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AGENDA
1. Opening of Meeting
a. Prayer
b. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Special Order of Business
None
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
3. Public Comments
4. The Board of Commissioners' Response
5. Old Business
Bid Awards
a. Broadband Consulting Services
b. Governmental Software
c. Cloud Phone System
Bid Contract Extensions
a. Flags and Markers
b. HVAC Maintenance
c. Drug Test Kits
Bid Contract Purchases
a. Wiring Services
b. Fire Alarm Inspection
c. Payment
d. Payment
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2021
The Rev. Tom Bellhy
New Hope Church
Angie Mattes
Forty and Eight
Minute No. 1141, December 1, 2021
6. New Business
a. Settlement and Authorization - Solicitor
b. Board Appointments — Chief Clerk
c. Easement — Planning
d. Contract Extension - Planning
e. Budget Adoption — Finance
f. Supplemental Appropriation — Finance
g. Contract Renewal — Finance
h. Agreement — Finance
i. Deed — Finance
j. Policy — Finance
k. Policy Renewal — Finance
I. Policy Renewal - Finance
m. Contract Renewal — Human Resources
n. Agreements — Children & Youth Services
o. Agreement — Behavioral Health and Development Services
p. Agreements — Human Services
q. Addendum — Human Services
r. Addendum — Aging Services
s. Authorization to Bid — Purchasing
t. Authorization to Bid — Purchasing
u. Authorization to Bid — Purchasing
v. Agreement — Purchasing
w. Agreement — Purchasing
x. Agreement — Purchasing
y. Agreement — Purchasing
z. Agreement — Purchasing
aa. Agreement Renewal — Purchasing
bb. Agreement — Purchasing
cc. Agreement Renewal — Purchasing
dd. State Contract — Purchasing
ee. State Contract — Purchasing
ff. State Contract — Purchasing
gg. State Contract —Purchasing
hh. State Contract — Purchasing
ii. Resolution — Redevelopment Authority
7. Announcements
An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, following the Agenda meeting to
discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will be immediately following
today's meeting. All county offices will be closed Friday, December 24, 2021, in observance of Christmas Day
and Friday, December 31, 2021, in observance of New Year's Day. The Organizational Salary Board meeting of
the Washington County Commissioners will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2022.
8. Solicitor
No Refunds
9. Adiournment
Minute No. 1141 December 1, 2021
The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the Public Meeting Room,
Courthouse Square, Washington, Pa., with the following members being present: Commissioners Diana Irey
Vaughan, Larry Maggi and Nick Sherman. Also present are Solicitor Jana Grimm via telephone; Finance
Director Josh Hatfield; Human Resources Director Shelli Arnold; Elections Director Melanie Ostrander;
Treasurer Tom Flickinger; Building and Grounds Director Justin Welsh; Human Services Director Kim
Rogers and employee Jason Bercini; Veterans representative Leigh Mawhinney; Public Safety Director Gerald
Coleman and staff Justin Shawley and Geoff DeWitt; Register of Wills James Roman and employee Dheaven
Kelley; Prothonotary Laura Hough and employees Tina Whited and Kevin Fieber; Washington County Drug
and Alcohol Commission representatives Cheryl Andrews and Breanne Bowman; Blueprints Vice President
of Operation Jeff Fondelier and representatives Brian Pennk, Jessica Hajek-Bates, James Krivanek, Joshua
Helbley, Briann Cramer, Mariah Mills, Teresa Funk, Eric Braun, Mallory Hixon, Abby Stark, Joshua Hart,
Tracy Diesel, Emily Williamson, Becky Whoolery, Reagan Zeppernick, Amanda Lion, Taylor Varner, Linda
Keegan and Kristen Janovich; Planning representatives Kalie Chasko; Executive Secretaries Marie Trossman,
Randi Marodi and Patrick Geho; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Secretary Paula Jansante; Washington
County Controller elect April Sloane; Recorder of Deeds elect Carrie Perrell; Director of Crabtree-Kovacicek
House for Veterans Steven Adams; Observer -Reporter representative Mike Jones; WJPA representative Joe
Jasek and concerned citizens Jim Piper, Helen Dates, Kweilan Dates, Michael Jacob, Phyllis Waller, Corey
McConn, Bill Nutt, Gary Lenik, Cheryl Shumacher, Deb Coury, Yancey Taylor, Anne Charles, Ann Shaner,
Sue Brine, Kim Oyler, Brenda Wilson, Caitie Morris, Ashley Duff, Danielle Sherman, Ann Thomas, John
Hudock; Kerry Gallick, John Gallick, Liz Molinaro, Rose Bigley, Bruce Bandel, Bonnie Rankiri,
Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 2:00 p.m., and announced this meeting is
video and audio live streamed via Facebook.
Commissioner Vaughan led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Adams led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1140 dated November 18, 2021.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1140, as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Larry Maggi read a certificate of recognition to the employees of Blueprints.
Jeff Fondelier, Blueprints of Vice President of Operations thanked the Commissioners for
recognizing his staff for their hard work and dedication in assisting renters and landlords with utility and
rental aide during the COVID-19 pandemic.
RECESS FOR PHOTOS).
PUBLIC COMMENT
Washington County resident Danielle Sherman said that after reading the newspaper and seeing things
on social media, she can't help but wonder what is going on in Washington County. She said Clerk of Courts
Brenda Davis, an elected official, was handed a court order and handcuffed for noncompliance. She is upset
that a female county employee was treated this way by Sheriffs deputies. She mentioned the Auditor General
Tim DeFoor's report about the Clerk of Courts office and his concerns over the actions of President Judge
John DiSalle. She encouraged residents to do their own research into the incident. She encouraged residents
to attend the contempt hearing for Ms. Davis at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021. She also questioned
why the Commissioners approved the addition of $77,000 to the budget to keep Debbie Bardella in the tax
office.
Washington County resident Ashley Duff stated said it has been two months since she has requested a
meeting with the Board of Commissioners and she still hasn't received a response to her emails. She believes
it was misleading for Commissioner Irey Vaughan to state that she met with Ms. Duff, because although they
did meet in April and May, they haven't met since she made another meeting request in September and
October. At the last meeting she offered to bring in national election experts, at no cost to the count, to
explain the election data. She said none of the Commissioners have contacted about her offer. She referred to
the Director of Elections' data as faulty, and her request to reconvene the election review board have been
blocked.
Washington County resident Kim Oyler said Home Rule was voted down in Washington county
70/30 percent yet the Commissioners are removing row officers. She addressed Commissioner Irey Vaughan
about the request to have husband Robert Vaughan stay out of Prothonotary's; and about her husband
denying Clerk of Courts Brenda Davis her right to medical attention and he forcibly put his hands on her to
try to drag her to the judge's chambers. While called Washington County government corrupt and she
questioned how the Commissioners can expect the Clerk of Courts to function with a diminished staff. The
Commissioners are required to provide elected officials with the resources they need to properly and officially
run their offices.
Washington County resident Ann Shaner said voting is the most basic right in our democracy. She
said there is non-existent evidence of widespread voter fraud. She questioned the nationwide attempts of
those who claim Donald Trump won the 2020 election. She said the 2020 election was declared by election
experts as the most secure in American history. She said sham audits are meant to destroy trust and she
questioned the sincerity of the group.
Washington County resident Ann Thomas thanked Commissioners Maggi and Vaughan for reaching
out to her about her previous concerns. She said it's difficult for people to attend meetings during the
workday and suggested the Board of Commissioner hold one meeting quarterly in the evenings.
Prothonotary Laura Hough requested the suspension of Capt. Robert Vaughan for his actions against
women last Wednesday. In reference to the county's recently posted budget, she that although there isn't a tax
increase planned, taxpayers will face tax increased from the federal government due to the excessive printing
of money to fund the Covid-19 American Rescue Plan; she said taxes are taxes no matter where they come
from. She also referred to the PA County Code, as it pertains to the transfer of records from predecessors to
a newly elected official. She brought this up because her predecessor gave the office's automation funds to
the county and she does not have access to them. She is concerned that this could occur in the office of the
Recorder of Deeds.
Washington County resident Anne Charles spoke about a forensic audit vs a recount, explaining that
counting invalid votes multiple times does not change the outcome. She referred to another county where
votes were counted more than once. She would like to see how many mail -in votes were counted, versus the
number of ballots mailed out by the county. She believes we do have fraudulent voting happing here in
Washington County and therefore wants a complete forensic audit.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE:
Commissioner Vaughan asked Director of Elections Melanie Ostrander to speak about a recount the
county was ordered to do. Ms. Ostrander said she is an elections expert. She explained that during this year's
general election the county was required, by the election code and the department of state, to do a recount of
the Commonwealth Court Judge's race and Washington County's results were the same in the recount as they
were on election night. Pennsylvania Election Code requires them to do the recount using a different machine
than the votes were originally counted on, and when using a different voting machine the results were the
same.
OLD BUSINESS
BID CONTRACT EXTENSION
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and the Planning Commission, of
the extension of our current contract with EnviroScience, Inc., Stow, Ohio for diagnostics and repairs of
county owned dams. The contract extension will be effective through April 30, 2022 and all time and material
emergency repairs are to be done on an as needed basis. This extension is in accordance with the original bid
documents.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract extension with
EnviroScience, Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, of the extension of our current
contract with Express Employment Professionals, Washington, Pa. for temporary staffing services at a
percentage markup from the current Washington County employee rate. The contract extension will be
effective December 1, 2021 through January 31, 2023. This extension is in accordance with the original bid
documents.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract extension with Express
Employment Professionals.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
DONATION RESOLUTION
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, to adopt a resolution, in
compliance of Section 1805 of the county code governing the sale or disposition of personal property for the
donation of old metal shelving to the Washington County Historical Society, who has formerly requested the
donation and has met all required criteria. The shelving is for the purpose of housing Veteran Discharge
Dockets and have a zero value on our books.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, of a Memorandum of
Understanding to provide for the cooperation and assistance by the Washington County Authority to the
County of Washington with respect to the review, evaluation, and recommendation for selection, by the
County, of a Consultant to provide Broadband Consulting Services.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Memorandum of Understanding.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning
Commission, of a deed of easement with Chellise and Carol Lee Gray for construction of the Chartiers #30,
Hess Bridge in Cecil Township. The total payment of $2,400 includes 2,532 square feet of permanent
easement to be paid 80% state and 20% county liquid fuels.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the deed of easement with Chellise and
Carol Lee Gray.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance, the
Court of Common Pleas and Children and Youth Services, of the renewal Memorandum of Understanding
between the Court of Common Pleas and Children and Youth Services for the 2021-22 Needs Based Budget
allocation. The allocation is in the amount of $306,100.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal Memorandum of
Understanding for the 2021-22 Needs Based Budget allocation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of the renewal of our current general services agreement with the Washington Health System
Occupational Medicine Center d/b/a Washington Physicians Group for pre -employment exams and related
testing for all county employees in job categories subject to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
(PADOT) regulations. The rates of the contract will increase as follows and will be effective January 1, 2022
through December 31, 2022:
• Preplacement Exam — increase from $70 to $80
• Annual Physical Exam increase from $70 to $80
• Respirator Fitness Exam — increase from $70 to $80
• RTW Exam — increase price range from $70-$200 to $75-$205 (charge depends on
complexity)
• DOT Exam with Whisper Test — increase from $85 to $90
• DOT Exam with Audiogram — increase from $117 to $120
• Hepatitis B Vaccine — increase from $78 to $80
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal of our current agreement
with Washington Health System Occupational Medicine Center d/b/a Washington Physicians Group.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Washington Health
System.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of the renewal of our current agreement with the Washington Health System Occupational
Medicine Center for general drug and alcohol testing services for all county employees in job categories
subject to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PADOT) regulations. The rates of the contract will
increase as follows and will be effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022:
• On -site hourly fee for first hour for specimen collection urine drug screen — increase from
$50 to $100
• On -site urine drug screen collection fee for each additional half hour — increase from
$25 to $50
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with the Washington
Health System Occupational Medicine Center for general drug and alcohol testing services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of the renewal of the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium with the Washington Hospital
Occupational Medicine Center for drug and alcohol testing services for DOT -regulated random lottery draws.
This agreement will be effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, and rates will remain the same.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Washington Hospital
Occupational Medicine Center.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of the renewal of the Share and Ride Program Consortium with Washington Hospital
Occupational Medicine Center for drug and alcohol testing services for non -regulated random lottery draws.
This agreement will be effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, and rates will remain the same.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Washington Hospital -
Occupational Medicine Center.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and
Youth Services, of the following provider agreements for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
No additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER
A Child's Place
Cornell Abraxas Group, LLC
Presley Ridge
F.,MU MIM
230,000
790,000
600,000
TOTAL $L620.00Q
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreements listed.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and
Youth Services, of a purchase of service agreement with Avanco International, Inc. to provide access to the
Child Accounting and Profile System (CAPS). This agreement will be effective July 1, 2021 through
June 30, 2022 for a sum not to exceed $44,081.28 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of service agreement with
Avanco International, Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Behavioral
Health and Developmental Services, of a purchase of service agreement with Beacon Health Options of
Pennsylvania to provide a fully integrated information reporting system in compliance of the
Commonwealth's Consolidated Consumer Reporting Initiative (CCRI). This agreement will be effective
July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 for a sum not to exceed $43,260 and no additional county funds are
required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of service agreement with
Beacon Health Options of Pennsylvania.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Services, to enter into an agreement with Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc. for the
implementation of a Community Based Care Management program for the period of July 1, 2021 through
December 31, 2021. The contract authorization amount is $119,865 and no additional county funds are
required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Southwest Behavioral
Health Management, Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Veterans
Affairs, to submit a grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for a
Veteran's Trust Fund grant focused on outreach throughout Washington County. The one-year grant
application is for $20,000 and there is no match requirement. No additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant application to the Pennsylvania
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and
the Planning Commission, of authorization to advertise for dam inspections.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for dam
inspections.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and
Human Resources, of an addendum to our current agreement with Express Employment Professionals,
Washington Pa., to include temporary staffing services for Human Resources and other county departments
at a percentage markup from current Washington County employee rate. This addendum will be effective
November 22, 2021 through January 31, 2023 and is under the same terms and conditions as the original
contract.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with Express Employment
Professionals.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing, of
an addendum to our current agreement with BBL Fleet, Bridgeville, Pa., for fleet management services to
reduce the requirement for auto liability from $3,000,000 to $2,000,000 for the County.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with BBL Fleet.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, following the
Agenda meeting to discuss personnel. The regularly scheduled Salary Board and Retirement Board meetings
will immediately follow today's meeting.
SOLICITOR
None
There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
2:44 p.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
2021
OLD BUSINESS
December 16, 2021
A. BID AWARD
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners award the proposal for broadband consulting services to
Tilson Technology Management, Portland, ME, for a consultant for a countywide broadband assessment in
accordance with American Rescue Plan funds. The total cost is $89,625 and will be funded from the
American Rescue Plan Act Fund.
B. BID AWARD
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners award the proposal to Tyler Technologies, Inc.,
Yarmouth, Maine, for software and implementation services for a financial services system, including
integrated modules for Human Resources at the following rates. The total cost will be funded from the
American Rescue Plan Act Funds.
Summary
One Time Fees
Recurring Fees
Total Tyler Software
$ 0
$ 0
Total Annual
$ 0
$ 272,410
Total Tyler Services
$ 456,040
$ 0
Total Third -Party Hardware,
Software, Services
$ 4,013
$ 0
Summary Total
$ 460,053
$ 272,410
Estimated Travel Expenses $ 30,140
C. BID AWARD
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners award the proposal for a cloud phone hosted system to
Full Service Network LP, Pittsburgh, PA, at a total cost of 8,497 per month. Costs will be paid from their
operating budget.
D. BID CONTRACT EXTENSION
Purchasing, on behalf of Veterans Affairs, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the extension of
our bid award contract for flags and markers to the following vendors. This extension shall continue through
December 31; 2022, under the same terms and conditions.
• Metro Flag Co., Wharton NJ
• All Quality Memorial Markers, Smoketown PA
E. BID CONTRACT EXTENSION
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the extension of our bid award contract with
Scalise Industries Corporation, Lawrence, PA for the provision of HVAC/boiler maintenance effective
January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. The total cost is $15,558 for the Correctional Facility and
$6,873 for the Airport. All work will be done on an as needed basis at the rate of $110.50/hour and
$173.65/hour emergency rate. Material is vendor's cost plus a 16-20% markup.
F. BID CONTRACT EXTENSION
Purchasing, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the extension of the bid contract for drug test
kits to Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc., Santa Rosa, CA. This extension will be effective through
December 31, 2022 at a total yearly cost of approximately $15,000.
G. BID CONTRACT PURCHASES
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the
following purchase for wiring services, from Information Technologies Services, Carnegie PA, our contract
of record. The total cost will be funded from their operating budget.
Emergency door release $1,685.50
Crossroads Building - Two (2) emergency door releases, cables, labor for installation, calibration,
programming & training.
H. BID CONTRACT PURCHASES
Purchasing, on behalf of Aging Services, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a service
agreement with Johnson Controls, Pittsburgh PA, our contract of record, for a fire alarm inspection at the
Canonsburg Senior Center. The total cost is $1,043.25 and will be paid from their operating budget.
BID CONTRACT PURCHASES
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve payment
to eDocs Technologies, Pittsburgh PA, our contract of record in the amount of $10,811.25 for Onbase
support (updates, training & scanning).
J. BID CONTRACT PURCHASES
Purchasing, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a professional services payment to Remington
and Vernick Engineers (RVE), Pittsburgh, PA for schematic design services for the Crossroads Building (6tn
floor) at their contractual hourly rates in the amount of $1,420.
NEW BUSINESS
December 16, 2021
A. SETTLEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION — SOLICITOR
Solicitor respectfully requests the Commissioners approve Washington County to participate in the state-
wide settlement of the Purdue Pharma litigation consolidated under Docket No. 2017-008095 in the Court of
Common Pleas of Delaware County and in furtherance thereof to appoint Chair Diana Irey Vaughan as the
authorized official of Washington County to execute any and all documentation required in such settlement
including but not limited to the PA Subdivision Intrastate Allocation Participation Form, the Subdivision
Janssen Settlement Participation Form, and the Subdivision Distributors Participation Form.
B. BOARD APPOINTMENTS — CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the reappointments of Larry Pollock to the
First Responders/Public Safety Board and Emily Stavovy to the Behavioral Health and Developmental
Services Board and the appointments of Dr. Andrew Goudy, Derek Culbertson, Frances Clark,
Lisa Haanum, and Tiffaney Hobson to the Human Services Advisory Board.
C. EASEMENT — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a drainage easement with the Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission to allow construction of a stormwater drainage facility under the Panhandle Trail in
McDonald Borough. The Turnpike will pay the County $4,100 and restore all property to its original
condition or better. Temporary access for the trail will be maintained at all times.
D. CONTRACT EXTENSION - PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a contract extension with Kymberly A. Secreet
for animal control services in county parks at an annual cost of $400 per month effective January 1, 2022
through December 31, 2022.
E. BUDGET ADOPTION — FINANCE
Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a tax levy and appropriation resolution fixing the
tax rate for 2022 at 2.43 mills for county purposes and appropriating specific sum estimates to be
required for the specific purposes of county government for the year 2022.
F. SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION — FINANCE
Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the annual supplemental appropriation.
G. CONTRACT RENEWAL — FINANCE
Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the 2022 renewal fee and administrative fee for
TASC for the county's flexible spending account plan. The renewal fee is $640 and the administrative fee is
$4.32 per employee, per month.
H. AGREEMENT — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of the Treasurer, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a proposal and
agreement with RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc. for additional work needed for the office's internal
lock box system. The proposal and agreement are in the amount of $7,250.
I. DEED — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington as agent for Washington
County Airport, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a corrective deed with John Murr and
Linda Murr for property that was previously acquired by the county for future aviation purposes. The
corrective deed is necessary to comply with the original purchase offer which allowed the property owner to
reserve the mineral rights.
J. POLICY — FINANCE
Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a policy for the workers' compensation coverage
with Encova. The policy premium is in the amount of $209,933 and will be effective January 1, 2022
through January 1, 2023. In addition to the premium, the new policy will require the set- up of a loss fund
escrow in the amount of $51,000 and obtain a letter of credit in the amount of $196,771 from a qualified
bank.
K. POLICY RENEWAL — FINANCE
Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a policy renewal for accident coverage with
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance company for program attendees for community service/ FITS, alternative
sentencing, volunteers, and season juveniles. The policy premium is in the amount of $4,339 and will be
effective January 13, 2022 through January 13, 2023.
L. POLICY RENEWAL — FINANCE
Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a policy renewal for aviation general liability
coverage with Aviation Insurance Resources. The policy premium is in the amount of $5,520 and will be
effective January 1, 2022 through January 1, 2023.
M. CONTRACT RENEWAL — HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the renewal of a professional services
contract with The Cameron Wellness Center of the Washington Health System for the purpose of providing
employee wellness services. This contract will be effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 and
the rates will remain the same.
N. AGREEMENTS — CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider agreements in the
amount of $1,535,000 for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, with the list of previously
approved providers. No county funds are required.
O. AGREEMENT — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
agreement with Southwest Behavioral Health Management Inc. for the provision of administrative oversight
and behavioral health services provided by Washington County BHDS for the period of January 1, 2022
through December 31, 2022. The contract authorization amount is $1,015,568.83 (payable in eleven
installments of $84,630.73 and one installment of $84,630.80). No county funds are required.
P. AGREEMENTS — HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners enter into agreements, with the list of previously
approved providers, in the amount of $288,500 for emergency shelter services for the period of July 1, 2021
through December 31, 2022. The funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD). No county funds are required.
Q. ADDENDUM — HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement addendum with Blueprints
for the Emergency Shelter Grant. This addendum will extend the period of the agreement through
March 31, 2022 and the contract authorization amount will remain the same. No county funds are required.
R. ADDENDUM — AGING SERVICES
Aging Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement addendum with
Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
The contract authorization amount will increase by $39,270.84 and no county funds are required.
S. AUTHORIZATION TO BID —PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the ElectionsNoter Registration, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize
the advertising for bids for elections supplies.
T. AUTHORIZATION TO BID — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Building and Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the
advertising for bids for the provision of preventive maintenance and/or repair of commercial hot water
heaters and boilers.
U. AUTHORIZATION TO BID — PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for request for proposals
(RFPs) for broadband expansion in underserved communities.
V. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Adult Probation, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a 12-month
agreement with Lobbyguard for a kiosk -based scheduling system. The total cost is $6,060 with annual
recurring costs of $3,060 for software and support and will be paid via Act 35 funds.
W. AGREEMENT - PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with
MRA, Inc. in the amount of $77,487.93 for maintenance and support of the radio console software purchased
on the GSA contract from Avtec. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2022 through
December 31, 2022 and will be paid from Public Safety's state collected surcharge.
X. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a maintenance
agreement with MRA, Inc. in the amount of $26,550 for software and hardware for the logging recorder
purchased on the GSA contract from Eventide. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2022 through
December 31, 2022 and will be paid from Public Safety's state collected surcharge.
Y. AGREEMENT PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners enter into an agreement
with Suburban Propane LP for the Cross Creek Tower site, including the installation of one 500-gallon
propane tank, and a fuel surcharge fee at a one-time charge of $1,914.98. The rental fee is $180/year, plus a
$179.95 installation fee. This agreement will be effective December 16, 2021 for three years and will
automatically renew on a month -to -month basis, unless terminated by providing a 30-day written notice.
Costs will be paid from Public Safety's operating budget.
Z. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with
Motorola Solutions in the amount of 6,406.60 to migrate the call -handling equipment to the next generation
9-1-1 call delivery. Costs will be funded by the Statewide Interconnectivity grant program.
AA. AGREEMENT RENEWAL —PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the
renewal and payment of the annual software support and maintenance agreement for Court Automation with
Tiburon, Inc. in the amount of $59,402.38 for the FACTS Case Management System. This agreement is
effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 and will be paid from their operating budget.
BB. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
software maintenance agreement with Vertiv Services, Inc. for the Emerson/Liebert UPS systems located in
the Courthouse, Courthouse Square, and Public Safety. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2022
through December 31, 2022 at a cost of $33,785.01. All costs will be paid from IT and Public Safety's
operating budget.
CC. AGREEMENT RENEWAL — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a renewal service
agreement with SynergIT for HP blades, servers, and the SAN system located in the 9-1-1 service center.
This agreement will be effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, with the option to extend for
an additional year. The cost is not to exceed $75,000 per year.
DD. STATE CONTRACT —PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Courts, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with
Propio Language Services for telephonic -interpreting services through December 31, 2023.
EE. STATE CONTRACT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
agreement with Scantek Infomanagement Solutions for Laserfiche document management for the migration
from Onbase to Laserfiche. The total cost is $88,000, which includes both the county, court systems, and
project management.
FF. STATE CONTRACT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Sheriff's Department, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the
purchase of one (1) smartphone from Verizon Wireless for Captain Interval. The monthly service fee is
$44.99, the phone is free with activation, and the cost will be charged to their operating budget.
GG. STATE CONTRACT —PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Courts, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the purchase of one
(1) smartphone from Verizon Wireless for the EHM Department. The monthlyservice feeds $44.99, the
phone is free with activation, and the cost will be charged to their operating budget.
FIR STATE CONTRACT —PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Human Services, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the purchase of
four (4) smartphones (3 for Veterans and 1 for Human Service Deputy Director, Jason Bercini) from Verizon
Wireless. The monthly service fee is $44.99/phone, the phones are free with activation, and the cost will be
charged to their operating budget.
II. RESOLUTION — REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington (RACW) respectfully requests the
Commissioners adopt a resolution approving the execution of the Home Investment Partnerships American
Rescue Plan Grant Agreement.