Warren County public meetings in 2025

Blighted Property Committee

The Blighted Property Review Committee meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will consider several agreements and contracts, including a budget adoption for 2026 and the ratification of the AFSCME 2026‑2029 union contract. They will also review a CDBG FY 2025 budget modification resolution and various service agreements for communications infrastructure. Additional items include reappointments to county boards and renewal agreements for local programs.

• Adoption of the 2026 Budget
• Ratification of AFSCME 2026‑2029 Union Contract
• Resolution #3320 CDBG FY 2025 Budget Modification
• Civic Plus Audio Eye Agreement
• Radio Tower Project Agreements (Bull Hill and Sugar Grove sites)

The board adopted the balanced 2026 county budget. They approved several large contracts, including radio tower agreements totaling about $2.4 million and Civic Plus website services. Additional approvals covered the Your Life Matters opioid‑recovery program, a training partnership with Butler Community College, and a CDBG budget modification. Reappointments for the Land Bank and a solid‑waste plan update contract were also approved.

• Adopt 2026 budget – motion carried unanimously
• Approve radio tower project agreements ($2,400,000; $975,926.26; $581,536.85) – unanimous
• Approve Civic Plus Audio Eye ($5,967.25) and Website Hosting ($9,277.33) contracts – unanimous
• Approve $10,000 YMCA agreement for Your Life Matters Recovery Program – unanimous
• Approve $4,500 Preferred Training Partnership with Butler Community College – unanimous
• Approve Resolution #3320 CDBG FY 2025 budget modification – unanimous
• Reappoint Mike Boyd and Mike Kiehl to the Land Bank Authority – unanimous
• Approve $63,845 Nestor Resources agreement to update the Solid Waste Plan – unanimous

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget modification for fiscal year 2025. The hearing provides an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed changes to the CDBG allocation. No vote or final decision is noted on the agenda.

• CDBG FY 2025 Budget Modification – public hearing

The Warren County Commissioners approved modifications to the FY 2025 Community Development Block Grant allocations after the Tidioute Sheridan St. Stormwater Project came in under budget. The stormwater project funding was reduced from $25,000 to $0. County‑wide Housing Rehabilitation funding was increased to $193,425 and Spring Creek Park Handicapped Parking funding was increased to $33,950. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved reallocation of FY 2025 CDBG funds: Tidioute Sheridan St. Stormwater Project reduced to $0, County‑wide Housing Rehabilitation increased to $193,425, Spring Creek Park Handicapped Parking increased to $33,950 (no vote tally recorded)

Salary Board

The Warren County Salary Board will consider and vote on the 2026 non-union wage rates for county employees. It will also approve the 2026 employee roster and appoint members to the county’s sick bank. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as minutes approval and an executive session.

• Approve 202 6 non-union wages for County Employees
• Approve the 2026 Employee Roster
• Appoint Sick Bank Members
• Minutes Approval: May 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Governing Board will meet to approve previous minutes and review fiscal reports. The board is scheduled to act on a DDAP 4.5 Grant Agreement and discuss several mental health and housing updates.

• DDAP 4.5 Grant Agreement
• MH Forensic Administrative Case Manager update
• MH Family Navigator update
• Housing Project discussion
• MH/ATOD Advisory Board Restructure

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority will meet to discuss unfinished business and new appointments. The agenda includes a review of a property previously declared blight.

• Discussion of 59 Grant St., Tidioute, PA (Parcel#TD-271-825300), declared blight on 11-16-23
• Renewal for Andrea Stapleford

The board unanimously approved the November 18, 2025 minutes. It removed the 59 Grant St. item from the agenda after a motion passed unanimously. The Solicitor’s Agreement for 2026 was approved at the new rate of $155 per hour. The $1,745 payment for Management Liability Insurance was also approved.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Removed 59 Grant St. item from agenda (all in favor)
• Approved Solicitor’s Agreement for 2026 at $155/hr (all in favor)
• Approved $1,745 payment for Management Liability Insurance (all in favor)

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Warren County Land Bank Authority will approve the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes and receive a finance report. It will discuss three blighted parcels—63 Second Mill St., 106 Cottage Place, and 887 Route 958—some of which are pending further action. The board will vote on renewing its insurance coverage totaling $3,184, split between commercial and professional liability policies.

• Renewal of insurance premiums: total $3,184 (commercial $1,398, professional liability $1,745)
• Discussion of parcel 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township (landbank owned as of June 7, 2025)
• Discussion of parcel 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Township (blight declaration tabled until April 2026)
• Discussion of parcel 887 Route 958, Pittsfield (blight declared May 16, 2024)
• Approval of November 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Warren County Land Bank Authority did not conduct any business because a quorum was not present. No items were approved, denied, or tabled.

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Jail will meet to discuss administrative and operational matters. The agenda includes the adoption of board bylaws and a review of a psychiatric agreement.

• Adoption of Bylaws for the Board of Inspectors
• Jamestown Psych Agreement
• Lonnie Heeter 2025 Medical Report
• Approval of October 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The board unanimously voted to terminate a full-time cook and two part-time corrections officers. It also approved the 2025 medical report, the October 28 minutes, the finance report, and the MAT program agreement pending signature, and tabled the bylaws amendment until the January meeting.

• Terminated a full-time cook and two part-time corrections officers (unanimous)
• Accepted the 2025 medical report as presented (unanimous)
• Approved the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted the finance report as presented (unanimous)
• Tabled the bylaws amendment until the next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved the MAT agreement with Jamestown Psych contingent on signature (unanimous)
• Approved the Warden’s report as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission will review a communication tower application submitted by David Cummings/Smartlink for the site at 896 Tri County Rd in Spring Creek Township, located in the Agriculture‑Conservation‑Recreation (ACR) district. It will also consider three proposed text changes to the zoning ordinance that add definitions and permitted uses for contractor yards, oil field service/contractor yards, and commercial sand blasting & painting in the ACR and Industrial districts. Unfinished business includes moving forward with action items from the Comprehensive Plan.

• Review Communication Tower Application – David Cummings/Smartlink, 896 Tri County Rd, Spring Creek Township (ACR district)
• Proposed zoning amendment: define “Contractor Yard” and allow it by right in the ACR district
• Proposed zoning amendment: define “Oil Field Service / Contractor Yard” and allow it by right or special exception in ACR & Industrial districts
• Proposed zoning amendment: define “Commercial Sand Blasting & Painting” and allow it as a special exception in ACR & Industrial districts
• Unfinished business: advance action items from the Comprehensive Plan

The minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The commission voted unanimously to approve the Smartlink communication tower at 896 Tri County Rd., Spring Creek Township, and to grant waivers for the fence and landscaping requirements. Action items from the Comprehensive Plan were tabled. No decision was made on the proposed zoning ordinance text changes, which will be revised for the January meeting.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Smartlink communication tower at 896 Tri County Rd., Spring Creek Twp. (unanimous)
• Granted fence waiver for tower (unanimous)
• Granted landscaping waiver for tower base (unanimous)
• Tabled action items from Comprehensive Plan
• Deferred three proposed zoning ordinance text changes to January meeting

Blighted Property Committee

The Blighted Property Review Committee meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Election Board

The Warren County Election Board will meet to conduct a review of the General Election. No other substantive business items are listed on the agenda.

• Review of General Election

The Warren County Election Board reviewed the recent general election, noting smooth operations and no equipment issues. It recorded 25,277 registered voters, 2,400 mail‑in/absentee ballots and over 200 adjudicated write‑in votes. The board set certification of the election for Monday, November 24, 2025, and then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board

The Warren County Children and Youth Advisory Board will review staffing needs, including a vacant intake and case aide position and two newly approved caseworker positions. The board will discuss and vote on updates to Parents as Teachers (PAT) policies and the PAT Affiliate Quality Endorsement process. Additional discussion will cover the outcome of the IV‑E audit completed in October and updates on participation in the CFSR and Universal Assessment Tool pilots. The meeting will also include a treasurer’s report, statistical report, and routine agenda items.

• Vote on updates to PAT policies
• Review of IV‑E audit outcome
• Discussion of agency participation in CFSR Pilot
• Discussion of agency participation in Universal Assessment Tool Pilot
• Staffing report: vacant intake and case aide positions; two newly approved caseworker positions

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will consider a range of new contracts and agreements, including services for dietitian, software, and school district leasing. They will also vote on the 2026 millage rates and award a 2026 Tax Anticipation Note. Additional items include resolutions for LSA grant funding and a maintenance agreement for a 911 battery backup system.

• Agreement with Heather Peterson for Dietitian Services
• Government Software Services Agreement (Homestead/Farmstead Printing)
• Lease with Warren County School District‑Youngsville Middle High School
• Approve 2026 Millage Rates
• Award 2026 Tax Anticipation Note

The board approved the consent agenda and a series of contracts covering jail dietitian services, mailings, prison phone service, a sheriff RMS system, and a school lease. They set the 2026 real estate millage at 3.2612% and debt service millage at 0.1631%. The county also approved a Tax Anticipation Note with M&T Bank at 3.87% interest.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimously)
• Approved one‑year lease with Warren County School District for Youngsville building (unanimously)
• Approved 2026 real estate millage rate of 3.2612% and debt service rate of 0.1631% (unanimously)
• Approved agreement with Heather Peterson for jail dietitian services (unanimously)
• Approved renewal of Government Software Services mailing agreement at $0.40 per mailing (unanimously)
• Approved agreement with IC Solutions for prison phone service continuation (unanimously)
• Approved five‑year CODY Pathfinder RMS agreement for sheriff’s office (unanimously)
• Approved 2026 Tax Anticipation Note with M&T Bank at 3.87% interest and $2,000 fees (unanimously)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. to consider two variance applications submitted by Daryl P. Huber for 14 Broadhead St in Pleasant Township. Both applications request permission to erect a structure in an “I” zoning district. The board will decide whether to grant the variances.

• 10:00 a.m. – Variance request by Daryl P. Huber for 14 Broadhead St, Pleasant Township – approval to erect structure in “I” zoning district
• 10:15 a.m. – Variance request by Daryl P. Huber for 14 Broadhead St, Pleasant Township – approval to erect structure in “I” zoning district

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board approved two variance requests from Daryl P. Huber for parcel #WN-578-695630 in Pleasant Township. The first request granted a 32‑foot front‑yard setback from Route 6. The second request granted 35‑foot, 25‑foot, and 5‑foot front‑yard setbacks from Route 6, Broadhead Street, and Mohawk Avenue, respectively. Both motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved 32‑ft front‑yard setback variance from Route 6 (5‑0)
• Approved 35‑ft, 25‑ft, and 5‑ft front‑yard setback variances (5‑0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (5‑0)

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority will conduct standard opening procedures, approve the October 21 minutes, and present a finance report. Unfinished Business includes two blighted parcels: 1465 Route 62 in Pleasant Township (Parcel #YV-932-9463) and 59 Grant St. in Tidioute (Parcel #TD-271-825300), both currently tabled for future action. The meeting will conclude with a general discussion and adjournment.

• Unfinished Business – Parcel #YV-932-9463, 1465 Route 62, Irvine – declared blighted (tabled)
• Unfinished Business – Parcel #TD-271-825300, 59 Grant St., Tidioute – declared blighted (tabled)
• Finance Report – presented during the meeting

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Land Bank Authority is meeting to discuss the status of specific blighted properties. The body will review properties in Sheffield Township, Pine Grove Township, and Freehold Township.

• 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township (owned by Landbank as of June 7, 2025)
• 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Twp. (tabled until tax sale)
• 887 Route 958, Pittsfield, Freehold Twp.

County Commissioners Work Session

Warren County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss new business and review bids. The body will examine proposals for a coroner vehicle and 2026 tax anticipation.

• Review of Coroner Vehicle Bids
• Review of 2026 Tax Anticipation Bids
• CODY Pathfinder RMS package
• Family Services Outreach Agreement

Commissioners discussed a possible lease of the Youngsville School building but made no commitment. They reviewed the CODY Pathfinder RMS package for law‑enforcement data sharing, a $70,000 Family Services outreach agreement (with $35,000 to be funded from opioid funds), vehicle quotes for the coroner, and 2026 tax‑anticipation quotes. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on November 5, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Planning & Zoning Office of the Warren County Courthouse. The board will consider a special exception application from Christ J. Byler for parcel 2580 Old State Road, Russell, PA (Tax Parcel ID WN-001-234900). The request seeks approval to operate a sawmill in an ACR district.

• Special exception – request to operate a sawmill at 2580 Old State Road, Russell, PA (Tax Parcel ID WN-001-234900)

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board approved a special exception for Christ J. Byler to operate a small sawmill on his 52.87‑acre property at 2580 Old State Rd. The approval is conditional on meeting Farmington Township road bonding requirements. The motion passed with all five members voting in favor (5‑0). The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved special exception for sawmill operation (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 4, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion.

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board will consider and vote on approving the September 2, 2025 minutes. The meeting includes a treasurer report, statistical overview, updates on ATOD, mental health, developmental disabilities/EI, managed care, and the human services strategic plan. Members will discuss consumer and family concerns and receive a board restructure update before adjourning.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 minutes (motion required)
• Treasurer report
• Updates on ATOD, MH, DD/EI, Managed Care, Human Services Strategic Plan
• Consumer/Family concerns discussion
• Board restructure update

The advisory board approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting after a motion was made and seconded. The motion carried. No other substantive decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will consider Resolution 3316, which would authorize the county to submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. This item is listed under New Business for the special meeting on October 28, 2025. No other substantive agenda items are noted.

• Resolution 3316 – authorize submission of the CDBG grant application

The commissioners adopted Resolution #3316 to authorize submission of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application after two public hearings identified eligible projects. The Clarendon Borough project was excluded for not meeting guidelines. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Resolution #3316 authorizing CDBG grant application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Warren County Board of Inspectors will consider a public presentation reviewing the PIMCC, approve the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes, receive a finance report, and discuss any unfinished and new business items. The Warden will also give a report, and the meeting will include an executive session.

• PIMCC Review (public comments/special presentation)
• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Finance Report
• Unfinished Business
• New Business

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously voted to terminate two part‑time employees who had not worked a shift since July. The board authorized a 1099 contractor agreement with tiered monthly payments until a dietitian is secured. The Warden’s September report and the meeting adjournment were each approved unanimously.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Terminated two part‑time employees (unanimous)
• Authorized 1099 contractor agreement with payment tiers (unanimous)
• Approved Warden’s September report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on October 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Planning & Zoning Office, basement of the Warren County Court House, 204 4' Ave., Warren, PA. The hearing will consider a special exception application for a sawmill operation submitted by Daniel Byler, located at 4419 Lanning Hill Rd, Sugar Grove, PA, Farmington Township (Tax Parcel ID YV-003-613100). No other agenda items are listed.

• Special exception – sawmill operation – applicant Daniel Byler, 4419 Lanning Hill Rd, Sugar Grove, PA (Tax Parcel ID YV-003-613100)

The Zoning Hearing Board voted to approve Daniel A. Byler's request for a special exception to operate a sawmill on his 36.26‑acre property in Farmington Township. Approval is conditional on meeting Farmington Township's road bonding requirements within 90 days. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Special Exception for sawmill operation (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest-Warren Human Services Governing Board will consider approval of the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes, receive fiscal reports, and discuss contracts. The board will also receive updates on cleaning and moving activities, allow public comment, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approval of September 15, 2025 Governing Board minutes
• Presentation of fiscal reports
• Discussion of contracts (details not specified)
• Updates on cleaning and moving
• Public comment period

The board approved the September 15, 2025 governing‑board minutes and the fiscal reports. It also approved a contract amendment for Dr. Gertrude Barber Center Inc. in the amount of $31,916.18. The board decided to postpone any change to the cleaning‑services contract until March 2026 and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved governing board minutes from Sep 15, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved fiscal reports (motion carried)
• Approved contract amendment for Dr. Gertrude Barber Center Inc. for $31,916.18 (motion carried)
• Postponed any change to the cleaning services contract until March 2026 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Blighted Property Committee

The Blighted Property Review Committee meeting scheduled for October 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will consider applying for a Community Development Block Grant and adopting a Hazard Mitigation Plan. The agenda also includes awarding a cleaning contract and approving agreements with Diamond Pharmacy.

• Resolution 3316: Authorizing submission of the CDBG grant application
• Resolution 3317: Adoption of the Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Award Cleaning Contract
• Agreement with Diamond Pharmacy
• Appointment to the Warren County Hospital Authority Board

The board adopted the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan, noting the $80,000 update cost previously covered by a grant that has now expired. They also approved a three‑year cleaning contract with Brightspace Cleaning for $55,240 per year and authorized the county’s $55,900 match for the Transit Authority’s 2026‑2027 budget. Additional actions included appointing Laurie MacDonald to the Hospital Authority Board (subject to bylaws), approving an agreement with Diamond Pharmaceutical after solicitor edits, and confirming Conservation District Board appointments. All motions carried unanimously.

• Adopt Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Appoint Laurie MacDonald to Hospital Authority Board contingent on bylaws (unanimous)
• Award cleaning contract to Brightspace Cleaning, $55,240 per year for three years (unanimous)
• Approve county match of $55,900 to Transit Authority for 2026‑2027 (unanimous)
• Approve agreement with Diamond Pharmaceutical after solicitor edits (unanimous)
• Confirm Conservation District Board appointments of Barry VanOrd, Frank Brown, and Commissioner Daniel Glotz (unanimous)
• Approve consent agenda (unanimous)

Commissioners Public Hearings

The Warren County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed use of Fiscal Year 2025 CDBG funds. The meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. in the Jackson Courtroom. No other agenda items are listed.

• Proposed use of Fiscal Year 2025 CDBG funds

The public hearing identified proposed projects for the 2025 CDBG funds, noting that a Clarendon Borough project did not meet requirements. Proposed projects include a $25,000 stormwater project in Tidioute, $179,925 county‑wide housing rehabilitation, $113,925 High St. improvement in Clarendon, $22,450 handicapped parking at Spring Creek Park, and $10,155 county‑wide administration. The commissioners announced a special meeting on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, to vote on a resolution authorizing the CDBG application. No votes or formal approvals were recorded at this hearing.

• Scheduled special meeting on Oct 28, 2025 to consider CDBG funding resolution

County Commissioners Work Session

The work session will include announcements, public comment, and department updates. Commissioners will discuss the bid results for cleaning county facilities. The agenda also lists unfinished business, upcoming meetings, and an executive session.

• Discuss bid results for cleaning of county facilities

The commissioners reviewed bids for cleaning county facilities. They agreed to keep cleaning three days a week and to award the contract to Brightspace Cleaning. The award will be added to the agenda for the next public meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Awarded cleaning contract to Brightspace Cleaning (3 days/week)

Planning Commission

The Warren County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners are meeting to conduct new business. The primary item on the agenda is the awarding of a stormwater project in Tidioute.

• Award the Stormwater project in Tidioute

The commissioners voted to award the Tidioute Stormwater Project to Continental Construction at a cost of $237,175. The motion was made by Commissioner Daniel Glotz, seconded by Commissioner Tricia D. Durbin, and carried unanimously. The meeting was recorded and adjourned at 11:33 a.m.

• Approved award of Tidioute Stormwater Project to Continental Construction ($237,175) (unanimous)

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The Board of Inspectors will approve the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting and receive a finance report. Members will discuss a new promotion for the lieutenant position and hear the warden’s report. The meeting includes an executive session before adjourning.

• Approval of August 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Finance report presentation
• Promotion of the lieutenant position
• Warden’s report
• Executive session

The Board approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved the Warden’s recommendation to promote Sergeant Daniel Peterson to Lieutenant. The Board also unanimously accepted the recommendation to enter an agreement with Diamond Pharmacy. The meeting was then adjourned and moved into executive session.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Daniel Peterson from Sergeant to Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Accepted recommendation to enter agreement with Diamond Pharmacy (unanimous)
• Approved Warden Rusty Barr’s August 2025 report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting and moved into executive session (unanimous)

Blighted Property Committee

The Warren County Blighted Property Review Committee meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were presented for discussion.

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners will vote on a series of resolutions related to the Fair Housing Plan and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, including approval of the plan, appointment of a Fair Housing Officer, a complaint procedure, an anti‑displacement plan, and a program‑income reutilization plan. They will also adopt a Section 3 plan under the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. Additional items include an agreement with Tech Friends for mail handling at the county jail and the award sale of a 2018 Ford Escape. Routine agenda items such as minutes, finance, HR, and department reports are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 3309 – Fair Housing Plan Approval for CDBG Funds
• Resolution 3310 – Appointing of Fair Housing Officer for CDBG Funds
• Resolution 3311 – Approving the Fair Housing Complaint Procedure for CDBG Funds
• Resolution 3312 – Approving Anti‑displacement Plan for CDBG Funds
• Agreement with Tech Friends for mail handling at the jail

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda. They also approved Resolutions 3309 through 3314, which provide Community Development Block Grant funding for fair housing, anti‑displacement and related programs. An agreement with Tech Friends to scan inmate mail was adopted, and a $7,500 bid for a vehicle auction was accepted. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 3309‑3314 for CDBG funding (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Tech Friends to scan inmate mail (unanimous)
• Accepted $7,500 bid for auction vehicle (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Warren County Redevelopment Authority will review two unfinished business items: parcel #YV-932-9463 at 1465 Route 62 in Irvine and parcel #TD-271-825300 at 59 Grant St. in Tidioute, both declared blighted and currently tabled. The meeting will also include a finance report, approval of minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting, and a general discussion. No formal actions are listed for these items.

• Parcel #YV-932-9463 – 1465 Route 62, Irvine, Pleasant Township – declared blighted on 2‑18‑21 (tabled)
• Parcel #TD-271-825300 – 59 Grant St., Tidioute – declared blighted on 11‑16‑23 (tabled)
• Approval of minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting

Land Bank Authority Meetings

The Land Bank Authority will approve the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes and receive a finance report. It will then discuss four parcels that have been declared blighted by the BPRC, all of which are owned or pending sale by the Authority. The meeting will conclude with general discussion and scheduling of the next meeting.

• 63 Second Mill St., Sheffield Township (Parcel #SH-354-925800) – declared blighted 10/20/22, owned by the Land Bank as of June 7, 2025
• 106 Cottage Place, Pine Grove Township (Parcel #WN-281-3174) – declared blighted 2/16/23, tabled until tax sale
• Second St., Sheffield (Parcel SH-356-473900) – declared blighted 12/21/2023, tabled until July 2025
• 887 Route 958, Pittsfield, Freehold Township (Parcel YV-432-368600) – declared blighted 5/16/2024

County Commissioners Work Session

The County Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss open bids for county facility cleaning and the Sheridan St. Stormwater Project in Tidioute. The session also includes a review of upcoming meetings and department updates.

• Open bids for cleaning of county facilities
• Open bids for the Sheridan St. Stormwater Project in Tidioute

The work session presented open bids for cleaning county facilities and for the Sheridan St. Stormwater Project, including detailed cost figures. Commissioners were reminded they may reject all bids after full review. No votes, approvals, or rejections were recorded.

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Forest-Warren Human Services Governing Board will consider approval of the June 17 2025 meeting minutes. It will receive fiscal reports and discuss pending contracts. The board will also receive updates on the EOC Reinvestment Housing Project, vehicle matters, the budget, and the Forest Warren Mental Wellness – Enhanced Housing Support program. Public comment will follow before adjournment.

• Approval of Governing Board minutes from June 17, 2025
• Review of fiscal reports
• Discussion of contracts
• Update on EOC Reinvestment Housing Project
• Update on Forest Warren Mental Wellness – Enhanced Housing Support

The board approved the prior meeting minutes and a fiscal status report showing operations at 85% of the requested budget. All presented contracts for FY 24/25 and a new FY 25/26 transit contract were approved. Commissioners approved allocating money to the EOC for the Madison Ave housing project. The proposal to amend the mental‑wellness housing contract was tabled until the October meeting.

• Approved June 17, 2025 governing board minutes (motion carried)
• Approved fiscal status report showing 85% of requested budget (motion carried)
• Approved all listed contract amendments and new contracts for FY 24/25 and FY 25/26 (motion carried)
• Approved providing funds to the EOC for the Madison Ave Reinvestment Housing Project (motion carried)
• Tabled amendment to Forest Warren Mental Wellness contract for enhanced housing support (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

LICC

The Warren County Commissioners will meet to review meeting minutes, discuss the OneWell program, and receive updates on child find events. The meeting will be held via Zoom on September 16, 2025.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Presentation on OneWell program
• Updates on Child Find events
• Meeting scheduled for 10-12pm via Zoom
• Next meeting set for December 16, 2025

The council voted to approve the minutes from the prior meeting. No other business was acted upon; old and new business items were listed as N/A. Presentations by One Well Health and Parent to Parent were shared, but no decisions were made on them. The next meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2025 via Zoom.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (passed)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will meet to award a contract for the Jail Roof Project. They will also consider a resolution regarding missed Commonwealth budget deadlines.

• Award of the Jail Roof Project
• Resolution #3315 regarding consequences of missed Commonwealth budget deadlines

The commissioners voted unanimously to award the jail roof rehabilitation project to Fuller Building at the engineer‑recommended price of $169,182. They also unanimously approved Resolution #33‑15 addressing missed Commonwealth budget deadlines. Both actions were recorded in the September 8, 2025 special public meeting.

• Awarded jail roof rehab contract to Fuller Building for $169,182 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #33‑15 on missed Commonwealth budget deadlines (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. A motion to recommend approval of a new tower at 1911 Cemetery Rd in Farmington Township was carried with all members in favor. Action items from the Comprehensive Plan were tabled. Numerous subdivision applications were approved as listed in the minutes.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of new tower at 1911 Cemetery Rd (all in favor, motion carried)
• Tabled moving forward with action items from Comprehensive Plan
• Approved multiple subdivision applications (list provided in minutes)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. No other motions or votes were recorded. The remainder of the meeting consisted of program updates and informational items.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The board unanimously approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. They also unanimously approved the Warden's July report. A motion to adjourn and enter executive session was passed unanimously.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Warden's July report as presented (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session by unanimous motion

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda and a series of resolutions, including fair‑housing resolutions, a Main Street grant, the FY 2024 CDBG budget modification, and a property sale via online auction. They also approved Act 13 requests for a bike‑trail rehabilitation, river cleanup, and a bridge project, and appointed a new member to the Agricultural Land Preservation Board. The jail roof bids will be reopened on August 28.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Resolutions 3304 & 3305 (fair housing) approved unanimously
• Resolution 3306 (Main Street Matters grant) approved unanimously
• Resolution 3307 (FY 2024 CDBG budget modification) approved unanimously
• Resolution 3308 (property online auction) approved unanimously
• Act 13 bike‑trail rehabilitation request ($25,000) approved unanimously
• Act 13 Allegheny River cleanup request ($500) approved unanimously
• Barry VanOrd appointed to Agricultural Land Preservation Board unanimously

Commissioners Public Hearings

The hearing reviewed a modification to the FY 2024 CDBG budget, shifting $23,100 to housing study costs. It also announced that the county will receive $237,530 in CDBG funds for FY 2025 and opened project submissions from municipalities. No public comments were made and no formal decisions or votes were recorded. The hearing was closed at 12:09 p.m.

Blighted Property Committee

The Blighted Property Review Committee meeting scheduled for August 21, 2025, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items.

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing to review one application. The board will consider a request for a variance regarding the size of an accessory structure in a flood zone.

• Variance request for 1720sqft accessory structure size at 131 Hatch Drive, Glade Township

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board considered a variance request by Anthony Pellegrino for a 1,720‑square‑foot accessory structure on a 5.17‑acre parcel in Glade Township flood zone. The board approved the variance unanimously, conditioning approval on meeting all flood‑plain regulations and completing the CLOMA within twelve months. No objections were raised.

• Approved variance for 1720 sf accessory structure (5‑0) with flood‑plain conditions and CLOMA deadline

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The Governing Board will meet to approve previous minutes and review fiscal reports and contracts. The board will also discuss updates regarding housing projects and transportation.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 minutes
• Review of fiscal reports
• Review of contracts
• EOC Reinvestment Housing Project update
• Forest Warren Mental Wellness- Enhanced Housing Support update

Redevelopment Authority Meetings

The Authority is meeting to discuss the status of two properties previously declared blighted. The agenda includes a review of a property on Route 62 and a property on Grant Street.

• Review of 1465 Route 62, Irvine, PA (Parcel #YV-932-9463)
• Review of 59 Grant St., Tidioute, PA (Parcel #TD-271-825300)

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The board unanimously approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes. They also approved moving the mail‑handling agreement to the Commissioners for approval at the next public meeting. The warden's June report was approved, and the meeting was adjourned into executive session.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved moving mail‑handling agreement to Commissioners for next public meeting (unanimous)
• Approved the warden's June 2025 report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting and entered executive session (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The board approved a series of agreements and contracts, all by unanimous vote. Notable actions included adopting the County Emergency Operations Plan, approving repository tax bids of $1,100 and $797, and awarding the Courthouse Exterior Restoration Project to Graciano Corp. for $720,902. Additional approvals covered a Guardian Ad Litem agreement, a medical assistance transportation grant, and a bike‑hike trail engineering contract.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimously)
• Approved Guardian Ad Litem agreement with Alyce Bush for FY 25/26 (unanimously)
• Adopted County Emergency Operations Plan (unanimously)
• Approved repository tax bids: $1,100 to Joseph Perrin and $797 to Shawn Bigelow (unanimously)
• Approved agreement with Sammartino, Stout & Lo Presti for reassessment consulting at $225/hr (unanimously)
• Approved Medical Assistance Transportation Grant Agreement (unanimously)
• Approved Bike Hike Trail engineering agreement with E&M Engineering for $35,000 (unanimously)
• Awarded Courthouse Exterior Restoration Project to Graciano Corp. for $720,902 (unanimously)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the July 1, 2025 meeting was then made, seconded and carried. No other substantive actions were voted on; the proposed addition of C&Y to the board was placed on hold pending OMHSAS approval.

• Approved May 6, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Board of Inspectors of the Warren County Prison

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the Warden's report as presented. The board decided to remove the Capital category from the agenda and address it during regular budget sessions. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes from April 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Warden's report as presented (unanimous)
• Removed Capital agenda item; to discuss at regular budget sessions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The board unanimously approved the Transit Authority’s request to apply for a $2 million grant, with a $64,500 county match. It also authorized the sale of two county vehicles, appointed members to the Library and Housing Authority boards, awarded an $83,100 housing study contract, approved a $62,530 audit engagement, and approved a letter to the Forest Service to request transfer of the Grunderville Landfill.

• Authorized Transit Authority to apply for $2 million grant (county match $64,500) – unanimous
• Approved sale of two county vehicles – unanimous
• Appointed Jean Denardi to the Library Board – unanimous
• Appointed Michael Lyon and Melisa Jenkins to the Housing Authority Board – unanimous
• Awarded housing study and needs assessment to 4ward Planning for $83,100 – unanimous
• Approved engagement of Zelenkoske Axlerod for 2024 audit for $62,530 (Human Services covering $19,200) – unanimous
• Approved amended CYS agreement with AVANCO – unanimous
• Approved letter to Forest Service requesting transfer of Grunderville Landfill ownership – unanimous

LICC

The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They also approved the LICC Agreement after a motion by Carrie and a second by Morgan. No other actions were decided. Presentations on HEROES and Milestone services were given, and referral numbers were reported.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Approved LICC Agreement (motion by Carrie, second by Morgan)

County Commissioners Work Session

Commissioners discussed public comment about the upcoming Election Board meeting and noted that it could be cancelled. They reviewed open bids for the courthouse exterior rehabilitation project, but no award was made. Updates were given on the revenue bond, housing study, radio tower, jail roof and tax duplicate matters, with no votes or approvals recorded.

Zoning Hearing Board

The Warren County Zoning Hearing Board granted Perry Wenzel a variance to enlarge his accessory structure in a flood zone, conditional on meeting all requirements of the Flood Management Ordinance. The motion was approved unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. No objections were raised. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved variance for Perry Wenzel’s accessory structure (4‑0 unanimous, conditional on Flood Management Ordinance)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (4‑0)

Retirement Board

The board reviewed the pension plan, noting a balance of $42,453,430 at the start of Q1 and $42,301,687 at the end of March 2025. Approval of the February 19, 2025 minutes was postponed to the next meeting. A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Daniel Glotz, seconded by Commissioner Tricia D. Durbin, and carried unanimously.

• Adjourn meeting – motion carried unanimously
• February 19, 2025 minutes approval deferred to next meeting

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The Warren County Commissioners approved a forklift maintenance agreement with JIT Toyota, appointed Michael Kiehl to the Land Bank Authority Board, and renewed PCORP liability insurance for approximately $336,887. They also authorized a grant application for the Bike‑Hike Trail rehab, approved a $17,000 engineering agreement for jail roof specifications, and settled the Whirley Industries tax appeal. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved JIT Toyota forklift maintenance agreement (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Kiehl to Warren County Land Bank Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved PCORP liability insurance renewal for 2025/2026 at approx. $336,887 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #3302 to seek grant for Bike‑Hike Trail rehab (unanimous)
• Approved $17,000 engineering agreement with E&M Engineering for jail roof specifications (unanimous)
• Approved settlement of Whirley Industries tax appeal (unanimous)

County Commissioners Work Session

The commissioners received multiple bids for the open Request for Proposals for a Housing Study and Needs Analysis. No award or other action was taken during this work session. The bids listed include amounts ranging from $32,000.00 to $118,732.00. The session adjourned at 12:05 p.m.

Planning Commission

The commission approved the February 4, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously. The meeting included the introduction of a new zoning officer and a review of the 2024 annual report, but no other actions were voted on.

• Approved February 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board

The ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board approved the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting. A motion to adopt updated bylaws that merge the ATOD, MH, and DD advisory boards was also approved. All other agenda items were informational updates and no further actions were taken.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved updated bylaws merging ATOD/MH/DD Advisory Board (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Zoning Hearing Board

The Zoning Hearing Board considered a variance request by Dane Freeborough to reduce the front‑yard setback from 50 feet to 12 feet on the property at 25 Stillwater Rd., Sugar Grove. Planning staff confirmed that required mail notifications, newspaper advertisement, and property posting were completed. A motion to approve the variance was made, seconded, and voted on unanimously (4‑0). The variance was granted.

• Approved 12‑foot front‑yard setback variance for 25 Stillwater Rd. (4-0)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The board voted to adopt Ordinance 1‑2025, which authorizes the county to incur non‑electoral debt by issuing revenue bonds. The bonds will fund the Phase II tower project for public safety in Elk, Sugar Grove, and Sheffield Townships, as well as building repairs and other items. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 1‑2025 authorizing revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent agenda. They also approved the annual transportation agreement with the Transit Authority, the 2025/2026 Children & Youth Services contractual providers list, and a contract with Mallory Polygraph & Investigation Services. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved transportation agreement with Transit Authority (unanimous)
• Approved 2025/2026 Children & Youth Services contractual providers list (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Mallory Polygraph & Investigation Services (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Forest Warren Human Services Governing Board

The board approved the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting. It also approved the fiscal reports, fixed‑asset requests, and contracts with higher ceilings, notably using CHIPP dollars for chimney repairs at the Ruth Smith facility. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 18, 2025 governing board minutes (motion carried)
• Approved fiscal reports and fixed‑asset requests (motion carried)
• Approved contracts with increased ceilings, including CHIPP dollars for chimney repairs (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Commissioners Public Meeting

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda and a resolution authorizing the Transit Authority to seek Federal Transit Authority funds. They also renewed the tax‑sale posting contract with Palmetto Posting and approved several service agreements, including a $74,000 engineering contract for the Sheridan Street project, $20,000 Act 13 funding for Youngsville downtown, and a backup solicitor arrangement with Alyce Bush.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimously)
• Approved Resolution 3301 authorizing TAWC to procure Federal Transit Authority funds (unanimously)
• Renewed agreement with Palmetto Posting for tax‑sale postings at $30 (2025), $32.50 (2026), $35 (2027) per posting (unanimously)
• Approved $74,000 engineering services contract with EADS Group for Sheridan St. project in Tidioute (unanimously)
• Approved $20,000 Act 13 funding request for Youngsville downtown revitalization (unanimously)
• Approved backup CYS solicitor agreement with Alyce Bush at $100 per hour, up to $6,000 (unanimously)