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The board voted to approve the minutes of the meeting dated Sept. 25 (motion moved and seconded). It approved invoices for the period Sept. 6 through Sept. 18 totaling approximately $1,679,299.50 (amount as stated in transcript) and approved payroll in the amount of $329,020.24 for the pay period in September. All motions were moved, seconded and carried when the chair called for the question; the transcript records voice votes of “Aye” and “Motion carries” with no roll-call tallies provided.

The board adopted Resolution 2025-08, described in the meeting as \"adopting the appointment of a Section 504 officer and adoption agreements procedures for federal fiscal year 2025.\" A commissioner described the resolution as a routine compliance measure required for the county to remain eligible to receive Community Development Block Grant funds.

The board also recognized a county “Action Month” for September 2025 and noted two county food banks (one in Brookville and one at Woodland Church in Punxsutawney) during that recognition; staff encouraged residents to donate time or resources. The board adopted the county’s 2026 scheduled holidays; staff noted the list is included in the meeting packet.

All actions recorded in the meeting transcript were approved by voice vote with commissioners saying “Aye” when the chair called for the question. No formal public comments were recorded for these items in the transcript.

Ending: The board reviewed announcements, including county offices being closed Oct. 13 and the next meeting scheduled for Oct. 14.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Jefferson County PA Commissioners’ Meeting 9-23-2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its Sept. 25 meeting the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners approved minutes, invoices, payroll, appointed a Section 504 officer to satisfy federal grant compliance, recognized an action month and adopted 2026 holidays.","taxTitle","Jefferson County, Pennsylvania","taxId",56311,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6455483,"Jefferson County adopts 30-day outdoor burn ban amid drought concerns",285,263000,548000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5836683-d773764cf105132be70cc6ce3bc845bd&start=263&end=548","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5836683-d773764cf105132be70cc6ce3bc845bd/thumbnail_263000.jpg","/articles/6455483/Jefferson-County/Pennsylvania/Jefferson-County-adopts-30-day-outdoor-burn-ban-amid-drought-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6455483-148c85b62fc0258ef943224c3f6c82fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152724&Signature=D~Hqj5YyK7N~eGL9ypj~GecNDhV01l23rHcRJBT21~MmBBQhSSt807LIDyy2~kFoUfobj07OgeEEHsIwiO~xt-HFR9cfPsx1uC0oAPxJ4no8RuKHtlD-50Ve5OAzadTGNMp5RQDB0LUoGA5HSLh2za6QDFvJLv6PK9b1izwepigo7QZuZoCl3jPXBfShqFMzMd~t--DwKqZ-xiHa3lfFdFmigWswc9TnGJURAuKsR8AkZVMk56YjUU1KGb68x~YPGwRQzgFjL5HEkwV4KjkT8L2-xzW3mtwFhy3oxYcvSJTF4tT8zJAlLHlvnab47diNQCS3IdCMrO-HnAZXFu~LWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners voted Sept. 25 to impose a 30-day ban on outdoor burning in the county, effective Thursday, Sept. 25 at 12 p.m. The measure passed after commissioners heard from emergency-services staff about continuing drought conditions and the risk of fires that can overwhelm local response resources.

County officials said recent rainfall helped but that the region remains in a rainfall deficit. An emergency-services speaker told commissioners, “the rain yesterday definitely helped out, ... we're still in a deficit as far as drought condition's concerned,” and warned the forecasted storms may not deliver enough moisture to remove short-term risk. The same speaker said that if conditions improve, commissioners can lift the ban: “So if the conditions continue to improve, the commissioners can take and lift the ban.”

Commissioners and staff stressed that the ordinance includes financial penalties and that the intention is awareness and risk reduction rather than routine fining. A county speaker cautioned that uncontrolled burns put added strain on emergency responders: “when a fire gets out of hand ... we're putting more tax and burden on our emergency services that are already stretched, dangerously thin.” Another staff member noted that even when no burn ban is in effect, people who start uncontrolled burns can be held liable for damages and injuries and that state agencies and local officials (the transcript mentions DCNR) may pursue restitution.

The motion to impose the burning ban was moved, seconded and carried with commissioners voting in favor when the chair called for the question. No public comments on the item were recorded in the meeting transcript.

The ban will remain in place for 30 days unless commissioners act to lift it earlier; staff and emergency services will monitor conditions and report back to the board.

Ending: County staff reminded residents to exercise caution when burning at any time of year and to avoid leaving fires unattended. The board announced no public comments on the item and moved to the next item on the agenda.","The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 25 to impose a 30-day countywide outdoor burning ban, citing dry conditions, recent fires and strained emergency resources.","actionData","errors"]

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Jefferson County commissioners approve routine measures, appoint Section 504 officer

Jefferson County adopts 30-day outdoor burn ban amid drought concerns