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Warren council unanimously approves subdivision, property transfer, renovations and procurement quotes
Summary
During its Feb. 26 meeting the council voted unanimously to approve a minor subdivision, transfer a tax‑foreclosed property to the redevelopment authority, award a $289,000 renovation contract for the fire station, accept an anti‑skid quote, and authorize the liquid fuels allocation application.
Warren City Council approved several consent and business items during its Feb. 26 meeting, taking unanimous votes on subdivision, property transfer, contracts and program applications.
Minor subdivision: Planning staff presented a minor subdivision application (Voger property at 406 Market Street) that would split the parcel and annex a portion to 408 Market Street. After a brief clarification about tax‑parcel treatment, Council approved the resolution to accept the minor subdivision.
Property transfer: Council approved transferring a city‑owned parcel at 1311½ S Street to the Warren Redevelopment Authority. City staff said the house previously burned, the owner abandoned claims and sewer arrears totaled "almost $10,000." Staff said the RDA is better positioned to market or parcel the land to nearby owners and will remit sale proceeds to the city to cover past due charges.
Contract award: The council awarded the fire department restroom and dormitory renovation contract to Constantine Beville and Company for $289,000. Chief Krogler said $165,431 of the project will be covered by two grants from the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner, with the remaining costs included in the city's capital improvement budget.
Procurement: Public works staff presented the low quote from Gleno Hobbaker for anti‑skid material at $1,743 per ton (estimated 1,500 tons = estimated $26,145); council accepted the quote and emphasized the city is not obligated to purchase the full estimate at once.
Liquid fuels allocation: Council approved a resolution authorizing the city's 2026 county liquid fuels allocation application to reimburse general‑fund salt purchases. The exact allocation amount as read at the meeting was not clearly recorded in the transcript.
Votes: For the items requiring roll-call votes the clerk recorded "yes" from all members present; each contested item passed unanimously. No items were tabled or failed.
