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AGENDA
1. Ooenine of Meeting
a. Prayer
b. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Meetine Minutes
Special Order of Business
Proclamation — Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month
Proclamation — Employ the Older Workers Week
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
3. Public Comments
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15. 2022
The Rev. Dr. Ann Schmid
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Pete Zayas
American Legion Post #639
Minute No. 1156 August 18, 2022
Jennifer Scott, BHDS Administrator
Matt Uram, AAA Job Developer
THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY THE SPEAKERS DURING PUBLIC
COMMENT ARE EXCLUSIVELY THOSE OF THE SPEAKERS AND DO NOT
REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS AND HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED.
4. The Board of Commissioners' Response
5. Old Business
Bid Award
a. Lumber Supplies & Service (No Bid)
Bid Contract Extension
a. Bread Products
Bid Reiection
a. Courtroom Renovations
6. New Business
a. Approval — Chief Clerk
b. Authorization to Advertise — Planning
c. Change Order — Planning
d. Grant Resolution — Planning
e. Amendment — Finance
f. Application/Agreement — Finance
g. Addendums — Finance
h. Agreements — Finance
i. Wavier/Consent — Finance
j. Wavier/Consent — Finance
k. Wavier/Consent — Finance
I. Addendum — Finance
m. Agreements — Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
n. Addendum — Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
o. Agreements — Children & Youth Services
p. Agreement — Children & Youth Services
q. Addendums — Children & Youth Services
r. Grant Application — Children & Youth Services
s. Addendum — Human Services
t. Agreement — Human Services
u. Addendum — Human Services
v. Memorandum of Understanding —Aging Services
w. Addendum — Purchasing
x. Agreement — Purchasing
y. Agreement — Purchasing
z. State Contract — Purchasing
aa. State Contract — Purchasing
bb. State Contract — Purchasing
7. Announcements
An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, following the agenda meeting
to discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will be immediately
following today's meeting.
S. Solicitor
None
9. Adiournment
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Minute No. 1156 August 18, 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 Assistant Director Andrea Johnson; Treasurer
Tom Flickinger; Register of Wills James Roman; Prothonotary Laura Hough and employee Tina Whited;
Controller April Sloane; Recorder of Deeds Carrie Perrell; Sheriff representatives Jack Camedon and Jaimie
Quintero; Washington County Authority representatives Dia Hoffrage and Megan Nagy; Executive
Secretaries Marie Trossman, Randi Marodi and Patrick Geho; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Administrative
Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Planning representative Kahe Chasko; The Rev. Anita J. Lovell of Mt. Olive
Baptist Church; Washington County Veterans Affairs representative John Sopiak; WJPA representative Joe
Jasek and concerned citizens Mary Glendenning, Bill West, Fred Bender, Susan Bender, Deb Coury, Camille
Papia, Bruce Bandel, Mary Lorenz, Bill Moore, Frank Byrd, Antoinette Fitch, Ann Shaner, Joe Jeffreys, Kerry
Gallick, Ashley Duff, Teresa Coppola, M. McDaniel, Frank Gambino, Bob Speshock, and Pamela Bamberger.
Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approxima
video and audio live -streamed via Facebook.
The Rev. Anita J. Lovell led the meeting with a
Mr. Sopiak led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion apprc
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi —
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF B
None.
RECESS FOR PHOTOS
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PUBLIC CG
The dt wing Wa
Fred Be maid i
He said this is a terr d
Camille Papia chs
Tim O'Neal and their use
Representative Guy Rescl�
, and announced this meeting is
32022.
written.
sed the Commissioners during public comment:
at a = ious meeting that sealed ballots be opened at the precincts.
the Conuiussioners should not allow.
Crs she received from Senator Camera Bartolotta and Representative
�VlD funding. She also discussed a robocall she received from
his lack of visibility.
Frank Byrd compared the Washington County government to a talk show and said it should receive
an award for best Daytime Drama.
Deb Coury expressed her concerns about the county's voting machines and volunteered to help do a
sampling of five of the county's 180 precincts.
Ashley Duff thanked Commissioner Sherman for meeting with her group and for supporting their
efforts. She asked whether Washington County was going to preserve the 2020 election data or destroy it after
the September 3fd deletion date.
Annie Shaner discussed how Christian Nationalism must be condemned because it isn't about
religious freedom, it's about immigration restrictions. She said the name of Jesus Christ is being used for a
political agenda.
Antionette Fitch commended Fred Bender for his comments.
James Roman presented information that compared population growth and voter registration
numbers in Washington County. He also claimed that a county woman who died in 2016 is still listed as an
active voter and voted in the 2020 election.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER'S RESPONSE
Commissioner Irey Vaughan said the county will preserve the 2020 general election records. She also
asked Mr. Roman to leave a copy of his presentation for the board to review.
OLD BUSINESS
BID AWARD
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and Children and Youth Services,
award the proposals for visitation and transportation services to Adelphoi, Latrobe, PA, and Bair Foundation,
New Wilmington, PA. This one-year contract will be effective on August 18, 2022. The total cost for
Adelphoi for Sections I, II, and III is $77.87/hour and $94.36/hour for Bair Foundation and will be paid
from their operating budget. These proposals are being awarded to dip -lowest most responsive and
responsible bidders.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, appro e proposals for visitation and
transportation services to Adelphoi and Bair Foundation. MM��
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. V
Motion carried unanimously.
BID CONTRACT PURCHASE
Solicitor Grimm recommended tl
approve the contract purchase for the Cross
supervision, and equipment from MacBracey
Moved by Mr. Sherm - pjg
-ded by
Corporation.
Roll call vote taker
Mr. Sherman
— Yes;
Motion c ar
CHANGE - ' ER
Solici -- rimm rec
Authority, appro ange c
North Side Hangar 4_F luc
of $887,412 and will be -
monies (25%).
Moved by Mr. Sheri
Coast, LLC dba Northeast I
Roll call vote taken:
mg and Building and Grounds,
Option 4, including all material, labor,
JPA. The total amount is $39,700.
from MacBracey
on behalf of Purchasing and the Redevelopment
:r Atlantic Coast, LLC dba Northeast Paving for the Airport
needed for hangar pad #3. The change order is in the amount
on of Bureau of Aviation capital (75%) and local share account
by Mr. Maggi, approving the change order with Eurovia Atlantic
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 the appointments of
Dr. Leslie Midla to the Planning Commission Board and Rita Hritz to the Human Services Advisory 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, on behalf of the Solicitor, of
a settlement in the lawsuit titled Davey vs. Washington County, Case Number 2020-278 filed in the Court of
Common Pleas of Washington County, as requested and recommended by the county's insurance carrier
Pennsylvania Counties Risk Pool (PCoRP).
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the settlement.
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 the following construction inspection agreements with Mackin Engineers and Consultants.
Costs will be paid 100% federal funds.
■ Chartiers #30, Hess bridge in Cecil Township in the amount of $76,761.58.
■ Chartiers #53, Hough bridge in Canton Township in the amount of $36,129.13.
■ Chartiers #58, W. Wheeling in the City of Washington inmount of $116,069.67.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approvi onstruction inspection agreements
with Mackin Engineers and Consultants.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. V
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their
Adult Probation, of the ratification of a r , W� W air(
Pennsylvania Parole Board for the state
period of July 1, 2021 through June 30,
share of state offender supervision fees.
Moved by Mr. SherMAN
Commonwealth of Penn tea, Pei
Roll call vote taken:-
Mr. Sherman — Yes; M�
Mono 0 "al Tlou -
ChiLk presented ,f-Bo
Voter Regi,,elections, of 94at
Pennsylvania, DepaW ent of Comrn
program as establishet Act 88 d
amount allocated to Was Cow
Moved by Mr. Sherrie
Commonwealth of Pennsylvam, par
Roll call vote taken:
Yes.
tion
of Finance and
-am. The agreement will be for the
to continue to receive the county's
agreement with the
r their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and
�pf a grant application with the Commonwealth of
&nomic Development for the election integrity grant
The application is in the amount of $733,755.13 which is the
by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant application with the
ent of Community and Economic Development.
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
Voter Registration/Elections, of a grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of
Community and Economic Development for the election integrity grant program. The agreement is in the
amount of $733,755.13 and will be for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant agreement with the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development.
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
Juvenile Probation, of a renewal grant agreement and attachments with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Juvenile Court Judges' Commission for the juvenile probation services grant program. The agreement is in the
amount of $250,889 and will be for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal grant agreement and
attachments with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Juvenile Court Judges' Commission.
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, of the
submission of a certification of use of funds as part of the settlement agreement for the opioid litigation as
administered by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the submission of a certification of use of
funds. ..
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for
Health and Developmental Services, of the ratification tsubmit
University for $3,000 for suicide awareness and screenin�ctivid
�r
grant application with no match requirem�and no additi _
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded ' aggi, appr
application to Thomas Jefferson University.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman Yes, �, MU Yes;
Motion carried uniilllakusly
Chief Clerk
Health and Dew Sery
the Indepen �42 omtokic
June 30, 20 he contract att
Moved%Wr. Sherman;
University. 't
Roll call vote%
Mr. Sherman —
Motion carried
i and appr`k` n behalf of Behavioral
a grant applicato Thomas Jefferson
s dlashington This is a one-year
#y funds are req
the ratification to submit a grant
their coi*4,eration and approval, on behalf of Behavioral
eem with Chatham University for the provision of
)nsu _ati faction for the period of July 1, 2022 through
unt is $3375 and no additional county funds are required.
it. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with Chatham
es; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Behavioral
Health and Developmental Services, of an agreement with BHC Advanced Services for Washington County
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to implement the Person -Centered Forensic Services Funding
initiative for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract authorization amount will not
exceed $115,689 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with BHC Advanced
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 Behavioral
Health and Developmental Services, of a provider agreement addendum with ARC Human Services, Inc. for
Person -Centered Forensics for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization
amount will increase by $20,000 to $86,108 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with
ARC Human Services, 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 provider agreement addendum with Chatham University for the
provision of the Independent Monitoring Team to review consumer satisfaction for the period of July 1, 2021
through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization amount will increase by $1,767 to $33,475 and no
additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with
Chatham University.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their, eration and apprpn behalf of Human
Services, to enter into an agreement with Southwest aDotal Health Manage m Inc. for the
d
implementation of a Community Based Care Manageme gram j he period o uary 1, 2022 through
December 31, 2022. The contract authorizalion amount is d no additional ' ty funds are
required.
y
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded bmr. approviA 1 agreement with Southwest Behavioral
Health Management, Inc. O
Roll call vote taken.Al
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Mr. Sherman YerY Ma'es; Mrs Yes g ti.
Motion carried uusly.
Chief ed to cons lion and approval, on behalf of Human
Services, of urace c k . , harr " ssociated i�h eTIuman Services Block Grant application for the
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period of July - 022 through 30, 2 The funds re provided by the Pennsylvania Department of
Human Services ano additions ty fun are required.
Moved by M �Sherinan; seceded by aggi, approving the Assurance of Compliance associated
with the Human Sery 0- lock Gran plication.
Roll call vote taken�k 1
Mr. Sherman — Yes;' Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanim660V
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Services, to enter into agreements with the following providers to provide homeless assistance services for the
period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. No additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER AMOUNT
Connect, Inc.
Emergency Shelter Services $79,700
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA
Emergency Shelter Ser�rice r 13,500
Blueprints
Rental Assistance 55,500
TOTAL $ 148.700
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the above provider agreements.
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 an addendum with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide
housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families for the period of June 1, 2021 through
June 30, 2023. The contract authorization amount will decrease by $681,276.90 to $1,071,088.10 and no
additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with the Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their,
Services, to enter into agreements with the following
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. No additional c
PROVIDER ,
Catholic Charities
Washington County Transportation Authority
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconde Ma
Roll call vote taken: r
f
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; V�
Motion carried unanrrrf�_ °`�- 'VolN
Chief Clerk presenlc the B
Services, of a grant allocation me
Medical Assista -""ortatio x
July 1, 2022 Junk 023.
MA v Mr. Sherm con
Pennsylvania tment of H
Roll call v ltaken:
Mr. Sherman s; Mr
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Motion carried ui3mc
, on behalf of Human
F services for the period of
are
AMOUNT
25,000
34,000
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the provider agreements listed.
Yes.
their � 'Aeration and approval, on behalf of Human
1e Pennsyyania Department of Human Services for the
DTP) in tmount of $2,114,899 for the period of
6eitiona id.
yMr. Mai proving the grant
allocation agreement with the
Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Chief Clerk presented 6wBoard for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Services, to enter into an agreement with the Washington County Transportation Authority for management
of the Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) program in the amount of $2,114,899 for the
period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. No additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with the Washington
County Transportation Authority.
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 purchase of service agreement addendum with Aunt Bertha for the provision of their Enterprise
Platform that provides a comprehensive network of community resources, a referral and tracking system, and
support services to extend the term one year from September 24, 2022 through September 23, 2023. The
contract authorization amount is $52,700 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of service agreement
addendum with Aunt Bertha.
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 ratification to submit the County Assurance of Financial Commitment and
Participation associated with the Needs -Based Plan and Budget for the period of July 1, 2023 through
June 30, 2024. The county match requirement is approximately $5,600,000, which is based on a projected
budget of $33,828,425.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement for the Children and
Youth Services County Assurance of Financial Commitment and Participation associated with the Needs -
Based Plan and Budget.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Y
Motion carried unanimously. AN
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their
Youth Services, of the following provider agreemen,
No additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER
Adoption Connection - Visitation
Adelphoi — Placement
Bethesda Children's Home
Blueprints — Parents as Teachers
The Empowerment Cent
E.L.T.C. — Edmund L,:�mas
White Deer Run / CuA p
Merakey —Pennsylvania
Pathways enterRN
y
— Crisis Sta'
Taylor Di rgn Program
Three Rivers A tion Cc
SPHS, Connect,
Moved by Mr. Sher:
Roll call vote taken:
t
ition and apical, on behalf of Children and
period of July 22, through June 30, 2023.
AN
AMOUNT
100,000
2,100,000
375,000
100,000
200,000
50,000
150,000
150,000
450,000
200,000
600,000
250,000
Finding
107,156
120,000
TOTAL
S4.952.156
by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreements listed.
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 Adoption Connection for placement services for the
period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization amount will increase by $30,000 to
$630,000 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with
Adoption Connection.
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 Washington Hospital Teen Outreach for the
Educating Children for Healthy Outcomes (ECHO) program for at -risk youth for the period of July 1, 2021
through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization amount will increase by $15,000 to $90,000 and no
additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with
Washington Hospital Teen Outreach.
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 winter Joint Municipal Purchasing Program for Washington County.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for the winter
Joint Municipal Purchasing Program.,
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan
Motion carried unanimously. Al,
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their,
Building and Grounds, of authorization to advertise
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. N7
washing for all county buildings.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Y
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk
Public Safety, of the extens
internet and television service
.,,µrep
proposed serve =, e
emergency Lions at
August 31, with the opt
from their open budget.
Moved byr herm;
with Comcast Busme x
Roll call vote takes a
Mr. Sherman — Yes;
Motion carried unar
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n and appro A n behalf of Purchasing and
washing for ally ty buildings.
ins orization tWl' We rtise for window
on behalf of Purchasing and
;nt with Comcast Business for broadband
failover service for the 911 center. The
iary EOC at Beau Street and will be used during
will be effective September 1, 2022 through
total monthly cost is $339.40 and will be paid
approving the extension of our service agreement
Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Purchasing,
of an addendum to our current lease agreement between Washington County and the Redevelopment
Authority of the County of Washington for office space in Courthouse Square. This lease agreement will be
on a month -to -month basis but increases the rent effective May 1, 2022, to include the addition of 618 sq. ft.
of office space at an annual cost of $127,030.85, payable in monthly installments of $10,585.90. This lease
agreement is under the same terms and conditions as the original agreement.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum to the lease agreement
with the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington.
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
Probation Services, of the purchase of a Data Management System and Implementation of JNET ER2P,
JNET CCE, Pro Track, Pro Text, and Pro Communication, including overseeing the implementation of the
AP Application and JNET Notifications from CDI/BTM Software Solutions/BTM & Corrections
Development, Inc., Penndel, PA. This agreement will be effective through December 31, 2024, with the
option to renew. The total amount is $31,471.05 for 2022, $29,420 for 2023, and $30,368 for 2024 and will
be paid via ACT-35 funding. The proposed purchase is covered under a state contract and therefore does not
require bidding.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase from CDI/BTM Software
Solutions/BTM & Corrections Development, 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
meeting to discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly sc
meetings will be immediately following today's meeting. All
r
September 5, 2022, in observance of the Labor Day ho 4--
SOLICITOR
None.
There being no further business,
2:45 p.m.
THE FORE'd- y
17, 2022, following the agenda
y Board and Retirement Board
s will be closed on Monday,
meeting adjourned at approximately
R APPROVAL:
.. 2022
OLD BUSINESS
September 15, 2022
A. BID AWARD
The request for bids for lumber supplies and service items has been advertised twice and no bids were
received. Therefore, in accordance with 73 P.S. Section 1641, the county may make a direct purchase of
these items and services.
B. BID CONTRACT EXTENSION
Purchasing, on behalf of the Correctional Facility, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
extension of the bid contract with Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., Albany, NY. for bread products and a new
pricing list. This contract extension will be effective from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024,
under the same contract terms and conditions.
C. BID REJECTION
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners reject all bids for the Courthouse, Courtrooms #6 and
#7, renovations and authorize rebidding. There were errors in the submitted bid prices.
NEW BUSINESS
September 15, 2022
A. APPROVAL — CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the Washington County Emergency
Operations Plan (EOP), which is designed to comply with all applicable state and county regulations and
provides the policies and procedures to be followed in dealing with emergencies, disasters, and terroristic
events.
B. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners' authorization to advertise for qualified engineering
firms to design the previously approved bridge projects.
• Cross Creek 33, Cross Creek Township (replacement)
• Raccoon 23, Burgettstown Borough (replacement)
• Pike 1, Coal Center Borough (rehabilitation historic truss)
C. CHANGE ORDER — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a change order with UHL Construction in the
amount of $27,939.17 for additional work (electrical, plumbing, column repair, and concrete) on the
rehabilitation of Hall 3. The revised contract total is $673,423.17 and will be paid with LSA grant funds,
Fair Gas Lease, and Greenways funds.
D. GRANT RESOLUTION — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners' authorization to submit a grant to DCNR in the
amount of $1,108,997 for shelters and water lines at Thompson Hill in Cross Creek Park. The resolution
authorizes the grant submission, as well as the Chair of the Board, Diana Irey Vaughan, to sign relative
documents for the 50% match of 1,108,997.
E. AMENDMENT — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of Court Administration, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
amendment with nCourt, LLC to amend minimum thresholds for fees. The amendment is no cost to the
County and benefits members of the public making filings.
F. APPLICATION/AGREEMENT — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of Elections, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an application and
agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of State for the 2022 Election Security
grant program. The application and agreement are in the amount of $17,881.31 and are for the period of
March 16, 2022 through September 30, 2023.
G. ADDENDUMS — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority as agent for the Washington County Airport,
respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an addendum to the lease agreement and memorandum
of lease with Skyward Aviation for hangar #1 and hangar #3. The addendum recognizes a legal name
change of the tenant to RSB Investments, LLC d/b/a Skyward Aviation as well as better defines the leased
property description with all other terms and conditions remaining the same. This approval also covers all
other related documents to be executed related to the above -mentioned matter.
H. AGREEMENTS — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority as agent for the Washington County Airport,
respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a landlord's agreement, consent, and subordination with
Meridian Bank for hangar #1 and hangar #3. The agreement is related to a transaction between Meridian
Bank and RSB Investments, LLC, a tenant of the Washington County Airport. This approval also covers
all other related documents to be executed related to the above -mentioned matter.
L WAVIER/CONSENT — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority as agent for the Washington County Airport,
respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a landlord waiver and consent with Meridian Bank for
the terminal building and apron. The agreement is related to a transaction between Meridian Bank and
RSB Investments, LLC, a tenant of the Washington County Airport. This approval also covers all other
related documents to be executed related to the above -mentioned matter.
J. WAVIER/CONSENT — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority as agent for the Washington County Airport,
respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a landlord waiver and consent with Meridian Bank for
the fuel farm. The agreement is related to a transaction between Meridian Bank and RSB Investments,
LLC, a tenant of the Washington County Airport. This approval also covers all other related documents to
be executed related to the above -mentioned matter.
K. WAVIER/CONSENT — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority as agent for Washington County Airport, respectfully
requests the Commissioners approve a landlord waiver and consent with Meridian Bank for the ABC
hangar. The agreement is related to a transaction between Meridian Bank and RSB Investments, LLC, a
tenant of the Washington County Airport. This approval also covers all other related documents to be
executed related to the above -mentioned matter.
L. ADDENDUM — FINANCE
Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an addendum to the revised engagement letter
with Maher Duessel to reflect updated agreed -upon procedures as required by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services. The examination period and professional fees remain
unchanged from the existing revised engagement letter.
M. AGREEMENTS — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider
agreements in the amount of $l 15,689 for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the list
of previously approved providers. No county funds are required.
N. ADDENDUM — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
provider agreement addendum with The Care Center for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
The contract authorization amount will decrease by $20,000 to $24,072 and no county funds are required.
O. AGREEMENTS — CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children and Youth Services respectfully request the Commissioners approve provider agreements in the
amount of $489,600 for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the list of previously
approved providers. No county funds are required.
P. AGREEMENT — CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider agreement with
Familylinks for the provision of trauma -informed care and residential services for the period of
October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024. The contract authorization amount is $380,258 and no county
funds are required.
Q. ADDENDUMS — CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider agreement
addendums for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, with the list of previously approved
providers. The amount will increase by $235,000 and no county funds are required.
R. GRANT APPLICATION — CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children and Youth Services respectfully request the Commissioners' approval to submit a grant
application to the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) in the amount of $1,300 to
assist with costs associated with National Adoption Day. The one-time grant application does not have a
match requirement and no county funds are required.
S. ADDENDUM — HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an addendum with Domestic Violence
Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania to provide emergency housing to victims of domestic violence for
the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization amount will increase by
$10,000 to $52,000 and no county funds are required.
T. AGREEMENT — HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners enter into a provider agreement with Blueprints
for the administration of the Pennsylvania State Emergency Rental Assistance Program COVID-19 grant
to provide rental and utility assistance for the period of July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. The
contract authorization amount is $6,464,909.05 and no county funds are required.
U. ADDENDUM — HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully request the Commissioners approve an addendum with Connect, Inc. to
provide emergency housing for the period of January 29, 2020 through September 30, 2022. The contract
authorization amount will increase by $25,000 to $300,000 and no county funds are required.
V. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING — AGING SERVICES
Aging Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging for Covid-19 vaccine education as
well as vaccines for homebound seniors for the period of July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022. The
MOU authorization amount is $31,500 and no county funds are required.
W. ADDENDUM — PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the new price list for printing services and
printed forms with Blanc Printing Company for the period of September 1, 2022 through
August 31, 2023.
X. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Correctional Facility, respectfully request the Commissioners enter into an
agreement with Ideal Investigations & Security Group, LLC for the purpose of providing canine narcotic
searches on various days/times of the month with 1-2 sweeps planned. The total cost is $200/sweep and
will be paid from Inmate Welfare funds.
Y. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement
with Security Systems of America for the purpose of a necessary upgrade for our 3G Starlink fire
communicator on the fire alarm panel at 150 Airport Road. This will be a 36-month agreement effective
September 15, 2022 and shall automatically renew on a month -to -month basis unless written notice is
provided 30 days prior to the expiration of any term. The cost of the upgrade is $270 with a $10 fuel
surcharge being added to each service call and $36.40/month for monitoring services. Costs will be paid
from their operating budget.
Z. STATE CONTRACT — PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the purchase of one (1) smartphone from
AT&T Wireless for Ryan Anderson, Information Technology. The iPhone is $99.99 with activation and
the monthly service fee is $40. Costs will be charged to their operating budget.
AA. STATE CONTRACT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Court Administration, respectfully request the Commissioners approve the
purchase of one (1) 2023 Ford Transit 14-Passenger vehicle from Woltz & Wind Ford, Inc. for the
purpose of inmate transportation and jury transport. The total cost is $55,000 and will be paid from Act 13
funds.
BB. STATE CONTRACT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology and Public Safety, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve payment to Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI) in the amount of
$67,014 for software maintenance for the GIS software utilized by IT, Public Safety, Tax Assessment,
and Planning departments. Costs will be paid from the 911 account and funded by PEMA statewide
interconnectivity funds.