Wayne County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Wayne County commissioners approve $1.25M YMCA agreement

Wayne County commissioners unanimously approved a $1.25 million cooperation agreement with the Wayne County YMCA at their Aug. 13 meeting, the largest single item among several decisions. The agreement covers a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant.

Commission decisions

At the Aug. 13 meeting, the board also:

• Sponsored two YMCA LSA grant applications (unanimous).
• Adopted the Children and Youth Services Needs Based Plan and Budget Estimate for fiscal year 2027-28 (unanimous).
• Approved a $3,000 Act 137 First Time Homebuyers grant (unanimous).
• Approved a software maintenance agreement with RBA Professional Data Systems at $8,778.66 per year (unanimous).
• Approved bills for payment totaling $601,325.86 (unanimous).
• Hired Karen Jackson as part-time nurse, Bryce Conrad as part-time custodian I, and Matthew Henneforth as fiscal tech (all unanimous).
• Rescinded employment offers to Mercedes Artis and John Maddi (unanimous).

Other recent meetings

Several other county boards met in the past two weeks, but no final decisions were published for these sessions.

• **Prison Board (Aug. 10)** – Agenda included a nursing contract/staffing update, a potential boarding agreement with Pike County, the warden's report for July 2026, and an executive session on personnel, litigation, and contracts.
• **Wayne Conservation District (Aug. 12):** Agenda included a $22,221.88 amendment to the Hopkins Road low-volume road contract in Damascus Township, bringing the total to $230,620.84. Also listed were ACAP contracts with Twin Brook Farms and Livestock ($63,000), Parsons Land and Cattle ($95,904), Mid-Forest Farms ($111,730), and an amendment for Jacob Lantzsch ($17,605.12).
• **Ag Preservation Board (Aug. 19):** Agenda included motions to approve offers to purchase the Martin Erk and Peck farms, approve the Significant Ag Areas map, and pay $1,750 invoices to VanFleet Appraisals for each farm's appraisal. Financial reports showed a state allocation balance of $768,910 and a county balance of $456,097.11.
• **County Commissioners (Aug. 20):** Agenda included a vote to accept a Pennsylvania Election Integrity Grant of $183,736.97 for fiscal year 2026-27, hiring of 11 public safety staff (Sheriff's Deputy, 9-1-1 Dispatcher, Correctional Officers), a data sharing agreement with the state for child welfare services, a resolution for an $18,000 DCNR Peer-To-Peer Project grant, and a $3,000 Act 137 First Time Homebuyers grant for a property in Damascus Township. No minutes have been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the county's published agenda list.

Wayne County commissioners approve $1.3M in bills, $20K drug-and-alcohol grant contract

Wayne County commissioners approved more than $1.3 million in bills and a $20,000 grant pass-through contract for the county drug-and-alcohol program at their July 9 meeting, according to official minutes. The board also made several personnel decisions, including rescinding an employment offer, accepting a corrections officer's resignation, and hiring two new staff members.

County Commissioners — July 9 (decided)

The commissioners unanimously approved minutes from their July 2 meeting and took the following actions, all by unanimous vote:

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

County Commissioners — July 16 (agenda only)

Commissioners were scheduled to consider an intergovernmental agreement between Wayne and Pike Counties for the Wayne County Correctional Facility to board Pike County inmates. Other agenda items included a contract with Petroshuk Educational Services, LLC for Special Instruction not to exceed $1,177.92; a Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency JR1 County Probation Grant for $52,394; a Post Primary Election Integrity Grant certification statement for $70,153.22 in expenditures; and a letter of support for Berlin Township's PennDOT grant to replace a culvert on Navajo Road. Minutes have not yet been published.

Wayne Conservation District — July 8 (agenda only)

The district was set to approve financial reports and minutes, authorize staff clearances at approximately $50.00 each, and authorize up to $200.00 each for R. Marques to attend an aquatic invasive species workshop and J. Knecht to attend an AC conference as a speaker. Planned purchases included a camera ($561.00), webcam ($17.99), and headset ($24.05). Minutes have not yet been published.

Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board — July 9 (agenda only)

The advisory council was scheduled to review and approve April 2026 minutes and discuss terms expiring June 30, 2026, for Lynn Karger, Patricia Nelson, and four vacant seats — one vacancy running through June 30, 2028. A volunteer update noted the RSVP program has ended. Discussion topics included advocacy priorities on Skill Games, Older Adult Protective Services (OAPSA), the PENNCARE line item, the Comprehensive Aging Performance Evaluation (CAPE), and the 2026/27 budget. Program updates were scheduled for Senior Centers, Food Pantry, and Housing. Minutes have not yet been published.

Prison Board — July 13 (agenda only)

The board planned an executive session on personnel, litigation, and contract matters. Old business included an updated Wyoming County boarding contract, a nursing services contract, and a boarding agreement with Pike County. No new business items were scheduled. Minutes have not yet been published.

Agricultural Land Preservation Board — July 15 (agenda only)

The board was set to review a financial report showing a state allocation balance of $768,910 with $346,228 encumbered, and a county balance with $88,572 encumbered. Unfinished business included 2024 farm applications — William R. & R. Zachary Bryant Partnership (state approved June 11, 2026) and Giles, Dean (encumbered, satisfying right-of-way to exclusion) — and 2025 applications for Martin Erk (appraisal underway) and Peck Farm (acreage adjustment, can proceed with appraisal). New business included ACE monitoring and the Significant Ag Areas map. Minutes have not yet been published.

Human Services Agency Governing Board — July 17 (agenda only)

Multiple governing boards were scheduled to review fiscal year 2026/27 service contracts. Items included CYS contracts for Chester County detention at $741 per-diem and Dynamic Counseling Associates at various rates; HSA contracts for Lakeville Pantry at $600 annually and Attorney Jessica Ellis at $1,200 per month; Drug and Alcohol Commission contracts for PA Treatment and Healing and Clear Vision Health and Wellness; a Petroshuk Educational Services contract not to exceed $1,177.92; and personnel actions including the hiring of Ronald Ashton and Elizabeth Goodman. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.