Council approves Ordinance 102 of 2026 adopted — $30,200 immunization funds, 7–0

Ordinance 102 of 2026 adopted — $30,200 immunization funds

7 yes, 0 no

Terry Scutella (yes), Chris Drexel (yes), Charlie Bayle (yes), Ellen Schauerman (yes), Jim Wertz (yes), Rock Copeland (yes), Jim Winarski (yes)

Appointment of James Barker — Community College Eastside Expansion Advisory Group

7 yes, 0 no

Ellen Schauerman (yes), Charlie Bayle (yes), Terry Scutella (yes), Jim Wertz (yes), Jim Winarski (yes), Chris Drexel (yes), Rock Copeland (yes)

Ordinances 97 and 98 (sole-source vendor contracts) tabled

7 yes, 0 no

Rock Copeland (yes), Jim Winarski (yes), Jim Wertz (yes), Terry Scutella (yes), Ellen Schauerman (yes), Charlie Bayle (yes), Chris Drexel (yes)

Ordinance 103 of 2026 adopted — $41,680 maternal child health funds

7 yes, 0 no

Charlie Bayle (yes), Ellen Schauerman (yes), Terry Scutella (yes), Chris Drexel (yes), Jim Wertz (yes), Rock Copeland (yes), Jim Winarski (yes)

Ordinances 102, 103, 104 moved to second reading

7 yes, 0 no

Terry Scutella (yes), Chris Drexel (yes), Ellen Schauerman (yes), Jim Wertz (yes), Rock Copeland (yes), Charlie Bayle (yes), Jim Winarski (yes)

Resolution 34 of 2026 — sale of county property

7 yes, 0 no

Jim Wertz (yes), Ellen Schauerman (yes), Terry Scutella (yes), Chris Drexel (yes), Jim Winarski (yes), Charlie Bayle (yes), Rock Copeland (yes)

Adoption of minutes from previous meeting

7 yes, 0 no

Jim Winarski (yes), Jim Wertz (yes), Charlie Bayle (yes), Rock Copeland (yes), Chris Drexel (yes), Ellen Schauerman (yes), Terry Scutella (yes)

Ordinance 95 of 2026 — Wesleyville LERTA adopted

7 yes, 0 no

Charlie Bayle (yes), Jim Winarski (yes), Ellen Schauerman (yes), Terry Scutella (yes), Chris Drexel (yes), Rock Copeland (yes), Jim Wertz (yes)

Appointment of Steven Simmelkjaer — Children & Youth Advisory Board

7 yes, 0 no

Rock Copeland (yes), Ellen Schauerman (yes), Terry Scutella (yes), Chris Drexel (yes), Jim Winarski (yes), Jim Wertz (yes), Charlie Bayle (yes)

Ordinance 104 of 2026 adopted — $10,250 tuberculosis funds

7 yes, 0 no

Rock Copeland (yes), Jim Winarski (yes), Ellen Schauerman (yes), Chris Drexel (yes), Terry Scutella (yes), Jim Wertz (yes), Charlie Bayle (yes)

Appointment of Philip Thomas — NW PA Job Connect Board

7 yes, 0 no

Chris Drexel (yes), Terry Scutella (yes), Ellen Schauerman (yes), Jim Winarski (yes), Rock Copeland (yes), Charlie Bayle (yes), Jim Wertz (yes)

Ordinance 69 of 2026 (SALDO amendment) struck from old business

0 yes, 0 no

Erie County Prison Conditions and Oversight

The County Executive reported a favorable state inspection with one of the shortest preliminary findings reports of the year, plus a new case manager handling 143 reentry referrals for people recently released — helping with Medicare/Medicaid reinstatement and bus passes.

What it means: Incarcerated individuals, people reentering the community after release, and their families.

Pleasant Ridge Manor agency staffing costs

A public commenter says the county-owned nursing home spends about $12.6 million a year on agency nursing staff — roughly $62 an hour — while native staff turnover hits 70%. He estimates the county could save at least $1.26 million a year by renegotiating agency rates, and residents ultimately foot the shortfall through taxes.

What it means: Estimated savings of at least $1.26 million a year if agency rates are renegotiated.

County Salary and Budget Adjustments

Council took first readings on the entire 2027 budget package — 19 fund budgets plus the real estate tax levy that sets your county property tax rate. Final votes are expected at the November 19 meeting.

What it means: The tax levy ordinance sets the 2027 county property tax rate; total 2027 appropriations across all funds were not stated.

Redevelopment Grants and Community Development

Nine opportunity zones were designated in Erie County — eight in the city and one rural zone covering Union City and Russell... Borough areas — a federal tax-incentive tool to spur investment.

What it means: Investors and businesses developing in the designated zones, potentially bringing jobs to those areas.

Courthouse Cell Phone Policies and Public Access

Residents reported being unable to reach courthouse offices because their numbers were being blocked. Council members had helped fix at least one caller's problem; the issue remained a topic of public concern.

What it means: Residents who need to reach county offices by phone.