Erie County public meetings in 2024
35 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Council
The Erie County Council will meet to consider Ordinance Number 98, 2024. This action proposes to override the Executive’s veto of Ordinance Number 64, 2024.
- Ordinance Number 98, 2024: Action to override the Executive’s veto of Ordinance Number 64, 2024
County Council
The Erie County Council meeting on Dec 10, 2024 will consider a series of personnel and finance items. Items include first‑reading ordinances setting the 2025 pay plan for non‑bargaining employees and salary levels for appointed officials. The council will also vote on resolutions approving 2025 solicitor contracts for the Controller, Sheriff and Clerk of Records, a lease for office space at 809 West 12th Street, and several tax‑exoneration measures.
- Ordinance 85, 2024 – approval of the 2025 Erie County Non‑Bargaining Employees Pay Plan (first reading 11/21/24).
- Ordinances 86‑95, 2024 – 2025 appointed official salary ordinances for positions such as Director of Administration, Director of Finance, Director of Human Resources, County Solicitor, and others (first reading 11/21/24).
- Resolutions 33‑35, 2024 – approving the 2025 solicitor contracts for the Office of the Erie County Controller, Sheriff, and Clerk of Records.
- Resolution 36, 2024 – approval of a tentative lease agreement for office space at 809 West 12th Street for Magisterial District Judge Alison Scarpitti.
- Resolutions 37‑40, 2024 – approving tax exonerations for multiple parcels, including those owned by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Erie.
General
The Erie County Board of Elections will meet to discuss the acquisition of a new vendor to print and mail ballots for the county. The meeting also includes a public hearing and an election report.
- Consideration of a new vendor to print and mail ballots
County Council
The Erie County Council will consider Ordinance No. 96, 2024, which seeks to override or strike the County Executive’s veto issued on November 27, 2024. The meeting includes a public hearing where attendees may speak for up to three minutes. The council will vote on the ordinance during the special meeting.
- Ordinance No. 96, 2024 – action to override or strike the Executive’s veto of November 27, 2024
General
The Personnel Committee will conduct first‑reading votes on a series of salary ordinances, including the 2025 Non‑Bargaining Employees Pay Plan and appointed‑official salary ordinances for the Director of Administration, Director of Finance, Director of Human Resources, County Solicitor, and others. The committee will also consider possible appointments and reappointments to several county boards, such as the NWPA Job Connect Board, the Conservation Board, the Board of Health, the Agricultural Land Preservation Board, and the Land Preservation Board.
- Ordinance No. 85, 2024 – Approval of the 2025 Erie County Non‑Bargaining Employees Pay Plan (first reading 11/21/24)
- Ordinance No. 86, 2024 – 2025 Appointed Official Salary Ordinance for Director of Administration (first reading 11/21/24)
- Ordinance No. 92, 2024 – 2025 Appointed Official Salary Ordinance for Public Defender (first reading 11/21/24)
- Possible appointment of Jeffrey Horneman to the NWPA Job Connect Board (term expires 6/30/2028)
- Possible reappointment of Robert Buhl to the Erie County Conservation Board (term expires 12/31/2028)
General
The Finance Committee will consider three resolutions approving the 2025 solicitor contracts for the Erie County Controller, Sheriff, and Clerk of Records. It will also approve a tentative lease agreement with Moxie Fore Real Estate for office space at 809 West 12th Street for Magisterial District Judge Alison Scarpitti. The committee will adopt tax exonerations for parcels 33-053-225.0-0-001.76 and 33-055-247.0-009.85. Finally, it will review offers to sell unsold property parcels, including 820 Mead Ave to Byron Yount.
- Approve 2025 solicitor contract for the Office of the Erie County Controller
- Approve 2025 solicitor contract for the Office of the Erie County Sheriff
- Approve tentative lease with Moxie Fore Real Estate for 809 West 12th Street
- Approve tax exoneration of parcel 33-053-225.0-0-001.76
- Consider sale of 820 Mead Ave to Byron Yount
General
The Erie County Board of Elections will meet on November 25, 2024 at 4:00 PM. The board will certify the results of the 2024 Erie County General Election and consider Resolution 10, 2024 to authorize the purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Express Commercial Cutaway 4300. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes from prior meetings and a public hearing.
- Certification of the 2024 Erie County General Election
- Resolution 10, 2024 authorizing purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Express Commercial Cutaway 4300
- Approval of minutes from the September 26, 2024 Board of Elections meeting
- Approval of minutes from the October 24, 2024 Board of Elections meeting
- Hearing of the public
County Council
The Council is meeting to decide on the 2025 General Fund Budget and the 2025 Real Estate Tax Levy. The body is also considering salary ordinances for appointed officials and the 2025 non-bargaining employees pay plan.
- Ordinance 84, 2024: 2025 Real Estate Tax Levy
- Ordinance 83, 2024: 2025 General Fund Budget
- Resolution 31, 2024: Exonerating property taxes, penalties, and fees for the Erie Coke Property
- Ordinance 64, 2024: Approval of Grant to Fly Erie Fund, LLC
- Resolution 30, 2024: Application for Local Share Assessment Grant for Hirt Auditorium
County Council
The County Council is conducting its second public hearing regarding the budget. The budget is available for public examination at the County Council Office and online.
- Second public budget hearing
General
The Personnel Committee will vote on an ordinance to adopt the 2025 Erie County Non‑Bargaining Employees Pay Plan. It will also consider a series of ordinances that set 2025 salaries for appointed officials, including the Director of Administration, Director of Finance, Director of Human Resources, County Solicitor, Assistant County Solicitors, Public Defender, Assistant Public Defenders, First Assistant Public Defender, and County Clerk.
- Ordinance to approve the 2025 Erie County Non‑Bargaining Employees Pay Plan
- Ordinance setting 2025 salary for Director of Administration
- Ordinance setting 2025 salary for Director of Finance
- Ordinance setting 2025 salary for County Solicitor
- Ordinance setting 2025 salary for Public Defender
General
The Erie County Finance Committee will consider a series of ordinances approving 2025 budgets for numerous county funds, including the General Fund and specific service funds. It will also vote on the 2025 Real Estate Tax Levy. Two resolutions will be addressed: one for a Local Share Assessment Grant for Hirt Auditorium and another to exonerate outstanding property tax for the Erie Coke Property.
- Ordinance 64, 2024 – Approval of Grant to Fly Erie Fund, LLC
- Ordinance 65, 2024 – Approving the 2025 Erie County Community College Budget
- Ordinance 84, 2024 – 2025 Real Estate Tax Levy
- Resolution – Approval of Application for Funds from Local Share Assessment Grant for Hirt Auditorium
- Resolution – Exonerating all outstanding county property tax, penalties, interest, and fees for the Erie Coke Property
County Council
The Erie County Council will hold a public hearing at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Council members may allow speakers to address topics, with time determined by the chair. The county budget is available for review in the Council office (Room 114) and online at the county website. No other agenda items are listed.
- Public hearing – open floor for speakers (time set by chair)
- County budget documents available in Council office (Room 114) and at https://eriecountypa.gov/departments/county-council/
County Council
Erie County Council will consider approving the 2025 budgets for various county departments, including the General Fund and Real Estate Tax Levy, as well as a lease agreement for office space and a grant for the Erie Fund.
- Approval of 2025 General Fund Budget and Real Estate Tax Levy
- Approval of lease agreement at 901 West 12th Street
- Approval of grant to Fly Erie Fund, LLC
- Approval of 2025 Pleasant Ridge Manor operating and depreciation budgets
- Approval of 2025 American Rescue Plan Fund Budget
General
The Erie County Personnel Committee will hold a first reading of Ordinance Number 63, 2024, which sets the salary for a full-time Assistant Public Defender. The committee will also note the previously tabled Ordinance Number 13, 2024, concerning the salary for the Director of Administration. No other items are on the agenda.
- Ordinance 63, 2024 – salary ordinance for full-time Assistant Public Defender (first read 10/15/24)
- Ordinance 13, 2024 – salary ordinance for Director of Administration (tabled 2/27/24)
General
The Finance Committee will review several financial actions, including a $12,925 supplemental appropriation for a vehicle lease and a tentative lease agreement for space at 901 West 12th Street, Suite #205. It will also consider a grant to Fly Erie Fund, LLC, an appraisal contract for multiple county properties, and a resolution to apply for Community Development Block Grant funding. Additionally, the committee will discuss a series of 2025 budget ordinances for various county funds.
- Ordinance No. 62, 2024 – $12,925 supplemental appropriation for vehicle lease donated by Bradford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (first read 10/15/24)
- Resolution 23, 2024 – tentative lease agreement with Moxie Three Real Estate LLC for space at 901 West 12th Street, Suite #205 (first read 10/15/24)
- Ordinance – approval of grant to Fly Erie Fund, LLC
- Resolution – contract with Sammartino, Stout & Lo Presti and Assessment Evaluation, Inc. for appraisal of listed Erie County properties
- Resolution – authorizing application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding
General
The Board of Elections is meeting to consider four resolutions regarding election procedures. The items focus on updating rules for deficient ballots and the conduct of watchers and representatives at polling places.
- Resolution 6 of 2024: Repeal of Resolution Nos. 12, 2022 and 16, 2022 Notice to Cure Procedures
- Resolution 7 of 2024: Disposition of Technically Deficient Ballots/Cure Procedures
- Resolution 8 of 2024: Repeal of Resolution No. 3, 2020 Notice to Cure Procedures
- Resolution 9 of 2024: Rules Regarding the Conduct at Polling Places; Pre-canvass and Canvassing; Watchers and Representatives
County Council
The Erie County Council will hold second readings on two budget‑related ordinances and first readings on two new ordinances. It will also consider a tentative lease agreement with Moxie Three Real Estate LLC for space at 901 West 12th Street, Suite #205. Additional items include appointments to the Land Bank and Community College Board of Trustees.
- Second Reading of Ordinance 60, 2024 – Revised Environmental Fee Schedule (Health Department)
- Second Reading of Ordinance 61, 2024 – $30,000 General Fund supplemental appropriation for PCorp Loss Prevention Grant
- First Reading of Ordinance 62, 2024 – $12,925 General Fund supplemental appropriation and vehicle lease from Bradford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
- First Reading of Ordinance 63, 2024 – Salary ordinance for Full‑Time Assistant Public Defender
- Possible Adoption of Resolution 23, 2024 – Tentative lease with Moxie Three Real Estate LLC at 901 West 12th Street, Suite #205
General
The Erie County Personnel Committee will meet to discuss a salary ordinance for an Assistant Public Defender and consider appointments to the Land Bank and Community College Board of Trustees. A previously tabled salary ordinance for the Director of Administration will also be reviewed.
- Possible appointment of Susannah Faulkner to Erie County Land Bank
- Possible reappointment of Dr. David A. Rubino to Erie County Community College Board of Trustees
- Discussion of 2024 Appointed Official Salary Ordinance - Full-Time Assistant Public Defender
- Review of Tabled Ordinance 13, 2024: 2024 Appointed Official's Salary Ordinance - Director of Administration
General
The Erie County Council Finance Committee will consider three ordinances to approve budget supplements totaling $42,925 and a tentative lease agreement for office space. The agenda also includes an appropriation for the Fly Erie program and an analysis of the general fund balance.
- Ordinance 61: $30,000 General Fund Supplemental Appropriation
- Ordinance 62: $12,925 General Fund Supplemental Appropriation
- Tentative Lease Agreement at 901 West 12th Street
- Fly Erie $50,000 General Fund Appropriation
- Analysis of General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance
County Council
The Erie County Council will hold a public hearing and consider several new items, including the first reading of a revised environmental fee schedule for the County Health Department and a $30,000 supplemental appropriation with a new line item for a PCorp loss prevention grant. The council will also discuss the possible sale of a parcel at 10067 W Lake Rd L 11 TRL. A previously tabled salary ordinance for the Director of Administration will remain on the agenda as old business.
- First Reading of Ordinance 60, 2024 – Revised Environmental Fee Schedule (Finance Committee)
- First Reading of Ordinance 61, 2024 – $30,000 General Fund Budget Supplemental Appropriation and new line item for PCorp Loss Prevention Grant (Finance Committee)
- Possible sale of parcel at 10067 W Lake Rd L 11 TRL (Index 28-004-004.0-001.90)
- Tabled Ordinance 13, 2024 – 2024 Appointed Official's Salary Ordinance for Director of Administration (Personnel Committee)
- Public hearing with speakers Krista Perry Lamb, Gretchen Blough, and Anna McCartney
General
The Erie County Board of Elections will meet to discuss the certification of the 2024 General Election ballot. The board will also review the ballot curing process for disabled voters and rules for authorized representatives during mail ballot canvassing.
- Possible certification of the ballot for the 2024 General Election
- Discussion of ballot curing process for disabled voters
- Discussion of rules for authorized representatives during pre-canvassing and canvassing mail ballots
- Approval of August 22, 2024 and September 6, 2024 special meeting minutes
General
The Erie County Finance Committee will consider a revised environmental fee schedule for the County Health Department. It will also discuss a $30,000 supplemental appropriation to the General Fund and a new line item for a PCorp loss‑prevention grant. A proposal to sell a parcel at 10067 W Lake Rd (Index 28-004-004.0-001.90) to Jerry L. Phelps will be reviewed. Additional items include analysis of the General Fund unassigned balance and a tabled personnel salary ordinance for the Director of Administration.
- Ordinance revising the 2024 Environmental Fee Schedule in the County Health Department
- General Fund Budget Supplemental Appropriation of $30,000 and new line item for PCorp Loss Prevention Grant
- Possible sale of parcel at 10067 W Lake Rd (Index 28-004-004.0-001.90) to Jerry L. Phelps
- Analysis of General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance
- Tabled 2024 Appointed Official's Salary Ordinance for Director of Administration
County Council
Erie County Council will hold second readings on budget appropriations for electronic monitoring and a labor agreement with SEIU Local 668. The body will also consider a lease for a records warehouse and a board appointment for the community college.
- Ordinance 56: $52,000 General Fund appropriation for Electronic Monitoring Program
- Ordinance 57: $52,000 Domestic Relations Fund appropriation for Electronic Monitoring Program
- Resolution 24: Tentative lease agreement with Moxie Three Real Estate LLC for 901 West 12th Street
- Ordinance 59: Agreement between Erie County and SEIU Local 668 prison employees
- Appointment of EJay Fyke to the Erie County Community College Board of Trustees
General
The Personnel Committee is meeting to review a labor agreement and a tabled salary ordinance. The body will consider an agreement regarding prison employees, corrections counselors, clerks, and bookkeepers.
- Ordinance Number 59, 2024: Agreement between Erie County and SEIU Local 668
- Ordinance Number 13, 2024: 2024 Appointed Official's Salary Ordinance for Director of Administration (Tabled)
General
The Finance Committee will consider two ordinances each appropriating $52,000 for the Electronic Monitoring Program, one of which adds a new line item to the Domestic Relations Fund. It will also adopt an ordinance for the City of Erie Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance and property‑exemption programs, and review a tentative lease for a records warehouse at 901 West 12th Street. An analysis of the General Fund unassigned balance will be presented.
- Ordinance 56: $52,000 supplemental appropriation for Electronic Monitoring Program initiation (First Read 9/3/24)
- Ordinance 57: $52,000 supplemental appropriation for Electronic Monitoring Program and creation of a new line item in the Domestic Relations Fund (First Read 9/3/24)
- Ordinance 58: Adoption of City of Erie Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance and Improvement of Deteriorating Real Property or Areas Tax Exemption Programs (First Read 9/3/24)
- Resolution 24: Approval of tentative lease with Moxie Three Real Estate LLC for space at 901 West 12th Street for Erie County Records Warehouse (Tabled 9/3/24)
- Analysis of General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance
General
The Erie County Board of Elections is meeting to discuss election reports and new business. The board will consider authorizing county funds to pay for postage on mail-in and absentee ballots.
- Authorization of county funds for mail-in and absentee ballot postage
- Dates for Logic and Accuracy Testing
County Council
The Erie County Council will hold second readings on several library fund ordinances, including a $21,197 supplemental appropriation for donations and $278,420 for staff reorganization. It will also consider new business items such as a $52,000 supplemental appropriation for an electronic monitoring program, a lease agreement for a records warehouse at 901 West 12th Street, and an agreement with SEIU Local 668 for prison employee positions. Additional items include possible tax exonerations and appointments to advisory boards.
- Second Reading of Ordinance 51 – $21,197 Library Fund supplemental appropriation for Friends of the Library donations
- Second Reading of Ordinance 52 – $278,420 Library Fund revised revenue and expenditures for staff reorganization
- Second Reading of Ordinance 54 – $8,194 for creation of new Election Facilities and Equipment Manager position
- First Reading of Ordinance 56 – $52,000 General Fund supplemental appropriation for electronic monitoring program initiation
- Possible adoption of Resolution 24 – tentative lease for space at 901 West 12th Street for Erie County Records Warehouse
General
The Erie County Personnel Committee will consider several items, including the first reading of Ordinance Number 55, 2024 establishing salary for the part‑time Assistant Public Defender; approval of an agreement with SEIU Local 668 representing prison employees; and possible appointments to various county boards. The meeting follows the Finance Meeting and is open to the public via Zoom.
- Ordinance Number 55, 2024 – “2024 Appointed Official's Salary Ordinance Part-Time Assistant Public Defender” (first read 8/20/24)
- Approval of agreement between Erie County and SEIU Local 668 – Erie County Prison Employees‑Corrections Counselors, Clerks, and Bookkeepers
- Possible appointment of Mary Fischer, CUA, ICP-LEA, ICP-MKG to the Erie County Library Advisory Board (term expires Dec 31 2025)
- Possible appointment of Geoffrey A. Groce, MS, CRC to the Erie County Community College Board of Trustees (term expires Aug 31 2030)
- Possible appointment of Brandon Schmitt to the Erie County Convention Center Authority (term expires Dec 31 2025)
General
The Finance Committee is considering several budget ordinances and resolutions. Key items include funding for library staff reorganization, electronic monitoring programs, and the adoption of city tax exemption programs.
- Ordinances for library staff reorganization totaling $278,420
- Supplemental appropriations of $52,000 for an Electronic Monitoring Program
- Adoption of City of Erie Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance and Improvement of Deteriorating Real Property or Areas Tax Exemption Programs
- Tentative lease agreement with Moxie Three Real Estate LLC for 901 West 12th Street
- Proposed sales of five parcels from the Repository for Unsold Property
General
The Erie County Board of Elections will approve minutes from the June 13, 2024 special meeting and hear public comments. It will consider changing polling locations for Erie Ward 4 District 2 and Millcreek District 4 to new addresses. The board will also discuss new purchases, though no details are listed in the agenda.
- Change polling location for Erie Ward 4 District 2 from Gannon University‑Zurn Science Building, 131 W 7th St. to First United Methodist Church, 707 Sassafras St.
- Change polling location for Millcreek District 4 from Erie Community College, 2403 W 8th St. to Kury Hall, 512 Kelso Drive.
- Consideration of new purchases (details not provided).
- Approval of minutes from the June 13, 2024 special meeting.
County Council
The Erie County Council will consider several second‑reading ordinances, including a $70,000 supplemental appropriation for the Public Health Fund and amendments to the Land & Subdivision Ordinance. New business includes first‑reading library fund appropriations and salary ordinances for public defenders. The council may also adopt a resolution to support a forensic audit of the county’s finances. Public comments will be heard before the meeting adjourns.
- Second Reading of Ordinance 48, 2024 – $70,000 Public Health Fund supplemental appropriation
- Second Reading of Ordinance 49, 2024 – amendment to Erie County Land & Subdivision Ordinance (SALDO)
- Second Reading of Ordinance 50, 2024 – salary ordinance for Full‑Time Assistant Public Defender
- First Reading of Ordinance 51, 2024 – $21,197 Library Fund supplemental appropriation
- Possible adoption of Resolution 23, 2024 – support for a forensic audit of Erie County finances
General
The committee will hold a first reading of Ordinance No. 50, 2024 to set the salary for a full‑time Assistant Public Defender. It will also consider a salary ordinance for a part‑time Assistant Public Defender (ordinance number not provided). The board will discuss the possible reappointment of T.J. Sandell to the NWPA Job Connect Board, whose term ends June 30, 2028. A previously tabled salary ordinance for the Director of Administration (Ordinance No. 13, 2024) remains on the agenda.
- Ordinance No. 50, 2024 – salary for full‑time Assistant Public Defender (first read 7/16/24)
- Ordinance (number not assigned) – salary for part‑time Assistant Public Defender
- Possible reappointment of T.J. Sandell to the NWPA Job Connect Board (term expires 6/30/2028)
- Tabled Ordinance No. 13, 2024 – salary for Director of Administration
General
The Erie County Finance Committee will consider several budget and policy items. It will first read Ordinance 48, which proposes a $70,000 supplemental appropriation for the Maternal Child Health Program. Other items include an amendment to the 2010 Land & Subdivision Ordinance, a $21,197 library fund appropriation, and resolutions supporting a forensic audit and the county’s 2025‑2027 operational and capital plan.
- Ordinance 48: $70,000 supplemental appropriation for the Public Health Fund (Maternal Child Health Program)
- Ordinance 49: Amendment to Erie County Land & Subdivision Ordinance (SALDO) originally enacted in 2010
- Ordinance (Library Fund): $21,197 supplemental appropriation from the Friends of the Library
- Resolution: Support for a forensic audit of Erie County finances
- Resolution: Approval of the County Council response to the 2025‑2027 Operational & Capital Plan
General
The committee will consider several appointments to various county authorities and boards. The agenda also includes reviewing ordinances related to the salaries of the Director of Administration and a Full-Time Assistant Public Defender.
- Salary ordinance for Full-Time Assistant Public Defender
- Appointment of Peter J. Zaphiris to Erie County Convention Center Authority
- Appointment of Steven G. Inman to Erie County Hospital Authority
- Reappointment of Thomas G. Wilkinson to Agricultural Land Preservation Board
- Salary ordinance for Director of Administration
General
The committee will consider ordinances to release automation fees and record improvement funds to various county offices. They will also review resolutions regarding the exoneration of delinquent taxes on several properties.
- Release of $74,879 in automation fees to Prothonotary Office (Ord 40)
- Release of $92,017 in automation fees to Clerk of Courts Office (Ord 41)
- Release of $174,859 in automation fees to Register of Wills Office (Ord 42)
- Release of $308,973 in County Record Improvement Funds (Ord 43)
- Resolutions to exonerate delinquent taxes on Erie County Land Bank parcels