Venango County public meetings in 2022

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The Venango County Economic Development Authority approved several construction contract extensions and a change order resulting in a credit to the owner. The board also approved a contract for kitchen space design and equipment. A financial report was accepted noting anticipated reimbursements via Historic Tax Credits.

• Approved Hudson Construction contract extension to 5/9/2023 with 50/50 cost-sharing for temporary heating
• Approved Escajeda Masonry Change Order 001 for a credit of $32,157.62
• Tabled Escajeda Masonry Change Order 002 due to outstanding information
• Approved one-week Escajeda Masonry contract extension for scaffolding removal
• Approved Carnegie Foodservice Equipment and Supplies contract for kitchen design
• Accepted financial report

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board approved the addition of seven employees to the Retirement Fund System and the withdrawal of contributions for nine individuals. The board also approved a superannuation retirement and corrective payments for 61 individuals due to a software error.

• Approved entry of 7 employees into Retirement Fund System (aye all)
• Approved contribution withdrawals for 9 individuals (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Kathleen Stevens with monthly annuity of $1,521.68 (aye all)
• Approved corrective pension distributions for 61 individuals due to software error (aye all)
• Noted death of Don E. Bellinger with no pension benefit owed to estate
• Approved minutes from November 01, 2022 meeting (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The Board gave final approval to the 2023 Budget, certified the tax base, and established the 2023 tax rate. They also approved various service contracts for human services, airport development, and public safety.

• Approved 2023 Budget (aye all)
• Approved Resolution 2022-25 for 2023 Tax Rate (aye all)
• Approved $4,180,752.04 in warrants (aye all)
• Approved application to designate 50 acres of Airport land as Airport Land Development Zone (aye all)
• Approved contract with TranSystems for ALDZ application management (aye all)
• Approved contract with Mission Critical Partners for Regional CAD Services (aye all)
• Approved amendment to Summit Food Services contract (aye all)
• Approved appointment of Larry Baughman to Planning Commission Board (aye all)

Salary Board

The Salary Board approved the abolition of several positions and the creation of two new roles within the Emergency Management department. The board also approved the minutes from the November 01, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes from November 01, 2022 meeting (aye all)
• Abolished Legal Secretary II PT position in Courts (aye all)
• Abolished Problem Solving Court Coordinator FT position in Court Supervision (aye all)
• Created Director of Public Safety FT position in Emergency Management (aye all)
• Abolished Emergency Management Director FT position (aye all)
• Created Deputy Director EMA FT position in Emergency Management (aye all)
• Abolished 911 Center Director FT position (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The Board approved the 2023 Budget, the 2023 Tax Rate, and the certification of the Tax Base. Other actions included approving contracts for prison food services, regional CAD services, and airport land development.

• Final approval of the 2023 Budget
• Approved Resolution 2022-25 for 2023 Tax Rate
• Approved Certification of the Tax Base
• Approved Amendment to the Summit Food Services Contract
• Approved Contract with Mission Critical Partners for Regional CAD Services
• Approved application to designate up to 50 acres of Airport land as Airport Land Development Zone
• Approved Contract with TranSystems for ALDZ application management
• Approved appointment of Larry Baughman to the Planning Commission Board

Election Board

The Election Board approved the minutes from the November 01, 2022 meeting. The Chief Clerk reported that the November 2022 Election is completely certified. No other items were considered.

• Approved minutes from November 01, 2022 meeting (aye all)

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The board approved a contract extension for Escajeda Masonry and accepted the financial report. Members also received updates on the 100 Seneca at Cornplanter Square project and eAcademy enrollment.

• Approved Escajeda Masonry contract extension
• Approved 10/18/2022 meeting minutes
• Accepted financial report

Planning Commission Board

The Board approved waivers for the Frenchcreek Wastewater Treatment Plant project and granted conditional approval for a McDonald's expansion in Cranberry. Staff reported the approval of 13 Liquid Fuels applications and the awarding of a demolition contract in Cranberry Township.

• Approved waivers for Frenchcreek Wastewater Treatment Plant project
• Approved waivers for Cranberry McDonald’s Side by Side Addition (SALDO 403.B.3 and 403.B.6)
• Granted conditional approval for Cranberry McDonald’s Side by Side Addition
• Approved 10/18/2022 meeting minutes
• Awarded demolition of two houses in Cranberry Township to Myers Demolition and Excavation

Land Bank

The board accepted the minutes from the September 8, 2022 meeting. Members discussed available demolition funds and potential grant opportunities for future projects. Julie Thompson will attend a United Way meeting on December 8 to discuss dumpster policy.

• Approved 09/08/2022 meeting minutes

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board approved the entry of four employees into the Retirement Fund System. The board also approved the withdrawal of contributions plus interest for nine individuals and the vesting of pension funds for two employees.

• Approved entry of Matthew Allison, Laura Anna, Matthew Hillyard, and Daniel Johnson into Retirement Fund System (aye all)
• Approved contribution and interest withdrawals for Faith Bonzo, Edward Dragotta, Jonathon Dragott, Brooke Guthrie, Tyler Hartley, Michael Impell, Christy McCann, Stacey Moronski, and Alita Turner (aye all)
• Approved pension fund vesting for Ashley Baughman effective 10/11/2022 (aye all)
• Approved pension fund vesting for Amber Sakalousky effective 10/18/2022 (aye all)
• Approved withdrawal of accumulated deductions per policy for Faith Bonzo, Jonathon Dragotta, Tyler Hartley, and Alita Turner due to filing failures (aye all)
• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting (aye all)

Election Board

The Election Board approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting. No other substantive items were considered for decision.

• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (aye all)

Salary Board

The Salary Board ratified a compensation restructure for Human Services positions effective October 16, 2022. This included the approval of new position reclassifications, pay grades, pay scales, and longevity step plans.

• Approved minutes from October 11, 2022 meeting (aye all)
• Ratified Human Service position reclassifications effective 10/16/22 (aye all)
• Approved new pay grades HS22.02 and HS22.03 (aye all)
• Approved new pay scales HS22.04 (aye all)
• Ratified longevity step plans HS22.05 (aye all)
• Approved updated Administrative Rules to remove outdated language (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists items for consideration, including contract ratifications, budget displays, and vehicle purchases, but does not record any final decisions or vote tallies.

Commissioner Board

The Board approved several service contracts for the prison and human services, authorized the purchase of two 2023 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles, and approved the 2023 County Holidays. Financial actions included the approval of $3,974,451.03 in warrants and the public display of the 2023 Budget.

• Approved $3,974,451.03 in non-human and human service warrants (aye all)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles (aye all)
• Approved 2023 County Holidays (aye all)
• Approved public display of 2023 Budget (aye all)
• Approved contracts with Amedysis, Inc. and Maxim for prison services (aye all)
• Approved contracts for Tod R. Marion, Grace Learning Center, and The Bair Foundation (aye all)
• Approved contract renewals with UPMC Health Plan and Vision Benefits of America (aye all)
• Approved 2023 Liquid Fuels County Aid Grants (aye all)