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Erie County Council will vote on several budget supplemental appropriations and personnel changes. The body is also reviewing new grant funding for youth services, adult probation, and the District Attorney's office.

• Ordinance 56: $1,000,000 transfer from Gaming Fund to Revolving Loan Fund
• Resolution 23: Tax-exempt time note up to $2,000,000 for Julia Hospice and Palliative Care Project
• Ordinance 65: $503,957 supplemental appropriation for PCCD Justice Reinvestment Initiative Grant
• Ordinance 70: Waiver of bid requirements for a three-year contract with Planful Incorporated
• Ordinance 69: Amendment to the Erie County Land & Subdivision Ordinance (SALDO)

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The Erie County Finance Committee will consider 18 items, including multiple budget supplemental appropriations totaling over $2 million, a convention center refunding bond guarantee, a $2 million tax-exempt note for a hospice project, and amendments to the subdivision ordinance. The committee also will discuss a waiver of bid requirements for a vendor contract and a tax exoneration request. An analysis of the General Fund unassigned fund balance is also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 56: $1,000,000 transfer from Gaming Fund to Revolving Loan Fund
• Ordinance 57: $1,442,530 appropriation and creation of a Revolving Loan Fund Budget
• Ordinance 59: Approval of refunding project and guarantee agreement for Erie County Convention Center Authority bonds
• Resolution 16: Tax-exempt time note for up to $2,000,000 for Julia Hospice and Palliative Care Project
• Item 14: Amendment to Ordinance 76, 2010 (Erie County Land & Subdivision Ordinance - SALDO)

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The Erie County Council Personnel Committee will consider ordinances adjusting salaries, budget lines, and position classifications, as well as a new rule to permit temporary unlocking of mobile devices at public meetings to facilitate public access and recording under the Sunshine Act. Also scheduled is a possible appointment to the Erie County Housing Authority. Items include first-read ordinances from previous meetings and new business.

• Ordinance allowing temporary unlocking of mobile devices at public meetings for public access and recording rights
• Ordinance setting part-time Assistant Public Defender salary (No. 60, 2026; also second version No. 66, 2026)
• Ordinance revising Library Fund budget: elimination of one clerk, creation of one assistant ($1,669)
• Ordinance revising General Fund budget: change of position in County Executive from part-time to full-time ($4,434)
• Possible appointment of Margaret Lee Baskette to Erie County Housing Authority (term to March 2027)

County Council

Erie County Council will review several ordinances regarding budget supplemental appropriations and personnel changes. The body is also considering a shift to an electronic bidding process for competitive bids and RFPs.

• Ordinance 44: Approval of electronic bidding process for competitive bids and RFPs
• Ordinance 45: $614,508 appropriation for Drug and Alcohol Fund
• Ordinance 46: $491,158 appropriation for Erie Regional Library Foundation renovations
• Ordinance 56 & 57: $1,000,000 transfer from Gaming Fund to create a Revolving Loan Fund
• Ordinance 59: Refunding project and guarantee agreement for Erie County Convention Center Authority

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The Erie County Council Finance Committee will consider a series of ordinances, including authorizing an electronic bidding process for county contracts, multiple budget supplemental appropriations totaling over $1.5 million, and a $1 million transfer to the Revolving Loan Fund. Also on the agenda are a convention center authority refunding bond project and potential sales of four county-owned parcels.

• Ordinance No. 44 - electronic bidding process for all competitive bids and RFPs
• Ordinance No. 45 - $614,508 supplemental appropriation for Drug and Alcohol Fund
• Ordinance No. 46 - $491,158 supplemental appropriation for Library renovations
• Ordinance with $1,000,000 transfer from Gaming Fund to Revolving Loan Fund
• Ordinance approving refunding project of Erie County Convention Center Authority

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The Erie County Council Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss and likely vote on several ordinances involving budget adjustments and position changes. Key items include the creation of a Data Governance Administrator position and elimination of a GIS Administrator role, both at $74,082, as well as salary changes for assistant public defenders and other staffing shifts. The committee's recommendations will go to the full council.

• Ordinance 47: $74,082 supplemental appropriation to create Data Governance Administrator in IT
• Ordinance 48: $74,082 budget revision to eliminate GIS Administrator position
• Ordinance 50: Appointed Official Salary for full part-time Assistant Public Defender (as amended)
• Ordinance __: $1,669 library fund revision to eliminate one Library Clerk and create one Library Assistant
• Ordinance __: $4,158 budget revision and waiver of HR code for change in starting salary for Director of Human Relations Commission

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The Erie County Board of Elections will meet to certify the results from the May 19, 2026, General Primary Election. The meeting will be held at the Erie County Courthouse and is open to the public via Zoom.

• Certification of General Primary Election results (May 19, 2026)
• Public hearing scheduled
• Meeting held at Erie County Courthouse, 140 West 6th Street
• Meeting accessible via Zoom

County Council

The Erie County Council holds a regular meeting with caucus at 5pm and public meeting at 6pm. They will vote on two previously introduced ordinances and conduct first readings on seven new ordinances, including electronic bidding, budget supplements, and salary adjustments. Several appointments to county boards are also proposed.

• Ordinance 44: authorizes electronic bidding for all competitive bids and RFPs
• Ordinance 45: supplemental $614,508 for Drug and Alcohol Fund from PA state
• Ordinance 46: supplemental $491,158 for Capital Projects from Erie Regional Library Foundation for renovations
• Ordinance 47: creates Data Governance Administrator position with $74,082 appropriation
• Resolution 22: directs County Executive to develop reasonable accommodations for mobile device use at public meetings in courthouse

The council moved Ordinance 49 to a second reading (5-2) and then adopted it, creating a full‑time Assistant Public Defender salary (6-1). An amendment to make Ordinance 50 a full‑time position also passed unanimously (7-0). Resolution 22 on mobile‑device accommodations was rejected (3-4). Appointments of Joel Natalie to the Community College Board and Sherri Heasley to the Housing Authority were confirmed unanimously.

• Moved Ordinance 49 to second reading (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 49, full‑time Assistant Public Defender salary (6-1)
• Amended Ordinance 50 to full‑time Assistant Public Defender (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 41, Children and Youth Services Fund budget (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 42, Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund budget (7-0)
• Failed Resolution 22 on mobile device accommodations (3-4)
• Appointed Joel Natalie to Erie County Community College Board of Trustees (7-0)
• Appointed Sherri Heasley to Erie County Housing Authority (7-0)

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The Erie County Council Personnel Committee will vote on four ordinances: a $74,082 supplemental appropriation to create a Data Governance Administrator in IT, a corresponding budget revision to eliminate the GIS Administrator position, and two salary ordinances for full- and part-time Assistant Public Defenders. The committee will also consider appointing Joel Natalie to the Community College Board of Trustees and Sherri Heasley to the Housing Authority.

• Ordinance for $74,082 supplemental appropriation to create a Data Governance Administrator in Information Technology
• Ordinance eliminating the GIS Administrator position with $74,082 budget revision in the Planning Fund
• Salary ordinances for full-time and part-time Assistant Public Defender positions
• Possible appointment of Joel Natalie to Erie County Community College Board of Trustees (term expires Aug 31, 2026)
• Possible appointment of Sherri Heasley to Erie County Housing Authority (term expires Mar 31, 2031)

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The Erie County Board of Elections is meeting to discuss new business. The primary item is the ratification of changes to three polling locations.

• Erie Ward 1 District 7 move from 1921 E. Lake Rd to 1916 E. 7th St
• Erie Ward 1 District 8 move from 1921 E. Lake Rd to 1916 E. 7th St
• Girard Township District 1 move from Harrington Hall to Darone Pavilion at 8600 W Lake Rd

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The Erie County Finance Committee will consider five ordinances, including a change to allow electronic bidding for all county competitive bids and RFPs, and multiple supplemental appropriations totaling over $1.5 million for children and youth services, mental health, drug and alcohol programs, and library renovations. Items 1 and 2 had a first reading on May 5; items 3-5 are new. The committee will also analyze the General Fund unassigned fund balance.

• Ordinance 41: Revised $345,000 for Children and Youth Services court-ordered placements
• Ordinance 42: Supplemental $346,454 for Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund
• Ordinance to amend Administrative Code to authorize electronic bidding for all competitive bids and RFPs
• Ordinance for $614,508 supplemental appropriation to Drug and Alcohol Fund from PA Department
• Ordinance for $491,158 supplemental appropriation to Capital Projects Fund for Erie Regional Library Foundation renovations

County Council

Erie County Council will consider three supplemental appropriations for the Public Health Fund totaling $143,036, a $345,000 budget revision for Children and Youth Services, and a contract with Highway Safety Network Inc. The meeting also includes a public hearing and the possible sale of a county repository parcel.

• Second 2026 Public Health Fund Supplemental Appropriation of $38,344
• Third 2026 Public Health Fund Supplemental Appropriation of $105,692
• Approval of Waiver of Bid Requirements to Contract with Highway Safety Network Inc.
• 2026 Children and Youth Services Fund Budget Revised Expenditures of $345,000
• First 2026 Planning Fund Budget Supplemental Appropriation of $105,000

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The Erie County Council Finance Committee will discuss several budget supplemental appropriations, including $346,454 for the Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund and $345,000 for Children and Youth Services court-ordered placements. Also on the agenda are a possible sale of a property from the repository and an analysis of the General Fund unassigned fund balance.

• Ordinance 38, 2026 – Second Public Health Fund supplemental appropriation of $38,344 for Great Lakes Restorative Initiative
• Ordinance 39, 2026 – Third Public Health Fund supplemental appropriation of $105,692 for PA Department of Health wastewater surveillance
• Ordinance 40, 2026 – Waiver of bid requirements to contract with Highway Safety Network Inc.
• Ordinance ____, 2026 – Children and Youth Services revised expenditures of $345,000 for court-ordered placements
• Ordinance ____, 2026 – Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities supplemental appropriation of $346,454

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The Board of Elections is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters and other new business. No specific votes or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Board of Elections and Personnel Matters

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County Council

This meeting features a final vote on Ordinance 36 approving a sole vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for the Public Safety Department. It will also hold first readings of two supplemental appropriations for the Public Health Fund totaling $144,036 for a restorative initiative and wastewater surveillance. Other items include a waiver of bid for Highway Safety Network Inc., a possible sale of a county-owned parcel, and appointments to county boards.

• Ordinance 36 (final vote): Approval of waiver of bid and sole vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for Public Safety Department
• Ordinance 38 (first read): $38,344 supplemental appropriation for Great Lakes Restorative Initiative
• Ordinance 39 (first read): $105,692 supplemental appropriation for Pennsylvania Department of Health wastewater surveillance
• Ordinance 40 (first read): Waiver of bid requirements to contract with Highway Safety Network Inc.
• Possible sale of parcel from repository (Index: 07-026-068.0-009.00)

The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 36, 2026, waiving bid requirements and approving a sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for the Public Safety Department. A motion to sell an unsold property parcel passed 6‑1. Jenna Bickford was appointed to the Erie County Redevelopment Authority and Adam Groves was reappointed to the Library Advisory Board, both unanimously. First readings were offered for Ordinances 38, 39 and 40 concerning public‑health fund appropriations and a highway safety contract.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 36, 2026 waiving bid requirements and approving sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation (vote 7‑0)
• Approved sale of unsold property parcel Index 07‑026‑068.0 (vote 6‑1)
• Appointed Jenna Bickford to Erie County Redevelopment Authority, term to Dec 31 2030 (vote 7‑0)
• Reappointed Adam Groves to Erie County Library Advisory Board, term to Dec 31 2028 (vote 7‑0)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 38, 2026 – Public Health Fund supplemental appropriation $38,344 (no vote recorded)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 39, 2026 – Public Health Fund supplemental appropriation $105,692 (no vote recorded)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 40, 2026 – Waiver of bid requirements for Highway Safety Network Inc. (no vote recorded)

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The Erie County Finance Committee will review several ordinances, including a waiver of bid requirements for a sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for the Public Safety Department. It will also consider supplemental appropriations of $38,344 for the Great Lakes Restorative Initiative and $55,003 for wastewater surveillance funding within the Public Health Fund. Additional items include a waiver of bid for a contract with Highway Safety Network, a possible parcel sale, and analysis of the General Fund unassigned balance.

• Ordinance 36: Waiver of bid and sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for Public Safety
• Supplemental appropriation of $38,344 for Great Lakes Restorative Initiative (Public Health Fund)
• Supplemental appropriation of $55,003 for wastewater surveillance funding (Public Health Fund)
• Waiver of bid requirements to contract with Highway Safety Network
• Consideration of Convention Center bond refinancing

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The Erie County Board of Elections will vote on Resolution 1 of 2026, which approves the ballot layout and offices for the upcoming General Primary Election. The board will also consider five official polling location changes in Harborcreek Township and Fairview. These items are scheduled for discussion and decision at the April 16 meeting.

• Resolution 1 of 2026 – approval of ballot layout and offices for the General Primary Election
• Polling location change for Harborcreek Township District 7 to South Harborcreek United Methodist Church, 7929 McGill Rd
• Polling location change for Fairview District 4 to Walnut Creek Baptist Church, 6015 W Ridge Rd, Erie
• Polling location change for Harborcreek District 1 to East Lake Road Alliance Church, 4500 E. Lake Road
• Polling location change for Harborcreek District 2 to Faith Lutheran Church, 5414 E. Lake Road

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The Erie County Council Personnel Committee will discuss and possibly vote on two appointments: Jenna Bickford to the Redevelopment Authority and Adam Groves to the Library Advisory Board. Both appointments are proposed by the County Executive. The meeting follows the Finance Committee session on April 16, 2026.

• Possible appointment of Jenna Bickford to the Erie County Redevelopment Authority, term expiring Dec 31, 2030
• Possible reappointment of Adam Groves to the Erie County Library Advisory Board, term expiring Dec 31, 2028

County Council

The Erie County Council will consider several budget‑related ordinances, including supplemental appropriations and salary adjustments. It will also consider a new ordinance waiving bid requirements to allow a sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for the Public Safety Department. Additionally, the council will review a resolution adopting the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan and discuss possible board appointments.

• Ordinance 25: $40,943 supplemental appropriation to the Public Health Fund for opioid settlement funds
• Ordinance 28: $1,000 supplemental appropriation to the Library Fund from a VistErie donation
• Ordinance 36: Waiver of bid requirements and sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for the Public Safety Department
• Resolution 21: Approval of the 2026 Erie County Emergency Operations Plan
• Possible appointment of Kimberly Garnon to the NWPA Job Connect Board

The council adopted the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan and approved several budget-related ordinances, including supplemental appropriations for the Public Health Fund, Library Fund, and salary increases for county personnel. All motions were carried with vote counts recorded in the minutes. The council also confirmed appointments to the NWPA Job Connect Board and the Erie County Conservation Board.

• Adopted Resolution 21, 2026 Emergency Operations Plan (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25, 2026 Public Health Fund supplemental appropriation of $40,943 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 28, 2026 Library Fund supplemental appropriation of $1,000 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 34, 2026 salary increases $40,788 and MOU with county lieutenants (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 35, 2026 salary increases to Prison Fund budget $18,849 (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 37, 2026 Part‑Time Assistant Public Defender salary (7-0)
• Appointed Kimberly Garnon to the NWPA Job Connect Board (7-0)
• Appointed John Hallenburg and Morgan Gilmore to the Erie County Conservation Board (7-0 each)

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The Erie County Personnel Committee is meeting to review several ordinances regarding official salaries and budget expenditures. The body will also consider three appointments to county boards.

• Ordinance 30: 2026 Appointed Official Salary for Director of Human Resources
• Ordinance 31: $6,678 for Human Resources Department reorganization and three position reclassifications
• Ordinance 34: $40,788 for salary increases and a one-year MOU with Lieutenants
• Ordinance 35: $18,849 for salary increases to the Prison Fund Budget
• Appointments to the NWPA Job Connect Board and Erie County Conservation Board

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The Erie County Finance Committee will vote on several budget items, including a $40,943 supplemental appropriation for the Public Health Fund from opioid settlement money and a $1,000 library fund donation from VistErie. It will also adopt revised General Fund expenditures of $8,227 and add new line items across departments. The committee will consider a waiver of bid requirements for a sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for the Public Safety Department, and approve a two‑year Brighter Futures agreement with Greater Erie Community Action Committee. The meeting includes discussion of the 2026 Emergency Operations Plan and an analysis of the General Fund unassigned balance.

• Ordinance 25: $40,943 supplemental appropriation to the Public Health Fund for opioid settlement funds
• Ordinance 28: $1,000 supplemental appropriation to the Library Fund from a VistErie donation
• Ordinance 29: Revised General Fund expenditures of $8,227 and creation of new line items in various departments
• Waiver of bid requirements and sole‑vendor contract with Eaton Corporation for the Public Safety Department
• Two‑year Brighter Futures agreement with Greater Erie Community Action Committee, Inc.

County Council

The Erie County Council will hold a first reading of several budget supplemental appropriations, including $40,943 for the Public Health Fund from opioid settlement funds and over $200,000 for Library Fund programs. It will also consider a tentative lease agreement with Troyer Growers Inc. for four parcels of county farmland. Additional items include salary and position changes for county personnel.

• Ordinance No. 25: $40,943 supplemental appropriation to the Public Health Fund for opioid settlement funds
• Ordinance No. 26: $127,811 supplemental appropriation to the Library Fund for coordination of state aid funds
• Ordinance No. 27: $71,897 supplemental appropriation to the Library Fund for deferred revenue from 2025‑2026 state aid
• Ordinance No. 30: First read of the appointed official salary for the Director of Human Resources
• Resolution No. 16: Approval of tentative lease agreement with Troyer Growers Inc. for lease of four parcels (County Farmland)

The Erie County Council adopted several finance and personnel measures. Ordinance 26 provided a $127,811 supplemental appropriation for the Library Fund, and Ordinance 27 added $71,897. The council also approved resolutions for a Palmetto Postings agreement, a municipal assistance program application, and a courthouse café contract, and appointed Cynthia Dropcho to the Children and Youth Advisory Board.

• Adopted Ordinance 26, 2026 (Library Fund $127,811) – 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance 27, 2026 (Library Fund $71,897) – 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance 32, 2026 (General Fund $2,094 and salary waiver) – 6-1
• Adopted Ordinance 33, 2026 (Part-Time Assistant Public Defender salary) – 7-0
• Adopted Resolution 18, 2026 (Agreement with Palmetto Postings) – 6-1
• Adopted Resolution 19, 2026 (Municipal Assistance Program application) – 7-0
• Adopted Resolution 20, 2026 (Courthouse Café agreement) – 7-0
• Appointed Cynthia Dropcho to Children and Youth Advisory Board – 7-0

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The Erie County Personnel Committee will consider several ordinances that adjust salaries and allocate budget funds for the Human Resources department, the Lieutenants, and the Prison Fund. It will also discuss possible appointments to the Children and Youth Advisory Board, Human Relations Commission, Metropolitan Transit Authority, and Planning Commission. All items are presented as ordinances or proposals for the March 19, 2026 meeting.

• Ordinance to set salary for Director of Human Resources
• Revised expenditure of $6,678 for reorganization of the Human Resources Department
• Revised expenditure of $40,788 for salary increases and a one‑year MOU with the Lieutenants
• Revised expenditure of $18,849 for salary increases to the Prison Fund budget
• Possible appointments: Cynthia Dropcho (Children and Youth Advisory Board), Kylie Morris (Human Relations Commission), Chelcie Alcorn (Metropolitan Transit Authority), Mapu Boayue (Planning Commission)

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The Erie County Council Finance Committee will consider a tentative lease agreement for County Farmland, supplemental appropriations for public health and library funds, and a revised general fund budget. The committee will also review agreements for a courthouse café and a land use plan.

• Approval of tentative lease agreement with Troyer Growers Inc. for County Farmland
• Public Health Fund supplemental appropriation of $40,943 for opioid settlement funds
• Library Fund supplemental appropriations totaling $199,708 for state aid and donations
• Revised General Fund expenditures of $8,227 and creation of new line items
• Approval of two-year Courthouse Café agreement with Taste and See

County Council

Erie County Council will vote on a budget supplemental appropriation for opioid response funds and a lease agreement for county farmland. The body will also consider several board appointments and the exoneration of property taxes for deleted trailers and invalid parcels.

• Ordinance 21, 2026: $156,060 supplemental appropriation for Drug and Alcohol Fund
• Resolution 16, 2026: Tentative lease agreement with Troyer Growers Inc. for county farmland
• Resolution 17, 2026: Exoneration of property tax, penalties, and fees for deleted trailers and invalid parcels
• Ordinance 24, 2026: Salary for the Director of Finance
• Appointments to the Erie Regional Airport Authority, Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority, and other advisory boards

The council adopted Ordinance 21, allocating $156,060 for opioid response funds, and Ordinance 22 amending a redevelopment assistance grant. It also approved Ordinance 24 setting the Director of Finance salary. Several board appointments and a property‑tax exoneration resolution were adopted, all with unanimous votes.

• Adopted Ordinance 21, $156,060 opioid response fund (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22, amendment of redevelopment assistance grant (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 24, Director of Finance salary (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 17, exoneration of property tax for deleted trailers (7-0)
• Appointed David J. Basnak to Children and Youth Advisory Board (7-0)
• Appointed Angela McNair to Erie County Community College Board of Trustees (7-0)
• Appointed Benjamin D. Wilson to Erie Regional Airport Authority (7-0)
• Appointed Lyn Twillie-Darby to Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (7-0)

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The Erie County Finance Committee will review a budget supplemental appropriation for opioid response funds and a lease agreement for county farmland. The body will also discuss the exoneration of property taxes for deleted trailers and invalid parcels.

• Ordinance 21, 2026: $156,060 supplemental appropriation for Drug and Alcohol Fund
• Ordinance 22, 2026: Amendment to a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant application agreement
• Tentative lease agreement with Troyer Growers Inc. for county farmland
• Exoneration of property tax, penalties, interest, and fees for deleted trailers and invalid parcels
• Analysis of General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance

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The Erie County Personnel Committee will discuss an ordinance regarding the Director of Finance salary. The body will also consider several appointments and reappointments to county advisory boards and authorities.

• Ordinance regarding 2026 Appointed Official Salary for the Director of Finance
• Possible reappointment of David J. Basnak to the Office of Children and Youth Advisory Board
• Possible reappointment of Mari R Howells and Sarah L. Bennett to the Erie County Library Advisory Board
• Possible appointment of Angela McNair, MS to the Erie County Community College Board of Trustees
• Possible appointment of Benjamin D. Wilson, Ed.D. to the Erie Regional Airport Authority and Lyn Twillie-Darby to the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority

County Council

Erie County Council will discuss the termination of an intergovernmental service agreement with ICE and the U.S. Marshals Service. The body is also considering several budget supplemental appropriations for community grants, opioid response, and probation staffing.

• Ordinance 18: Termination of services for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
• Ordinance 17: $249,990 Gaming Fund appropriation for Erie 250 Community Grant Program
• Ordinance 21: $156,060 Drug and Alcohol Fund appropriation for PA Opioid Response Funds
• Ordinance 23: $175,484 General Fund appropriation for five new positions in Adult Probation Re-Entry Program
• Ordinance 19: $47,141 General Fund appropriation to create a Community Engagement Officer position

The council accepted the meeting minutes unanimously (7-0). Ordinances 20 and 23 were each moved to a second reading with 7-0 votes. Ordinance 16 (library amendment) was adopted 7-0, while Ordinance 17 (gaming fund) passed narrowly 4-3. A motion to amend the gaming fund amount failed for lack of a second, and a motion to table the ICE termination ordinance was defeated 3-4, leaving the ordinance pending.

• Accepted minutes (7-0)
• Moved Ordinance 20 to second reading (7-0)
• Moved Ordinance 23 to second reading (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 16, library amendment (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 17, gaming fund $249,990 (4-3)
• Motion to amend gaming fund amount to $100k died (no second)
• Motion to table Ordinance 18 (ICE termination) failed (3-4)

General

The Erie County Finance Committee will hold a first reading of several ordinances, including a $249,990 supplemental appropriation for the Erie 250 Community Grant Program. It will also consider terminating ICE detention services under the intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service. Additional items address a waiver of bid requirements for a contract between the Regional Science Consortium and the County Department of Health, a $156,060 supplemental appropriation for the Drug and Alcohol Fund, and an amendment to a redevelopment assistance grant resolution.

• Ordinance 17: $249,990 gaming fund supplemental appropriation for participation in the Erie 250 Community Grant Program
• Ordinance 18: Termination of ICE services under the Intergovernmental Service Agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service
• Waiver of bid requirements for a sole‑vendor contract between Regional Science Consortium and Erie County Department of Health
• Ordinance for $156,060 supplemental appropriation to the Drug and Alcohol Fund and creation of new line items for Pennsylvania Opioid Response Funds
• Amendment of Resolution 10 to become Resolution 14 for the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant with Julia House

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The Personnel Committee will consider two budget supplemental ordinances, one for $47,141 to eliminate an Internet and Social Media position and create a Community Engagement Officer, and another for $175,484 to establish a new Re‑Entry Program bureau with five positions in the Adult Probation Department. A resolution to approve the 2026 CCAP electors will also be reviewed. The committee will discuss possible appointments to the Erie County Library Advisory Board and the Erie County Land Bank.

• Ordinance No. 19, 2026: $47,141 supplemental appropriation to eliminate Internet and Social Media position and create Community Engagement Officer, with waiver of HR salary code
• Ordinance (number blank), 2026: $175,484 supplemental appropriation to create new Re‑Entry Program bureau with five positions in Adult Probation Department
• Resolution (number blank), 2026: County Council approval of the 2026 CCAP electors
• Possible appointment of Lauren Shoemaker, PhD to Erie County Library Advisory Board (term ends Dec 31, 2028)
• Possible reappointment of Scott Harris to Erie County Land Bank (term ends Dec 31, 2030)

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The Erie County Board of Elections will vote on relocating the polling place for Ward 03 District 04 from Kingsley Methodist Church at 913 Cranberry St. to Strong Vincent Middle School at 1330 W. 8th St. The board will also consider authorizing county funds to cover postage for mail‑in and absentee ballots. Additional agenda items include approving minutes from prior meetings, presenting awards for the "I Voted" sticker design contest, and an election report.

• Change of polling location: Kingsley Methodist Church (913 Cranberry St.) → Strong Vincent Middle School (1330 W. 8th St.)
• Possible authorization of county funds for postage on mail‑in and absentee ballots
• Presentation of awards for the Erie County "I Voted" sticker design contest
• Approval of minutes from the November 20, 2025 regular meeting and the January 22, 2026 reorganization meeting
• Election report

County Council

The Erie County Council will review several budget-related ordinances, including adjustments to public defender and administration positions. New business includes a library code amendment, a $249,990 gaming fund appropriation for the Erie 250 Community Grant Program, termination of ICE services under a federal agreement, and a $47,141 personnel reallocation. The council will also vote on resolutions approving redevelopment assistance grants, the Erie Area Council of Governments budget and audit reports, and the 2026 solicitor contract for the County Sheriff.

• Ordinance No. 16, 2026 – Amend Article II, Section 7 of the Erie County Public Library Administrative Code (Finance Committee)
• Ordinance No. 17, 2026 – First 2026 Gaming Fund Supplemental Appropriation of $249,990 for Erie 250 Community Grant Program (Finance Committee)
• Ordinance No. 18, 2026 – Termination of ICE services under the Intergovernmental Service Agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service (Finance Committee)
• Ordinance No. 19, 2026 – $47,141 supplemental appropriation to eliminate an Internet and Social Media position and create a Community Engagement Officer position (Personnel Committee)
• Resolution No. 9, 2026 – Approval of the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant Application and Cooperation Agreement with 1001 State OZ Operator, LLC (Finance Committee)

The council accepted the previous meeting minutes and adopted several budget‑related ordinances, including a 5‑2 vote to change a County Executive position from full‑time to part‑time. It also approved three resolutions supporting redevelopment assistance grants and the Erie Area Council of Governments’ budget and auditor reports. Additionally, the first reading of Ordinance 18, which would terminate the ICE services contract, was taken.

• Accepted meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 12, 2026 (budget revision for Public Defender) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 13, 2026 (budget revision for First Assistant Public Defender) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 14, 2026 (eliminate Assistant Public Defender, create Trial Chief Deputy) (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 15, 2026, changing County Executive position to part-time (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution 9, 2026 approving redevelopment assistance capital grant (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 10, 2026 approving redevelopment assistance grant with Julia House (6-1)
• Adopted Resolution 11, 2026 approving Erie Area Council of Governments annual budget (7-0)

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The Personnel Committee will consider five ordinances that revise the 2026 General Fund budget. Each ordinance proposes changes to salaries, creates or eliminates positions, and includes waivers of the Human Resources Code. The items range from adjustments to the Public Defender office to the creation of a Community Engagement Officer in the Department of Administration.

• Ordinance No. 12 – $15,513 revised revenue/expenditure for a change in the Public Defender position.
• Ordinance No. 13 – $31,888 revised revenue/expenditure for the First Assistant Public Defender salary.
• Ordinance No. 14 – $41,618 supplemental appropriation to eliminate the Assistant Public Defender and create a Trial Chief Deputy.
• Ordinance No. 15 – $17,768 revised revenue/expenditure and waiver to change a County Executive Department position from full‑time to part‑time.
• Unnumbered Ordinance – $47,141 supplemental appropriation to eliminate the Internet and Social Media position and create a Community Engagement Officer, with a waiver of the salary provision in the Human Resources Code.

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The Erie County Finance Committee will review several ordinances and resolutions regarding budget appropriations and intergovernmental agreements. The body is discussing the suspension of immigration detention at the Erie County Prison and the approval of various redevelopment grants.

• Gaming Fund Budget Supplemental Appropriation of $249,990 for the Erie 250 Community Grant Program
• Suspension of Erie County’s participation in civil and/or criminal immigration detention at the Erie County Prison
• Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant application for 1001 State OZ Operator, LLC
• Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant application for Julia House
• Approval of the 2026 Solicitor Contract for the Office of Erie County Sheriff

County Council

The Erie County Council will hold first‑readings on several 2026 General Fund budget supplemental appropriations, including a $608,920 allocation for a State Food Purchase Plan contract with Second Harvest Food Bank, a $50,000 appropriation for a Central Booking Fee, and a $41,618 appropriation to eliminate the Assistant Public Defender position and create a Trial Chief Deputy. The meeting also includes a resolution to extend the lease with Salem Investments Inc. for premises at 824 East 6th Street, and discussion of a possible sale of a parcel from the Repository (Index 07‑025‑067). Additional items are reappointments to the Children and Youth Advisory Board, Library Board, Assessment Appeals Board, and Board of Health.

• Ordinance No. 3, 2026 – $608,920 supplemental appropriation for State Food Purchase Plan contract with Second Harvest Food Bank
• Ordinance No. 2, 2026 – $50,000 supplemental appropriation for Central Booking Fee
• Ordinance No. 14, 2026 – $41,618 supplemental appropriation to eliminate Assistant Public Defender and create Trial Chief Deputy
• Resolution No. 8, 2026 – Lease extension with Salem Investments Inc. for 824 East 6th Street, Erie, PA 16503
• Possible sale of a parcel from the Repository (Index 07‑025‑067) – offer by Jaylene D. Baran for Shea Alley

The council struck Resolution 9 supporting IAMAW Local 1211 and adopted five ordinances covering tax relief, budget supplements, and solicitor retainers, each unanimously. It also approved a lease extension for Salem Investments, an abatement of costs on a county parcel, and the sale of parcel 07-025-067.0-025.00, all with 7‑0 votes.

• Struck Resolution No. 9, 2026 (Support for IAMAW Local 1211) – 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1, 2026 (Harborcreek tax relief amendment) – 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 2, 2026 (General Fund supplemental $50,000) – 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 3, 2026 (General Fund supplemental $608,920) – 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 10, 2026 (County Council Solicitor Retainer) – 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance No. 11, 2026 (County Council Deputy Solicitor Retainer) – 7-0
• Approved Resolution No. 8, 2026 (Lease extension with Salem Investments Inc.) – 7-0
• Approved sale of parcel 07-025-067.0-025.00 – 7-0

County Council

The Erie County Board of Elections will meet to nominate and appoint a Chair and Vice Chair for the board. The meeting includes a period for public hearing.

• Nominations of Chair and Vice Chair for the Board of Elections

The council nominated Jim Wertz for Chair of the Board of Elections and Chris Drexel for Vice Chair. Both nominations were approved unanimously with a 7-0 vote. The appointments were confirmed during the meeting.

• Jim Wertz nominated and approved as Chair of Board of Elections (7-0)
• Chris Drexel nominated and approved as Vice Chair of Board of Elections (7-0)

General

The Erie County Finance Committee will consider several budget supplemental appropriations and a lease extension. The body will also discuss the abatement of costs for a specific property and the potential sale of a parcel in the City of Corry.

• Ordinance 2: $50,000 General Fund Budget Supplemental Appropriation for Central Booking Fee
• Ordinance 3: $608,920 General Fund Budget Supplemental Appropriation for State Food Purchase Plan contract with Second Harvest Food Bank
• Lease extension with Salem Investments Inc for 824 East 6th Street
• Cost abatement for parcel 19-061-049.0-211.00 at 1703 W 36th ST
• Proposed sale of Shea Alley TR 51 41 X 100 IRR in the City of Corry to Jaylene D. Baran

General

The Personnel Committee will consider several ordinances, including retainers for the County Council solicitor and deputy solicitor, multiple budget revisions affecting public defender salaries, a $41,618 supplemental appropriation to eliminate the Assistant Public Defender position and create a Trial Chief Deputy, and a waiver for a part‑time change in the County Executive Department. The committee will also discuss possible reappointments to the Children and Youth Advisory Board, Library Board, Assessment Appeals Board, and Board of Health, some requiring waivers of term limits.

• Ordinance No. 10, 2026 – County Council Solicitor Retainer
• Ordinance No. 11, 2026 – County Council Deputy Solicitor Retainer
• $41,618 supplemental appropriation to eliminate Assistant Public Defender and create Trial Chief Deputy
• $31,888 revised revenue and expenditures for First Assistant Public Defender salary
• Possible reappointment of Marcie Morgan to the Erie County Children and Youth Advisory Board (term expires Dec 31, 2029)

General

The Erie County Council will hold a public hearing and review minutes before addressing old business, which includes several appointed official salary ordinances. New business features first‑read ordinances for budget supplemental appropriations of $50,000 and $608,920, a Harborcreek Township tax‑relief amendment, and various budget line‑item changes. The council will also consider audit appointments, lease extensions, and possible reappointments to county boards.

• First Read Ordinance #2 – $50,000 General Fund Budget Supplemental and Central Booking Fee line items (Finance Committee)
• First Read Ordinance #3 – $608,920 General Fund Budget Supplemental for State Food Purchase Plan contract with Second Harvest Food Bank (Finance Committee)
• First Read Ordinance #1 – Amendment of Real Estate Tax Relief for Harborcreek Township Ordinance 2010-201-8 (Finance Committee)
• Resolution #2 – Extension of two‑year lease with Averhealth at Erie County Community Corrections Center, 450 E 16th Street (Finance Committee)
• Possible reappointment of Jeffrey Church to the Erie County Land Bank, term to expire Dec 31 2030 (Scutella)

General

The Erie County Personnel Committee is considering several ordinances to set 2026 salaries for appointed officials. The body will also discuss budget waivers for starting pay rates and potential appointments to county boards and authorities.

• Salary ordinances for Director of Human Resources, Director of Finance, Director of Administration, Public Defender, and County Solicitors
• Budget waivers for starting rates above 6% for Executive Assistant and Director of Planning
• Possible appointment of Jeffrey Church to the Erie County Land Bank
• Possible appointment of Kevin Smith to the Erie Regional Airport Authority
• Possible reappointments to the Planning Commission, Library Advisory Board, Gaming Revenue Authority, Convention Center Authority, and DEI Commission

General

The Erie County Finance Committee is reviewing several budget amendments and supplemental appropriations for the 2026 General Fund. The body is also considering the appointment of an auditor for multiple county programs and the approval of various lease and tax relief agreements.

• Supplemental appropriation of $608,920 for State Food Purchase Plan contract with Second Harvest Food Bank
• Supplemental appropriation of $50,000 for Central Booking Fee line items
• Two-year lease renewal with Averhealth at 450 E 16th Street
• Appointment of Maher Duessel to perform audits for the County, HealthChoices, Pleasant Ridge Manor, and ECCM
• Approval of Harborcreek Township Ordinance 2010-201-8 regarding Real Estate Tax Relief

County Council

The Erie County Council meeting will include a public hearing and the nomination of council officers. Members will select a new Chair, after which the Chair will open nominations for a Vice Chair. The meeting concludes with comments from the Chair and members and an adjournment.

• Nomination of Council Officers: Chair and Vice Chair