, and David A. Henry
• Review of disabled veteran exemptions for Deborah A. Carson, Michael J. Fennell, and Brian R. Holmes

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. It granted exempt status to several tax‑map parcels, including two Westmoreland County Land Bank parcels, Fountain of Hope Homeless Ministries, Hess Run Conservation Association, and two Brush Creek churches, and removed one Brush Creek parcel as necessary. The Board also approved the public meeting dates for 2026. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 20-02-06-0-035 (Westmoreland County Land Bank) starting 1‑15‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 20-02-07-0-282 (Westmoreland County Land Bank) starting 1‑15‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 24-03-12-0-082 (Fountain of Hope Homeless Ministries) starting 1‑15‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 48-27-00-0-177 (Hess Run Conservation Association) starting 1‑15‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 50-12-00-0-026 (Brush Creek Salem United Church of Christ) starting 7‑15‑2025 (unanimous)
• Removed Tax Map 50-12-00-0-026-59-001 (Brush Creek Salem United Church of Christ) as necessary (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 50-12-00-0-027 (Brush Creek Evangelical Lutheran Church) starting 7‑15‑2025 (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The WestCoHAB meeting will hold an open discussion on budget impasses, including gaps, challenges, solutions, and capacity reduction. Members will receive updates on the HUD Continuum of Care notice of funding opportunity. Subcommittee reports from Homeless Engagement, Priority Populations, Advocacy and Policy, Data and Quality Control, and Pathways to Affordable Housing will be presented.

• Budget Impasses Effects & Updates – open discussion on gaps, challenges, solutions and capacity reduction
• HUD CoC NOFO updates – discussion of notice of funding opportunity
• Homeless Engagement subcommittee report
• Priority Populations subcommittee report
• Advocacy and Policy subcommittee report

The Homeless Advisory Board accepted the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. It decided not to hold the upcoming Quarterly Subcommittee Co‑Chair meeting. After a motion to adjourn, the meeting ended at 10:14 AM.

• Accepted November 5 minutes (motion passed)
• Decided not to hold upcoming Quarterly Subcommittee Co‑Chair meeting
• Motion to adjourn adopted, meeting adjourned at 10:14 AM

Board of Elections

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will review and potentially approve the minutes from its November 18 meeting, provide a public comment period as required by the Sunshine Act, and consider approving the final certification of the municipal election held on November 4, 2025.

• Approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 board meeting
• Public comment period under Section 10.1(a) of the Sunshine Act
• Consider approval of the Final Certification of the November 4, 2025 municipal election results

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections approved the minutes from the November 18 meeting and unanimously adopted the final certification of the November 4 municipal election results. The board then adjourned the session.

• Approved minutes of November 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved final certification of November 4, 2025 municipal election results (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider several grant applications, contract awards, and personnel actions at its November 20 meeting. Items include a $532,256.59 grant for continuing adult probation services, a $345,000 grant for an intermediate punishment treatment program, and various service agreements and purchase orders. The board will also adopt resolutions related to community development block grant amendments and lead‑hazard control projects.

• Grant application $532,256.59 to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency for Continuing County Adult Probation and Parole (July 1 2025‑June 30 2026)
• Grant application $345,000.00 to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Program (July 1 2025‑June 30 2026)
• Purchase order $8,439.00 to Link Computer Corporation for Cisco desk units
• One‑year commercial snow agreement with Silvis Group, Inc. – rates: $27 walkways, $42 de‑icing walks, $52 plowing, $49 de‑icing lots per service
• Uniform bid $8,906.00 awarded to Kiski Valley Uniforms & Supply for Park Police uniforms (2026‑2028 term)

The board unanimously approved the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes and amended the agenda to add Resolution #R-84-2025. It approved two Adult Probation grant applications totaling $877,256.59, a $8,439 purchase of Cisco desk units, a one‑year snow‑removal contract, a law‑enforcement recruitment grant modification, and a series of personnel actions. The board also recognized years of service and adopted several proclamations.

• Approved October 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to include Resolution #R-84-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Probation grant $532,256.59 for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Adult Probation grant $345,000 for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $8,439 purchase of Cisco desk units (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year snow services agreement with rates listed (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions: new hires, terminations, resignations, retirements, furlough return (unanimous)
• Approved years of service recognitions and multiple proclamations (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider several approvals at its regular meeting. Items include renewing employee health care benefits with an annual premium of about $237,000, amending a consultant services agreement, extending a lease for CASEWORKS, Inc., and approving advertising and report design contracts. The board will also review a subdivision plan for the PennSTART project and a landlord release for the county library system.

• Renew health care benefits from Highmark at an age‑rated annual premium of approximately $237,000 for the 2026 plan year
• First Amendment to the Master Consultant Services Agreement with H.F. Lenz Co.
• Fifth Addendum to the lease with CASEWORKS, Inc. for a 2‑year extension of about 31,922 SF in Building 203, Jeannette Industrial Park
• Advertising quote from Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. for $5,500 across six 2026 magazine editions and a buyers guide
• Design quote from Brandlabb LLC for $3,082 to produce a 12‑page 2025 annual report

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $237,000 renewal of employee health‑care benefits with Highmark for the 2026 plan year. It also approved amendments to existing service and lease agreements, advertising and publishing contracts, a subdivision plan for the PennSTART project, and a landlord release for the county library system.

• Approved minutes of the October 30, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution WCIDC-26-2025 to renew Highmark health‑care benefits at $237,000 annual premium (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to the Master Consultant Services Agreement with H.F. Lenz Co. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution WCIDC-27-2025 to execute Fifth Addendum extending CASEWORKS, Inc. lease for 2 years, 31,922 SF (unanimous)
• Approved $5,500 advertising quote from Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania, Inc. for 2026 magazine issues and Buyers Guide (unanimous)
• Approved $3,082 design quote from Brandlabb LLC for the 2025 annual report and 1,050 printed copies (unanimous)
• Approved Revision No. 1 to Westmoreland County Intermodal Subdivision and authorized execution for the PennSTART project (unanimous)
• Approved Landlord’s Release for Westmoreland County Federated Library System as tenant of the Greenforge building (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority will consider several approvals, including a $535,000 ACT 152 DEMO Fund agreement to demolish 23 properties. The board will also vote on an amendment extending a subrecipient agreement, two grant request resolutions totaling up to $640,000, and multiple contract ratifications for demolition projects. All items are listed on the agenda for this November 18 meeting.

• Approve ACT 152 DEMO Fund Agreement with Westmoreland County for $535,000 to demolish 23 properties
• Approve Amendment 1 to Subrecipient Agreement 24-05, extending performance period to April 3, 2026
• Approve Resolution No. 2025-8 to request up to $500,000 grant from PHFA PHARE RTT for acquisition, stabilization, and demolition of blighted properties
• Approve Resolution No. 2025-9 to request up to $140,000 grant from PA DCED Local Share Account for renovations at 131 West Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA
• Ratify contract change to JBL Contracting, Inc. for $8,650, raising total contract to $28,650 for 1905 PA-286 Saltsburg WHRP project

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority board approved multiple funding agreements and contract awards, including a $535,000 demolition fund, a $500,000 grant request, and a $140,000 grant request. It rescinded a prior cooperation agreement and approved a new $1,000,000 RACP grant partnership with Laurel Highlands. The board also tabled a policy on change orders for further review. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $535,000 ACT 152 DEMOFund demolition agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 PHFA PHARE RTT grant request (unanimous)
• Approved $140,000 PA DCED Local Share Account grant request (unanimous)
• Ratified $8,650 contract change to JBL Contracting (unanimous)
• Ratified $88,550 contract award to Lutterman Excavating (unanimous)
• Ratified $9,800 contract award to Ligonier Construction (unanimous)
• Tabled policy on change orders for further discussion (unanimous)
• Rescinded 2024 cooperation agreement and approved new $1,000,000 RACP grant partnership (unanimous)

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will review the prior month's financial report and hear the Executive Director's update. It will consider a Deed-in-Escrow Agreement with Jeannette Dreams, LLC to rehabilitate 627 Clay Avenue for $57,000. The board will also consider Resolutions 2025-56 and 2025-57 involving Jedediah Dzimiera, Rachel Orr, and Monessen City, as well as a policy on change orders after procurement. An executive session on real estate and legal matters is scheduled.

• Approval of the previous month’s financial report
• Deed-in-Escrow Agreement with Jeannette Dreams, LLC for 627 Clay Avenue rehabilitation ($57,000)
• Resolution 2025-56 – 20-02-06-0-035 concerning Jedediah Dzimiera & Rachel Orr, Monessen City
• Resolution 2025-57 – 20-02-07-0-282 concerning Jedediah Dzimiera, Monessen City
• Policy regarding change orders following procurement of goods and services

The board unanimously approved a deed-in-escrow agreement with Jeannette Dreams, LLC to purchase and rehabilitate 627 Clay Avenue for $57,000. It also unanimously approved two resolutions transferring tax‑delinquent properties from Monessen City owners to the Land Bank. A proposal on change‑order policy was tabled for further review.

• Approved deed-in-escrow agreement with Jeannette Dreams, LLC for 627 Clay Avenue, $57,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-56 transferring property from Jedediah Dzimiera & Rachel Orr, Monessen City (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-57 transferring property from Jedediah Dzimiera, Monessen City (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Approved previous month’s financial report (unanimous)
• Tabled change‑order policy proposal for further discussion (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving the minutes from its October 21, 2025 meeting. It will provide a public comment period as required by the Sunshine Act. The board will also consider approving the pre‑certification of the November 4, 2025 general election results.

• Approve minutes of the October 21, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period under Section 10.1(a) of the Sunshine Act
• Approve pre‑certification of the November 4, 2025 general election results

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the pre‑certification of the General Election results held on November 4, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:34 pm.

• Approved minutes of Oct 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved pre‑certification of Nov 4, 2025 general election results (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:34 pm (unanimous)

Juvenile Detention

The board will meet to review the Director's report and consider the approval of minutes from October 27, 2025. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a scheduled executive session.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Director's Report
• Executive Session

The Juvenile Detention Board approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No new business or executive session items were presented. The board then adjourned unanimously. No substantive policy or operational decisions were made.

• Approved October 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will meet to approve minutes, receive reports from the Adult Probation Office and County Correctional Facility, and consider personnel actions including new hires, resignations, and a retirement.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 minutes
• Report from Adult Probation Office
• Report from County Correctional Facility
• Consideration of 12 new hires
• Consideration of 1 resignation and 1 retirement

The Prison Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. It entered and then exited an executive session, also unanimously. The board accepted a slate of new hires, a resignation, a retirement, and two terminations, all by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)
• Accepted new hires (Riley Simpson, Christopher Hartmann, Gavin McFetridge, Liam Worgul, David Ray, Christopher Stoner, Lashauna Martinez, Justin Altman, Rick Weig, William Carpeal, Daniel Jordan, Christopher Citeroni) (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Autumn Stoots (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Charles Schachte (unanimous)
• Terminated Barner and Collins (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will approve minutes from the October 9 meeting, hear reports from the chief assessor, deputy chief assessor, and solicitor, and consider the solicitor’s recommendations on various exemption applications, including several disabled veterans. The board will also vote on a fee increase for commercial property cards, raising the charge from $0.25 to $1.00 while keeping the residential fee at $0.25.

• Approve minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting
• Review solicitor’s exemption recommendations for organizations such as Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg and Fountain of Hope Homeless Ministries
• Consider exemption requests for disabled veterans listed by tax map numbers
• Vote to increase commercial property card fee from $0.25 to $1.00 (residential fee remains $0.25)

Records Improvement Committee

The Westmoreland County Records Improvement Committee will meet to discuss the balance of the Records Improvement Fund Account. The committee is also scheduled to review and approve updated bylaws and the Comprehensive Records Management Plan.

• Review and approval of updated Records Improvement Fund Committee Bylaws
• Review and approval of the Strategic Plan (Comprehensive Records Management Plan)
• Review of the Records Improvement Fund Account balance

The Records Improvement Committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. The committee also voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 10:21 a.m. No new business was taken up, and the bylaws revision was discussed but not decided.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:21 a.m. (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The Westmoreland Homeless Advisory Board met to discuss the impacts of budget impasses, including potential reductions in subcommittee capacity and an increase in virtual meeting attendance. The board also addressed the use of its letterhead for a Priority Populations SHARE survey.

• Discussion on budget gaps, challenges, and solutions
• Potential temporary reduction of subcommittees
• Use of WestCoHAB letterhead for Priority Populations SHARE survey
• Reports from Homeless Engagement, Priority Populations, Advocacy and Policy, Data and Quality Control, and Pathways to Affordable Housing subcommittees

The board voted to approve the use of WestCoHAB letterhead for the SHARE survey cover letter. It agreed to keep virtual attendance as a primary option while retaining a monthly in‑person meeting. The educational portion of meetings will be paused until at least January 2026, and Pathways to Affordable Housing subcommittee meetings will not be held in November or December 2025. The board also agreed to discuss capacity reductions with several subcommittees.

• Approved use of WestCoHAB letterhead for SHARE survey (motion passed)
• Agreed virtual attendance is favorable, with monthly in‑person meetings retained
• Paused educational portion of WestCoHAB meetings until Jan 2026
• Decided Pathways to Affordable Housing subcommittee will not meet Nov‑Dec 2025
• Agreed to discuss capacity reductions with Priority Populations, Pathways, and Advocacy & Policy subcommittees

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will reconvene and provide a public comment period as required by the Sunshine Act. The primary action is the approval of Resolution #R-90-2025, which authorizes a Pennsylvania Treasury County Services Investment Loan and related debt obligation for $11,625,529.00. The loan funds are intended to support appropriated programs that assist vulnerable populations, and the commissioners are designated as the authorized signers.

• Resolution #R-90-2025: approve $11,625,529 loan from Pennsylvania Treasury for vulnerable population programs
• Public comment period under Section 10.1(a) of the Sunshine Act

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 11, 2025 and the special meeting held on October 21, 2025. The approval was unanimous. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved minutes of Sep 11, 2025 regular meeting and Oct 21, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will discuss several grant acceptances and service agreements for probation, the coroner's office, and court administration. The meeting includes a large volume of personnel actions, including new hires, resignations, and a list of furloughs effective October 13, 2025.

• Acceptance of $350,000 Community Development Block Grant for Westmoreland County-Drug Court
• Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance with Housing and Redevelopment Insurance Exchange for $1,194,128
• Grant application for up to $772,967.99 for Westmoreland County Forensic Unity Mobility
• Acceptance of $95,100 award from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency for Emergency Response-VOCA 25-27
• Furniture purchase and installation from Hon c/o Tri-State Office Furniture totaling $236,479.06

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 11, 2025 and the special meeting held on October 21, 2025. No other actions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved September 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes and October 21, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Westmoreland County Salary Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 31, 2025 meeting. The board then unanimously adjourned the October 30, 2025 meeting.

• Approved July 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider several items, including a resolution to ratify a $750,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant for interior improvements to Building 108 at the Jeannette Industrial Park. It will also review an amendment to a DCED PA Sites Grant contract, multiple brush‑hogging service quotes, a temporary right‑of‑entry agreement for the PennSTART Project, a storm‑water management covenant, a hauling and disposal agreement, a marketing contract with the Pittsburgh Business Times, and signage updates at Commerce Crossing.

• Approve Resolution No. WCIDC-23-2025 to ratify and execute a $750,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant for interior improvements to Building 108 at Jeannette Industrial Park.
• Approve First Amendment to DCED PA Sites Grant Contract No. C000089145, replacing Articles I, III(a)(1) and III(b)(1).
• Approve a three‑year hauling and disposal agreement with County Hauling, LLC d/b/a Noble Environmental for a 4‑yard dumpster at the Greenforge Building, $105 per month, estimating $6,984 annual savings.
• Approve a $17,940 contract with Pittsburgh Business Times to market WCIDC sites via print, PDF, and digital ads in 2026.
• Approve a $3,631.50 contract with Carik Signs LLC to update signage at Commerce Crossing with the new WCIDC logo.

The board unanimously approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $750,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant for interior improvements to Building 108 at Jeannette Industrial Park and a first amendment to the DCED PA Sites Grant contract. It also approved brush‑hogging service quotes for multiple parks, a temporary right‑of‑entry agreement for the PennSTART Project, a storm‑water management covenant, a three‑year hauling and disposal agreement that saves $6,984 annually, a marketing contract with the Pittsburgh Business Times, and signage updates at Commerce Crossing.

• Approved first amendment to DCED PA Sites Grant contract (unanimous)
• Approved $750,000 ARC grant for Building 108 interior improvements (unanimous)
• Approved brush‑hogging quote with Allegheny Winter Services ($12,706.50) for multiple parks (unanimous)
• Approved brush‑hogging quote with Four Brothers Contracting ($1,123.45) for Distribution Park East (unanimous)
• Approved brush‑hogging quote with Schlegel Landscaping ($715.50) for Jeannette Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Authorized temporary right‑of‑entry agreement with RIDC Regional Growth Fund (unanimous)
• Authorized instrument for stormwater restrictions with RIDC W Autonomy LLC (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year hauling and disposal agreement with County Hauling, LLC saving $6,984 annually (unanimous)

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will consider several real‑estate actions, including a resolution for Dr. Jacqueline Lang, an environmental covenant for a Derry Borough parcel, and a right‑of‑way agreement for Derry Business Park. The board will also vote on two one‑year master listing agreements to market vacant lots, one with Guardian Realty Solutions, LLC and another with Realty One Group Landmark. These items are presented for approval during the October 28, 2025 meeting.

• Consider approval of Resolution 2025‑55 – 21‑02‑03‑0‑272 for Dr. Jacqueline Lang, Mt Pleasant Borough
• Consider approval of an environmental covenant for parcel 06‑01‑10‑0‑166 in Derry Borough
• Consider approval of Derry Business Park West Penn Power right‑of‑way agreement
• Consider approval of a one‑year Master Listing Agreement with Guardian Realty Solutions, LLC for sales and marketing of vacant lots
• Consider approval of a one‑year Master Listing Agreement with Realty One Group Landmark for sales and marketing of vacant lots

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board approved the meeting minutes and the prior month’s financial report, both unanimously. It also approved Resolution 2025-55 for Dr. Jacqueline Lang, an environmental covenant for parcel O6-01-10-0-166, a right‑of‑way agreement for Derry Business Park, and two one‑year master listing agreements with Guardian Realty Solutions, LLC and Realty One Group Landmark. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month's financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-55 – 21-O2-03-O0-272 Dr. Jacqueline Lang (unanimous)
• Approved environmental covenant for parcel O6-01-10-0-166 in Derry Borough (unanimous)
• Approved Derry Business Park West Penn Power right‑of‑way agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Master Listing Agreement with Guardian Realty Solutions, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Master Listing Agreement with Realty One Group Landmark (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority Board will consider approving the FY 2025 Services Agreement with the County of Westmoreland. It will also consider three grant resolutions: a PHFA PHARE RTT grant up to $300,000 for accessibility and homeownership, a PHFA PHARE RTT grant up to $500,000 for acquisition and demolition of blighted properties, and a PCFA Local Share Account Statewide grant up to $425,000 for the Downtown Greensburg Retail Incubator project. Additionally, the board will review several contract awards for WHRP projects ranging from $15,900 to $20,250, as well as two contract change requests.

• Approve FY 2025 Services Agreement with the County of Westmoreland
• Resolution 2025-5: PHFA PHARE RTT grant application up to $300,000 for accessibility and homeownership
• Resolution 2025-6: PHFA PHARE RTT grant application up to $500,000 for acquisition and demolition of blighted properties
• Resolution 2025-7: PCFA Local Share Account Statewide grant application up to $425,000 for Downtown Greensburg Retail Incubator project
• Contract award to Spanbauer Construction, LLC for $17,900.00 for 1332 Summit Ave, Monessen WHRP project

The Westmoreland Redevelopment Authority Board approved the meeting minutes and the prior month’s financial statements, each with a unanimous vote. It also approved a FY 2025 Services Agreement with the County of Westmoreland and three grant resolutions totaling $1.225 million. In addition, the Board authorized several construction contracts and a contract change request, all passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month’s financials (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 Services Agreement with County of Westmoreland (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-5 for PHFA PHARE RTT grant up to $300,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-6 for PHFA PHARE RTT grant up to $500,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-7 for PCFA Local Share Account grant up to $425,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to Spanbauer Construction, LLC $17,900 for 1332 Summit Ave project (unanimous)
• Approved contract change request to JBL Contracting, Inc adding $3,200 (unanimous)

Juvenile Detention

The Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Board will review and vote on the minutes from its September 29, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes a public comment period as required by the Sunshine Act, a director’s report, and an executive session. No specific policy changes or contracts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 29, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period under Sunshine Act Section 10.1(a)
• Director’s report
• Executive session

The Juvenile Detention Board approved the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No public comments were received. The board noted an upcoming state licensing inspection on November 5‑6, 2025 and mentioned a letter about pregnant females to the state. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will meet to review reports from the Adult Probation Office and County Correctional Facility. The board will consider the resignations of two employees and the retirement of one employee.

• Consider resignations of Zachary Hwostow and Eric Stein
• Consider retirement of David Lentz

The Prison Board approved the September 29, 2025 minutes and entered and exited an executive session, both unanimously. It accepted the resignations of Zachary Hwostow and Eric Stein, accepted the retirement of David Lentz, and terminated John Patterson and Alexander Saluga, with all motions passing unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Zachary Hwostow and Eric Stein (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of David Lentz (unanimous)
• Terminated John Patterson and Alexander Saluga (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Westmoreland County Retirement Board will meet at 9:00 AM in Room 101 to conduct its regular business. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting, hearing a manager report from JP Morgan, and a consultant report. The board will consider terminating William Blair International. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from August 25, 2025
• Manager report from JP Morgan
• Consultant report
• Consider termination of William Blair International

The board approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting unanimously. It voted to end the investment relationship with William Blair International and reallocate those funds to other managers in the International group, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Terminated investment relationship with William Blair International and reallocated funds to other International managers (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider Resolution #R -72-2025. The resolution approves applying for up to $14, 180,191.00 from the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s Budget Bridge Loan Initiative. The funds would support programs for vulnerable populations, and the Director of Financial Administration is designated as the authorized applicant, pending review by Financial Administration and the Solicitor.

• Resolution #R -72-2025: approve application for up to $14, 180,191.00 from Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s Budget Bridge Loan Initiative to fund vulnerable‑population programs; Director of Financial Administration designated as authorized applicant, subject to Financial Administration and Solicitor review.

Board of Elections

The board will consider approving the minutes from the Oct 7 meeting and will authorize personnel to serve as field technicians, call‑center staff, provisional‑ballot reviewers and machine inspectors for the municipal election on Nov 4, 2025. It will also approve reserving six parking spaces on Pennsylvania Avenue for voters traveling from Greensburg. Public comment will be offered per the Sunshine Act.

• Approve the minutes of the regular meeting held Oct 7, 2025.
• Approve the list of authorized field technicians for Election Day, Nov 4, 2025.
• Approve the list of authorized technical call‑center staff for Election Day, Nov 4, 2025.
• Approve the list of provisional ballot reviewers to begin counting on Nov 7, 2025.
• Approve reserving six parking spaces on Pennsylvania Avenue for Greensburg voters from Oct 6 to Nov 4, 2025.

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting. It also approved the individuals authorized as Field Techs, Technical Call Center staff, Provisional Ballot reviewers, and Machine Inspectors for the November 4 municipal election. Additionally, the board reserved six parking spaces on Pennsylvania Avenue for voters and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of Oct 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved list of Field Techs for Nov 4, 2025 election (unanimous)
• Approved list of Technical Call Center staff for Nov 4, 2025 election (unanimous)
• Approved list of Provisional Ballot reviewers for Nov 4, 2025 election (unanimous)
• Approved Machine Inspector list for Nov 4, 2025 election (unanimous)
• Approved reservation of 6 parking spaces on Pennsylvania Avenue for voters (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will vote on staffing assignments for the official count, pre‑canvassing, and canvassing of mail‑in and absentee ballots for the November 4, 2025 municipal election. It will also set extended public office hours for the election period and approve several polling‑place relocations in Jeannette, Monessen, New Kensington, and Loyalhanna Township. Additional items include a compensation rule for election clerks and a ballot‑notification procedure.

• Approve Election Bureau staff to conduct the Official Count on November 7, 2025
• Approve staff for Pre‑Canvassing on November 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
• Approve staff for Canvassing of Mail‑In and Absentee ballots beginning after polls close on November 4, 2025
• Approve extended Election Bureau office hours from October 20 through November 4, 2025
• Approve polling‑place changes for five precincts, e.g., Jeannette 4 Precinct moving from 219 11th Street to 401 South Fourth Street

The Board of Elections unanimously approved the schedule for the official count, pre‑canvassing, canvassing, and the provisional board for the November 4, 2025 municipal election. They also approved extended public office hours and a compensation arrangement for election clerks as outlined in Pa. Stat. Ann. § 2682.2. Additionally, the board approved changes to the polling locations for five precincts and adopted a ballot‑notification procedure.

• Approved official count to begin Nov 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved pre‑canvassing to start Nov 4, 2025 at 7:00 am (unanimous)
• Approved canvassing of mail‑in and absentee ballots after polls close on Nov 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved provisional board meeting on Nov 7, 2025 at 9:00 am (unanimous)
• Approved half‑day clerk compensation per Pa. Stat. Ann. § 2682.2 (unanimous)
• Approved extended election office hours Oct 20‑Oct 24, Oct 27‑Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 3‑Nov 4 (unanimous)
• Approved polling place changes for Jeannette 4, Jeannette 5‑2, Monessen 1‑1, New Kensington 2nd Ward, Loyalhanna Township No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved ballot notification procedure (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The WestCoHAB meeting will approve the minutes from the 09/03/25 session. Attendees will hear a Complex Case Division presentation, Opening Doors training, and a discussion on federal and state impacts. The board will also receive reports from several subcommittees, including Homeless Engagement and Pathways to Affordable Housing. No motions or decisions are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from 09/03/25 meeting
• Complex Case Division presentation
• Opening Doors training session
• Federal/State impacts discussion
• Subcommittee reports (Homeless Engagement, Priority Populations, Advocacy and Policy, Data and Quality Control, Pathways to Affordable Housing, Ad hoc Committee)

The board approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. No vote or action was recorded on the proposed increase in the fee for commercial property cards. The solicitor presented exemption applications for several organizations and disabled veterans, but no board votes were noted. All items were procedural.

Juvenile Detention

The board will meet to review the Director's report and conduct general business. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of August 25, 2025 minutes
• Director's Report
• Executive Session

The Juvenile Detention Board approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. The board entered and later returned from an executive session, both by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will meet to approve minutes, receive reports, and discuss personnel actions including potential contract amendments and terminations.

• Approval of August 25, 2025 minutes
• Report from Adult Probation Office
• Report from County Correctional Facility
• Consideration of GTL contract amendment to reinstate commissions
• Consideration of terminations

The Prison Board approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. It accepted Taylor Whipple's resignation and terminated employees Mancini, Tressler, and Gilbert. The board also recommended amending the GTL contract to reinstate commissions and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved August 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session (unanimous)
• Returned to Public Session (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Taylor Whipple (unanimous)
• Terminated Mancini, Tressler, Gilbert (unanimous)
• Recommended amendment to reinstate GTL contract commissions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Board is considering three grant requests from the PA DCED for local projects. They are also reviewing several construction contract awards for WHRP projects across multiple townships.

• Resolution No. 2025-5: Up to $500,000 grant request for countywide demolition projects
• Resolution No. 2025-3: Up to $99,470 grant request for Clay Avenue Pocket Park at 514 Clay Avenue, Jeannette
• Resolution No. 2025-4: Up to $11,903 grant request for Feeding the Spirit ADA parking lot
• Contract award to JBL Contracting, INC for $17,000.00 at 402 Pennsylvania Avenue, Irwin
• Contract award to Spanbauer Construction, LLC for $19,295.00 at 40 North Washington Avenue, Greensburg

The Redevelopment Authority board unanimously approved three grant submissions totaling up to $511,373 for a pocket park, a parking lot, and countywide demolition projects. The board also unanimously approved multiple construction contracts ranging from $6,200 to $19,295 for various WHRP projects. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved up to $99,470 grant request for Clay Avenue Pocket Park (Resolution 2025-3, unanimous)
• Approved up to $11,903 grant request for ADA‑accessible parking lot (Resolution 2025-4, unanimous)
• Approved up to $500,000 grant request for countywide demolition projects (Resolution 2025-5, unanimous)
• Approved $6,200 contract to Spanbauer Construction, LLC for 125 Apple Jack Lane (unanimous)
• Approved $12,555 contract to Bella Construction and Development, Inc for 5959 Kemerer Hollow Rd (unanimous)
• Approved $17,000 contract to JBL Contracting, INC for 402 Pennsylvania Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $17,975 contract to A1 Property Maintenance Solutions, LLC for 736 Pine Bluff Lane (unanimous)
• Approved $19,295 contract to Spanbauer Construction, LLC for 40 North Washington Avenue (unanimous)

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will review and potentially approve Resolution 2025-55 concerning Dr. Jacqueline Lang of Mt Pleasant Borough. It will also consider a right‑of‑way agreement for People’s Natural Gas servicing the Derry Business Park. Additional items include the prior month’s financial report, property updates, and an executive session on real estate and legal matters.

• Consider approval of Resolution 2025-55 – 21-02-03-0-272 for Dr. Jacqueline Lang, Mt Pleasant Borough
• Consider approval of Derry Business Park People’s Natural Gas line right‑of‑way agreement
• Consider approval of the previous month’s financial report
• Property updates (details not specified in agenda)
• Executive Session – Real Estate and Legal

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the prior month's financial report. It also unanimously approved Resolution 2025-55 for Dr. Jacqueline Lang and the Derry Business Park People’s Natural Gas line right‑of‑way agreement. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month's financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-55 – 21-O2-03-0-272 Dr. Jacqueline Lang (unanimous)
• Approved Derry Business Park People’s Natural Gas line right‑of‑way agreement (unanimous)
• Ended regular session (unanimous)
• Opened executive session (unanimous)
• Ended executive session (unanimous)
• Reopened regular session (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will first approve the minutes from its September 11, 2025 meeting. It will then consider the solicitor’s recommendations on exemption applications for multiple properties, including those of Westmoreland Human Opportunities, Inc., Loyal Order Moose Lodge 53, Westmoreland County Land Bank, Youngwood Borough, and Logos Christian Fellowship Church. The board will also vote on exemption requests filed by several disabled veterans whose applications require a board vote.

• Approve public meeting minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting.
• Review solicitor’s recommendations on exemption applications for properties such as Tax Map No. 10-02-15-0-289 (Feeding the Spirit) and Tax Map No. 17-04-13-0-020 (Loyal Order Moose, Lodge 53).
• Vote on exemption requests for disabled veterans requiring board approval, including Carl L Beltz (Tax Map No. 15-03-06-0-507) and Nancy J. Steimer (Tax Map No. 16-01-12-0-027).

The Board approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It granted tax‑exempt status to numerous properties, including Feeding the Spirit and several Westmoreland Human Opportunities, Inc. locations, while denying exemption for five Loyal Order Moose Lodge 53 parcels. A request for Logos Christian Fellowship Church was tabled until the November 13, 2025 meeting and the session was adjourned.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Feeding the Spirit (Tax 10-02-15-0-289) (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for several Westmoreland Human Opportunities, Inc. properties (unanimous)
• Denied exempt status for five Loyal Order Moose Lodge 53 parcels (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Westmoreland County Land Bank (Tax 21-02-03-0-272) (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for two Youngwood Borough parcels (Tax 41-01-15-0-256/0-257) (unanimous)
• Tabled Logos Christian Fellowship Church exemption (Tax 45-30-00-0-134) to Nov 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for multiple disabled‑veteran properties (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will review the solicitor’s recommendations on exemption applications. The meeting will also approve minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting and receive reports from the Chief Assessor, Deputy Chief Assessor, and Solicitor. No new business or old business items are listed.

• Approve public meeting minutes from August 14, 2025
• Receive reports from the Chief Assessor, Deputy Chief Assessor, and Solicitor
• Consider the solicitor’s recommendations on exemption applications
• Review exemption appeals for numerous tax map parcels (e.g., 02-02-07-0-286, 45-30-00-0-134)
• Review disabled‑veteran exemption requests requiring board vote (e.g., William G. Lasko, Gary F. DiFonso)

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals approved exempt status for a large number of tax map parcels, most effective January 15 2026. One parcel (Logos Christian Fellowship Church) was tabled until the October 9, 2025 meeting, and one exemption (Dolores M. Bubin) was removed. Several disabled‑veteran parcels were also approved for exemption, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 02-02-07-0-286 (Westmoreland County Land Bank) effective 1‑15‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 24-03-16-0-354 (Westmoreland County Land Bank) effective 1‑15‑2026 (unanimous)
• Tabled exempt status for Tax Map 45-30-00-0-134 (Logos Christian Fellowship Church) until Oct 9 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 50-04-16-0-004 (Hempfield Township) effective 1‑15‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 58-16-00-0-159 (Mountain Watershed Association) effective 7‑15‑2025 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 01-02-05-0-028 (William G. Lasko, disabled veteran) effective 7‑15‑2025 (unanimous)
• Removed exempt status for Tax Map 49-14-00-0-030 (Dolores M. Bubin) effective 1‑15‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved continued exemption for Tax Map 50-29-03-0-078 (Elizabeth A. Washburn) (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts for county services, including coroner and election bureau needs. The meeting also includes the presentation of numerous proclamations and certificates of recognition.

• Proposed contract to Ross G. Walker IV for transporting human remains at $369.00 per transport (estimated $129,150.00 annually)
• Proposed $47,285.00 agreement with ESRI for ArcGIS maintenance
• Proposed $17,892.00 amendment for license plate reader cameras in Rostraver Township
• Proposed $2,725.00 purchase order with Link Computer Corporation for a Cisco Desk System
• Proposed $250,000.00 funding for Complex Care Management via Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc.

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners met on September 11, 2025 and unanimously approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 regular meeting. No other motions were adopted; the remainder of the session consisted of public comments on various community issues.

• Approved minutes of the August 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation is reviewing the sale of a portion of Lot A of the Westmoreland County Intermodal Subdivision to the RIDC Regional Growth Fund. The body is also considering several insurance policy renewals and signage updates for various industrial parks.

• Sale of Lot A portion of Westmoreland County Intermodal Subdivision to RIDC for $23,045
• Insurance quotes totaling $107,577.45 for property, liability, and cyber coverage
• Quote of $3,796.92 from Blue Sky Sign Co. for GreenForge Building directory signs
• Quotes totaling $3,153.50 from JL Signs LLC for Westmoreland Technology Park I
• Signage updates for Jeannette Industrial Park ($959.30) and South Greensburg Commons ($435.66)

The corporation unanimously approved the minutes from the July 31, 2025 meeting. It also approved binding insurance coverage using four quoted policies totaling $107,577.45. The board authorized a $23,045 sale agreement with the RIDC Regional Growth Fund for part of Lot A. Several signage contracts ranging from $435.66 to $3,796.92 were approved.

• Approved July 31, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved binding insurance for four quotes totaling $107,577.45 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution WCIDC-22-2025 to sell portion of Lot A to RIDC for $23,045 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,796.92 Blue Sky Sign Co. contract to replace GreenForge directory signs (unanimous)
• Approved $3,153.50 JL Signs LLC contract to update Westmoreland Technology Park I signage (unanimous)
• Approved $959.30 Blue Sky Sign Co. contract to update Jeannette Industrial Park signs (unanimous)
• Approved $435.66 Blue Sky Sign Co. contract to update South Greensburg Commons directory sign (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving the optional use of paper ballots at polling places for the municipal election on November 4, 2025. If approved, the board will recommend that the Board of Commissioners enter agreements for additional printing and supplies. The meeting also includes a public comment period as required by the Sunshine Act.

• Consider approval of optional paper ballots for the November 4, 2025 municipal election
• Recommend Board of Commissioners enter agreements for printing and supplies

The board voted to allow the optional use of paper ballots at polling places for the November 4, 2025 municipal election and recommended that the Board of Commissioners arrange the necessary printing and supplies. The motion passed after a “NAY” vote from Commissioner Ted Kopas. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 11:31 a.m.

• Approved optional paper ballots for Nov 4, 2025 municipal election (motion passes)
• Recommended Board of Commissioners enter agreements for printing and supplies
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 11:31 a.m.

Records Improvement Committee

The Records Improvement Committee will convene to approve previous meeting minutes, review the balance of the Records Improvement Fund Account, and discuss bylaws. No new business is scheduled.

• Approval of July 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Records Improvement Fund Account balance
• Review of Bylaws

The Records Improvement Committee approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 10:21 am, also unanimously. Members discussed possible updates to the committee bylaws and planned to draft changes for a vote at the November 2025 meeting.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:21 am (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The Westmoreland County Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB) will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive updates on homeless resources, federal programs, cold weather planning, and a by-name homeless list. The board will also accept the resignation of voting member Mackenzie Fangman and hear subcommittee reports.

• Accept Mackenzie Fangman’s voting member resignation
• Review resource presentation, federal updates, cold weather committee update, and by-name list update
• Receive subcommittee reports from Homeless Engagement, Priority Populations, Advocacy and Policy, Data and Quality Control, Pathways to Affordable Housing, and Ad hoc Committee

The Westmoreland County Homeless Advisory Board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the agenda items were presented as updates. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:10 AM.

• Accepted August 6, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:10 AM (motion passed)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority will meet to approve minutes, receive a financial report, and hear an executive director report. The board will vote on borrowing up to $1,476,000 for the redevelopment of the Derry Business Park and consider submitting a $425,000 grant application for the Downtown Greensburg Retail Incubator project at 221-225 South Main Street.

• Borrow up to $1,476,000 for Derry Business Park redevelopment
• Submit $425,000 grant request for Downtown Greensburg Retail Incubator at 221-225 South Main Street
• Award $19,780 contract to A1 Property Maintenance Solutions for 176 Old Meadow Mill Road
• Award $20,000 contract to JBL Contracting for 929 Ellsworth Avenue
• Award $107,800 demolition contract to JW McNabb for Monessen 2025-4 ARPA project

The board unanimously approved the minutes and the prior month's financial report. It authorized borrowing up to $1,476,000 for the Derry Business Park redevelopment and approved a $425,000 grant request for the Downtown Greensburg Retail Incubator. Six contract awards totaling $315,159.49 were also approved.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month's financials (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No.1-2025 to borrow up to $1,476,000 for Derry Business Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No.2-2025 to submit a $425,000 grant request for Downtown Greensburg Retail Incubator (unanimous)
• Approved six contract awards totaling $315,159.49 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment motion (unanimous)

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will consider proposals for real estate broker services to dispose of vacant lots. The board is also reviewing a natural gas line extension agreement for Derry Business Park and numerous property resolutions across several cities.

• Derry Business Park People’s Natural Gas line extension agreement
• Proposals for Real Estate Broker Services for Vacant Lot Disposition
• Resolutions 2025-35 and 2025-36 regarding properties in the City of Arnold
• Resolutions 2025-37 and 2025-38 regarding properties in the City of Jeannette
• Resolutions 2025-39 through 2025-51 regarding properties in the City of Monessen

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board approved the Derry Business Park People’s Natural Gas line extension agreement and gave Executive Director Brian Lawrence authority to continue negotiations with two real estate brokers. The board also approved the meeting minutes, the prior month’s financial report, an amendment to the agenda, and a large group of resolution items covering various property transactions. All motions passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 9:43 AM.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month's financial report (unanimous)
• Amended agenda (unanimous)
• Granted authority to Executive Director to negotiate with Realtors (unanimous)
• Approved Derry Business Park People’s Natural Gas line extension agreement (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions items 6.d‑6.w covering multiple property transactions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will meet to review personnel changes and policy updates. The board is considering several new hires, one resignation, one transfer, and one retirement. They will also consider the approval of the Inmate Welfare Fund Policy.

• Consideration of 11 new hires
• Consideration of resignation of Kyle Buchko
• Consideration of transfer of John Lawrence
• Consideration of retirement of Jodi Cammarata
• Consideration of Inmate Welfare Fund Policy

The Prison Board approved the July 30, 2025 meeting minutes and entered then exited an executive session, both unanimously. It accepted eleven new hires, a resignation, a transfer, a retirement, and terminated three employees, each motion passing unanimously. The board then adjourned the meeting with a unanimous vote.

• Approved July 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Accepted 11 new hires (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Kyle Buchko (unanimous)
• Accepted transfer of John Lawrence (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Jodi Cammarata (unanimous)
• Terminated Aubrey Glavan, Jonathan Shelky, Devon Gilbert (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Westmoreland County Retirement Board will meet on August 25, 2025, to approve minutes from prior meetings and receive routine reports. No substantive decisions or new business are listed on the agenda.

The Retirement Board approved the minutes from the May 19 and August 14, 2025 meetings. The board then adjourned the session. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Approved May 19 & Aug 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Juvenile Detention

The Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Board will convene in Courthouse Room 101 to discuss new business and approve minutes from the previous month. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session.

• Approval of July 28, 2025 minutes
• Director's Report
• New Business
• Executive Session
• Public Comment Period

The Juvenile Detention Board approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the meeting, also unanimously.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will consider the solicitor's recommendations regarding tax exemption applications. The meeting includes votes on specific disabled veterans' applications and reviews for the Westmoreland County Land Bank and Logos Christian Fellowship Church.

• Exemption application for Westmoreland County Land Bank (Map No.: 15-03-06-0-598)
• Exemption application for Logos Christian Fellowship Church (Map No.: 45-30-00-0-134)
• Board votes on disabled veteran exemptions for 19 individuals
• Review of exemption applications for map numbers 06-01-10-0-230 and 20-02-03-0-185

The Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from July 10, 2025. It granted exempt status to the Westmoreland County Land Bank and to many disabled‑veteran properties effective July 15, 2025. The Logos Christian Fellowship Church exemption was tabled until the September 11, 2025 meeting, and a five‑year appeal for Tax Map 06-01-10-0-230 was denied. The Board also corrected the assessment methodology for a Land Bank sale and then adjourned.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 15-03-06-0-598 (Westmoreland County Land Bank) (unanimous)
• Tabled Tax Map 45-30-00-0-134 (Logos Christian Fellowship Church) until Sep 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for multiple disabled‑veteran tax maps (e.g., 14-03-04-0-165, 17-05-03-0-172, 19-01-11-0-004, etc.) effective 7‑15‑2025 (unanimous)
• Denied five‑year appeal for Tax Map 06-01-10-0-230; assessment unchanged (unanimous)
• Rectified methodology for Tax Map 20-02-03-0-185 (Land Bank property) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Westmoreland County Retirement Board is meeting to discuss a new contract for actuarial services. This follows a notification from Korn Ferry that it is transitioning its services.

• Actuarial Services Agreement with Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc. for $3,695.00 per month
• One-year term commencing September 1, 2025
• $5,000.00 fee for Valuation Report assistance as of January 1, 2026
• Additional evaluation costs billed at $1,000.00 per evaluation

The Westmoreland County Retirement Board approved an Actuarial Services Agreement with Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc. for $3,695 per month for a one‑year term starting September 1, 2025, with a $5,000 additional fee for a valuation report. The motion passed unanimously. The board then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote.

• Approved Actuarial Services Agreement with Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc. ($3,695/month, $5,000 valuation fee) – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will consider several service contracts, personnel actions, and grant applications. Key items include election supplies procurement and infrastructure upgrades for traffic signals on Mt. Pleasant Road.

• Grant application for the Election Integrity Grant Program in the amount of $1,296,864.90
• Bid award to William Penn Printing Company for $62,948.06 for 2025 municipal election ballots and supplies
• Project to upgrade traffic signals at 3 intersections on Mt. Pleasant Road estimated at $455,000.00
• Agreement with Terence O’Halloran to serve as part-time contract divorce hearing officer at $350.00 per day
• Approval of notes up to $55,000,000 for West Penn Allegheny Health System to purchase up to four lifeflight helicopters

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including a $262,100 contract with CR Kelley, LLC for aging services personal care, a $62,948 printing contract for the 2025 municipal election, and a $350‑per‑day part‑time divorce hearing officer agreement. They also renewed the Senior Community Services Employment Program grant and approved multiple personnel actions. All decisions were made without dissent.

• Approved $262,100 aging services personal care contract with CR Kelley, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $57,648 additional aging services contract with CR Kelley, LLC (unanimous)
• Renewed Senior Community Services Employment Program grant (unanimous)
• Awarded William Penn Printing contract for election supplies at $62,948.06 (unanimous)
• Approved part‑time divorce hearing officer contract at $350 per day (unanimous)
• Approved new hires: Sean Snowden, Hannah Lindley, Richard Milliron, Blaine Dulkis, Helen Lepsch, Alexander Ray, Amanda Hottle (unanimous)
• Approved end of temporary position for Julia Kramer (unanimous)
• Approved resignations of Gretchen Baker, James Ringdal, Jessica German, Alison Hensler (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The Homeless Advisory Board will review subcommittee reports and continue presentations on resources and federal updates. The board is scheduled to vote on the distribution of a resource guide and a grievance policy.

• Vote on approval to distribute resource guide
• Vote on Grievance Policy from Data and Quality Control
• Resource and Federal updates presentations
• Reports from six subcommittees including Pathways to Affordable Housing

The board voted to accept the minutes from the July 2, 2025 meeting. Dan Carney moved to adjourn, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:58 AM. No other actions requiring a vote were recorded.

• Accepted July 2 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will consider various service agreements for behavioral health, early intervention, and child welfare. The meeting also includes personnel actions and several purchase orders for office furniture and medical equipment.

• Purchase orders for Domestic Relations office furniture from Tri-State Office Furniture totaling $823,370.50
• Grant application for $250,956.00 from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency for Victim Witness services
• Purchase order of $14,076.80 for a genetic sample storage freezer for the Coroner
• Agreement with Mental Health America of Westmoreland County for $1,231,180.00 (no cost to county)
• Proposed annual allowance of up to $500 per child for Westmoreland County Foster Care Kinship Homes

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners met on July 31, 2025 and unanimously approved the minutes from the regular meeting held on July 10, 2025. No other actions or votes were recorded. The session included public comments opposing the renewal of Air Quality Permit #65‑00101 for MAX Environmental.

• Approved minutes of July 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Westmoreland County Salary Board is reviewing requests to abolish and create various positions across multiple departments. The board will decide on staffing changes for the Clerk of Courts, Election Bureau, Human Resources, Human Services, Public Defender, and Sheriff's office.

• Reclassification of six Aging Case Aide 1s to Aging Case Aide 2s (100% state funded)
• Creation of 16 new 12-hour shift positions for Nurses Aides and Staff Nurses/LPNs at the Manor
• Creation of a Deputy Director of Elections position at $45.06/hr
• Creation of two grant-funded temporary Attorney positions at $50.00/hr
• Implementation of an On-Call and After-Hours Policy for the Complex Case Division

The Westmoreland County Salary Board unanimously approved new 12‑hour agreements for the dietary department and nursing staff, and created several new positions in the court, election, human‑resources, nursing, and public defender offices. The board also adopted an On‑Call and After‑Hours Policy for the Complex Case Division. A motion to replace the sheriff’s office manager passed despite one dissenting vote. All listed motions were adopted.

• Approved new 12‑hour agreement for dietary department and nursing self‑scheduling (unanimous)
• Approved creation of 1 Court Admin Assistant (unanimous)
• Approved On‑Call and After‑Hours Policy for Complex Case Division (unanimous)
• Approved election bureau restructure: abolished Office Manager and created Deputy Director of Elections (unanimous)
• Approved HR reorganization: abolished Associate Director and HR Coordinator, created two HR Manager positions (unanimous)
• Approved expansion of nursing staff: 4 Nurse Aides (12‑HR Straight), 1 Staff Nurse/LPN (12‑HR Straight), 1 Staff Nurse/LPN (12‑HR Variable), 10 Nurse Aides (12‑HR Variable) (unanimous)
• Approved public defender office changes: abolished one Public Defender, created new Public Defender, Interim Public Defender TEMP, and 2 Attorney TEMP positions (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of Sheriff’s Office Manager (passed, 1 Nay)

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation is reviewing several resolutions to manage grants and loans for infrastructure projects. The body is deciding on funding for the Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre, South Greensburg Commons, and the Jeannette Industrial Park.

• Proposed $2,000,000 grant and matching funds for Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre improvements
• $1,500,000 loan and $250,000 match for South Greensburg Commons roof replacement
• $750,000 grant for Jeannette Industrial Park Building 108 interior improvements
• $100,000 grant for geothermal heat pump modernization at the Greenforge Building
• $8,423.46 quote from SignStat Custom Signage & Lighting Solutions for an I-70 Industrial Park sign

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved several insurance quotes, a land sale agreement with the RIDC for $23,045, and multiple signage contracts ranging from $435.66 to $3,796.92. All motions were passed without dissent. The meeting adjourned at 10:24 am.

• Approved insurance quotes: $87,369 MRM Property, $6,160 Greenwich, $5,667.20 Beazley, $8,381.25 Princeton (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution WCIDC-22-2025 to sell Lot A to RIDC for $23,045 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,796.92 Blue Sky Sign Co. contract to replace two GreenForge directory signs (unanimous)
• Approved $3,153.50 JL Signs LLC contract to update signage at Westmoreland Technology Park I (unanimous)
• Approved $959.30 Blue Sky Sign Co. contract to update signs at Jeannette Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved $435.66 Blue Sky Sign Co. contract to update the South Greensburg Commons directory sign (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will meet to review personnel changes. The board is scheduled to consider several promotions, resignations, and one retirement.

• Proposed promotion of Peter Sexton to Lieutenant
• Proposed promotion of David Thoma to Sargeant
• Proposed resignations of Gage Gainey, Timothy Gigliotti, Matthew Soisson, and Jordan Knieseley
• Proposed retirement of Donald Warren
• Consideration of terminations

The Prison Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 30, 2025 meeting. It entered and later exited an executive session, also unanimously. The board accepted promotions for Peter Sexton and David Thoma, accepted four resignations, and terminated Donald Warren. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Peter Sexton to Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of David Thoma to Sergeant (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Gage Gainey, Timothy Gigliotti, Matthew Soisson, Jordan Knieseley (unanimous)
• Terminated Donald Warren (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Juvenile Detention

The board will meet to review the Director's report and consider the approval of minutes from May 19, 2025. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and a period for public comment.

• Approval of May 19, 2025 minutes
• Director's Report

The Juvenile Detention Board approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The board then moved into executive session, also unanimously. Afterward, the board returned to public session and adjourned, each by unanimous motions.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority is meeting to consider several demolition and property maintenance contract awards. The board will also discuss a line of credit agreement with the County and a grant application for the Laurel Highlands Workforce and Opportunity Center.

• Line of Credit Note/Loan Agreement with Westmoreland County not to exceed $1,500,000
• Demolition contract for 1831 Kenneth Avenue to Siegel Excavating at $47,000.00
• Demolition contract for Greensburg-Jeannette 2024-1 ARPA project to Lutterman Excavating at $45,600.00
• NKAMP Phase 1 Change Order No. 1 to Continental Construction & Demolition LLC at $86,050.00
• Rejection of bids for 115 Irons Street, 120 Painter Street, and 309 Risher Street

The board unanimously approved the previous month’s financials and a series of contract awards, including demolition contracts for 1831 Kenneth Avenue and the Greensburg‑Jeannette ARPA project, as well as multiple WHRP contracts. It also approved the rejection of three CDBG project bids due to insufficient funding, approved a change order for NKAMP Phase 1, and authorized a line of credit not to exceed $1,500,000 with Westmoreland County. The cooperation agreement approved in May 2024 is being rescinded and reworded for resubmission.

• Approved demolition contract for 1831 Kenneth Avenue to Siegel Excavating $47,000 (unanimous)
• Approved demolition contract for Greensburg‑Jeannette 2024-1 ARPA project to Lutterman Excavating $45,600 (unanimous)
• Approved rejection of CDBG bids for 115 Irons St, 120 Painter St, and 309 Risher St (unanimous)
• Approved NKAMP Phase 1 Change Order No.1 to Continental Construction & Demolition LLC $86,050 (not‑to‑exceed $95,750) (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to JBL Contracting, INC $15,000 for 107 Indigo Road WHRP project (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to GTC Contracting, LLC $19,273.23 for 1907 Sloan Ave WHRP project (unanimous)
• Approved line of credit note/loan agreement up to $1,500,000 with Westmoreland County (unanimous)
• Approved rescinding and rewording of the May 16 2024 cooperation agreement with Laurel Highlands for resubmission (unanimous)

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will meet to review financial reports and property updates. The board is considering the approval of Resolution 2025-34 concerning Cathie and Jose Ortiz and property 15-03-06-0-598 in the City of Latrobe.

• Resolution 2025-34 regarding Cathie and Jose Ortiz (Property 15-03-06-0-598, City of Latrobe)
• Approval of previous month's financial report
• Executive session for real estate and legal matters

The board approved the meeting minutes and the previous month's financial report, both by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved Resolution 2025-34 concerning the Cathie and Jose Ortiz property in Latrobe. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month's financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-34 for City of Latrobe property (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Records Improvement Committee

The committee will review the balance of the Records Improvement Fund Account. Members will also discuss items for future budgets and the frequency of committee meetings.

• Balance of the Records Improvement Fund Account
• Review of items for budgets
• Review of meeting frequency

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 10, 2025 meeting. The Records Improvement Fund showed a net balance of $177,693.30 after collections of $2,775,926.58 and expenditures of $2,598,233.28. Members agreed to spend the next two months reviewing the bylaws and to discuss revisions at the September meeting, with the goal of adopting new bylaws at the November meeting. The meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:15 am.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Set two‑month period to review bylaws before September meeting
• Scheduled bylaws discussion for September meeting
• Planned adoption of new bylaws at November meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 10:15 am (unanimous)

Public Hearings

The body is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance for Westmoreland County.

• Public hearing for Proposed Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on July 10, 2025 to receive comments on the Proposed Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. No vote or formal decision was recorded; the hearing was adjourned at 11:16 am after a motion to adjourn was made and seconded.

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will review the solicitor's recommendations regarding tax exemption applications. The board will specifically vote on exemptions for several disabled veterans.

• Exemption application for Hyde Park Volunteer Fire Company (Tax Map 12-01-16-0-082)
• Exemption applications for Westmoreland County Land Bank (Tax Maps 24-03-16-0-051, 24-03-16-0-054)
• Exemption application for Franklin Township Municipal Sanitary Authority (Tax Map 49-10-13-0-031)
• Exemption applications for Regional Trail Corporation (Tax Maps 49-16-00-0-062, 57-08-00-0-195)
• Board votes on disabled veteran exemptions for 8 individuals

The Board of Assessment Appeals unanimously approved exempt status effective July 15, 2025 for several tax map numbers, including Hyde Park Volunteer Fire Company, Westmoreland County Land Bank properties, Franklin Township Municipal Sanitary Authority, and Regional Trail Corporation. The Board also unanimously approved exempt status for several disabled veterans. No other business was reported.

• Approved exempt status for Hyde Park Volunteer Fire Company (Tax Map 12-01-16-0-082) – unanimous
• Approved exempt status for Westmoreland County Land Bank (Tax Map 24-03-16-0-051) – unanimous
• Approved exempt status for Westmoreland County Land Bank (Tax Map 24-03-16-0-054) – unanimous
• Approved exempt status for Franklin Township Municipal Sanitary Authority (Tax Map 49-10-13-0-031) – unanimous
• Approved exempt status for Regional Trail Corporation (Tax Map 49-16-00-0-062) – unanimous
• Approved exempt status for Regional Trail Corporation (Tax Map 57-08-00-0-195) – unanimous
• Approved exempt status for disabled veteran Sandra L. Connor (Tax Map 45-29-12-0-052) – unanimous
• Approved continued exemption for disabled veteran Anna V. Garland (Tax Map 45-41-02-0-148) – unanimous

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several high-value contracts for county infrastructure and services. Key items include funding for affordable senior housing in Mt. Pleasant Township and significant furniture upgrades for Domestic Relations.

• Loan agreements totaling $2,000,000 for the 20-unit Church View Senior Residences in Mt. Pleasant Township
• Purchase orders for Domestic Relations furniture from Hon and Allsteel totaling $838,771.50
• Agreement with GAI Consultants, Inc. for bridge preservation engineering not to exceed $129,580.00
• IT networking hardware purchase from Link Computer Corporation for $214,116.94
• Extension of a $2,173,122.00 Cooperative Block Grant Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Aging

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 26, 2025. After the approval, the board heard public comments on Medicaid cuts, diversity initiatives, food‑bank and Meals‑on‑Wheels programs, library services, and mental‑health concerns. No other actions or votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved minutes of the June 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation is reviewing three agreements. These include a contract extension for regional economic development coordination and two HVAC installations for tenants at the Jeannette Industrial Park.

• Addendum #1 to SPC Contract 24-08I for the PREP Program, increasing the total amount to $50,960
• Agreement with Complete Comfort Mechanical LLC for $26,100 for a heating/electric unit at 102 Jayhawk Drive
• Agreement with Cochran Heating & Cooling for $23,799 for a gas package unit at 102 Jayhawk Drive

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. It also approved Addendum #1 to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission contract, extending the agreement through June 30, 2026 and increasing its total amount by $6,000 to $50,960. The corporation approved a $26,100 agreement with Complete Comfort Mechanical LLC to install a 15‑ton heating/electric unit for Stellar Precision at the Jeannette Industrial Park. It also approved a $23,799 agreement with Cochran Heating & Cooling to install a 10‑ton gas package unit for Caseworks at the same park.

• Approved minutes from June 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum #1 to SPC Contract 24-08I, extending to June 30, 2026 and raising amount by $6,000 to $50,960 (unanimous)
• Approved $26,100 agreement with Complete Comfort Mechanical LLC for 15‑ton unit at 102 Jayhawk Drive (unanimous)
• Approved $23,799 agreement with Cochran Heating & Cooling for 10‑ton unit at 102 Jayhawk Drive (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The Homeless Advisory Board is meeting to review presentations on cold weather shelters and resources. The board will also receive reports from five different subcommittees.

• Presentation on Cold Weather Shelters
• Resource Presentation
• Homeless Engagement subcommittee report
• Priority Populations subcommittee report
• Pathways to Affordable Housing subcommittee report

The board voted to accept the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting. An ad hoc committee was approved to explore ways to enhance cold‑weather shelter services. The meeting was then adjourned at 10:47 AM.

• Accepted minutes from 06/04/2025 (motion passed)
• Approved formation of an ad hoc committee to enhance cold‑weather shelters
• Adjourned meeting at 10:47 AM (motion passed)

Prison Board

The Prison Board will meet to review reports from the Adult Probation Office and the County Correctional Facility. The board is scheduled to consider one new hire, two resignations, and one retirement.

• Consider hire of Lori Pratt
• Consider resignations of Roman Darazio and Terence Kelly
• Consider retirement of William McKay
• Consider terminations

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing various personnel actions, court administration agreements, and multiple service contracts for aging, behavioral health, and children's services. The meeting includes the potential acceptance of two $500,000 grants for human services infrastructure.

• Acceptance of $500,000 grant from Eden Hall Foundation for 'Westmoreland County DHS Hub'
• Acceptance of $500,000 grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation for data management infrastructure
• Grant application for $63,995.00 from US Department of Justice for Digital Forensics Program
• Agreement with AccessAbilities, Inc. for $1,271,908.00 for Early Intervention services
• Contracts for five part-time divorce hearing officers at $350.00 per day

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the regular meeting held on June 5, 2025. The approval was unanimous. No other actions or votes were recorded during the June 26, 2025 session.

• Approved minutes of June 5, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation is reviewing a grant amendment to shift funding from a road to waterline infrastructure. The body is also considering the sale of a 4.609-acre lot and a release of interest regarding that property.

• Amendment to CFA Grant No. C000084939 to fund waterline improvements at New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park
• Resolution No. WCIDC-14-2025 for the sale of Lot 1E (4.609 acres) to the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority for 23,045
• Release of Interest/Waiver of Option with RIDC Regional Growth Fund for Lot 1E

The board unanimously approved a first amendment to Grant Agreement No. C000084939, changing the scope to waterline infrastructure and shifting the grant recipient to NKAMP, LLC. It also approved Resolution No. WCIDC-14-2025 to execute a real‑estate purchase of Lot 1E (4.609 acres) for $23,045 with the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority. Finally, the board approved the release of RIDC Regional Growth Fund’s leasehold interest in Lot 1E.

• Approved first amendment to Grant Agreement No. C000084939 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution WCIDC-14-2025 to purchase Lot 1E for $23,045 (unanimous)
• Approved release of RIDC Regional Growth Fund lease interest in Lot 1E (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 5, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority is meeting to approve previous financial reports and ratify several demolition contracts funded by CDBG, ARPA, and DemoFUND.

• Demolition contract for Lutterman Excavating, LLC at $15,500.00 (CDBG)
• Demolition contract for Wreckcrew Demolition, LLC at $68,320.00 (ARPA 2025-1)
• Demolition contract for JW McNabb, LLC at $98,000.00 (ARPA 2025-2)
• Demolition contract for JW McNabb, LLC at $118,000.00 (ARPA 2025-3)
• Demolition contracts for Minniefield Demolition Services ($68,000.00) and JBL Contracting INC ($9,500.00)

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the previous month's financials. It also unanimously ratified six demolition contracts for CDBG and ARPA projects, including contracts with Lutterman Excavating, Wreckcrew Demolition, JW McNabb, Minniefield Demolition Services, and JBL Contracting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month's financials (unanimous)
• Ratified demolition contract to Lutterman Excavating, LLC ($15,500) (unanimous)
• Ratified demolition contract to Wreckcrew Demolition, LLC ($68,320) (unanimous)
• Ratified demolition contract to JW McNabb, LLC ($98,000) (unanimous)
• Ratified demolition contract to JW McNabb, LLC ($118,000) (unanimous)
• Ratified demolition contract to Minniefield Demolition Services ($68,000) (unanimous)
• Ratified demolition contract to JBL Contracting INC ($9,500) (unanimous)

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will meet to review financial reports and property updates. The board is scheduled to consider the approval of Resolution 2025-33 regarding a specific property.

• Resolution 2025-33 - Eugene M. Williams 24-03-16-0-051 City of New Kensington
• Approval of previous month's financial report
• Executive session regarding real estate and legal matters

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the previous month’s financial report. It also unanimously approved Resolution 2025-33 concerning Eugene M. Williams and the City of New Kensington. The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 AM.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved previous month’s financial report (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2025-33 – Eugene M. Williams, City of New Kensington (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will review the solicitor's recommendations regarding tax exemption applications. The board will specifically vote on exemptions for several disabled veterans.

• Exemption applications for Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation
• Exemption applications for Community Living Care, Inc.
• Exemption applications for West Point Community Parks and Recreation Center, Inc.
• Board votes on disabled veteran exemptions for 14 individuals including Ryan M. Hart and Allen C. Jen

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. It granted exempt status to multiple tax map numbers, including one for the county industrial development corporation and three for Community Living Care, Inc., with two‑aye votes and one abstention on each. The board also approved partial exemption for a West Point Community Parks tax map and denied exemption requests for dozens of other West Point parks tax map numbers. All disabled‑veteran exemption requests were approved unanimously.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 14-01-16-0-008-69-002 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 50-15-16-0-029 (2 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 50-16-00-0-013 (2 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 50-15-16-0-042 (2 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Approved partial exempt status for Tax Map 50-29-03-0-016 (unanimous)
• Denied at this time for dozens of West Point Community Parks tax map numbers (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for disabled‑veteran tax map numbers (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will meet to review the results of the May 20, 2025, Municipal Primary. The board will consider the final certification of these election results.

• Final Certification of the Election Results of the Municipal Primary held May 20, 2025

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections approved the minutes of its June 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved the final certification of the May 20, 2025 municipal primary election results. The board then adjourned the meeting. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of June 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved final certification of May 20, 2025 municipal primary election results (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing various service agreements for the Children's Bureau, Behavioral Health, and the Area Agency on Aging. The meeting also includes personnel actions and updates to court and coroner operations.

• Agreement with Westmoreland Case Management & Supports, Inc. up to $900,000 for Student Assistance Program
• Lease for District Court 10-2-09 office space at $1,800 per month through June 30, 2031
• Correction of 2025 Ford Interceptor SUV cost from $49,690.00 to $54,190.00
• Acceptance of $10,000 grant for Drug Treatment Court Discretionary Grant-FY 2024-2025
• Agreement with Nutrition, Inc. for $1,109,806.00 for Aging Services - Food Service

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $10,000 Drug Treatment Court discretionary grant and a correction to the coroner's vehicle purchase amount to $54,190. They also approved several agreements with universities, a therapy‑dog contract, mental‑health service contracts, a six‑year office lease, and a large slate of personnel actions. All motions were passed without dissent.

• Approved $10,000 Drug Treatment Court Discretionary Grant (unanimous)
• Corrected Coroner SUV purchase amount to $54,190 (unanimous)
• Approved Student Educational Experience Shadow Agreement with Duquesne University (unanimous)
• Approved Off‑Campus Work Study Program Agreement with Gannon University (unanimous)
• Approved Therapy Dog/Handler Agreement for court (contingent on judge approval, unanimous)
• Approved contracts with Alternative Community Engagement Solutions for mental‑health evaluations and sex offender assessments (unanimous)
• Approved lease of office space for District Court at $1,800 per month for six years (unanimous)
• Approved numerous personnel actions: new hires, terminations, rehires, resignations (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation is reviewing several quotes to update building and park signage with a new logo. The body is also considering a price increase for a salvage contract at SCI - Greensburg.

• First Addendum for SCI - Greensburg Salvage bid to Mt. State Industrial Supply, LLC for $16,600 total
• Quote of $6,923.80 from Blue Sky Sign Company for two GreenForge Building signs
• Quote of $4,931.53 from SignStat Custom Signage & Lighting Solutions for two South Greensburg Commons signs
• Quote of $4,084.12 from SignStat Custom Signage & Lighting Solutions for one Jeannette Industrial Park sign

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting. It also approved a $4,000 addendum to the SCI‑Greensburg Salvage contract, raising the total to $16,600. The corporation approved three signage contracts: $6,923.80 to Blue Sky Sign Company for two building signs, $4,931.53 to SignStat for removal and replacement of two IDC signs, and $4,084.12 to SignStat for one sign at Jeannette Industrial Park.

• Approved May 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 addendum to SCI‑Greensburg Salvage bid, total $16,600 (unanimous)
• Approved $6,923.80 Blue Sky Sign Company contract for two building signs (unanimous)
• Approved $4,931.53 SignStat contract to replace two IDC signs (unanimous)
• Approved $4,084.12 SignStat contract for one Jeannette Industrial Park sign (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The Homeless Advisory Board is meeting to review data trends and gap analysis. The board will consider a motion regarding the Grievance Policy-Data and Quality Control and receive reports from five subcommittees.

• Motion on Grievance Policy-Data and Quality Control
• Presentations on Data Trends and Point in Time and Gap Analysis Tableaus
• Reports from Homeless Engagement, Priority Populations, Advocacy and Policy, Data and Quality Control, and Pathways to Affordable Housing subcommittees

The Homeless Advisory Board accepted the May 7 minutes. The board set its next meeting for June 12 at 2:00 PM (virtual). A motion to adjourn was made and carried. No other substantive approvals or denials were recorded.

• Accepted May 7 minutes (motion passed)
• Scheduled next board meeting for June 12, 2:00 PM (virtual only)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Board of Elections

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will meet to discuss the May 20, 2025, Municipal Primary. The primary action is the consideration of the pre-certification of the election results.

• Pre-Certification of the May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary election results
• Approval of May 5, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved the pre‑certification of the May 20, 2025 municipal primary election results. The meeting was adjourned at 12:01 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved pre‑certification of May 20, 2025 municipal primary results (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:01 p.m. (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority will review the 2024 annual audit and previous month's financials. The board will vote on several demolition contract awards and the rescission of two previous awards.

• Rescission of $76,995.00 contract to Mornak Excavating for Monessen 2024-8 ARPA demolition
• Rescission of $8,450.00 contract to American Demolition LLC for 1222 1st St, Arona Borough
• Contract award to GEMM Demolition LLC for $8,800.00 (1222 1st St, Arona Borough) and $134,000.00 (NKAMP Phase 2 ARPA)
• Contract awards to Siegel Excavating for $45,000.00 (1207 Ligonier Street, Latrobe) and $32,000.00 (7 East Main Street, Mount Pleasant Borough)
• Second Amendment to the Whole Home Repairs Agreement with the County of Westmoreland

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will meet to review financial reports and property updates. The board is considering the approval of a sales agreement for a specific property in Arnold.

• Sales agreement for 332 Murray Ave, Arnold
• Approval of previous month's financial report
• Executive session regarding real estate and legal matters

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the prior month's financial report. It also approved a sales agreement for the property at 332 Murray Ave, Arnold. Several motions to open and close regular and executive sessions were passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved prior month's financial report (unanimous)
• Approved sales agreement for 332 Murray Ave, Arnold (unanimous)
• Ended regular session (unanimous)
• Opened executive session (unanimous)
• Ended executive session (unanimous)
• Reopened regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Juvenile Detention

The board will meet to review the Director's Report and discuss new business. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of April 28, 2025 minutes
• Director's Report
• New Business

The Juvenile Detention Board approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. The board then moved into an executive session, later returned to public session, and adjourned the meeting. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved April 28 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to review manager reports from BlackRock and WCM. The session includes a consultant report and an update from the actuary.

• BlackRock Fixed Income manager report
• WCM International/Global manager report
• Consultant report
• Actuary update
• Approval of January 27, 2025 meeting minutes

The Westmoreland County Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. The board then unanimously adjourned the May 19, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Jan 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Prison Board will meet to review personnel changes, including new hires and resignations. The board will also receive reports from the Adult Probation Office and the County Correctional Facility.

• Consideration of 16 new hires
• Consideration of resignations for Fallon Bruck and Austin Waltz
• Report from Adult Probation Office
• Report from County Correctional Facility

The Prison Board approved the minutes from the April 31, 2025 meeting. It entered and later returned from an executive session, both unanimously. The board accepted the hiring of 16 new employees, the resignations of two staff members, and the termination of one employee. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 31, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)
• Accepted hiring of 16 new staff members (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Fallon Bruck and Austin Waltz (unanimous)
• Terminated Hayden Norris (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider approval of a renewal of liability coverage with PCoRP for $1,126,470, along with numerous contracts for adult probation, coroner, court administration, district attorney, human resources, and human services. The agenda also includes presentations of proclamations and awards, as well as personnel actions for new hires, rehires, and resignations. Public comment will be taken.

• Renewal of liability coverage with PCoRP for $1,126,470.
• Purchase of a 2025 Ford Interceptor SUV for the Coroner's office at $49,690.
• Agreement with Information Age Technologies for aging services computer consulting at $127,500.
• Agreement with Center for Community Resources for off-hours coordinative services at $132,550.
• Agreement to accept $536,641 for Mental Health Boundary Spanner Program from BHC Advanced Services.

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17 and May 5 meetings, a series of proclamations and awards, and multiple contracts and purchases. Key approvals included a $49,690 purchase order for a 2025 Ford Interceptor SUV for the Coroner, contracts for electronic access systems for Adult Probation offices, a $6,000 renewal of an AI transcription service for Court Administration, and extensions of insurance and drug‑testing agreements for Human Resources. All actions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved minutes of the April 17, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the May 5, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $12,412.88 and $19,632.51 contracts with Dagostino Electronic Services for Adult Probation access systems (unanimous)
• Approved $49,690 purchase order for a 2025 Ford Interceptor SUV for the Coroner (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 renewal of Net Scribe AI transcription platform for Court Administration (unanimous)
• Approved $822 contract for wireless access point for District Attorney’s Forensic Lab (unanimous)
• Approved $29.95 monthly increase for Comcast static IP service for the District Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Fine Arts insurance policy ($3,640) and extension of drug‑testing contract with ArcPoint Labs (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider several resolutions and agreements at its May 15 meeting. Key items include authorizing an option agreement for the sale of Lots 16 and 17 in the I-70 Industrial Park to Stream's Edge Properties for $1,693,800, approving a roof replacement contract for South Greensburg Commons for $1,599,622, and entering cooperation agreements for grants to fund the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park and the Arnold Palmer Legacy Experience.

• Option Agreement with Stream's Edge Properties for purchase of Lots 16 and 17 (31.5 acres) for $1,693,800, to build a 36,000-square-foot office and cross-dock facility
• Cooperation Agreement with RIDC Southwestern PA Growth Fund and NKAMP, LLC for a grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park
• Roof Replacement contract with Redwood Construction at South Greensburg Commons for $1,599,622 (base bids plus alternates)
• Cooperation Agreement for a $1,000,000 grant from the Commonwealth's Redevelopment Assistance Program for the Arnold Palmer Legacy Experience
• Asset Management Service Agreement with H.F. Lenz Engineering for engineering and architectural services on all WCIDC real estate assets

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting. It also approved six resolutions and agreements covering a land purchase, multiple grant cooperation agreements, a roof‑replacement contract, and an engineering services contract. All actions were approved without dissent.

• Approved minutes of April 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution WCIDC-10-2025 to authorize an Option Agreement with Stream’s Edge Properties, LLC for purchase of Lots 16 & 17 (~31.5 acres) for $1,693,800 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution WCIDC-11-2025 to execute a Cooperation Agreement with RIDC Southwestern PA Growth Fund and NKAMP, LLC for grant financing the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution WCIDC-12-2025 to execute a Cooperation Agreement with Westmoreland County for a $1,500,000 grant for the South Greensburg Commons roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Agreement with Redwood Construction Company for $1,599,622 for roof‑replacement work at 220 Huff Avenue, Greensburg (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution WCIDC-13-2025 to execute a Cooperation Agreement for a $1,000,000 grant for the Arnold Palmer Legacy Experience, contingent on solicitor approval (unanimous)
• Approved Asset Management Service Agreement with H.F. Lenz Engineering Company for engineering and architectural services for all WCIDC real‑estate assets (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will consider the solicitor’s recommendations on exemption applications for several properties. Items include exemption requests from Community Options Inc., Redemption Church of PA, North Huntingdon Township, and Penn Township Sanitary Authority, as well as multiple disabled veterans’ cases. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear reports from the Chief Assessor, Deputy Chief Assessor, and Solicitor.

• Exemption application for Community Options Inc. (Tax Map No. 10-02-16-0-131)
• Exemption application for Redemption Church of PA, Inc. (Tax Map No. 17-03-00-0-001)
• Three exemption applications from North Huntingdon Township (Map Nos. 54-11-05-0-153, 54-11-05-0-190, 54-11-09-0-393)
• Exemption application for Penn Township Sanitary Authority (Map No. 55-18-00-0-144)
• Ten disabled veterans’ exemption cases requiring board vote (e.g., Matthew D. Hamilton, James J. Wilson)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The Homeless Advisory Board is meeting to review coordinated entry and the By Name List. The body will consider motions regarding the By Name List and subcommittee action plans, and receive reports from five specialized subcommittees.

• Presentations on Coordinated Entry and By Name List
• Motion on By Name List
• Motion on Subcommittee Action Plans
• Reports from Homeless Engagement, Priority Populations, Advocacy and Policy, Data and Quality Control, and Pathways to Affordable Housing subcommittees

The WestCoHAB board voted unanimously to formalize regular case‑conferencing meetings and to present on behalf of the board at the upcoming Landlord Association meeting. Earlier motions to move unfinished business to the start of the meeting and to accept the prior meeting minutes also passed unanimously. The board announced the June meeting will be held at the SPHS public meeting room in Charleroi and adjourned at 10:59 AM.

• Motion to move unfinished business to the beginning of the meeting passed unanimously
• Motion to accept the April 2, 2025 minutes passed unanimously
• Motion to formalize case‑conferencing meetings passed unanimously
• Motion to present at the Landlord Association meeting passed unanimously
• Announcement: June meeting location changed to SPHS public meeting room in Charleroi
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed; meeting adjourned at 10:59 AM

Board of Elections

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will meet to consider approving field techs, call center staff, provisional ballot counters, and machine inspectors for the May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary. They will also vote on designating two spots on Pennsylvania Avenue for ballot return, contingent on city agreement. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and an opportunity for public comment.

• Approval of 27 field techs to support election equipment on Election Day
• Approval of 5 individuals for the Technical Call Center on Election Day
• Approval of 7 individuals to review and count Provisional Ballots starting May 23
• Approval of the Machine Inspector list for the May 20 Municipal Primary
• Designation of two spots on Pennsylvania Avenue for ballot return, contingent on Greensburg city agreement

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections approved the April 15 minutes and authorized specific individuals to serve as Field Techs, Technical Call Center staff, and provisional‑ballot reviewers for the May 20 municipal primary. It also approved the Machine Inspector list and designated two ballot‑return spots on Pennsylvania Avenue, pending city agreement. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized listed individuals as Field Techs for the May 20, 2025 municipal primary (unanimous)
• Authorized listed individuals to work at the Technical Call Center on May 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized listed individuals to review and count provisional ballots starting May 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved individuals on the Machine Inspector list for the May 20, 2025 primary (unanimous)
• Designated two spots on Pennsylvania Avenue for ballot return, contingent on city agreement (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Westmoreland County Salary Board is considering abolishing one Director of Human Resources position and creating a new one with a higher salary, effective April 28, 2025. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting.

• Abolish 1 Director of Human Resources position ($55,594.65 annualized, $48.24/hr, XG-1) effective 4/28/25
• Create 1 Director of Human Resources position ($74,191.27 annualized, $64.37/hr, XG-30) effective 4/28/25

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 Salary Board meeting. It also voted unanimously to abolish the existing Director of Human Resources position paying $54,033 and to create a new Director of Human Resources position with a salary of $72,107.25, effective May 5, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Abolished Director of Human Resources position ($54,033) (unanimous)
• Created Director of Human Resources position ($72,107.25) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to review contracts for park improvements and regional redevelopment. This includes emergency repairs at Twin Lakes Park and a large-scale funding agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Emergency Resolution #R-26-2025: $65,000 contract with KLR Construction LLC for Pavilion #3 at Twin Lakes Park
• $11,524.50 agreement with TOL Buildings, Inc for a duplex building at Twin Lakes Park
• $6,200,000 contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Downtown New Kensington and New Kensington Advance Manufacturing Park Redevelopment

The Board unanimously approved an emergency contract with KLR Construction LLC for $65,000 to rebuild Pavilion #3 at Twin Lakes Park. It also unanimously approved a $11,524.50 agreement with TOL Buildings, Inc. for installing a duplex building at the same park. Finally, the Board ratified a $6,200,000 contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the Downtown New Kensington Redevelopment.

• Unanimously approved emergency contract with KLR Construction LLC, $65,000 (Emergency Resolution #R-26-2025)
• Unanimously approved agreement with TOL Buildings, Inc., $11,524.50 for duplex building at Twin Lakes Park
• Unanimously ratified $6,200,000 contract with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for Downtown New Kensington Redevelopment

Prison Board

The Prison Board will meet to review reports from the Adult Probation Office and the County Correctional Facility. The board is scheduled to consider a resignation and potential new hires or terminations.

• Consideration of resignation for Lucas Bates
• Consideration of new hires
• Consideration of terminations

The board approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 Prison Board meeting by unanimous vote. It entered an executive session and later returned to public session, each motion passing unanimously. The board accepted the resignation of Lucas Bates, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 31, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Lucas Bates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Juvenile Detention

The Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Board is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items: call to order, public comment, approval of previous minutes, director's report, new business, and possible executive session. No specific consequential decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Consider approval of minutes from March 31, 2025

The Juvenile Detention Board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the April 28, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other business was taken.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority is reviewing several demolition contract awards and terminations. The board will also consider a Memorandum of Understanding with the Westmoreland County Land Bank for the Derry Business Park Project.

• Rescinding contract awards to American Demolition LLC for $39,382 (Greensburg-Jeannette) and $113,000 (Monessen)
• Contract award to Wreckcrew Demolition at $39,720 for 1201/1203 Taylor Avenue New Kensington
• Contract awards to Lutterman Excavating totaling $208,800 for projects in Unity Township, Donegal Borough, Mount Pleasant, East Huntingdon, and Hempfield Townships
• Contract awards to Spanbauer Construction, LLC for 106 21st Street, Derry Township ($18,500) and 662 Washington St, Bolivar ($20,000)
• Contract awards to JBL Contracting INC ($20,000) and A1 Property Maintenance Solutions, LLC ($19,940)

The board unanimously rescinded four contract awards and terminated two contracts with American Demolition LLC for various ARPA demolition projects. It approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Westmoreland County Land Bank for the Derry Business Park Project. The board also approved new demolition contracts with Wreckcrew Demolition, Lutterman Excavating and other firms, totaling several hundred thousand dollars. The meeting adjourned at 10:14 AM.

• Rescinded contract award to American Demolition LLC for Greensburg-Jeannette $39,382 (unanimous)
• Rescinded contract award to American Demolition LLC for Monessen $113,000 (unanimous)
• Terminated American Demolition LLC contract for Arnold project as of 4/1/25 (unanimous)
• Terminated American Demolition LLC contract for New Kensington-Arnold project as of 4/1/25 (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to Wreckcrew Demolition $39,720 for 1201/1203 Taylor Avenue New Kensington ARPA demolition (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to Lutterman Excavating $45,500 for Unity Township CDBG/DEMOFund demolition (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to Lutterman Excavating $105,200 for Donegal Borough demolition project (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to Lutterman Excavating $58,100 for Mount Pleasant, East Huntingdon, Hempfield Townships CDBG demolition (unanimous)

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will discuss property updates and consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Redevelopment Authority for the Derry Business Park project. They will also vote on Resolution 2025-32 regarding a specific property in Derry Borough and review the 2024 annual audit.

• Consider approval of MOU with Westmoreland Redevelopment Authority for Derry Business Park
• Consider Resolution 2025-32 (RACW 06-01-13-0-047) for Derry Borough property
• Presentation and discussion of 2024 annual audit

The board approved the meeting minutes and the prior month’s financial report, both unanimously. It also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the County Redevelopment Authority for the Derry Business Park project and adopted Resolution 2025-32 for the Derry Borough, each with unanimous votes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:29 AM after a unanimous motion.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved previous month’s financial report (unanimously)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Redevelopment Authority for Derry Business Park (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 2025-32 – RACW Derry Borough (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $643,354.88 grant application for the District Attorney's Technology Upgrade Project. Other action items include approval of multiple contracts for probation, court services, human services, and personnel changes including new hires, resignations, and retirements. The board will also recognize various proclamations and years-of-service awards.

• Grant application for DA Technology Upgrade Project: $643,354.88
• Bid awarded to Elizabeth Seton Center for Ombudsman Services: $183,013 annually
• Agreement with Westmoreland Case Management and Supports Inc. for collaborative client services
• Personnel actions: multiple new hires, resignations, and retirements across county departments
• Renewal of Foster Parent Liability and Property Damage Insurance: premium $8,910

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the regular meeting held on March 27, 2025. The session also included public comments on federal benefit policies and environmental concerns at the Max Environmental facility, but no actions or votes were taken on those issues.

• Approved minutes of the March 27, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will vote on several items including approval of a $2,750 appraisal for 110.612 acres on George’s Station Road, which is needed to match a $4,110,598 Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program grant. Other decisions include exterior painting contracts for two buildings, a two-year lease extension with Ryan Moving LLC, cooperation agreements for the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park and PennSTART projects, and a $6,000 video production package.

• Appraisal of 110.612 acres along George’s Station Road for $2,750 to match $4,110,598 RACP grant
• Exterior painting of Greenforge building at 226 Donohue Road for $7,900
• Exterior painting of Jeannette Industrial Park building on Jayhawk Drive for $18,600
• Two-year lease extension with Ryan Moving LLC for 16,112 SF at $175,943.04 total
• Cooperation agreements for NKAMP Redevelopment and PennSTART Redevelopment projects

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved a series of contracts and agreements, including an appraisal of 110.612 acres, exterior painting work for two facilities, a lease extension with Ryan Moving, LLC, cooperation agreements for two state grant projects, and a media production package. All items were adopted without dissent. The meeting adjourned after these approvals.

• Approved $2,750 appraisal contract with Provident Real Estate Advisors for 110.612 acres
• Approved $7,900 exterior painting contract with Roman Paint Pros for the Greenforge building at 226 Donohue Road
• Approved $18,600 exterior painting contract with Roman Paint Pros for the Jeannette Industrial Park building on Jayhawk Drive
• Approved Resolution WCIDC‑7‑2025 authorizing a 2‑year lease extension with Ryan Moving, LLC ($175,943.04 total payments)
• Approved Resolution WCIDC‑8‑2025 authorizing a Cooperation Agreement for the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park grant project
• Approved Resolution WCIDC‑9‑2025 authorizing a Cooperation Agreement for the Westmoreland PennSTART Redevelopment Project grant
• Approved agreement with Westmoreland Media Group up to $6,000 for four “Spotlight Westmoreland” videos

Board of Elections

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving election bureau staff assignments for the May 20, 2025 Municipal Primary, including official count, pre-canvassing, and canvassing of mail-in ballots. The board will also vote on extended office hours for absentee voting and multiple polling place changes, including a name change for Penn Township 3-1 and new locations for North Huntingdon and Vandergrift precincts. Public comment is permitted before any official action.

• Approval of Election Bureau staff to conduct official count starting May 23, 2025
• Approval of staff for pre-canvassing and canvassing of mail-in and absentee ballots on May 20, 2025
• Extended Election Bureau office hours from May 4 through May 19, 2025 (excluding Mother's Day)
• Polling place name change: Penn Township 3-1 from New VFD Social Bldg-Colton Hall to All Access Church, 3100 Blocks Road, Claridge
• Polling place relocations: North Huntingdon 4-1 to Circleville Fire Hall; North Huntingdon 4-4 to Norwin School District Admin; Vandergrift 2 to Vandergrift Presbyterian Church

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the November 25, 2024 meeting. It also approved election staffing, ballot counting procedures, extended office hours, and several polling‑place name and location changes for the May 20, 2025 municipal primary. All motions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved minutes of the Nov 25, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Election Bureau staff to handle official count, pre‑canvass and canvass of May 20 primary ballots (unanimous)
• Approved Provisional Board to convene on May 23, 2025 at 9:00 am (unanimous)
• Approved compensation rule per 25 Pa. Stat. Ann. § 2682.2 for split‑day election duties (unanimous)
• Approved extended Election Bureau office hours May 4‑May 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved name change of Penn Township 3‑1 precinct polling place to All Access Church, 3100 Blocks Road, Claridge, PA (unanimous)
• Approved polling place location change for North Huntingdon Township 4‑1 precinct to Circleville Fire Hall, 129 Robbins Station Road, North Huntingdon, PA (unanimous)
• Approved polling place location changes for North Huntingdon 4‑4 precinct to Norwin School District Administration Building, 281 McMahon Drive, North Huntingdon, PA, and for Vandergrift 2 precinct to Vandergrift Presbyterian Church, 195 Washington Avenue, Vandergrift, PA (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will vote on the solicitor's recommendations for tax exemption applications, including two old business items and multiple new applications from various entities and disabled veterans. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear reports from the chief assessor, deputy chief assessor, and solicitor.

• Old Business: Map numbers 12-02-03-0-001 and 12-01-15-0-003
• New exemption applications from Westmoreland County Land Bank, Lower Burrell Municipal Authority, Municipality of Murrysville, Loyahanna Watershed Association, Turtle Creek Watershed Association, and All Access Church
• 12 disabled veterans' exemption applications requiring board vote, including Valerie R. Johnson, Joshua Porter, and others
• Disabled veteran Barbara L. Bell (Map 43-03-00-0-037) not requiring board vote
• Approval of March 13, 2025 meeting minutes

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals approved the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. It granted exempt status to numerous tax map numbers, denied exempt status for one, and removed exempt status for another. All actions were approved by unanimous vote except three motions where a member recused himself, resulting in two ayes and one abstention.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 06-01-13-0-047 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 51-15-15-0-045 (2 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 55-14-04-0-119 (unanimous)
• Denied exempt status for Tax Map 33-01-15-0-114 (unanimous)
• Removed exempt status for Tax Map 56-09-00-0-120 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 17-06-02-0-076 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The Homeless Advisory Board is meeting to vote on the candidacy of Dawn Lucas and Debbie Scarpitti. The board will also receive presentations on nutrition and affordable housing in Monessen. Members will discuss strategic goals and review reports from five subcommittees.

• Vote on member candidates Dawn Lucas and Debbie Scarpitti
• Presentation on Monessen Affordable Housing by Allisha Zeman
• Presentation on Case Specific Nutrition by Vince Ranalli
• Review of Strategic Goals and Objectives
• Subcommittee reports on engagement, priority populations, policy, data, and housing

The Westmoreland County Homeless Advisory Board approved two new voting members, Dawn Lucas and Debbie Scarpiiti, by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved updates to the subcommittee report form, the data and quality control action plan, and the related data survey. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved voting members Dawn Lucas and Debbie Scarpiiti (unanimous)
• Approved Subcommittee Report Form Update (unanimous)
• Approved Data and Quality Control action plan (unanimous)
• Approved Share Data and Quality Survey for subcommittee co‑chairs (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will meet to consider routine personnel actions, including a new hire and a resignation. The board will also receive reports from the Adult Probation Office and the County Correctional Facility, and may enter executive session. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Consideration of new hire Jennifer Doty
• Consideration of resignation of Amanda Kudrako
• Possible consideration of terminations
• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2025 meeting
• Reports from Adult Probation Office and County Correctional Facility

The Westmoreland County Prison Board approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. The board entered and later returned from an executive session, both unanimously. It approved the hiring of Jennifer Doty and accepted the resignation of Amanda Kudrako, with each motion passing unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Entered executive session (unanimously)
• Returned to public session (unanimously)
• Approved hiring of Jennifer Doty (unanimously)
• Accepted resignation of Amanda Kudrako (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Juvenile Detention

This is a procedural meeting of the Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Board. The agenda includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, a director's report, and an executive session. No specific decisions or proposals for new business are listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2025
• Opportunity for public comment under the Sunshine Act

The Juvenile Detention Board approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No new business was taken, and the board then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider department recommendations including purchases, contracts, grants, and personnel actions. Notable items include approval of behavioral health agreements totaling over $2.2 million, a $225,000 grant for data innovation, and contracts for election equipment transport and ballot printing. The meeting also includes public comment and proclamations.

• Approval of $1,488,578 contract with Wesley Family Services for behavioral health services
• Approval of $67,499 contract with Ryan Moving LLC for transporting voting equipment
• Approval of $35,937 and $65,002 contracts with William Penn Printing for ballots and election supplies
• Approval of $225,000 grant from Hillman Family Foundations for DHS data-driven innovation
• Approval of $49,690 purchase of a Ford Interceptor SUV for the Coroner's office

The Westmoreland County Board unanimously approved multiple contracts, including a $1,488,578 agreement for behavioral health services with Wesley Family Services. It also approved a $49,690 purchase of a Ford Interceptor SUV, election equipment transport to Ryan Moving ($67,499), and ballot printing contracts with William Penn Printing ($35,937.50 and $65,002.38). Additionally, the board approved numerous new hires and personnel actions across county departments.

• Approved $1,488,578 Wesley Family Services behavioral health contract (unanimous)
• Approved $49,690 purchase of 2025 Ford Interceptor SUV (unanimous)
• Approved $9,770 BZ Construction autopsy suite showers contract (unanimous)
• Approved $3,295 BZ Construction autopsy station installation contract (unanimous)
• Approved $24,084.02 Arrowhead Forensics evidence drying cabinet contract (unanimous)
• Awarded election equipment transport contract to Ryan Moving, $67,499 (unanimous)
• Awarded ballot printing contracts to William Penn Printing, $35,937.50 and $65,002.38 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple new hires and personnel actions for county departments (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider three items: a temporary right-of-entry agreement with Hempfield Commerce Center for waste disposal at Technology Park II, a retroactive right-of-entry resolution for the RIDC Regional Growth Fund to conduct due diligence and tree removal for the PennSTART Project, and a first amendment to restrictive covenants for Westmoreland Distribution Park II to modify the annual assessment. All items are up for approval.

• Temporary Right of Entry Agreement with Hempfield Commerce Center, LLC for waste disposal at Technology Park II Lot 12 from Lot 16
• Resolution WCIDC-6-2025 authorizing retroactive entry for RIDC Regional Growth Fund for PennSTART Project due diligence and tree removal
• First Amendment to Restrictive Covenants for Westmoreland Distribution Park II, Parcel A, amending the designated annual assessment

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a temporary right‑of‑entry agreement with Hempfield Commerce Center, LLC for waste disposal at Technology Park II, Lot 12. The board authorized a retroactive temporary right‑of‑entry agreement with the RIDC Regional Growth Fund for the PennSTART Project. Finally, it approved a first amendment to the restrictive covenants for Westmoreland Distribution Park II, Parcel A, pending solicitor review.

• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Temporary Right of Entry Agreement with Hempfield Commerce Center, LLC for waste disposal (unanimous)
• Authorized retroactive Temporary Right of Entry Agreement with RIDC Regional Growth Fund for PennSTART Project (unanimous)
• Approved First Amendment to Restrictive Covenants for Westmoreland Distribution Park II, Parcel A (unanimous)

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will meet to approve the previous month's financial report, hear an executive director report including conflict of interest certifications, and vote on a donation agreement for 300 West 2nd St in Derry from the Redevelopment Authority. The board also will consider 30 resolutions (2025-1 through 2025-30) authorizing property transfers in Arnold, Jeannette, Greensburg, Latrobe, Lower Burrell, Monessen, New Kensington, Unity Township, West Newton Borough, and Vandergrift. An executive session on real estate is scheduled.

• Consider approval of donation agreement for 300 West 2nd St, Derry from the Redevelopment Authority
• 30 resolutions for property dispositions across multiple municipalities (e.g., Resolutions 2025-1 through 2025-30)
• Approval of previous month's financial report
• Statements of Financial Interest and Conflict of Interest Certification
• Executive session on real estate

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board unanimously approved Resolution 2025-31, a purchase and sale agreement for the properties at 300 West 2nd St and 200 West 2nd St in Derry Borough, and a Shared Services Agreement with the County Redevelopment Authority. The board also unanimously approved the prior month's financial report and the meeting minutes. All motions were carried without dissent.

• Approved Resolution 2025-31 – Brendon Pitts Sr 24-03-15-O-468 (unanimously)
• Approved purchase and sale agreement with PennTex Ventures for 300 West 2nd St and 200 West 2nd St, Derry Borough (unanimously)
• Approved waiver of standard Land Bank policies for the PennTex transaction (unanimously)
• Approved Shared Services Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of Westmoreland County (unanimously)
• Approved the previous month's financial report (unanimously)
• Approved the meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Ended regular session and opened executive session (unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimously)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority board will vote on multiple intergovernmental agreements, a shared services agreement with the county land bank, and several contract awards. The largest contract is a $1,591,224 award to Tresco Companies for the Derry Business Park redevelopment project. The board will also consider acting as a subgrantee for a YMCA RACP grant and approve several demolition contracts funded by ARPA, CDBG, and DEMOFund.

• Consider approval of $1,591,224 contract to Tresco Companies for Derry Business Park redevelopment
• Consider approval of intergovernmental agreements with City of New Kensington and Township of Sewickley for code enforcement digitalization
• Consider approval of cooperation agreement with YMCA to act as subgrantee for RACP grant
• Consider approval of demolition contracts: Minniefield Demolition for Jeannette-Greensburg ($38,000), New Kensington ($67,000), and others; Lutterman Excavating for two projects
• Consider approval of Shared Services Agreement with Westmoreland County Land Bank

The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the prior month’s financial report. It approved intergovernmental cooperation agreements with the City of New Kensington and the Township of Sewickley for a code‑enforcement digitalization project. The board also approved a shared services agreement with the Westmoreland County Land Bank, a second amendment to the Act 152 DEMOFund 2024 program services agreement, and cooperation agreements with the YMCA. Finally, it awarded multiple contracts, including a $1,591,224 award to Tresco Companies for the Derry Business Park redevelopment and several demolition contracts ranging from $8,900 to $67,000.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month financials (unanimous)
• Approved intergovernmental cooperation agreements with City of New Kensington and Township of Sewickley for code‑enforcement digitalization (unanimous)
• Approved shared services agreement with Westmoreland County Land Bank (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to Act 152 DEMOFund 2024 Program Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved cooperation agreement with YMCA for RACP grant sub‑grant (unanimous)
• Approved $1,591,224 contract to Tresco Companies for Derry Business Park redevelopment (unanimous)
• Approved $67,000 contract to Minniefield Demolition Services for New Kensington CDBG demolition (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Board of Assessment Appeals will consider the solicitor's recommendations on property tax exemption applications for numerous properties, including those owned by the Westmoreland County Land Bank, several municipalities, and nonprofit organizations. The board will also vote on disabled veterans' exemption requests. The agenda includes both items requiring a board vote and those that do not.

• Review of 33 Westmoreland County Land Bank tax map numbers for exemptions
• Exemption request from Murrysville Christian Concern (tax map 09-01-11-0-008)
• Exemption requests from City of New Kensington (multiple tax maps)
• Board vote on disabled veterans' exemptions (11 individuals listed)
• Exemption for New Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept./Ambulance Corps (two tax maps)

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals unanimously approved tax-exempt status for numerous properties, including 30 Westmoreland County Land Bank parcels, several municipal and nonprofit properties, and multiple disabled veterans' exemptions. The board also recommended removal of exemptions for two properties. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved 30 Westmoreland County Land Bank parcels for exempt status (unanimous)
• Approved Murrysville Christian Concern, Inc. for exempt status (unanimous)
• Approved City of Jeannette parcel for exempt status (unanimous)
• Continued Borough of New Florence exempt status (unanimous)
• Approved 9 City of New Kensington parcels for exempt status (unanimous)
• Approved 2 New Kensington Volunteer Fire Dept./Ambulance Corps. parcels for exempt status (unanimous)
• Approved Holy Spirit Praise and Fellowship Center, Inc. for exempt status (unanimous)
• Approved 9 disabled veterans' exemptions and recommended removal for 2 (unanimous)

Records Improvement Committee

This is a largely procedural meeting of the Westmoreland County Records Improvement Committee. The agenda includes public comment, approval of January meeting minutes, a review of the Records Improvement Fund balance, discussion of Information Systems (CIVICPLUS), and revisiting a tabled GIS request with an MBI proposal/quote. No specific votes or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of meeting minutes from January 13, 2025
• Review of the Records Improvement Fund Account balance
• Discussion of Information Systems (CIVICPLUS)
• Revisit tabled GIS Request (MBI Proposal and Quote)

The Westmoreland County Records Improvement Committee approved paying $66,474.57 from the Records Improvement Fund for a portion of the annual CivicPlus renewal, covering web hosting, support, security, and an ADA-compliant overlay. The committee also unanimously rejected a previously tabled GIS request for MBI and ESRI. Meeting minutes from January 13, 2025, were approved. The fund's net balance is $270,834.47.

• Approved $66,474.57 from the Records Improvement Fund for a portion of the CivicPlus annual renewal.
• Rejected the previously tabled GIS request for MBI and ESRI.
• Approved the meeting minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:15am.

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will discuss various service agreements, grant applications, and personnel changes. Key items include audit engagements, court recording software, and forensic software licenses for the District Attorney.

• Purchase of FTR Cold Court Recording Suite from SBM Electronics, Inc. for $43,231.50
• External audit services from Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC not to exceed $197,185.00 for the annual County Audit
• District Attorney software licenses from Cellebrite, Inc. ($35,020.00) and Magnet Forensics ($12,410.00 and $11,970.00)
• Acceptance of $251,674.00 in grant funds for Victim Witness RASA/VOJO
• Audit agreement with Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC for the Area Agency on Aging in the amount of $52,123.00

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,119,069.33 change order for the Inter-County Regional Radio System (ICORRS) digital radio project, with costs shared among participating counties. They also approved numerous contracts, including a $300,000 grant for a prison shower project, bids for park equipment and waste disposal, and various service agreements. The board rejected all proposals for opioid abatement services and authorized re-advertising the RFP. Several resolutions were passed to submit grant proposals for capital projects, including roof replacement at South Greensburg Commons and improvements to Mount Pleasant Glass Centre.

• Approved Change Order #2 to the ICORRS radio system agreement with Motorola Solutions for $2,119,069.33, split among participating counties.
• Approved a $300,000 grant agreement with the PA Department of Community and Economic Development for the Westmoreland County Prison Shower Project.
• Rejected all proposals for opioid abatement services (RFP 24-44) and authorized re-advertising the request.
• Awarded bid for waste collection and disposal at the County Prison to Greenridge Waste Services, LLC dba Republic Services of Scottdale for $59,184.00.
• Awarded bids for a Toro mower to E.H Griffith, Inc. ($98,686.59) and a Ventrac tractor to Fletcher's Outdoor Power Equipment, Inc. ($35,830.00).
• Approved resolutions to submit project management proposals for $1,500,000 (South Greensburg Commons roof) and $2,000,000 (Mount Pleasant Glass Centre) in RACP grant funds.
• Approved the sale of four properties from the Repository of Unsold Properties for amounts ranging from $500.00 to $1,405.00.
• Approved a stipulation of settlement in a tax assessment appeal for a Murrysville property, setting assessed values for 2024 and 2025.

Salary Board

The Westmoreland County Salary Board is meeting to review various personnel reclassifications, pay increases, and the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement. The board will discuss changes to positions across the Controller's office, Human Services, and Information Systems.

• Reclassification of 1 Sr. Finance Clerk (PG10 to PG14) and 5 Finance Clerks (PG9 to PG13)
• One-time $5,000 increase for the Family Court Administrator
• Ratification of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Park Police Association of Westmoreland County
• Conversion of two vacant Aging Care Manager II positions to Aging Care Manager I
• Temporary 60-day suspension of Section V Salary and Ranges of Non-Union Work Rules

The Westmoreland County Salary Board unanimously approved several personnel actions, including reclassifying finance clerks, ratifying the Park Police collective bargaining agreement, and approving MOUs for aging care and Family Court Administrator pay. The board also approved a temporary suspension of non-union salary rules for 60 days and numerous position abolitions and creations across departments, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved MOU to reclassify 1 Sr. Finance Clerk (PG10 to PG14) and 5 Finance Clerks (PG9 to PG13) in Controller's office (unanimous)
• Ratified Collective Bargaining Agreement with Park Police Association, effective Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2029 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU to convert 2 vacant Aging Care Manager II positions to Aging Care Manager I at Paygrade 15 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for one-time $5,000 increase to Family Court Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved temporary suspension of Section V (Salary and Ranges) of Non-Union Work Rules for 60 days (unanimous)
• Approved balance of year annualized changes: Controller, Courts, Manor, Information Systems, CIS/Election Bureau/Public Works, Human Services, Children's Bureau (all unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation is reviewing several funding agreements, including RACP grants for site improvements and a capital contribution for a manufacturing park. The body is also considering contract changes for projects in East Huntingdon and Mount Pleasant Townships.

• Release of $744,000 in RACP funds to Chelsea Building Products East, LLC for site improvements at Commerce Crossing of Westmoreland
• Capital contribution not to exceed $490,000 to NKAMP, LLC for the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park
• Contract increase up to $11,800 for GAI Consultants, Inc. regarding Westmoreland County Distribution Park North, Phase II
• Contract deduct of $53,551.30 for TBI Contracting, Inc. at the Mount Pleasant Glass Centre
• New salvage bids for SCI-Greensburg: $60,000 to S&S Recycling & Demolition, LLC and $12,600 to Jeff Dawson

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved multiple resolutions and agreements, including a land development agreement with the airport authority, cooperation agreements for RACP grants, a capital contribution to NKAMP, and various contracts. They also rescinded a prior salvage bid and awarded new bids for SCI-Greensburg equipment.

• Approved Land Development Agreement with Westmoreland County Airport Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperation Agreement with Chelsea Building Products for $744,000 RACP funds (unanimous)
• Approved Cooperation Agreement for RACP Phase II project (unanimous)
• Approved Supplement #4 with GAI Consultants for $11,800 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 with TBI Contracting for $53,551.30 deduct (unanimous)
• Approved roof inspection with Simon Roofing for $6,723.44 (unanimous)
• Approved capital contribution to NKAMP, LLC up to $490,000 (unanimous)
• Rescinded Celio Wreckers bid; awarded new bids to S&S Recycling ($60,000) and Jeff Dawson ($12,600) (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The Homeless Advisory Board will hear a presentation from Joe Savage of the US Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). The board will also review reports from five subcommittees regarding engagement, populations, policy, data, and housing.

• Presentation by Joe Savage, USICH
• Homeless Engagement subcommittee report
• Priority Populations subcommittee report
• Advocacy and Policy subcommittee report
• Data and Quality Control and Pathways to Affordable Housing subcommittee reports

The Westmoreland County Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB) met on March 5, 2025, and approved the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting. The main agenda item was a presentation by Joe Savage from the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) about aligning local efforts with federal goals to make homelessness rare, brief, and one-time. Subcommittees reported on ongoing work, including creating a by-name list, planning a November awareness event, and discussing landlord incentives for affordable housing. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy decisions.

• Approved minutes from January 8, 2025 meeting (motion by Bob Errett, second by Erin Steban)
• Heard presentation from USICH representative Joe Savage on federal homelessness goals
• Reviewed subcommittee reports on by-name list, case conferencing, and landlord incentives

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will consider approval of a property donation at 300 West 2nd St, Derry from the Redevelopment Authority and vote on 30 resolutions (2025-1 through 2025-30) for properties in Arnold, Jeannette, Greensburg, Latrobe, Lower Burrell, Monessen, New Kensington, Unity Township, West Newton Borough, and Vandergrift. The meeting also includes a financial report, minutes, and an executive session on real estate.

• Consider donation of property at 300 West 2nd St, Derry from the Redevelopment Authority
• Consider approval of Resolution 2025-1 (Camiya and Jamel Montgomery) in Arnold City
• Consider approval of Resolution 2025-7 (J. Bryant and Michelle L. Mullen) in Lower Burrell City
• Consider approval of Resolution 2025-19 (Realestate Options, Inc.) in New Kensington City
• Executive session on real estate

The Westmoreland County Land Bank board unanimously approved the previous month's financial report, an agreement to accept the donation of a property at 300 West 2nd St, Derry, and 30 resolutions (2025-1 through 2025-30) related to property acquisitions. The meeting was largely procedural, with no public comments and no executive session.

• Approved previous month's financial report (unanimous)
• Approved donation agreement for 300 West 2nd St, Derry (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-1 through 2025-30 (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority is meeting to review several demolition project contracts and a property donation. The board will also consider a grant application for a blight summit. These actions impact property removal and land banking across multiple municipalities.

• Donation of property at 300 West 2nd St, Derry to the Westmoreland County Land Bank
• GEMM Demolition LLC contracts: $67,900 (Monessen), $108,000 (Jeannette), $6,400 (338 Downes Road, Hempfield), and $6,700 (704 7th Ave, Sutersville)
• Minniefield Demolition Services LLC contract: $8,000 for 406 Walnut Street, Irwin
• American Demo LLC contract: $8,450 for 1222 1st Street, Arona
• Ratification of $52,499.00 contract with GTC Contracting for 424 Delaware Avenue, Monessen

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority approved several demolition contracts, a property donation, and a grant application. All motions passed unanimously. The board also approved the previous month's financials and meeting minutes.

• Approved donation of property at 300 West 2nd St, Derry to Westmoreland County Land Bank (unanimous)
• Approved RK Mellon Foundation Grant application for $2,000 for Blight Summit speakers (unanimous)
• Awarded $67,900 contract to GEMM Demolition LLC for Monessen 2025-1 ARPA demolition (unanimous)
• Awarded $108,000 contract to GEMM Demolition LLC for Jeannette 2025-1 ARPA demolition (unanimous)
• Awarded $6,400 contract to GEMM Demolition LLC for 338 Downes Road, Hempfield demolition, contingent on SHPO review (unanimous)
• Awarded $8,000 contract to Minniefield Demolition Services LLC for 406 Walnut Street, Irwin demolition (unanimous)
• Awarded $6,700 contract to GEMM Demolition LLC for 704 7th Ave, Sutersville demolition, contingent on SHPO review (unanimous)
• Awarded $8,450 contract to American Demo LLC for 1222 1st Street, Arona demolition (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will meet to consider resignations of a counselor and two officers, approve previous minutes, and receive reports from Adult Probation and the Correctional Facility. The board may also discuss terminations and hold an executive session.

• Consider resignation of Carol Hunter (Counselor)
• Consider resignation of Daniel Miller (Officer)
• Consider resignation of Seth Sanner (Officer)
• Consideration of terminations (no details provided)
• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2025 meeting

The Westmoreland County Prison Board approved the minutes from the January 27 meeting, accepted resignations from three employees, and terminated one employee. The board also received reports on probation and jail operations, including population and recidivism statistics.

• Approved minutes from January 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Carol Hunter, Daniel Miller, and Seth Sanner (unanimous)
• Terminated Candace Short (unanimous)

Juvenile Detention

This is a standard procedural meeting of the Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Board. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, a director's report, and new business, but no specific items or decisions are detailed in the posted agenda.

• Approval of minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. The director's report noted a resident population of 3 of 8 (2 juveniles and 1 youth held for Interest of Justice), 6 incident reports since January 27, and 1 full-time staff vacancy. No new business or substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered and returned from executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will consider solicitor recommendations on exemption applications for multiple properties, including First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg, Borough of Mount Pleasant parcels, and several disabled veterans. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive reports from the chief assessor, deputy chief assessor, and solicitor.

• Exemption appeal for First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg (Tax Map No. 10-04-03-2-049-59-001)
• Exemption appeals for Borough of Mount Pleasant (five parcels: Tax Map Nos. 21-01-14-0-292, 21-01-15-0-155, 21-01-15-0-233, 21-02-03-0-488)
• Exemption appeals for County of Westmoreland (four parcels: Tax Map Nos. 51-09-14-0-020, 51-09-14-0-021, 51-09-14-0-022, 51-09-14-0-087)
• Disabled veterans exemption requests requiring board vote (16 individuals listed)
• Disabled veterans exemption requests not requiring board vote (Terry A. Hendrickson, Brian E. Haney, Donald A. Shaffer)

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals approved 30 property tax exemptions, including churches, boroughs, county properties, and disabled veterans' residences, all effective January 15, 2025. Two exemption requests were denied: one for Concordia of Monroeville and one for Donald E. Shawley. The board also approved combining a church parcel with a larger tax map number.

• Approved exemption for First Presbyterian Church of Greensburg (unanimous)
• Approved exemption for Monessen Reconstruction Venture Group (unanimous)
• Approved exemptions for 4 Mount Pleasant Borough properties (unanimous)
• Denied exemption for Concordia of Monroeville (unanimous)
• Approved exemptions for 4 Westmoreland County properties (unanimous)
• Approved exemptions for 19 disabled veterans' properties (unanimous)
• Denied exemption for Donald E. Shawley (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will consider several professional service agreements for probation and court administration, including psychological evaluations and therapy dog services. The meeting includes reviews of grant applications for drug and veterans courts, as well as various human services contracts and personnel changes.

• Two $10,000 grant applications to AOPC for Drug Treatment and Veterans Courts
• Contract with National Flag & Display Company dba Metro Flags for $58,080.96
• Purchase orders for forensic lab furnishings totaling $30,369.48 with Delaney & Associates and Global Industries
• Agreement with The Hill Group, Inc. for $52,500.00 for Human Services program evaluation
• Purchase order with IntegraONE for $28,922.20 for Veeam Renewal Subscription and Upgrade

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a wide range of routine administrative, grant, and contract items. Key actions included accepting a $180,000 state grant for a courthouse safety upgrade, approving a substantial amendment to the HOME-ARP affordable housing allocation plan, and awarding a $58,080.96 bid for flags. The board also approved numerous personnel actions, professional service agreements, and budget amendments.

• Approved $180,000 grant for Courthouse Safety Upgrade Initiative (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-6-2025, amending HOME-ARP Allocation Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded flag bid to National Flag & Display Company for $58,080.96 (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for veteran markers, authorized re-advertisement (unanimous)
• Approved $369,927.06 for bridge design services (unanimous)
• Approved $43,595.00 bid for courthouse carpet replacement (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 5 properties from Repository of Unsold Properties (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 & 2025 budget amendments (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The Westmoreland County Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB) will vote on proposed revisions to its Governance Charter. The agenda also includes presentations on the Board of Commissioners' role (including the Sunshine Act) and the New Kensington Housing Emergency, plus updates from five subcommittees covering homeless engagement, priority populations, advocacy, data, and affordable housing.

• Vote on WestCoHAB Governance Charter revisions
• Presentation: Board of Commissioners role and Sunshine Act
• Presentation: New Kensington Housing Emergency
• Subcommittee reports on homeless engagement, priority populations, advocacy, data, and affordable housing
• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2025

The Westmoreland County Homeless Advisory Board voted to adopt revisions to its Governance Charter after review by the Solicitor's Office. The board also discussed its new obligation to comply with the Sunshine Act, requiring public posting of agendas and minutes. Members reviewed a housing emergency at Valley Royal Court apartments in New Kensington and discussed service gaps, including a possible resource fair. Subcommittee reports covered a Point in Time count that found 25 individuals, up from zero in previous years.

• Adopted revised Governance Charter (motion by Dan Carney, seconded by Bob Errett and Twila)
• Approved minutes from 01/08/2025 meeting (motion by Bob Errett, seconded by Erin Steban)

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will elect its 2025 officers, including Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer. Members will also consider approval of the previous month's financial report and receive a presentation from Penntex Ventures regarding the Derry Business Park site. The agenda includes property updates and an executive session on real estate matters.

• Election of Land Bank officers for 2025 (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer)
• Consider approval of previous month's financial report
• Presentation from Penntex Ventures regarding the Derry Business Park site
• Property updates
• Executive session on real estate

The board elected officers for 2025, with Brian Merdian as Chair, Tim Custer as Vice Chair, Donna Holdorf-Roadman as Treasurer, and Rebecca Parry as Secretary. The board unanimously approved the previous month's financial report and the meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the Penntex Ventures presentation and property updates were informational only.

• Elected Brian Merdian as Chair, Tim Custer as Vice Chair, Donna Holdorf-Roadman as Treasurer, Rebecca Parry as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved previous month's financial report (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous, Custer abstaining)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority Board will elect officers for 2025 and consider approval of four demolition contracts funded by ARPA, totaling $484,702. The board will also consider a second amendment to a countywide demolition agreement and a mortgage modification.

• Contract award to American Demo LLC for $39,382 for Greensburg-Jeannette 2024-1 ARPA demolition
• Contract award to American Demo LLC for $113,000 for Monessen 2024-7 ARPA demolition
• Contract award to Continental Construction & Demolition for $241,000 for New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park ARPA demolition
• Contract award to Wreckcrew Demolition LLC for $91,320 for Arnold 2025-1 ARPA demolition
• Consider mortgage modification for Janice Stiffey

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority approved five demolition contracts totaling $484,702, including awards to American Demo LLC, Continental Construction & Demolition, and Wreckcrew Demolition LLC. The board also approved forgiving a $24,000 mortgage for Janice Stiffey, contingent on review by Board Member Rebecca Parry. Officers for 2025 were elected unanimously, and the previous month's financials were approved.

• Elected Donna Holdorf-Roadman as Chairperson, Tim Custer as Vice-Chairperson, Matt Helinski as Secretary, and Brian Merdian as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved previous month's financials (unanimous)
• Approved second amendment to Subrecipient 23-05 Countywide demolition agreement with Westmoreland County (unanimous)
• Awarded $39,382 contract to American Demo LLC for Greensburg-Jeannette 2024-1 ARPA demolition (unanimous)
• Awarded $113,000 contract to American Demo LLC for Monessen 2024-7 ARPA demolition (unanimous)
• Awarded $241,000 contract to Continental Construction & Demolition for New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park ARPA demolition (unanimous)
• Awarded $91,320 contract to Wreckcrew Demolition LLC for Arnold 2025-1 ARPA demolition (unanimous)
• Approved forgiving Janice Stiffey's mortgage up to $24,000, contingent on Rebecca Parry's review (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Westmoreland County Retirement Board will consider approving an updated Investment Policy Statement. The meeting also includes manager and consultant reports on 2025 results and Twin Capital. Public comment and minutes approval are on the agenda.

• Approval of updated Investment Policy Statement
• Manager Report – Twin Capital
• Consultant Report – 2025 Results and Investment Policy Statement updates

The Westmoreland County Retirement Board approved updates to its Investment Policy Statement. The board also heard reports from investment manager Twin Capital and consultant Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Investment Policy Statement updates (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will meet on January 27, 2025 to approve minutes, receive reports from Adult Probation and the Correctional Facility, and consider personnel actions. Notable items include the hiring of five new employees: Carol Hunter as Counselor, Aubrey Glaven, Seth Sanner, Hanna Beaufort as Correction Officers, and Pamela Rich as Fiscal Clerk. The board will also accept the resignation of Dakota Beeman and may address promotions and terminations.

• Consider approval of minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting
• Report from Adult Probation Office
• Report from County Correctional Facility
• Consider hiring Carol Hunter (Counselor), Aubrey Glaven (Correction Officer), Seth Sanner (Correction Officer), Hanna Beaufort (Correction Officer), Pamela Rich (Fiscal Clerk)
• Consider resignation of Dakota Beeman

The Westmoreland County Prison Board unanimously approved the hiring of five staff members, accepted one resignation, and approved two terminations. The board also approved the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting and entered and exited executive session. No public comments were made.

• Approved hiring of Carol Hunter, Aubrey Glaven, Seth Sanner, Hanna Beaufort, and Pamela Rich (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Dakota Beeman (unanimous)
• Approved termination of Brandon Sapp and Joe McClain (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)

Juvenile Detention

The board will meet to review the Director's report and consider the approval of minutes from December 16, 2024. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and an executive session.

• Approval of December 16, 2024 minutes
• Director's Report
• Executive Session

The Juvenile Detention Board met and approved the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting unanimously. The director's report noted a resident population of 4 out of 8 (3 juveniles and 1 Interest of Justice), one medical-related incident, and one full-time staff vacancy. No new business or executive session was conducted, and the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of December 16, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts, grants, and personnel actions at their January 16 meeting. Notable items include a three-year renewal of the Highmark health insurance plan, acceptance of a $523,213 state grant for adult probation, and a $1.8 million agreement for behavioral health services. The board also will vote on grant applications totaling $725,000 for data management systems and approve numerous personnel changes, including 14 new corrections officers.

• Renewal of Highmark health insurance: $48.32/employee/month in 2025, increasing to $50.32 in 2027
• Acceptance of $523,213 grant from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency for adult probation
• Agreement with Southwest Behavioral Health for $1,817,625 for behavioral health services
• Grant applications to Richard King Mellon Foundation ($500,000) and Hillman Foundation ($225,000) for data systems
• Personnel actions: 14 new corrections officers, retirements of Director of County Operations and other staff

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a wide range of routine items, including contracts for court services, software maintenance, and public works projects. They also accepted grant funds, made numerous board appointments, and passed several resolutions and an ordinance. The meeting included a public comment period where a resident raised allegations of corruption regarding a board appointment.

• Approved $523,213 grant for Adult Probation (unanimous)
• Approved $1.8M Behavioral Health contract with Southwest Behavioral Health (unanimous)
• Awarded $240,000 Forensic Housing contract to Union Mission of Latrobe (unanimous)
• Approved $253,457 CAD software maintenance with Hexagon (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance #ORD-1-2025 requiring annual license fees for commercial weighing devices (unanimous)
• Accepted $308,180 federal grant for courthouse HVAC replacement (unanimous)
• Reappointed Brian Durbin to MAWC board for 5-year term (unanimous)
• Established Homeless Advisory Board via Resolution #R-5-2025 (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider four items at its regular meeting: a resolution to amend a cooperation agreement with the Airport Authority regarding state grant funds, a $224,900 demolition contract for the MSI Corporation bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad, the award of salvage bids for two buildings and electrical items at SCI-Greensburg, and a $2,945 contract for the 2024 annual report design. All items are being considered for approval.

• Resolution No. WCIDC-1-2025 to amend cooperation agreement with Airport Authority to clarify state grant funds not used for terminal expansion
• Agreement with Advanced Builders, Inc. for $224,900 to demolish MSI Corporation bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad in Vandergrift
• Award of salvage bids at SCI-Greensburg: Ligonier Construction ($53,800 for cogeneration plant and two steel buildings); Celio Wrecking ($125,500 for generator plant and electrical items)
• Agreement with Brandlabb LLC for $2,945 to design and print 1,050 copies of 2024 annual report
• Other bids received: BJC Enterprises ($184,472, non-responsive), Ligonier Construction ($257,000), Dore & Associates ($287,700) for demolition

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved several items, including a $224,900 contract with Advanced Builders, Inc. for demolition of the MSI Corporation Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad in Vandergrift, PA. They also approved a resolution regarding airport grant funds, awarded salvage bids for SCI-Greensburg, and approved a $2,945 annual report design contract.

• Approved minutes of December 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. WCIDC-1-2025 on airport cooperation agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $224,900 demolition contract with Advanced Builders, Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded SCI-Greensburg salvage bids to Ligonier Construction ($53,800) and Celio Wrecking ($125,500) (unanimous)
• Approved $2,945 annual report contract with Brandlabb LLC (unanimous)

Records Improvement Committee

The Westmoreland County Records Improvement Committee will hold a routine meeting with public comment, approval of previous minutes, and elections for chair and vice-chair. New business includes a discussion of a GIS request with an accompanying proposal and quote. The balance of the Records Improvement Fund Account will also be reviewed.

• Election of chairperson and vice-chairperson
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 12, 2024
• Review of Records Improvement Fund Account balance
• Discussion of GIS request (MBI proposal and quote)

The Records Improvement Committee approved prior meeting minutes, re-elected Megan Loughner as Chairperson and Sean Kertes as Vice-Chairperson, and reviewed fund balances. A GIS expansion request was tabled until a future meeting after discussion.

• Approved minutes from November 12, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Megan Loughner as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Sean Kertes as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Tabled GIS expansion request (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will hear the solicitor’s recommendations on multiple property tax exemption applications. These include 13 parcels for Bethlen Home of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America and several disabled veterans’ exemptions. The board will vote on five disabled veteran applications and note four others that do not require a vote. They will also approve minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting.

• 13 parcels for Bethlen Home of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America (tax maps 51-16-00-0-124-60-001 through -022) under consideration for exemption
• 3 parcels in City of Jeannette (tax maps 14-01-11-0-257, -258, 14-01-12-0-092) listed in solicitor’s report
• 5 disabled veteran exemption applications requiring board vote: Arnold L. Handy, Wilson H. Miller, Chad Parker, Kent J. Dunn, William J. Washburn, Marcy J. Miller
• 4 disabled veteran exemption applications not requiring board vote: Linda R. Frey, Andrew E. Rudy, Sandra Mowery, Kathleen Zappone
• One Penn Township parcel (tax map 55-08-15-0-007) included in exemption list

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals approved a fee increase for assessment data requests from three to six cents per parcel, and approved tax-exempt status for several properties, including three in Jeannette and one in Penn Township. The board denied exempt status for 22 parcels owned by Bethlen Home of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, and denied one disabled veteran exemption. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved fee increase for assessment data requests from 3 to 6 cents per parcel (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 14-01-11-0-257 (City of Jeannette) effective 1-15-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 14-01-11-0-258 (City of Jeannette) effective 1-15-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 14-01-12-0-092 (City of Jeannette) effective 1-15-2025 (unanimous)
• Denied exempt status for 22 Bethlen Home parcels (Tax Maps 51-16-00-0-124-60-001 through -022) (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 55-08-15-0-007 (Penn Township) effective 1-15-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved disabled veteran exemptions for Arnold L. Handy, Wilson H. Miller, Chad Parker, William J. Washburn, and Marcy J. Miller (unanimous)
• Denied disabled veteran exemption for Kent J. Dunn (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The Westmoreland Homeless Advisory Board is meeting to vote on the WestCoHAB Governance Charter. The board will also discuss Point in Time Planning and receive reports from five subcommittees.

• Vote to approve WestCoHAB Governance Charter
• Discussion of Point in Time Planning
• Reports from Homeless Engagement, Priority Populations, Advocacy and Policy, Data and Quality Control, and Pathways to Affordable Housing subcommittees

The Westmoreland County Homeless Advisory Board met on January 8, 2025, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. The board postponed the vote on the Governance Charter to allow more time for review. Planning for the Point in Time count was discussed, including volunteer recruitment and survey logistics.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Postponed Governance Charter vote to next month

Salary Board

The Salary Board will hold its organizational meeting to elect officers and set the 2025 meeting schedule. The board will also consider a wage increase for temporary employees.

• Proposed 1% increase to the temp wage scale effective January 1, 2025
• Election of Vice-Chairman and Secretary
• Adoption of 2025 meeting schedule (March 6, July 31, October 30, December 18)

The Westmoreland County Salary Board held its annual organizational meeting, approving a 1% increase to the temporary wage scale effective January 1, 2025. The board also approved the minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting, elected officers, and adopted the 2025 meeting schedule. All actions were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of December 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Chew as Vice Chairman and Controller Balzer as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Salary Board meeting schedule: March 6, July 31, October 30, December 18 (unanimous)
• Approved 1% increase to temp wage scale effective January 1, 2025 (unanimous)