Wayne County, Pennsylvania

County Commissioners

Human Services Agency Governing Board

Multiple governing boards are meeting to approve service contracts for the 2026/27 fiscal year and ratify personnel changes. The meetings cover human services, behavioral health, drug and alcohol commissions, and the agency on aging.

• CYS contracts including Chester County detention ($741 per-diem) and Dynamic Counseling Associates (various rates)
• HSA contracts for Lakeville Pantry ($600 annually) and Attorney Jessica Ellis ($1,200 per month)
• Drug and Alcohol Commission contracts for PA Treatment and Healing and Clear Vision Health and Wellness
• Petroshuk Educational Services contract not to exceed $1,177.92
• Personnel actions including the hiring of Ronald Ashton and Elizabeth Goodman

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners are meeting to vote on several service contracts, grant applications, and personnel changes. Key items include an intergovernmental agreement for the Wayne County Correctional Facility to board Pike County inmates and a grant for the Drug Court Coordinator's salary.

• Intergovernmental Agreement between Wayne and Pike Counties for the Wayne County Correctional Facility to board Pike County inmates
• Contract with Petroshuk Educational Services, LLC for Special Instruction not to exceed $1,177.92
• Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency JR1 County Probation Grant for $52,394
• Post Primary Election Integrity Grant certification statement for $70,153.22 in expenditures
• Letter of support for Berlin Township's PennDOT grant to replace a culvert on Navajo Road

Ag Preservation Board

The board will consider approval of minutes from June 17, 2026, and review the financial report showing a state allocation balance of $768,910 with $346,228 encumbered. They will discuss unfinished business including 2024 and 2025 farm applications from Bryant, Giles, Erk, and Peck farms. New business includes ACE monitoring and the Significant Ag Areas map.

• Financial report: State allocation balance $768,910 ($346,228 encumbered), County balance $___________ ($88,572 encumbered)
• 2024 farm applications: William R. & R. Zachary Bryant Partnership state approved 6/11/26; Giles, Dean encumbered, satisfying ROW to exclusion
• 2025 farm applications: Martin Erk appraisal underway; Peck Farm acreage adjustment, can proceed with appraisal
• ACE monitoring discussion under new business
• Significant Ag Areas map discussion under new business

Wayne County Planning Commission

Prison Board

The Wayne County Prison Board will hold an executive session to consider personnel issues, ongoing litigation, and contract matters. The board will also review three old‑business contracts: an updated Wyoming County boarding contract, a nursing services contract, and a boarding agreement with Pike. No new business items are scheduled.

• Executive session on personnel, litigation and contracts
• Updated Wyoming County boarding contract
• Nursing contract
• Boarding agreement with Pike

Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board

The Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will review and approve minutes from April 2026, discuss expiring council terms, and hear a volunteer update noting the end of RSVP. The main discussion will focus on advocacy priorities including Skill Games, Older Adult Protective Services (OAPSA), the PENNCARE line item, the Comprehensive Aging Performance Evaluation (CAPE), and the 2026/27 budget. Program updates will cover Senior Centers, Food Pantry, and Housing.

• Terms expiring 6/30/2026: Lynn Karger, Patricia Nelson, and four vacant seats (one vacancy through 6/30/2028) to be filled
• Volunteer update: RSVP program has ended
• Advocacy discussion on Skill Games, OAPSA, PENNCARE, CAPE, and 26/27 Budget
• Program updates: Senior Centers, Food Pantry, Housing

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider hiring new staff and approving stipends for public defenders, as well as a $20,000 grant for a drug and alcohol treatment program. The meeting will also include a public comment period and the payment of checks.

• Hire Kevin Pimpinelli as County Caseworker 1 at $19.69/hour
• Hire Raymond Bleeker as Maintenance 1 at $14.75/hour
• Hire Blaine Hunter as Part Time Dispatcher Trainee at $17.22/hour
• Approve $20,000 grant for Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
• Approve $3,000 recruitment stipend for Special Assistant Public Defender Lindsay Collins

The commissioners unanimously approved the July 2 minutes and rescinded an employment offer to Ronald Ashton. They changed the start date for Housing Caseworker Stacey Caproni, accepted the resignation of Corrections Officer John Pyatt, and approved a $20,000 grant pass‑through contract for the county drug‑and‑alcohol program. They also hired three staff members and approved payment of bills totaling $1,304,526.87.

• Approved July 2, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Rescinded employment offer to Ronald Ashton (unanimous)
• Changed start date for Housing Caseworker Stacey Caproni to July 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Corrections Officer John Pyatt effective July 15, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 grant pass‑through contract for Wayne County Drug and Alcohol Services (unanimous)
• Hired Kevin Pimpinelli as County Caseworker I (Intake) effective July 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Hired Raymond Bleeker as Maintenance 1 Worker (37.5 hr/week) effective July 13, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed bills totaling $1,304,526.87 (unanimous)

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District will review financial reports and committee updates. The board is set to approve expenses for district staff, including a camera and web conferencing equipment, and authorize travel for a workshop and conference.

• Approval of financial reports and minutes
• Clearances for staff (approx. $50.00 each)
• Authorization for R. Marques aquatic invasive species workshop (up to $200.00)
• Authorization for J. Knecht AC conference speaker (up to $200.00)
• Purchase of camera ($561.00), webcam ($17.99), and headset ($24.05)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a three-month contract extension for staffing support at Children and Youth Services. The meeting includes several personnel hires and a proclamation for Dairy and Ice Cream Months.

• Three-month contract extension with Service Access Management Inc. through September 30, 2026
• Hire of Kevin Pimpinelli as County Caseworker 1 at $19.40 per hour
• Hire of Jill Tutza as Clerk 1 in the Sheriff's Department at $14.26 per hour
• Hire of Stacie Caproni as Caseworker 1 (Housing) at $18.83 per hour
• Salary increase for Cody Camenisch to $18.72 per hour

The Commissioners adopted the 2026 Dairy and Ice Cream Months proclamation and approved various staffing actions. They also authorized a contract extension for Children and Youth Services and approved several employee resignations.

• Approved June 25, 2026 meeting minutes (2-0; 1 abstention)
• Accepted resignation of 9-1-1 Dispatcher Forrest Mohn (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Material Handler Gary Quick (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Corrections Officer Lucius Bender (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Dairy and Ice Cream Months in Wayne County Proclamation (unanimous)
• Executed three-month contract extension with Service Access Management Inc. (unanimous)
• Tabled hiring of Kevin Pimpinelli as Caseworker 1 due to salary error (unanimous)
• Hired Jill Tutza as Clerk 1 for the Sheriff's Department (unanimous)

Human Services Agency Governing Board

Four governing boards are meeting to discuss contracts for children's services, transportation, behavioral health, and senior care. The boards are also ratifying various hires, resignations, and lease agreements for county-owned spaces.

• Agreement with Service Access Management, Inc. for fiscal staffing from June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029 at an annual rate of $276,000
• Amended agreement with Computer Aid, Inc. increasing maximum cost to $325,000
• Lease for 12 bus parking spots at 5th Street and Church Street, Honesdale for $600 monthly
• Lease for county-owned space at 650 ½ Park Street, Honesdale for Laurel House Recovery, LLC to operate a Female Sober Living Home
• Reimbursement of up to $1,400 to Salem Township Board of Supervisors for Hamlin Senior Center

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners are meeting to vote on a hardware and software support contract for 9-1-1 services. The board will also review several personnel actions, including a new hire for the Sheriff's Department and a promotion in the judicial system.

• One-year contract with TruWay Communication for Wayne County 9-1-1 support for $21,480
• Hiring of Ethan Dunn as Sheriff's Deputy at $19.20 per hour
• Promotion of Nicole Guven to Office Manager at $18.22 per hour
• 3 percent salary increase for HSA Fiscal Technician David Booths to $18.55 per hour
• Ratification of Jessica Bivens as MDJ Clerk 1 in District Court 22-3-02

The Commissioners approved a $21,480 hardware and software support contract for Wayne County 9-1-1. The board also accepted multiple resignations, hired a new Sheriff's Deputy, and ratified two judicial personnel actions.

• Approved June 18, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Jason Newbon (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Steven D’Acquisto (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Joel Burnett (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Jessica Bivins (unanimous)
• Approved TruWay Communication 9-1-1 contract for $21,480 (unanimous)
• Hired Ethan Dunn as Sheriff's Deputy effective June 29, 2026 (unanimous)
• Ratified Jessica Bivens as MDJ Clerk 1 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider a professional services agreement with Spall, Rydzewski, Anderson, Lalley and Krajkovich, PC for attorney services for the Tax Claim Office at $85/hour for July 2026 through June 2027. They will also vote on adopting the Wayne County Compensation Plan for Bureau of Talent Acquisition employees and an amendment to the 2021 Cooperation Agreement for RACP Project No. 2566-00 at Sterling Business Park. Multiple personnel actions are proposed, including hires, promotions, pay scale adjustments, and a 3% cost-of-living increase for HSA employees.

• Professional Services Agreement with Spall law firm for Tax Claim Office attorney services at $85/hour for one year
• Adoption of Wayne County Compensation Plan for Bureau of Talent Acquisition employees, effective July 1, 2026
• Amendment to 2021 Cooperation Agreement with WEDCO and PA Office of the Budget for grant access to Lot 3 at Sterling Business Park
• Personnel actions: hire of Elizabeth Goodman as Aging Care Manager 2, promotion of Kasean Wiley to Caseworker 1, addition of Captain title at Correctional Facility
• Natural Heritage Inventory update presented by Steven Schwartz

The Commissioners approved several employee promotions and new hires across various county departments. They also authorized a legal services agreement, updated the county compensation plan, and amended a cooperation agreement.

• Approved June 11, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Tammy Grey from Magistrate's office (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Marko Anticev from Children and Youth (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Benjamin Swartz from Sheriff's office (unanimous)
• Executed Professional Services Agreement with Spall, Rydzewski, Anderson, Lalley and Krajkovich, PC for $85/hour (unanimous)
• Adopted Wayne County Compensation Plan for Bureau of Talent Acquisition (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to 2021 Cooperation Agreement between Wayne County, WEDCO and PA Office of the Budget (unanimous)
• Hired Elizabeth Goodman as Aging Care Manager 2 (unanimous)

Behavioral & Developments Program/Early Intervention Advisory Board

The Advisory Board is meeting to review administrator reports on staffing vacancies and personnel changes. The agenda includes discussions on program status for ID, BH, and Psych Rehab, as well as housing at Fair Avenue and Transitional Living Apartments.

• Staffing updates including the hire of Abigail Ursich and resignation of Kimberly Yarrish-Simon
• Review of Transitional Living Apartments and Fair Avenue housing
• Discussion of the Northeast Regional Crisis Stabilization Center RTW Project
• Review of Administrative Entity multi-year growth strategy and performance based contracting
• Discussion of a succession plan

County Commissioners

The board will vote on a resolution to declare taking under eminent domain for a temporary and permanent easement of a property in Starrucca Borough. They will also consider a First‑Time Homebuyers grant for a property in Honesdale Borough, an addendum to the Spartan LTC contract for medical services at the county correctional facility, and a new MOU with correctional facility sergeants. Several personnel hires and salary approvals for county human services and planning staff are on the agenda.

• Resolution No. 11-6-2026: eminent‑domain easement for property in Starrucca Borough
• First‑Time Homebuyers grant through Act 137 for a property in Honesdale Borough
• Addendum to contract with Spartan LTC for additional medical services at Wayne County Correctional Facility
• MOU with bargaining unit of first‑level supervisors (sergeants) at the correctional facility (2026‑2029)
• Personnel hires: Stacie Caproni (Caseworker 1, $18.28/hr), Christopher Burnis (Fiscal Tech‑CYS, $16.99/hr), Lee Frutchey (Clerk 2 Dispatcher, $14.03/hr), Christina Bednarek (Planning/GIS Technician, $18.25/hr)

The Commissioners approved a First Time Homebuyers grant, ratified a correctional facility contract addendum, and adopted an eminent domain resolution for Starrucca Borough. Several personnel actions were taken, including hiring new staff for Human Services, Planning, and Transportation, as well as accepting multiple resignations.

• Approved June 4, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rescinded employment offer for Amy Hamman (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Karen Zweier (unanimous)
• Terminated employment of Frances Montaperto (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Brenda Albright (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Caitlin Burkhead (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Jessie Heimbach (unanimous)
• Approved First Time Homebuyers grant for Honesdale Borough (unanimous)

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District will open bids for the Wallenpaupack Creek ACAP project, consider a $7,500 funding request for the County Farm Master Site Plan, and review a $330 Bluebeam software purchase. Various staff reports and an executive session on personnel and real estate are also scheduled.

• Bid opening for Wallenpaupack Creek ACAP project
• County Farm Master Site Plan Funding Request $7,500
• Bluebeam Review Program purchase for N. Hessling ($330)
• 2025 Audit Report (old business)
• Executive session to discuss personnel and real estate

Prison Board

The Wayne County Prison Board will hear the warden's monthly report and discuss updates on union contracts and the sergeant's MOU. The board will review an updated boarding contract with Wyoming County and consider a new boarding agreement with Pike County. Physician and nursing updates are also on the agenda. A public comment period and executive session on personnel, litigation, and contracts are scheduled.

• Update on union contract and sergeant's MOU
• Updated Wyoming County boarding contract
• Boarding agreement with Pike County
• Physician and nursing updates

County Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on applying for a $100,000 USDA Local Food Promotion Program grant and a $18,000 DCNR recreation management grant. They will also consider multiple personnel actions including hiring a clerk, promoting and hiring corrections officers, and increasing pay for corrections and probation staff. Routine items include approving minutes, paying checks, and a pension fund access request.

• Motion to apply for $100,000 USDA Agricultural Marketing Services Local Food Promotion Program grant
• Motion to apply for $18,000 DCNR PEER grant to evaluate county recreation management
• Hiring of Shannon Rewoldt as Clerk 3 at Wayne County Transportation at $14.66/hour
• Pay increases for three corrections officers and one adult probation officer per collective bargaining agreements
• Hiring of two part-time corrections officers and two food services workers at the correctional facility

The commissioners approved several new hires for the correctional facility, transportation, and human services. They also authorized two grant-related actions involving the USDA and DCNR.

• Approved May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Diane Gibbons effective June 29, 2026
• Accepted resignation of Thomas King effective June 1, 2026
• Accepted resignation of Beth Thomas effective June 12, 2026
• Terminated employment of Samantha Slebodnik effective May 19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized $100,000 USDA-Agricultural Marketing Services grant application (unanimous)
• Executed $26,700 USDA cost share letter of verification (unanimous)
• Executed USDA Evidence of Critical Infrastructure (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider motions to adopt a resolution urging the state to raise the 9-1-1 surcharge to $2.20, approve a $500,000 funding letter for a worker housing project, and enter into lease agreements for sober living and office space.

• Resolution urging PA General Assembly to increase 9-1-1 surcharge to $2.20
• Letter of support for Settlers Cares Foundation for $500,000 in funding
• Lease agreement for Female Sober Living Home at 650 ½ Park Street, Honesdale
• Lease agreement for office space at 306 10th Street, Honesdale
• Hiring of Kathleen Fracassi as Social Services Aide I at $14.03 per hour

The board adopted Resolution No. 28‑05‑2026 urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to raise the 9‑1‑1 surcharge to $2.20 to fund the NextGen 9‑1‑1 system. The Commissioners also approved several lease agreements, a letter of support for a $500,000 housing project, and the payment of $2,173,379.48 in county bills. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 28‑05‑2026 urging $2.20 9‑1‑1 surcharge (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Settlers Cares Foundation $500,000 housing project (unanimous)
• Entered lease with Laurel House Recovery, LLC for female sober living home, effective June 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Entered lease with Little Creek Outpatient Services, LLC for office space, effective July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Requested 6‑month extension for Advanced Manufacturing Facility RACP Project No. 3060‑00 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Kathleen Fracassi as Social Services Aide I, effective June 29, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Amy Hammen as Part‑Time Van Driver, effective June 15, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of county bills totaling $2,173,379.48 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

Wayne County Commissioners are meeting to vote on several service contracts and grant applications. The agenda includes a collective bargaining agreement for correctional facility staff and personnel hiring actions.

• Increase maximum cost to $325,000 for Computer Aid, Inc. consultancy services for Children and Youth Services
• Application for $250,000 DCNR grant and $102,000 local match for Hankins Pond Park Rehabilitation and Development Project, Phase 2
• Four-year collective bargaining agreement (2026-2029) for AFSCME members at Wayne County Correctional Facility
• Agreement with Service Access Management, Inc. for fiscal staffing at an annual rate of $276,000
• Adoption of Foster Care Month Proclamation

The commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution to apply for a $250,000 DCNR grant and approved a $102,000 local commitment to complete Phase 2 of the Hankins Pond Park Rehabilitation project. They also amended the County’s consultancy agreement with Computer Aid, Inc., adopted the Foster Care Month proclamation, ratified a four‑year collective bargaining agreement for the correctional facility, and entered a staffing agreement with Service Access Management, Inc. In addition, the board accepted several resignations and approved multiple new hires.

• Adopted Foster Care Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Amended consultancy agreement with Computer Aid, Inc. to 2,600 hours and $325,000 cost (unanimous)
• Authorized application for $250,000 DCNR grant for Hankins Pond Park Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $102,000 local funding commitment for Hankins Pond Park Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Ratified four‑year collective bargaining agreement for AFSCME at the Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Entered staffing agreement with Service Access Management, Inc. at $276,000 annually (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Sunshine Bryan, Kimberly Yarrish‑Simon, Elizabeth Ennis, and Michael Freethy (unanimous)
• Approved hires of Abigail Ursich, James Cotter, Walker Carney, Wyatt Rutherford, and Frank Cianella (unanimous)

Local Interagency Council for Early Intervention

The Wayne County Local Interagency Coordinating Council meets to review professional standards, approve prior minutes, and receive input from childcare providers, parent members, and multiple early intervention agencies. The agenda focuses on coordination updates including LICC Agreement, school transitions, and health services. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• Review of Professional Standards Statement
• Input from KITE/School Transition and Wallenpaupack Area School District
• LICC Agreement Update
• Updates from Wayne Memorial Hospital, Parent to Parent, and Wayne County Family Center
• Scheduled next meeting: September 17, 2026

Ag Preservation Board

The board will discuss pending 2024 farm applications (Bryant partnership awaiting state approval; Giles, Dean encumbered with ROW issues), review a financial report showing a $768,910 state allocation ($346,228 encumbered), and begin new business: evaluating LESA scores to rank new farm applications and ordering appraisals on top-ranked farms.

• State allocation balance of $768,910 with $346,228 encumbered
• William R. & R. Zachary Bryant Partnership – pending state approval
• Giles, Dean – encumbered; satisfying ROW to exclusion
• LESA scores and ranking of new farm applications
• Order appraisals on top ranked farms

Ag Preservation Board

The Wayne County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will review minutes, financial reports, and correspondence. The board will also discuss 2024 and 2025 farm applications, including a state-approved partnership and a pending site visit.

• Financial report: State allocation balance $768,910.00
• 2024 Farm Applications: William R. & R. Zachary Bryant Partnership (state approved)
• 2025 Farm Applications: Martin Erk (appraisal underway)
• 2025 Farm Applications: Peck Farm (pending site visit)
• Unfinished Business: Giles, Dean application (encumbered; satisfying ROW to exclusion)

Human Services Agency Governing Board

The Human Services Agency Governing Board will consider multiple contracts and ratifications across its sub-agencies, including amendments for early intervention therapy services and behavioral health residential care. The board also will act on personnel actions such as hiring a Food Service Manager and rescinding an offer for a van driver who never started. Additionally, the June 19 meeting will be rescheduled to June 26 due to the Juneteenth holiday.

• Approval of amended contract with Community Services Group for behavioral health residential services up to $98,220.
• Hiring of Lisa Faatz as Food Service Manager 1 at Dietary Department, effective April 27.
• Approval of two adoption assistance agreements for minor males.
• Rescinding offer to Matthew Mullenix for van driver who never showed up.
• Changing the June 19 meeting to June 26 due to Juneteenth holiday.

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider two proclamations (Mental Health Awareness Month and Emergency Medical Services Week), approve an addendum to a contract for fiscal services, and ratify a $52,394 grant application for the drug and treatment court coordinator's salary. Several personnel actions are on the agenda, including hires, a promotion, and a salary adjustment for a county detective.

• Motion to adopt Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation
• Motion to adopt Emergency Medical Services Week Proclamation
• Motion to approve addendum to Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC contract for fiscal services
• Motion to ratify submission of Justice Reinvestment Initiative 2 Grant for $52,394 for drug court coordinator salary
• Personnel actions: hire Part Time Corrections Officer at $19.67/hr, promote Prison Nurse to Supervisor at $29.30/hr, adjust Detective salary to $33/hr retroactive

The board approved the Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation and the Emergency Medical Services Week proclamation, both by unanimous vote. They also approved an addendum to the 2020 Zelenkofske Axelrod contract, ratified a $52,394 grant for the Justice Reinvestment Initiative, and approved several personnel hires and promotions. Finally, the commissioners approved a list of bills and checks for payment.

• Adopt Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopt Emergency Medical Services Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approve addendum to Oct. 9, 2020 Zelenkofske Axelrod contract (unanimous)
• Ratify $52,394 Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant (unanimous)
• Hire Samantha Swendsen as Part‑Time Corrections Officer (unanimous)
• Promote Dale Knecht to Prison Nurse Supervisor (unanimous)
• Hire Benjamin Head as summer MIS intern (unanimous)
• Approve bills and checks for payment as listed (unanimous)

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District will hear reports from staff and cooperating agencies, then act on several items including ACAP contract extensions through September 30, 2026, an environmental education grant of $867, and a request for a letter of support for the At Ease in Nature Veterans Program. The board will also consider approving $250 for lettering on two district vehicles and $125 for a staff member to attend the state Envirothon. Public comment will be taken before decisions.

• ACAP contract extensions for William Bryant and Jacob Lantzsch through Sept. 30, 2026
• Environmental education grant of $867 for 'Under the Leaves: Exploring the Lackawaxen River'
• Request for letter of support – At Ease in Nature Veterans Program
• $250 for lettering on both sides of both RAV-4s at Steve's Signs
• $125 for Rachael Marques to attend state Envirothon (one night hotel plus meals)

Wayne County Planning Commission

The Wayne County Planning Commission is reviewing proposed ordinance amendments for Preston and Sterling Townships. The body is also discussing Penn DOT's 2026 construction schedule for the county.

• Preston Township SALDO amendments regarding Solar Energy Systems
• Sterling Township Zoning Ordinance amendment for 'Data Centers' in the Planned Business Park district
• Penn DOT 2026 schedule featuring 20 projects, including 15 bridge replacements
• Planned slide repair in Damascus and drainage improvements in Texas
• County bridge replacement in Buckingham over Equinunk Creek

Prison Board

The Wayne County Prison Board will review the Warden's April report and discuss an expired union contract. The board will also consider a contract for boarding inmates to Wyoming County.

• Review Warden's April 2026 report
• Update on expired union contract
• Wyoming County Boarding Contract
• Physician and Nursing update
• Executive Session on personnel and litigation

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several personnel promotions and hires across county departments. The meeting includes a review of the Act 148 Third Quarter Report and requests for project extensions and grant applications.

• Act 148 Third Quarter Report showing $2,043,898 in revenues and expenditures
• RACP Extension Request for the Honesdale Hospitality project No. 2022-3599-00
• Grant application for DCED funding for Hankins Pond Park Recreation Phase 2 Woodland Trail
• Letter of support for a Penn State Extension AI Coordination Hub
• Promotions of three corrections officers to full-time status at $21.94 per hour

The board unanimously approved the Act 148 Third Quarter Children and Youth Services report, confirming $2,043,898 in revenues and expenditures. They also adopted proclamations for Corrections Employee Week and National Nurses Week, and authorized a grant application for Hankins Pond Park Phase 2. Additional actions included several staff promotions, hires, and payment of numerous county bills.

• Approved Act 148 Third Quarter Report showing $2,043,898 revenues (unanimous)
• Adopted Corrections Employee Week Proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted National Nurses Week Proclamation (unanimous)
• Authorized grant writer and design consultant to prepare DCED grant for Hankins Pond Park Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved RACP Extension Request for Honesdale Hospitality project for an additional 6 months (unanimous)
• Promoted multiple part‑time corrections officers to full‑time status effective May 10 2026 (unanimous)
• Hired new county caseworkers and maintenance staff effective May 18 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed county bills and checks (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on applying for a DCNR C2P2 grant for the County Farm and Recreation Complex Master Plan Update, with a required 50% match of $25,100. They will also consider reappointments to the Housing Authority and Workforce Development Board, ratify electricity and behavioral health contracts, and act on personnel changes including hiring and promoting corrections officers.

• Motion to adopt Resolution No. 30-4-2026 for DCNR C2P2 grant application for the County Farm and Recreation Complex Master Plan Update
• Motion to commit $25,100 match for the DCNR C2P2 grant
• Motion to reappoint Margie Coccodrilli to a 5-year term on the Wayne County Housing Authority (May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2031)
• Motion to ratify 36-month electricity contract with NRG Business Marketing, LLC and Direct Energy Business, LLC at locked-in rate per kWh
• Personnel actions: promote Jonathan Black to full-time corrections officer at $21.94/hr; hire two part-time corrections officers at $19.67/hr

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the April 23 meeting. They reappointed members to the Housing Authority and Workforce Development Board, adopted a resolution to apply for a DCNR C2P2 grant, and committed the required 50% match of $25,100. Additional actions included ratifying contracts for electricity service and behavioral health coaching, promoting and hiring part‑time corrections officers, and approving bills totaling $1,220,528.79.

• Approved April 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Margie Coccodrilli to Housing Authority (5‑year term, unanimous)
• Reappointed four members to Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board (3‑year terms, unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 30-4-2026 to apply for DCNR C2P2 grant (unanimous)
• Committed 50% match of $25,100 for DCNR C2P2 grant (unanimous)
• Ratified electricity contract with NRG Business Marketing and Direct Energy (36‑month rate, unanimous)
• Ratified behavioral health coaching contract with Goldfinch Coaching, up to $3,000 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,220,528.79 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The board will vote on a first amendment to CDBG Contract No. C000082952, keeping the total at $461,357. They will also consider a professional services contract for a Special Assistant Public Defender and an adoption assistance agreement. Additional motions include personnel hires, salary changes, and a grant modification that adds $95,295 to an indigent defense grant. The meeting includes routine recognitions and proclamations.

• Amend CDBG Contract No. C000082952 (total remains $461,357)
• Approve professional services contract for Special Assistant Public Defender
• Approve adoption assistance agreement for a male
• Modify Indigent Defense Grant to add $95,295 for year 4
• Personnel actions: salary increase for Jessica Stiff; hires and promotions with specified hourly rates

The Commissioners unanimously approved the award of the Nelson Road culvert replacement project to Wayco Inc. for $373,625. They also adopted the National Library Week and Conservation District Week proclamations, approved a first amendment to CDBG Contract No. C000082952 (total $461,357), and approved a professional services contract with Attorney Lindsey M. Collins. Additional unanimous actions included an adoption assistance agreement, several employee hires and promotions, and payment of listed bills.

• Awarded Nelson Road culvert replacement contract to Wayco Inc. for $373,625 (unanimous)
• Adopted National Library Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Conservation District Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved first amendment to CDBG Contract No. C000082952, total $461,357 (unanimous)
• Approved professional services contract with Attorney Lindsey M. Collins as Special Assistant Public Defender (unanimous)
• Approved adoption assistance agreement for a male (unanimous)
• Approved multiple hires and promotions, including Food Service Manager Lisa Faatz, Clerk Jessie Heimbach, Maintenance II Megan Smith, Food Service Worker Robert Donnelly, and promotion of Kimberly Good‑Kizer (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills listed in Treasurer’s Report, including $125,000 to W C Health Benefit Fund and other items (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners are meeting to vote on several grant support letters and personnel hires. The body will discuss funding for a housing project in Texas Township and open bids for a culvert replacement in Starrucca Borough.

• Proposed $25,000 in Act 137 Funds for a Workforce Housing Project in White Mills, Texas Township to create 8 apartments
• Opening of bids for the Nelson Bridge culvert replacement project along Fairmount Road in Starrucca Borough
• Letter of support for Waymart Borough's $146,000 DCNR C2P2 grant request for Wayside Park Phase 2
• Letter of support for the $117,446 Northeast Highway Safety Program grant
• MOU between Wayne County and the Children’s Service Center/Robinson Counseling Center

The board unanimously approved a $25,000 Act 137 grant to the Settlers Cares Foundation for a workforce‑housing project in White Mills, Texas Township. They also adopted the National Telecommunicators Week and Fair Housing Month proclamations, reappointed Devon Delk to the South Wayne Board, and approved letters of support for several grant applications.

• Approved $25,000 Act 137 grant for workforce housing project (unanimous)
• Adopted National Telecommunicators Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Fair Housing Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Waymart Borough DCNR C2P2 grant ($146,000) (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support and AARP application for Age Friendly Community designation (unanimous)
• Reappointed Devon Delk to South Wayne Board for five‑year term (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Northeast Highway Safety Program grant ($117,446) (unanimous)
• Opened bids for Nelson Bridge culvert replacement project (unanimous)

Ag Preservation Board

The Ag Preservation Board will review financial reports and unfinished business, including the scoring of Schweighofer and Weist Farms and updates to the LESA scoring system.

• Financial report: State Allocation balance $768,910.00
• Financial report: County balance $454,546.21
• Review 2024 Farm Applications: Highland Farm and Giles, Dean
• Scoring of Schweighofer and Weist Farms
• Updates to the LESA Scoring System

The board voted to approve the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes as presented. A motion to adjourn the April 15, 2026 meeting was also passed. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 18, 2026 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Prison Board

The Wayne County Prison Board will conduct its regular meeting, including a pledge of allegiance and approval of minutes from the March 9 meeting. The board will hear updates on inmate boarding, an expired union contract, and a Smart Communications contract. An executive session will be held to discuss personnel, litigation and contracts. New business includes updates on physician and nursing services and an intergovernmental agreement.

• Executive session on personnel, litigation and contracts
• Inmate boarding updates
• Update on expired union contract
• Smart Communications contract
• Physician and nursing update

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a memorandum of understanding and funding for the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy. The meeting also includes personnel hires, vehicle auctions, and proclamations.

• Allocation of $20,000 from Act 13 funds over two years for Western Pennsylvania Conservancy National Heritage Area work
• Auction of six county vehicles on April 18, 2026
• Proclamation of Wayne County as an Age Friendly Community
• Approval of educational tour dates for the Old Stone Jail and Bethel School
• Hiring of two Part Time Corrections Officers at $19.67 per hour

The commissioners unanimously approved a $20,000 allocation from Act 13 funds to support the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy National Heritage Area work and entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Conservancy. They also adopted the 8‑1‑1 Safe Dig Month proclamation and the Wayne County Age Friendly Community proclamation. Additional unanimous actions included authorizing historic‑site tours, auctioning six county vehicles, and hiring a part‑time corrections officer.

• Approved $20,000 Act 13 allocation for Western Pennsylvania Conservancy heritage work (unanimous)
• Entered into Memorandum of Understanding with Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (unanimous)
• Adopted 8‑1‑1 Safe Dig Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted Wayne County Age Friendly Community proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved use of Old Stone Jail for educational tours on specified Saturdays (unanimous)
• Approved use of Bethel School for educational tours on specified Sundays (unanimous)
• Approved auction of six county vehicles at John Wetmore’s Auctions (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Adrian Sierra as Part‑Time Corrections Officer (unanimous)

Area Agency on Aging Advisory Board

The Wayne County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council will review and approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss upcoming events including Advocacy Day and Older Americans Month.

• Approval of minutes from January 8, 2026
• Presentation on upcoming Advocacy Day on May 4, 2026
• Discussion of Older Americans Month in May 2026
• Review of terms expiring on June 30, 2026
• Upcoming meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the Honesdale Senior Center

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District will review and approve meeting minutes and financial reports. The agenda includes reports from district specialists and committee updates. The board will also consider reimbursements for new wader boots and a boot camp, as well as donations to local organizations.

• Approval of minutes and financial reports
• Reimbursement for new wader boots (up to $85.00)
• Reimbursement for E&S Boot Camp hotel (up to $119.00/night, 5 nights)
• Donation to Wayne County Dairy Princess ($50.00)
• Donation to Hooked on Fishing Virtual Derby ($50.00)

Children & Youth Services Advisory Board

The Wayne County Children & Youth Services Advisory Board will review staff presentations, statistical reports, and staffing issues. The meeting includes discussions on independent living and special requests for graduating youth.

• Review of January & February Statistical Report
• Staffing Issues presentation
• Independent Living Review
• Special Requests for graduating youth
• Child Abuse Proclamation

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners are meeting to vote on grant applications and local proclamations. Key items include an increased grant request for the Wayne County YMCA and a homebuyer grant in Oregon Township. The board will also address personnel hires and promotions.

• Resolution No. 02-04-2026 to increase LSA grant application for Wayne County YMCA to $700,504.63
• $3,000 Act 137 First Time Homebuyers’ Program grant for a property in Oregon Township
• Approval of Wayne County Park Street Complex for the May 19, 2026 Primary Election (Honesdale’s Second Precinct)
• Adoption of Autism Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamations
• Personnel actions including hiring a driver at $13.62/hr and a caseworker at $19.40/hr

The commissioners adopted the Autism Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamations. They approved the use of the Park Street Complex for the May 19, 2026 primary election, a $3,000 Act 137 First‑Time Homebuyers grant, and a $700,504.63 amendment to the YMCA LSA grant. They also approved a series of hires, promotions, and county bill payments.

• Adopted Autism Awareness Month Proclamation (motion carried)
• Adopted Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation (motion carried)
• Approved use of Wayne County Park Street Complex for May 19, 2026 primary election (motion carried)
• Approved $3,000 Act 137 First‑Time Homebuyers grant for Oregon Township property (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 02‑04‑2026 to amend YMCA LSA grant to $700,504.63 (motion carried)
• Approved letter to DCED noting LSA grant changes and increased request (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of John Lawson as Part‑Time Driver (motion carried)
• Approved payment of listed county bills (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on a contract with Smart Communications for inmate telephone and video visitation services. The board is also reviewing a CYS Act 148 report and several personnel actions. A proclamation for annual C.A.S.U.A.L. Day is also on the agenda.

• Contract with Smart Communications for Wayne County Correctional Facility through March 15, 2032
• CYS Act 148 second quarter report showing $2,220,194 in revenues and expenditures
• Hiring of Thomas King as County Caseworker 1 at $19.40 per hour
• Promotion of Carly Mauro to Administrative Officer 2 at $23.12 per hour
• Hiring of Kristie Roth as Clerk 2 at $14.03 per hour

The commissioners approved a contract with Smart Communications to provide telephone, video visitation and other electronic communication for inmates at the Wayne County Correctional Facility, effective April 1, 2026 and running through March 15, 2032. The agreement supersedes the prior contract that was set to expire in 2027. The board also approved the CYS Act 148 second‑quarter report showing $2,220,194 in revenues and adopted the annual C.A.S.U.A.L. Day proclamation.

• Approved minutes for March 19, 2026 (motion carried)
• Accepted resignations of Transportation Driver Robert Robbins, Corrections Officer Ian Reiser, and Luke Campfield (motion carried)
• Adopted the annual C.A.S.U.A.L. Day proclamation (motion carried)
• Approved the CYS Act 148 second‑quarter report and certification statement ($2,220,194) (motion carried)
• Approved Smart Communications contract for inmate communications, effective 4/1/2026 through 3/15/2032 (motion carried)
• Hired Thomas King as County Caseworker 1 (effective 4/20/2026) (motion carried)
• Promoted Carly Mauro to Administrative Officer 2 (effective 4/6/2026) (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $505,597.30, including checks 139427‑139497 (motion carried)

Human Services Agency Governing Board

The Wayne County Human Services Governing Board will approve minutes from the February meeting and several personnel actions, including hires, resignations, and a retirement. It will also approve the FY 2025/26 Juvenile Probation Services Grant Contract No. 410010190 for $77,781 and review multiple CYS service contracts with per‑diem rates. Updates on talent acquisition, children and youth services, transportation operations and capital projects, and the human services office will be presented.

• Approve Juvenile Probation Services Grant Contract No. 410010190 for $77,781 (FY 2025/26)
• Approve rescinding employment offer to Veronica Gifford (Transportation Department)
• Approve hiring of Noah Salzameda as County Caseworker 2 effective March 9 2026
• Approve CYS contracts with per‑diem rates (e.g., BCL Partners LLC d/b/a Leading Youth For Excellence, FY 25/26, per‑diem $785.09)
• Remove Social Service Aides from the June 2025 Children and Youth Services sign‑on bonus policy

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will vote on several contracts and grants, including a one‑year physician services agreement for the correctional facility and participation in a national opioid settlement. They will accept a $250,000 Local Share Account Grant and a cooperation/subgrant agreement with the Olga & Dorthea Dessin Society for animal shelter building renovations. The agenda also includes tourism project disbursements totaling $143,750 and a personnel lateral move within the Conservation District, followed by routine other business.

• Approve contract with Clearfield‑Jefferson Primary Care Associates (Spartan LTC) for physician services at the Wayne County Correctional Facility (one‑year term, automatic renewals).
• Authorize participation in the National Opioids Six Remnant Defendants Settlement (opt‑in documents to be signed).
• Accept the $250,000 Local Share Account Grant for the Olga & Dorthea Dessin Society animal shelter facility upgrades.
• Approve tourism grant allocations totaling $143,750 to 31 listed organizations and projects.
• Approve lateral move of Alicia Utegg to Forest and ACAP Specialist at the Wayne County Conservation District (no salary change).

Commissioners approved the March 12 minutes, accepted a driver’s resignation, and entered agreements to provide physician services at the correctional facility and to join a national opioid settlement. They approved a $250,000 local share grant and a subgrant with the Olga & Dorthea Dessin Society for animal shelter renovations, and adopted tourism project allocations totaling $143,750. Additional actions included approving a staff lateral move and authorizing payment of bills totaling $1,078,330.98.

• Approved March 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Transportation Driver Theresa Jones (unanimous)
• Entered agreement for physician services at Wayne County Correctional Facility (unanimous)
• Participated in National Opioids Six Remnant Defendants Settlement (unanimous)
• Accepted $250,000 grant and subgrant for animal shelter upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved tourism project allocations totaling $143,750 (unanimous)
• Approved lateral move of Alicia Utegg to Forest and ACAP Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,078,330.98 (unanimous)

Ag Preservation Board

The Preservation Board will review its financial report, including state and county allocations. It will consider unfinished business such as 2024 farm applications for Highland Farm and Dean Giles, and a manual review of a subdivision. New business will address follow‑up on monitoring violations. Public comment will be taken on the agenda.

• Financial Report – State Allocation $510,210.00 ($346,228 encumbered)
• Financial Report – County Allocation $454,546.21 ($488,572 encumbered)
• 2024 Farm Application – Highland Farm (encumbered)
• 2024 Farm Application – Dean Giles (encumbered)
• Subdivision – manual review

The board approved the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting. It also approved the subdivision guideline updates presented at that meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved February 18, 2026 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved subdivision guideline updates (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several funding agreements, including a $50,000 grant for a detective vehicle and a $17,346 agreement for the Area Agency on Aging. The meeting also includes personnel appointments and a proclamation for 4-H Week.

• DCED Grant No. C000096189 for $50,000 to purchase a vehicle for Wayne County Detectives
• Title XIX agreement for Wayne County Area Agency on Aging in the amount of $17,346
• Sponsorship of a Community Project Fund application for a Worker Housing Project for Settlers Cares Foundation/Settlers Group Holding
• Letters of support for deCervo LLC in Berlin Township for congressional funding
• GIS Data Sharing Agreement with the Pennsylvania State Geospatial Coordinating Board

The board unanimously adopted the 4‑H Week Proclamation and approved a $17,346 Title XIX agreement for the Area Agency on Aging. They ratified DCED Grant No. C000096189 for $50,000 to buy a vehicle for the Wayne County Detectives. Additional unanimous actions included sponsoring a worker‑housing project application, supporting deCervo LLC’s congressional funding request, entering a GIS Data Sharing Agreement, and canceling the April 7 work session due to a quorum shortage.

• Adopted 4‑H Week Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Title XIX agreement for $17,346 (unanimous)
• Ratified DCED Grant No. C000096189 for $50,000 vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Approved sponsorship of a Community Project Fund application for worker housing (unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for deCervo LLC congressional funding (unanimous)
• Approved GIS Data Sharing Agreement with Pennsylvania State Geospatial Coordinating Board (unanimous)
• Canceled April 7, 2026 Work Session because of anticipated lack of quorum (unanimous)
• Promoted Thomas Kriton to County Casework Supervisor, effective March 16, 2026 (unanimous)

Human Services Quality Council

The Wayne County Human Services Quality Council will hear a block grant overview, the commissioner’s report, and updates on quality management and independent monitoring. Guest speakers will present a personal story and agency updates. The meeting will conclude with a discussion and suggestions session.

• Block Grant presentation by Deputy Administrator Michelle Valinski
• Commissioner’s Report by Commissioner Jocelyn Cramer
• Quality Management / IM4Q update by Traci E. Hall and staff
• Independent Monitoring for Quality (IM4Q) by Cynthia Matthews and team
• Story of an Individual’s Journey of Hope and Love

Wayne Conservation District

The board will review financial reports and hear updates from district specialists. Members are considering the sale and trade of two Ford Explorers to fund new vehicles. The agenda also includes a support letter for Friends of the Upper Delaware.

• Approval to send 2018 Black Ford Explorer to Wetmore Auction
• Trade of 2015 Silver Ford Explorer for $6,000.00 to offset new vehicle purchases
• Support letter for Friends of the Upper Delaware (FUDR)
• Executive session to discuss personnel

Prison Board

The Prison Board will review the Warden's February 2026 report and hold an executive session regarding personnel, litigation, and contracts. The board will also discuss updates on inmate boarding and an expired union contract.

• Executive session on personnel, litigation, and contracts
• Update on expired union contract
• Inmate boarding updates
• Work Release and Work Detail policies follow-up
• Physician and Nursing update

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will consider several items, including employee recognitions and a motion to accept and approve the FY 2025/26 Juvenile Probation Services Grant Contract for $77,781. They will also vote on letters of support for grant applications by the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and the Wayne County YMCA, and on an agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service to continue locating 9‑1‑1 emergency radio equipment in the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River region through August 1, 2029. Personnel actions include promoting a part‑time corrections officer to full‑time status and ratifying a judicial promotion. Additional business includes paying checks dated March 5, 2026 and other updates.

• Approve FY 2025/26 Juvenile Probation Services Grant Contract No. 4100101090 for $77,781
• Approve Letter of Support for Delaware Highlands Conservancy DCNR Partnership Grant application
• Approve agreement with U.S. Dept. of the Interior/National Park Service for 9‑1‑1 emergency radio equipment in Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River region through Aug 1 2029
• Approve Letter of Support for Wayne County YMCA Phase 2 project funding request
• Promote Part‑Time Corrections Officer Antonio Ianetta to full‑time ($21.94/hr) and ratify judicial promotion of Stacey Seana to MDJ Office Manager ($19.20/hr)

The board approved the FY 2025/26 Juvenile Probation Services Grant contract for $77,781. They also approved a 9‑1‑1 emergency radio equipment agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior and National Park Service, and letters of support for the Delaware Highlands Conservancy and Wayne County YMCA projects. Additional actions included promoting a corrections officer, ratifying a judicial promotion, terminating an officer, accepting a resignation, and approving bills totaling $1,428,975.07.

• Approved FY 2025/26 Juvenile Probation Services Grant contract $77,781 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with U.S. Dept of Interior, National Park Service for 9‑1‑1 equipment (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for Delaware Highlands Conservancy grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Support for Wayne County YMCA Phase 2 project (unanimous)
• Promoted Corrections Officer Antonio Ianetta to full‑time status effective March 8 2026 (unanimous)
• Ratified judicial promotion of Stacey Seana to MDJ Office Manager effective March 9 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,428,975.07 (unanimous)
• Terminated Corrections Officer Joseph Soucy effective Feb 26 2026 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will hear the annual Planning Commission report and consider several motions. Key items include ratifying a $446,659 DCED contract for CDBG funds, approving a $3,000 first‑time homebuyer grant in Honesdale, and a $7,500 contract with GovAI for the Public Defenders case‑management system. The board will also discuss updates to the county housing study and several personnel actions.

• Ratify DCED Contract No. C000096480 for $446,659 CDBG funds (Jan 14 2026 – Jan 13 2030)
• Approve Act 137 First‑Time Homebuyers Grant of $3,000 to “DK” in Honesdale Borough
• Approve one‑year GovAI Software Solutions contract for Public Defenders at $7,500 (Jan 1 – Dec 31 2026)
• Enter agreement with Urban Partners to update the Wayne County Housing Study, cost up to $25,000 funded by community partners
• Personnel actions: hire Shannon Stiff as Payroll Specialist ($19.30/hr), promote Mark Santoli to Civil Sergeant ($28.49/hr), and transfer Samantha Scaduto (no salary change)

The commissioners unanimously ratified DCED Contract No. C000096480 for $446,659 of CDBG funds. They also approved a $3,000 Act 137 first‑time homebuyer grant, a $7,500 one‑year GovAI case‑management contract, and an agreement with Urban Partners to update the county housing study for up to $25,000. Additional actions included hiring a payroll specialist, promoting a deputy to civil sergeant, transferring a caseworker, and approving $303,617.12 in bills for payment.

• Ratified DCED Contract No. C000096480 $446,659 (unanimous)
• Approved Act 137 First Time Homebuyers Grant $3,000 to DK (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year GovAI contract $7,500 for Public Defenders Office (unanimous)
• Entered agreement with Urban Partners for housing study up to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Hired Shannon Stiff as Payroll Specialist, effective March 9 2026 (unanimous)
• Promoted Deputy Mark Santoli to Civil Sergeant, effective March 2 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved lateral transfer of Samantha Scaduto to Resource Family position, effective March 2 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $303,617.12 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

Ag Preservation Board

The Wayne County Agricultural Land Preservation Board will review minutes from the January 21 meeting and receive a financial report showing a state allocation balance of $510,210, of which $346,228 is encumbered. The board will discuss unfinished business, including two 2024 farm applications that are encumbered and a subdivision that requires manual review. New business will cover follow‑up on monitoring violations.

• Financial report: state allocation balance $510,210 (encumbered $346,228)
• County balance amount not provided (encumbered $88,572)
• 2024 farm applications – Highland Farm (encumbered), Giles Dean (encumbered)
• Subdivision pending manual review
• Monitoring violations follow‑ups

The Agricultural Land Preservation Board approved the January 21, 2026 meeting minutes and then adjourned the February 18, 2026 meeting. Both motions were seconded and passed. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Jan 21 2026 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will approve financial statements for the Juvenile Probation Services Grant and the First Quarter CYS Act 148 report, ratify a PEMA grant agreement, and approve the purchase of a precast concrete bridge system for the Nelson Bridge replacement project.

• Motion to approve FY 2024-25 Financial Statement for Juvenile Probation Services Grant ($77,781)
• Motion to approve First Quarter CYS Act 148 report ($2,031,170)
• Motion to ratify PEMA grant agreement for 9-1-1 Statewide Interconnectivity ($107,885.70)
• Motion to approve purchase of precast concrete bridge system ($460,150)
• Motion to hire Veronica Gifford as Clerk II ($13.62/hour)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from February 5, accepted several staff resignations and retirements, and approved financial statements for Juvenile Probation ($77,781) and CYS Act 148 ($2,031,170). They ratified a $107,885.70 grant agreement with PEMA and approved a $460,150 precast concrete bridge purchase for the Nelson Bridge project. Additional actions included hiring a new clerk and approving $495,401.34 in vendor payments.

• Approved February 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Trevor Tochydlowski resignation (unanimous)
• Accepted Jule Diehl retirement (unanimous)
• Accepted Nicole Rutledge resignation (unanimous)
• Accepted Amy Costantino retirement (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024‑25 Juvenile Probation financial statement ($77,781) (unanimous)
• Approved First Quarter CYS Act 148 report ($2,031,170) (unanimous)
• Ratified PEMA grant agreement ($107,885.70) (unanimous)

Wayne Conservation District

The Wayne Conservation District will review financial reports, hear reports from district specialists, and consider the purchase of two vehicles not to exceed $70,000. The board will also address the resignation of a forest specialist and a mileage fee for a pond walk.

• Vehicle purchase (up to $70,000)
• Trevor Tochydłowski resignation
• Mileage fee of $40.00 for Peter Wolphurst
• Review and approval of financial reports
• Committee reports from LWWMD

Prison Board

The Prison Board will meet to review the January 2026 Warden's report and hold an executive session regarding personnel, litigation, and contracts. The board will also receive updates on inmate boarding and an expired union contract.

• Executive session on personnel, litigation, and contracts
• Update on expired union contract
• Inmate boarding updates
• Physician and Nursing update

County Commissioners

The Wayne County Commissioners will meet to discuss a support letter for a multi-modal transportation grant and a contract for physician services at the county correctional facility. The board will also address personnel hiring and employee recognitions.

• Letter of support for Hawley Borough's Multi-Modal Transportation Grant for Church Street projects
• Contract between Wayne County and Wayne Memorial Hospital for temporary physician services at Wayne County Correctional facility
• Hiring of Sarah Morgan as Clerk II at Wayne County Tax Claim Office at $14.50 per hour
• 2026 Point In Time Count presentation by HSA Deputy Administrator Pamela Wilson

The board approved the January 29 meeting minutes and accepted three staff resignations. They approved a letter of support for Hawley Borough’s transportation grant, ratified a hospital physician‑services contract, hired a new tax‑claim clerk, and authorized payment of bills totaling $1,113,681.73. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved Jan 29, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Gabriella Bruford, Blended Case Work Manager (effective Feb 8, 2026) (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Michael Fitzgerald, part‑time Corrections Officer (effective Feb 1, 2026) (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Tara Fiorelli, Clerk II, Tax Claim (effective Feb 13, 2026) (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Hawley Borough Multi‑Modal Transportation Grant (unanimous)
• Ratified contract with Wayne Memorial Hospital for temporary physician services at the correctional facility (unanimous)
• Hired Sarah Morgan as Clerk II, Tax Claim Office (effective Feb 9, 2026) (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed bills totaling $1,113,681.73 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners are meeting to consider a grant application for a Conservation Education Center and review several personnel actions. The board will also handle routine bill payments and employee recognitions.

• Resolution 29-01-2026 to apply for a Statewide LSA grant for a Conservation Education Center at the Van Scott Nature Reserve
• Hiring of Amy Bidwell as Part Time Aging Care Manager at $27.53 per hour
• Promotion of Christine Irwin to Casework Manager 1 at $26.74 per hour
• Approval of a $2,500 stipend for assistant Public Defender John Martin II via a Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Grant
• Hiring of Jessica Stiff as Part Time Veterans Services Officer starting at $17 per hour

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the Jan. 22 meeting and accepted the retirement of Deputy Prothonotary Susan Gillow. They terminated two county employees and adopted Resolution 29-01-2026 to seek a Statewide LSA grant for a Conservation Education Center at the Van Scott Nature Reserve. Several part‑time hires and promotions were approved, and the board authorized payment of bills totaling $394,852.49.

• Approved Jan. 22 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Deputy Prothonotary Susan Gillow (unanimous)
• Terminated Children and Youth County Caseworker II Joseph Dominick (unanimous)
• Terminated Payroll Specialist Joseph Cerverizzo (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 29-01-2026 to apply for Statewide LSA grant for Van Scott Nature Reserve (unanimous)
• Hired Amy Bidwell as part‑time Aging Care Manager (unanimous)
• Promoted Christine Irwin to Casework Manager 1 (unanimous)
• Approved bills for payment totaling $394,852.49 (unanimous)

Human Services Agency Governing Board

The Wayne County Human Services Governing Board will first approve the minutes from the December 22, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a series of contracts for child and youth services providers, each specifying per‑diem rates for various programs. The contracts include providers such as Justice Works Youth Care, CHOR Youth & Family Services, Pressley Ridge, PA Child Corporation, and Hoffman Homes. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Justice Works Youth Care – per‑diem rates ranging from $55.00 to $3,000.00 for multiple program services
• CHOR Youth & Family Services – per‑diem rates from $129.25 to $1,890.00 across various service levels
• Pressley Ridge – per‑diem rate $583.02 for each residential unit
• PA Child Corporation – per‑diem rates $113.72, $150.52, $155.63, $188.89, $227.61 for foster family classes
• Hoffman Homes – per‑diem rates $450.00, $888.99, $506.21, and $5.00 for shelter, transitional living, and clothing allowances

Local Interagency Council for Early Intervention

The Wayne County Local Interagency Coordinating Council will review the Professional Standards Statement and the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will hear input from childcare providers, parent members, Head Start, KITE, Wallenpaupack Area School District, the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and other agencies. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Review of Professional Standards Statement
• Review of November 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Input from childcare providers
• Input from parent members
• Input from agencies such as Head Start, KITE, Wallenpaupack Area School District, PA Department of Health

County Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the Jan. 15 meeting and accepted two resignations. They approved a new MOU for the Children’s Advocacy Center and allocated $42,656 to the Agricultural Easement Fund. The board also hired a Solid Waste/Recycling Director and a part‑time Election Data Manager, and authorized payment of over $1.15 million in bills.

• Approved Jan. 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of caseworker Rebecca O’Neill, effective Jan 30 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of clerk Lynn Johannes, effective Mar 31 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Children’s Advocacy Center use (unanimous)
• Allocated $40,000 county funds + $2,656 interest to Agricultural Easement Fund (unanimous)
• Hired Matt Coar as Solid Waste/Recycling Director, effective Jan 26 2026 (unanimous)
• Hired Kylie Merring as part‑time Election Data Manager, effective Feb 9 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of listed bills/checks totaling $1,156,157.98 (unanimous)

Ag Preservation Board

The board will elect officers and review financial reports, including a State Allocation balance of $510,210.00. Members will discuss 2024 farm applications and updates to the ACE application process.

• Reappointment of Brad Bates and appointment of F. Michael Nebzydoski as Chairman
• State Allocation balance of $510,210.00 with $346,228 encumbered
• Review of 2024 Farm Applications for Highland Farm and Dean Giles
• 2026 Certification of Funds
• Manual updates regarding subdivision and application deadlines

County Commissioners

Wayne Conservation District

Prison Board

The Wayne County Prison Board will review the 2025 Prison Inspection Report, discuss the installation of bunk beds, and address updates on inmate boarding and an expired union contract.

• Review 2025 Prison Inspection Report
• Discuss bunk bed installation
• Update on expired union contract
• Inmate boarding updates
• Executive session on personnel, litigation, and contracts

County Commissioners

The commissioners will vote on a software support agreement with Optical Storage Solutions, Inc. for $15,920 to maintain the Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds systems in 2026. They will discuss the county mileage reimbursement rate and appoint Nicole Hartung to the Children and Youth Advisory Board. Letters of support will be approved for Multi-Modal Transportation Fund grants to repair Shaffer Road Bridge, Huckleberry and Gilpin Roads, and Siko Road Bridge. Several personnel hires and salary settings will be authorized.

• Approve $15,920 software support agreement with Optical Storage Solutions, Inc.
• Discuss Wayne County mileage reimbursement rate
• Approve appointment of Nicole Hartung to Children and Youth Advisory Board (Feb 5 2026‑Feb 28 2030)
• Approve letters of support for Multi-Modal Transportation Fund grants for Shaffer Road Bridge, Huckleberry & Gilpin Roads, and Siko Road Bridge
• Authorize hires: Lucius Bender (part‑time corrections officer, $19.67/hr), Lisa M. Martin (paralegal, $21.41/hr), Robert Speicher (Sheriff’s Deputy, $19.20/hr), Kerri Bacall (Social Service Aide, $14.23/hr)

The commissioners unanimously adopted the IRS‑approved mileage reimbursement rate of 72.5 cents per mile for 2026, rescinding the prior .68‑cent rate. They approved a $15,920 software support contract, appointed Nicole Hartung to the Children and Youth Advisory Board, and adopted letters of support for three townships’ transportation grant requests. Several personnel actions were taken, including hiring new staff, terminating a dispatcher, and accepting resignations and retirements. The board also approved payment of numerous county checks and invoices.

• Set mileage reimbursement rate at 72.5 cents per mile for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approve $15,920 Software Support Agreement with Optical Storage Solutions, Inc. (unanimous)
• Appoint Nicole Hartung to a four‑year term on the Children and Youth Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approve letters of support for South Canaan, Dreher, and Oregon Townships’ Multi‑Modal Transportation Fund grant applications (unanimous)
• Hire Lucius Bender as part‑time Corrections Officer, effective Jan 12 2026 (unanimous)
• Hire Lisa M. Martin as Paralegal/Legal Assistant, effective Jan 12 2026 (unanimous)
• Terminate Kathleen Piotrowski, 9‑1‑1 Dispatcher, effective Jan 3 2026 (unanimous)
• Approve payment of listed county checks and invoices (unanimous)