On the agenda: Indiana October 14, 2026 — Data Center (Oct 14)

COMMISSIONERS’ MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 23, 2026
Commissioner Keith called the regular meeting of the Indiana County Commissioners to order at
10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room.
ROLL CALL
Chairman R. Michael Keith, present
Commissioner Bonni S. Dunlap, present
Commissioner Sherene Hess, present
Also, in attendance were Solicitor Matthew T. Budash and Chief Clerk Robin Maryai.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Keith led those present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
APPROVE MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Hess, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried
unanimously to approve the minutes of September 23, 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was made by Garnet Fryling, Jessica Jopp, Kathy Eckenrode, Susan Flowers
and Jay Walker. All made comments regarding the proposed Data Centers.
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
There were no executive sessions.
PROCLAMATION…NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN’S WEEK
After a proclamation was read, a motion was made by Commissioner Hess, seconded by
Commissioner Dunlap and carried unanimously proclaim October 18-24, 2026 as National
Business Women’s Week.
PROCLAMATION – JUVENILE JUSTICE WEEK
After a proclamation was read, a motion was made by Commissioner Keith, seconded by
Commissioner Hess and carried unanimously to proclaim October 4 -10, 2026 as Juvenile Justice
Week.
PROCLAMATION…DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
After a proclamation was read, a motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by
Commissioner Hess and carried unanimously to proclaim October 2026 as Domestic Violence
Awareness Month.
PROCLAMATION…COMMUNITY PLANNING MONTH
After a proclamation was read, a motion was made by Commissioner Hess, seconded by
Commissioner Dunlap and carried unanimously to designate October 2026 as Community
Planning Month.

CHANGE ORDER #10 - JIMMY STEWART AIRPORT HANGAR AND PARKING LOT
PROJECT / PLANNING
At the request of David Morrow, Office of Planning & Development, and on behalf of the
Indiana County Airport Authority, Delta Airport Consultants, Inc., and Stiffler-McGraw
Architects, LLC, a motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner
Hess and carried unanimously to approve Change Order #10 in the amount of $2,773.00 with
Francis J. Palo, Inc. for the Jimmy Stewart Airport Hangar and Parking Lot Project. Change
Order #10 is to furnish and install geotextile fabric and 26 tons of decorative stone along the
north hangar wall along Woody’s Way.
The revised contract with Francis J. Palo, Inc. with approval of Change Order #10 will be
$2,383,625.56 and the additional cost will be covered by Redevelopment Assistance Capital
Program (RACP) grant funds and Commonwealth Finance Authority (CFA) grant funds.
CHANGE ORDER #11 - JIMMY STEWART AIRPORT HANGAR AND PARKING LOT
PROJECT / PLANNING
At the request of David Morrow, Office of Planning & Development, and on behalf of the
Indiana County Airport Authority, Delta Airport Consultants, Inc., and Stiffler-McGraw
Architects, LLC, a motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner
Hess and carried unanimously to approve Change Order #11 in the amount of $16,756.59 with
Francis J. Palo, Inc. for the Jimmy Stewart Airport Hangar and Parking Lot Project. Change
Order #11 is to remove and replace 42 feet of depressed concrete curb along Woody’s Way.
The revised contract with Francis J. Palo, Inc. with approval of Change Order #11 will be
$2,400,382.15 and the additional cost will be covered by Redevelopment Assistance Capital
Program (RACP) grant funds and Commonwealth Finance Authority (CFA) grant funds.
CONTRACT AWARDS – ICCAP PATHWAY HOMELESS SHELTER PROJECT /
PLANNING
At the request of David Morrow, Office of Planning & Development, and on behalf of the
Indiana County Community Action Program (ICCAP), and Young and Associates, requested that
the Board of Commissioners approve four prime contract agreements for the ICCAP Pathway
Homeless Shelter Project. The combined total for these four contracts is $4,246,405.00.
The requested approvals cover General Construction, Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC contracts.
The project involves constructing a single-story, wood-framed, 12,000-square-foot noncongregate homeless shelter featuring 20 units and 6 administrative offices. Project costs will be
covered by HOME-ARP NCS grant funds and 2024 CDBG grant funds.
The lowest responsive bids submitted for individual approval are:
A motion was made by Commissioner Hess, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried
unanimously to award the General Construction Contract to CNC Construction, Inc. (Penn Run,
PA) for $2,749,900.00. Four bids were received, with a high bid of $3,420,500.00.

A motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Hess and carried
unanimously to award the Electrical Construction Contract award to Sheesley Electric, Inc.
(Indiana, PA) for $476,000.00. Four bids were received, with a high bid of $731,725.00.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hess, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried
unanimously to award the Plumbing Contract award to Anderson Plumbing Inc. (Export, PA) for
$718,655.00. Two bids were received, with a high bid of $777,500.00.
A motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Hess and carried
unanimously to award the HVAC Contract: Awarded to Junction Climate Control, Inc.
(Cheswick, PA) for $301,850.00. Two bids were received, with a high bid of $327,000.00.
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT -LAWRENCE COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES, INC.
AND INDIANA COUNTY / PLANNING
At the request of LuAnn Zak, Office of Planning & Development, a motion was made by
Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Hess and carried unanimously to approve
entering into a partnership agreement with the Lawrence County Social Services, Inc. (LCSS) for
the PA Regional Lead Hazard Control Grant and the HUD Healthy Homes Initiative. The LCSS
is the grantee for the $5 million Lead Hazard Control Grant. Indiana County through the Office
of Planning & Development will work with eligible households to remove lead hazard from
private homes. The LCSS through the Lead Hazard Control Grant will reimburse Indiana
County for costs to assist eligible households. In order to be eligible households must meet
income guidelines and there must be a pregnant female and/or a child under the age of 6. The
grant will provide with inspections, testing and support costs associated with lead hazard control
activities including the removal and/or containment of the lead hazards. The grant provides for
relocation costs of the family while the lead removal is underway. This is a five-year contract
from HUD. Approval also allows for LuAnn Zak to sign the Partnership Agreement with the
LCSS.
AGREEMENT- GIBSON-THOMAS ENGINEERING – PRELIMINARY LAND
DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR AWS AT HOMER CITY ENERGY CAMPUS /
PLANNING
At the request of Josh Krug, Office of Planning & Development, a motion was made by
Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Hess and carried unanimously to authorize
entering into an agreement with Gibson-Thomas Engineering and their proposed subconsultants
for engineering and consulting services related to the review of the Preliminary Land
Development Plan application for AWS at Homer City Energy Campus. The Indiana County
Planning Commission has received a Preliminary Land Development Plan (PLDP) application
from Amazon Data Services, Inc. with a Project Name of "PIT100 Masterplan" located at the
Homer City Energy Campus in both Center Township and Black Lick Township. The anticipated
end-user is Amazon Web Services (AWS). The full plan set as well as a public comment portal
is available on our website at www.icopd.org. We have conducted our administrative process of
contacting three on-call engineering firms for quotes of time and cost associated with the review
of the Plan(s), and, based on the results of that process, we are recommending contracting with
Gibson-Thomas for the review of this submission. We have asked for review related to the
following items at this time- architecture and building placement, stormwater, potable and

process water, sewage, traffic, noise and vibration, and heat impacts. Gibson-Thomas has
proposed two subconsultants for part of the reviews. These are Young and Associates for
architecture and building placement and Navarro & Wright Consulting Engineers, Inc. for noise
and vibration. The fee will be determined based on work performed and proposed hourly rates
for various aspects of the review. Other consultants and agreements may be necessary for this
review as deemed reasonable and necessary. The cost of review is to be covered through
application review fees received and any additional fees are also to be covered by the applicant.
CHANGE ORDER #3 – CARRIAGE HOUSE AND ESSEX HOUSE ASBESTOS
REMOVAL PROJECT / PLANNING
At the request of Byron Stauffier, Office of Planning & Development, and on behalf of the
Indiana County Development Corporation and Stiffler McGraw & Associates, Inc., a motion was
made by Commissioner Hess, seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried unanimously to
approve Change Order #3 under the contract agreement with R.L. Abatement, Inc., of Hopewell,
PA, for the Carriage House and Essex House Asbestos Removal Project located in Indiana
Borough. The change order request of $900.00 is for the removal of additional asbestos that was
identified at the Essex House. Black mastic was found on block walls in six apartment units. As
a result of this change order, the R.L. Abatement contract will increase to $83,592.90. Project
costs for this change order will be covered by Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program
(RACP) funds and Keystone Communities Initiative (KCI) funding administered by the Indiana
County Development Corporation.
CONTINUING COUNTY ADULT PROBATION AND PAROLE GRANT
APPLICATION FY 26-27 / PROBATION
At the request of Amanda Leonard, Probation Office, a motion was made by Commissioner
Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Hess and carried unanimously to approve the submission of
the Continuing County Adult Probation and Parole grant application for FY 2026-2027 in the
amount of $104,362.00 and these funds will be used to assist with paying officer salaries.
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES…GILA LLC / PROTHONOTARY
At the request of Amanda Vatter, Prothonotary, a motion was made by Commissioner Hess,
seconded by Commissioner Dunlap and carried unanimously to approve the contract for services
with Gila LLC, d/b/a/ Municipal Services Bureau (MSB) to provide credit services for the
Prothonotary & Clerk of Courts Office. All costs associated will be paid by the consumer.
STATE FOOD PURCHASE PROGRAM GRANT AGREEMENT / ICCAP
At the request of Robin Maryai, Chief Clerk, a motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap,
seconded by Commissioner Hess and carried unanimously to approve the State Food Purchase
Program Grant Agreement in the amount of $163,080.52. These funds are provided to county
governments, regional food banks or emergency food providers for the purchase, transportation,
storage and distribution of food products to eligible program participants.
POLLING PLACE CHANGE…INDIANA #3/4
At the request of Robin Maryai, Chief Clerk, a motion was made by Commissioner Dunlap,
seconded by Commissioner Hess and carried unanimously to approve the polling place for

Indiana #3/4 from Lifesteps to RCCG Living Spring Community Church, 422 S. 13th Street,
Indiana, PA 15701. Post cards will be sent to voters in the precinct alerting them of the change.
ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Robin Maryai, Chief Clerk, announced the last day to register to be eligible to vote at the
November 3, 2026 General Election is October 19, 2026 and the last day to apply for an
absentee/mail-in ballot is October 27, 2026.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING…NOVEMBER 18, 2026 AT 10:30 A.M.
The next regular scheduled Commissioners’ Public meeting will be held on Wednesday,
November 18, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room.
ADJOURNMENT
With no other business coming before the Board at this time, a motion was made by
Commissioner Dunlap, seconded by Commissioner Hess to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 a.m.
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Sherene Hess, Secretary

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R. Michael Keith, Chairman