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AGENDA
1. Openine of Meeting
a. Prayer
b. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Meetine Minutes
Special Order of Business
None
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
I Public Comments
4. The Board of Commissioners' Response
S. Old Business
Bid Awards
a. Buffalo No. 29 Bridge Project
b. Election Supplies
Bid Contract Extension
a. Coffee and Equipment
Chanee Order
a. Correctional Facility Roof Replacement
6. New Business
a. Resolution — Chief Clerk
b. Contract — Planning
c. Renewal Agreement — Finance
d. Renewal — Finance
e. Addendum — Finance
f. Resolution — Finance
g. Agreement — Finance
h. Addendum — Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
i. Authorization To Bid — Purchasing
j. Authorization To Bid — Purchasing
k. Agreement — Purchasing
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 17.2022
The Rev. Kelley Schanely
First United Methodist Church
Darrell Molinari
American Legion Post 22
Minute No. 1145, February 3, 2022
I. Agreement — Purchasing
m. Addendum — Purchasing
n. Agreement — Purchasing
o. Agreement — Purchasing
p. Proposal — Purchasing
q. Agreement — Purchasing
7. Announcements
An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, following the agenda meeting
to discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board and Retirement Board meetings
will be immediately following today's meeting. All county offices will be closed on Monday,
February 21, 2022, in observance of President's Day.
8. Solicitor
Tax refunds in the amount of $12,631.64
9. Adiournment
Minute No. 1145 February 3, 2022
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; Chief of Staff Mike
Namie Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Human Resources Director Shelli Arnold; Register of Wills James
Roman and employee Dheaven Kelley; Controller April Sloane; Public Safety Director Gerald Coleman;
Veterans representative Leigh Mawhinney; Recorder of Deeds Carrie Perrell; Public Defender Glenn Alterio;
IT representative Ryan Anderson; Sheriff representative Deputy Cory Bridge; Domestic Violence Services of
SWPA Director Alexandra Brooks and representatives Gina Perry and Shelena Rauscher; Executive
Secretaries Maxie Trossman, Randi Marodi and Patrick Geho; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Secretary Paula
Jansante; Planning representative Kahe Chasko; The Rev. Peggy Shannon of Chartiers Hill United
Presbyterian Church; Veteran Tammy Taylor; WJPA representative Joe Jasek and concerned citizens Kent
Mosca, Bill West, Betsy West, Daryl Price, Justin Coppola, Teresa Coppola, Peggy Shannon, Fern Sibert,
Bruce Bandel, John Hudock, Kim Oyler, Melanie Patterson, Sam Yareck, Denise Statsko, Renee Pangalangan
and Don Snole.
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.
The Rev. Peggy Shannon led the meeting with a prayer.
Ms. Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1144 dated January 20, 2022.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1144, as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mr. Sherman read a proclamation to declare February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and
Prevention Month.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Alexandra Brooks, Director of Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania accepted
the proclamation and thanked the Commissioners for recognizing Teen Dating Violence Awareness &
Prevention Month. Ms. Brooks stated in a recent not -yet published study that the numbers are much higher
than the one in three as previously suggested. In past year, the program has been expanded in the high
schools to include `Bring Love 365".
RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Washington County resident, Sam Yarek presented a brief history of Washington County. He
supports honesty and transparency and is requesting a forensic audit of elections. He extended an invitation
to an event featuring Dr. Douglas Frank at 6 p.m. on February 17, 2022, at the Loft Conference Center in
Southpointe.
Fern Sibert of Clean & Tidy Our County is asking that 1,000 residents volunteer, beginning at 7 a.m.
on March 26, 2022, to pick up trash on Interstates 70 and 79. The goal is to pick up 5,000 bags of trash. Her
goal is for Washington County to be the cleanest county in the state by 2025.
Don Snole, of the Trinity School District, thanked the Board for considering the district's request for
Local Share Account funds.
Melanie Patterson of Belle Vernon approached the board to comment, but her request was denied by
Chairman Irey Vaughan who said she does not pay taxes or reside in Washington County.
Washington County resident, Kim Oyler invited the Board and those in attendance to attend the
election integrity event featuring Dr. Frank on February 17, 2022.
Washington County resident Dheaven Kelley, founder, and chairman of the City of Washington
Republican Action committee expressed his concern about the City of Washington's challenging relationship.
He is concerned about the city's future. He is in favor of auditing the vote.
Justin Cappola, a small business owner from South Franklin Township, discussed issues at the South
Franklin 1 Precinct during the last election. For example, he said people walked away from the polls, without
voting, because the polls weren't open on time. He supports a forensic audit and election transparency.
Teresa Cappola, a resident of South Franklin Township, asked why the meetings are held on a
Thursday afternoon when most people cannot attend. She is in favor of an audit of the paper ballots.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE:
None
OLD BUSINESS
BID CONTRACT EXTENSIONS
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, approve the extension of the
current contract for the provision, installation and repair of radio equipment and other equipment for law
enforcement vehicles to Crystal Sound Systems, Inc., McMurray, Pa. This extension shall continue through
February 28, 2023, under the same contract terms and conditions.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract extension with Crystal
Sound Systems, 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, approve the extension of the
current contract for outdoor equipment, maintenance and supplies to the listed vendors effective through
February 28, 2023, under the same contract terms and conditions with the option to extend for two additional
one-year periods.
• Contractors Connection, Washington, Pa.
• Middletown, Washington, Pa.
• Murphy Family Inc., Washington, Pa.
• Power Pro Equipment, New Holland, Pa.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract extension with the above
listed vendors.
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 and the Planning Commission,
approve the extension of our current welding services contract to Maccabee Industrial, Inc., Belle Vernon, Pa.
This contract extension will be effective April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2024 with the option to renew for
one additional two-year period. All work is to be done on a time and material rate on an as needed basis and
is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the original contract.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract extension with Maccabee
Industrial, 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 and Elections/Voter Registration,
approve the extension of our current contract for pick-up and delivery services to All Ways Moving,
Washington, Pa. at a rate of $135/hour per truck/two movers. This contract extension will be effective
February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023, with the option to extend for two additional one-year
periods and is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the original contract.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract extension with All Ways
Moving.
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, approve the extension of our
current contract for temporary staffing services to Express Employment Professionals, Washington, Pa. at a
percentage mark up from current Washington County employee rate. This contract extension will be
effective February 1, 2022 through January 31, 2023, with the option to extend for two additional one-year
periods and is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the original contract.
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.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the appointments of Will
Minor to the Planning Commission Board and Bob Bazant to the Southwest Corner Workforce Development
Board.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the board appointments.
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, to adopt a resolution
approving the 2022 Local Share Account (LSA) program as recommended by the LSA Review Committee.
I PROJECT NAME
AMOUNT
Allison Park/Chartiers Houston School District Public Restroom
$110,000
Always Remembering: West Brownsville War Memorial Restoration
$13,680
Burgettstown Trail Inn Phase 2
$33,765
Charleroi Borough Demolition
$115,000
City of Washington — Code Enforcement Demolition
$300,000
Daisytown Community Center Restoration
$12,250
Cross Creek Valley Senior Center Generator
$19,870
East Bethlehem Township Municipal Building Renovation
$145,620
Trolley Museum — Educational Exhibits & Visitor Amenities for East
Campus Development
$47,000
Marianna Borough Municipal Building Renovation Phase 2
$100,000
McDonald Heritage Park Rehabilitation
$100,000
Monongahela Facade Grant/Incentive Program
$80,000
Montour Trail Phase 41 Greer Tunnel Rehabilitation
$241,027
Palmer Park Dek Hockey Court
$200,000
Rolling Hills Park Aquatic Center
$200,000
West Bethlehem Township Building Renovation
$42,500
Valley Avenue Park Playground Improvements
$100,000
Washington County Historical Society -Research & Education Center -Phase 3
$354,815
North Franklin Waterside Park Event Center
$100,000
WBDA Facade Improvement
$125,000
W&J Ignite Washington County Business Incubator
$100,000
Mon Valley Business Resource Center
$250,000
Trinity Area School District/Intermediate Unit 1 Stem Economic
Development Collaborative
$100,000
Peters Township Sanitary Authority 2022 Sewer Infrastructure Rehabilitation
$500,000
Carroll Township Authority 2022 Sewer Rehabilitation Authority
$350,000
Marianna -West Bethlehem - Ash Street Sanitary Sewer Separation
$140,000
Centerville Borough Sewer Authority - Centerville Testing Equipment
$100,000
Charleroi Authority- Digester Mixing Improvements
$243,750
East Bethlehem Mechanical Screen Installation
$202,050
Peters Creek Sanitary Authority -Interceptor Manhole Rehabilitation Project
Hanover Township Sewer Authority Pump Stations & Plant Improvement
Vestaburg Pump Station Replacement
Monongahela Authority - Wastewater Treatment Plant Repairs & Safety
Upgrade
Charleroi Authority - Second Street Waterline Replacement
Bentleyville Authority - Burkhart & White Street Waterline Replacement
TCJMA District Metering 2022
Vestaburg Waterline Replacement - Phase 3
Centerville Clinic, Inc. Laboratory Equipment Improvements
Daisytown Community Center After School Program
Tutoring/ Chromebooks /Teachers /WIFI
Literacy Council of SWPA - Expansion of our Tutor Library
$207,375
$100,000
$283,500
$50,000
$300,000
$184,000
$158,538
$250,000
$328,516
$12,250
$10,000
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Pittsburgh Regional Campus,
Perimeter Fencing & Gating $236,993
Home Ownership Center of Washington County $100,000
New Industrial Dishwasher for City Mission's Dining Facility $10,000
Fallowfield Township - Redd's Mill Road/Pigeon Creek Deck Replacement $200,000
Washington County Home Rehabilitation, Access, and Homebuyer
Assistance Programs $250,000
West Middletown Sidewalk $91,800
TOTAL RECOMMENDED FUNDING $7,199,299
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution for the 2022 Local Share
Account (LSA) program recommendations as 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, of an agreement with Lane
Turturice, Esquire to provide solicitor services for the Recorder of Deeds office. The agreement is in the
amount of $200/month, is effective January 4, 2022, and shall be continuous until terminated by either party.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Lane Turturice,
Esquire.
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 Sheriff, of
an agreement with Christopher Blackwell, Esquire to provide solicitor services for the Sheriff's office. The
agreement is in the amount of $200/month, is effective January 3, 2022, and shall be continuous until
terminated by either party.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Christopher
Blackwell, Esquire.
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 an agreement with West Penn Power to relocate the power line out of the new
right-of-way for the Chartiers #53 bridge in Canton Township. The total cost is $26,107 and will be paid
80% federal, 15% state and 5% county liquid fuels.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with West Penn Power.
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 ratification of a grant submission in the amount of $23,874.96 to the Pennsylvania Lake
Management Society for shoreline stabilization at Cross Creek Lake. County match includes $21,839.38 in
kind services and $3,000 for material cost.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the ratification of the grant submission to
the Pennsylvania Lake Management Society for shoreline stabilization at Cross Creek Lake.
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 hay lease agreement with Barbara Campbell for designated field in Mingo Creek County
Park. The hay must be cut by October 15, 2022, and for every four bales of hay, Washington County will
receive one bale. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a hay lease agreement with Barbara
Campbell.
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 and
Public Safety, of a grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Emergency
Management Agency for 9-1-1 statewide interconnectivity funding. The grant agreement is in the amount of
$102,044.32 and will be for the period of August 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant agreement with the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.
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 and the
Planning Commission, of the 2022 certification of county funds for the Farmland Preservation program. The
amount to be certified is $78,218.68 and reflects Clean and Green rollback tax penalties collected during
calendar year 2021.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the 2022 certification of county funds for
the Farmland Preservation program.
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 provider agreement with Psychiatric Care Systems, PC for the
provision of emergency inpatient services at Monongahela Valley Hospital for the period of July 1, 2021
through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization amount is $66,000 and no additional county funds are
required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with Psychiatric
Care Systems, PC.
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 provider agreement addendum with The Academy for Adolescent
Health, Inc. to extend the term six months through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization amount will
increase by $25,000 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with
The Academy for Adolescent Health, 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 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 AMOUNT
Hope's Haven 150,000
Wesley Family Services 140,000
TOTAL $290.000
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 provider agreement addendum with A Second Chance, Inc. for the provision of
placement services for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The contract authorization amount
will increase by $25,000 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with
A Second Chance, 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 Children and
Youth Services, of a provider agreement with Pressley Ridge for the provision of placement services for the
period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization amount is $200,000 and no
additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with Pressley
Ridge.
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 Aging Services,
of a provider agreement with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging for a Senior Center Capital
Assistance grant for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization amount will
increase by $36,264 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with
Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging for a Senior Center Capital Assistance grant.
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 Washington City Mission for COVID-19 related emergency shelter
services for the period of January 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022. The grant funds are provided by the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Washington City
Mission.
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, of a provider agreement with Donnelly -Boland and Associates to provide administrative and
supervisory support services for the period of February 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract
authorization amount is $208,964 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with Donnelly -
Boland and Associates.
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
authorization to advertise for historical courthouse renovations/construction for courtrooms and related
offices.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for historical
courthouse renovations/construction for courtrooms and related offices.
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
authorization to advertise for the Summer Joint Municipal Purchasing program for Washington County.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for the
Summer Joint Municipal Purchasing program.
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
authorization to advertise for concrete and concrete products for Washington County.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for concrete
and concrete products.
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
Building and Grounds, of authorization to advertise for vehicle repairs and maintenance on a time and
material basis.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for vehicle
repairs and maintenance.
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
Building and Grounds, to authorize the acid cleaning of chiller tubes in the Family Court Center and
Courthouse with Daikin Applied, Pittsburgh, Pa., our contract of record. The total cost is $9,425 and will be
paid from their operating budget.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Daikin Applied for
the acid cleaning of chiller tubes.
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
Building and Grounds, to authorize the hot water pump repair in the Courthouse with Daikin Applied,
Pittsburgh, Pa., our contract of record. The total cost is $2,752 and will be paid from their operating budget.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Daikin Applied for
the hot water pump repair.
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
Building and Grounds, of a yearly preventive maintenance service agreement with Combustion Service &
Equipment Company (CS&E), Pittsburgh, Pa. for services related to the Schneider Electric Andover
Continuum Automation Controls at the Crossroads Building. Services will be performed on a monthly basis,
effective February 3, 2022 and continuing for a period of five years on a year-to-year basis. The total yearly
cost is $5,071 payable quarterly in the amount of $1,267.75 and will be paid from the Building and Grounds
operating budget.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Combustion Service
& Equipment Company.
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 the contract with A-Z Janitorial for a 7.85% cost increase for Kimberly Clark products. The
addendum will be effective through December 31, 2022.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with A-Z Janitorial.
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 Recorder of Deeds, of an extension of our yearly maintenance agreement with Canon Business Solutions,
Inc. for an Oce TDS450 scanner printer effective through May 31, 2023. The total yearly cost is $3,252.12
plus $0.06335 per copy over the 2,000 per month allotted copy amount.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Canon Business
Solutions, 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 Purchasing, to
Enter into an agreement for the rental of a self -storage unit for the Washington County District Attorney
with 84 Self Storage, Eighty Four, Pa., at a per unit rate of $150/month. This agreement will be effective
March 1, 2022 and will continue on a month -to -month basis.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with 84 Self Storage.
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
Public Safety, of a yearly preventive maintenance service agreement with Cummins Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa. for
services related to our generator at 150 Airport Road. Services will be performed on a semi-annual basis,
effective April 1, 2022 and continue for a period of one year. The total yearly cost is $5,697.90 and will be
paid from the 911 operating budget.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Cummins, 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 Purchasing and
Public Safety, of a professional services agreement with Mission Critical Partners, Wexford, Pa. for the
purpose of providing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services. The total cost is $45,000 and will be
paid from 2018 interconnectivity grant monies.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Mission Critical
Partners for GIS 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 Purchasing and
Public Safety, of a professional services agreement with Mission Critical Partners, Wexford, Pa. for the
purpose of providing facility programming study services. The total cost is $32,312 and will be paid from
2021 interconnectivity grant monies.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Mission Critical
Partners for facility programming study 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 Purchasing,
of a one-time charge of $3,000 with DQE Communications LLC, Pittsburgh, Pa. for the purpose of
splicing dark fiber, including the lease fee and all ongoing maintenance services. Costs will be paid from
their PEMA grant.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the one-time payment with DQE
Communications LLC.
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 to
enter into a professional services agreement with Walker Consultants, Pittsburgh, Pa., for a facility study of
the Courthouse Square building, plaza, and garage at a cost of $36,660. Costs will be paid from Act 13 funds.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving agreement with Walker Consultants.
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
Building and Grounds, to enter into a water treatment program agreement, including supplies as needed with
Chem -Aqua Inc., Irving, Texas, with local offices, for the Crossroads Building. This agreement will be
effective March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023 at an annual cost of $6,792. Costs will be paid from their
operating budget.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving agreement with Chem Aqua, 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 Purchasing and
Public Safety, of a professional services agreement with Mission Critical Partners, Wexford, Pa. for the
purpose of providing radio communication services. The total cost is $65,000 and will be paid from the
American Rescue Plan Act fund.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Mission Critical
Partners for radio communication 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 Purchasing and
the Public Defender's office, of the purchase of two Verizon jetpacks. The cost of service is $39.99/month
and will be paid from their operating budget. Equipment is free with activation.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving two Verizon jetpacks to be utilized by the
Public Defender's office.
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
Domestic Relations, to enter into a 60-month lease/purchase agreement with Pitney Bowes, Inc., Harrisburg,
Pa. for a new Pitney Bowes mail machine at a cost of $295.53 per month which includes the equipment,
maintenance, software updates and rate increases. This machine will replace their end of life machine. This
lease/purchase is being made on the PA State contract and therefore does not require bidding.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the lease/purchase agreement with Pitney
Bowes, Inc.
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 Wednesday, February 2, 2022, following the Agenda
meeting to discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will be immediately
following today's meeting.
SOLICITOR
None
There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
2:49 p.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
, 2022
OLD BUSINESS
February 17, 2022
A. BID AWARD
Purchasing, on behalf of the Planning Commission, respectfully requests the Commissioners award the bid
contract for the replacement of the Buffalo No. 29 bridge project to Hogan's Heroes, Inc. dba J5
Construction, Eighty Four, PA, in the amount of $826,995. Costs will be paid from Act 13 funds.
B. BID AWARD
Purchasing, on behalf of Elections, respectfully requests the Commissioners award the bid contract for
election supplies, effective February 17, 2022, through December 31, 2022, to the following vendors at their
submitted per unit bid prices.
• Category I, II, III & IV A - William Penn Printing, Pittsburgh, PA
• Category IV B — Consolidated Graphic Communications, Bridgeville, PA
C. BID CONTRACT EXTENSION
Purchasing, respectfully requests the Commissioners extend the bid award for coffee and equipment to J.D.
Marra Hotel & Restaurant Service, Washington, PA, at the following costs:
• Ground Coffee 24lbs/case - $102.48
• Columbian Coffee — Regular— 39/2oz/case - $36.18/case
• Columbian Coffee — Regular — 42/2.5oz/case - $41.06/case
• Columbian Coffee — decaf- 42/2oz/case - $36.20/case
This contract will be effective February 17, 2022, through July 31, 2023, under the same contract terms and
conditions, with an option to extend for one additional year.
D. CHANGE ORDER
Purchasing, on behalf of the Correctional Facility, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve Change
Order # 1 with Ramp Construction Company, Inc., Eighty Four, PA. to provide six crickets (ridge structure)
to divert water due to the unknown roof deck deflection. This change order will increase the amount of their
contract from $511,000 to $517,000.
NEW BUSINESS
February 17, 2022
A. RESOLUTION — CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution opposing the Proposed Map that
would include the County of Washington and the City of Pittsburgh.
B. CONTRACT — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a contract with the Pennsylvania Trolley
Museum, Inc. to conduct group tours of the Washington County Courthouse for the period of
January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, at a cost of $4,000.
C. RENEWAL AGREEMENT — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a renewal agreement
with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), for the
Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant program. The agreement is in
the amount of $155,761 and will be for the period of October 1, 2020, through March 30, 2022.
D. RENEWAL — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of Tax Revenue, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the renewal of the
annual maintenance and support for iasWorld with Tyler Technologies. The maintenance and support are in
the amount of $154,835 and will be for the period of March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023.
E. ADDENDUM — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of Tax Revenue, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an addendum to the
agreement with Blane A. Black & Associates for legal services related to Tax Revenue, including Tax
Claim Bureau. The addendum changes the definition of "Director" to be the currently appointed Director of
Tax Revenue and any successor. All other terms and conditions of the agreement remain the same.
F. RESOLUTION — FINANCE
Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a resolution appointing PNC Bank, National
Association, as the successor trustee of the Washington County OPEB Trust. This action reaffirms the
previously approved action made on December 1, 2021, whereby PNC Bank was appointed custodian of
the Washington County OPEB Trust.
G. AGREEMENT — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of the Correctional Facility, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
agreement with Jefferson County Detention Center for secure housing of juvenile offenders who will be
charged as adults. The agreement will be for five (5) beds at $160/bed, per day for an interim period of
30 days effective February 17, 2022.
H. ADDENDUM — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services respectfully request the Commissioners approve a provider
agreement addendum with Pressley Ridge to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2022. The
contract authorization amount will remain the same and no county funds are required.
AUTHORIZATION TO BID — PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for Industrial Commodities
for Washington County.
J. AUTHORIZATION TO BID — PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for kitchen and housekeeping
supplies for Washington County.
K. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve
an annual service fee with Status Solutions for seven (7) Wide Area Mobil Duress pendants with two-way
talk and GPS location technology for the Washington County Courthouse. The total cost is $2,100,
including set-up, installation, training, and shipping, and will be paid from Court Administration or the
Judges' individual budgets.
L. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Correctional Facility, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
agreement with the National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) for the purpose of online training
resources. The annual cost is $9,900 based on 100 annual users at $99/person. Funding will be from their
operating budget. This agreement will be effective June 1, 2022, through May 31, 2023, with the option to
renew.
M. ADDENDUM — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Courts, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an addendum to our
current lease agreement with MTC Development Partners for MDJ 27-3-1 (McMurray) to transfer the
lessor from MTC Development Partners to Mountain Capital Partners LLC. This agreement will be
effective through March 31, 2024, under the current contract terms and conditions.
N. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Aging Services, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement
with Hickory Telephone Company for internet service at a total cost of $71.99/month and wireless network
maintenance at a cost of $8.50/month. Costs will be paid from their operating budget.
p. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Building and Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
professional service agreement with MacBracey Corporation to provide construction management
services for the Courthouse courtroom project at a total cost of $80,600. This agreement will be effective
February 17, 2022, and will continue until project completion. Costs will be paid from the American
Rescue Plan Act fund.
P. PROPOSAL— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Law Library/Records Center, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve
a proposal for scanning and indexing with Scantek, Inc. in the amount of $189,923.15 for the Prothonotary
and Register of Wills offices. Costs will be paid using American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Q. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Recorder of Deeds, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a software
support and license agreement with Optical Storage Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $16,348.67 for 21
licenses for the LANDEX system. This agreement will be effective March 1, 2022, through
February 28, 2023, and will be billed based on the $106.25 hourly rate. Costs will be paid from their
operating budget.