Venango County public meetings in 2025

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The Venango County Economic Development Authority board will consider public comment and then vote to ratify the LSA Resolution, the Oil City Wholesale Proposal, the Kings Landscaping Proposal, the Venango County/VCEDA Cooperation Agreement, Mobilcom Change Order 1, and the VCEDA/VSR MOU. A financial report will be presented, and the 2026 board meeting schedule will be approved. Ongoing projects and staff updates will also be reviewed before adjournment.

• Ratification of LSA Resolution
• Ratification of Oil City Wholesale Proposal
• Ratification of Kings Landscaping Proposal
• Ratification of Venango County/VCEDA Cooperation Agreement
• Ratification of Mobilcom Change Order 1

Land Bank

The board accepted the November 13, 2025 minutes and the Treasurer's report, both unanimously. A motion to change the regular meeting start time from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM was adopted unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:50 PM.

• Accepted November 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's report showing $8,292.71 available (unanimous)
• Changed regular meeting start time to 1:30 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:50 PM (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Venango County Salary Board approved the 2026 Compensation Plan and a series of position reallocations and pay grade adjustments for the Human Services department. The meeting also approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025, Salary Board meeting.

• Approved 2026 Compensation Plan
• Reallocated Service Coordinator positions within Human Services
• Adjusted HSNEHR Pay Grade 3 hourly rate from $18.17 to $18.37
• Approved minutes from November 18, 2025, Salary Board meeting
• Approved Maintenance Worker position creation

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 Salary Board meeting. It also approved the 2026 Compensation Plan and the salary reassignments and pay‑grade increase detailed in Attachment B. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:36 p.m.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Compensation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved salary reassignments and HSNEHR Grade 3 hourly increase from $18.17 to $18.37 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:36 p.m. (unanimous)

Election Board

The Election Board met to approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and consider election updates. The primary item of discussion was voter registration statistics.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of voter registration statistics

The board approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting by unanimous consent. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other business was considered.

• Approved November 18, 2025 meeting minutes (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Retirement Board

The board approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It accepted several employees into the retirement fund system with contribution percentages ranging from 9% to 10%. The board authorized pension withdrawal checks for twelve individuals, totaling amounts such as $8,703.59 for Zachary Stelene and $9,933.33 for Kimberly Ziegler, to be disbursed on 12/31/2025. It also approved the superannuation retirement of Doris K. Crowe, effective 01/01/2026, with a monthly annuity of $397.54.

• Employees entered into Retirement Fund: Henry Weigner (9%), Rekina Smith (9%), Richard Tenney (9%), Mary Clifton (10%), Shelbie Dykins (9%), Dan Fenner (9%), Collyn Sigler (9%), Phillip Hines (9%), Kurt Nesbitt (9%), Laini Vogan (9%), Clyde Miranda Jr. (9%).
• Pension disbursements approved: Terry Stone $141.70, Shelby Moyer $891.35, Eric Nuse $5,227.12, James Cyphert $200.91, Jason Vandegrift $137.64, Jessica Avery $4,245.38, Emily Wright $2,780.81, Jazzilynn Dunkel $8,115.48, Zachary Stelene $8,703.59, Brian O'Toole $9,789.12, Kimberly Ziegler $9,933.33, Todd Wyman $305.47, Eve Murphy $6,330.73, Lindsey McElhattan $789.09; all to be paid 12/31/2025.
• Retirement approved for Doris K. Crowe, effective 01/01/2026, with a monthly annuity of $397.54.
• Motion to accept all items in Attachment A was approved.
• Minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting were approved.

The board approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and accepted Attachment A. Attachment A added ten employees to the retirement fund, authorized pension checks for thirteen individuals, and approved the superannuation retirement of Doris K. Crowe effective 01/01/2026. All motions passed unanimously. No other business was discussed.

• Approved minutes from November 18 2025 meeting (aye all)
• Accepted Attachment A: added ten employees to the retirement fund (aye all)
• Authorized pension disbursements to thirteen individuals (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Doris K. Crowe effective 01/01/2026 (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the 2026 final budget, tax rate resolution, and tax base certification. The meeting includes reviews of personnel actions, retirement fund disbursements, and several service contracts.

• Approval of 2026 Final Budget and Tax Rate Resolution 2025-13
• Warrants totaling $3,130,194.33 for approval
• Contracts for Regional Computer Aided Dispatch, Priority Dispatch, and Mobilcom
• CDBG grant application via Resolution 2025-12
• Davis Archway Treatment Center amendment for detox and residential services

The board approved the 2026 final budget and set the county tax rate at 6.5 mills. Multiple contracts for dispatch services, human‑services programs, and fiscal warrants were also approved. The holiday calendar for 2026 was adopted.

• Approved Contract with Mission Critical Partners for Regional Computer Aided Dispatch (pending grant) – unanimous
• Approved Contract with Priority Dispatch for $25,200 – unanimous
• Approved Renewal of Contract with Mobilcom for 911 dispatch equipment maintenance – unanimous
• Approved Human Services contracts and amendments (PennState CYFS, Davis Archway Treatment Center, three Resource Family Agreements) – unanimous
• Approved Fiscal Warrants totaling $3,130,194.33 – unanimous
• Approved 2026 Final Budget – unanimous
• Approved Tax Rate Resolution 2025-13, setting tax rate at 6.5 mills – unanimous
• Approved Holiday Calendar for 2026 – unanimous

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the November 2025 meeting minutes. They also approved the routine personnel report, noting ongoing staffing needs. The warden's report for November was likewise approved unanimously. The meeting then moved to an executive session on personnel recruiting before adjourning.

• Approved November 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved personnel report (unanimous)
• Approved warden's report (unanimous)
• Adjourned regular session at 12:25 PM
• Entered executive session at 12:27 PM
• Adjourned executive session at 12:51 PM

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The Venango County Economic Development Authority will consider several operational approvals at its November 18, 2025 meeting. Items include ratifying the costs billed by Snyder Electric, approving Change Order 20, a snow removal proposal, a surge protector installation, and replacement of an AHU circulator pump. The board will also review the financial report and discuss ongoing projects.

• Ratification of Snyder Electric Costs
• Approval of Change Order 20
• Approval of Snow Removal Proposal
• Approval of Surge Protector Installation
• Approval of AHU Circulator Pump Replacement

Salary Board

The Salary Board met to approve personnel changes and correct a previous meeting record. The board is deciding on the creation of a new staff position and a position reallocation.

• Creation of a full-time Administrative Assistant II Digital position in the District office effective 10/01/25
• Correction to 9/9/25 meeting: Position 540 MH/DS BSU Director changed from 'Abolish' to 'Create' to reflect reallocation from BSU Program Director

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 Salary Board meeting. No public comments or other business were taken. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved October 15, 2025 Salary Board minutes (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Election Board

The Election Board approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. It reported a 47.75% voter turnout for the November 4 election and that a 2% audit was completed successfully. The board noted that Venango County was not selected for a state Risk Limiting Audit and set the date for final certification and casting of lots to break write-in winner ties on November 21, with acceptance paperwork due by December 4.

• Approved minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting
• Nov. 4 election voter turnout was 47.75%
• 2% audit completed successfully
• Final certification and casting of lots to break write-in winner ties scheduled for Nov. 21
• Acceptance paperwork for write-in winners due by Dec. 4

The board voted to approve the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. No public comments were made on the election agenda. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from October 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Venango County Retirement Board approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. It authorized new employees to enter the retirement fund system and approved pension checks for several retirees and beneficiaries. The board also approved the superannuation retirement of Susan M. West and noted the death of retiree Sheryl Brock with no benefit payable. No public comment or additional business was presented.

• Approved entry of eight employees into the Retirement Fund System with contribution percentages ranging from 9% to 10%
• Authorized pension checks totaling $52,621.15 to Brooke Hoffman and $7,230.06 to Shannon Kluck, among others, for disbursement on 11/26/2025
• Approved superannuation retirement of Susan M. West, effective 09/03/2025, with a monthly annuity of $590.21
• Authorized payment of $160.25 to Lynn Greggs as monthly annuity for the deceased Howard John Greggs, Jr.
• Recorded death of retiree Sheryl Brock on 10/28/2025 with no pension benefit payable

The board unanimously approved the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It accepted Attachment A, which adds several employees to the retirement fund, authorizes multiple pension checks, and approves the retirement of Susan M. West and a beneficiary payment to Lynn Greggs. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (aye all)
• Accepted Attachment A adding eight employees to the retirement fund (aye all)
• Authorized Treasurer to issue pension withdrawal checks to ten individuals (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Susan M. West effective 09/03/2025 (aye all)
• Authorized payment of $160.25 to Lynn Greggs as beneficiary annuity (aye all)
• Noted death of retiree Sheryl Brock with no pension benefit payable (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:39 p.m. (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The Venango County Board of Commissioners will vote on a package of service warrants totaling $6,322,263.37 for human and non‑human services. They will also ratify several contracts, including hearing officer agreements and a mini‑split replacement at the 911 center. Additional items include approval of the 2026 Early Headstart grant and renewal of group‑home service contracts for CYFS/JPO programs.

• Ratification of contracts for hearing officers (Richard Winkler, Virginia Garris Sharp, Jeri L. Bolton, Bruce L. Getsinger, Constable Joseph A. Carulli, Mallory N. Piercy) covering 10/1/2025‑12/31/2026 or 2030
• Contract with X‑Extreme Conditions LLC to replace the mini‑split at the current 911 center
• Approval of $6,322,263.37 in human and non‑human service warrants (e.g., HS101725 $323,290.68, 102425 $1,677,374.51, etc.)
• Renewal of Summit Academy CYFS/JPO contract for group‑home services ($292.27‑$1,113.00 per unit) for July 1 2025‑June 30 2026
• Renewal of Community Specialists Corp. d/b/a The Academy CYFS/JPO contract ($343.44‑$1,219.00 per unit) for July 1 2025‑June 30 2026

The board approved its agenda and the October 15 minutes. It ratified six contracts for court hearing officers, IV‑D attorneys and a constable. Additional approvals included a 911 center HVAC contract, the 2026 Early Headstart grant, several human‑services contracts, fiscal warrants totaling $6.32 M, and a task‑force services contract with Barbara Morrison.

• Approved agenda for Nov 18, 2025 (aye all)
• Approved minutes from Oct 15, 2025 (aye all)
• Ratified six Court Administration contracts (Richard Winkler, Virginia Garris Sharp, Jeri L. Bolton, Bruce L. Getsinger, Joseph A. Carulli, Mallory N. Piercy) (aye all)
• Ratified contract with X‑Treme Conditions LLC for 911 Center mini‑split replacement (aye all)
• Approved 2026 Early Headstart Grant submission (aye all)
• Approved five Human Services contracts (Summit Academy, Community Specialists Corp., Susquehanna Software, Community Ambulance, PCYA) (aye all)
• Approved fiscal warrants totaling $6,322,263.37 (aye all)
• Approved contract with Barbara Morrison for Northwest PA Emergency Response Group task‑force services (aye all)

Planning Commission Board

The Planning Commission will consider subdivision and land development proposals for the Feehan Solar project in Oakland Township and the Borger Solar project in Jackson Township. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of September meeting minutes, scheduling for 2026 meetings, and addressing board vacancies and officer elections.

• Feehan Solar project – Oakland Township
• Borger Solar project – Jackson Township
• Approval of 09/16/2025 and 09/29/2025 meeting minutes
• 2026 meeting schedule
• Board vacancies for 2026

The Planning Commission conditionally approved the Feehan Solar project in Oakland Township and the Borger Solar project in Jackson Township. It also approved the draft 2026 meeting schedule and tabled motions regarding board vacancies and officer elections. Earlier minutes from September were approved and the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.

• Conditional approval of Feehan Solar project (Oakland Township) – motion by Ken Bryan, seconded by Ben Porter, approved
• Conditional approval of Borger Solar project (Jackson Township) – motion by Ken Bryan, seconded by Glenn Speer, approved
• Approval of 2026 meeting schedule – motion by Frank Pankratz, seconded by Larry Baughman, approved
• Motion to table board vacancies for 2026 – motion by Ben Porter, seconded by Anita Fuchs, approved
• Motion to table election of officers – motion by Ken Bryan, seconded by Larry Baughman, approved
• Approval of 09/16/2025 regular meeting minutes – motion by Ken Bryan, seconded by Frank Pankratz, approved
• Approval of 09/29/2025 special meeting minutes – motion by Larry Baughman, seconded by Frank Pankratz, approved
• Motion to adjourn – motion by Frank Pankratz, seconded by Anita Fuchs, approved

Land Bank

The board accepted the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes and the treasurer's financial report. A motion to table the donation of two properties was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted October 9, 2025 minutes (motion by Sam Breene, seconded by Diona Brick, all in favor)
• Accepted Treasurer's report (motion by Warren Thomas, seconded by Frank Pankratz, all in favor)
• Tabled donation of 402 Pacific Street and 1315 Sassafras Street (motion by Trenton, seconded by Diona Brick, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Warren Thomas, seconded by Ken Bryan, all in favor)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The Venango County Board of Inspectors will consider a personnel agenda for ratification and approve monthly reports from the Human Resources director and the prison warden. They will also discuss prison upgrades under Other Business. Public comment periods are scheduled for each report.

• Ratify Personnel Agenda – Director of Human Resources, Justin Wolfe
• Approve Monthly Report – Personnel agenda
• Approve Monthly Report – Warden’s monthly report
• Discuss prison upgrades – Diona Brick
• Public comment on reports and upgrades

Salary Board

The Salary Board met on October 15, 2025, and approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025, meeting. No other business or items for consideration were addressed.

• Approval of September 9, 2025, meeting minutes

The board voted to approve the September 9, 2025 Salary Board minutes, with all members voting aye. No other agenda items were presented. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved September 9, 2025 Salary Board minutes (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Election Board

The Election Board approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. It then provided updates on the upcoming election, including the start of ballot mailing, voter registration and absentee ballot deadlines, equipment testing, poll worker needs, and current voter and mail‑in ballot counts. No other business was taken.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Ballots began being mailed on October 6, 2025
• October 20, 2025 is the last day to register to vote or make changes
• October 28, 2025 is the last day to request a mail‑in or absentee ballot
• Public testing of election equipment scheduled for October 31, 2025 at 9 a.m. in Room 100 of the Courthouse Annex

The board approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. Election updates were presented, including ballot mailing dates and voter registration numbers. The meeting was adjourned after a motion that passed unanimously.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed aye all)

Retirement Board

The Venango County Retirement Board met on October 15, 2025 and approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. The board accepted a list of employees entering the retirement fund system with specified contribution percentages. The board authorized the Treasurer to issue retirement checks to twelve individuals, with amounts ranging from $89.35 to $14,251.45, to be disbursed on October 31, 2025. The board recorded policy enforcement for four persons who failed to file withdrawal documents and noted no other business or public comment.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Added ten employees to the retirement fund system with contribution percentages
• Authorized retirement checks to twelve recipients, amounts $89.35–$14,251.45, disbursement 10/31/2025
• Enforced policy for Dawn Barscz, Cassandra LaTona, Victor Ramos, and Terry Looney‑Stevens for missed filings
• Motion to accept all items (Attachment A) passed

The board unanimously approved the September 9, 2025 minutes. It accepted Attachment A, adding eleven employees to the Retirement Fund System and authorizing checks to thirteen retirees for disbursement on October 31, 2025. The board also applied policy to withdraw deductions for four members who missed filing deadlines. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (aye all)
• Accepted entry of 11 employees into Retirement Fund System (aye all)
• Authorized issuance of checks to 13 retirees on 10/31/2025 (aye all)
• Applied policy to withdraw deductions for Dawn Barscz, Cassandra LaTona, Victor Ramos, Terry Looney‑Stevens (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The Venango County Commissioners will approve minutes from the September 9 meeting and consider several contract ratifications, including a Lexipol agreement for correction officer education. They will also approve service contracts for airport field mowing, multiple hangar rentals, health‑insurance coverage for retirees and employees, and a natural‑gas supply contract with Sprague at $3.79 per Dth. Additional items include audit report acceptance, grant agreements, and reappointments to the Conservation District.

• Ratify contract with Lexipol for correction officer education
• Approve contract with Small Country Living to mow and hay three fields at the airport property
• Approve monthly hangar rental contracts with Abraham Shetler, George Hobaugh, and Robert and Andrew Eakin
• Approve health‑insurance contracts with UPMC (Life) for retirees and Mutual of Omaha (Life) for active and retired employees
• Ratify 36‑month natural‑gas contract with Sprague at $3.79 per Dth

The board approved the meeting agenda and the September 9 minutes. It ratified the Lexipol correction‑officer education contract, approved several airport and hangar leases, and approved a suite of human‑services contracts covering medical, mental‑health, foster‑care and other services. The commissioners also approved fiscal warrants totaling $3,719,485.03, the 2024 audit report, and new audit‑service and workforce‑development agreements.

• Approved the October 15 agenda (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved the September 9 minutes (motion passed unanimously)
• Ratified the Lexipol contract for correction officer education (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved airport mowing contract and four hangar leases (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved multiple human‑services contracts (items 1‑13) for FY 2025‑2026 (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved fiscal warrants totaling $3,719,485.03 (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved the 2024 county audit report and the 2025‑2029 audit engagement letter (motion passed unanimously)
• Approved contracts for health‑insurance coverage (UPMC and Mutual of Omaha) and a grant agreement for the Northwest Workforce Development Board (motion passed unanimously)

Land Bank

The board approved the minutes from 09/11/2025 and the Treasurer's report, both unanimously. It approved additional funds for a second dumpster in Cornplanter Township. It conditionally approved a $25,000 demolition request for 1416 Liberty Street, requiring ownership by the Franklin Redevelopment Authority or the City of Franklin. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved acceptance of 09/11/2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Treasurer's report (all in favor)
• Approved additional funding for a second dumpster in Cornplanter Township (all in favor)
• Approved conditional $25,000 demolition request for 1416 Liberty Street (all in favor, Amanda Power abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:45 PM (all in favor)

Planning Commission Board

The Venango County Planning Commission will consider two subdivision and land development items: the Tycoon Saloon project in the City of Oil City and the Pathways Multi-Unit Building. Public comments on agenda items will also be heard. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Tycoon Saloon – City of Oil City (subdivision/land development proposal)
• Pathways Multi-Unit Building (subdivision/land development proposal)
• Public comments on agenda items

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission conditionally approved the Tycoon Saloon music venue project in Oil City. It also conditionally approved the Pathways Multi‑Unit Building project, which includes demolition of the Pizza Hut at 394 Seneca Street. Both motions were made by Keith Klingler, seconded by Jim Miller, and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Conditional approval granted to Tycoon Saloon project (8,950 sq ft music venue) – motion by Keith Klingler, seconded by Jim Miller
• Conditional approval granted to Pathways Multi‑Unit Building project (13,726 sq ft) and demolition of Pizza Hut at 394 Seneca St – motion by Keith Klingler, seconded by Jim Miller
• Motion to adjourn approved

Venango County Economic Development Authority

The Venango County Economic Development Authority will meet to discuss the 2026 draft budget and the 2024 audit report. The body is considering the approval or ratification of multiple contracts, proposals, and lease amendments.

• Ratification of Plumbing and KRG Management contracts
• Approval of Mobilcom and Bert Klapec, Inc. proposals
• Approval of First Amendment to Woods and River Lease
• Approval of Amendment to Balmaghie Beverage Group Lease
• Review of 2026 Draft Budget

Planning Commission Board

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission will meet to discuss subdivision and land development for The Storage Place in Rouseville Borough. The board will also review the 2024 Annual Report and the No Net Loss Policy.

• Subdivision and Land Development: The Storage Place – Rouseville Borough
• Review of 2024 Annual Report
• Review of No Net Loss Policy
• Review of policy for notices to Planning Staff

The Venango County Regional Planning Commission approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. The board approved the Storage Place development in Rouseville Borough with conditions such as a performance bond, recording fee, and required plans. The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 PM.

• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Storage Place storage unit project with conditions
• Adjourned meeting at 5:30 PM

Land Bank

The board accepted the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report, both unanimously. It approved a dumpster request for a blighted dwelling on Dennis Drive, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM.

• Accepted July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved dumpster request for Dennis Drive blight cleanup (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:30 PM (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Venango County Salary Board approved a list of positions to create, including a Maintenance Worker and a PIC Unit Coordinator, and positions to abolish, including a MH/DS Supervisor and a BSU Director. The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Breene and adjourned by Treasurer Ritchey.

• Create Maintenance Worker position (PT, SEIU 10)
• Create Sheriff's Deputy position (PT)
• Create PIC Unit Coordinator position (FT)
• Abolish MH/DS Supervisor position (FT)
• Abolish MH/DS BSU Director position (ET)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 Salary Board meeting. It also approved several personnel actions, creating three new positions and abolishing three existing ones. The meeting was then adjourned at 4:47 p.m.

• Approved August 6, 2025 Salary Board minutes (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Maintenance Worker position, effective 08/11/25 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Sheriff’s Deputy position, effective 07/07/25 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of PIC Unit Coordination Supervisor position, effective 08/04/25 (unanimous)
• Abolished MH/DS Supervisor position, effective 08/04/25 (unanimous)
• Abolished MH/DS a le position, effective 08/05/25 (unanimous)
• Abolished MH/DS BSU Director position, effective 08/05/25 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:47 p.m. (unanimous)

Election Board

The Venango County Election Board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It also approved receipt of library referendum exemption requests for Pleasantville Township, Richland Township, Scrubgrass Township, and Emienton Borough. The board selected Emma Bauer's design as the winner of the "I Voted" sticker contest. No public comment was received on any agenda items.

• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of library referendum exemption requests for Pleasantville Township, Richland Township, Scrubgrass Township, and Emienton Borough
• Selection of Emma Bauer's submission as winner of the "I Voted" sticker contest

The Election Board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It also approved receipt of library referendum exemption requests for Pleasantville Township, Richland Township, Scrubgrass Township and Emienton Borough. Finally, the board selected Emma Bauer's submission as the winner of the “I Voted” sticker contest. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (aye all)
• Approved receipt of library referendum exemption requests for Pleasantville Township, Richland Township, Scrubgrass Township, Emienton Borough (aye all)
• Approved Emma Bauer's submission as winner of the “I Voted” sticker contest (aye all)

Retirement Board

The board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting and added ten employees to the retirement fund system at a 9% contribution rate. It authorized six pension checks totaling $7,781.77 to be issued on September 30, 2025, and approved the retirements of Dennis Tobin, Roberta Mullen, and Thomas P. Sherman with specified monthly annuities. The board also recorded failed filing notices for four retirees and corrected a disbursement error for Samantha Winger.

• Approved minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting.
• Added ten employees (Lindsey McElhattan, Tonya Allen, Makayla Keating, Francisco Mariscal, Andrew Espy, Brady Yeager, Rae Sherk, Heather Baker, Christian Byrnes, Susan Finger, Stephen Ondulich, Nicole Kaltenbaugh, Terry Stone) to the Retirement Fund system at 9% contribution.
• Authorized pension checks: Tanisha Perry $1,666.88, Wendie Cressley $110.19, Katie Drake $2,258.17, Tammy Irwin $1,453.30, Carly Wilt $1,002.17, Zachery Burkhart $290.16 (disbursement 09/30/2025).
• Approved retirements: Dennis Tobin (monthly $11.87), Roberta Mullen (monthly $718.93), Thomas P. Sherman (monthly $1,465.86).
• Noted failed pension withdrawal filings for Wendie Cressley, Tammy Irwin, Carly Wilt, Zachery Burkhart and corrected Samantha Winger’s September disbursement to $113.81.

Commissioner Board

The Board of Commissioners and associated boards are meeting to decide on various service contracts, personnel appointments, and retirement fund disbursements. Key items include airport agreements, bridge project extensions, and human services renewals.

• Approval of a contract with Vestis for county building rugs and a purchasing proposal from Svetz Consulting
• Extension for design services with Frank B. Taylor Engineering for the Miller Farm Road Bridge Replacement Project
• Review fee reimbursement agreements with SolAmerica Energy for developments in Jackson and Oakland Townships
• Renewal of multiple Human Services contracts, including Counseling and Assessment Services, LLC ($70 per evaluation)
• Reappointment of Jeffrey Schwab and Joe Pastor to the Venango County Conservation District

The board amended the September 9 agenda to add a Hunger Action Month proclamation and remove item 31, with unanimous approval. They also approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting, again unanimously. In Community Services, the commissioners ratified the contract with Mission Critical Partners, approved a supplemental FAA real‑estate agreement, and approved a monthly hangar lease with Michael Minor, each passing with an aye‑all vote.

• Approved agenda amendment to add Hunger Action Month proclamation and remove item 31 (aye all)
• Approved minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting (aye all)
• Ratified contract with Mission Critical Partners (aye all)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for FAA Real Estate Contract (Airport) (aye all)
• Approved monthly hangar lease with Michael Minor (Airport) (aye all)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The board unanimously approved the August 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the routine Personnel Agenda report and the Interim Warden's report. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Agenda report (unanimous)
• Approved Warden's report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Salary Board

The board approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 Salary Board meeting. It then approved the agenda items listed in Attachment B, which include abolishing and creating fiscal positions and creating a substance‑services specialist role. The meeting was adjourned at 10:41 a.m. with no public comment.

• Approved July 8, 2025 Salary Board meeting minutes (aye all)
• Approved Salary Board agenda items: abolition and creation of fiscal positions and creation of a substance‑services specialist (aye all)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:41 a.m. (aye all)

Election Board

The Venango County Election Board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. No election board items required approval. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The board approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted Attachment A, which adds six employees to the retirement fund, authorizes ten pension‑withdrawal checks, and confirms three superannuation retirements. The board also approved a contract with Foster & Foster for actuarial valuation services. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Treasurer, aye all)
• Added six employees to the Retirement Fund System (Nathen McDonough, Audrey McLaughlin, Logan Emig, Heather Jemmett, Dawn Barscz, Crystal Mohler)
• Authorized ten pension‑withdrawal checks totaling $94,? (Robyn Vogan $1,388.28, Courtney Long $1,157.05, Joseph Finlan $186.20, Allison O’Keefe $3,766.04, Adam Craig $10,754.50, Michael Horn $4,115.68, Abigail Joseph $4,471.33, Jillian Hale $5,582.86, Danielle Britt $6,333.23, Chad Skokowski $1,197.23, Tristin Siegel $47,382.22) – all disbursement dates 08/29/2025
• Approved superannuation retirement for Tammy Reitz (Option One, monthly $101.79, pro‑rata $57.68) – effective 06/14/2025
• Approved superannuation retirement for Jennifer R. Richards (Option One, monthly $1,375.40, pro‑rata $1,153.56) – effective 08/06/2025
• Approved superannuation retirement for Lorie L. O’Neil (Option One, monthly $309.16, pro‑rata $309.16) – effective 07/01/2025
• Approved contract with Foster & Foster for actuarial valuation services (motion by Commissioner Abramovic, aye all)
• Adjourned the meeting at 10:39 a.m. (motion by Treasurer, aye all)

Commissioner Board

The board amended the August 6, 2025 agenda and approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting, each with unanimous support. Commissioners also approved the contract with Procoom Systems to de‑install and re‑install the 911 dispatch console at the new 911 Center. No other business or public comment was presented.

• Amended agenda for Aug 6, 2025 approved (aye all)
• July 8, 2025 minutes approved (aye all)
• Approved Procoom Systems 911 dispatch console contract (aye all)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The board unanimously approved the July 2025 meeting minutes, the routine Personnel Agenda, and the Warden's report detailing an inmate population of 113 males, 77 females, and 36 females. The next jail inspection is scheduled for October 8, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Warden's report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission Board

The commission approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It gave conditional approval to the draft 2024 Annual Report pending minor edits. The board then adjourned the meeting at 5:22 PM.

• Approved 06/17/2025 meeting minutes (All approved)
• Conditional approval of 2024 Annual Report draft (All approved, pending minor edits)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:22 PM (All approved)

Land Bank

The board approved the June 12, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the Treasurer's report, each with unanimous support. A request to demolish a dwelling at 519 Colbert Ave was noted for future review pending funding. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:30 PM.

• Accepted June 12, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted Treasurer's report (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:30 PM (all in favor)

Salary Board

The board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 Salary Board meeting. It approved the listed agenda items for salary and position changes. The meeting was then adjourned. No other business or public comment occurred.

• Approved June 10, 2025 Salary Board minutes (aye all)
• Approved Salary Board agenda items (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Election Board

The Election Board approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote. No other agenda items required approval.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. It accepted ten new employees into the Retirement Fund System and authorized eight pension‑withdrawal checks to be issued on July 31, 2025. The board also approved the superannuation retirements of A. Michelle Mehiburger (effective May 31, 2025) and Debra L. Francis (effective June 7, 2025). All motions were passed with an "aye all" vote.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (aye all)
• Accepted ten employees into the Retirement Fund System (aye all)
• Authorized eight pension‑withdrawal checks for July 31, 2025 (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirement of A. Michelle Mehiburger, effective 05/31/2025 (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirement of Debra L. Francis, effective 06/07/2025 (aye all)
• Accepted Attachment A items, including policy actions for failed filings (aye all)
• Noted pension‑withdrawal document failures for four retirees and applied board policy (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:36 p.m. (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The board accepted its agenda and approved the June 10, 2025 minutes. Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Midstate Consultants for runway rehabilitation and a slate of human‑services contract renewals. They also approved fiscal warrants totaling $4,973,737.80 for non‑human and human services. All motions passed with unanimous “aye all” votes.

• Accepted the July 8 agenda (unanimously approved)
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously approved)
• Approved contract with Midstate Consultants for runway 3‑21 estimate (unanimously approved)
• Approved renewal of multiple human‑services contracts listed in Attachment C (unanimously approved)
• Approved fiscal warrants listed in Attachment D totaling $4,973,737.80 (unanimously approved)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The board approved the June 2025 minutes, the personnel agenda report, and the warden's report, each with unanimous support. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (ayes all)
• Approved Personnel Agenda report (ayes all)
• Approved Warden's report (ayes all)
• Adjourned meeting (ayes all)

Planning Commission Board

The commission approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved a waiver request for the Kuhns Subdivision in Irwin Township, which does not meet the minimum lot size required by the SALDO. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved 05/13/2025 meeting minutes (motion by Frank Pankratz, seconded by Jim Miller)
• Approved waiver for Kuhns Subdivision in Irwin Township (motion by Frank Pankratz, seconded by Ken Bryan)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Jim Miller, seconded by Frank Pankratz)

Land Bank

The board accepted the May 8, 2025 minutes and the treasurer's report showing a $52,165.49 demo fund balance. Commissioners appointed Trenton Moulin and Frank Pankratz III to fill the two vacant board positions. The board approved a dumpster request from Cranberry Township for 130 Cabin Road. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 PM.

• Accepted May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's report showing $52,165.49 demo fund (unanimous)
• Appointed Trenton Moulin to board (unanimous)
• Appointed Frank Pankratz III to board (unanimous)
• Approved dumpster request for Cranberry Township, 130 Cabin Road (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:30 PM (unanimous)

Salary Board

The board approved the minutes from the May 16, 2025 Salary Board meeting. It approved agenda items that abolish two prison officer positions, create two field‑training officer positions, and abolish a telecommunicator role. The board also approved the listed disbursements, retirement notices and pension actions, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 16, 2025 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda items: abolish two prison officer positions, create two field‑training officer positions, abolish one telecommunicator position (unanimous)
• Approved listed disbursements to individuals (unanimous)
• Approved retirement notices and pension actions for Chris L. Cleland, Darrius Graham, Brendan Tucker, Hilary Buchanan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Election Board

The Election Board approved the minutes from the May 16, 2025 meeting. No election‑board items were presented for approval. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 16, 2025 meeting minutes (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 16, 2025 meeting. It approved ten employees to enter the Retirement Fund System, each with a specific effective date and contribution percentage. The board also authorized issuance of checks to individuals withdrawing contributions with interest. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved ten employees to enter the Retirement Fund System (Tyara Johnson, Shelby Moyer, Ronald Woods, Kaitlyn Comans, Curt Leicher, Terry Stevens, Victor Ramos, Jennifer Luktisch, Torin Martin, Zach Burkhart, Dawn Rumbaugh) with listed effective dates and percentages (unanimous)
• Approved issuance of checks to persons withdrawing contributions plus interest (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:41 p.m. (unanimous)

Commissioner Board

The board approved two Land Bank Board appointments, ratified the May 16 minutes, and authorized a generator purchase and power‑supply agreement for the 911 building. They also approved a series of human‑services contracts, fiscal warrants totaling $5,385,658.67, debt issuance for capital repairs, and WIOA, Operator and EARN contracts. All motions were made by Commissioner Abramovic, seconded by Commissioner Bryan, and passed unanimously.

• Approved two Land Bank Board appointments (aye all)
• Approved May 16, 2025 minutes (aye all)
• Ratified purchase of generator from Cummins for 911 building (aye all)
• Approved service agreement with Veritv Corp for uninterrupted power (aye all)
• Approved multiple Human Services contracts and amendments (aye all)
• Approved fiscal warrants totaling $5,385,658.67 (aye all)
• Approved authorization to issue debt for capital repairs (aye all)
• Approved WIOA, Operator and EARN contracts (aye all)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The Board voted to approve the May 2025 meeting minutes, the monthly personnel report, and the warden's report, each with unanimous support. Deputy Warden Siegel was announced as promoted to Chief Deputy Warden. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved personnel report (unanimous)
• Approved warden's report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Salary Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 Salary Board meeting. It also approved the agenda items creating new legal intern, housing, and park positions while abolishing a senior program specialist role. A correction noted that the Court Crier position was not created. The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.

• Approved minutes from April 8, 2025 Salary Board meeting (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Courts Legal Intern and District Attorney’s Office Legal Intern positions (unanimous)
• Approved abolition of Senior Program Specialist and creation of CSS Supervisor in Housing/Community Support (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Park Snack Shack Attendants, Park Department Clerk Intern, Park Lifeguards, and Park Maintenance Worker Intern positions (unanimous)
• Recorded correction that Court Crier position was not created (no action taken)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Election Board

The Venango County Election Board approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other agenda items were presented or decided. The board adjourned the meeting at 1:05 p.m.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The board unanimously approved the April 8, 2025 minutes, added new employees to the retirement fund system, and authorized pension checks for multiple retirees. It also approved three superannuation retirements, vested two members' pension funds, and authorized a purchase of prior service time and a correction check for Rachel Knupp.

• Approved minutes from April 8, 2025 (aye all)
• Approved entry of eight employees into the Retirement Fund System (aye all)
• Authorized Treasurer to issue pension checks to nine retirees totaling $71,? (aye all)
• Approved superannuation retirements of Michele Swab‑Jones, John C. Lackatos, and Julie Bullard (aye all)
• Vested pension funds for Bridey Keller (effective 04/11/2025) and Lindsay King (effective 04/10/2025) (aye all)
• Approved permission for Lauren Walters to purchase prior service time ($21,424.07) (aye all)
• Authorized correction check of $115.14 to Rachel Knupp (aye all)
• Accepted all items in Attachment A (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the April 8 minutes. They approved several contracts—including a court warranty with Behavioral Interventions, a forensic pathologist renewal with Erie County, and a QT Petroleum fuel‑management software agreement—as well as three hangar leases. The Human Services contracts and addendums in Attachment C were also approved, followed by approval of fiscal warrants totaling $5,385,658.67.

• Approved agenda for May 16 2025 (aye all)
• Approved minutes from April 8 2025 (aye all)
• Approved Extended Service and Support Warranty contract with Behavioral Interventions (aye all)
• Approved renewal contract with Erie County Forensic Pathologist (aye all)
• Approved contract with QT Petroleum for Siteminder Fuel Management Software (aye all)
• Approved hangar leases: Abraham Shetler (9‑5), Michael Minor (8), Michael Shetler (15‑3) (aye all)
• Approved Human Services contracts and addendums listed in Attachment C (aye all)
• Approved fiscal warrants totaling $5,385,658.67 (aye all)

Planning Commission Board

The commission approved the Bruceton Farm Service proposal for a 5,900‑sq‑ft convenience store with a waiver for a geotechnical report. It also gave final approval to United Parcel Service’s 14‑car mobile distribution center at 259 Quaker Drive. All motions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved Bruceton Farm Service convenience store with waiver (conditional approval)
• Approved United Parcel Service 14‑car mobile distribution center (final approval)
• Approved 02/18/2025 meeting minutes (all approved)
• Adopted motion to adjourn at 5:24 PM

Land Bank

The board approved buying 14 Wilson Ave in Oil City for $25,750 and 612 Kerr St in Emlenton for $18,000, using CDBG and demo funds. William Moon was appointed as the Land Bank’s representative at the judicial sale. The board also accepted the meeting minutes, the treasurer’s report, and approved a dumpster request for a Cranberry Township property. The next meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2025.

• Accepted minutes of 04/10/2025 (all in favor)
• Accepted Treasurer’s report (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of 14 Wilson Ave (Oil City) for $25,750 (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of 612 Kerr St (Emlenton) for $18,000 (all in favor)
• Appointed William Moon as representative at judicial sale (all in favor)
• Approved dumpster request for Cranberry Township property (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:50 PM (all in favor)

Land Bank

The board unanimously accepted the March 13, 2025 minutes and the Treasurer's report. It approved the requests for 69 Grove Avenue and 218 Elm/219 Seneca Street, which require no additional funding. All other demolition funding requests were tabled until further verification and funding options are identified. The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 PM.

• Accepted 03/13/2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted Treasurer's report showing $58,075.14 fund balance (all in favor)
• Approved property request for 69 Grove Ave (no funding needed) (all in favor)
• Approved property request for 218 Elm/219 Seneca St (no funding needed) (all in favor)
• Tabled demolition funding requests for 41 East Bissell Ave, 12 Mineral St, 611 Bissell Ave, 14 Wilson Ave, and 612 Kerr St (all in favor)
• Advised to shorten press release article (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:30 PM (all in favor)

Salary Board

The Venango County Salary Board could not be convened because a quorum was not present. No public comment was received on the agenda, and no other business was conducted.

Election Board

The board unanimously approved the March 11, 2025 minutes. It also approved a contract with Terry L. Williams for election support and an addition to the lease with Ford Business for a printer. Both motions passed with all members voting aye. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Terry L. Williams for 2025 election support (unanimous)
• Approved addition to lease with Ford Business for election printer (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 11 meeting. It accepted Attachment A, which includes adding nine employees to the retirement fund, authorizing several pension checks, approving two retirements, and issuing beneficiary checks for the Clark estate. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 11 minutes (aye all)
• Approved entry of nine employees into the retirement fund (aye all)
• Approved pension checks to Zanah Dempsey ($1,521.31) and six other retirees (aye all)
• Approved retirement of Robert W. Burneisen, effective 01/23/2025 (aye all)
• Approved retirement of James E. Barnes, effective 03/15/2025 (aye all)
• Authorized beneficiary checks to Julia Clark ($449.75), Jennifer Clark ($449.75) and Jessica Clark‑Borgia ($449.74) (aye all)
• Accepted all items in Attachment A (aye all)
• Adjourned meeting (aye all)

Commissioner Board

The board approved the agenda and March 11 minutes unanimously. They ratified the AXON lease for tasers and approved a PennDOT agreement for Venango 911 to access traffic‑camera footage. A series of human‑services contracts, MOUs and addendums were approved. Fiscal warrants totaling $4,335,726.58 were also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified AXON lease for tasers (unanimous)
• Approved PennDOT traffic‑camera footage agreement (unanimous)
• Approved multiple human‑services contracts and MOUs (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal warrants totaling $4,335,726.58 (unanimous)

Board of Inspectors (Prison)

The Venango County Board of Inspectors unanimously approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. The board also approved the personnel agenda, noting five open jail positions, and accepted the warden's report on inmate counts and staff training. No old or new business was presented, and the meeting was adjourned at 12:19 PM.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved personnel agenda (unanimous)
• Approved warden's report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:19 PM (unanimous)