Venango County, Pennsylvania

Election Board

The Venango County Election Board met to review voter registration statistics and updates. The board decided to change the Rockland Township polling location.

• Approval of Rockland Township polling location change from Rockland VFD to the Rockland United Methodist Church

The Election Board approved the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting. It also approved changing the Rockland Township polling location from the Rockland VFD to the Rockland United Methodist Church. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (aye all)
• Approved Rockland Township polling location change to Rockland United Methodist Church (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve several human services contract renewals for 2026-2027 and a resolution modifying Community Development Block Grant activities. The meeting also includes sessions for the Election Board and Retirement Board to handle administrative updates and pension disbursements.

• Approval of Resolution No. 2026-17 regarding FFY2022 and FFY2025 Community Development Block Grant Fund Activities
• Approval of Resolution 18-2026 LERTA
• Proposed contract renewal with Center for Family Services for supervised visitation ($200,000) and trauma counseling ($115,500)
• Proposed contract renewal with Youth Alternatives, Inc. for after school programs (max $187,812)
• Election Board proposal to change Rockland Township Polling Location to Rockland United Methodist Church

The board approved a motion to amend the agenda, adding four items, and the amendment passed unanimously. Commissioners also approved the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. The Court Administration item to ratify an agreement for juvenile detention services with Jefferson County, Ohio, was approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda amendment to add four items (court admin, park contracts, consulting) – aye all
• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes – aye all
• Ratified agreement for juvenile detention services with Jefferson County, OH – aye all

Retirement Board

The Venango County Retirement Board approved the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting and accepted a series of retirement‑related actions. It authorized the issuance of pension checks to dozens of former employees, accepted new participants into the Retirement Fund System, and approved the superannuation retirement of Mark T. Seiqworth with a monthly annuity of $2,999.90. The board also recorded the death of Carlotta A. Fox and applied policy actions to individuals who missed filing deadlines.

• Treasurer authorized pension checks totaling $84,? (e.g., $415.76 to David Bailey, $5,615.47 to Layla Emiq_, $27,052.10 to Matthew Hillyard, $40,749.27 to Nicole Snyder, etc.) to be disbursed on 07/31/2026
• Approved entry of new employees into the Retirement Fund System with percentages ranging from 9% to 14% (e.g., Heather Campbell 9%, Daniel Koehler 14%)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Mark T. Seiqworth effective 6/21/2026 with a monthly annuity of $2,999.90 and a pro‑rata benefit of $999.97 for ten days in June
• Recorded death of retiree Carlotta A. Fox on 5/20/2026; no pension benefit payable to estate
• Applied policy to individuals who failed to file withdrawal documents, resulting in vested pension funds (James Smith) or deduction of accumulated amounts (Brendan Domres, Terry Looney‑Stevens, Joel Mackler, Christopher Pollitt, Collyn Sigler, Rekina Smith) effective 5/01/2026

The Retirement Board approved the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting and accepted Attachment A, which adds twelve employees to the retirement fund system and authorizes check payments to sixteen retirees on July 31, 2026. The board also approved the superannuation retirement of Mark T. Seiqworth effective June 21, 2026. A notice of retiree Carlotta A. Fox’s death was recorded, and the board confirmed that several members failed to file withdrawal documents, so their deductions will be withdrawn per policy.

• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (aye all)
• Accepted Attachment A adding 12 employees to the Retirement Fund System (aye all)
• Authorized check issuances to 16 retirees on 07/31/2026 (amounts $355.95–$40,749.27) (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Mark T. Seiqworth, effective 6/21/2026 (monthly annuity $2,999.90) (aye all)
• Recorded death of retiree Carlotta A. Fox on 5/20/2026 (no benefit payable) (aye all)
• Confirmed pension withdrawals for James Smith, Brendan Domres, Terry Looney‑Stevens, Joel Mackler, Christopher Pollitt, Collyn Sigler, and Rekina Smith due to missing documents (policy applied) (aye all)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (aye all)

Planning Commission Board

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission holds a regular meeting. The board will discuss the draft of the annual report. Public comment is accepted on agenda items and general matters.

• Discussion of Annual Report Draft

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The Venango County Economic Development Authority is holding a regular meeting. No specific decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda; items include approval of minutes, financial review, and staff reports.

• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2026 regular meeting
• Financial review and financial report
• Ongoing projects and staff report

Salary Board

The Venango County Salary Board met on June 9, 2026 and voted to approve the items listed in Attachment B. The approved actions include creating new positions, reallocating existing roles, and reclassifying several prison staff titles, with effective dates ranging from March 30 to June 1, 2026. The board also adopted updates to county pay grades and eliminated the step program for Human Services, effective July 5, 2026.

• Create Director of Finance position, Grade 135, effective May 4, 2026
• Reallocate Data Collector to Field Assessor, effective March 30, 2026
• Create Courts Legal Intern position, effective May 19, 2026
• Reclassify prison positions (Field Training Officer, Corporal, Major) effective June 1, 2026
• Create Park Maintenance Worker position, effective March 30, 2026

The board approved the minutes from the December 9, 2025 Salary Board meeting. It also approved the salary actions listed in Attachment B, which include creations, reallocations, reclassifications and abolitions of positions. The Salary Board Narrative describing pay‑grade updates and policy changes was approved as well. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Dec. 9, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Attachment B salary actions (unanimous)
• Approved Salary Board Narrative on pay‑grade updates (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:41 p.m. (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board approved the entry of 10 employees into the Retirement Fund System and the retirement of two individuals. The board also authorized the disbursement of contribution withdrawals for seven former employees.

• Approved superannuation retirement for Richard O. Goldsmith with a monthly annuity of $1,856.70
• Approved superannuation retirement for Natalie G. Desko with a $16,454.31 lump sum and monthly annuity of $247.47
• Authorized contribution withdrawals for 7 individuals, including $4,424.10 for Drew Mears and $2,097.45 for Alyssa Kapp
• Added 10 employees to the Retirement Fund System
• Vesting of pension funds for Albert Abramovic effective 1/31/2026

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting. It approved adding ten employees to the Retirement Fund System with the listed effective dates and contribution percentages. The board authorized the Treasurer to issue checks to seven individuals withdrawing their contributions plus interest on June 30, 2026. It also approved the superannuation retirements of Richard O. Goldsmith and Natalie G. Desko, including their annuity and lump‑sum benefits, and accepted the related items in Attachment A.

• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (aye all)
• Approved addition of ten employees to Retirement Fund System (effective dates listed)
• Approved Treasurer’s issuance of checks to seven individuals on 06/30/2026 (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Richard O. Goldsmith effective 5/02/2026 (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Natalie G. Desko effective 2/07/2026 (aye all)
• Accepted Attachment A items (aye all)
• Recorded Albert Abramovic’s pension vesting effective 1/31/2026
• Noted withdrawals for Rebecca Seigworth, Andrew Henderson, Emily Crate per policy

Commissioner Board

The Venango County Commissioners will vote on minutes from the May 12 meeting and consider public comments. They will approve a series of contracts and awards, including legal services, construction, lease, and numerous health‑service agreements. Several contracts involve specific dollar amounts for mental‑health, substance‑use, and senior nutrition services.

• Approve contract with Attorney Bruce Getsinger to serve as Hearing Officer for Domestic Relations
• Approve renewal of Alpine Springs Rehabilitation & Recovery Center contract (services $327 and $541 per resident)
• Approve renewal of The Pointe mental‑health drop‑in center contract up to $160,900 plus $23,200 for a warming/cooling center
• Approve renewal of Greenfield Counseling outpatient methadone treatment at $95 per week
• Approve Nutrition, Inc. meals contract with rates $5.89‑$6.07 per senior meal

The Venango County Commissioners approved several administrative and service contracts. These included a hearing officer for domestic relations, airport rehabilitation work, and multiple renewals for human services providers.

• Approved contract with Bruce Getsinger as Domestic Relations Hearing Officer (aye all)
• Approved IA Construction Corporation for Runway 3-21 Rehabilitation, pending solicitor changes (aye all)
• Approved lease of Hangar 12-02 with Todd Schiffer (aye all)
• Approved June 9, 2026 agenda (aye all)
• Approved May 12, 2026 meeting minutes (aye all)

Election Board

The Election Board approved minutes from the May 12 meeting and certified the 2026 Primary Election, reporting 6,422 voters participated (20.77% turnout). Director Laura Anna will present at a FLEX event on running for public office. No public comment was offered on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026 meeting
• Certification of 2026 Primary Election: 6,422 voters, 20.77% turnout
• Laura Anna to present at a FLEX event regarding running for public office
• Interim board member Vince Witherup praised the election process and director Laura Anna

The board voted to approve the minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting unanimously. The 2026 Primary Election was certified, showing 6,422 voters participated (20.77% turnout). The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved May 12, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Certified 2026 Primary Election results (6,422 voters, 20.77% turnout)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

Planning Commission Board

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the April 21 meeting, hear public comments, and consider a land development proposal for an AutoZone in Cranberry Township. The board will also review a draft of the agency’s annual report and an update to its fee schedule.

• Approval of 4/21/2026 meeting minutes
• Subdivision and land development proposal: AutoZone – Cranberry Township
• Review of Annual Report Draft
• Fee Schedule Update

The board approved the minutes from the April 21 meeting. It then granted conditional approval for the Auto Zone retail auto parts store proposed at 6945 US Route 322 in Cranberry Township. No other actions were taken on agenda items.

• Approved April 21 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Granted conditional approval for Auto Zone retail store proposal (unanimous)

Venango County Economic Development Authority

This is a largely procedural meeting of the Venango County Economic Development Authority. The board will approve prior minutes, review finances, and hear reports on ongoing projects. The only substantive action is adjourning into executive session to discuss a real estate matter.

• Executive session regarding a real estate matter
• Approval of March 17, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Financial report review
• Ongoing projects staff report

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board reviewed and approved the entry of seven employees into the Retirement Fund System. The board also authorized several contribution withdrawals and beneficiary payments following the deaths of retirees.

• Approval of contribution withdrawals for 9 individuals, including a $15,484.11 payment to Samantha Warner
• Authorization of four beneficiary payments of $41,602.32 each following the death of Mary M. Snow
• Enrollment of 7 new employees into the Retirement Fund System
• Permission for Karen Burress to purchase previous service time for $586.20
• Notice of death for retirees Dorothy L. Davis and Helen V. Rankin

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting. It then accepted Attachment A, authorizing the addition of new employees to the retirement fund, issuing several pension and beneficiary checks, granting a service‑time purchase, and confirming a vesting election. All motions passed without dissent and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Attachment A items (unanimous)
• Added nine employees to the Retirement Fund System
• Authorized pension checks to nine individuals totaling $22,? (see list)
• Authorized four beneficiary checks of $41,602.32 each for Mary M. Snow’s estate
• Granted Karen Burress permission to purchase service time for $586.20
• Approved Torin Lehmier vesting effective 1/07/2026
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Election Board

The Election Board met to review voter registration and mail-in ballot statistics for the May 19, 2026, primary election. The board noted the deadline for requesting mail-in ballots and the return deadline for those ballots.

• 2,495 mail-in/absentee ballots requested
• 1,395 mail-in/absentee ballots returned
• Primary election date: 5/19/26
• Mail-in/absentee ballot return deadline: 8 p.m. on 5/19/26

The board voted to approve the minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting, with all commissioners voting aye. No public comments were made on the agenda items, which included voter registration statistics and mail‑in ballot deadlines. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The Venango County Commissioners will consider approving a lease-purchase contract with Johnson Controls for the prison, along with several other contracts and resolutions. They will also receive updates on preparations for the May 19 primary election and approve multiple human services contract renewals. The meeting includes separate Election Board and Retirement Board sessions.

• Approval of lease-purchase contract with Johnson Controls for prison equipment
• Approval of contract with Guard 1 for prison security
• Approval of Resolution 2026-15 for Community Development Block Grant activities
• Renewal of human services contracts (Attachment C) including Whitling Counseling, The Pointe, Regional Counseling Center, and others
• Approval of Resolution 2026-14 for signatory authority with PennDOT

The board amended the agenda to add a proclamation item and approved the April 14 minutes. They ratified several contracts—including a court software contract, prison lease and tracking contracts, and community‑services agreements—and approved all human‑services contracts listed in Attachment C. The board also approved fiscal warrants totaling $5,993,887.81.

• Approved agenda amendment adding item 14.f. proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified contract with GovAl Software Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved prison contracts with Johnson Controls (lease‑to‑purchase) and Guard 1 (tracking rounds) (unanimous, pending solicitor changes)
• Ratified community‑services contracts with 1200.aero, Inc. and Plunketts Pest Control (unanimous, pending solicitor changes)
• Approved all Human Services contracts listed in Attachment C (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal warrants totaling $5,993,887.81 (unanimous)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The Board of Inspectors approved the April 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. They accepted the Human Resources personnel report and the Warden's report, each with all members voting aye. The board also noted the appointment of Mike Anderson as Fiscal Director. No other business was acted upon.

• Approved April 2026 minutes (ayes all)
• Accepted Human Resources personnel report (ayes all)
• Approved Warden's report (ayes all)
• Acknowledged Mike Anderson replacing Diona Brick as Fiscal Director (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (ayes all)

Planning Commission Board

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission Board will hold a regular meeting on April 21, 2026. The agenda is largely procedural: approval of minutes, public comment periods, and standard reports from staff and committees. No specific substantive items such as rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of February 17, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Public comment on agenda items and general public comment
• Subdivision and land development discussion (no specifics listed)
• Special purpose matters and executive director/staff reports
• Officer and committee reports including COG representatives

The commission approved the minutes from the February 17, 2026 meeting. The staff and board acknowledged a resident's complaint about a land‑development issue in Cornplanter Township and agreed to assist with follow‑up. A motion to adjourn the meeting was adopted at 5:18 PM.

• Approved 02/17/2026 meeting minutes (all approved)
• Agreed to assist with follow‑up on Cornplanter Township land‑development complaint
• Motion to adjourn adopted (5:18 PM)

Election Board

The Election Board met to discuss voter registration and the May 19 Primary Election. The board appointed Vince Witherup to replace Commissioner Sam Breene for the primary and approved a contract for election services.

• Approval of contract with Terry L. Williams for 2026 election services
• Appointment of Vince Witherup to replace Commissioner Sam Breene for the primary election
• Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing on voting machines began the week of April 14
• Primary Election date set for May 19

The Election Board approved the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also approved a contract with Terry L. Williams for election services in 2026, again unanimously. The board noted that Logic and Accuracy testing on voting machines began this week and that the primary election is scheduled for May 19. No other business was acted upon.

• Approved March 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Terry L. Williams for 2026 election services (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Venango County Retirement Board approved the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting. It authorized the entry of several employees into the Retirement Fund system and approved the issuance of checks to individuals withdrawing contributions plus interest on April 30, 2026. The board also approved the superannuation retirement of Joseph Janidlo Ill, effective February 10, 2026, with a lump‑sum withdrawal of $98,144.16 and a monthly annuity of $1,113.86. Additional items noted the automatic withdrawal of deductions for members who failed to file required pension documents.

• Approved entry of 13 employees into the Retirement Fund system with effective dates in March 2026 and contribution percentages ranging from 9% to 19%
• Authorized checks to 14 individuals (e.g., Chevelle Bish $483.46, Hayden Burnett $3,441.06, Tiffani Manning $6,873.41) for disbursement on 04/30/2026
• Approved superannuation retirement of Joseph Janidlo Ill, effective 02/10/2026, with a $98,144.16 lump‑sum withdrawal and a $1,113.86 monthly annuity
• Recorded that 10 members failed to file pension withdrawal documents, triggering automatic deduction withdrawals per board policy
• Approved the minutes from the February 10, 2026 Retirement Board meeting

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting. It approved the addition of thirteen employees to the Retirement Fund System and authorized checks for fourteen individuals withdrawing contributions. The board also approved the superannuation retirement of Joseph Janidlo Ill and accepted all items listed in Attachment A.

• Approved February 10, 2026 minutes (aye all)
• Approved entry of 13 employees into the Retirement Fund System (aye all)
• Approved issuance of checks to 14 retirees for contributions plus interest (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Joseph Janidlo Ill (aye all)
• Accepted all items in Attachment A (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to approve multiple contract renewals for substance use disorder treatment services and various planning projects. The meeting also includes sessions for the Election Board and Retirement Board to handle personnel changes and fund disbursements.

• Approval of contracts for substance use disorder services including Ellen O’Brien Gaiser Addiction Center ($294/day) and Sojourner House ($408.45/day)
• Approval of agreement with Mahantango Enterprises for tire recycling
• Approval of DCNR grant funding and commitment for Two Mile Park Justus Lake Boat Launch/Fishing Pier Project
• Approval of agreement with LSSE for surveying and engineering work at Moody Park in Cranberry
• Retirement Board approval of a $98,144.16 lump sum payment for Joseph Janidlo III

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 10 minutes. It ratified an amendment with Southern Healthcare for electronic medical records and contracts with the Butler County Hazardous Materials Response Team, Huckestein Mechanical, and a hangar lease with Glenn Usechak. Commissioners also approved a package of human‑services substance‑use disorder contracts, adopted fiscal warrants totaling $3,856,037.44, and approved the 2026 cost‑allocation plan.

• Approved agenda (aye all)
• Approved March 10 minutes (aye all)
• Ratified amendment with Southern Healthcare for electronic medical records (aye all)
• Ratified contract with Butler County Hazardous Materials Response Team (aye all)
• Approved hangar lease with Glenn Usechak for hangar 12‑14 (aye all)
• Approved Human Services contracts (Attachment C) (aye all)
• Approved fiscal warrants totaling $3,856,037.44 (aye all)
• Approved 2026 Cost Allocation Plan (aye all)

Land Bank

The Land Bank Board accepted the Treasurer's financial report. It approved the purchase of 120 Wilson Street at the judicial sale on behalf of Sugarcreek Borough. The board also approved a dumpster rental for 1006 Maple Shade Road and authorized Ken Bryan to meet with Rich Winkler to draft a policy amendment, which will be reviewed at the next meeting. A motion to table changes to prior minutes and the motion to adjourn were both approved.

• Accepted Treasurer's report (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of 120 Wilson Street for Sugarcreek Borough (all in favor)
• Approved dumpster rental request for 1006 Maple Shade Road (all in favor)
• Authorized Ken Bryan to meet with Rich Winkler to add policy amendment (all in favor)
• Tabled changes to last month's minutes regarding Polk Borough dumpster vote (all in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in favor)

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The Venango County Economic Development Authority will consider ratifying the Dagostino Electronic Services proposal and approving a lease listing agreement. The board will also review the latest financial report and a pro forma projection. The meeting will conclude with an executive‑session discussion of a real‑estate matter.

• Ratification of Dagostino Electronic Services proposal
• Lease Listing Agreement
• Financial Report review
• Proforma Review
• Executive session on real‑estate matter

Planning Commission Board

Land Bank

The board accepted the 01/08/2026 meeting minutes and the Treasurer's report, both unanimously. Commissioners approved adding a $100 fee to every tax or sheriff sale for demolition of blighted properties. The board also approved reimbursement for Polk Borough's dumpster request and adjourned the meeting, all with unanimous support.

• Accepted 01/08/2026 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted Treasurer's report (all in favor)
• Approved $100 fee addition to each tax/sheriff sale (all in favor)
• Approved reimbursement request for Polk Borough dumpster (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:00 PM (all in favor)

Commissioner Board

The Venango County Board of Commissioners will vote on several items, including a new ordinance that adds a $100 fee to any property sold through an estate tax sale or foreclosure. They will also approve multiple service contracts for fire alarm systems, 911 communications equipment, and generator maintenance. Additional agenda items cover fee structures for land development reviews and a resolution to increase bids for unsold property repositories.

• Ordinance #02-2026: impose a $100 fee on the sale of any property sold by estate tax sale or foreclosure
• Contract with Cummins Sales and Service to service 911 generators
• Contract with Fire Fighter Sales and Service Co. for purchase and installation of fire alarm systems
• Contract with SBM Electronics Inc. for voice logger and timeclock (911)
• Resolution #06-2026 to set fees for review of proposed land developments and subdivisions

The Venango County Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance #02-2026, which imposes a $100 fee on any property sold through an estate tax sale or foreclosure. They also approved several contracts for fire alarm systems, 911 communications equipment, and generator servicing, as well as fiscal warrants totaling $3,871,237.02. Additional approvals included human‑services contracts, commissioner committee appointments, and proclamations recognizing local events.

• Approved Ordinance #02-2026 imposing $100 fee on estate tax sale or foreclosure properties (aye all)
• Approved contract with Fire Fighter Sales and Service Co. for fire alarm systems (aye all)
• Approved contract with SBM Electronics Inc. for 911 voice logger and timeclock (aye all)
• Approved contract with Cummins Sales and Service to service 911 generators (aye all)
• Approved fiscal warrants totaling $3,871,237.02 (aye all)
• Approved Human Services contracts and ratifications listed in Attachment C (aye all)
• Approved Commissioner appointments to committees (aye all)
• Approved Proclamation for 4H Week and for William J. Clyde’s 100th birthday (aye all)

Salary Board

The Venango County Salary Board met on March 10, 2026. The board approved the salary actions listed in Attachment B, including reclassifying the Deputy Director of Planning to Planning Manager, reallocating a Land Use Planner position, abolishing a Planning Appropriations position, and creating a temporary Domestic Relations Director position. Motions were made by Commissioners and seconded by the Treasurer, and all were adopted. No public comment was received.

• Reclassify Deputy Director of Planning to Planning Manager, effective 2/16/26
• Reallocate Land Use Planner position, effective 2/16/26
• Abolish Planning Appropriations position, effective 2/16/26
• Create temporary Domestic Relations Director position, effective 3/5/26, to be abolished upon retirement of the current director

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the December 9, 2025 Salary Board meeting. Commissioners also approved the salary actions listed in Attachment B, which include reclassifications, reallocations, an abolition, and a temporary creation of positions. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Dec. 9, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Attachment B salary actions (reclassify, reallocate, abolish, create) (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Election Board

The Venango County Election Board reviewed voter registration statistics, introduced new voting stickers for the upcoming primary, and confirmed the primary election date of May 19, 2026. No motions or decisions were made during the meeting.

• Voter registration statistics presented
• New voting stickers for the primary election unveiled
• Primary election scheduled for May 19, 2026

Commissioners voted to approve the minutes from the February 10, 2026 election board meeting, with all members in favor. The board also shared election updates, including voter‑registration numbers, new primary‑election stickers, and the May 19 primary date. No other actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned at 4:37 p.m.

• Approved February 10, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Venango County Retirement Board approved the minutes from the February 2026 meeting and considered items for the Retirement Fund System. The board approved checks for pension withdrawals totaling over $42,000 and approved the superannuation retirement of Jeffrey Wonderling with a monthly annuity of $1,579.14.

• Approval of pension withdrawals totaling $42,645.51
• Approval of superannuation retirement for Jeffrey Wonderling
• Approval of new employees entering the Retirement Fund System
• Processing of withdrawals for employees who failed to file documents
• Approval of minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 10 meeting. It then approved the items in Attachment A, which include adding nine employees to the retirement fund, issuing pension checks to thirteen individuals, approving the retirement of Jeffrey Wonderling, and noting the deaths of two retirees with no benefits. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved February 10, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved entry of nine employees into the retirement fund system (unanimous)
• Approved pension disbursements to thirteen individuals (unanimous)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Jeffrey Wonderling effective 3/17/2026 (unanimous)
• Recorded death of retiree Anthony O. Davis (no benefit) (unanimous)
• Recorded death of retiree Michael N. Johnson (no benefit) (unanimous)
• Confirmed policy enforcement for eight individuals who failed to file withdrawal documents (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The board approved the minutes for January 2026, accepted the Human Resources personnel report, and approved the Warden's report, each by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved January 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Human Resources personnel report (unanimous)
• Approved Warden's report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission Board

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission will consider a waiver request for the Webco Addition in the City of Oil City. The board will also discuss a proposed update to the fee schedule.

• Webco Addition, City of Oil City waiver request
• Proposed Fee Schedule Update

The board approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting. It granted a waiver for the Webco Addition project in Oil City, allowing a 460‑square‑foot enclosure over an existing loading dock without erosion‑sediment controls. The commission voted to recommend the staff‑proposed fee‑schedule update to the County Commissioners for approval. The meeting was adjourned at 5:32 PM.

• Approved Jan 20 2026 meeting minutes
• Granted waiver for Webco Addition loading dock enclosure (Oil City)
• Recommended updated fee schedule to County Commissioners
• Adjourned meeting (5:32 PM)

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The Venango County Economic Development Authority will consider several special purpose matters, including ratifying an insurance policy and reviewing proposals for projects such as the REJohnson, Caldwell Awning, Franklin Bronze Plaques, and Pinnacle Indoor Sports. The board will also receive a marketing strategy proposal and a financial report. Public comment will be allowed on agenda items and in general.

• Ratification of Insurance Policy
• REJohnson Proposal
• Marketing Strategy Proposal
• Caldwell Awning Proposal
• Pinnacle Indoor Sports Proposal

Election Board

The Election Board met to review voter registration statistics and establish key dates for the upcoming election cycle. The board noted the timeline for nomination petitions and the date of the primary election.

• Nomination petitions accepted from Feb. 17 to March 10
• Primary Election scheduled for May 19

The board voted to approve the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting, with all commissioners voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No public comments were made and election update items were noted for information only.

• Approved Jan 13, 2026 minutes (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The Venango County Commissioners will consider contract amendments, renewals and ratifications for services such as Active Aging counseling, E‑Systems software, Mars Home youth therapy, JusticeWorks youth programs, and Keystone Leadership coaching. They will also approve resource family agreements, an appointment to the Older Adult Services Advisory Council, and county warrants totaling $4,474,177.46. Additional agenda items include approval of minutes, public comment periods, and routine administrative business.

• Ratify amendment to Active Aging, Inc. contract for PA Medi counseling at $32.00 per hour
• Renew Alliance for Non‑Profit – E‑Systems contract for SUD software at $850 per month ($10,200 annual)
• Approve Mars Home for Youth Family Services contract for therapy services up to $279,999.00
• Approve JusticeWorks YouthCare, Inc. contract for youth programs with maximums up to $84,365.00
• Approve county warrants totaling $4,474,177.46 for human and non‑human services

The board unanimously approved a package of fiscal warrants totaling $4,474,177.46 and ratified a UPMC agreement. Multiple contracts were approved for victim notifications, airport operations, 911 infrastructure, and human services. Several appointments to the Older Adult Services Advisory Council and the Planning Commission were also confirmed.

• Ratified UPMC agreement (item 17c) – approved
• Approved contract with SAVIN for victim notifications – approved
• Approved Hangar 9‑5 lease with Glenn Usechak – approved
• Approved USDA wildlife‑hazard training contract for airport staff – approved
• Approved first amendment to airport restaurant lease – approved
• Approved three‑year Regroup Mass Notification contract (911) – approved
• Approved Mobilcom contract to install 911 network cables – approved
• Approved multiple Human Services contracts and related appointments – approved

Retirement Board

The Venango County Retirement Board approved the withdrawal of pension contributions and interest for 10 individuals, totaling over $40,000, and authorized the disbursement of $268,301.53 to 3 beneficiaries of deceased retirees. The board also approved the superannuation retirement of three employees and noted the death of a retiree.

• Approved pension withdrawals totaling $40,543.23
• Authorized $150,411.26 to Kara Kauffman
• Authorized $117,945.27 to Donald J. O'Neill
• Approved superannuation retirement of Rebecca Foley
• Approved superannuation retirement of Lana Linden

The Retirement Board approved the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting and accepted Attachment A, adding twenty employees to the retirement fund system. It approved the superannuation retirements of Rebecca Foley, Lana Linden, and Timothy Mclnytre. The board authorized the Treasurer to issue beneficiary checks of $150,411.26 to Kara Kauffman and $117,945.27 to Donald J. O'Neill. The meeting was adjourned at 4:34 p.m.

• Approved January 13, 2026 minutes (aye all)
• Accepted Attachment A, adding 20 employees to retirement fund (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Rebecca Foley (effective 1/03/2026)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Lana Linden (effective 1/03/2026)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Timothy Mclnytre (effective 11/27/2025)
• Authorized Treasurer to issue $150,411.26 check to Kara Kauffman, beneficiary of Luke Kauffman
• Authorized Treasurer to issue $117,945.27 check to Donald J. O'Neill, beneficiary of Brenda O'Neill
• Adjourned meeting at 4:34 p.m. (aye all)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The Venango County Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the January 2026 meeting minutes, accepted the Human Resources personnel report, and approved the interim warden’s report. The regular meeting was then adjourned, and the subsequent executive session was also adjourned unanimously.

• Approved January 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Human Resources personnel report (unanimous)
• Approved interim warden’s report (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session (unanimous)

Planning Commission Board

The board will conduct its annual reorganization, including the election of officers and board representation. The commission will also consider an amendment to the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) regarding solar decommissioning.

• Election of officers
• SALDO Amendment regarding solar decommissioning provisions
• Review of Annual Report

The commission approved the January 2025 meeting minutes. Jim Miller was elected Chair, Tracy Jamieson Vice‑Chair I, John McClelland Vice‑Chair II, and Frank Pankratz Vice‑Chair III. A motion to table discussion of board representation vacancies was approved. No action was taken on the proposed SALDO solar‑decommissioning amendment and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved 11/17/2025 minutes (all approved)
• Elected Jim Miller as Chair (all approved)
• Elected Tracy Jamieson as Vice‑Chair I (all approved)
• Elected John McClelland as Vice‑Chair II (all approved)
• Elected Frank Pankratz as Vice‑Chair III (all approved)
• Tabled board representation vacancy discussion (all approved)
• No action on SALDO solar decommissioning amendment (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (all approved)

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The authority will conduct its 2026 election of officers and review several service proposals. The meeting includes discussions on maintenance, relocation, and professional service contracts.

• 2026 Election of Officers
• HVAC Maintenance Contract
• Charging Station Relocation Proposal
• Cortex Media Proposal – VSR
• Desmone Architects Proposal – VSR

Election Board

The Venango County Election Board approved the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting. It then presented election updates, including voter registration statistics and work on a permanent mailing list. The board set the nomination petition window for February 17 through March 10, 2026, and confirmed the primary election will be held on May 19, 2026. No other business was discussed.

• Approved minutes from the Dec. 9, 2025 meeting
• Reviewed voter registration statistics
• Working on permanent mailing list
• Nomination petitions accepted Feb. 17–Mar. 10, 2026
• Primary election set for May 19, 2026

Retirement Board

The Venango County Retirement Board approved the addition of seven employees to the retirement fund system and authorized pension checks for three individuals. It also approved the superannuation retirements of Pamela Enos and Kay Koyack, and recorded death notices for two retirees with pro rata benefits. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Seven employees (Brittany Cook, Stacy Umstead, Felicia George, Kamdyn Reagle, Bobbi Gonzalez, Jesse Urey, Ronald Buterbaugh) entered the Retirement Fund System effective late 2025
• Pension checks approved: Dawn Rumbaugh $812.53, Logan Emig $1,432.61, Theodore Kline $21,914.36 (disbursement date 01/30/2026)
• Retirement approved for Pamela Enos (effective 12/24/2025) with a $31,917.19 lump‑sum withdrawal and $398.56 monthly annuity
• Retirement approved for Kay Koyack (effective 1/01/2026) with a $2,094.62 monthly annuity
• Death notices: Charles Augustus McDonough, Jr. (pro rata benefit $22.18) and Sandra S. Ray (pro rata benefit $228.20)

Salary Board

The Venango County Salary Board approved the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting and then voted to adopt Attachment B, which details a series of position abolitions, creations, and reassignments effective in late 2025 and early 2026. Changes include the maintenance, treasurer, prothonotary, and several correctional staff positions. No public comment was received and the meeting adjourned at 4:36 p.m.

• Abolish the Maintenance Worker position (effective 12/29/25) and create a new Maintenance Worker position (effective 12/29/25).
• Abolish the Treasurer Department position (effective 4/11/26) and create a part‑time Treasurer position (effective 4/11/26).
• Abolish the Prothonotary Department Clerk II position (effective 4/11/26).
• Reallocate Prison Lieutenant positions (effective 1/1/26 and 4/1/26).
• Reallocate Prison Correctional Captain and Deputy Warden positions (effective 1/1/26).

Commissioner Board

The Commissioners will vote on several contract renewals and new agreements for community services, transportation, emergency response, and other agencies, and will approve a series of warrants totaling $4,853,539.13. They will also consider an amendment to the prison food service agreement with Summit Food Service, LLC, an airport hangar roof replacement, and updates to the Venango County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. Additional agenda items include routine approvals of minutes and public comment.

• Approve renewal of CHAPS contract for Community Services Block Grant – $107,350.00
• Approve new Crawford Area Transportation Authority (CATA) MATP contract at $63.57 per trip (through June 30 2027)
• Approve renewal of Commonwealth of PA grant agreement – first‑year funding $341,313.50
• Approve amendment to the prison Food Service Agreement with Summit Food Service, LLC
• Approve Airport Hangar Roof Replacement and ratify contract with Motorola for Premier One Interfaces (pending grant)

The Venango County Commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda, several county contracts, a suite of Human Services agreements, fiscal warrants totaling $4.85 million, and key planning items including the updated 2024 Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Plan and landfill capacity agreements.

• Approved Jan 13, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Alexander Spaid as IV‑D Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Summit Food Service, LLC food‑service agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Hangar Roof Replacement contract (unanimous)
• Approved Human Services contracts (CHAPS $107,350; CATA MATP rate $63.57/trip; Titusville YWCA $7,500; Commonwealth PA SUD $341,313.50) and related addenda (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal warrants totaling $4,853,539.13 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Municipal Solid Waste and Recycling Plan (updated) (unanimous)
• Approved RFP Landfill Capacity Agreements (unanimous)

Land Bank

The board unanimously accepted the minutes from 12/11/2025 and the Treasurer's report detailing the demo fund balance. Officers and the Secretary were retained in their current positions. A new meeting schedule for 2026 was approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 2:15 PM.

• Accepted 12/11/2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's report showing $8,292.71 remaining in demo fund (unanimous)
• Retained Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Treasurer in current roles (unanimous)
• Retained Secretary in current role (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule for January, March, April, May, October, November (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:15 PM (unanimous)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The Board approved the December 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the routine personnel report and the warden’s report. In an executive session, the Board approved a motion on personnel and hiring. All motions passed with unanimous 'ayes all' votes.

• Approved December 2025 meeting minutes (ayes all)
• Approved personnel report (ayes all)
• Approved warden’s report (ayes all)
• Approved personnel and hiring motion in executive session (ayes all)
• Adjourned regular meeting at 12:30 pm (ayes all)
• Adjourned executive session at 1:15 pm (ayes all)