Erie County public meetings in 2025

County Council

Erie County Council will hold a special meeting to consider Ordinance 72, which approves the 2026 pay plan for non-bargaining employees. The item was previously tabled.

• Ordinance 72: Approval of 2026 Erie Non-Bargaining Employees Pay Plan
• Public hearing scheduled for 3 minutes
• Meeting held at Erie County Courthouse, 140 West 6th Street
• Meeting to be conducted via Zoom

County Council

The Erie County Council will consider several items, including budget supplemental appropriations, multiple appointed official salary ordinances for 2026, and new contracts. New business includes approvals of solicitor contracts for the Clerk of Records and the Controller, a tentative lease for office space at 6880 Rt. 215 for Magisterial District Judge Jeffrey Gadley, and possible appointments to the Planning Commission and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission. Old business revisits previously tabled budget appropriations and salary ordinances.

• Ordinance No. 41, 2025 – $601,724 supplemental appropriation for Act 13 Greenways Grant distribution (first read 9/9/25, tabled 9/23/25)
• Ordinance No. 71, 2025 – $497,755 supplemental appropriation for Pennsylvania Election Integrity Grant revenue (first read 11/20/25)
• Ordinance No. 72, 2025 – Approval of 2026 Erie non‑bargaining employees pay plan (first read 11/20/25)
• Resolution No. 34, 2025 – Approving the 2026 solicitor contract for the Office of the Clerk of Records (Finance Committee)
• Resolution No. 36, 2025 – Approval of tentative lease agreement with Sandi and Norman Beatty for office space at 6880 Rt. 215 for Magisterial District Judge Jeffrey Gadley (Finance Committee)

The Erie County Council approved Ordinance 71, adding $497,755 to the 2025 General Fund for Election Integrity Grant revenue (7‑0). It also adopted salary ordinances for the County Clerk, First Assistant Public Defender, and Assistant Public Defenders (each 7‑0). Resolutions approving 2026 solicitor contracts for the Clerk of Records and the Controller were adopted (7‑0), as was an intergovernmental transfer agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (7‑0). The council approved appointments of Henry Chiapa to the Planning Commission and William S. Jeffress to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (both 7‑0).

• Adopted Ordinance 71, $497,755 supplemental appropriation (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 73, 2026 County Clerk salary ordinance (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 74, 2026 First Assistant Public Defender salary ordinance (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 75, 2026 Assistant Public Defenders salary ordinance (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 34, 2026 Solicitor contract for Clerk of Records (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 35, 2026 Solicitor contract for Controller (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 37, intergovernmental transfer with PA Dept of Human Services (7‑0)
• Approved appointment of Henry Chiapa to Planning Commission (7‑0)

County Council

The Erie County Council meeting will include a public hearing with three‑minute comments, followed by new business. The key item is Ordinance Number 76, 2025, which proposes to override or strike the governor’s veto of the November 26, 2025 budget. The council will decide whether to adopt the ordinance and thus reinstate the vetoed budget provisions.

• Ordinance Number 76, 2025 – action to override the executive’s November 26, 2025 budget veto

The Erie County Council voted 7-0 to accept the entire 2025 budget. Numerous veto overrides and strikes were also decided, with most motions passing by 5-2 or 6-1 margins. Several attempts to override specific ordinances failed by narrow votes. No other new business was recorded.

• Accepted full 2025 budget (7-0)
• Ordinance 60 action sheet 3: override failed (4-3)
• Ordinance 60 action sheet 4.1: strike passed (5-2)
• Ordinance 60 action sheet 4.2: override failed (4-3)
• Ordinance 60 action sheet 5: strike passed (5-2)
• Ordinance 60 action sheet 5: override passed (5-2)
• Ordinance 62 action sheet 2: override passed (5-2)
• Ordinance 65 action sheet 43: override failed (4-3)

General

The Erie County Finance Committee will review two general fund supplemental appropriations and two solicitor contracts for 2026. The body will also discuss a lease agreement for office space and analyze the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance.

• Ordinance 70: $250,000 emergency grant to Second Harvest Food Bank
• Ordinance 71: $497,755 appropriation from PA Election Integrity Grant
• 2026 Solicitor Contract for the Office of the Clerk of Records
• 2026 Solicitor Contract for the Office of the Controller
• Lease agreement for office space at 6880 Rt. 215, East Springfield for Judge Jeffrey Gadley

General

The Erie County Council Personnel Committee will consider ordinances for 2026 pay plans for non-bargaining employees and appointed officials, including the County Clerk and Public Defender. The committee will also discuss possible appointments to the Planning Commission and the Conservation District Board.

• Ordinance 72: Approval of 2026 Erie Non-Bargaining Employees Pay Plan
• Ordinance 73: 2026 Appointed Official Salary Ordinance – County Clerk
• Ordinance 74: 2026 Appointed Official Salary Ordinance – First Assistant Public Defender
• Ordinance 75: 2026 Appointed Official Salary Ordinance – Assistant Public Defenders
• Possible appointment of Henry Chiapa to the Erie County Planning Commission

General

The Erie County Board of Elections will consider several routine items, including approval of minutes from the October 2 and November 6 meetings. The board will present the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame Award and give an election report. New business includes certification of the 2025 municipal election and a resolution to authorize purchase of additional new tabulators for polling locations.

• Approval of minutes from October 2, 2025 and November 6, 2025 meetings
• Presentation of the Pennsylvania Voter Hall of Fame Award
• Election report presentation
• Certification of the 2025 municipal election
• Resolution 8, 2025 authorizing purchase of additional new tabulators for polling locations

The council approved the minutes from the October 2 and November 6, 2025 meetings with a 4-0 vote. A motion to certify the results of the 2025 municipal election was also carried unanimously, 4-0. Resolution 8, 2025 regarding new tabulators was discussed but no vote was taken, so it was postponed for further information.

• Approved October 2 and November 6 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Certified 2025 municipal election results (4-0)
• Resolution 8, 2025 discussion postponed, no vote taken

County Council

The Council is reviewing numerous 2026 fund budgets, including the General Fund and the real estate tax levy. The meeting also includes proposals for emergency grants and salary ordinances for appointed officials.

• Ordinance 66, 2025: 2026 Real Estate Tax Levy
• Ordinance 70, 2025: $250,000 emergency grant to Second Harvest Food Bank
• Ordinance 41, 2025: $601,724 appropriation for Act 13 Greenways Grant Distribution
• Ordinance 71, 2025: $497,755 appropriation for PA Election Integrity Grant revenue
• Proposed sale of unsold property parcels in Albion Borough and Greene Township

The council approved the 2026 General Fund Budget (Ordinance 65) with a 4‑3 vote. Several other fund budgets for health, public safety, and gaming were adopted unanimously. Ordinance 70 was moved to a second reading by a 5‑2 vote, and Resolution 32 was tabled unanimously. The council also ordered New Business to be considered before Old Business.

• Adopted 2026 General Fund Budget (Ordinance 65) – vote 4‑3
• Adopted 2026 Planning and Community Development Fund Budget (Ordinance 55) – vote 7‑0
• Adopted 2026 Public Safety Fund Budget (Ordinance 59) – vote 7‑0
• Adopted 2026 Gaming Fund Budget amendments – final amendment carried 7‑0
• Moved Ordinance 70, 2025 to a second reading – vote 5‑2
• Tabled Resolution 32, 2025 – vote 7‑0
• Moved New Business before Old Business – vote 7‑0
• Adopted 2026 Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund Budget (Ordinance 52) – vote 7‑0

General

The Finance Committee will hold a first reading of multiple ordinances approving 2026 budgets for various county funds, including the General Fund and the Real Estate Tax Levy. It will also consider a supplemental appropriation of $497,755 for additional grant revenue, a resolution on budget transfers, and possible sales of two unsold property parcels. The meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM via Zoom.

• Ordinance No. 65 – 2026 General Fund Budget (first read 11/6/25)
• Ordinance No. 66 – 2026 Real Estate Tax Levy (first read 11/6/25)
• Supplemental General Fund appropriation of $497,755 for PA Election Integrity Grant revenue
• Possible sale of parcel (Index 01-004-023.0-002.00) to Albion Borough for Canal & Washington St. 61.5 × 21.6
• Possible sale of parcel (Index 25-005-020.5-023.64) to Amy Zlobin for 86 Pineleaf Dr. Lots 86 & 87 Trl.

General

The Personnel Committee is meeting to consider several ordinances regarding 2026 pay plans and salaries. These items specifically address non-bargaining employees and various appointed official positions.

• 2026 Erie Non-Bargaining Employees Pay Plan
• 2026 Salary Ordinance for County Clerk, Director of Human Resources, Director of Finance, and Director of Administration
• 2026 Salary Ordinances for Public Defender, First Assistant Public Defender, and Assistant Public Defenders
• 2026 Salary Ordinances for County Solicitor, First Assistant County Solicitor, and two Assistant County Solicitors

County Council

The Erie County Council will hold its second budget hearing. Members will hear public comments and provide the public with access to the draft budget, which can be reviewed in the Council office or online. No specific budget items are listed for decision at this meeting.

County Council

The Erie County Board of Elections will consider Resolution 7, 2025, which recommends releasing funds and authorizing the purchase of new printers, extended printer trays, and new tabulators for polling locations. The meeting also includes a public hearing and routine items such as call to order and roll call.

• Resolution 7, 2025 – release of funds and purchase of new printers, extended printer trays, and new tabulators for polling locations

The Board of Elections voted 4-0 to accept Resolution 7, 2025, which recommends releasing Election Integrity Grant funds and authorizing the purchase of new printers, extended printer trays, and new tabulators for polling locations. The motion was made by Vice Chairman Copeland, seconded by Member Schauerman, and carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 7, 2025 to release grant funds for printers, trays, and tabulators (4-0)

General

Erie County Council will convene a public hearing to discuss the 2025 budget. The budget is available for review at the County Council Office and online. The meeting will be held at the Erie County Courthouse.

• Public Budget Hearing scheduled for 4:00 P.M.
• Budget documents available at County Council Office, Room 114
• Budget documents available online at eriecountycouncilpa.gov
• Meeting held at Erie County Courthouse, 140 West 6th Street, Room 117
• Viewing available via Zoom and YouTube

County Council

The Erie County Council will consider a series of 2026 budget ordinances, including the General Fund, Real Estate Tax Levy, and multiple special‑purpose funds. It will also act on several salary ordinances and approve fund‑transfer resolutions. Old business includes supplemental appropriations for greenways and demolition funds. The meeting includes a public hearing before the council proceeds to votes.

• Ordinance 65, 2025 – adoption of the 2026 General Fund Budget (Finance Committee)
• Ordinance 66, 2025 – adoption of the 2026 Real Estate Tax Levy (Finance Committee)
• Ordinance 41, 2025 – $601,724 supplemental appropriation for Act 13 Greenways Grant (Finance Committee)
• Resolution 30, 2025 – approval of $95,000 transfer from Public Defender Budget to County Solicitor Budget (Finance Committee)
• Resolution 28, 2025 – approval of $4,000 transfer from Public Defender Budget to multiple General Fund budgets (Finance Committee)

The council accepted the previous meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. It moved Ordinances 67‑69 to a second reading and then adopted several budget and personnel ordinances, including supplemental appropriations of $75,000 and new assistant public defender salaries, all by unanimous vote. The council also approved five resolutions transferring funds between various county budgets, each carried 7‑0.

• Accepted previous minutes (7-0)
• Moved Ordinance 67, 68, 69 to second reading (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 44, $75,000 supplemental appropriation (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 45, $75,000 for professional fees (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 47, salary for full‑time assistant public defender (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 67, salary for full‑time assistant public defender (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 30, $95,000 transfer from Public Defender to County Solicitor (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 28, $4,000 transfer from Public Defender to General Fund (7-0)

General

The Erie County Finance Committee will consider two $75,000 supplemental appropriations from Act 152 demolition funds—one to release and transfer funds to the 2025 Planning Fund and another for professional fees. It will also review a tax exoneration for parcels owned by the City of Erie Redevelopment Authority and a revised 2025 General Fund expenditure of $150,840. Additional agenda items include approvals of various 2026 fund budgets and the 2026 General Fund budget.

• Ordinance 44: $75,000 supplemental appropriation to transfer restricted demolition funds to the 2025 Planning Fund
• Ordinance 45: $75,000 supplemental appropriation for professional fees from demolition funds
• Resolution: Tax exoneration of multiple parcels owned by the City of Erie Redevelopment Authority
• Revised 2025 General Fund expenditures of $150,840 for anticipated remaining expenses
• Ordinance: Approval of the 2026 Erie County Community College Budget

General

The Erie County Personnel Committee will consider ordinances to set the salaries for a full-time Assistant Public Defender and a returning Assistant District Attorney. The meeting is scheduled for October 30, 2025.

• Ordinance 47, 2025: 2025 Appointed Official Salary Ordinance - Full-Time Assistant Public Defender
• Ordinance Number _____, 2025: 2025 Appointed Official Salary Ordinance - Full-Time Assistant Public Defender
• Ordinance Number _____, 2025: 2025 Appointed Official Salary Ordinance - Full-Time Assistant Public Defender
• Ordinance Number _____, 2025: Approval of Returning Assistant District Attorney Salary

County Council

The Erie County Council will discuss several budget supplemental appropriations, including two $75,000 allocations from the Planning Fund. New business includes ordinances to stop excess payments, set the salary for a full‑time assistant public defender, and a resolution to authorize a CDBG funding application. The meeting also covers a possible appointment to the Erie County Land Bank and a potential sale of a parcel at E. 11th Street.

• Ordinance No. 44, 2025 – $75,000 supplemental appropriation for release and transfer of restricted Act 152 demolition funds to the 2025 Planning Fund (Finance Committee)
• Ordinance No. 45, 2025 – $75,000 supplemental appropriation from Act 152 demolition funds for professional fees (Finance Committee)
• Ordinance No. 46, 2025 – Ordinance to stop payments made in excess of budgeted appropriations (Finance Committee)
• Ordinance No. 47, 2025 – 2025 appointed official salary ordinance for a full‑time assistant public defender (Personnel Committee)
• Resolution No. 26, 2025 – Authorizes submission of an application for Community Development Block Grant funding (Finance Committee)

The council accepted the September 23 minutes and moved Ordinance 46 to a second reading. It adopted Ordinances 43 and 46, and Resolutions 26 and 27. The council also appointed Scott Harris to the Erie County Land Bank and approved the sale of a repository parcel.

• Accepted Sep 23 minutes (7-0)
• Moved Ordinance 46, 2025 to second reading (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 43, 2025 – Westlaw subscription (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 46, 2025 – stop excess payments (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26, 2025 – CDBG funding application (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 27, 2025 – support Operation Green Light (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Scott Harris to Erie County Land Bank (7-0)
• Approved sale of parcel 15-020-048.0-231.00 from the Repository (7-0)

General

The Erie County Finance Committee will consider several budgetary ordinances, including a $601,724 supplemental appropriation for Act 13 Greenways Grant distribution and a waiver for a three‑year Westlaw subscription for the Judges Library. It will also discuss transfers of $75,000 from Act 152 demolition funds and a resolution to apply for Community Development Block Grant funding. A possible sale of a parcel on East 11th Street offered by Eagles Nest Leadership Corp. will be reviewed, and an analysis of the General Fund unassigned balance will be presented.

• Ordinance No. 41, 2025 – $601,724 supplemental appropriation for Act 13 Greenways Grant distribution (first read 9/9/25, tabled 9/23/25)
• Ordinance No. 43, 2025 – Waiver of County Purchasing Code for a three‑year Westlaw subscription for the Judges Library
• Ordinance (unnumbered) – $75,000 supplemental appropriation to release and transfer restricted Act 152 demolition funds to the Planning Fund
• Resolution (unnumbered) – Authorize application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding
• Possible sale of a parcel (Index 15-020-048.0-231.00) on E. 11th St offered by Eagles Nest Leadership Corp.

General

The Personnel Committee will consider Ordinance 2025 appointing a salary for the full‑time Assistant Public Defender. It will also discuss the possible appointment of Scott Harris to the Erie County Land Bank, with a term ending 12/31/2025. Both items require council approval.

• Ordinance 2025 Appointed Official Salary Ordinance – Full Time Assistant Public Defender
• Possible appointment of Scott Harris to the Erie County Land Bank (term expires 12/31/2025)

County Council

At the October 7 meeting, Erie County Council will consider several pending items. Old business includes supplemental appropriations for the Planning Fund ($601,724) and the Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund ($1,273,322), a contract for a comprehensive single audit, and a lease renewal for the Office of Drug and Alcohol. New business includes a budget waiver to allow a three-year Westlaw subscription for the judges' library, approval of the 2025 CCAP electors, and a resolution honoring Marchello Woodard. The council will also hear public comments and receive reports from county officials.

• Ordinance No. 41, 2025 – $601,724 supplemental appropriation for Act 13 Greenways Grant distribution (first read 9/9/25, tabled 9/23/25)
• Ordinance No. 42, 2025 – $1,273,322 supplemental appropriation for Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund (first read 9/23/25)
• Resolution No. 23, 2025 – Extension agreement for five-year lease renewal with Metro Center, Inc. for the Erie County Office of Drug and Alcohol (first read 9/23/25)
• Ordinance No. 43, 2025 – General Fund budget waiver for a three-year Westlaw subscription for the judges' library
• Resolution No. 24, 2025 – County Council approval of the 2025 CCAP electors

The County Council adopted Resolution 25, 2025 concerning the death of Marchello Woodard with a 5‑2 vote. It also approved Resolution 24 (2025 CCAP Electors), Resolution 21 (audit firm appointment), Resolution 23 (lease renewal for the Drug and Alcohol office), and Ordinance 42 (Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund) unanimously. Motions to untable and then strike Resolution 22, 2025 were passed 7‑0 and 6‑1 respectively.

• Adopted Resolution 25, 2025 on Marchello Woodard death (5-2)
• Adopted Resolution 24, 2025 approving 2025 CCAP Electors (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21, 2025 appointing audit firm (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 23, 2025 lease renewal for Metro Center, Inc. (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 42, 2025 Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund appropriation (7-0)
• Motion to untable Resolution 22, 2025 carried (7-0)
• Motion to strike Resolution 22, 2025 carried (6-1)
• No new business beyond listed items

General

The Erie County Board of Elections will meet to approve the November 4, 2025 Municipal Election Ballot. The board will also consider changing polling locations for two districts in Ward 04. Additionally, the board will address a tabled resolution regarding the purchase of ballot drop boxes.

• Approval of the November 4, 2025 Municipal Election Ballot
• Polling location change for Ward 04 District 06 to St. Andrew's Parish Chapel Building
• Polling location change for Ward 04 District 07 to St. Andrew's Parish Chapel Building
• Resolution 3, 2025: Purchase of Sentinel Smart Mail Ballot Drop Boxes from Runbeck Election Services

The Erie County Board of Elections approved the minutes from the June 9 and August 7 meetings. It took Resolution 3, 2025 from the table and then re‑tabled it. The board changed the polling locations for Ward 04 District 06 and District 07 back to Strong Vincent Middle School. Finally, the board approved the November 4, 2025 municipal election ballot.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 7, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Took Resolution 3, 2025 from table (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution 3, 2025 (4-0)
• Changed Ward 04 District 06 polling location to Strong Vincent Middle School (4-0)
• Changed Ward 04 District 07 polling location to Strong Vincent Middle School (4-0)
• Approved November 4, 2025 municipal election ballot (4-0)

County Council

The Finance Committee is reviewing several budget supplemental appropriations and lease agreements. The body will also discuss the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance.

• Ordinance 41: $601,724 appropriation for Act 13 Greenways Grant Distribution
• Ordinance 42: $1,273,322 appropriation for Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund
• Resolution 23: Lease renewal extension with Metro Center, Inc. for the Office of Drug and Alcohol
• Ordinance for a three-year Westlaw Subscription contract for Judges Library
• Resolution 21: Appointment of a firm for the 2025 Comprehensive Single Audit

County Council

The Erie County Council will discuss several budget items, including a $1,273,322 supplemental appropriation for the 2025 Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund. The meeting also includes a $601,724 supplemental appropriation for the 2025 Planning Fund Greenways Grant, a resolution to hire a firm for the county's comprehensive single audit, and a lease renewal with Metro Center, Inc. for the County Office of Drug and Alcohol. Additional items are appointments to various commissions and a possible sale of a parcel at 1047 E 5th St.

• Ordinance No. 41, 2025 – $601,724 supplemental appropriation for Act 13 Greenways Grant (Finance Committee)
• Ordinance No. 42, 2025 – $1,273,322 supplemental appropriation for the 2025 Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund (Finance Committee)
• Resolution No. 21, 2025 – Appointment of firm to perform comprehensive single audit for Erie County (Finance Committee)
• Resolution No. 23, 2025 – Approval of five‑year lease renewal with Metro Center, Inc. for the County Office of Drug and Alcohol (Finance Committee)
• Possible sale of parcel at 1047 E 5th St (30 × 90.5 ft) – offer by Brian Burks (Finance Committee)

The council voted to approve the sale of Parcel 14-100-036.6-104.00. It also tabled Ordinance 41 and Resolution 22, and appointed members to the Planning Commission, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission, Library Advisory Board, and Housing Authority. The meeting minutes from August 26 were accepted.

• Accepted August 26 minutes, 7-0
• Tabled Ordinance 41 (Act 13 Greenways funding), 7-0
• Tabled Resolution 22, 7-0
• Appointed Thomas J. Sandell to Planning Commission, 7-0
• Appointed Junius Johnson to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission, 7-0
• Appointed Sarah L. Bennett to Library Advisory Board, 7-0
• Appointed Deonte Cooley to Housing Authority, 6-1
• Approved sale of Parcel 14-100-036.6-104.00, 7-0

General

The Erie County Finance Committee is meeting to review two budget supplemental appropriations and a lease renewal. The body will also discuss the sale of a county-owned property parcel and the General Fund unassigned balance.

• Ordinance 41: $601,724 appropriation for Act 13 Greenways Grant Distribution
• Budget supplemental appropriation of $1,273,322 for Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities Fund
• Lease renewal extension with Metro Center, Inc. for the Office of Drug and Alcohol
• Proposed sale of parcel 14-010-036.0-104.00 (1047 E 5th St) to Brian Burks
• Appointment of a firm for the Comprehensive Single Audit for the year ending December 31, 2025

General

The Erie County Personnel Committee will review four possible appointments to county boards and commissions. The candidates are Thomas J. Sandell for the Planning Commission, Junius Johnson for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission, Sarah L. Bennett for the Library Advisory Board, and Deonte Cooley for the Housing Authority. Each appointment would fill a term that expires on a specified date.

• Consider appointment of Thomas J. Sandell to Erie County Planning Commission (term expires Dec 31, 2026)
• Consider appointment of Junius Johnson to Erie County Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (term expires Dec 31, 2028)
• Consider appointment of Sarah L. Bennett, M.S. to Erie County Library Advisory Board (term expires Dec 31, 2025)
• Consider appointment of Deonte Cooley to Erie County Housing Authority (term expires Dec 31, 2029)

County Council

The Erie County Council meeting will hear public comments and reports from county officials. Old business includes a possible sale of a parcel in Harborcreek Township. New business includes two finance committee ordinances: a $150,000 appropriation for an East County EMS ambulance and a $601,724 appropriation for Act 13 Greenways grant distribution, plus two resolutions on budget deadlines and CCAP electors. The council will also consider offers to purchase additional unsold parcels.

• Ordinance 40: $150,000 supplemental appropriation for East County EMS ambulance purchase
• Ordinance 41: $601,724 supplemental appropriation for Act 13 Greenways grant distribution
• Resolution 20: Addressing consequences of missed Commonwealth budget deadlines
• Resolution 21: County Council approval of the 2025 CCAP electors
• Possible sale of parcel Index 18-051-011.0-105.00 to Paul J. Rogers, Camphausen Ave., 58 × 213.26, City of Erie

The council voted 2‑4 to reject Ordinance Number 40, 2025, which would have added a $150,000 supplemental appropriation and created a line item for an East County EMS ambulance. The council also approved the sale of three unsold parcels (27‑006‑100.0‑007.00, 18‑051‑011.0‑105.00, and 07‑025‑067.0‑026.00) and accepted Resolution Number 20, 2025, with unanimous votes.

• Struck Resolution 21, 2025 from agenda (6‑0)
• Un‑tabled Possible Sale of Parcel 27‑006‑100.0‑007.00 (6‑0)
• Approved sale of Parcel 27‑006‑100.0‑007.00 (6‑0)
• Rejected Ordinance 40, 2025 – EMS ambulance funding (2‑4)
• Accepted Resolution 20, 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved sale of Parcel 18‑051‑011.0‑105.00 (6‑0)
• Approved sale of Parcel 07‑025‑067.0‑026.00 (6‑0)

General

The Finance Committee will vote on a supplemental appropriation of $150,000 to add a line item for East County EMS to purchase an ambulance. It will also consider a $601,724 supplemental appropriation for the Act 13 Greenways Grant, a resolution on missed Commonwealth budget deadlines, and approval of the 2025 CCAP electors. Three parcels of unsold property will be discussed for possible sale.

• Ordinance: $150,000 supplemental appropriation for East County EMS ambulance purchase
• Ordinance: $601,724 supplemental appropriation for Act 13 Greenways Grant distribution
• Resolution: Addressing consequences of missed Commonwealth budget deadlines
• Resolution: County Council approval of the 2025 CCAP electors
• Possible sale of parcels at Hilton St. Lt 18 (Harborcreek Township), Camphausen Ave. (City of Erie), and Shea Alley (City of Corry)

County Council

The Erie County Council will consider several budget‑related ordinances, including supplemental appropriations for public health, a new central booking fee, and a federal reimbursement for a prison boiler replacement. A possible sale of a parcel in Harborcreek Township will be discussed. The meeting will also vote on a resolution adopting the county’s 2026‑2028 operational and capital plan.

• Ordinance 37: $4,938 supplemental appropriation for additional tuberculosis funds
• Ordinance 38: $30,000 supplemental appropriation and creation of a new central booking fee line item
• Ordinance 39: $366,000 supplemental appropriation for federal reimbursement of prison boiler replacement
• Possible sale of a parcel (Index 27-006-100.0-007.00) in Harborcreek Township offered by Sarah Metzger
• Resolution 19: Approval of the 2026‑2028 Erie County Operational and Capital Plan

The council adopted Resolution 19, approving the 2026‑2028 Erie County Operational and Capital Plan with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also approved a $4,938 tuberculosis fund appropriation (6‑0) and a $30,000 central booking fee line item (5‑1). A $366,000 prison boiler reimbursement ordinance failed to pass with a 3‑3 tie, and the motion to table it also failed 3‑3.

• Approved Resolution 19 Operational and Capital Plan (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 37 TB fund appropriation $4,938 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 38 $30,000 central booking fee line item (5-1)
• Failed to adopt Ordinance 39 $366,000 prison boiler reimbursement (3-3)
• Failed to table Ordinance 39 (3-3)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
• No action on parcel sale (previously tabled)
• No report from County Executive

General

The Finance Committee will hear public comments and consider three budget supplemental ordinances totaling $400,938. It will also discuss a possible sale of a parcel on Hilton St. Lt 18 in Harborcreek Township offered by Sarah Metzger. A resolution to approve the council's response to the 2026‑2028 Operational and Capital Plan will be presented, followed by an analysis of the General Fund unassigned balance and RFP discussion.

• Ordinance 37: $4,938 supplemental appropriation for additional tuberculosis funds
• Ordinance 38: $30,000 supplemental appropriation and creation of a new central booking fee line item
• Ordinance 39: $366,000 supplemental appropriation for federal reimbursement of county prison boiler replacement
• Possible sale of a parcel at Hilton St. Lt 18 (40 × 120) in Harborcreek Township, offered by Sarah Metzger
• Resolution to approve the County Council response to the 2026‑2028 Erie County Operational and Capital Plan

County Council

The Erie County Council will consider several finance ordinances, including a $366,000 appropriation for a federal reimbursement of a county prison boiler replacement, a $30,000 supplemental appropriation for a new central booking fee, and a $4,938 supplemental appropriation for additional tuberculosis funds. The council will also vote on a tax abatement resolution for properties owned by Child Development Centers, Inc., and a resolution to approve a mediation settlement agreement. Additional items include appointments to county boards and offers for two unsold property parcels.

• Ordinance No. 39, 2025 – $366,000 for federal reimbursement of county prison boiler replacement
• Ordinance No. 38, 2025 – $30,000 supplemental appropriation and creation of a new line item for a central booking fee
• Ordinance No. 37, 2025 – $4,938 supplemental appropriation for additional tuberculosis funds
• Resolution No. 17, 2025 – Abatement and exoneration of outstanding county taxes, interest, penalties, and fees on certain properties owned by Child Development Centers, Inc.
• Resolution No. 18, 2025 – Approval of a mediation settlement agreement

The council approved the sale of a repository parcel (Index 24-004-007.2-012.81) by a 7-0 vote. It also approved the appointment of Carlos Mora Rangel to the Human Relations Commission and reappointed Jack Lee to the Land Bank, each by 7-0. A proposed appointment to the Housing Authority was rejected 3-4. Another parcel sale (Index 27-006-100.0-007.00) was tabled by a 7-0 vote.

• Approved sale of parcel Index 24-004-007.2-012.81 (7-0)
• Tabled sale of parcel Index 27-006-100.0-007.00 (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Carlos Mora Rangel to Human Relations Commission (7-0)
• Approved reappointment of Jack Lee to Erie County Land Bank (7-0)
• Rejected appointment of Lawrence Brown to Erie County Housing Authority (3-4)
• Adopted Resolution 17, tax abatement for Child Development Centers, Inc. (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 18, mediation settlement agreement (7-0)

General

The Erie County Board of Elections will vote on Resolution 6, 2025 to approve compensation for poll worker training. It will also consider Resolution 3, 2025 to authorize purchase of Sentinel Smart Mail Ballot Drop Boxes from Runbeck Election Services, which was tabled on June 9, 2025. Additionally, the board will discuss possible county funding for postage on mail‑in and absentee ballots.

• Resolution 6, 2025 – approval of compensation for poll worker training
• Resolution 3, 2025 – authorizing purchase of Sentinel Smart Mail Ballot Drop Boxes from Runbeck Election Services (previously tabled)
• Discussion of possible county funds to pay postage on mail‑in and absentee ballots

The council adopted Resolution 6, 2025 to approve compensation for poll worker training, with a 4-0 vote. The motion to continue county-paid postage for mail‑in and absentee ballots also passed unanimously (4-0). Resolution 3, 2025 authorizing purchase of ballot drop boxes was left tabled. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution 6, 2025 (poll worker training compensation) – 4-0
• Continued county-paid postage for mail‑in and absentee ballots – 4-0
• Resolution 3, 2025 (ballot drop box purchase) remained tabled

General

The Erie County Personnel Committee will consider a resolution to approve a mediation settlement agreement. The committee will also consider appointing Carlos Mora Rangel to the Human Relations Commission Advisory Board, Jack Lee to the Land Bank, and Lawrence Brown to the Housing Authority, each with terms ending in 2028 or 2029.

• Approve Mediation Settlement Agreement (Resolution No. ___, 2025)
• Appoint Carlos Mora Rangel to Erie County Human Relations Commission Advisory Board (term expires Dec 31, 2028)
• Appoint Jack Lee to Erie County Land Bank (term expires Dec 31, 2029)
• Appoint Lawrence Brown to Erie County Housing Authority (term expires Dec 31, 2029)

County Council

The Erie County Council will review three pending ordinances, including a public‑safety fund trailer donation, a $943,817 capital appropriation for renovations to the Blasco Library Children’s Department, and an agreement with Phoenix Graphics Inc. New business includes a grant and cooperation agreement for the Farmers Kitchen Organic French Fry Line Project, approval of the Erie Area Council of Governments 2025 budget, adoption of a county social‑media policy, two commission appointments, and offers to purchase two unsold parcels.

• Ordinance 35 – $943,817 appropriation for Blasco Library Children’s Department renovations (Finance Committee)
• Ordinance 34 – First 2025 Public Safety Fund supplemental appropriation for a 2008 65’ mobile communications trailer and a 2011 Ford F‑550 donated by NWPA Emergency Response Group
• Ordinance 36 – Approval of the agreement between the County of Erie and Phoenix Graphics Inc.
• Resolution 13 – Approval of the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program Grant and cooperation agreement for the Farmers Kitchen Organic French Fry Line Project
• Resolution 14 – Approval of the annual budget of the Erie Area Council of Governments for calendar year ending Dec 31 2025

The council accepted the minutes from the June meetings and approved multiple finance ordinances and resolutions, including a $943,817 capital projects appropriation and a grant for a redevelopment project. It also adopted a social media policy, endorsed the Mercy Center for Women’s health‑choices application, and approved the sale of a county parcel. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Accepted June 3 & 17 minutes – vote 7-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 35, 2025 ($943,817 capital projects) – vote 7-0
• Approved Ordinance No. 36, 2025 (Agreement with Phoenix Graphics Inc.) – vote 7-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 13, 2025 (Redevelopment Assistance Grant) – vote 6-0, 1 abstain
• Adopted Resolution No. 14, 2025 (Erie Area Council of Governments annual budget) – vote 7-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 15, 2025 (Social Media Policy) – vote 7-0
• Adopted Resolution No. 16, 2025 (Mercy Center endorsement) – vote 7-0
• Approved sale of parcel Index 15-021-007.0-201.00 – vote 7-0

County Council

The Erie County Finance Committee will review several financial measures, including a $943,817 supplemental appropriation for renovations to the Blasco Library Children’s Department. It will also consider a public safety fund supplemental appropriation for a mobile communications trailer and a donated Ford F-550, an agreement with Phoenix Graphics Inc., a grant application for the Farmers Kitchen organic French fry line project, and an offer to purchase 1910 Whitley Ave. in Erie.

• Ordinance 34: 2025 Public Safety Fund Budget Supplemental Appropriation for a mobile communications trailer and a donated 2011 Ford F-550
• Ordinance 35: $943,817 Capital Projects Fund Supplemental Appropriation for renovations at the Blasco Library Children’s Department
• Ordinance 36: Approval of the agreement between Erie County and Phoenix Graphics Inc.
• Resolution: Approval of the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program Grant for the Farmers Kitchen Organic French Fry Line Project
• Possible sale of 1910 Whitley Ave., City of Erie, offered by Remilee Taylor

County Council

The Personnel Committee will review a resolution to implement a social media policy for County Council departments. The body will also consider two appointments to county commissions.

• Resolution for a Social Media Policy for Departments of the County Council
• Possible appointment of Marcus A. Jacobs to the Erie County Planning Commission
• Possible appointment of Bobby Cherry to the Erie County Human Relations Commission Advisory Board

County Council

Erie County Council will review several budget appropriations and property matters. The body is deciding on funding for library renovations and the sale of unsold property parcels.

• Ordinance 35, 2025: $943,817 appropriation for Blasco Library Children’s Department renovations
• Resolution 7, 2025: Lease agreement for space at 24 West 8th Street
• Ordinance 34, 2025: Appropriation of a 2008 mobile communications trailer and 2011 Ford F-550
• Property tax exonerations for three locations in Corry: 516 South Second Avenue, 19 West Park Place, and 146 Mott Street
• Possible sales of unsold property parcels at 2406 Downing Ave and Buffalo Rd

The council adopted a lease agreement with the Masonic Temple Association, approved a personal service contractor, and passed a resolution supporting the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority. It also approved exoneration of outstanding property taxes, penalties, interest and fees for three Corry properties, and authorized the sale of three unsold parcels from the county repository. All motions were adopted with vote counts ranging from 5‑1 to unanimous 6‑0. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

• Approved lease agreement with Masonic Temple Association (amended, 6-0)
• Approved personal service contractor under Real Estate Tax Sale Law (6-0)
• Approved support of Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (5-1)
• Approved exoneration of property taxes, penalties, interest and fees for three Corry properties (each 6-0)
• Approved sale of parcel index 18-051-020-0-204.00 (6-0)
• Approved sale of parcel index 18-051-030-0-208.00 (6-0)
• Approved sale of parcel index 18-051-030-0 (6-0)

General

The Finance Committee will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a $943,817 supplemental appropriation for renovations to the Blasco Library Children’s Department funded by a Multi‑Purpose Community Facility Grant. It will also vote on a donation of a 2008 65’ mobile communications trailer and a 2011 Ford F‑550, approve an agreement with Phoenix Graphics Inc., and consider lease and tax‑exoneration resolutions. Additionally, the committee will review possible sales of unsold property parcels and analyze the General Fund unassigned balance.

• Ordinance: $943,817 Capital Projects Fund supplemental appropriation for renovations at the Blasco Library Children’s Department (grant funded).
• Ordinance: Donation of a 2008 65’ Mobile Communications Trailer and a 2011 Ford F‑550 from NWPA Emergency Response Group.
• Ordinance: Approval of the agreement between Erie County and Phoenix Graphics Inc.
• Resolution: Approval of tentative lease agreement with the Masonic Temple Association for space at 24 West 8th Street, Erie.
• Resolutions: Authorizing exoneration of 2024 property tax, penalties, interest, and fees for 516 South Second Avenue, 19 West Park Place, and 146 Mott Street in Corry.

General

The Erie County Board of Elections will meet to discuss the certification of the 2025 Municipal Primary Election results. The board will also consider resolutions regarding poll worker training software and the purchase of ballot drop boxes.

• Possible certification of 2025 Municipal Primary Election Results
• Possible approval of Resolution 5 of 2025 for Learning Management System Software for online poll worker training
• Possible approval of Resolution 3 of 2025 for purchase of Sentinel Smart Mail Ballot Drop Boxes from Runbeck Election Services

The council approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes and certified the 2025 municipal primary election results, both unanimously. A motion to table Resolution 5 for the learning‑management‑system contract was approved. Resolution 3 for smart mail ballot drop boxes was un‑tabled and then immediately tabled again. The meeting was adjourned at 11:02 a.m.

• Approved minutes of April 17, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Certified 2025 Municipal Primary Election results (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution 5 of 2025 (Learning Management System contract) (4-0)
• Un‑tabled Resolution 3 of 2025 (Smart Mail ballot drop boxes) (4-0)
• Tabled Resolution 3 of 2025 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:02 a.m. (unanimous)

County Council

Erie County Council is meeting to vote on several budget supplemental appropriations and administrative code amendments. The body will also consider three appointments to the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Board.

• Ordinance 27, 2025: $433,620 appropriation for housing immigration detainees
• Ordinance 23, 2025: $125,228 appropriation from adult probation supervision fees
• Ordinance 28, 2025: Bid waiver and sole vendor contract between FirstMatch and Juvenile Probation
• Ordinance 29, 2025: Removal of Erie County Care Management, Inc. from the Administrative Code
• Library Fund appropriations totaling $19,415 from the Erie Regional Library Foundation, Riverview Intermediate Unit, UPMC, and PA Humanities Council

The council voted to accept the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting with a 7-0 vote. No other motions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments on Ordinance Number 27, 2025.

• Accepted May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)

General

The Erie County Personnel Committee will consider three possible appointments. One is David Cannon to the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority, with a term that would expire on December 31, 2029. Two appointments are to the Erie County Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Board: Paul Causgrove and Dr. Sean C. Su, each with terms that would expire on December 31, 2027. The appointments are recommended by the County Executive.

• Possible appointment of David Cannon to the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (term expires Dec 31, 2029)
• Possible appointment of Paul Causgrove to the Erie County Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Board (term expires Dec 31, 2027)
• Possible appointment of Dr. Sean C. Su to the Erie County Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Board (term expires Dec 31, 2027)

General

The Erie County Council Finance Committee is reviewing several budget supplemental appropriations and ordinances. The meeting includes discussions on funding for immigration detainees, probation fees, and library donations.

• Ordinance 27: $433,620 General Fund appropriation for housing immigration detainees
• Ordinance 23: $125,228 General Fund appropriation for adult probation supervision fees
• Ordinance 28: Sole vendor contract between FirstMatch and County of Erie Juvenile Probation
• Ordinance 29: Removal of Erie County Care Management, Inc. from the Administrative Code
• Library Fund appropriations totaling $19,415 from the Esher Klugiewicz Library Fund, Riverview Intermediate Unit, UPMC, and PA Humanities Council

County Council

The Erie County Council will vote on several budget supplemental appropriations, including a $433,620 allocation for housing immigration detainees. They will also consider a waiver of bid requirements for a sole‑vendor contract with FirstMatch for juvenile probation services, and a code amendment removing references to Erie County Care Management, Inc. Additional items include reappointments to various county boards and the reintroduction of a prior ordinance.

• Ordinance 27: $433,620 appropriation for additional federal revenue for housing immigration detainees
• Ordinance 28: Waiver of bid requirements and sole‑vendor contract with FirstMatch for Juvenile Probation
• Ordinance 23: $125,228 appropriation to release restricted fund balance of adult probation supervision fees
• Ordinance 24: $86,353 appropriation to release restricted automation fees in the Clerk of Courts Office
• Possible reappointment of Melissa Doerr Zdunski to the Erie County Board of Assessment Appeals

The council adopted several budget supplemental ordinances, including a $25,000 safety and security appropriation and three ordinances releasing $362,549 in restricted fees. It also passed a reintroduction of a GIS‑related ordinance and approved multiple board appointments, while rejecting one community college board appointment.

• Adopted Ordinance 20, 2025 ($25,000 safety & security) – 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance 21, 2025 (amendment to Ordinance 9) – 7-0
• Adopted Ordinances 24‑26, 2025 releasing $362,549 in restricted fees – each 7-0
• Adopted Ordinance 30, 2025 (reintroduction of Ordinance 17) – 7-0
• Reappointed Melissa Doerr Zdunski to Board of Assessment Appeals – 7-0
• Appointed Mary Kay Eisert to Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities Board – 7-0
• Reappointed Dominic Maleno to Agricultural Land Preservation Board – 6-1
• Failed appointment of Carl J. Anderson III to Community College Board of Trustees – 1-6

General

The Erie County Finance Committee will consider several budget supplemental appropriations, including a $25,000 safety and security improvement funded by an AOPC grant and a $433,620 appropriation for additional federal revenue for housing immigration detainees. The committee will also review an amendment to Ordinance No. 9, 2025, and the release of restricted fee balances from various county offices. Additionally, the committee will consider waivers of bid requirements for sole‑vendor contracts with FirstMatch for juvenile probation and with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI). An analysis of the General Fund unassigned balance will be presented.

• Ordinance No. 20, 2025 – $25,000 supplemental appropriation for safety and security improvements with AOPC Safety & Security Grant reimbursement
• Ordinance No. 21, 2025 – amendment to Ordinance No. 9, 2025
• Ordinance (unspecified number) – $433,620 supplemental appropriation for additional federal revenue for housing immigration detainees
• Waiver of bid requirements and sole‑vendor contract with FirstMatch for County Juvenile Probation
• Waiver of bid requirements and sole‑vendor contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI)

General

The Personnel Committee will review Ordinance Number 22, 2025, which proposes repealing Resolution Number 28, 2017 (first read). The committee will also consider several board appointments and reappointments, including a new trustee for Erie County Community College and members for the Board of Assessment Appeals, Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities board, Housing Authority, and Agricultural Land Preservation Board.

• Ordinance Number 22, 2025 – repeal of Resolution Number 28, 2017 (first read)
• Possible appointment of Carl J. Anderson III to the Erie County Community College Board of Trustees (term expires Aug 31, 2026)
• Possible reappointment of Melissa Doerr Zdunski to the Erie County Board of Assessment Appeals (term expires Dec 31, 2028)
• Possible appointment of Mary Kay Eisert to the Erie County Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities board (term expires Dec 31, 2027)
• Possible appointment of Lawrence Brown to the Erie County Housing Authority (term expires Dec 31, 2029)

County Council

Erie County Council will vote on budget supplemental appropriations and salary ordinances. The body will also consider three appointments to the Community College Board of Trustees, the MH/ID Board, and the Library Advisory Board.

• Ordinance 18: $77,330 Library Fund Budget Supplemental Appropriation
• Ordinance 20: $25,000 General Fund Budget Supplemental Appropriation for safety and security
• Ordinance 19: 2025 Appointed Official Salary Ordinance for Part Time Assistant Public Defender
• Appointment of Carl J. Anderson, III to the Erie County Community College Board of Trustees
• Appointment of Jeffrey A. Shaw to the Erie County Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Board

The council accepted the minutes from the April 8 meeting unanimously. It approved three ordinances—including a $77,330 library fund appropriation and a salary ordinance for a part‑time assistant public defender—each with a 7‑0 vote. The council also confirmed two board appointments, naming Jeffrey A. Shaw to the Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Board and Kimberly A. Grove to the Library Advisory Board, both approved 7‑0.

• Accepted April 8 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 18, 2025 – $77,330 library fund supplemental appropriation (7‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 19, 2025 – salary ordinance for part‑time assistant public defender (7‑0)
• Approved appointment of Jeffrey A. Shaw to Erie County Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Board (7‑0)
• Approved appointment of Kimberly A. Grove to Erie County Library Advisory Board (7‑0)
• Tabled appointment of Carl J. Anderson III to Erie County Community College Board of Trustees (tabled, no vote recorded)

General

The Erie County Personnel Committee will hold a first reading of Ordinance No. 19, 2025, which sets the salary for a part‑time Assistant Public Defender. The committee will also consider repealing Resolution No. 28, 2017. In addition, the committee will discuss possible appointments to three boards: the Erie County Community College Board of Trustees, the Erie County Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Board, and the Erie County Library Advisory Board.

• Ordinance No. 19, 2025 – first reading of salary ordinance for part‑time Assistant Public Defender
• Repeal of Resolution No. 28, 2017
• Possible appointment of Carl J. Anderson III to Erie County Community College Board of Trustees (term expires Aug 31, 2026)
• Possible appointment of Jeffrey A. Shaw to Erie County Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Board (term expires Dec 31, 2027)
• Possible reappointment of Kimberly A. Grove to Erie County Library Advisory Board (term expires Dec 31, 2027)

General

The Erie County Board of Elections will discuss several items at its April 17 meeting. It will consider changing the official polling locations for Millcreek 4 and Union Township. The board will also review resolutions to approve the 2025 municipal primary ballot layout, to purchase Sentinel Smart Mail ballot drop boxes from Runbeck Election Services, Inc., and to increase rates for drivers delivering election supplies.

• Official polling location change for Millcreek 4 from Kury Hall (512 Kelso Dr) to Erie Community College (2403 W. 8th St)
• Official polling location change for Union Township from Municipal Bldg (16300 Rt 8) to 16450 Route 8
• Possible approval of Resolution 2 of 2025 approving the ballot layout and offices for the 2025 Erie County Municipal Primary Election
• Possible approval of Resolution 3 of 2025 authorizing purchase of Sentinel Smart Mail ballot drop boxes from Runbeck Election Services, Inc.
• Possible approval of Resolution 4 of 2025 approving increased rates for drivers delivering election supplies

The board approved Resolution 4, raising rates for drivers delivering election supplies (4‑0). It also changed the Millcreek and Union Township polling locations and approved Resolution 2 for the 2025 primary ballot layout (each 4‑0). Resolution 3 to purchase Sentinel Smart Mail ballot drop boxes was tabled with a 3‑1 vote. Minutes of the March 13, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 4 increasing driver delivery rates (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2 ballot layout for 2025 primary election (4‑0)
• Changed Millcreek polling location to Erie Community College, 2403 W. 8th St (4‑0)
• Changed Union Township polling location to 16450 Route 8, Union City (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of March 13, 2025 Board of Elections meeting (4‑0)
• Tabled Resolution 3 purchase of Sentinel Smart Mail ballot drop boxes (3‑1)

General

The Erie County Council Finance Committee will meet to discuss three ordinances. These include budget supplemental appropriations for the Library Fund and General Fund, as well as an amendment to a previous ordinance.

• Ordinance 18, 2025: $77,330 Library Fund Budget Supplemental Appropriation for State Aid-District Deferred Revenue
• General Fund Budget Supplemental Appropriation of $25,000 for Safety and Security Improvements
• Amendment to Ordinance Number 9, 2025

General

The Erie County Council will consider several ordinances and a resolution at its April 8 meeting. Items include budget supplemental appropriations for the Planning Fund ($160,736) and Library Fund ($77,330), a salary ordinance for a part‑time assistant public defender, a waiver of bid requirements and sole‑vendor contract with ESRI, and a resolution to exonerate 2023 property tax, penalties, interest and fees for a specific parcel. The council will also discuss possible appointments to the Erie County Community College Board of Trustees and the Erie County Board of Health.

• Ordinance 16: $160,736 supplemental appropriation from DCED EOOH Grant for the Planning Fund
• Ordinance 17: Waiver of bid requirements and sole‑vendor contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI)
• Ordinance 18: $77,330 supplemental appropriation for the Library Fund
• Ordinance 19: Salary ordinance for a part‑time assistant public defender
• Resolution 6: Exoneration of 2023 property tax, penalties, interest, and fees for parcel 41-004-008.0-004.02

The council accepted the March 11 minutes (7‑0). It approved Ordinance 16, adding $160,736 to the housing fund (7‑0), and adopted Resolution 6 to exonerate 2023 property taxes for a specific parcel (7‑0). A sole‑vendor contract ordinance (Ordinance 17) failed (3‑4). The appointment of Karen Tobin to the Board of Health was approved (7‑0).

• Accepted March 11 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 16, $160,736 housing fund appropriation (7-0)
• Ordinance 17, sole‑vendor contract, failed (3-4)
• Adopted Resolution 6, tax exemption for 2023 parcel (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Karen Tobin to Board of Health (7-0)

General

The Erie County Finance Committee is meeting to review several ordinances and a resolution. The body will discuss budget supplemental appropriations and a contract waiver for a sole vendor.

• Ordinance 16: $160,736 Planning Fund appropriation from DCED EOOH Grant and creation of an Existing Owner Occupied Housing Bureau
• Ordinance 17: Waiver of bid requirements for a sole vendor contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI)
• Ordinance for $77,330 Library Fund budget supplemental appropriation for State Aid-District Deferred Revenue
• Resolution to exonerate outstanding 2023 property tax, penalties, interest, and fees for Parcel No. 41-004-008.0-004.02

General

The Personnel Committee will consider an ordinance to set the salary for a part‑time Assistant Public Defender. It will also discuss the possible appointment of Karen Tobin to the Erie County Board of Health, with a term ending December 31, 2028. A further item is the possible appointment of Carl J. Anderson III to the Erie County Community College Board of Trustees, replacing Rev. Dr. Charles Mock, with a term ending August 31, 2026.

• Ordinance to establish salary for part‑time Assistant Public Defender
• Possible appointment of Karen Tobin to Erie County Board of Health (term expires Dec 31 2028)
• Possible appointment of Carl J. Anderson III to Erie County Community College Board of Trustees (term expires Aug 31 2026)

County Council

The Erie County Council will consider several ordinances, including a $160,736 supplemental appropriation from a DCED grant and the creation of an Existing Owner Occupied Housing Bureau. It will also vote on overriding the executive’s vetoes of two prior ordinances and on a sole‑vendor contract with ESRI after waiving standard bid requirements. Additional items include appointments to the Community College Board of Trustees, the Workforce Development Board, and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission.

• Ordinance 16, 2025 – $160,736 supplemental appropriation from DCED EOOH grant and creation of an Existing Owner Occupied Housing Bureau
• Ordinance 17, 2025 – Waiver of bid requirements and approval of a sole‑vendor contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI)
• Ordinance 14, 2025 – Council action to override the executive’s veto of Ordinance 11, 2025
• Ordinance 15, 2025 – Council action to override the executive’s veto of Ordinance 12, 2025
• Possible appointment of Carl J. Anderson, III to the Erie County Community College Board of Trustees

The council accepted the March 11 minutes unanimously. It adopted Ordinance 13 amending the public safety telecommunicators labor agreement (7‑0). It passed Ordinance 14 to override the executive’s veto of Ordinance 11 (7‑0) and Ordinance 15 to override the veto of Ordinance 12 (5‑2). It approved three board appointments and tabled one pending appointment.

• Accepted March 11 minutes (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 13, public safety labor amendment (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 14, overriding executive veto of Ordinance 11 (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 15, overriding executive veto of Ordinance 12 (5‑2)
• Approved Resolution 5, amendment to IGT agreement (7‑0)
• Tabled appointment of Carl J. Anderson to Community College Board (7‑0)
• Approved appointment of Jack Hewitt to NWPA Job Connect board (7‑0)
• Approved appointment of Sara Shinsky to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (7‑0)

General

The Erie County Finance Committee is meeting to review three ordinances. These include a labor agreement amendment and a budget supplemental appropriation for housing.

• Ordinance 13, 2025: Memorandum of Agreement for Public Safety Telecommunicators in the AFSCME Clerical/Technical Labor Agreement
• Supplemental appropriation of $160,736 from DCED Existing Owner Occupied Housing (EOOH) Grant
• Creation of an Existing Owner Occupied Housing Bureau
• Sole vendor contract between Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) and the County of Erie

General

The Personnel Committee will consider three appointments. One is Carl J. Anderson III to the Erie County Community College Board of Trustees, replacing Rev. Dr. Charles Mock. Another is the reappointment of Jack Hewitt to the NWPA Job Connect Workforce Development Board. The third is Sara Shinsky to the Erie County Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission, replacing Paul Kokhanevich.

• Appointment of Carl J. Anderson III to the Erie County Community College Board of Trustees; replaces Rev. Dr. Charles Mock; term expires August 31, 2026
• Reappointment of Jack Hewitt to the NWPA Job Connect Workforce Development Board; term expires June 30, 2029
• Appointment of Sara Shinsky to the Erie County Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission; replaces Paul Kokhanevich; term expires December 31, 2025

General

The Erie County Board of Elections will consider relocating polling places for Ward 4 District 6 and District 7 from St. Andrew’s Parish Chapel Building (1116 W. 7th St.) to Strong Vincent Middle School (1330 W. 8th St.). The board will also consider authorizing county funds to pay for postage on mail‑in and absentee ballots. Additionally, the board will discuss learning management solutions for online poll worker training. Routine items include a public hearing, approval of minutes from the February 11, 2025 special meeting, and an election report.

• Relocation of polling locations for Ward 4 District 6 and District 7 to Strong Vincent Middle School, 1330 W. 8th St., Erie, PA 16502
• Possible authorization of county funds to pay for postage on mail‑in and absentee ballots
• Discussion of learning management solutions for online poll worker training
• Approval of minutes from the February 11, 2025 special meeting
• Public hearing

County Council

The Erie County Council will consider several ordinances, including Ordinance 9 authorizing a $700,000 letter of credit for Pleasant Ridge Manor. It will also review supplemental budget appropriations for adult probation and the courts computer bureau, and an amendment restricting county resource use. New business includes an amendment for public safety telecommunicators and a possible appointment to the Drug & Alcohol Advisory Board.

• Ordinance 9: Approve $700,000 Letter of Credit for Pleasant Ridge Manor
• Ordinance 10: Supplemental appropriation of $227,789 for Adult Probation
• Ordinance 11: Amend code to restrict county resource use to official business
• Ordinance 12: Supplemental appropriation of $138,793 for Courts Computer Bureau
• Possible appointment of Jill Seus Starr to the Erie County Drug & Alcohol Advisory Board

General

The Personnel Committee will consider an ordinance to amend Ordinance 89, 2023, and to approve a Memorandum of Agreement covering the AFSCME Clerical/Technical labor agreement for public safety telecommunicators. The committee will also discuss the possible appointment of Jill Seus Starr, MA, LPC, CCDP‑D, to the Erie County Drug & Alcohol Advisory Board, with a term ending December 31, 2027. Both items are scheduled for the March 6, 2025 meeting following the Finance Meeting.

• Amend Ordinance 89 (2023) and approve Memorandum of Agreement for public safety telecommunicators AFSCME labor agreement
• Consider appointment of Jill Seus Starr to Erie County Drug & Alcohol Advisory Board (term through Dec 31, 2027)

General

The Finance Committee will consider four ordinances at its March 6 meeting. Ordinance 9 authorizes a guaranty agreement and a $700,000 letter of credit for Pleasant Ridge Manor. Ordinance 10 provides a $227,789 supplemental appropriation for juvenile probation. Ordinance 11 amends the administrative code to restrict county resource use to official business, and a fourth ordinance proposes a $138,793 supplemental appropriation for the Courts Computer Bureau.

• Ordinance 9, 2025: Approve $700,000 Letter of Credit from Pleasant Ridge Manor to First National Bank of Pennsylvania.
• Ordinance 10, 2025: Supplemental General Fund appropriation of $227,789 for juvenile probation line items.
• Ordinance 11, 2025: Amend Administrative Code to limit county resource use to official government business.
• Unnumbered Ordinance, 2025: Proposed $138,793 supplemental appropriation for revised revenue and expenditures in the Courts Computer Bureau.

County Council

The Erie County Council will vote on several new ordinances and a resolution at its February 25 meeting. Items include a $700,000 Letter of Credit guarantee for Pleasant Ridge Manor, a $227,789 supplemental appropriation for juvenile probation, and new rules limiting county resource use. The council also will direct the Auditor General to investigate the county’s budget and accounting practices for 2023‑2025, and consider appointments to advisory boards.

• Ordinance 9, 2025 – Authorizes a $700,000 Letter of Credit agreement for Pleasant Ridge Manor
• Ordinance 10, 2025 – Approves a $227,789 supplemental appropriation for juvenile probation
• Ordinance 11, 2025 – Amends the administrative code to restrict county resource use to official business
• Resolution 4, 2025 – Directs the Chief Clerk to request an Auditor General investigation of the 2023‑2025 budget and accounting policies
• Appointment of Jennifer G. Kubiak to the Erie County Library Advisory Board (term expires Dec 31 2027)

County Council

The Erie County Finance Committee will discuss a resolution to file suit regarding the 2025 Annual Budget and tax collection. The body is also reviewing a guaranty agreement for Pleasant Ridge Manor and a budget appropriation for Juvenile Probation.

• Resolution 3, 2025: Directing the Solicitor to file suit to enforce the 2025 Annual Budget
• Ordinance for a $700,000 Letter of Credit Agreement from Pleasant Ridge to First National Bank of Pennsylvania
• General Fund Budget Supplemental Appropriation of $227,789 for Juvenile Probation

County Council

The Erie County Council Personnel Committee will review a salary ordinance for a part-time Assistant Public Defender. The body will also consider three appointments to county advisory boards.

• Ordinance Number 8, 2025: 2025 Appointed Official Salary Ordinance-Part Time Assistant Public Defender
• Possible appointment of Jennifer G. Kubiak to the Erie County Library Advisory Board
• Possible appointment of Mary Jane Gilson to Erie County Care Management
• Possible appointment of Donald P. Claypoole to the Erie County Children and Youth Advisory Board

General

The Erie County Board of Elections will hold its regular meeting. It will consider approving Resolution 1 of 2025 to award the request‑for‑proposal for ballot printing and mailing for the primary and general elections. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, a public hearing, and approval of minutes from three prior meetings.

• Possible approval of Resolution 1 of 2025 to award the RFP for ballot printing and mailing for the primary and general elections
• Approval of minutes from the November 25, 2024 meeting
• Approval of minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting
• Approval of minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting

County Council

The Erie County Council will review several items at its February 11 meeting, including an old ordinance setting elected officials' salaries for 2026‑2029. New business includes a salary ordinance for a part‑time assistant public defender, a resolution to apply for Pennsylvania Municipal Assistance funds, and a resolution directing the council’s solicitor to file a lawsuit to enforce the 2025 budget and stop illegal tax collection. The council will also discuss possible appointments to the Housing Authority, Human Relations Commission, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commission, and a potential sale of a parcel of unsold property.

• Ordinance No. 7, 2025 – Elected Officials Salary Ordinance 2026‑2029 (old business)
• Ordinance No. 8, 2025 – Appointed Official Salary Ordinance for Part‑Time Assistant Public Defender (new business)
• Resolution No. 2, 2025 – Authorizing application to the Pennsylvania Municipal Assistance Program
• Resolution No. 3, 2025 – Directing Council’s solicitor to file suit to enforce the 2025 budget and halt illegal tax collection
• Possible sale of a parcel (Index 15‑020‑045.0‑107.00) to Erica R. King, Pennsylvania Ave, 45 × 67 ft

General

The Personnel Committee will consider an ordinance to set the salary for a part‑time Assistant Public Defender. The committee will also consider the possible appointment of Lawrence Brown to the Erie County Housing Authority, with a term ending Dec 31 2029. Additionally, the committee will discuss the possible appointment of Gregory Gnacinski to the Erie County Human Relations Commission, with a term ending Dec 31 2028.

• Ordinance to set salary for part‑time Assistant Public Defender
• Possible appointment of Lawrence Brown to Erie County Housing Authority (term expires Dec 31 2029)
• Possible appointment of Gregory Gnacinski to Erie County Human Relations Commission (term expires Dec 31 2028)

General

The Erie County Finance Committee will meet on February 6, 2025. It will conduct a first reading of Ordinance No. 7, 2025 establishing elected‑official salary levels for 2026‑2029. The committee will consider a resolution to authorize an application to the Pennsylvania Municipal Assistance Program. It will also discuss a possible sale of an unsold property parcel (Index 15‑020‑045.0‑107.00) offered by Erica R. King for a 45 × 67‑foot site on Pennsylvania Ave.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 7, 2025 – “Elected Officials Salary Ordinance 2026‑2029.”
• Consideration of a resolution authorizing an application to the Pennsylvania Municipal Assistance Program.
• Discussion of a possible sale of Parcel Index 15‑020‑045.0‑107.00, offered by Erica R. King for a 45 × 67‑foot site on Pennsylvania Ave.

General

The council will review several pending ordinances, including a $124,227 supplemental budget appropriation for cold case DNA testing, a waiver of bid requirements for an ESRI contract with the Health Department, and a salary ordinance for a full‑time assistant public defender. New business includes approving an audit agreement with Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC, setting elected officials' salaries for 2026‑2029, and considering appointments to various county boards. The agenda also lists a possible sale of a parcel at 10155 W Peach St, Platea Borough.

• Ordinance 1: $124,227 supplemental appropriation for prosecuting cold cases using DNA grant
• Ordinance 2: Waiver of bid for sole‑vendor contract between ESRI and Erie County Health Department
• Ordinance 5: Salary ordinance for full‑time assistant public defender
• Ordinance 6: Audit agreement with Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC for FY 2024
• Ordinance 7: Elected officials salary ordinance for 2026‑2029

General

The Erie County Council Personnel Committee will discuss a salary ordinance for the Full Time Assistant Public Defender. The committee will also consider four appointments to county commissions and boards.

• Ordinance Number 5, 2025: 2025 Appointed Official Salary Ordinance-Full Time Assistant Public Defender
• Possible appointment of Anthony Simmons to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission
• Possible appointment of Lori Robson to the Erie County Drug & Alcohol Advisory Board
• Possible appointment of Kristie Nosich to the Erie County Drug & Alcohol Advisory Board
• Possible appointment of the Honorable Philip English to the Erie County Redevelopment Authority

General

The Erie County Finance Committee will review several ordinances and resolutions. The body is considering a budget supplemental appropriation and two vendor contract waivers.

• Ordinance 1, 2025: $124,227 supplemental appropriation for Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Grant
• Ordinance 2, 2025: Sole vendor contract between ESRI and the Erie County Health Department
• Appointment of Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC for audits for year ending December 31, 2024
• Possible sale of parcel 38-013-017.0-002.51 at 10155 W PEACH ST to Christopher Cunningham

County Council

The council will consider several ordinances, including a $124,227 supplemental appropriation for DNA cold‑case prosecutions, a waiver of bid requirements for a sole‑vendor contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), and retainer agreements for the council solicitor and deputy solicitor. It will also review possible appointments to the Gaming Revenue Authority, Human Relations Commission, and Land Bank, and evaluate offers to sell three parcels of unsold property. The meeting also includes routine items such as the pledge of allegiance, public hearing, and reports from county officials.

• Ordinance 1, 2025: $124,227 General Fund Budget Supplemental Appropriation for DNA cold‑case prosecutions (Finance Committee)
• Ordinance 2, 2025: Waiver of bid requirements and sole‑vendor contract with ESRI for the Erie County Health Department (Finance Committee)
• Ordinance 3, 2025: County Council Solicitor Retainer (Personnel Committee)
• Ordinance 4, 2025: County Council Deputy Solicitor Retainer (Personnel Committee)
• Possible sale of parcel Index 14-010-022.0-116.00 to Laura Fox for REED ST, City of Erie

General

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

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

General

The Erie County Personnel Committee will consider ordinances for the 2025 salaries of the Assistant Public Defender and the County Council's solicitor and deputy solicitor. The committee will also vote on the possible appointment of a member to the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority and two reappointments to the Human Relations Commission and Erie County Land Bank.

• Ordinance for 2025 County Council Solicitor Retainer
• Ordinance for 2025 County Council Deputy Solicitor Retainer
• Possible appointment to Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority
• Possible reappointment to Erie County Land Bank
• Possible appointment to Human Relations Commission

General

The Finance Committee will consider a supplemental appropriation of $124,227 to fund DNA‑based cold‑case prosecutions and create new line items. It will also vote on a waiver of bid requirements and a sole‑vendor contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for the Erie County Health Department. Finally, the committee will review offers to purchase four unsold property parcels from the county repository.

• Ordinance for a $124,227 supplemental appropriation for prosecuting cold cases using a DNA grant and creating new line items
• Ordinance approving waiver of bid requirements and a sole‑vendor contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. for the Erie County Health Department
• Offer by Laura Fox for a parcel on REED ST (Index 14-010-022.0-116.00)
• Offer by Taquanta Gray for a parcel on E 20 ST, 40 × 105 E of 1320 E 20 ST (Index 15-021-007.0-223.00)
• Offer by Patrick Groner Jr. for a parcel on E.S. 1820 Fairmount Pkwy, 44 × 138 (Index 18-051-024.0-223.00)

County Council

The County Council is meeting to nominate and elect a Chair and Vice Chair. This is an organization meeting to establish leadership for the body.

• Nomination of Council Chair
• Nomination of Council Vice Chair