The Westmoreland County Land Bank Board was scheduled to consider a series of property resolutions and an authorization for a named agent at its Oct. 27, 2026 meeting in Greensburg.

Oct

Agenda for the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Redevelopment Authority of Westmoreland County for October 27 2026.

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority was scheduled to consider state grant agreements, a countywide blight remediation grant application, multiple ARPA-funded demolition contract awards, and the annual employee health insurance renewal at its Oct. 27, 2026 meeting.

Oct

October 26, 2026 Retirement Board Meeting Agenda

The Westmoreland County Retirement Board agenda for Oct. 26, 2026, scheduled a request to amend an actuarial services agreement with Foster & Foster Consulting Actuaries, Inc., specifying monthly fees, an additional project fee, billing and travel terms, and an annual 3% escalation if extended.

Oct

October 26, 2026 Juvenile Detention Board Meeting Agenda

The Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Board was scheduled to meet Oct. 26, 2026, in Room #101. The agenda listed an opportunity for public comment under Section 10.1(a) of the Sunshine Act, a Director’s Report, new business, and an executive session.

Oct

October 26, 2026 Prison Board Meeting Agenda

The Westmoreland County Prison Board was scheduled to consider personnel actions (including multiple resignations), hear reports from the Adult Probation Office and the County Correctional Facility, and note prior executive sessions.

Oct

October 26, 2026 RECONVENED Salary Board Meeting from October 22, 2026

The Westmoreland County Salary Board agenda for Oct. 26, 2026 (reconvened from Oct. 22) asked the board to consider multiple personnel and pay changes across Domestic Relations and Human Services divisions, including proposed step increases for several positions effective Jan. 1, 2027 and Jan. 1, 2028 and creation or abolition of fiscal and program positions effective Oct. 26, 2026. The packet noted that 34% of the Domestic Relations increases would be covered by Domestic Relations Incentive Funds.

Discussion Points

•Establish hierarchy among Domestic Relations positions by increasing step placements for 2027 and 2028.
•Reclassifications and creation/abolition of fiscal and program positions across AAA, BHDS, and WCCB divisions.

Oct

October 22, 2026 Commissioners Public Meeting Agenda

Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners packet for its Oct. 22, 2026 meeting listed dozens of grant awards, contract renewals and capital projects, including federal HUD CDBG/HOME/ESG awards, a $1.8 million PennDOT reimbursement for the Darlington Bridge project, and multiple public-safety and IT purchases and grants.

Discussion Points

•A $350,000 MOU proposed to fund Drug Treatment Court administration from CDBG funds.
•Acceptance of foundation grant to support PulsePoint implementation and ongoing maintenance.
•County share and funding sources identified (Federal Bridge, PennDOT, Act 13).
•Extensive personnel actions across county departments.
•Federal awards listed with program and project allocations across municipalities.
•Final approval subject to solicitor review.
•Four‑year Master Services Agreement with EagleView priced at $553,264.80 ($138,316.20/year).
•Large CoStars‑priced system purchases for Motorola and a CAD refresh.
•Need to address outstanding design and environmental approvals for the Darlington bridge.
•New three‑year Standard Insurance agreement with monthly and annual costs listed.
•Renewals with Vision Benefits of America and United Concordia and terminations of other vendor policies effective Dec. 31, 2026.

Directions

•Authorize Director of Public Works to execute the PennDOT Reimbursement Agreement in RAS and delegate signature authority.

Oct

October 22, 2026 IDC Meeting Agenda

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation packet for the Oct. 22, 2026 meeting asked the board to consider a 61-day roof project extension, multiple facility service and remediation contracts, the proposed sale/option for industrial lots (expected proceeds $3,734,100), an oil-and-gas lease for ~41 acres, engineering work for stormwater, and a 401(k) amendment allowing in-service distributions.

Discussion Points

•Agenda does not include full amendment text or distribution procedures.
•Agenda line provides no payment, royalty, or environmental details.
•Amendment permits participants age 59½ to take in-service distributions of vested employee contributions, effective Nov. 1, 2026.
•Authorize amendment to allow purchase through affiliated entity 60 Bay Hill Drive LLC.
•Authorize execution of Option Agreement with Merus, LLC for Lot B and authorize deed execution if option exercised.
•Authorize oil and gas lease documents with EQT Artemis Production LLC for ~41 acres.
•Company projects a 15,000–20,000 sq. ft. facility and plans to add roughly 10 employees over five years.
•Expected sale proceeds listed as $3,734,100.
•Packet lists $108,050 as the proposal cost; no funding source provided.
•Proposal to hire GAI Consultants for design and bid preparation to manage post-fill surface water.
•Recommendation to accept lowest or competitive bids for multiple facility repairs and services.
•Request to authorize remediation agreement with Watt Fuel Cell contingent on Executive Director and Solicitor review.
•Request to grant Redwood Construction a 61-day contract extension to new completion date Jan. 1, 2027.

Oct

October 22, 2026 Salary Board Meeting Agenda

The Westmoreland County Salary Board agenda for Oct. 22, 2026, requested approval of a new collective bargaining agreement, multiple position reclassifications and reorganizations across departments, and several pay- and shift-related changes at Westmoreland Manor.

Discussion Points

•Agenda text requested ratification of a multi-year collective bargaining agreement covering Jan. 1, 2026–Dec. 31, 2029.
•Approval requested for a 12-hour rotating shift agreement for full-time switchboard operators; multiple create/abolish lines listed with effective date 10/26/26.
•Community Development creation of a Grants Coordinator II is listed as 100% federally funded with effective date 10/26/26.
•County Information Systems reorganization lists multiple abolish/create lines with annualized amounts and effective dates (effective: 9/21/26).
•Domestic Relations director reclassification increase is covered by Title IV-D funding; packet states 'No additional cost to the county.'
•Temporary supervisor rate increase to $50.00/hr limited to 1,000 hours per year; applies to incumbents and new hires.

Oct

Agenda center file October 8, 2026 Election Board Meeting Agenda

At its Oct. 8 meeting, the Westmoreland County Board of Elections heard multiple public comments urging the reinstatement of ballot drop boxes and debated a last-minute motion to add a single drop box; the motion failed for lack of a second. The board unanimously approved a suite of election-administration items for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election, including canvassing schedules, extended office hours and several polling-place relocations.

Discussion Points

•Commissioner Kopas argued for reinstating drop boxes; Commissioners Kertes and Chew cited prior low usage and published schedules.
•Commissioners agreed to a temporary split-clerk compensation rule to allow two workers to split a single election day shift.
•Equipment reported as self-contained and not connected to the internet.
•Four Greensburg charter amendments and two municipal measures were listed and read into the record.
•No extended debate occurred on the referendum questions during the meeting.
•No extended discussion of reasons for relocations occurred during the meeting.
•Operational details and dates for counts and canvassing were provided in the agenda text read into the record.
•Public testimony described postal delays and accessibility problems for elderly and disabled voters.
•Specific relocation addresses were read into the record and approved.
•Witnessed L&A testing at warehouse and courthouse beginning Sept. 21.

Decisions

•Motion to add a drop box failed for lack of a second
•Package of election-administration items approved unanimously
•Polling-place relocations approved as listed.
•Referendum questions approved for placement on ballot.

Directions

•Election Bureau to implement schedule and parking reservations as listed.
•Election Bureau to notify affected voters and ensure staffing at new locations.
•Election Bureau to place the listed questions on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Sep

Agenda center file September 28, 2026 Prison Board Meeting Agenda

Westmoreland County Prison Board met Sept. 28, 2026, approved minutes and multiple personnel actions including new hires, resignations, a promotion to interim warden and the termination of Deputy Warden Robert Fagan; staff and jail officials reported population, recidivism, medical costs and program statistics.

Discussion Points

•Adult Probation Office presented electronic monitoring caseload and fee revenue.
•County Correctional Facility provided population, recidivism and treatment statistics and reported medical spending above the contract cap.
•Detox counts by substance, medication RX vs. street breakdowns, psychiatric medication prevalence, evaluations leading to treatment referrals.
•Electronic monitoring counts and pending placements; number of drug/alcohol evaluations and treatment referrals.
•Population counts and averages; commitments and releases comparison between 2026 and 2025; recidivism percentages.
•PrimeCare spending cap and overage amount; prior years' payment totals.

Decisions

•Approval of meeting minutes; approval of new hires; acceptance of resignations; promotion of Ben Carillo to interim Warden effective 8/20/2026; termination of Deputy Warden Robert Fagan; adjournment.

Directions

•Follow-up documentation may be required to explain overspend.
•Recommendation sent to salary board to create a captain position at supervisory level.

Sep

Agenda center file Agenda for the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Westmoreland County Land Bank for September 22, 2026.

Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority board meeting that approved multiple Whole Home Repair contract awards, heard a financial report noting about $7.2M in ARPA spending and a roughly $13,000 monthly loss, and authorized a resolution to seek up to $500,000 in state grant funds for countywide demolitions as ARPA funds wind down.

Discussion Points

•Board discussed and ratified multiple contractor awards for Whole Home Repair projects across several municipalities.
•Board discussed investments and delayed delivery fees affecting the current results.
•Finance Manager outlined current position, ARPA drawdown and an approximate $13,000 monthly loss.
•No project-level scope or timeline details were discussed during the meeting beyond addresses and contract amounts.
•No project-level uses or budgets were presented at the meeting.
•Staff (Crouse and Chatfield) explained ARPA funds are being depleted and the grant would replace some demolition funding.

Decisions

•Board accepted the monthly financial report unanimously.
•Board approved Resolution 2026-31 to authorize submission of the grant application.
•Ratified contracts to Spanbauer Construction, LLC and approved contracts to Mayger Contracting, LLC; all motions carried unanimously.

Directions

•Staff instructed to prepare and submit the Category 4 grant application.

Sep

Agenda center file Agenda for the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Redevelopment Authority of Westmoreland County for September 22, 2026.

At its September 2026 meeting, the Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority approved a set of Whole Home Repair contract awards, ratified a resolution to apply for up to $500,000 in PA DCED LSA Category 4 grant funds for countywide demolitions, and accepted the previous month's financial report showing a roughly $13,000 loss and about $7.2 million in ARPA spending to date.

Discussion Points

•ARPA spending has reached approximately $7.2M.
•Multiple contract awards for Whole Home Repair projects at specific addresses were presented and voted on.
•Profit/loss for the month shows an approximate $13,000 deficit.
•Scherich reported increased spending of local and federal grant funds as those grants wind down.
•Staff (Nancy Crouse and Hallie Chatfield) said ARPA funds are being spent down and grant funds are sought to continue demolition work.
•Transcript shows inconsistent spelling of one contractor's name (Spanbauer vs. Soanbauer).

Decisions

•Approved five Whole Home Repair contract awards totaling $88,250.
•Approved monthly financial report
•Approved Resolution 2026-31 authorizing submission of up to $500,000 grant application

Directions

•Staff to prepare grant application (noted in meeting discussion).

Sep

Agenda center file September 17, 2026 Commissioners Public Meeting Agenda

Regular meeting of the Westmoreland County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 17, 2026 covering public comments on ballot drop boxes, data center concerns, allegations about trafficking and county agencies, multiple departmental contracts and grants, opioid fund allocations, and several infrastructure and personnel actions.

Discussion Points

•Allegations of grooming and sex-trafficking activity at Housing Authority properties and claims of improper child removals within the Children’s Bureau.
•Asked whether local fire and disaster organizations are capable of handling a major incident on a site of that size.
•Board adopted certification required to receive settlement funds and agreed to program-level allocation.
•Board authorized application for PCCD grant to offset probation program costs.
•Bridge repairs awarded to lowest responsive bidder, funded by Acts 13 and 89.
•Engineering and traffic study recommended a Multi-Way Stop based on MUTCD and PennDOT guidance.
•Large monthly contract cost ($28,763) and per-unit charges for equipment and monitoring were presented.
•Multiple residents urged the board to adopt secure ballot drop boxes to increase access for seniors, people with disabilities and voters living far from polling places.
•New private-pay rates and a Manor grant application were approved.
•Requests for resignations from the Human Trafficking Task Force and for a county investigation into alleged violations of Pennsylvania law.
•Requests were made to schedule Elections Board meetings at times convenient to constituents.
•Resident raised concerns about scale of Keystone Connect campus in Upper Burrell and potential demands on water, gas, electricity and emergency response.
•Resolutions describe goals to improve treatment access and reduce harm.
•Speakers argued county funds are being used inefficiently on paper ballots while denying drop-box access.
•Therapy-services agreement extended for an additional year.

Decisions

•Contract approved; grant application authorized.
•R-69-2026 adopted; bridge award to Beech Construction approved.
•Rates set effective Jan. 1, 2027; grant application authorized via R-70-2026.
•Resolution R-71-2026 and R-72-2026 approved; $390,000 allocated for July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.

Directions

•Department of Community Relations and Prevention tasked to implement programs funded by the allocation.
•Public Works to file PennDOT TE-160 application and to execute awarded contract.
•Solicitor to review final grant submission.

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Agenda center file September 17, 2026 IDC Meeting Agenda

The Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corporation met Sept. 17, 2026, approved minutes and a package of administrative actions including a sign replacement quote, a lease extension for Stellar Precision Components, multiple insurance renewals, a $3.5 million RACP grant cooperation agreement for the New Kensington Advanced Manufacturing Park III Project, right-of-way terms with RIDC, two Local Share Account applications for security cameras, and adjourned.

Discussion Points

•Agreement establishes rights to access and maintain electrical facilities on subdivision property.
•Board authorized cooperation for grant application; no details on match or timeline recorded.
•Carriers and premiums recorded.
•Choice of vendor and comparative quotes.
•Lease term and square footage approved.
•No rental rate or tenant improvement details provided in minutes.
•No scope or warranty details recorded.
•No vendor quotes or installation timelines recorded.
•Omnibus approvals passed unanimously; no recorded public comment.
•Policy details (limits/deductibles) not included in minutes.
•References previous purchase-and-sale executed Aug. 29, 2025.
•Two separate LSA Category 4 applications approved, one for Mt. Pleasant Glass Centre ($9,850) and one for Jeannette Industrial Park ($16,225).

Decisions

•Accepted JL Signs quote.
•Approved minutes and omnibus package; adjourned.
•Approved right-of-way agreement with RIDC Regional Growth Fund.
•Authorize binding of listed insurance quotes.
•Authorized Resolution No. WCIDC-14-2026.
•Authorized Resolution No. WCIDC-15-2026 to pursue RACP funding.
•Authorized Resolutions WCIDC-16-2026 and WCIDC-17-2026.

Directions

•Clerk/Executive Director to carry out follow-up tasks for authorized actions.
•Execute the lease agreement.
•Executive Director to proceed with cooperation agreement and application submission.
•Proceed with vendor selection and procurement paperwork.
•Staff to bind policies and provide documentation.
•Staff to finalize and record agreement.
•Staff to prepare and submit the applications.

Aug

Agenda center file August 31, 2026 Prison Board Meeting Agenda

Westmoreland County Prison Board met Aug. 31, 2026. The board reviewed adult probation and jail operations reports (population, recidivism, detox and medication statistics), heard a public comment alleging medication injuries to an inmate, noted PrimeCare medical spending exceeded the contract cap, and accepted the resignation of Deputy Warden Robert Fagan.

Discussion Points

•Counts for electronic monitoring and pretrial caseload; YTD fee collections and evaluation outcomes.
•Population counts and year-over-year comparisons; recidivism metrics; detox and medication statistics.
•PrimeCare spending cap exceeded by $605,963.83 in year 4; vendor payment history; Nutrition Inc. meal costs.
•Public comment alleging medication-related injury to an inmate and note of referral to a judge.
•Resignation of Deputy Warden Robert Fagan; no other employment actions recorded.

Decisions

•resignation accepted

Aug

Agenda center file August 31, 2026 Juvenile Detention Board Meeting Agenda

At its Aug. 31, 2026 meeting, the Westmoreland County Juvenile Detention Board received a director's report showing 48 total admissions in 2026 and 57 incident reports year-to-date; the board approved prior minutes and adjourned unanimously.

Discussion Points

•Director reported population, admissions and incident totals.
•No formal board action on the report.
•One staff vacancy reported; work-crew projects described positively.
•Out-of-county admission from Indiana on Aug. 6 noted, with five incidents.
•Procedural votes only: minutes approval and adjournment.

Decisions

•June 29, 2026 minutes approved
•Meeting adjourned

Aug

Agenda center file August 31, 2026 Retirement Board Meeting Agenda

The Westmoreland County Retirement Board met Aug. 31, 2026, received investment reports from Gridiron Partners and a consultant, and unanimously approved replacing the Federated International Equity Fund with MFS Blended Research.

Discussion Points

•Approval of minutes; presentations noted; no public comment recorded.
•Manager and consultant presented reports; no substantive excerpts included in provided transcript.
•No substantive rationale quoted in the provided transcript for the fund swap.

Decisions

•Approved replacement of Federated International Equity Fund with MFS Blended Research.
•Minutes approved; meeting adjourned.

Aug

August 25, 2026, Agenda for the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Redevelopment Authority of Westmoreland County for August 25, 2026.. Minutes

The Westmoreland County Redevelopment Authority met Aug. 25, 2026, approved a FY2026 services agreement with Westmoreland County for CDBG and HOME financial management, accepted the prior month's financials, and ratified multiple demolition contract awards totaling $408,250; no public comments were offered.

Discussion Points

•Board considered and approved a FY2026 services agreement to manage CDBG and HOME funds.
•Board considered the services agreement as presented on the agenda.
•Board ratified multiple demolition contracts across several municipalities under ARPA and DEMOFund programs.
•Finance Manager reported no major changes to monthly financials and reviewed Profit/Loss and Budget/Actual statements.
•Sch erich summarized current financial position as stable in near term.

Decisions

•Approve FY2026 services agreement with Westmoreland County.
•Approve monthly financials.
•Approve prior meeting minutes (one abstention).
•Approve prior month\u0019s financials.
•Approve services agreement.
•Ratify five contract awards totaling $408,250.

Directions

•Continue routine monthly reporting.
•Project management to issue notices to proceed and coordinate site access and permits for approved demolitions.
•Staff to finalize and execute the agreement.
•Staff to finalize and execute the services agreement with Westmoreland County.

Aug

August 25, 2026, Agenda for the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Westmoreland County Land Bank for August 25, 2026.. Minutes

The Westmoreland County Land Bank board met August 25, 2026, approved minutes and financials, heard a staff update that a Monessen renovation finished nine months late (potential $200/day liquidated damages discussed), held an executive session on legal and real estate matters, and adjourned at 10:28 a.m.

Discussion Points

•Accounts receivable increased following spring tax receipts.
•Board entered executive session for legal and real estate matters.
•Board recorded approval of minutes with two abstentions noted.
•Contract allows for liquidated damages at $200 per day; board discussed assessment but took no vote.
•Financial report approved after presentation by finance manager.
•No major changes in liability or equity; the Land Bank is slightly behind on property sales.
•No substantive content disclosed in the public transcript.
•Renovation at 424 Delaware Ave completed but was nine months late.

Decisions

•Entered and exited executive session
•Financial report approved
•Financials approved
•Informational presentation only — no action recorded
•Minutes approved

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