Erie County public meetings in 2022

General

The Council is considering second readings of multiple ordinances to set 2023 salaries for appointed officials and the Human Resources Code. The meeting also includes first readings for budget appropriations and several commission appointments.

• Second readings of Ordinances 176-188 regarding 2023 salaries for appointed officials and the Human Resources Code
• Ordinance 189: Supplemental appropriation of $3,075,920 for Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Services Fund
• Ordinance 190: Supplemental appropriation of $12,100 for safety and security upgrades
• Resolution 52: $50,000 Gates Grant contract with New Localism Associates for a Blue Economy Study
• Resolution 54: 2023 Operating/Capital Budget for the Erie County Convention Center Authority

The Council approved a series of ordinances establishing 2023 salaries for various appointed officials, including the County Solicitor and Public Defender. Additionally, the Council authorized a $3.07M supplemental appropriation for mental health and intellectual disabilities services. Several appointments to county commissions were also confirmed.

• Approved 2023 Non-Bargaining Employees Pay Plan and HR Code (6-1)
• Approved 2023 salary ordinances for Director of Administration, Finance, and HR (6-1 each)
• Approved 2023 salary ordinances for County Solicitor, Public Defender, and County Clerk (6-1 each)
• Approved $3,075,920 supplemental appropriation for Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Services Fund (7-0)
• Approved sales proposals for KnowInk (6-1) and Runbeck (7-0)
• Approved sole vendor contract with New Localism Associates for Blue Economy Study (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Operating/Capital Budget for Erie County Convention Center Authority (7-0)
• Confirmed appointments to Human Relations, DEI, and Redevelopment commissions

County Council

The Council is meeting to determine if it will override several vetoes issued by the County Executive. These items involve budget reductions, personnel positions, and funding for community projects.

• Veto override consideration for $3,000,000 to Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority for Building Back Better Future Program
• Veto override consideration for $750,000 for the Savocchio Park project
• Veto override consideration for $737,500 to fund the Beehive Network
• Veto override consideration for a $30,000 grant to MECA
• Veto override consideration for the elimination of three vacant positions in HR, IT, and the Revenue/Tax Claim Office

County Council voted on several overrides of the County Executive's budget vetoes. The Council successfully overrode the veto for Beehive Network funding but failed to override vetoes for the Savocchio Park project, the Building Back Better Future Program, and MECA. Several other general fund veto items were struck from the agenda.

• Overrode veto for $737,500 ARPA funding to Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority for Beehive Network (5-2)
• Failed to override veto for $750,000 ARPA funding for Savocchio Park project (4-3)
• Failed to override veto for $3,000,000 ARPA funding to Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority for Building Back Better Future Program (4-3)
• Failed to override veto for $30,000 Gaming Fund grant to MECA (4-3)
• Struck from agenda vetoes regarding County Executive travel line reduction of $10,000 (4-3)
• Struck from agenda vetoes regarding travel line reduction in Community Relations & Economic Development Bureau by $35,000 (4-3)
• Struck from agenda vetoes regarding Professional Fees Line reduction from $100,000 to $26,036 (4-3)
• Struck from agenda vetoes regarding Economic Development Initiatives reduction of $80,000 and restriction of $20,000 (4-3)

General

The Erie County Board of Elections is meeting to review election reports and approve two equipment purchases. The board will consider resolutions to acquire electronic poll books and a ballot sorter using budgeted and ACT 2022-88 funds.

• Resolution Number 17, 2022: Purchase of electronic poll books from KnowInk using ACT 2022-88 funds
• Resolution Number 18, 2022: Purchase of a ballot sorter from Runbeck using 2022 Budgeted and ACT 2022-88 funds

The Board authorized the purchase of electronic poll books from KnowInk and a ballot sorter from Runbeck. The board also approved the minutes from the August 11 and September 23 meetings.

• Approved Resolution 17, 2022 to purchase electronic poll books from KnowInk using ACT 2022-88 funds (5-2)
• Approved Resolution 18, 2022 to purchase a $205,000 ballot sorter from Runbeck (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 8-11-22 and 9-23-22 (6-0)

County Council

The Erie County Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss two supplemental appropriations. These include funding for mental health services and the transfer of security upgrade funds to the 2023 budget.

• Supplemental appropriation of $3,075,920 for Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Services Fund
• Supplemental appropriation of $12,100 for General Fund safety and security upgrades

General

The Personnel Committee is considering ordinances to set 2023 salaries for various appointed officials and non-bargaining employees. The body will also discuss several appointments and reappointments to county commissions and authorities.

• Ordinance 176: 2023 Erie County Non-Bargaining Employees Pay Plan
• Ordinances 177-186: 2023 salaries for appointed officials including the Director of Administration, Finance, Human Resources, County Solicitor, Public Defender, and County Clerk
• Ordinances 187-188 and Resolution: 2023 solicitor contracts for Thomas Talarico, Jay Stranahan, and Anthony Angelone
• Possible appointments to the Human Relations Commission, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission, and Care Management
• Possible appointment of Charles "Boo" Hagerty to the Erie County Redevelopment Authority

County Council

The Erie County Board of Elections is meeting to conduct the recertification of the 2022 General Election results. The session includes a period for public hearing.

• Recertification of Results-2022 General Election

The Board of Elections voted to recertify the 2022 General Election results after correcting a counting error in the Summit 2 precinct. The error occurred when a scanner failed to record a memory card, resulting in 485 missing votes. New safeguards, including a memory card checklist, were introduced to prevent future occurrences.

• Recertified 2022 General Election results (6-0)

County Council

Erie County Council is reviewing several budget supplemental appropriations and the 2023 pay plans for non-bargaining employees and appointed officials. The body is also considering the sale of four unsold property parcels and a contract for a blue economy study.

• Second reading of $850,000 appropriation for contracted medical services at Erie County Prison
• First readings of 2023 salary ordinances for appointed officials including the County Solicitor and Public Defender
• Proposed $50,000 contract with New Localism Associates for a Blue Economy Study
• Proposed sales of four unsold parcels at W Washington, 924 W 17 St, 1025 E 4 St, and E 21 St for $250 each
• First reading of $24,301 appropriation for furniture in the Planning Community and Development Office

County Council approved several budget supplemental appropriations, including funds for prison medical services and planning. The council also approved the sale of four unsold property parcels and two solicitor contracts.

• Approved $850,000 for contracted medical services for the Erie County Prison (6-0)
• Approved $50,000 supplemental appropriation from Act 152 Demolition Funds (6-0)
• Approved $70,000 supplemental appropriation from Act 137 Affordable Housing Funds (6-0)
• Approved $6,650 for Tuberculosis Grant (6-0)
• Approved $24,301 for Planning Community and Development Office furniture (6-0)
• Approved $11,019 for Prison Non-Bargaining Pay Plan Proposal (6-0)
• Approved 2023 Solicitor Contracts for the Clerk of Records and the Sheriff (6-0)
• Tabled sole vendor contract with New Localism Associates for Blue Economy Study (6-0)

County Council

The Erie County Finance Committee is reviewing several budget supplemental appropriations and the sale of four unsold property parcels. The meeting includes discussions on funding for demolition, affordable housing, and a blue economy study.

• Ordinance 171: $850,000 for contracted medical services at Erie County Prison via Wexford Health Inc.
• Ordinances 167-170: Transfers of $50,000 for demolition and $70,000 for affordable housing to the Planning Fund
• Resolution for a $50,000 Gates Grant contract with New Localism Associates for a Blue Economy Study
• Proposed $24,301 appropriation for furniture in the Planning Community and Development Office
• Proposed sales of four unsold parcels at W Washington, 924 W 17 St, 1025 E 4 St, and E 21 St for $250 each

General

The Erie County Personnel Committee is reviewing ordinances to set 2023 salaries for various appointed officials as required by the Home Rule Charter. The body is also considering a new pay plan for non-bargaining employees and specific solicitor contracts.

• 2023 salary ordinances for Director of Administration, Finance, Human Resources, County Solicitor, Public Defender, and County Clerk
• 2023 County Council Solicitor Retainer for Thomas Talarico, Esquire
• 2023 Deputy County Council Solicitor Retainer for Jay Stranahan, Esquire
• 2023 Erie County Non-Bargaining Employees Pay Plan
• Supplemental appropriation of $11,019 for Prison Non-Bargaining Pay Plan Proposal

General

The Board of Elections certified the results for several federal and state races. No petitions for recounts or recanvases were filed prior to the certification. The board also heard public comment regarding polling device accessibility and voter notification.

• Certified election results for U.S. Senator, Governor, and General Assembly representatives (6-0)

General

The Council is reviewing second readings for numerous 2023 fund budgets and the real estate tax levy. The body is also discussing funding for Project RESOLVE and several supplemental appropriations for 2022.

• Second reading of $2,500,000 appropriations from ARP and Gaming funds for Project RESOLVE
• First reading of $850,000 appropriation for contracted medical services at Erie County Prison
• Proposed $1,750,000 grant for the Shearer's Waterford Industrial Building Project
• First readings of supplemental appropriations for Planning Fund ($50,000 and $70,000)
• Possible sale of parcel at 569 CONTI DR TRL for $250

Council approved the 2023 General Fund Budget and several other fund budgets. It also approved two ordinances providing a combined $5 million for Project Resolve. The 2023 Real Estate Tax Levy was passed with no increase to the millage.

• Approved $2.5M from ARPA funds for Project Resolve (4-3)
• Approved $2.5M from Unrestricted Gaming Funds for Project Resolve (4-3)
• Approved 2023 General Fund Budget with expenditures of $123,850,362 (4-3)
• Approved 2023 Real Estate Tax Levy with no millage increase (7-0)
• Approved 2023 budgets for Community College, Debt Service, and Public Health (7-0)
• Approved Redevelopment Assistance Capital Grant for Shearer's Waterford Industrial Building Project (7-0)
• Approved appointment of David A. Rubino to Community College Board of Trustees (7-0)
• Tabled appointment of Jonathan Atkinson to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (4-3)

General

The Board of Elections adopted a resolution allowing voters to correct technical errors on mail-in and absentee ballot envelopes. The board also decided to hold 124 ballots with dates in the wrong location for further review.

• Approved Resolution 16, 2022 'Notice to Cure Procedure on Undated and Incorrectly Dated Mail-In and Absentee Ballots' (4-2)
• Tabled decision on 124 ballots with dates on the wrong line for review on the following day

General

The Board of Elections is meeting to receive an election update and consider actions regarding specific voting procedures. The agenda includes discussions on curing, adjudication, and poll watcher processes.

• Curing process
• Adjudication process
• Poll watcher process

The Board approved resolutions for the ballot curing process, write-in adjudication, and poll watcher guidelines. The Board also approved the renewal of the 12th Street warehouse lease, subject to administration approval.

• Approved Resolution 12 'Notice to Cure Procedure for Absentee and Mail-In Ballots' (7-0)
• Approved Adjudication Process Resolution (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 14 Poll Watcher Process (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 13 to make lease renewal 'subject to approval of Administration' (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 13 for 12th Street warehouse lease renewal (7-0)

General

The Erie County Council is conducting a public hearing regarding the 2023 budget. Residents are invited to provide public comment on the proposed budget documents.

• Public hearing for the 2023 budget

General

The Council is reviewing the first reading of numerous 2023 fund budgets and the real estate tax levy. The body is also discussing funding for Project RESOLVE and several grants for Gannon University and parks coordination.

• First reading of 2023 budgets for General Fund, Real Estate Tax Levy, and various agency funds
• Proposed $2,500,000 revised expenditures from ARP funds and $2,500,000 from Gaming Funds for Project RESOLVE
• Second reading of Ordinance 144 to appoint Jay Stranahan as Deputy Solicitor
• $1,500,000 grant application for Gannon University Athletics Complex Project
• $2,000,000 grant application for Gannon University IHACK Project

The Council approved a contract for a Deputy Solicitor and authorized grant applications for Gannon University and the PA DCNR. A new Parks and Recreation Coordinator position was approved with the condition that it be eliminated once grant funds are exhausted. Numerous 2023 budget ordinances were read for the first time.

• Approved Agreement to Render Legal Services of a Deputy Solicitor (6-1)
• Approved Parks and Recreation Coordinator position, amended to eliminate role after grant funds end (7-0)
• Approved PA DCNR Circuit Rider Grant application (7-0)
• Approved Gannon University Athletics Complex Project grant application and cooperation agreement (7-0)
• Approved Gannon University IHACK Project grant application and cooperation agreement (7-0)
• Accepted October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)

General

The Finance Committee is considering multiple ordinances to adopt the 2023 budgets for various county funds and the real estate tax levy. The body will also discuss funding for Project RESOLVE and grants for Gannon University projects.

• Proposed $2,500,000 expenditure from American Rescue Plan Fund and $2,500,000 from Gaming Funds for Project RESOLVE
• Proposed 2023 budgets for General Fund, Public Safety, Public Health, and other county funds
• Proposed 2023 Real Estate Tax Levy
• $1,500,000 grant application for Gannon University Athletics Complex Project
• $2,000,000 grant application for Gannon University IHACK Project

General

The committee is reviewing the appointment of a Deputy Solicitor for the County Council. It is also discussing several salary increases and reclassifications for staff within the Recorder of Deeds, Clerk of Courts, Register of Wills, and Prothonotary offices.

• Ordinance 144, 2022: Agreement for Jay Stranahan, Esquire to provide legal services as Deputy Solicitor
• Salary increase and reclassification for 1st Deputy Recorder of Deeds (NB17-T to NB18-T)
• Salary increase and reclassification for 1st Deputy Clerk of Courts (NB17-B to NB18-G)
• Salary increase and reclassification for Records Manager in Clerk of Courts Office (NB09-U to NB12-R)
• Salary increase and reclassification for Assistant Clerk of Records in Prothonotary Office (NB18-G to NB19-I)

General

The Council is reviewing several budget supplemental appropriations for public health and security grants. The body is also considering a legal services agreement for a Deputy Solicitor and the appointment of a temporary financial consultant for the 2023 budget.

• Ordinance 138: $196,300 appropriation to replace the prison fire alarm system
• Ordinance 139: $19,588 AOPC grant for courthouse security cameras
• Ordinance 141: $20,197 PCCD grant for District Attorney's Office digital forensics and laptops
• Ordinance 142: $175,526 PA Department of Health grant for tobacco, dental, and diabetes prevention
• Ordinance 144: Agreement to hire Jay Stranahan, Esquire as Deputy Solicitor

General

The Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss a position reclassification and the appointment of a Deputy Solicitor. These items involve changes to job grades and the hiring of legal services for the Council.

• Ordinance 133, 2022: Reclassification of Director of Business & Economic Development from NB20-K to NB20-M Grade Level
• Proposed agreement to appoint Jay Stranahan, Esquire as Deputy Solicitor for Erie County Council and Associated Bureaus

General

The Finance Committee is reviewing several budget supplemental appropriations for the General and Public Health Funds. The meeting includes discussions on grant funding for courthouse security, crime victim services, and public health initiatives.

• Ordinance 138: $196,300 for replacement of prison fire alarm system
• Ordinance 139: $19,588 AOPC Grant for courthouse security cameras
• Ordinance for $20,197 PCCD Grant for Crime Victims Center digital forensics and equipment
• Ordinance for $175,526 PA Department of Health Grant for tobacco, dental, and diabetes prevention
• Resolution to approve the FY 2022 Community Development Block Grant application

General

The Erie County Council is meeting for a special session focused on the ARPA Ad Hoc. The agenda consists of an update and a period for questions and comments.

• ARPA Ad Hoc update

General

Erie County Council is reviewing several budget supplemental appropriations and grants. The body is also considering the sale of nine unsold property parcels to a single bidder.

• Ordinance 138: $196,300 for replacement of Prison Fire Alarm System
• Resolution 40: Support for a $5,000,000 ARP Grant for Project RESOLVE
• Ordinance 139: $19,588 AOPC Grant for courthouse security cameras
• Ordinance 140: $30,342 PA DHS funding for Nurse Family Partnership Bureau
• Proposed sale of 9 parcels to Zip Enterprises LLC for $250 each

General

The Erie County Council Finance Committee is reviewing several budget supplemental appropriations and grant allocations. The body will also consider the sale of nine unsold property parcels to a single bidder.

• Re-appropriation of $5,973,333 from the 2022 American Rescue Plan Act Fund
• Supplemental appropriation of $196,300 to replace the prison fire alarm system
• Resolution to assign $5,000,000 in ARP funds to Project RESOLVE
• Proposed sale of nine parcels from the Repository for Unsold Property to Zip Enterprises LLC for $250 each
• Supplemental appropriation of $19,588 for courthouse security cameras via AOPC grant

General

The Erie County Council Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss a specific position reclassification. The body will consider Ordinance Number 133, 2022, regarding the Director of Business & Economic Development.

• Ordinance Number 133, 2022: Reclassification of Director of Business & Economic Development from NB20-K to NB20-M Grade Level

General

The Board of Elections is meeting to discuss election preparations and compliance. The body will consider ballot approval and changes to polling locations.

• Act 88 Compliance
• Ballot Approval
• Location Changes
• Constable Plan

General

The Council is reviewing second readings for several budget supplemental appropriations, including funds for election integrity and opioid settlements. The body is also considering first readings for public health and library grants, as well as the sale of multiple unsold property parcels.

• Ordinance 109: $911,743 appropriation for PA Election Integrity Grant
• Ordinance 113: $673,818 appropriation for PA Opioid Settlement Revenue
• Ordinance 127: $665,390 supplemental appropriation for Workforce Development Grant
• Resolution 37: Application for $41,608.50 Keystone Grant for Blasco Memorial Library
• Proposed sale of 14 unsold property parcels for $250 each

General

The Erie County Personnel Committee is reviewing several ordinances to adjust salaries and reclassify positions across various departments. The meeting also includes a possible appointment to the NWPA Job Connect Workforce Development Board.

• Ordinance 115: $2,279 appropriation for Manager of Facilities & Operations salary increase
• Ordinance 116: $3,236 appropriation for Procurement Office job reclassification
• Ordinance 117: $2,137 appropriation for Supervisor of Revenue/Tax Claim salary increase
• Ordinance 120 & 121: $3,576 appropriation for Planning Administration job reclassification
• Possible appointment of Grainne Blanchette to the NWPA Job Connect Workforce Development Board

General

The Erie County Finance Committee is reviewing several budget supplemental appropriations and ordinances. Key items include the allocation of PA Opioid Settlement revenue and a grant for election integrity.

• Appropriation of $911,743 for PA Election Integrity Grant
• Appropriation of $673,818 and $217,805 from PA Opioid Settlement revenue
• Three ordinances to move a total of $588,771 for Blasco Library renovations
• Tax abatement and exoneration for Erie Art Museum at East Fifth and State Streets
• Proposed $250 sale of a property parcel on Chautauqua Blvd to Donald C. Heidelberg

General

The Erie County Personnel Committee is reviewing several ordinances for budget supplemental appropriations and revised expenditures to fund salary increases and job reclassifications. The body is also considering a board appointment and a personnel code waiver for an EMS position.

• Ordinance 105: $14,932 for Public Health Fund to replace Epidemiological Research Assistant with Public Health Preparedness Coordinator
• Supplemental appropriations for salary increases: Manager of Facilities & Operations ($2,279), Supervisor of Revenue/Tax Claim ($2,137), and General Accounting Manager/Assistant Manager ($4,661)
• Job reclassifications in the Procurement Office ($3,236) and Planning Administration Department ($3,576)
• Waiver of Personnel Code to change EMS Plan Administrator grade from NB13 to NB15
• Possible appointment of Kurt E. Hersch to the Erie County Community College Board of Trustees

General

The Board of Elections will review a summarization of the 2022 Primary Election. Members may take action on poll worker payments, a ballot extractor, Act 88, and an election security grant.

• Summarization of 2022 Primary Election
• Election Security Grant
• Act 88
• Poll Worker Payment
• Ballot Extractor

General

The Council is reviewing several budget supplemental appropriations and ordinances regarding personnel and purchasing. The body is also considering the sale of multiple unsold property parcels and the creation of an ARPA funding ad hoc committee.

• Ordinance 90: $9,913,702 supplemental appropriation for Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund
• Ordinance 94: Proposed reduction of health benefit wait period from 90 days to 30 days
• Ordinance 95: $37,101 appropriation to create a GIS Manager position
• Resolution 20: Tax abatement and exoneration for Union City Pride Inc. totaling $1,971.57
• Sale of 12 unsold property parcels for $250 each to various buyers

General

The Erie County Council Finance Committee is reviewing several budget appropriations and the creation of an ARPA funding ad hoc committee. The body will also consider the sale of multiple unsold property parcels and a tax abatement for Union City Pride Inc.

• Supplemental appropriation of $9,913,702 for the 2022 Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund Budget
• Supplemental appropriation of $3,311 for the General Fund Budget regarding the Operation Stone Garden Grant
• Tax abatement and exoneration of $1,971.57 for Union City Pride Inc. for 2020 and 2021
• Proposed sales of 12 unsold property parcels for $250 each to various buyers
• Use of CDBG program income for Wattsburg Borough Main Street Sidewalks and Curbs Improvement Project-Phase I

General

The Personnel Committee is reviewing several proposed ordinances to create new county positions and adjust the Human Resources Code. The meeting also includes potential appointments to the Public Library Advisory Board and the General Authority.

• Proposed reduction of health benefit wait period from 90 days to 30 days
• Proposed $37,101 appropriation for a GIS Manager position
• Proposed $21,093 appropriation for an Administrative Officer II in the Public Defender's Bureau
• Proposed $357 appropriation for Deputy County Clerk salary increase
• Possible appointments of Martha Knuth and Ryan D. McGregor to county boards

General

Erie County Council will review several budget supplemental appropriations and contract renewals. The body is also considering agreements for public health marketing services and a lease renewal for county offices.

• Ordinance 86, 2022: $404,490 Public Health Fund budget supplemental reappropriation for the Immunization Bureau
• Ordinance 87, 2022: Waiver of purchasing code for an agreement between Erie County Public Library and Innovative Interfaces Incorporated
• Ordinance 88, 2022: $18,613 General Fund budget supplemental appropriation for Director of Assessment salary and hours increase
• Resolution 17, 2022: Agreements between Erie County Department of Health and Latino Connection, LLC and Rescue Agency Public Benefit LLC
• Resolution 18, 2022: Lease renewal for 901 West 12th St. #202

General

The Erie County Finance Committee is meeting to discuss budget appropriations, software subscriptions, and health department agreements. The body will also review the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance as of June 10, 2022.

• Supplemental appropriation of $404,490 for the Public Health Fund Budget Immunization Bureau
• Waiver of the Purchasing Code to extend Polaris software subscription for the library
• Agreements between the Erie County Department of Health and Latino Connection, LLC and Rescue
• Lease renewal for shared space at 901 West 12th St. #202
• Analysis of General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance estimated at $39,718,075

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The Council is reviewing several supplemental budget appropriations for the library, public health, and law enforcement. The body is also considering the sale of three unsold property parcels and the re-appointment of an auditing firm.

• Proposed $102,456 Library Fund appropriation for ARP grant technology and outreach upgrades
• Proposed $25,000 appropriation for a Courts Budget safety and training bureau
• Proposed $168,000 PENNDOT Police Traffic Safety grant for the District Attorney's Office
• Proposed sale of property parcels on Pear St, Pleasant St, and Eagle St for $250 each
• Re-appointment of Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC for the 2021 comprehensive single audit

General

The Erie County Board of Elections is meeting to discuss the certification of the 2022 General Primary Election results. The board may also act on the certification of the recount results for the Republican nominee for US Senate.

• Possible certification of 2022 General Primary Election results
• Possible certification of 2022 General Primary Recount for US Senate - Republican Nominee

General

The Finance Committee is considering several budget supplemental appropriations for the General Fund, Library Fund, and Public Health Fund. The body is also reviewing the re-appointment of an auditing firm and the sale of three county-owned parcels.

• Proposed $102,456 Library Fund appropriation for American Rescue Plan Grant funds
• Proposed $25,000 General Fund appropriation for a Courts Budget Safety And Training Bureau
• Re-appointment of Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC for the 2021 Comprehensive Single Audit
• Proposed $168,000 PENNDOT Police Traffic Safety Grant for the District Attorney's Office
• Proposed $250 sales of parcels at Pear St, Pleasant St, and 320 Eagle St

General

The Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss two budget supplemental appropriations. These items address a clerical error regarding a court reporter's pay and the reclassification of an IT position.

• Supplemental appropriation of $7,264 for Chief Court Reporter pay increase
• Supplemental appropriation of $4,586 to eliminate IT Specialist I and create IT Specialist II position in Public Safety

General

The Erie County Board of Elections is meeting to consider the reconciliation of 14 challenged provisional ballots from the 2022 General Primary Election. These ballots are being reviewed due to missing signatures, addresses, or other incomplete details.

• Reconciliation of 14 challenged provisional ballots from the 2022 General Primary Election

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The Erie County Council is conducting a public hearing to gather input on a proposed recycling strategic plan. The meeting includes time for public comment and feedback from the Planning Department.

• Public hearing regarding the Erie Recycling Strategic Plan

General

Erie County Council is reviewing several budget supplemental appropriations and the adoption of a 5-year recycling strategic plan. The body is also considering multiple board appointments and the sale of three unsold property parcels.

• Ordinance 73: $537,760 for Public Safety parking lot paving by Lindy Paving, Inc. and Roth Marz Partnership
• Resolution 14: Approval of an Erie County 5-Year Recycling Strategic Plan
• Ordinance 71: $42,300 for completion of Pleasant Ridge Manor demolition
• Ordinance 70: $25,000 for creation of a Safety and Training Bureau in the Courts Budget
• Resolution 15: Removal of three board members from the Erie County Redevelopment Authority