Westmoreland, Kansas

Prison Board

Salary Board

Board of Commissioners Meetings

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation is deciding on funding allocations for the Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre and the South Greensburg Commons Roof Replacement Project. The body is also reviewing several maintenance contracts and an insurance broker proposal.

• Commitment of $2,000,000 for Phases 2 and 3 of the Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre improvements
• Confirmation of $2,010,044 spent on Phase 1 of the Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre Project
• Proposal to designate McDowell Associates as Insurance Broker/Agent of Record
• Ground maintenance quotes for Vucina Lawncare LLC: $1,875/month for Commerce Crossing and $920/month for Technology Park II
• Concrete sidewalk replacement at the Greenforge Building on Donohue Road for $8,000

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will consider the solicitor's recommendations on exemption applications, including multiple disabled veterans' exemption requests requiring a board vote. The board will also receive reports from the chief assessor, deputy chief assessor, and solicitor, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Consideration of exemption applications for Kregar Community Church (Tax Map 46-13-00-0-003)
• Disabled veterans exemption requests requiring board vote for 16 applicants
• Disabled veterans exemptions not requiring board vote for 7 applicants
• Solicitor's report on exemption appeals
• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The WestCoHAB meeting will review the resignation of member James Mercuri and decide whether to accept it. The board will also consider applications for two new voting members, Tresa Rollison and Elizabeth Harris. Subcommittee reports on homeless engagement, priority populations, advocacy and policy, data and quality control, and the ESG/Cold Weather ad hoc committee will be presented. An open voting member seat for an education representative will be announced.

• Acceptance of resignation – James Mercuri
• New voting member application – Tresa Rollison
• New voting member application – Elizabeth Harris
• Subcommittee reports (Homeless Engagement, Priority Populations, Advocacy and Policy, Data and Quality Control, ESG/Cold Weather)
• Announcement of open voting member seat – Education Representative recruitment

Juvenile Detention

The board will meet to review the Director's Report and consider the approval of minutes from April 27, 2026. The agenda consists of procedural items and an executive session.

• Approval of April 27, 2026 minutes
• Director's Report
• Executive Session

Prison Board

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will meet for a mostly procedural session, including approval of minutes, reports from probation and the correctional facility, and personnel actions. The board will consider one new hire (Michelle Zigarovich) and accept resignations from six employees. No policy changes or budget items are on the agenda.

• Consider new hire: Michelle Zigarovich
• Consider resignations: William Carpeal, Christian Smith, Daniel Yoest, Justin Altman, John Raymen, Marc Albright
• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2026 meeting

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider a consent agenda including acceptance of a $643,354.88 federal grant for technology upgrades, a $500,000 grant for community security upgrades, and numerous contracts for aging services, behavioral health, and early intervention programs totaling millions. The board will also approve personnel actions including new hires and resignations, and recognize photo contest winners.

• Accept $643,354.88 technology upgrade grant from Congressman Guy Reschenthaler
• Accept $500,000 grant for Westmoreland County Community Security Upgrades
• Award $1.4M aging services food services contract to Nutrition, Inc.
• Approve $1.28M early intervention agreement with AccessAbilities EI
• Approve therapy dog/handler agreement for court proceedings

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority will consider approving a $3,000,000 contract agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Office of the Budget for the Excela Health - Orthopedic Center of Excellence Redevelopment Assistance Capital Project. The board will also vote on rescinding three previous cooperation agreements for RACP grants, including one for the Greensburg YMCA renovations. Additionally, multiple demolition contract awards and change orders, along with a consulting agreement for the Creative Corridors project, are up for approval.

• Consider approval of $3,000,000 RACP contract agreement for Excela Health Orthopedic Center
• Consider rescission of cooperation agreement for Laurel Highlands Workforce and Opportunity Center RACP grant ($1,000,000)
• Consider rescission of two cooperation agreements for Greensburg YMCA Renovations RACP grant ($625,000 each)
• Consider approval of consulting agreement with Non-Profit Partners, Inc. for $10,000 for Creative Corridors ARC Planning Grant
• Consider contract awards for multiple demolition projects (WHRP, DEMOFund, ARPA) ranging from $11,800 to $157,000

Land Bank

This is a procedural meeting with no specific action items listed. The board will approve previous minutes, review financial reports, discuss property updates, and hold an executive session for legal and real estate matters.

• Approval of minutes from April and May meetings
• Consideration of previous month's financial report
• Property updates (no details provided)
• Executive session for legal and real estate matters

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will review the solicitor's recommendations regarding tax exemption applications. The board will specifically vote on exemptions for several disabled veterans.

• Exemption application for Until the Whole World Knows, Inc. (Tax Map 37-01-06-0-651)
• Board vote on disabled veteran exemptions for 14 individuals, including Ronald E. Betts and Laura A. McCartney
• Review of disabled veteran exemptions not requiring a board vote for 4 individuals, including Ralph H. Dietz

The Board of Assessment Appeals approved several tax exemptions commencing July 15, 2026. These approvals included one organization and various disabled veterans. The Board also approved the May 14, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Approved May 14, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map Number: 37-01-06-0-651 (Until the Whole World Knows Inc.) (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Ronald E. Betts (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Laura A. McCartney (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Forest R. Primm (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Sean M. Bittecuffer (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Alvin B. Costabile (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Joseph A. Carnera (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider final certification of the May 19, 2026 General Primary election results. The board will also vote on minutes from June 2 and accept public comment.

• Approval of Final Certification of the Election Results of the General Primary held May 19, 2026

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will vote on accepting a $682,344 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime for juvenile reinvestment, along with numerous contracts for probation, court-ordered assessments, and human services programs. The agenda also includes personnel actions covering many new hires, resignations, and retirements across county departments.

• Acceptance of $682,344 grant for 2025-2026 Juvenile Reinvestment Initiative from PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency
• Agreement with Alternative Community Engagement Solutions for sex offender and mental health assessments at rates up to $750 per occurrence
• Extension of Senior Community Services Employment Program grant with PA Department of Aging for July 2026-June 2027
• New hires and resignations including 24 new hires across Parks, Public Defender, Children's Bureau, Manor, and other departments
• Resolution R-44-2026 amending the Citizen Participation Plan for HUD regulations

The Board of Commissioners met in regular session at Hanna’s Town. The only substantive action taken was the approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved May 14, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The WestCoHAB will meet virtually to discuss breakout session presentations and receive reports from five subcommittees. The board is also seeking to fill an open voting member seat for an education representative.

• Subcommittee reports from Homeless Engagement, Priority Populations, Advocacy and Policy, Data and Quality Control, and the ESG/Cold Weather ad hoc committee
• Recruitment for an open Education Representative voting seat
• Announcement of the Annual Human Services Fair on June 25th

The WestCoHAB met virtually on June 3, 2026. No motions were presented, and there were no unfinished business items. The meeting included subcommittee reports and announcements, but no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Board of Elections

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving the minutes from its May 7, 2026 special meeting. It will provide a public comment period as required by Sunshine Act Section 10.1(a). The board will consider approving the pre‑certification of the General Primary election results held on May 19, 2026.

• Approve minutes of the May 7, 2026 special meeting
• Public comment period per Sunshine Act Section 10.1(a)
• Consider approval of pre‑certification of the May 19, 2026 General Primary election results

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved the minutes from the May 7 meeting. It also unanimously approved the pre‑certification of the General Primary election results held on May 19, 2026. The meeting was adjourned shortly after.

• Approved May 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved pre‑certification of May 19 primary results (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will discuss and potentially approve a Deed of Dedication for a roadway constructed at Parcel Numbers 06-01-10-0-166 and 06-01-10-0-172 with Derry Borough. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes, a financial report, an executive director report, property updates, and an executive session on real estate.

• Consider approval of a Deed of Dedication for a roadway at parcels 06-01-10-0-166 and 06-01-10-0-172 with Derry Borough
• Approval of previous month's financial report
• Property updates
• Executive session for real estate matters

The board approved the previous month’s financial report unanimously. It also approved a Deed of Dedication for the roadway at parcels O6-O01-10-O-166 and O6-O01-10-O-172 in Derry Business Park, with a unanimous vote. No other motions required a vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:34 AM.

• Approved previous month’s financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Deed of Dedication for roadway at parcels O6-O01-10-O-166 and O6-O01-10-O-172 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority Board will consider approval of the previous month's financials and the 2025 annual audit. The board will also consider a Deed of Dedication for a roadway constructed at Parcel Numbers 06-01-10-0-166 and 06-01-10-0-172 with Derry Borough. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters. Public comment periods are provided for agenda items and general topics.

• Consider approval of previous month's financials
• Consider approval of the 2025 Annual Audit
• Consider approval of Deed of Dedication for roadway at parcels 06-01-10-0-166 and 06-01-10-0-172 with Derry Borough
• Executive Session for Personnel
• Public comment periods for agenda items and all topics

The board approved the previous month’s financial statements and the 2025 annual audit, both unanimously. It also approved a Deed of Dedication for a roadway at parcels O6-01-10-0-166 and O6-01-10-0-172 with Derry Borough. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved previous month’s financials (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Annual Audit (unanimous)
• Approved Deed of Dedication for roadway at parcels O6-01-10-0-166 and O6-01-10-0-172 with Derry Borough (unanimous)
• Ended regular session (unanimous)
• Opened executive session (unanimous)
• Ended executive session (unanimous)
• Reopened regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will meet to review reports from the Adult Probation Office and County Correctional Facility. The board will consider personnel changes and a recommendation for the Board of Commissioners regarding inmate equipment.

• Consideration of resignations for David Sturges, Scott Fitzpatrick, and Damien Black
• Recommendation to replace inmate storage totes funded 100% by inmate welfare funds

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will review numerous contracts, grant applications, and personnel actions. Key items include a $1.13 million liability insurance renewal, a $742,493 technology contract for Webex services, and multiple amendments to human services agreements. The board will also consider grant applications for drug treatment and veterans courts, and approve hires, resignations, and retirements across county departments.

• $1,134,413 renewal of PCoRP liability and property coverage for June 2026–June 2027
• $742,493 purchase order to Link Computer Corp. for Webex Calling and Cisco setup (60-month term)
• $536,641 agreement with BHC Advanced Services for Mental Health Boundary Spanner Program
• $183,434 amendment to Nutrition, Inc. for Aging Services Food Service (new total $1,293,240)
• Multiple personnel actions: 6 new hires, 1 rehire, 5 terminations, 1 retirement, 11 resignations

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes of the regular meeting held on April 16, 2026. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in this session.

• Approved April 16, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Westmoreland County Salary Board will vote on a Memorandum of Agreement with SEIU 668 to reclassify Mechanic I and Mechanic II paygrades. The board will also consider a series of position abolitions and creations across Court Administration, Human Resources, Human Services, Parks, Public Works, and Roads, with effective dates in May and June 2026. Minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting are also up for approval.

• Consider approval of MOU with SEIU 668 to reclassify Mechanic I & II positions to new paygrades
• Create Labor Relations Manager at $61,620 annual (abolish Office Assistant at $33,640)
• Create DHS Fiscal Director at $81,728 annual (abolish DHS Fiscal Officer I at $48,374)
• Abolish Park Manager and create Facilities Manager; transfer two Maintenance Workers from Parks to Public Works
• Abolish Roads Superintendent ($72,459) and create new Roads Superintendent at $76,156

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will consider three resolutions: ratifying an amended terminalling agreement for Savage Infrastructure LLC, correcting name changes in an assignment agreement, and authorizing the donation of a property in Washington Township (parcel 63-08-00-0-258). The board will also consider an agreement with TBI Contracting, Inc. for $1,762,906 to renovate Suite 100B at the Jeannette Industrial Park, a project funded in part by a $750,000 Appalachian Regional Commission grant.

• Resolution WCIDC-7-2026: ratify Amended and Restated Terminalling Agreement for Savage Infrastructure LLC
• Resolution WCIDC-8-2026: correct and ratify name changes in Assignment agreement (Savage Infrastructure LLC to Savage Transload Network LLC)
• Resolution WCIDC-9-2026: authorize donation of property in Washington Township, parcel 63-08-00-0-258, to the County
• Agreement with TBI Contracting, Inc. for $1,762,906 for Suite 100B renovation at Jeannette Industrial Park, supported by a $750,000 ARC grant

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will review the solicitor's recommendations regarding tax exemption applications. The board will specifically vote on exemptions for 22 disabled veterans and three organizations.

• Exemption applications for Westmoreland County Land Bank, Latrobe Community Ministries, and Living Evidence Church
• Board votes on disabled veteran exemptions for 22 individuals, including Desmond D. Grace and Nathan M. Barclay
• Processing of disabled veteran exemptions not requiring a board vote for 11 individuals, including Mark D. Perfetta and Eileen P. Fleming

The Board approved the minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting. It granted exempt status to the Westmoreland County Land Bank and Latrobe Community Ministries, denied exemption for Living Evidence Church, and approved exempt status for several disabled‑veteran owners. A denial was recorded for Alan L. Thomas, and a Homestead exclusion was approved for map 14-01-16-0-427 for tax year 2026. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 9, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Westmoreland County Land Bank (14-01-16-0-042) (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Latrobe Community Ministries (45-41-05-0-097) (unanimous)
• Denied exempt status for Living Evidence Church (64-06-02-0-020) (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for disabled veteran Desmond D. Grace (10-02-12-0-082) (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for disabled veteran Nathan M. Barclay (10-04-11-0-090) (unanimous)
• Denied exempt status for Alan L. Thomas (50-28-04-0-060) (unanimous)
• Approved Homestead exclusion for map 14-01-16-0-427 (unanimous)

Records Improvement Committee

The Westmoreland County Records Improvement Committee will meet on May 11, 2026, to approve minutes from January, review the fund balance, and consider new business including a $9,345 expense for a microfilm scanner and appointment of an interim RIF secretary. Public comment will be heard at the start of the meeting.

• Approval of $9,345 expense for a microfilm scanner for Records Improvement
• Appointment of an interim RIF Secretary
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 12, 2026
• Review of the Records Improvement Fund Account balance

Board of Elections

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving lists of individuals to serve as Field Techs, Technical Call Center staff, Provisional Ballot reviewers, and Machine Inspectors for the May 19, 2026 General Primary. The board will also approve minutes from a prior special meeting and provide an opportunity for public comment.

• Approval of 30+ Field Techs to support election equipment at precincts on May 19
• Approval of 7 Technical Call Center workers to support Field Techs
• Approval of 10 Provisional Ballot reviewers for counting starting May 22
• Approval of Machine Inspector list
• Public comment period under Section 10.1(a) of the Sunshine Act

The Board approved the minutes of the April 27 special meeting. It authorized field technicians, technical call‑center staff, provisional‑ballot reviewers, and the machine‑inspector list for the May 19 General Primary. All actions were approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of April 27 special meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized field technicians for May 19 primary (unanimous)
• Authorized technical call‑center staff for May 19 primary (unanimous)
• Authorized provisional ballot reviewers for May 19 primary (unanimous)
• Approved machine inspector list for May 19 primary (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The Westmoreland County Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB) will consider a motion to adopt a Governance Charter and vote on ESG Funds updates. Presentations include the Westmoreland County Annual Plan and a By-Name List update. Subcommittee reports from Homeless Engagement, Priority Populations, and other groups will be heard. No unfinished business is on the agenda.

• Motion to adopt Governance Charter
• Vote on ESG Funds update
• Presentation of Westmoreland County Annual Plan by Jennifer Woodling
• Home Modification training by Inglis
• Subcommittee reports: Homeless Engagement, Priority Populations, Advocacy and Policy, Data and Quality Control, Ad hoc Committee (ESG/Cold Weather)

The Westmoreland County Homeless Advisory Board approved a revision to its governance charter. The board also approved Cassandra Kovatch as a new voting member. Additional motions approved included three surveys and maintaining ESG funding at an 8% increase over the expected level. The meeting adjourned at 10:22 AM.

• Governance charter revision approved
• Cassandra Kovatch approved as new voting member
• Three surveys approved
• ESG funding level approved (8% increase over expected)

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will review the 2025 annual audit and financial reports. The board is considering a Shared Services Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland and a resolution regarding properties in Jeannette City.

• Presentation of the 2025 annual audit
• Proposed Shared Services Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Westmoreland
• Proposed Resolution 2026-15 regarding 14-01-16-0-042 RR & AR Properties, Jeannette City
• Executive session regarding real estate

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board approved the minutes and the prior month's financial report, both unanimously. They also approved a Shared Services Agreement with the County Redevelopment Authority and a resolution to accept a donated property for demolition, each by unanimous vote. No public comments were made and the meeting adjourned at 9:34 AM.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month’s financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Shared Services Agreement with County Redevelopment Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-15 to accept donated Jeannette Brewery property for demolition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Redevelopment Authority board will vote on rescinding four contracts totaling over $376,000 because the newspaper failed to publish required legal notices, forcing the projects to be re-bid. It will also consider awarding new demolition and home repair contracts, including several under the Whole Home Repairs Program. Other items include approval of financials and a shared services agreement with the county land bank.

• Rescind $76,584.50 contract with Schrock Fence Co. for fencing at 1001/1101 Penn Ave, Jeannette due to advertising failure
• Rescind $71,000 contract with Minniefield Demolition for demolition package in East Huntingdon, New Stanton, Sewickley
• Rescind $112,000 contract with GEMM Demolition for 9 residential structures in Jeannette, Hempfield, Penn Twp
• Rescind $117,000 contract with GEMM Demolition for 3 commercial structures in Monessen ARPA demolition
• Consider contract awards for Whole Home Repairs Program projects at specific properties (e.g., 174 Schoonmaker Ave, Monessen $14,150; 1021 State Route 136, Rostraver $17,430)

The Redevelopment Authority approved its meeting minutes and the prior month's financials, both unanimously. It approved a Shared Services Agreement with the Westmoreland County Land Bank and a third amendment to the Whole Home Repairs Program. The board also approved several contract awards and rescinded multiple existing contracts, all by unanimous vote. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 9:53 AM.

• Approved Shared Services Agreement with Westmoreland County Land Bank (unanimous)
• Approved Third Amendment for Whole Home Repairs Program (funds shift) (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to Spanbauer Construction, LLC – $14,150 for 174 Schoonmaker Ave (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to Al Property Maintenance Solutions, LLC – $17,430 for 1021 State Route 136 (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to SW Enterprise, LLC – $24,389.73 for 101 Chestnut Lane (unanimous)
• Rescinded contract with Schrock Fence Company – $76,584.50 (advertising failure) (unanimous)
• Rescinded contract with Minniefield Demolition Services LLC – $71,000 (advertising failure) (unanimous)
• Rescinded contract with GEMM Demolition – $112,000 (advertising failure) (unanimous)

Juvenile Detention

The board will meet to review the Director's report and consider the approval of minutes from February 23, 2025. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and an executive session.

• Approval of February 23, 2025 minutes
• Director's Report
• Executive Session

Retirement Board

The Westmoreland County Retirement Board will convene to approve minutes and receive reports from investment managers Emerald Advisers and Shenkman Capital Management, as well as a consultant report from Gallagher Fiduciary Advisers. No votes on policy or benefit changes are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from February 11, 2026 meeting
• Emerald Advisers report on Small Cap Growth
• Shenkman Capital Management report on High Yield Fixed Income
• Consultant report from Gallagher Fiduciary Advisers
• Public comment period

Board of Elections

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections will consider approving minutes from April 14 and clarify polling place changes for the May 19 General Primary. Three Vandergrift Borough wards will move from St. Gertrude Hall to the YMCA West Vandergrift Program Center. Public comment will be heard.

• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2026
• Polling place change: Vandergrift 4th Ward from St. Gertrude Hall to YMCA West Vandergrift Program Center
• Polling place change: Vandergrift 5th Ward from St. Gertrude Hall to YMCA West Vandergrift Program Center
• Polling place change: Vandergrift 6th Ward from St. Gertrude Hall to YMCA West Vandergrift Program Center

The Board of Elections approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting. It then unanimously approved moving the polling locations for Vandergrift Borough's 4th, 5th, and 6th wards from St. Gertrude Hall to the YMCA West Vandergrift Program Center. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved polling place change for 4th Ward to YMCA West Vandergrift Program Center (unanimous)
• Approved polling place change for 5th Ward to YMCA West Vandergrift Program Center (unanimous)
• Approved polling place change for 6th Ward to YMCA West Vandergrift Program Center (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Prison Board will meet to receive reports from the Adult Probation Office and the County Correctional Facility. The board will also consider personnel changes, specifically three resignations.

• Consideration of resignations for Mya Johnson, Timi Thompson, and Glen McClure

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation will vote on multiple construction contracts totaling over $2 million, including roof and wall replacements at the Mount Pleasant Glass Centre and HVAC upgrades at the GreenForge Building. The board will also consider amendments to operating agreements at the Westmoreland Rail Freight Terminal and authorize an assignment of those agreements to Cando Holdings Inc. Additionally, an emergency stormwater pipe replacement at the Business and Research Park is up for approval.

• Roof replacement at Mount Pleasant Glass Centre, $824,075 to Redwood Construction
• West Gable wall replacement at Mount Pleasant Glass Centre, $554,057 to TBI Contracting
• HVAC upgrade at GreenForge Building (226 Donohoe Road), $513,840 to John Hall Inc.
• Addendum #2 to SPC Contract 24-08I for PREP Program, increasing total to $95,920
• Emergency stormwater pipe replacement at Business and Research Park, $35,200 to 4 Brothers Contracting

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation approved the minutes of the March 5, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. Several contracts and resolutions were presented for consideration, but the minutes do not record any approval votes on those items. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 10:28 a.m.

• Approved March 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:28 a.m. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The board will consider a $18.5 million tax and revenue anticipation note to cover Children's Bureau cash flow needs. Other items include a VA records-sharing MOU, a lease assignment for district court office space, and numerous personnel actions including 23 new hires. Public comment is permitted at the meeting.

• $18.5M Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note for Children's Bureau
• MOU with VA Pittsburgh Healthcare for confidential records sharing
• Lease assignment for District Court 10-2-03 at $2,100/month
• 23 new hires, mostly corrections officers
• Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Pittsburgh for 2026 NFL Draft

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting. No other motions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded in this session.

• Approved March 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Elections

The Board of Elections is discussing staffing, scheduling, and logistics for the May 19, 2026 General Primary. The meeting includes proposals for ballot counting schedules, extended office hours, and several polling place changes.

• Proposed polling place changes for Fairfield Township, East Huntingdon Township, Latrobe Borough, Ligonier Township, New Kensington, Scottdale Borough, and Vandergrift Borough
• Proposal to reserve 6 parking spaces on Pennsylvania Avenue from April 27 to May 19, 2026
• Proposed extended Election Bureau hours from May 4 through May 18, 2026
• Proposal for Election Bureau staff to conduct the Official Count starting May 22, 2026
• Proposed compensation structure for clerks of elections or machine operators per 25 Pa. Stat. Ann. § 2682.2

The Westmoreland County Board of Elections unanimously approved the election staff schedule, extended public hours, reserved parking spaces, and changed polling‑place locations for the May 19, 2026 General Primary. The board also adopted a compensation rule for split‑day election duties. All actions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved Election Bureau staff to conduct the Official Count for the May 19, 2026 Primary (unanimous)
• Approved staff to perform Pre‑Canvassing on May 19, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved staff to conduct Mail‑In and Absentee ballot canvassing beginning after polls close on May 19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved the Provisional Board to convene on May 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adopted 25 Pa. Stat. Ann. § 2682.2 compensation rule for split‑day election duties (unanimous)
• Reserved six parking spaces on Pennsylvania Avenue for voters April 27–May 19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Extended Election Bureau public hours May 4‑May 18, 2026 and Election Day May 19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved multiple polling‑place address changes for several townships and boroughs (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will consider the solicitor's recommendations regarding tax exemption applications. The board will specifically vote on applications for 15 disabled veterans.

• Vote on disabled veterans exemptions for 15 applicants, including Brian P. Murphy and Juan F. Macias
• Review of disabled veterans exemptions not requiring a board vote for 4 applicants
• Approval of public meeting minutes from March 12, 2026

The Board approved the minutes from the March 12, 2026 meeting. It granted exempt status to a series of tax map numbers for disabled veterans, with each motion carried unanimously. No other business was reported and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved exempt status for Tax Map Number 57-08-00-0-172 (Westmoreland County) commencing 7-15-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map Number 14-02-09-0-746 (Brian P. Murphy) commencing 7-15-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map Number 14-04-01-0-351 (Juan F. Macias) commencing 7-15-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map Number 15-03-10-0-299 (Beverly M. Richason) commencing 7-15-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map Number 17-04-00-0-137-99-072 (Michael W. Bowser) commencing 7-15-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map Number 19-03-08-0-111 (John G. Brozack III) commencing 7-15-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map Number 24-03-12-0-039 (Waltraud Enciso) commencing 1-15-2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map Number 45-23-00-0-071 (Ronald W. Stile) commencing 1-15-2026 (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The WestCoHAB meeting will review its Governance Charter and hear reports from several subcommittees. A motion will be considered to approve a Priority Populations SHARE Survey flyer. Presentations from Grassroots Westmoreland and Westmoreland Community Action will be given. No unfinished business is listed.

• Governance Charter Review
• Motion on Priority Populations SHARE Survey flyer
• Subcommittee Report: Homeless Engagement
• Subcommittee Report: Priority Populations
• Subcommittee Report: Advocacy and Policy

The Homeless Advisory Board accepted the minutes from the March 4 meeting. The board voted unanimously to approve the SHARE flyer for Priority Populations. The meeting also included presentations, subcommittee updates, and discussion of upcoming events and funding issues.

• Accepted prior meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved SHARE flyer for Priority Populations (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will meet to review reports from the Adult Probation Office and County Correctional Facility. The board is scheduled to consider the hiring of 15 new employees and the rehire of one individual.

• Consideration of 15 new hires including Benjamin Carrillo and Damien Black
• Consideration of the rehire of Brittany Weir
• Consideration of the resignation of Christopher Bruck
• Consideration of the retirement of Brian Stepinsky

The board approved the minutes from the February 23, 2026 Prison Board meeting unanimously. It entered an executive session and later returned to public session, with both motions passing unanimously. The board also approved a list of new hires, accepted a resignation, rehired a former employee, accepted a retirement, and terminated an employee, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved February 23, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)
• Approved new hires list (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Christopher Bruck (unanimous)
• Rehired Brittany Weir (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Brian Stepinsky (unanimous)
• Terminated Holly Kunkle (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of solicitor reports covering contracts, grant applications, and personnel actions. Items include a $682,344 grant request for the Juvenile Reinvestment Initiative, a $275 firearms range agreement, and several service contracts for court, prison, and human resources. The meeting also includes public comment, an executive session on pending litigation, and routine approvals of minutes and proclamations.

• $682,344 grant application to Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency for the 2025-2026 Juvenile Reinvestment Initiative (Adult Probation)
• $275 firearms range application with Westmoreland County Community College (Adult Probation)
• Contract with Southwest Behavioral Care, Inc. for assessments up to $90,000 for Westmoreland County Prison (Court Administration)
• Purchase order of $129,189.74 for replacement hot water tank at the prison (Prison)
• $1,650 per year professional services agreement with UPMC Benefit Management Services for COBRA administration (Human Resources)

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners met on March 26, 2026 at the county courthouse. A motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 5, 2026 was made, seconded, and passed unanimously. No other actions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved minutes of the March 5, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The board will review the monthly financial report and the executive director’s update. It will then consider awarding contracts to several firms for construction, maintenance, demolition, and fencing projects, with amounts ranging from $7,195.55 to $498,200.00. The contracts cover sites in Mount Pleasant Township, Scottdale, Greensburg, Jeannette, East Huntingdon Township, New Stanton Borough, and Sewickley Township.

• Contract award to Spanbauer Construction, LLC – $14,750 for 136 Apollo Rd, Mount Pleasant Township WHRP project.
• Contract award to A1 Property Maintenance Solutions, LLC – $7,195.55 for 17 Pearl St, Scottdale WHRP project.
• Contract award to Siegel Excavating LLC – $498,200 for demolition at 114 South Main Street, City of Greensburg ARPA package.
• Contract award to Schrock Fence Company – $76,584.50 for commercial fencing at 1001/1101 Penn Avenue, City of Jeannette.
• Contract award to Minniefield Demolition Services LLC – $71,000 for demolition package in East Huntingdon Township, New Stanton Borough, and Sewickley Township Act 152 DEMOFund/PHARE RTT.

The board approved the meeting minutes and the previous month’s financial report, both unanimously. It also approved eight contract awards, including a $498,200 demolition contract for Siegel Excavating LLC in Greensburg. All motions passed unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 9:46 AM.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month's financial report (unanimous)
• Approved $14,750.00 Spanbauer Construction contract for 136 Apollo Rd project (unanimous)
• Approved $7,195.55 Al Property Maintenance Solutions contract for 17 Pearl St project (unanimous)
• Approved $498,200.00 Siegel Excavating LLC contract for 114 South Main St demolition (unanimous)
• Approved $76,584.50 Schrock Fence Company contract for fencing at 1001/1101 Penn Ave (unanimous)
• Approved $71,000.00 Minniefield Demolition Services contract for demolition package in three townships (unanimous)
• Approved $112,000.00 GEMM Demolition contract for demolition of nine residential structures (unanimous)

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, discuss property updates, and hold a public comment period.

• Approval of previous month's financial report
• Property updates
• Executive Session - Real Estate
• Public Comment Period for Agenda Items Only
• Public Comment Period for All Topics

The board approved the meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It also approved the previous month's financial report, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No public comments were received.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month's financial report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will meet to approve minutes and consider the solicitor's recommendations on tax exemption applications. The agenda lists multiple properties and individuals, including disabled veterans and the Western PA Bolivar Community Center, for potential action.

• Approve minutes from February 12, 2026 meeting
• Review solicitor's recommendations on exemption applications
• Consider Western PA Bolivar Community Center exemption
• Review disabled veterans' exemption applications
• Review non-veteran exemption applications

The Board unanimously approved exempt status effective Jan 15 2026 for a series of Westmoreland County Land Bank parcels and several municipal and organizational properties. It denied exempt status for the Western PA Bolivar Community Center and the Joshua James Lindsey Bey Trust. Additional exemptions were granted for a number of disabled veterans. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 02-02-07-0-263 (Westmoreland County Land Bank) – unanimous
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 24-03-15-0-470 (Westmoreland County Land Bank) – unanimous
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 24-03-15-0-188 (City of New Kensington) – unanimous
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 45-41-00-0-126 (Derry Township) – unanimous
• Approved partial exempt status for Tax Map 56-09-00-0-256 (Monongahela Valley Hospital, Inc.) – unanimous
• Denied exempt status for Tax Map 05-02-04-0-042 (Western PA Bolivar Community Center) – unanimous
• Denied exempt status for Tax Map 20-02-03-0-215 (Joshua James Lindsey Bey Trust) – unanimous
• Approved exempt status for disabled veteran Tax Map 17-05-04-0-124 (M. Elizabeth Price‑Rowland) – unanimous

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will consider several service contracts, including external audits and election equipment transport. The meeting also includes personnel actions and various grant agreements for human services and juvenile probation.

• External audit services with Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC not to exceed $201,130.00 and $17,565.00
• Bid award to Ryan Moving, LLC for transporting voting equipment in the amount of $69,386.00
• Bid award to William Penn Printing Co. for specimen ballots and election supplies totaling $86,081.32
• Juvenile Probation Grant In Aid from Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission for $260,046.00
• CDBG Program budget increases for street reconstruction in Export Borough, City of Greensburg, and Unity Township

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on February 12, 2026, including the reconvened session on February 18, 2026. No other actions were decided; the remainder of the agenda consisted of public comments and a notice of an executive session scheduled for February 25, 2026.

• Approved minutes of Feb 12 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation is reviewing several maintenance contracts and engineering proposals. Key items include fill material management at the Westmoreland Airpark and various groundskeeping bids for industrial parks. The body is also considering a grant extension for the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park.

• Engineering proposal with GAI Consultants, Inc. for $146,000 for Westmoreland Airpark fill material services
• Proposal with Alloy Group for $6,900 for remediation at 220 Huff Avenue
• Amendment to SPC Contract 24-06I for the ENGAGE! Program adding $12,500
• Grant Agreement extension to June 30, 2027, for New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park
• Multiple monthly grounds maintenance and winter management bids for various industrial parks

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation unanimously approved the minutes from the February 12 meeting and a series of proposals, including a $146,000 engineering services contract with GAI Consultants. It also approved an amendment to the SPC ENGAGE! program contract adding $12,500 and extended a Commonwealth grant to June 30 2027. The board awarded dozens of grounds‑maintenance, winter‑management, brush‑hogging and storm‑pond‑mowing contracts to various vendors.

• Approved minutes of Feb 12, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $146,000 engineering service proposal with GAI Consultants (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to SPC Contract 24‑06I adding $12,500 for additional calls (unanimous)
• Approved amendment extending Grant C000084939 termination to June 30 2027 (unanimous)
• Awarded grounds‑maintenance bid to SWPA Development at $600 per month (unanimous)
• Awarded brush‑hogging services to Allegheny Winter Services for $14,514 (unanimous)
• Awarded storm‑pond‑mowing services to Schlegel Lawn & Landscaping for $8,427 (unanimous)
• Awarded winter‑management bid to Schlegel Lawn & Landscaping for $675 per trip (unanimous)

Salary Board

The Salary Board is reviewing the abolition and creation of various positions across county departments. These proposals include title changes, hourly rate adjustments, and the establishment of new base pay scales. Most proposed changes are slated to take effect on March 9, 2026.

• Revisions to Westmoreland Manor Pick-Up Shift Bonus Program guidelines
• Creation of a Coroner Office Manager position funded by Cremation Funds ($51,836.70 annualized)
• Creation of a temporary Campaign Finance Mgr in the Election Bureau ($37.94/hr)
• Reclassification of 911/Emergency Management roles, including a new Emergency Mgt Chief ($46.12/hr)
• Pay increase for two temporary Law Clerks in the District Attorney's office from $12.12/hr to $15.00/hr

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The WestCoHAB meeting will approve minutes from the 02/04/26 session, hear presentations from local partners, and vote on Cassandra Williams‑Richards as a new voting member. Subcommittees will report on their 2026 action plans covering homeless engagement, priority populations, advocacy, data, affordable‑housing pathways, and cold‑weather response. The board will announce open applications for representation in several community sectors and note upcoming voting‑member term expirations.

• Vote on Cassandra Williams‑Richards as new Voting Member
• Approval of minutes from the 02/04/26 meeting
• Subcommittee reports on Homeless Engagement, Priority Populations, Advocacy and Policy, Data and Quality Control, Pathways to Affordable Housing, and ESG/Cold Weather
• Accepting applications for representation in Substance Use & Advocacy, K‑12 Education/Academia, Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement, Young Adults (18–24), and Disaster Relief
• Board membership update: half of voting members' terms expire at year‑end, eligible for two more consecutive 3‑year terms

The Westmoreland County Homeless Advisory Board voted to add Cassandra Williams Richards as a voting member. The motion was approved unanimously at 9:37 AM. No other motions were decided during the meeting; subcommittee reports were informational only.

• Approved Cassandra Williams Richards as voting member (unanimous)

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority Board will consider several financial actions, including mortgage modifications for two property owners. It will also discuss rejecting all fencing bids for 1001/1101 Penn Avenue in Jeannette and award demolition contracts to two contractors, one for $69,200 and another for $95,000. These items are part of the meeting's business agenda.

• Consider mortgage modification for Robert & Evelyn Pletcher
• Consider mortgage modification for David Kettren & Sonnet
• Consider rejection of all bids for fencing at 1001/1101 Penn Avenue, Jeannette
• Consider contract award to Lutterman Excavating LLC for $69,200 demolition package (Latrobe, Unity, Fairfield, MP 2026-1 CDBG/Act 152 DEMOFund)
• Consider contract award to Minniefield Demolition Services LLC for $95,000 demolition package (Arnold, New Kensington, Vandergrift 2026-1 Act 152 DEMOFund/ARPA)

The Authority unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the prior month's financials. It voted to reject all bids for fencing at 1001/1101 Penn Avenue in Jeannette and will re‑bid the project. The board also approved contracts for Lutterman Excavating LLC ($69,200) and Minniefield Demolition Services LLC ($95,000) to perform demolition work under CDBG/Act 152 and ARPA funds.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month's financials (unanimous)
• Rejected all bids for fencing at 1001/1101 Penn Avenue, Jeannette; will re‑bid (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Lutterman Excavating LLC for $69,200 demolition package (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Minniefield Demolition Services LLC for $95,000 demolition package (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will approve the previous month’s financial report and hear property updates. It will consider awarding a contract to Guardian Realty Services, LLC for commercial real‑estate broker services. The board will also consider a series of resolutions involving AFS Management LLC, Terry Lovelace, Kenneth George, Summit Investments Trust, and other individuals and entities linked to various cities. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the business items.

• Contract award to Guardian Realty Services, LLC for commercial real‑estate broker services
• Resolution 2026-1 – AFS Management LLC – City of Arnold
• Resolution 2026-2 – Terry Lovelace – City of Arnold
• Resolution 2026-3 – Kenneth George – Borough of East Vandergrift
• Resolution 2026-4 – Summit Investments Trust – City of Jeannette

The board approved the meeting minutes and the prior month’s financial report. It also approved a contract with Guardian Realty Services, LLC for commercial real estate brokerage services. Additionally, the board unanimously approved a series of resolutions (2026-1 through 2026-14) involving various cities and boroughs. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous, Mr. Williams abstained)
• Approved previous month's financial report (unanimous)
• Approved contract award to Guardian Realty Services, LLC for commercial real estate broker services (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-1 – AFS Management LLC, City of Arnold (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-2 – Terry Lovelace, City of Arnold (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-3 – Kenneth George, Borough of East Vandergrift (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-4 – Summit Investments Trust, City of Jeannette (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions 2026-5 through 2026-14 covering various cities and boroughs (unanimous)

Juvenile Detention

The Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Board will convene in Room #101 to approve minutes from December 15, 2025, and conduct new business. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session.

• Approval of December 15, 2025 minutes
• Public comment period under Sunshine Act
• Executive session
• New business discussion

The Juvenile Detention Board approved the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes. The board then moved into executive session, returned to public session, and adjourned, each action passing unanimously.

• Approved December 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Returned to public session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will hold elections for Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The board will consider several personnel actions including resignations, a retirement, a promotion, and layoffs. Members will also review a recommendation to use Inmate Welfare Funds for a transportation agreement with Sage’s Army.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Resignations of Riley Simpson and Troy Hickman
• Retirement of Leisha Rehard
• Promotion of Katherine Broome and layoffs of David Mooney and Courtney Smith
• Proposed use of Inmate Welfare Funds for Sage’s Army Reentry Transportation Services

The Prison Board reorganized its leadership by appointing Doug Chew as Chairman, Sean Kertes as Vice‑Chair, and Jeff Balzer as Secretary. The board also approved the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting. It unanimously accepted two resignations, one retirement, one promotion, two layoffs and one termination.

• Appointed Doug Chew as Chairman (unanimous)
• Appointed Sean Kertes as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff Balzer as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved December 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Riley Simpson and Troy Hickman (unanimous)
• Accepted retirement of Leisha Rehard (unanimous)
• Accepted promotion of Katherine Broome (unanimous)
• Accepted layoffs of David Mooney and Courtney Smith (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The commissioners will consider authorizing the execution of liability insurance endorsements for Westmoreland Manor with Pelican RRG, covering a premium of $302,494.00 and a commission of $22,687.05 payable to Bulava & Associates. They will also consider a settlement of the tax assessment appeal for Greensburg Road LLC and Greensburg Second Avenue LLC, applying the State Tax Equalization Board ratio to set assessments of $316,200 for 2025 and $301,920 for 2026. The County Solicitor would be authorized to execute the necessary court documents for the settlement.

• Authorization of liability insurance endorsement for Westmoreland Manor with Pelican RRG, premium $302,494.00, commission $22,687.05 to Bulava & Associates
• Settlement of tax assessment appeal for Greensburg Road LLC and Greensburg Second Avenue LLC, applying STEB ratio, resulting assessments $316,200 (2025) and $301,920 (2026)
• County Solicitor authorized to execute court documents to implement the tax settlement

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners approved the minutes from the regular meeting held on January 18, 2026. The approval was unanimous. No other actions or formal decisions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved minutes of Jan 18, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will meet on February 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting and reports from the chief assessor, deputy chief assessor, and solicitor. The board will consider the solicitor’s recommendations on exemption applications for several properties and for disabled veterans requiring a board vote. No old or new business is listed.

• Approve minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting
• Review reports from the chief assessor, deputy chief assessor, and solicitor
• Consider solicitor’s exemption recommendations for listed properties (e.g., Toys for Pittsburgh, Brush Creek Evangelical, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, Willowbrook Owners Association)
• Vote on exemption requests for disabled veterans Michael S. Kromel, James P. Rega, Albert E. Hawk, Robert A. Brumfield, Joseph A. Keibler
• Adjourn the meeting

The Board approved the minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting and then granted exempt status to three properties—Toys for Pittsburgh Tikes, Brush Creek Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission—effective January 15, 2026. It denied exempt status for four Willowbrook Owners Association parcels. The Board also approved exemptions for four disabled veterans and removed exemptions for two parcels owned by Joseph A. Keibler. All motions passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes from Jan 8 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 25-02-09-0-043 (Toys for Pittsburgh Tikes) (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 50-12-00-0-005 (Brush Creek Evangelical Lutheran Church) (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Map 54-12-00-0-014 (Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission) (unanimous)
• Denied exempt status for Tax Maps 56-06-00-0-318 and 56-09-00-0-287, 56-09-00-0-288, 56-09-00-0-289 (Willowbrook Owners Association) (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Tax Maps 15-03-11-0-357, 21-01-15-0-391, 58-11-00-0-243, 61-32-00-0-106 (disabled veterans) (unanimous)
• Removed exempt status for Tax Maps 63-11-00-0-129 and 63-11-00-0-388 (Joseph A. Keibler) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation is reviewing several resolutions regarding grant funding and project expenditures. The body will discuss cooperation agreements for industrial projects and a settlement regarding District Court construction.

• Resolution No. WCIDC-2-2026: Cooperation Agreement for Commerce Crossing of Westmoreland -ME 1807 RACP Grant
• Resolution No. WCIDC-3-2026: Confirmation of $2,010,044 in operating funds for Phase I Mount Pleasant Glass Centre
• Resolution No. WCIDC-4-2026: $70,000 grant for geothermal system replacement at the Greenforge Building in Hempfield Township
• Settlement Agreement and Release with Golon, Inc. and Aegis Security Insurance Company for District Court 10-3-05 construction

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 15 meeting. It also approved four resolutions: a cooperation agreement for the Commerce Crossing RACP grant, the allocation of $2,010,044 operating funds (matched by a $1,005,022 state grant) for Phase I of the Mount Pleasant Glass Centre, a $70,000 state grant for replacing the geothermal system at the Greenforge Building, and a settlement agreement with Golon, Inc. for the District Court construction. The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 am.

• Approved January 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Cooperation Agreement for Commerce Crossing RACP grant (unanimous)
• Approved $2,010,044 operating funds for Phase I Mount Pleasant Glass Centre (unanimous)
• Authorized $70,000 grant for Greenforge Building geothermal replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Settlement Agreement with Golon, Inc. for District Court construction (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners will consider several financial agreements and grant ratifications at its February 12, 2026 meeting. Items include ratifying a $532,256 Pennsylvania Commission on Crime & Delinquency grant for the 2025‑2026 Continuing County Adult Probation and Parole program and a $345,000 grant for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Programs. The board will also approve contracts for mental‑health evaluations with Menta Psychological, LLC, a $13,345 renewal of Magnet Forensics GrayKey license, and a paper‑ballot procurement agreement with NPC, Inc. at $0.215 per ballot.

• Ratify $532,256 grant for 2025‑2026 Continuing County Adult Probation and Parole program.
• Ratify $345,000 grant for Intermediate Punishment Treatment Programs (2025‑2026).
• Approve contract with Menta Psychological, LLC for mental health evaluations (rates $80‑$5,500) for March 1 2026‑Feb 28 2027.
• Renew Magnet Forensics GrayKey license agreement for $13,345 covering May 16 2026‑May 15 2027.
• Approve NPC, Inc. paper‑ballot supply at $0.215 per ballot for the 2026 General Primary and General Election.

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the regular meeting held on Jan 18, 2026. No other motions, votes, or formal actions were recorded. The remainder of the session consisted of public comments on the county's 287(g) ICE agreement and other community concerns.

• Approved Jan 18, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Retirement Board

The board will meet to approve minutes from October 27, 2025, and acknowledge a planning session held on November 14, 2025. The meeting includes reports from Victory Capital Management and a consultant.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Acknowledgment of November 14, 2025 planning session with Foister & Foster
• Manager report from Victory Capital Management
• Consultant report

The Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. The board then unanimously moved to adjourn the February 11, 2026 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The WestCoHAB meeting will feature presentations from the Private Industry Council, the Milton Hershey School, and an update on the NOFO. Members will discuss support for subcommittees and hear reports from subcommittees on homeless engagement, priority populations, advocacy and policy, data and quality control, pathways to affordable housing, and an ad hoc ESG/Cold Weather committee. An announcement will be made about open voting member seats.

• Private Industry Council presentation
• Milton Hershey School presentation
• NOFO update
• Subcommittee support discussion
• Subcommittee reports on homeless engagement, priority populations, advocacy and policy, data and quality control, pathways to affordable housing, and ESG/Cold Weather

The Homeless Advisory Board voted to accept the minutes from the 01/07/2026 meeting. Committee members reviewed ESG fund proposals and sent recommendations to Westmoreland Community Development. The board noted three open voting‑member seats and is accepting applications.

• Approved acceptance of 01/07/2026 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Reviewed ESG fund proposals and sent recommendations to Westmoreland Community Development

Redevelopment Authority

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority will elect officers for 2026 and consider awarding a contract to Schrock Fence Company Inc. for $75,741.80. The board will also review financial reports and consider two mortgage modifications.

• Election of Redevelopment Authority Officers for 2026
• Consider mortgage modification - Pletcher, Robert & Evelyn
• Consider mortgage modification - Kettren, David & Sonnet
• Contract award to Schrock Fence Company Inc at $75,741.80
• Financial Report and Statements of Financial Interest

The Redevelopment Authority elected Donna Holdorf‑Roadman as Chair, Rebecca Parry as Vice‑Chair, Brian Merdian as Secretary, and Matthew Helinski as Treasurer, all unanimously. The board approved the prior month’s financial statements and approved two mortgage modifications, one for the Pletcher property and one reducing the Kettren mortgage by 50%. The fence contract for the former Jeannette Brewery site was tabled, and the meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Elected Donna Holdorf‑Roadman as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Rebecca Parry as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Brian Merdian as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Matthew Helinski as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved previous month’s financials (unanimous)
• Approved mortgage modification for Pletcher property (unanimous)
• Approved 50% reduction of Kettren mortgage ($12,341) (unanimous)
• Tabled fence contract award for 1001/1101 Penn Avenue (unanimous)

Land Bank

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board will meet to elect officers for 2026, approve the previous month's financial report, and consider a resolution regarding Nico Homes Inc. in Monessen City.

• Election of Land Bank Officers (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer)
• Approval of Financial Report for previous month
• Consideration of Resolution 2025-58 for Nico Homes Inc. in Monessen City
• Executive Session for Real Estate matters

The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board reorganized its leadership, electing Brian Merdian as Chair, Donna Holdorf‑Roadman as Vice‑Chair, Matthew Helinski as Secretary, and Rebecca Parry as Treasurer. The Board also approved the meeting minutes, the prior month’s financial report, and Resolution 2025‑58 that exonerates taxes on a property acquired from Nico Homes Inc. All motions carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 9:33 AM.

• Elected Brian Merdian as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Donna Holdorf‑Roadman as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Matthew Helinski as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Rebecca Parry as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month’s financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑58 tax exoneration for Nico Homes Inc. (unanimous)

Prison Board

The Westmoreland County Prison Board will elect a Chairman, Vice‑Chairman and Secretary, approve the minutes from the December 15, 2025 meeting, and review several personnel actions including new hires, resignations, retirements, promotions and layoffs. The board will also discuss a recommendation to use Inmate Welfare Funds to enter into an agreement with Sage’s Army to support reentry transportation services. Public comment and reports from the Adult Probation Office and County Correctional Facility are also on the agenda.

• Election of Chairman, Vice‑Chairman and Secretary of the Prison Board
• Approval of minutes from the December 15, 2025 Prison Board meeting
• Consideration of personnel actions: new hires, resignations (Riley Simpson), retirements (Leisha Rehard), promotions (Katherine Broome), layoffs (David Mooney, Courtney Smith)
• Recommendation to use Inmate Welfare Funds for an agreement with Sage’s Army to provide reentry transportation services
• Public comment period and reports from Adult Probation Office and County Correctional Facility

The January 26, 2026 Prison Board meeting did not occur because the Westmoreland County Courthouse was closed for Winter Storm Fern. The meeting will not be rescheduled. The next regular Prison Board meeting is set for Monday, February 23, 2026, immediately after the Juvenile Detention Board Meeting in Commissioners Meeting Room #101 at the Westmoreland County Courthouse. An updated agenda will be posted.

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and acknowledge a planning session held with Foister & Foster. The board will also receive reports from the consultant and Victory Capital Management.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Acknowledgment of November 14, 2025 planning session with Foister & Foster
• Manager report from Victory Capital Management
• Consultant report

The January 26, 2026 Retirement Board meeting was cancelled because the Westmoreland County Courthouse was closed by Winter Storm Fern. The board rescheduled the meeting for Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 10 a.m. in Commissioners Meeting Room #101. No substantive decisions were made.

Industrial Development Corporation

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation is reviewing a land option agreement for a new facility at Westmoreland Airpark. The body is also considering software licenses, mapping services, and an amendment for a renovation project in Jeannette.

• Option Agreement with Fox & James Inc. for 6.22 acres (Lot 13) at Westmoreland Airpark for $311,000.00
• Purchase of 10 Salesforce.com licenses for $14,628.00
• GAI Consultants, Inc. proposal for mapping services at $13,900
• Amendment No. 1 for $19,288.50 to HF Lenz for Jeannette Industrial Park 100B Interior Shell Renovation Project

The board unanimously approved the purchase of ten Salesforce.com licenses for $14,628.00. It also authorized an option agreement with Fox & James Inc. for Lot 13 at Westmoreland Airpark, covering 6.22 acres and potential proceeds of $311,000.00. Additional contracts approved were a $13,900 mapping services proposal with GAI Consultants and a $19,288.50 amendment to the HF Lenz asset‑management agreement.

• Approved ten Salesforce.com licenses ($14,628.00) – unanimous
• Authorized execution of Option Agreement with Fox & James Inc. for Lot 13 (6.22 acres, $311,000.00 proceeds) – unanimous
• Approved GAI Consultants mapping services contract ($13,900) – unanimous
• Approved amendment to HF Lenz services agreement ($19,288.50) – unanimous
• Approved minutes of Dec 18, 2025 meeting – unanimous

Salary Board

The Westmoreland County Salary Board will vote on a series of personnel changes, including abolishing several temporary and furloughed positions and creating new full‑time roles. Key actions include creating a full‑time Judicial Law Clerk and new positions in Opioid Prevention, Veterans Services, and DHS Operations. The board will also consider approval of the minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting.

• Create 1 Judicial Law Clerk: $77,894.16 → $80,040.85, effective 1/12/26
• Abolish 1 Judicial Law Clerk (temp): $55,724.20 → $57,259.90, effective 1/12/26
• Create 1 Opioid Prevention Coordinator: $55,317.96 → $57,983.88, effective 1/19/26
• Create 1 Veterans Services Coordinator: $47,051.15 → $49,318.68, effective 1/19/26
• Create 1 DHS Operations Manager (title change only), effective 1/12/26

The Westmoreland County Salary Board voted unanimously on a series of personnel changes. Several existing positions were abolished, including a Judicial Law Clerk, three DHS director roles, and staff in Juvenile Detention and Prison. New positions were created, such as a full‑time Judicial Law Clerk, a DHS Operations Manager (title change), an Opioid Prevention Coordinator, and a Veterans Services Coordinator. The board also approved the minutes from the January 5 meeting.

• Abolished Judicial Law Clerk (effective 1/12/26) – unanimous
• Created full‑time Judicial Law Clerk (effective 1/12/26) – unanimous
• Abolished three DHS director positions (Strategy & Innovation, Data Analytics, Admin Director) (effective 1/12/26) – unanimous
• Created DHS Operations Manager (title change only) (effective 1/12/26) – unanimous
• Created Opioid Prevention Coordinator (effective 1/19/26) – unanimous
• Approved minutes of the Jan 5, 2026 Salary Board meeting – unanimous
• Abolished Juvenile Detention custodian, legal secretary II, and van driver PT (effective 1/12/26) – unanimous
• Created Veterans Services Coordinator (effective 1/19/26) – unanimous

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will consider several professional service agreements for court behavioral health and forensic services. The meeting includes approvals for grant funds for victim witnesses and juvenile probation, as well as various personnel actions and housing grant agreements.

• Grant funds of $250,956.00 for Victim Witness RASA/VOJO 25-26
• Cisco Desk Units purchase order with Link Computer Corporation for $19,691.00
• SBM Electronics maintenance agreement for 12 courtrooms for $4,896.00
• Domestic Relations camera and panic button remodel agreement for $18,360.00
• CDBG subrecipient agreement with Homes Build Hope, Inc. for $199,766.41

The Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the regular meeting held on December 18, 2025. The session included public comments on ballot drop boxes, immigration enforcement, and workforce issues. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved December 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Records Improvement Committee

The Westmoreland County Records Improvement Committee will convene to elect a chairman and vice-chairman, approve minutes from November 2025, and review updated bylaws and a strategic plan.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Approval of November 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of updated Records Improvement Fund Committee Bylaws
• Review of Strategic Plan (Comprehensive Records Management Plan)

Board of Assessment Appeals

The Westmoreland County Board of Assessment Appeals will approve minutes from the Dec. 11, 2025 meeting, hear reports from the chief assessor, deputy chief assessor, and solicitor, consider the solicitor’s recommendations on exemption applications, and review a proposed filing fee schedule.

• Approve minutes from the Dec. 11, 2025 meeting
• Reports from chief assessor, deputy chief assessor, and solicitor
• Consider solicitor’s recommendations on exemption applications
• New business: consideration of filing fee schedule

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the Dec. 11, 2025 meeting. It then approved exempt status for several tax map numbers, including Bolivar Volunteer Fire Company, Latrobe Foundation, Inc., Westmoreland County Land Bank, and Sewickley Township Public Library. Additional exemptions were granted for a series of disabled veterans. The meeting discussed a filing fee schedule but took no action, and then adjourned.

• Approved Dec. 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Bolivar Volunteer Fire Company (Tax Map 05-01-16-0-012) effective 7/15/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Latrobe Foundation, Inc. (Tax Map 15-03-06-0-360) effective 1/15/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Westmoreland County Land Bank (Tax Map 20-02-03-0-080) effective 1/15/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for Sewickley Township Public Library (Tax Map 58-07-11-0-358) effective 1/15/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for disabled veteran Edith E. Anaballi (Tax Map 15-03-02-0-149) (unanimous)
• Approved exempt status for disabled veteran Elizabeth M. Baker (Tax Map 17-03-15-0-176) effective 7/15/2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Homeless Advisory Board (WestCoHAB)

The WestCoHAB will receive updates on the HUD Continuum of Care notice. The board will check in on the cold‑weather shelter and discuss provider challenges and opportunities. It will also set the 2026 meeting calendar and request committee action plans for March 2026.

• HUD CoC NOFO updates
• Cold Weather Shelter Check‑in
• Provider Check‑ins (gaps, challenges, opportunities)
• 2026 Meeting Calendar and Locations
• Request for Committee Action plans to be presented March 2026

The Homeless Advisory Board accepted the prior meeting minutes. It voted not to widely publicize cold‑weather shelter resources and agreed to reconvene the ad‑hoc committee. Members were asked to develop 2026 action plans for presentation in March. No other formal approvals or denials were recorded.

• Motion to accept the 12/03/2025 minutes presented (no vote tally recorded)
• Decision not to widely publicize cold‑weather shelter resources
• Ad hoc committee will be reconvened
• Members instructed to draft 2026 action plans for March presentation

Salary Board

The Salary Board will consider approving the minutes from its December 18, 2025 meeting. It will nominate and elect a Vice‑Chairman and a Secretary. The board will adopt the 2026 meeting schedule for March 5, July 23, October 22, and December 17. It will adopt a policy that non‑union employees hired after January 1, 2026 are not entitled to post‑retirement healthcare benefits.

• Approve minutes of Salary Board meeting held December 18, 2025
• Nominate and elect Vice‑Chairman and Secretary of the Salary Board
• Adopt 2026 Salary Board meeting dates: March 5, July 23, October 22, December 17
• Adopt policy that non‑union employees hired after January 1, 2026 will not receive post‑retirement healthcare benefits

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting. Members elected Mr. Balzer as Secretary and Mr. Chew as Vice‑Chairman. The board adopted a 2026 meeting schedule for March 5, July 23, October 22 and December 17. It also approved that non‑union employees hired after January 1, 2026 will not receive post‑retirement health benefits.

• Approved minutes of Dec 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Balzer as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Chew as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved denial of post‑retirement health benefits for non‑union hires after Jan 1, 2026 (unanimous)