Warren County public meetings in 2021

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved the 2022 budget of $2,843,789 with no tax increase. They also approved the 2022 Children and Youth fee schedule, reappointed members to several boards, and authorized participation in the national opioid settlement, which could bring the county approximately $970K over three years. The sale of an ATV was removed from the agenda because proper bidding procedures were not followed.

• Approved 2022 county budget of $2,843,789 with no tax increase (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Children and Youth fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Scott Rose as designee for 2022 Hazard Mitigation Planning Grant (unanimous)
• Reappointed Todd Hendricks, Dennis Johnson, and Pamela Matve to county boards (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Motorola radio maintenance agreement with no cost increase (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 certification of $1,518 in county funds for farmland preservation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3196 to participate in opioid settlement, estimated $970K over 3 years (unanimous)
• Removed ATV sale from agenda due to improper bidding process

LICC

The Local Inter-Agency Coordinating Council (LICC) will meet via Zoom to review minutes and receive program updates. The agenda includes presentations from a Health Advocacy Associate and an IECMH Consultant.

• Presentation by Maggie King, Health Advocacy Associate Children First
• Presentation by Lynn Floravit, IECMH Consultant

The Forest Warren Local Interagency Coordinating Council met via Zoom and heard presentations from Maggie King of Advocacy Children First on lead poisoning prevention and from Lynn Floravit on infant-early childhood mental health consultation. The council approved the previous meeting's minutes and received program updates, including referral numbers and a new perinatal home visiting module. No formal decisions were made.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (Carrie Salapak, Stacy Confer)
• Heard presentation on lead poisoning prevention and Lead Free Promise Project
• Heard presentation on Infant-Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation services
• Noted EI referrals: 6 in October, 8 in November, 6 in December
• Noted 46 EI referrals pending completion within 6 months
• Noted perinatal department launching home-based module in July

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Warren County Prison Board is holding its regular meeting, which includes a public comment period featuring the Beacon Light annual report, approval of prior minutes, a finance report, and the warden's report. The board will also elect its 2022 chair and vice chair. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel and investigations.

• Beacon Light annual report
• Election of 2022 Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2021
• Finance report
• Warden's report

The Warren County Prison Board approved the minutes from October 19, 2021, and the Warden's Report for October and November 2021. They also approved the 2022 meeting schedule and re-elected Commissioner Benjamin Kafferlin as Chair and District Attorney Robert Greene as Vice Chair for 2022. The board heard an annual report from Beacon Light on mental health services and discussed a potential forensic case manager pilot program.

• Approved minutes from October 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Warden's Report for October and November 2021 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Benjamin Kafferlin as 2022 Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Robert Greene as 2022 Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The committee is reviewing an appeal regarding a property at 25 Center St. in Clarendon. The meeting also includes updates on several properties previously declared blighted by the BPRC.

• Appeal of Blight Determination: 25 Center St., Clarendon (Thomas Moore)
• Review of blighted property at 61 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Township
• Review of blighted property at 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute
• Review of blighted property at 59 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Township
• Renewal of agreement with Solicitor Andrea Stapleford, Esq.

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority voted unanimously to give Jesse Copley 30 days to clean up the debris at 25 Center St., Clarendon, after he reported utilities are restored and renovations are underway. The board also voted to send letters to owners of two other blighted properties, requiring repairs by January 18, 2022. The solicitor's contract was renewed at $135/hour, and meeting start time was changed to 8:30 a.m.

• Approved 30-day cleanup deadline for 25 Center St. property (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Rachel Watson to repair window and foundation holes by Jan. 18 (unanimous)
• Approved letter to Bradley Mason inviting him to January 2022 meeting for unfinished cleanup
• Renewed solicitor contract with Andrea Stapleford at $135/hour (unanimous)
• Approved letter requesting itemized bills from solicitor (unanimous)
• Changed RDA meeting start time to 8:30 a.m. beginning January 2022 (unanimous)

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The board will review the October 19, 2021, meeting minutes and examine fiscal reports including expenditures, cash flow, and asset disposal. The agenda also includes the consideration of contracts and a period for public comment.

• Approval of October 19, 2021, minutes
• Review of expenditure report and cash flow
• Disposal of fixed assets
• Review of contracts

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 16, 2021, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board is meeting to review routine reports and discuss agency operations, including recent hires, progress on a Parents as Teachers affiliation, the annual licensing inspection, an Attorney General's audit, and a Cultural Change Initiative. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Christopher Smith hired as caseworker, starting January 3, 2022
• Second vacant caseworker position offered, awaiting response
• Discussion of Parents as Teachers affiliate progress
• Discussion of annual licensing inspection outcome
• Discussion of Attorney General's Office audit outcome

Election Board

The Warren County Board of Elections met and approved the minutes from November 24, 2021. Attorney Nathaniel Schmidt advised that the school board seat vacated by Chloe Shaffer, who withdrew after being elected, will not go to the next highest vote getter because she did not withdraw 85 days before the election. The board took no formal action, and the Warren County School District will appoint someone to fill the two-year term.

• Approved November 24, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• No action taken on vacated school board position; WCSD to appoint replacement

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved a $15,000 Act 13 grant to the Tidioute Charter School Foundation for converting a blighted hardware store into a multi-use community facility. They also approved a consulting agreement with retiring Elections Director Lisa Rivett at $32.24/hour, awarded a $4 million tax anticipation note to KeyBank at 1.09% interest, and approved an ADP HR software agreement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $15,000 Act 13 grant to Tidioute Charter School Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved consulting agreement with Lisa Rivett at $32.24/hour (unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 Tax Anticipation Note up to $4,000,000 to KeyBank at 1.09% (unanimous)
• Approved ADP HR software agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3195 updating GMS policies and procedures (unanimous)
• Approved appointments/reappointments to Conservation District Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance report, and HR report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The December 7, 2021 meeting of the Warren County Planning Commission has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to discuss. This is a procedural cancellation, with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, receive reports, and act on board vacancies, term renewals, and officer elections for 2022. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy or funding decisions listed.

• Approval of October 5 and November 2, 2021 minutes
• Treasurer report
• Nominating committee recommendations for board vacancies and term renewals
• Election of officers for 2022

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board approved funding to hire a Forensic Case Manager for individuals in the legal system, approved Dr. John John as a new board member, and reappointed several members and officers. The board also approved minutes from October and November meetings and noted the Warren County Human Services Plan was approved.

• Approved funding for Forensic Case Manager (unanimous)
• Approved Dr. John John's nomination to the board (unanimous)
• Approved additional terms for Amanda Hetrick, Danell Sowers, Spencer Duffee (unanimous)
• Approved current officers continuing for another year (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 5 and November 2 meetings (unanimous)

Election Board

The Warren County Election Board will meet to approve minutes from the September 8, 2021 meeting and conduct a review of the November 2, 2021 election.

• Approval of September 8, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of the November 2, 2021 election

The Warren County Board of Elections approved the September 8, 2021 minutes and reviewed the general election, which was certified after a state-mandated recount matched election night tallies. The board presented a retirement plaque to Director of Elections Lisa Rivett, who served 14 years, and then adjourned.

• Approved the September 8, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Certified the general election after a state-mandated recount matched election night results.
• Presented a retirement plaque to Lisa Rivett, Director of Elections, for 14 years of service.
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:06 p.m. unanimously.

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda, hearing public comment, and considering two new items: awarding a contract for the Library Renovation Project and approving the Homeland Security Federal Fiscal Year 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement. The 2022 budget is also out for public review. The meeting includes standard announcements, proclamations, and commissioner comments.

• Notice to Award the Library Renovation Project
• Approval of the Homeland Security Federal Fiscal Year 2021 State Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement
• 2022 Budget out for public review
• Proclamations: No to Violence Against Women, Thanksgiving 2021, Small Business Saturday
• Minutes of November 10, 2021 public meeting

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the November 10 meeting minutes, the finance report, and several proclamations. They also approved the notice to award four contracts for the Library Renovation Project to Fred L. Burns, A&MP Electric, and Citadel Service (for both HVAC and plumbing), totaling $1,383,700. Additionally, they approved the Fiscal Year 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement for $312,380, covering September 2021 to November 2024.

• Approved the consent agenda, including the November 10, 2021 minutes and finance report
• Approved the Library Renovation Project awards to Fred L. Burns ($641,045), A&MP Electric ($367,800), and Citadel Service ($333,215 HVAC, $41,640 plumbing)
• Approved the Fiscal Year 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program Agreement for $312,380
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:29 p.m.

Blighted Property Committee

The Blighted Property Review Committee met to discuss unfinished business regarding a specific parcel in Clarendon Borough. The agenda also included the approval of minutes from the October 21, 2021, meeting.

• Review of 2 Erie St., Clarendon Borough, Parcel #WN-868-967100 (Tracking No. 73)

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee granted owner Rebecca Grubbs 90 days to remediate the property at 2 Erie St., Clarendon Borough, with a follow-up at the February meeting. The motion was approved unanimously. Staff will inspect the site before the next meeting.

• Granted 90 days to remediate 2 Erie St., Clarendon Borough (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority's Blighted Property Committee will meet to discuss five properties previously declared blighted. The agenda includes unfinished business items for these properties, but no specific actions are listed.

• 61 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Twp. (Parcel #SH-354-929500), declared blighted 6/17/21
• 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute (Parcel #TD-199-3714), declared blighted 12/20/18
• 59 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Twp. (Parcel #SH-354-9374), declared blighted 11/21/19
• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, Pleasant Twp. (Parcel #YV-932-9463), declared blighted 2/18/21
• 6 Railroad St., Clarendon Borough (Parcel #WN-868-9436), declared blighted 2/18/21

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority met and handled several blighted property cases, mostly tabling them for further action. The committee tabled updates on properties at 61 2" Mill St., 58 Bush Lane, 24 Mill St., and 6 Railroad St., and voted to send another letter to the owner of 1465 Route 62 for failing to complete required work. No new business was discussed, and all decisions were unanimous.

• Tabled 61 2" Mill St. property pending approval from Township and School District (unanimous)
• Tabled 58 Bush Lane property until next month (unanimous)
• Tabled 24 Mill St. property pending criminal investigation (unanimous)
• Directed staff to send another letter to owner of 1465 Route 62 and invite to next meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled 6 Railroad St. property for further investigation (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding their regular public meeting. The agenda includes routine consent items, approval of tax appeal settlements for several properties, a space planning study for FWHS, an appointment to the Transit Authority, and a discussion of ARPA funds.

• Approval of tax appeal settlements for Liberty Street West Associates, Riverside West Associates, Pennsylvania Avenue West Associates, and Ludlow Street, LLC
• Approval of Space Planning & Feasibility Study for FWHS
• Appointment to the Transit Authority of Warren County
• ARPA funds discussion
• Repository tax bid(s)

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, repository tax bids, tax appeal settlements, a proposal from Larson Architects for a space study, and the appointment of Wendy Wilcox to the Transit Authority. They discussed but took no action on American Rescue Act Program funds, awaiting Commissioner Tricia Durbin's presence for a vote.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance report, and HR report (unanimous)
• Accepted repository tax bids: $375 (Fulkman), $300 (Baker), $500 (Parsons) (unanimous)
• Approved tax appeal settlements from four entities (unanimous)
• Approved $8,800 proposal from Larson Architects for Human Services space study (unanimous)
• Appointed Wendy Wilcox to Transit Authority board, 5-year term (unanimous)
• Discussed but tabled American Rescue Act funds allocation until next meeting

Retirement Board

The Warren County Retirement Board is meeting to approve the minutes from its August 11, 2021 meeting and receive a presentation from Northwest Services. The agenda contains no other substantive items for decision or discussion.

• Approval of August 11, 2021 minutes
• Presentation by Northwest Services

The Warren County Retirement Board approved the minutes from the August 11, 2021 meeting unanimously. Derek Bruno of Northwest Bank reviewed the portfolio, reporting a value of $42,570,974 as of October 31, 2021, and $43,255,606 as of November 11, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

• Approved August 11, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to approve minutes and discuss new items, including setting 2022 non-union wages, the Elections Director salary, and a Finance Administrator salary increase. These are the main agenda items, with no other substantive business listed.

• 2022 Non-Union Wages
• Elections Director Salary
• Finance Administrator Salary Increase

The Warren County Salary Board approved a $6,000 annual salary increase for the Finance Administrator, bringing the salary to $43,740 effective January 2022, despite the Treasurer's opposition. The board also set the new Elections Director's salary at $42,000 effective January 2022, and approved a 2% wage increase for non-union employees for 2022, excluding the two positions mentioned.

• Approved $6,000/year increase for Finance Administrator, salary to $43,740 (2-1)
• Set Elections Director salary at $42,000/year effective January 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved 2% wage increase for non-union employees for 2022, excluding Elections Director and Finance Administrator (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing to consider a special exception application from Charles Williams, Jr. to allow automotive repair activities in an ACR (Agricultural/Commercial/Residential?) zoned district. The property is located at 1529 Cornish Hill Rd., Bear Lake, PA in Columbus Township. The hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on November 3, 2021.

• Special exception for automotive repair in ACR district
• Property: 1529 Cornish Hill Rd., Bear Lake, PA
• Columbus Township, Tax Parcel ID # CY-003-317520
• Public hearing at Warren County Court House, 204 4th Ave., Warren, PA

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board unanimously approved a special exception for Charles Williams, Jr. to conduct automotive repair activities on a 2.23-acre property at 1529 Cornish Hill Rd., Bear Lake, PA, in an ACR-zoned district. The decision was made after confirming proper notification and hearing no objections. The motion was made by Edwin Atwood, seconded by Donald Saporito, and carried with all members in favor.

• Approved special exception for automotive repair at 1529 Cornish Hill Rd. (unanimous)
• Confirmed proper notification of property owners within 300 feet, newspaper advertisement, and property posting

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 2, 2021 has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to discuss. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive updates on alcohol/drug, mental health, and developmental disability programs, and vote on board vacancies, term renewals, and 2022 officers. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.

• Approval of October 5, 2021 minutes
• Treasurer report
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, Human Services Plan
• Nominating committee recommendations for board vacancies and term renewals
• Election of officers for 2022

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board met on November 2, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so the October minutes could not be approved. The board did approve reimbursing Forest Warren Human Services approximately $220 for Red Ribbon Week expenditures. Updates were given on prevention funding, mobile crisis services, and housing efforts, but no other formal votes occurred.

• Approved reimbursement of approximately $220 for Red Ribbon Week expenditures
• October 2021 minutes not approved due to lack of quorum
• No nominations for two open board positions; vote deferred to next month

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board Nominating Committee is meeting to discuss filling board vacancies and renewing member terms. The agenda covers updates on possible candidates and term renewals for Amanda, Pam, and Danell, with board votes needed for Amanda and Danell, plus a replacement for Spencer Duffee.

• Update on possible candidates for board vacancies
• Term renewals for Amanda, Pam, Danell
• Board vote needed for Amanda and Danell
• Update on replacement of Spencer Duffee

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board Nominating Committee met and discussed filling board vacancies and renewing terms. No formal decisions were made; the committee only noted interest from potential members and planned follow-up actions.

• No formal decisions made; discussed vacancies and term renewals

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda, recognizing awareness months, and presenting an award. They will also consider an intergovernmental agreement with PIMCC and a software contract for Adult Probation.

• Ordinance 1-2021 Intergovernmental Agreement with PIMCC
• Agreement with BTM Software Solutions for Adult Probation
• Presentation of Great Places Champion Award (Trails at Jakes Rocks)
• Proclamations for Alzheimer's Awareness, Grief Awareness, and Veterans Day
• Letter regarding boat launch

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance 1-2021, an intergovernmental agreement with PIMCC to expand participation in prison medical cost containment programs. They also approved a new software agreement with BTM Software Solutions for Adult Probation, replacing the current CCAP program. The consent agenda, including minutes, finance report, and recurring invoice payments, was approved unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 1-2021 Intergovernmental Agreement with PIMCC (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with BTM Software Solutions for Adult Probation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance report, and recurring invoice payments (unanimous)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board Nominating Committee is meeting to address board vacancies, consider term renewals for four members, and make recommendations for 2022 officers. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no major policy or funding decisions listed.

• Two vacancies in Medicine category (Physician, Psychiatrist, or Pediatrician)
• Term renewals: Amanda Hetrick, Spencer Duffee, Pam Khare, Danell Sowers
• Recommendations for 2022 Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary

The nominating committee discussed filling vacancies and renewing terms for the ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board. They agreed to recommend the same slate of officers for 2022 and scheduled a follow-up meeting. No formal decisions were made; actions were limited to outreach plans.

• Commissioner Eggleston to contact suggested individuals for vacancies
• Term renewals noted for Amanda Hetrick, Pam Khare, and Dannell Sowers
• Plan to replace Spencer Duffee's seat with student, elderly, client, or community member
• Recommend same slate of officers for 2022

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee will meet to consider three properties under its blight review process. The agenda includes unfinished business on two properties and new business on a third, with decisions or recommendations possible on each.

• 25 Center St., Clarendon Borough (Parcel #WN-868-585900), owned by Thomas Moore
• 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield Twp. (Parcel #SH-327-718400), owned by Anzietta C. DiPierro
• 2 Erie St., Clarendon Borough (Parcel #WN-868-967100), owned by Rebecca L. Grubbs

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee voted unanimously to forward two long-vacant properties—25 Center St. in Clarendon and 146 Saybrook Rd. in Sheffield—to the next level of the blight process. It also voted to invite the owner of 2 Erie St. in Clarendon to the next meeting after renovations stalled. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Forwarded 25 Center St., Clarendon (Thomas Moore) to next level (unanimous)
• Forwarded 146 Saybrook Rd., Sheffield (Anzietta C. DiPierro) to next level (unanimous)
• Invited Rebecca L. Grubbs to next meeting for 2 Erie St., Clarendon (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board is meeting to review routine reports and discuss several agency matters. This includes a staffing update with a new hire and a resignation, as well as discussions on the Parents as Teachers Program application, foster care candidacy forms, and outreach plans for youth affected by the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

• Paige Foringer hired as caseworker, started October 4, 2021
• George Bealonis resigned, last day October 29, 2021
• Discussion on Parents as Teachers Program application
• Discussion on foster care candidacy forms and 'significant risk' definition for Family First
• Update on outreach plan for youth affected by Consolidated Appropriations Act

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Board of Inspectors will hold a general session and an executive session. The agenda includes reviewing the finance report, warden's report, and capital projects.

• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2021 meeting
• Review of position requisitions in executive session
• Review of personnel report and investigations in executive session

The board unanimously approved the Warden's Report for August and September 2021, which included statistics on inmate populations and community service hours. The warden reported that over half of the inmate population and 18 staff had tested positive for COVID-19, but he believed the situation was improving. The board discussed extending hazard pay and COVID sick time for staff, but took the request under advisement without a vote.

• Approved minutes from August 17, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Warden's Report as presented (unanimous)
• Removed Capital Projects from future agendas
• Took under advisement request to extend hazard pay and COVID sick time for two weeks

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority's Blighted Property Committee is meeting to discuss five properties previously declared blighted by the Blighted Property Review Committee (BPRC). The agenda includes old business items for each property, but no new business is listed. The meeting is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on October 19, 2021, at the Warren County Courthouse.

• 61 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Twp. (Parcel #SH-354-929500) – declared blighted 6/17/21
• 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute (Parcel #TD-199-3714) – declared blighted 12/20/18
• 59 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Twp. (Parcel #SH-354-9374) – declared blighted 11/21/19
• 1465 Route 62, Irvine (Parcel #YV-932-9463) – declared blighted 2/18/21
• 6 Railroad St., Clarendon Borough (Parcel #WN-868-9436) – declared blighted 2/18/21

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority met and handled several blighted property cases. They tabled items for 61 2" Mill St. (under state police investigation), 1465 Route 62 (owner given 90 days until November), and 6 Railroad St. (vacant, taxes paid by HUD). They granted a 30-day extension to the owner of 58 Bush Lane to clean up the property, and invited the new owner of 24 Mill St. to the next meeting. No new business was discussed.

• Tabled 61 2" Mill St. blighted property item (unanimous)
• Granted 30 additional days for 58 Bush Lane property cleanup (unanimous)
• Invited new owner of 24 Mill St. to next RDA meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled 1465 Route 62 blighted property item (unanimous)
• Tabled 6 Railroad St. blighted property item (unanimous)
• Approved September 21, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board is meeting to approve minutes, review the FY 21-22 monitoring budget, fixed asset requests, expenditure report, and cash flow, and to act on contracts. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of August 17, 2021 minutes
• FY 21-22 monitoring budget review
• Fixed asset requests
• Expenditure report and cash flow review
• Contracts requiring motion

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to discuss the intended use of 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The meeting includes a public comment period, but no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on intended use of 2021 CDBG funds
• Public comment period

The Warren County Commissioners held a public hearing to discuss intended uses of 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaling $248,534. Proposed projects include $110,442 for storm sewer replacement in Clarendon Borough and $93,356 for road reconstruction in Bear Lake Borough, with $44,736 for program administration. No public comments were offered, and the hearing was closed without any formal decisions being made.

• Held public hearing on 2021 CDBG fund uses (no vote taken)
• Proposed $110,442 for storm sewer replacement on Center Street, Clarendon Borough
• Proposed $93,356 for Center Street reconstruction in Bear Lake Borough
• Proposed $44,736 for CDBG program administration

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to vote on several resolutions, including establishing a C-PACE program, applying for FY 2021 CDBG funds, and adopting policies. They will also consider approving an ARPA fund request and an MOU with AFSCME for emergency jail hazard pay. The agenda includes routine items like minutes, reports, and proclamations.

• Resolution #3192 Establishing C-Pace
• Resolution #3193 Authorization of application for FY 2021 CDBG funds
• Resolution #3194 Adopting Various Policies and Procedures
• ARPA fund request approval
• MOU with AFSCME – Emergency Jail Hazard Pay

The Warren County Commissioners voted 2-1 against using ARPA funds for a vaccine awareness plan, with Commissioners Kafferlin and Durbin opposed. They unanimously approved several resolutions, including establishing a C-Pace program, authorizing CDBG 2021 funds, and approving policies and procedures. They also approved in-house ARPA purchases, an emergency MOU with AFSCME for COVID-related pay, and appointed Pamela Matve to the Redevelopment Authority.

• Rejected ARPA-funded vaccine awareness plan (2-1)
• Approved Resolution #3192 establishing C-Pace program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3193 for CDBG 2021 funds (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3194 for policies and procedures (unanimous)
• Approved in-house ARPA fund purchases (unanimous)
• Approved emergency MOU with AFSCME for $5/hr COVID pay (unanimous)
• Appointed Pamela Matve to Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to approve minutes and discuss new business, including a proposal to add an additional Assessor position in the Tax Assessment department. No other substantive items are listed.

• Additional Assessor position in Tax Assessment

The Salary Board approved adding a new tax assessor position to the Tax Assessment office at $15.00 per hour, as set by the union contract. The motion carried unanimously. The board also discussed filling a vacant Planning and Zoning administrative assistant position at $13.75 per hour, but no formal action was taken on that item.

• Approved additional tax assessor position at $15.00/hour (unanimous)
• Discussed filling Planning & Zoning admin assistant vacancy at $13.75/hour (no action)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will consider a special exception and variance request from Michael Koers. The application seeks to locate a sawmill within an ACR Zoned District and requests a variance regarding setback requirements at 10597 Scandia Rd.

• Special Exception & Variance: Michael Koers, 10597 Scandia Rd., Russell, PA
• Request for sawmill in an ACR Zoned District
• Variance to setback requirement

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board approved Michael Koers' request for a special exception to operate a sawmill on an ACR-zoned property at 10597 Scandia Rd., Russell, PA, and a variance reducing the required 100-foot side yard setback to 50 feet. The variance was approved unanimously with a condition that it becomes null and void if the larger of the two parcels is sold. The special exception was approved 3-1, with Dennis Johnson abstaining. The board heard concerns from neighbors about noise, property values, and safety before voting.

• Approved variance reducing side yard setback to 50 feet in ACR district (unanimous, with condition if larger parcel sold)
• Approved special exception for sawmill operation in ACR district (3-1, Johnson abstained)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will review the county comprehensive plan with Mackin Engineers & Consultants, consider three lot size waiver requests, and discuss the 2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Old business includes commercial solar farms. The agenda also lists subdivisions approved since the last meeting.

• Comprehensive Plan Review with Mackin Engineers & Consultants
• Lot size waiver request – Gregory A. Manelick – 2335 & 2383 Cable Hollow Rd. – Pine Grove Twp.
• Lot size waiver request – Patti Blum – 205 & 207 Pickering St. – Sheffield Twp.
• Lot size waiver request – Nathaniel Weaver – Jackson Run Rd. – Sugar Grove Twp.
• 2023 TIP discussion

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings, approve Red Ribbon Week expenditures, and discuss updates on alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD), mental health (MH), and developmental disabilities/early intervention (DD/EI) services. The board will also address two vacancies, term renewals, and officers for 2022. This is a routine business meeting with voting items.

• Approval of July 6, August 3, and September 7, 2021 minutes
• Approval of Red Ribbon Week expenditures
• Two board vacancies to fill
• Term renewals and 2022 officer elections
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, managed care, and Human Services Plan

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board approved the minutes from July, August, and September 2021 meetings, and approved approximately $220 in Red Ribbon Week expenditures. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on reports and updates.

• Approved minutes from July 6, August 3, and September 7, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Red Ribbon Week expenditures of approximately $220 (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved several routine items, including a rezoning, policy adoptions, budget revisions, and a jail food service agreement. The proposed vaccine promotion plan, which would use federal funds for advertising, was tabled unanimously until the next meeting after discussion.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and finance report (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 258 rezoning parcel WN-868-619000 from R-1 to BT at 100 N. Main St., Clarendon (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #3188 for GMS policies and procedures (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions #3189, #3190, #3191 for CDBG budget revisions for FY 2018, 2019, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved Trinity Food Services agreement for jail (unanimous)
• Approved Pitney Bowes lease for MDJ Zydonik postage meter (unanimous)
• Tabled vaccine promotion plan until next meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to consider rezoning the former Allegheny Elementary School from R1 (Residential) to BT (Business Transitional). Public comment will be taken before the board decides on the proposed change.

• Rezoning of former Allegheny Elementary School from R1 (Residential) to BT (Business Transitional)
• Public comment period on the rezoning proposal

The Warren County Commissioners held a public hearing on September 22, 2021, to discuss a request to rezone the 15.2-acre parcel at 100 N. Main St. in Clarendon (former Allegheny Elementary School) from R-1 Residential to BT Business Transitional. The owners, represented by Tom Eaton, proposed a 32-bed veteran's shelter as a potential use. Public comments included concerns about the shelter and neighbor disputes, while the Planning Commission recommended approval. No vote was taken; the hearing was closed after public comment.

• Public hearing held on rezoning of 100 N. Main St. (no vote taken)
• Planning Commission recommended approval of rezoning
• Public comment heard; concerns raised about veteran's shelter and neighbor issues

LICC

The Forest Warren Local Intergovernmental Coordination Committee (LICC) is meeting to conduct general business. The agenda includes the appointment of a new co-chair and a presentation on Parent as Teachers.

• Appointment of Carrie Salapek as New Co-Chair
• Parent as Teachers presentation by Dave Robinson

The Forest Warren Local Interagency Coordinating Council met via Zoom and approved the previous meeting's minutes. Members heard updates on early intervention services, including a new service coordinator, and presentations from Parent to Parent and the Titusville Regional Literacy Council. No formal policy decisions or votes were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (2-0)
• Introduced Ben O'Neill as new EI Infant Toddler Program Service Coordinator
• Scheduled next meeting for December 21, 2021 via Zoom

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority's Blighted Property Committee will meet to discuss six properties previously declared blighted, including new business and old business items. The agenda includes a workshop with Commissioner Eggleston and routine items like approval of minutes.

• 61 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Township, declared blighted 6-17-21
• 58 Bush Lane, Tidioute, declared blighted 12/20/18
• 59 2nd Mill St., Sheffield Twp., declared blighted 11/21/19
• 1465 Route 62, Irvine, declared blighted 2/18/21
• 109 Oak St., Sheffield Township, declared blighted 2/18/21

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority met and handled several blighted property cases. They tabled three properties (Mill St., Bush Lane, and Railroad St.) for further action, removed the Kyler property from the agenda after cleanup, and discussed a landbank workshop. No new business was introduced.

• Tabled 612 Mill St. property until next month (unanimous)
• Tabled 58 Bush Lane property and invited owner to next meeting (unanimous)
• Removed 109 Oak St. property from agenda after structure demolished and debris cleaned (unanimous)
• Tabled 6 Railroad St. property for another month (unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee's September 16, 2021 meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of new agenda items. This is a procedural cancellation with no decisions or discussions scheduled.

• Meeting cancelled due to no new agenda items

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding their regular public meeting. They will consider a consent agenda with routine reports and proclamations, and take action on an agreement with the school district for a 2022 recycling event and on repository tax bids. The meeting includes public comment and announcements.

• Agreement with School District for 2022 Recycling Event
• Repository Tax Bid(s)
• Proclamation: Remembrance & Commemoration – September 11, 2021
• Proclamation: Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week
• Proclamation: Allegheny River Clean Up

The Warren County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, which included the August 25, 2021 meeting minutes and the finance report. They also approved an agreement with the school district to use school grounds for 2022 recycling events, and accepted a $513.13 tax repository bid from Brittany Rene Wilcox for parcel YV-005-334620. The meeting was adjourned at 12:26 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda as presented, including August 25, 2021 minutes and finance report
• Approved agreement with School District for 2022 recycling events
• Accepted and approved repository tax bid of $513.13 from Brittany Rene Wilcox for parcel YV-005-334620
• Adjourned meeting at 12:26 p.m.

Election Board

The Warren County Election Board is meeting to approve the minutes from the August 11, 2021 meeting and to consider Resolution 3187, which approves elections policies and procedures. The meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in the Jackson Courtroom.

• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2021 meeting
• Resolution 3187: Approval of Elections Policies and Procedures

The Warren County Board of Elections met and unanimously approved the minutes from August 11, 2021, and Resolution #3187, which adopts the Election Policies and Procedures, including the annual review of polling places. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 11, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3187 for Election Policies and Procedures (unanimous)

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to discuss the intended use of the 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The meeting includes a public comment period, but no specific projects or amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on intended use of 2021 CDBG funds
• Public comment period

The Warren County Commissioners held a public hearing on September 8, 2021, to discuss proposed 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. Sheffield Township withdrew its water line extension project, so the county will need to identify a replacement project and hold another public hearing. No formal decisions were made at this hearing.

• Public hearing held for 2021 CDBG projects (no vote)
• Sheffield Township water line extension project withdrawn
• County to seek replacement CDBG project and hold another hearing

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to consider a wage increase for the QA Trainer position in the 911 department and a wage adjustment for the Public Defender. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Wage increase for QA Trainer Position (911)
• Wage adjustment for Public Defender

The Warren County Salary Board approved two salary increases. The Q&A Trainer (911) position was raised from $44,553.60 to $47,961.95, effective with the new pay period starting the following Monday. The Chief Public Defender position was raised from $65,000.00 to $75,000.00. Both motions carried unanimously.

• Approved the minutes from July 14, 2021, unanimously.
• Approved a salary increase for the Q&A Trainer (911) from $44,553.60 to $47,961.95, effective with the new pay period.
• Approved a salary increase for the Chief Public Defender from $65,000.00 to $75,000.00.
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:11 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 7, 2021, has been cancelled because there were no agenda items to discuss. The meeting was to be held at the Warren County Courthouse.

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from July and August, review the treasurer's report, and receive updates on alcohol, drug, mental health, and developmental disability programs. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of July 6, 2021 and August 3, 2021 minutes
• Treasurer report
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, and Human Services Plan

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board met on September 7, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so it could not approve the July and August minutes, vote on expenditures, or formally adjourn. The board discussed a proposal for a Forensic Case Manager, possible Red Ribbon week spending, and other updates, but no formal decisions were made.

• Minutes from July 6 and August 3, 2021 not approved due to lack of quorum
• Red Ribbon week expenditures discussed, vote deferred to next meeting
• Forensic Case Manager proposal submitted, pending approval
• No quorum to vote on adjournment; meeting dismissed

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners approved a consent agenda including minutes and the finance report, and adopted Resolution #3186 approving several county policies and procedures. They also approved an inmate care agreement with Forest County for 2022 at $60 per day per inmate, a Children and Youth financial request with a county match of $1,055,709, a TEFAP renewal with Salvation Army as lead agency, agreements with Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook for 2020 and 2021, and an agreement for Act 57 background checks at $275 per applicant.

• Approved consent agenda including August 11, 2021 minutes and finance report
• Approved Resolution #3186 for policies and procedures on vehicle use, onboarding, insurance claims, board appointments, and payroll
• Approved 2022 inmate care agreement with Forest County at $60 per day per inmate
• Approved Children and Youth Needs Based Plan financial request with $1,055,709 county match
• Approved Emergency Food Assistance Program renewal with Salvation Army as lead agency
• Approved 2020 and 2021 agreements with Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook at $5,000 retainer and $1,100 per autopsy
• Approved agreement with CFW for Act 57 background checks at $275 per applicant

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Warren County Prison Board is meeting to review the Warden's report and financial updates. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the 2022 Inmate Care Agreement with Forest County.

• 2022 Inmate Care Agreement with Forest County
• Approval of June 16, 2021 meeting minutes

The Warren County Prison Board approved the minutes from June 16, 2021, and the Warden's Report for June and July 2021, both unanimously. The board discussed the inmate care agreement with Forest County, agreeing to keep the rate at $60 per day for 2022, with medical costs paid separately by Forest County. The agreement will be forwarded to the County Commissioners for final approval.

• Approved minutes from June 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Warden's Report for June and July 2021 (unanimous)
• Agreed to keep inmate care rate at $60/day for Forest County for 2022, pending Commissioner approval

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will review several new business items, including a consulting agreement for a grant writer and repository tax bids. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Language Access Plan and transportation services agreement.

• Consulting Agreement for Grant Writer – Carl McKee
• Repository Tax Bid(s)
• Adopt the Language Access Plan for Limited English Proficiency Persons (CDBG)
• Agreement with TAWC for transportation Services
• Resolution #3186 GMS Policies and Procedures Approval

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved a consulting/grant writing agreement with Carl McKee for the CJAB at $35/hour as a 1099 position, accepted a repository tax bid of $1,100 from Josh Speiss for El Porto, LLC, adopted a Language Access Plan for Limited English Proficiency Persons, and approved edits to the annual TAWC agreement. A resolution on policies and procedures was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved CJAB grant writing agreement with Carl McKee at $35/hour (unanimous)
• Accepted repository tax bid of $1,100 from Josh Speiss for El Porto, LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Language Access Plan for Limited English Proficiency Persons (unanimous)
• Approved TAWC agreement with attorney-requested edits (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution #3186 on policies and procedures until next meeting (unanimous)

Election Board

The board will meet to approve minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting and review correspondence regarding moving a polling location in Freehold Township. The agenda contains only these procedural and specific business items.

• Review of correspondence regarding moving the Freehold Township polling location
• Approval of July 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The Warren County Board of Elections voted unanimously to keep the Freehold Township polling location at the municipal building, reversing a prior decision to move it to Wrightsville Fire Station. The board also tabled a proposed procedure for polling place facility requirements until the next meeting.

• Reversed prior decision to move Freehold Twp. polling location; kept at municipal building (unanimous)
• Tabled procedure EVR-PRO-001-PRO-05-Rev. 1.0, Requirements for Polling Places (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The board will meet to approve the minutes from the May 12, 2021, meeting and receive a presentation by Northwest Services. The meeting will be recorded.

• Approval of May 12, 2021, minutes
• Presentation by Northwest Services

The Warren County Retirement Board approved the minutes from its May 12, 2021 meeting and reviewed the portfolio for the period ending June 2021. The portfolio value was reported as $42,628,015.00 as of the end of June. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 12, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will vote on several items, including the Children and Youth Services (CYS) Needs Based Budget narrative, a Child Welfare Information System Data Agreement, a new Tax Claim Bureau fee schedule, and the award of a bike/hike trail repair project. They will also consider updates to vehicle use and other policies. The meeting includes public comment and routine consent agenda items.

• Approve CYS Narrative for Needs Based Budget
• Approve Child Welfare Information System Data Agreement
• Resolution #3185 Tax Claim Bureau Fee Schedule
• Award of Bike/Hike Trail Repair Project
• Approval of policies: Vehicle Use, Defensive Driver Training, Mileage Log, Indigent Cremation

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the finance report and proclamations. They approved the Children & Youth Needs-Based Plan Narrative and Child Welfare Information System Data Agreement, Resolution #3185 updating the Tax Claim Bureau fee schedule, and adopted new vehicle use and defensive driving policies. The most consequential decision was awarding the Bike/Hike Trail Repair Project to IA Construction for $90,992.05, funded by a $6,000 grant and Act 13 funds.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance report, and proclamations (unanimous)
• Approved Children & Youth Needs-Based Plan Narrative and Child Welfare Information System Data Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3185 Tax Claim Bureau Fee Schedule adding $15 registration charge (unanimous)
• Awarded Bike/Hike Trail Repair Project to IA Construction for $90,992.05 (unanimous)
• Adopted Vehicle Use Policy, Defensive Drivers Training Policy, and Vehicle Use Mileage Log (unanimous)

Election Board

The Warren County Election Board is meeting to approve minutes from the May 12, 2021 meeting and discuss moving the Freehold Township polling location. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approve minutes from May 12, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of moving Freehold Township polling location

The Warren County Board of Elections unanimously approved relocating the Freehold Township polling place to the Wrightsville Firehall and entering into an agreement with the Wrightsville Fire Dept. The move was requested by the township's Judge and Majority Inspector of Elections, and a walkthrough will be scheduled to ensure requirements like handicap access are met. No other business was conducted.

• Approved moving the Freehold Township polling location to the Wrightsville Firehall
• Approved entering into an agreement with the Wrightsville Fire Dept for the polling location

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business and several new items, including awarding construction contracts for a library improvement project and approving various agreements. The agenda also includes a resolution for a USDA bond series and approval of the Human Services Block Grant Plan.

• Award of Library Improvement Project – General Construction
• Award of Library Improvement Project – Plumbing
• Agreement with JL Nick
• Resolution #3184 USDA Bond Series of 2021
• Approval of Human Services Block Grant Plan

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to approve minutes from May 12, 2021, and discuss old and new items. They will consider a salary increase for the CASSP Coordinator position and the creation of intern positions. The meeting is open to the public and will be recorded.

• Salary increase for CASSP Coordinator position
• Creation of intern positions
• Tax Assessment, Deputy Director (old item)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding their regular public meeting to vote on a consent agenda and several new business items, including agreements for analytics services, COVID relief funding guidance, and board appointments. The meeting includes public comment and routine procedural items like minutes approval and proclamations.

• Agreement with Remedy Analytics
• Approval of Laser Fiche upgrade purchase
• Appointments to TAWC board: Kelly Neering, Connie Johnson, Michael Montecalvo
• Act 13 Request from Ruth M Smith Center
• Agreement with Z&A for ARP (COVID) funding guidance

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved a $60,244.25 three-year agreement with Laser Fiche to upgrade the county's document management system, which will enable digital signatures and public access to documents. They also approved an agreement with Remedy Analytics for jail prescription cost analysis, appointments to the Transit Authority Board, a $15,000 Act 13 request from Ruth M. Smith Center, an amendment to the Youngsville Tax Collector Agreement, an agreement with Zelenkofske Axelrod for American Recovery Plan guidance, and Resolution #3183 authorizing Youngsville TV to apply for broadband funds. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes and finance report, unanimously.
• Approved agreement with Remedy Analytics for jail prescription cost analysis, unanimously.
• Approved Laser Fiche upgrade purchase for $60,244.25, unanimously.
• Approved appointments of Kelly Neering, Connie Johnson, and Michael Montecalvo to TAWC Board for five-year terms, unanimously.
• Approved $15,000 Act 13 application from Ruth M. Smith Center for parking area, unanimously.
• Approved amendment to Youngsville Tax Collector Agreement for 2020 at $2.97 per tax duplicate, unanimously.
• Approved agreement with Zelenkofske Axelrod for ARP funds guidance, unanimously.
• Approved Resolution #3183 authorizing Youngsville TV to apply for broadband funds on behalf of county, unanimously.

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Warren County Prison Board is holding its regular meeting to review routine reports and discuss several operational items. The board will hear the warden's report, including an update on Kari Swanson and a review of the PIMCC agreement, and will consider a new food services program from Trinity Food Services. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel and other sensitive matters.

• Trinity Food Services Program under new business
• PIMCC agreement review
• Kari Swanson update
• Capital projects discussion
• Executive session on personnel, investigations, and inmate letter review

The board discussed becoming a full member of PIMCC for medical invoice review, but no decision was made. They also reviewed the Trinity Food Service Program, which would require going out for bid, and no action was taken. The board approved the April 20, 2021 minutes and the finance report.

• Approved the minutes from April 20, 2021.
• Approved the finance report for May 2021.
• Discussed PIMCC full membership; no action taken.
• Discussed Trinity Food Service Program; no action taken.

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to receive comments on the request for proposals for the FY 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This is a procedural step to gather public input before finalizing the program's funding priorities.

• Public hearing on FY 2021 CDBG program request for proposals
• Public comment period open during the hearing

The Warren County Commissioners held a public hearing to announce that they are requesting and accepting project proposals for the Fiscal Year 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The county will receive $248,534.00 for FY 2021, an increase of $2,600.00 from the previous year. Project proposals are due to the Grants Administrator by the end of July. No decisions were made; the hearing was informational and closed at 12:06 p.m.

• Announced FY 2021 CDBG allocation of $248,534.00, an increase of $2,600.00 from last year
• Set deadline for project proposals to be submitted by end of July
• Closed public hearing at 12:06 p.m. with no further action

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners approved the consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, and then approved several items: the Hospitality Grant Program allocations totaling $435,000, Resolution #3182 for Fair Housing, a tax collector agreement with Youngsville Borough, a legal agreement with McNees, Wallace & Nurick for a class action defense, the 2021/2022 Medical Assistance Transportation Program, a repository tax bid for $2,100, an Act 13 request for $60,000 for a bridge repair, a renewal agreement with BHARP, and an amendment to the CFWWG legal contract. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial report
• Approved Hospitality Grant Program allocations totaling $435,000
• Approved Resolution #3182 Fair Housing
• Approved Youngsville Tax Collector Agreement increasing rate to $2.97 per duplicate
• Approved legal agreement with McNees, Wallace & Nurick for class action defense
• Approved 2021/2022 Medical Assistance Transportation Program through TAWC
• Approved repository tax bid of $2,100 from James Bailey for parcel TD-276-171500-000
• Approved Act 13 request for $60,000 for Spring Creek Township bridge repair

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners held a public hearing to consider amending Section 307 of the zoning ordinance to permit multiple family dwellings in the Business Industrial district. The change addresses a constituent's request to rent out the downstairs of her home while living upstairs. No public comments were made, and the hearing was closed.

• Amendment to Section 307-B-District to allow multiple family dwellings in Business Industrial district
• Public hearing held May 26, 2021, at Jackson Courtroom
• No public comments received

The Warren County Commissioners held a public hearing to consider amending Section 307 of the zoning ordinance to allow multiple family dwellings in the Business Industrial district. The amendment addresses a constituent's request to rent out the downstairs of a home while living upstairs, which current zoning does not permit. No public comments were made, and the hearing was closed without a vote; the amendment was not approved or denied at this meeting.

• Held public hearing on amendment to Section 307 to allow multiple family dwellings in Business Industrial district
• No public comments received
• Hearing closed at 12:05 p.m. without a vote

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to consider several items, including a zoning ordinance amendment, a child welfare services agreement, and a resolution to rescind a declaration of emergency. They will also vote on approving an ATM in the courthouse. The meeting includes public comment and consent agenda items.

• Approve Ordinance #257 amending the 2008 Zoning Ordinance
• Approve CYS agreement with Adelphoi Village and Families United Network for 2021/2022
• Resolution #3181 rescinding Declaration of Emergency
• Approval of ATM in the courthouse

The commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance #257 to allow multiple dwellings, added Adelphoi Village and Families United Network as approved Children & Youth contractors, rescinded the COVID-19 emergency declaration via Resolution #3181, and approved a five-year ATM agreement with Rys Management. The consent agenda, including minutes and finance report, was also approved.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and finance report (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance #257 amending Section 307 to allow multiple dwellings (unanimous)
• Approved adding Adelphoi Village and Families United Network as CYS contractors for 2021 and 2021/2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3181 rescinding the COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency (unanimous)
• Approved five-year ATM agreement with Rys Management for courthouse (unanimous)

Election Board

The Warren County Election Board is meeting to approve minutes from the March 10, 2021 meeting and receive an update on the upcoming primary election. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approve minutes from March 10, 2021 meeting
• Update on upcoming primary election

The Warren County Board of Elections met and received an update from Director Lisa Rivett on preparations for the May 18, 2021 primary election. The board took no formal votes or decisions, only hearing the update and adjourning.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to consider several items, including amending the 2008 Zoning Ordinance, adopting a recreation plan, approving repository tax bids, and entering into an agreement with JL Nick HR Consultants. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and public comment.

• Ordinance amending the 2008 Zoning Ordinance
• Resolution #3180 adopting the Recreation Plan
• Repository tax bid(s)
• Agreement with JL Nick HR Consultants
• Proclamation for Emergency Medical Services Week

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance amending Section 307 to allow multiple dwellings, approved a $500 repository tax bid for a Sheffield Township parcel, and approved an HR consulting agreement with JL Nick & Associates at $150/hour. The consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, was also approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved ordinance amending Section 307 to allow multiple dwellings (unanimous)
• Approved repository tax bid of $500 from Eric and Becky Miller for parcel SH-358-971100-000 in Sheffield Township (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with JL Nick & Associates for HR consulting at $150/hour (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance report, and HR report (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board met on May 12, 2021, to approve minutes from April 14 and discuss personnel matters. The agenda included discussions on a single point security guard, tax assessment for the Deputy Director, and elections for the Deputy Director. The board also considered moving a part-time position in the Register and Recorder office to full-time status.

• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2021
• Discussion of Single Point Security Guard
• Discussion of Tax Assessment for Deputy Director
• Discussion of Elections for Deputy Director
• Proposal to move Register and Recorder PT position to FT

The Warren County Salary Board approved hiring a third part-time guard for the sheriff's office at $13.74/hour with no benefits. The board tabled a proposal to reinstate a Deputy Director of Tax Assessment pending budget review, and tabled a request to move the Deputy of Wills from part-time to full-time pending reports and a time study. The board approved creating a temporary Deputy Director of Elections at $16.29/hour through December 31, 2021.

• Approved hiring a third part-time guard for single point at $13.74/hour, no benefits (unanimous)
• Tabled reinstating Deputy Director of Tax Assessment pending budget review (unanimous)
• Approved creating temporary Deputy Director of Elections at $16.29/hour until Dec 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled moving Deputy of Wills from part-time to full-time pending reports and time study (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The Warren County Retirement Board is meeting to approve the minutes from February 20, 2021, and to approve individuals authorized to provide Northwest instructions on the plan. A presentation by Northwest Services is also scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of February 20, 2021 minutes
• Approve individuals authorized for Northwest instructions
• Presentation by Northwest Services

The Warren County Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from February 10, 2021, and approved a list of authorized individuals (commissioners, Chief Clerk, Treasurer, Finance Director, Employee Relations Administrator, and Employee Benefits & Risk Administrator) that Northwest Bank can take direction from. A portfolio review noted the plan's value at $42,349,074.00 as of May 4, 2021, and discussed the county's 457b plan, which may need to be stopped or expanded. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 10, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved authorized individuals for Northwest Bank (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda, and will consider several new business items. Key actions include awarding the CDBG Columbus Water Line Extension Project, adopting the 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan, and starting an Intermediate Treatment Program.

• Award of CDBG Columbus Water Line Extension Project (North & East Sts.)
• Resolution #3179 Adopting the 2021 Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Intermediate Treatment Program beginning 7/1/2021
• Act 13 request from Tidioute Heart and Soul group
• Appointment to the NWPA Job Connect Board

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, including the finance report and several proclamations. They also approved the Intermediate Treatment Program grant, the CDBG Columbus Water Line Extension Project award to Pennwest Specialized Contracting, a $12,500 Act 13 allocation to Tidioute Heart and Soul, Resolution #3179 adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the appointment of Karen Thomas to the NWPA Job Connect Board. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including finance report and proclamations (unanimous)
• Approved Intermediate Treatment Program grant of $269,494 for Adult Probation wages (unanimous)
• Awarded CDBG Columbus Water Line Extension Project to Pennwest Specialized Contracting for $118,811 (unanimous)
• Approved $12,500 Act 13 allocation to Tidioute Heart and Soul (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #3179 Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Karen Thomas to NWPA Job Connect Board (unanimous)

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Warren County Prison Board is holding its regular meeting to discuss routine operations, including the finance report, warden's report, and capital projects. The board will also review the PIMCC agreement and program, and hold an executive session for personnel and investigation matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major public decisions listed.

• Review of PIMCC agreement and program
• Finance report
• Capital projects
• Executive session for personnel and investigations
• Approval of minutes from February 16, 2021

The board unanimously approved the Warden's report for February and March 2021. They discussed the PIMCC medical invoice review program, noting $12,000 in savings for March, but decided to monitor it for a few more months before deciding on full membership. The board also discussed training vendor options and tablet connectivity improvements.

• Approved minutes from February 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Warden's report as presented (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on PIMCC full membership pending further review

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to handle routine business and several action items. They will vote on a modification to the ANF patrol agreement, a resolution authorizing a CDBG budget change, and various contract renewals and equipment purchases. The meeting includes public comment and a consent agenda with routine reports.

• Modification to ANF patrol agreement
• Resolution #3178 authorizing modification for FY 2018 CDBG budget
• TAWC Resolution for local match for FY 2021/2022
• Agreement renewal for Avenu Enterprises (Register/Recorder)
• Agreement with AMC Contracting (Lawn service renewal)

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda, a five-year document scanning agreement renewal with Avenu Enterprises, a modification to the ANF Forest Patrol agreement, Resolution #3178 rebudgeting $164,078.50 in unexpended FY 2018 CDBG funds, the 2021/2022 local match of $43,029.00 for TAWC, a lawn care contract renewal with AMC Contracting, quotes for Laserfiche equipment upgrades, a ten-year lease with the Little League Association for Farm Colony ball fields, and the list of Children & Youth providers for 2021/2022. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, finance report, and HR report (unanimous)
• Approved five-year renewal of Avenu Enterprises scanning agreement (unanimous)
• Approved modification to ANF Forest Patrol agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3178 rebudgeting $164,078.50 in FY 2018 CDBG funds (unanimous)
• Approved 2021/2022 local match of $43,029.00 for TAWC (unanimous)
• Approved lawn care contract renewal with AMC Contracting at $70 per mowing (unanimous)
• Approved quotes for Laserfiche equipment upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved ten-year lease with Little League Association for Farm Colony ball fields at $1 per year (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss personnel matters, including a full-time mental health specialist for the jail, a bonus for Finance & Administration, and a single point security guard. These are items for discussion or decision, not yet final.

• Full-time Mental Health Specialist (Jail)
• Bonus for Finance & Administration
• Single Point Security Guard (old item)

The Salary Board approved a new full-time Mental Health Specialist position at the county jail with a salary of $50,000 per year, non-union and exempt. The board also approved bonuses for three Finance and HR staff members for added responsibilities. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included procedural items and discussions about future agenda items.

• Approved new Mental Health Specialist position at jail, salary $50,000/year, non-union, exempt (unanimous)
• Approved bonuses: Kaylan Miller $250, Kim Exley $250, Reilly Enlow $500 (3-1, Munksgard no)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners approved a contract with Mackin Engineering for the County Comprehensive Plan, not to exceed $55,125, and adopted the Government Management System via Resolution #3177. They also approved agreements for additional services from Country Manor Management ($10,000), continuation of the Employee Assistance Program with ESI ($5,127.91), and an agreement with EOC to administer the Rental Assistance Program. The award of the North and East St. Waterline Extension project was tabled.

• Approved Mackin Engineering comprehensive plan contract, not to exceed $55,125 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #3177 Government Management System (unanimous)
• Approved Country Manor Management addendum for additional services, not to exceed $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved ESI Employee Assistance Program continuation, $5,127.91 (unanimous)
• Tabled award of North and East St. Waterline Extension project (unanimous)
• Approved EOC agreement to administer Rental Assistance Program (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including finance report and proclamations (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public meeting to address routine administrative items and several specific actions. They will consider an agreement with McCutcheon Enterprises for HAZMAT response, approve a budget modification for the FY 2019 CDBG program, and review a request for Act 13 funds for the Jakes Rocks project. The meeting also includes standard consent agenda items and proclamations.

• Agreement with McCutcheon Enterprises for HAZMAT response
• Resolution #3176: Approval of FY 2019 CDBG Budget Modification
• Act 13 funds request for Jakes Rocks project
• Proposals for replacement of Hot Water Supply Pump & Hot Water Expansion Tank
• Proclamations: PA 811 Safe Digging Month, Sunshine Week, Public Defense Week, MS Week, National County Government Month

The Warren County Commissioners approved a consent agenda, a new hazmat response team agreement with McCutcheon Enterprises, a CDBG budget modification, and a $13,600 Act 13 fund request for the Jakes Rocks trail expansion. They also approved a proposal from Warren Webster to replace a leaking hot water supply pump and expansion tank. The meeting was procedural and all motions carried unanimously.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, finance report, and proclamations.
• Approved the agreement with McCutcheon Enterprises as the hazmat response team.
• Approved Resolution #3176 for FY 2019 CDBG budget modifications.
• Approved a $13,600.00 request from Act 13 funds for the expansion of Jakes Rocks.
• Approved the Warren Webster proposal for an expansion tank at $1,435.00 and a hot water supply pump at $2,225.00.

Election Board

The Warren County Election Board is meeting to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and to discuss a polling location change for the Warren South and Warren West precincts. The meeting is virtual and open to the public.

• Approve minutes from February 10, 2021 meeting
• Discuss polling location for Warren South and Warren West precincts

The Warren County Board of Elections voted unanimously to relocate the Warren South and Warren West voting precincts to the Salvation Army, effective with the 2021 primary election. The move was recommended by Director of Elections Lisa Rivett, who cited the Salvation Army's handicap parking and direct gymnasium entrance. The board had toured both Trinity Memorial Church and the Salvation Army as potential locations.

• Moved Warren South and Warren West precincts to Salvation Army for 2021 primary (unanimous)

Salary Board

The board will review minutes from the February 10, 2021 meeting and discuss a single point security guard position. The agenda also includes a proposal regarding a County Detective position.

• Single Point Security Guard
• County Detective PT to FT transition

The Salary Board approved converting the County Detective position from part-time to full-time with a salary of $50,000 per year plus benefits, effective February 26, 2021. The motion was made by District Attorney Robert Greene and seconded by Commissioner Tricia Durbin, and it carried unanimously. The change is budget neutral for 2021 because the D.A.'s office has not paid a county detective since January. The detective will no longer be part of the Sheriff's Office union and will not receive overtime.

• Approved the County Detective position from part-time to full-time with a salary of $50,000 per year with benefits, effective February 26, 2021.
• Approved the minutes from February 10, 2020, as presented.
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:33 p.m.

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners are holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed modification to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget for Fiscal Year 2019 funds. The hearing includes a public comment period before any decision is made.

• Public hearing on CDBG budget modification for FY 2019 funds
• Public comment period open

The Warren County Commissioners approved a modification to the FFY 2019 CDBG program budget, reallocating funds among several projects. The changes include reducing the Bear Lake Center Street Reconstruction budget by $63,100 to fund the Clarendon Borough Center Street Storm Water Project, and reducing the 1 East Main St Demolition project in Youngsville Borough by $27,803.76 to support the RDA's Demolition of Blighted Properties Program. Additionally, $5,430 from the County's General Fund will repay CDBG funds mis-allocated to the RDA program in 2013. The hearing was brief and closed without public questions.

• Approved CDBG budget modification for FY 2019
• Reduced Bear Lake Center Street Reconstruction budget by $63,100
• Moved $63,100 to Clarendon Borough Center Street Storm Water Project
• Reduced 1 East Main St Demolition budget by $27,803.76
• Added $27,803.76 to RDA's Demolition of Blighted Properties Program
• Moved $5,430 from County General Fund to Bear Lake project to repay mis-allocated CDBG funds

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners approved several agreements, including a $10,000 Act 13 request for an ADA rubberized surface at Lacy Park's Sensory Playground, a multicounty GIS data agreement with the State Tax Equalization Board, a PIMCC inmate billing audit service, a CivicPlus website redesign, a Hospitality Recovery grant subcontract with Northwest Commission, and a free STOPit reporting program. The HAZMAT response agreement with Enviro Serve was tabled indefinitely after the company was decertified.

• Approved $10,000 Act 13 request for Sensory Playground upgrade (unanimous)
• Tabled HAZMAT agreement with Enviro Serve indefinitely (unanimous)
• Approved multicounty GIS data agreement with STEB (unanimous)
• Approved PIMCC Associate Program Service agreement for inmate billing audit (unanimous)
• Approved CivicPlus website redesign agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Hospitality Recovery grant subcontract with Northwest Commission (unanimous)
• Approved STOPit anonymous reporting program agreement (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and finance report (unanimous)

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Warren County Prison Board is holding a general session covering routine items such as approving minutes, a finance report, and reports from the sheriff and warden. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed. An executive session is also scheduled for personnel and investigations matters.

• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2020
• Finance report
• Sheriff/Warden's report
• Capital projects update
• Next meeting set for June 15, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.

The Warren County Prison Board approved the December 2020 meeting minutes with a correction, the finance report, and the warden's report for December 2020 and January 2021. The board also noted a capital purchase of a dryer and moved meetings to quarterly. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved December 2020 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved finance report as presented by email (unanimous)
• Approved warden's report for Dec 2020 and Jan 2021 (unanimous)
• Noted purchase of dryer for delivery in March

Election Board

The Warren County Election Board is meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss old business, including the polling location for the Warren South Precinct and vacancies in elected positions within precincts. No new business is listed, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after these items.

• Approve minutes from December 23, 2020 and January 27, 2021 meetings
• Polling location for Warren South Precinct
• Vacancies with elected positions within precincts

The board discussed replacing the Warren South polling location after the school became unavailable due to COVID-19 space needs. The Days Inn was proposed but the solicitor advised against it due to state law prohibiting polling places in liquor-licensed buildings. No final decision was made; staff will research alternatives and report back at the next meeting.

• Discussed Warren South polling location; no site selected
• Solicitor advised against Days Inn due to liquor license
• Directed staff to find compliant location and report by Feb. 24

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting virtually to handle routine business and several notable items. They will consider approving the 2021 millage rate, a new agreement for inmate healthcare with Dr. Heeter, a multi-year maintenance agreement with Motorola, and a resolution for the 2021 Liquid Fuels Allocation. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, public comment, and reappointments to the Hospital Authority Board.

• Approval of the 2021 millage rate
• Approval of the 2021 Agreement with Dr. Heeter (inmate healthcare)
• Multi-year Maintenance Agreement with Motorola
• Resolution 3175 Liquid Fuels Allocation for 2021
• Reappointments to the Hospital Authority Board

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board is meeting to approve minutes and consider two personnel actions: setting the wage for a Court Reporter and adding a part-time person for signal point duties under the Sheriff. The meeting is procedural and focused on these staffing decisions.

• Set wage for Court Reporter
• Additional part-time person for signal point under Sheriff
• Approve minutes from December 9, 2020

The Warren County Salary Board approved a $50,000 annual salary plus transcript fees for the new court reporter, Jackie Sherwood, despite a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Eggleston dissenting. The board also unanimously tabled a proposal to hire an additional part-time guard for the single point security post pending further research.

• Approved $50,000 salary plus transcript fees for court reporter (4-1)
• Tabled additional PT guard for single point (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The meeting agenda contains only procedural items. The board will announce the recording of the session and consider approval of the November 10, 2020 minutes.

• Approval of the November 10, 2020 minutes

The Warren County Retirement Board approved the minutes from the November 10, 2020 meeting. The board reviewed the portfolio, which grew from about $36,000 in October 2020 to $40,692,300 by December 2020, and confirmed it aligns with the investment policy. No changes were made to the portfolio, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved minutes from November 10, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed portfolio performance through December 31, 2020
• Confirmed portfolio aligns with investment policy; no changes made

Election Board

The Warren County Board of Elections tabled a decision on the Warren South polling location until February 10, 2021, after initially considering a motion to request use of South Side school. The board rescinded that motion and voted unanimously to gather more information first. No other substantive decisions were made; the board also discussed election vacancies but took no action.

• Tabled Warren South polling location decision until Feb 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Rescinded motion to request South Side school as polling location (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to consider a resolution establishing a policy for distributing Human Services Emergency Funds and an agreement with Darling Apothecary for inmate pharmaceutical services. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the previous meeting's minutes and the finance report.

• Resolution #3174: Human Services Emergency Funds Distribution Policy
• Agreement with Darling Apothecary for inmate pharmaceutical services
• Approval of minutes from January 13, 2021 public meeting
• Finance report review
• Announcement of Lights of Love Vigil for COVID-19 victims

The Warren County Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution #3174, establishing a Human Services Emergency Funds Distribution Policy funded through the Joseph Defrees Endowment Fund, with no county general fund dollars. They also unanimously approved a 2021 agreement with Darling Apothecary to provide prescription drug coverage for county inmates. The consent agenda, including the January 13, 2020 meeting minutes and finance report, was approved as presented.

• Adopted Resolution #3174 Human Services Emergency Funds Distribution Policy (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 agreement with Darling Apothecary for inmate drug coverage (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and finance report (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting virtually to handle routine business, including approving the consent agenda, old business items like a radio use agreement and tax collector rates, and new business such as 2021 budget reallocations and resolutions related to tax anticipation and tax duplicates. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of 2020 Budget line item reallocations
• Resolution #3172: 2021 Tax Anticipation Note
• Resolution #3173: Postponement of Tax Duplicates
• Reappointments to the Conservation District Board
• Approval of agreement with Country Manor Management Consultants

The Warren County Commissioners approved a 1% pay increase for tax collectors for the 2022-2025 term, authorized a radio use agreement with local agencies, and approved an $8,000 agreement with Country Manor Management for quality manual services. They also approved 2020 budget reallocations, a 2021 tax anticipation note, and several board appointments. Commissioner Kafferlin recused himself from the Country Manor vote due to a family conflict.

• Approved 1% tax collector pay increase for 2022-2025 term (unanimous)
• Authorized Public Safety Director to enter radio use agreements (unanimous)
• Approved $8,000 Country Manor Management agreement (unanimous; Kafferlin recused)
• Approved 2020 budget line-item reallocations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3172 authorizing 2021 Tax Anticipation Note (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #3173 postponing tax duplicate delivery (unanimous)
• Approved Conservation District Board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Housing Authority board appointments with modified terms (unanimous)