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Votes at a glance: commissioners approve CDBG procurement policy, trail resurfacing, contracts and appointments
Summary
At their April 15 meeting the Warren County Commissioners approved Resolution 3324 adopting a procurement policy for CDBG administration, awarded a $243,673 resurfacing contract for the county bike-hike trail, approved exterior rehab change orders, accepted several appointments, and approved a Family Services contract for recovery center outreach.
The Warren County Commissioners conducted a series of routine motions April 15, approving a procurement policy tied to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requirements, awarding infrastructure and service contracts, and confirming several appointments.
Major actions
• Resolution 3324 (procurement policy): The board adopted Resolution 3324 to establish a procurement policy for administration of CDBG funds and authorized the county’s CDBG program administrator (Josh Cotton) to implement the policy. Commissioners said the action responds to a recent state audit that identified record gaps on projects from 2023–24. The motion passed by voice vote; tally not specified.
• Bike‑hike trail contract: Commissioners awarded a $243,673 contract to Lakeshore Paving to resurface approximately 3 miles of the county bike‑hike trail. Staff thanked the Community Foundation and the Grace Fund for support; closure and timing details were not finalized. Motion carried by voice vote.
• Exterior rehab change orders: Change orders for the courthouse exterior rehab were approved after staff said asbestos was found around historic windows requiring encapsulation/abatement and additional work to repaint and improve the clock face’s visibility. Motion carried by voice vote.
• Family Services agreement: The board approved a service agreement with Family Services of Warren County to provide opioid outreach and prevention at the Warren County Recovery Center. The contract is $49,140 per year with reimbursable costs up to $10,860; Family Services must carry workers’ compensation, professional liability and general liability insurance. Motion carried by voice vote.
• Appointments: The board approved the appointment of Angela Bigelow to the Transit Authority, Antwanetta Lindell to the Northwest PA Job Connection board (representing WCCBI), and Christina Bingman to fill an unexpired term on the County Planning Commission (term through Dec. 31, 2028). Motions carried by voice votes.
Procedural note: Most votes were taken by voice; the transcript records that motions carried but does not contain roll‑call tallies or individual yeas/nays.
What to watch: The procurement policy was explicitly tied to curing state audit findings on past CDBG projects; staff and commissioners indicated further procedural steps for compliance and recordkeeping.
