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- Approve minutes of commissioner meetings for May 1, May 15, July 3, July 10, July 17 and July 24, 2025.
- Approve the consent agenda (includes warrants, internships for Bishop Guilfoyle High School, Penn State and Saint Francis University students, ECMS submission invoice #14 part 1 to Keller Engineers for $4,869.93, and employment status items).
- Ratify submission of the PCCD RASA subgrant 45162-2 for $95,016 covering Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2026.
- Approve an Affordable Housing Trust Fund disbursement not to exceed $5,000 for exterior scraping and painting at 203 East Fourth Ave., Altoona.
- Approve execution of the 2025 certification form for the county abatement account (estimated distribution about $712,000) and authorize Commissioner Kesting to execute the form.
- Approve six judicial-sale title-search and bring-down service agreements (and after-hours access agreements) with law firms for completion by Dec. 23, 2025; staff stated approximately 513 properties were scheduled for the Sept. 17 sale.
- Adjourn meeting; next meeting scheduled for Sept. 11, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Where motions and seconders were not named in the record, the minutes show the motions were made and seconded and the board approved each item by voice vote. The transcript does not list individual yes/no tallies or named votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Blair County Commissioners","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of motions approved by the Board of Commissioners on Sept. 4, 2025, including minutes, consent agenda, grant ratification, housing disbursement, abatement certification and judicial-sale agreements.","taxTitle","Blair County, Pennsylvania","taxId",5058,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":46,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476629,"Blair County approves six law-firm agreements to conduct title searches for judicial sale of roughly 513 properties",80,572000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5717676-f4bf814ac61ce56f90088508be5f9f0a&start=572&end=652","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5717676-f4bf814ac61ce56f90088508be5f9f0a/thumbnail_572000.jpg","/articles/6476629/Blair-County/Pennsylvania/Blair-County-approves-six-law-firm-agreements-to-conduct-title-searches-for-judicial-sale-of-roughly-513-properties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476629-4f336533b7c6e34cfbbb9261511ba26c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775990667&Signature=Y5hHo60IHC0qKxjSo4vacJNAGfABhbU2fwsHS-6QG9yRKYqPjEaAGThl9qiFL-z9yZ2T5~UgMvQeXffTftMQCwpqGdwmKEV1uYik3ub8xnpHV9Iss6FADVkcm1Aw6H2TNN2bl0v3f2lzQ~awuSu-~mvQpM7pcNJAMCBkjkPWKdBpuzGQYhEun9WrGS9kHrE2eZ4d4g1SHqTs9wCUmy4WeFb31kAxaaKhc9tgwQK1Ilt4OB6oyzdnao-sI8vIuuWAdAZyqYXdGLddie-mhEYG-g3DXhuALcMks~4Vh~XdzgvK81Mk~JAoQXbIjC4b61C2ICZ8E6hAyTex4YdQUaH4Xg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Blair County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 4 approved six service agreements with law firms to perform judicial-sale title searches and 'bring down' searches on upset-sale properties, to be completed by Dec. 23, 2025.

\"This agreement is to conduct title searches for the judicial sale properties and bring-down searches on the upset sale properties, to be completed by December 23 at the advertised rates in resolution 204, 2025,\" said Sue, a county staff member who presented the agreements.

When asked how many searches would be required, staff responded: \"We do not. The sale is September 17. And as of this morning, we still have 513 properties that are going to sale, which is the most that I've encountered since I've been here,\" Sue said.

Commissioners voted to approve the agreements by voice vote. The transcript does not provide the names of the six law firms in the public remarks, but the record indicated the agreements carry advertised rates under Resolution 204, 2025.

Staff noted the sale date and the unusually large number of properties but did not provide a final total of required searches; the record shows the sale was scheduled for Sept. 17, 2025.","The commissioners authorized service agreements with six law firms to perform title searches and 'bring down' searches for judicial-sale properties; staff said 513 properties remain on the sale scheduled for Sept. 17, 2025.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476633,"Commissioners approve 2025 certification to receive county abatement distribution estimated at $712,000",55,515000,570000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5717676-f4bf814ac61ce56f90088508be5f9f0a&start=515&end=570","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5717676-f4bf814ac61ce56f90088508be5f9f0a/thumbnail_515000.jpg","/articles/6476633/Blair-County/Pennsylvania/Commissioners-approve-2025-certification-to-receive-county-abatement-distribution-estimated-at-712000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476633-c750db10a595b40f8cc59db34f8b86ac/orig.mp4?Expires=1775990667&Signature=AEAI2eXSBLdYVlbBj8RBOa0YlWRZJISxXmMGZMT27VdiCV1A~oTLcho0vSrs9w7tV2hpe-m4x0fSRoN3mGUs~GbykuN-pYN0KUl-mUXtA-h7ybBLuvvogGpm~P~E6hSpt9WRHw5hzuw9M3o9225Bl0mUegdSnDIpkffooDVjDfJJF1XscrkzbJwzOjjn5KrVh9aDIM1IXbeRxaBn6q14OUQSRoz4iFqVmN5TsMsqg7VNldK6-lo5SPUxxqwpeFtu7IAOfbh13~f1WJu~Nzi1KuTEog07TzqyZ17hsuK5ENlhOR4RM88beg755-dAXGiUQfByNY0OMKNOE4EhXhkV5Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Blair County commissioners on Sept. 4 approved execution of the county's 2025 certification form to receive distributions from the county abatement account. Staff read an estimated distribution of about $712,000 for the year.

\"I'm here requesting approval to execute the 2025 certification form, for funds to be distributed from the county abatement account, and for commissioner Kesting to execute said form. This is our yearly form we fill out to receive the distribution. The estimated distribution this year is, about 712,000,\" said a county finance staff member.

A commissioner asked for clarification: \"Just to clarify, this is the opioid settlement funds. Is that correct?\" The finance presenter replied, \"I believe so. Yes.\" The transcript shows the board approved the certification form by voice vote.

The meeting record did not include further detail on the specific program uses for the distribution or any required allocations.","The board authorized execution of the 2025 certification form to receive distribution from the county abatement account, with staff stating the estimated distribution is about $712,000; commissioners clarified the funds relate to opioid settlements.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476638,"Blair County approves up to $5,000 for exterior repairs at Altoona home through Affordable Housing Trust Fund",45,475000,520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5717676-f4bf814ac61ce56f90088508be5f9f0a&start=475&end=520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5717676-f4bf814ac61ce56f90088508be5f9f0a/thumbnail_475000.jpg","/articles/6476638/Blair-County/Pennsylvania/Blair-County-approves-up-to-5000-for-exterior-repairs-at-Altoona-home-through-Affordable-Housing-Trust-Fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476638-b0deef0eb5d34980a7f7aa6a652fd548/orig.mp4?Expires=1775990667&Signature=VjPc5AOJvhjwVsJnS9RhZxEG~y4u5oAY2CkJfsaCP4OBI6ssp4Cr2vTSUCWrIPoOWyv97GkIytxC7ktTYQjvqQ1~1rkyZ5tvUhGHIel0D57ICYT-4e2zE-iSOKG~dipbpu7xGYTjmHW014NmbGXpPUbFQoyD3Aqaqn9IT6aeeiY~ek1rIvIhswQIH7dMmH3ze0IguM7RB7JqPbc1Q2PDE4tawHEkPAZw0cT~VXvxpDgAU-YGbCYd3EKh9IOEtnzVidCd4XcQc8EY35a3-nqsrEUAmAwyvwafJPC4xx4lrnUygipwwGUDR5piubtb63uVWQP11rdb5ajvOKeDy7PiXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its Sept. 4 meeting, the Blair County Board of Commissioners approved a disbursement from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for code compliance repair assistance to pay for exterior scraping and painting of siding at 203 East Fourth Ave., Altoona, in a not-to-exceed amount of $5,000.

A county staff member presented the request, saying the funds would assist with exterior scraping and painting to address code compliance. \"I'm requesting approval of affordable housing trust fund disbursement for the code compliance repair assistance program to assist with exterior scraping and painting of siding at 203 East Fourth Avenue, Altoona in the not to exceed amount of $5,000,\" the staff member said.

Commissioners voted to approve the disbursement by voice vote. The transcript does not record the homeowner's name or additional scope details beyond exterior scraping and painting; no matching funds or longer-term repair plans were described.","The board authorized a not-to-exceed $5,000 disbursement from the affordable housing trust fund to assist with exterior scraping and painting at 203 East Fourth Ave., Altoona.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476643,"Blair County ratifies $95,016 PCCD RASA subgrant for victim-witness services",52,427000,479000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5717676-f4bf814ac61ce56f90088508be5f9f0a&start=427&end=479","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5717676-f4bf814ac61ce56f90088508be5f9f0a/thumbnail_427000.jpg","/articles/6476643/Blair-County/Pennsylvania/Blair-County-ratifies-95016-PCCD-RASA-subgrant-for-victim-witness-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476643-f499c0480ff94be8cffa407482f07ba5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775990667&Signature=UDNuY5kt5qjPYxTpo5WzBdDqKOcPFTkR1GC3ndE2nrPTQUCxhIRSC4JE2QTlHYmVkdWe5eGyB1Fhz-iwfwmzbOibAFbxHikEw4IJK7DpZp3yw1PAWfKXZvICbuopi0cBueYOHlAfUUC9AXrhOoN9N4Xx1d-9wgt9TkDtrhMxRnNgtttfDLAeDzioAXdBkSXqkqj9C3kCS2onAZyKrWVshHrJXRr32BLlwPMM2EyV~WFnU2VpgVzUTxI3BT0FGeWqMwKY6~PTxVoFY48J0dcGL189hU304NjiBQP-hSPVmeLkRioxgYh~V0NKMhDz3gq81Kr04hllwm9M8gXpJWA8xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Blair County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 4 approved ratification of the county's submission for the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) RASA subgrant 45162-2 in the amount of $95,016.

\"I'm requesting the ratification for the submission of PCCD grant. The victim witness RASA subgrant 45162-2 for the amount of $95,016 covering 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2026,\" said Allison, a county staff member who presented the request.

A motion to ratify the submission was made and seconded; commissioners voted in favor. No conditions or matching-fund requirements were announced at the meeting.

The vote approved only the ratification of the grant submission; the transcript does not record subsequent program details or implementation steps.","The board approved ratification of a Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency RASA subgrant totaling $95,016 to support victim-witness services for Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2026.",{"_33":123,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":124,"_41":125,"_43":126,"_45":127,"_47":128,"_49":129,"_51":130,"_53":131,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":132,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":133,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476648,"Blair County commissioners urge residents to apply for vacancies on advisory boards",188,114000,302000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5717676-f4bf814ac61ce56f90088508be5f9f0a&start=114&end=302","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5717676-f4bf814ac61ce56f90088508be5f9f0a/thumbnail_114000.jpg","/articles/6476648/Blair-County/Pennsylvania/Blair-County-commissioners-urge-residents-to-apply-for-vacancies-on-advisory-boards","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476648-7e379a0a6ed5d3fae1ee5aa5de77ae1e/orig.mp4?Expires=1775990667&Signature=ASIOicxyg9ECOZ0eOsZG5EKY6ZD0HRgSQQ2mxx4dWn-~iiO3uAT1dSHmaKwiXbotGD-fcQvjiNeq-QdmGAuah1q3oFU~jHG97~J9USzeDn0iS35ZnjFECI0dptkG~fgkt7iv8aW62k1k5sPwpTXlm3EYy6i2eo6fg~QbqU9tBNymIRCg0vXqpX59PK6W-m7tDSfPD1ll6PgDqU6SMdfMGVIIxgFPMGxy9V8Byd35f-yxLksnrSmoDYuR0uTPkO-lYSYGeAY~SYrpaIFEjMhGWDecf6TU5FLKcQA05eXVHGDjz61pfuCMxT5~PKe7uopXWmufx2wkf1RsQGQ77A4Ytg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Burke urged residents on Sept. 4 to apply for upcoming vacancies on county advisory boards, saying several panels have regular turnover and the county needs more volunteers.

The boards highlighted by Burke include the Children, Youth and Families (CYF) advisory board and the Social Services Advisory Board. \"They do a lot of activities to boost morale with our employees,\" Burke said of the CYF board, and noted the panel helps administer a children's special fund that provides monetary support so youth in county care can participate in activities such as band, prom or tutoring.

The Social Services Advisory Board, commissioners said, works with the county's social services director on issues including substance use, housing and poverty and provides feedback on the office's priorities.

Another commissioner urged residents to consult the county website for open positions and to submit a talent-bank application. \"It's a good way to get involved in your community. It's a good way to have your voice heard,\" the commissioner said during the public portion of the meeting.

Commissioners did not take formal action to change appointment processes at the meeting; they asked staff to continue outreach and noted openings will be posted on the county website.","Commissioners highlighted openings on multiple county advisory boards, describing their functions and urging residents to submit talent-bank applications to fill recurring vacancies.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Blair County commissioners meeting, Sept. 4, 2025

Blair County approves six law-firm agreements to conduct title searches for judicial sale of roughly 513 properties

Commissioners approve 2025 certification to receive county abatement distribution estimated at $712,000

Blair County approves up to $5,000 for exterior repairs at Altoona home through Affordable Housing Trust Fund

Blair County ratifies $95,016 PCCD RASA subgrant for victim-witness services

Blair County commissioners urge residents to apply for vacancies on advisory boards