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AGENDA
1. Opening of Meeting
a. Prayer
b. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Special Order of Business
Proclamation — Domestic Violence Awareness Month
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
3. Public Comments
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 6.2022
The Rev. Dr. Scott Shetter
The Church of the Covenant
Don Bailey
Young Marines
Minute No. 1157 September 15, 2022
Alexandra Brooks, Director of Prevention
Domestic Violence Services of SWPA
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. Joint Municipal Purchasing Program
Bid Contract Extension
a. Plumbing Services
b. Floor Mats & Uniforms
Bid Reiection
a. Cross Creek Fence Project
6. New Business
a. Approval —Chief Clerk
b. Agreement —Chief Clerk
c. Supplement — Planning
d. Agreement — Planning
e. Matching Funds — Finance
f. Agreement — Finance
g. Application — Finance
h. Resolution — Finance
i. Agreements — Children & Youth Services
j. Agreement — Children & Youth Services
k. Addendum — Children & Youth Services
I. Addendum — Human Services
m. Authorization to Advertise — Purchasing
n. Authorization to Advertise — Purchasing
o. Authorization to Advertise — Purchasing
p. Authorization to Advertise — Purchasing
q. Authorization to Pay - Purchasing
r. Agreement — Purchasing
s. Addendum — Purchasing
t. Addendum — Purchasing
u. Addendum — Purchasing
7. Announcements
An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, following the agenda meeting to
discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting has been canceled. All county
offices will be closed on Monday, October 10, 2022, in observance of Columbus Day.
8. Solicitor
Tax refunds in the amount of $1,243.14.
9. Adiournment
Minute No. 1157
September 15, 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; BHDS Director Jennifer Scott and employees Mary Jo Patrick -
Hatfield and Theresa Frisco; Prothonotary Laura Hough and employee Tina Whited; Sheriff representatives
Ron Aiello and Ryan McWreath; SWPA Area Agency on Aging representatives Matt Uram and Kathy
Constantino; Executive Secretaries Randi Marodi and Patrick Geho; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin;
Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Planning representative Kalie Chasko; The Rev. Dr. Ann Schmid
of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church; American Legion Post #639 representative Pete Zayas; WJPA
representative Joe Jasek and concerned citizens Leo Trich, Dominik Wrobel, Fern Sibert, Jim Piper, Fred
Bender, Susan Bender, Bruce Bandel, Mary Lorenz, Mary Gordon, Liz Molinaro, Ben Bright, Shawn Ranieri,
Sam Yareck, Antoinette Fitch, Donald Fitch, Carolyn Snyder, Ronald Snyder, John Hudock, Phyllis Waller,
Ardella Bryant, Andrew Goudy, Ann Shaner and Thomas O. Vreeland of Bassi Vreeland & Associates.
Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximate Win. and announced this meeting is
video and audio live -streamed via Facebook.
The Rev. Dr. Ann Schmid led the meeting with a Ka`
Mr. Zayas led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approvmlliute No. 1156 dated t 18, 2022.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Mag �, z rovin �� ute No. 11 written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi —vsk
Vaughan
Motion carried unanimously.
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SPECIAL ORDER OF B
Mr. Sherman read darn declaring ___. - of S ber 2022, as "Suicide Awareness and
Prevention" month.
Moved by Mr. Sherma�cond 4, Mr Mag� proving the proclamation.
Roll ca r�
Mr. an — Magg='es; Mrs liarf —Yes.
Mo married unammaw.
Behaviora r th and Deve ental ices Director, Jennifer Scott, accepted the proclamation,
along with Mary Jo d, Lisa M11 Viand Theresa Frisco. Ms. Scott thanked the Commissioners for their
ongoing support. Suici 61 s not dz ate and our office takes this very passionately. A crisis
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intervention text line was irisr3-0i
e younger population who will use that line of communication rather
,than calling in. BHDS has alered with an organization called Peyton's Heart. Peyton was a young
child who was a victim of bullying that took his own life. This is a nationwide group across the country that
places crocheted hearts amongst rocks for people to find. Attached to the hearts are inspirational notes i.e.,
kind words cost nothing, and your life matters.
Mary Jo Hatfield also announced her office will be participating in a suicide walk and that they
received a small mini -grant for an event next May in regard to mental health and suicide awareness.
Washington Drug and Alcohol was also asked to share in this endeavor to help plan and participate.
Mr. Maggi read a proclamation declaring the week of September 18 through September 24, 2022 as
"Employ the Older Workers" week.
Moved by Mr. Maggi; seconded by Mr. Sherman, approving the proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Accepting this proclamation was Job Developer for SW PA Area Agency on Aging Matt Uram,
Title V Job Developer and Kathy Constantino, the Administrator at SWPA Area Agency on Aging.
Mr. Uram addressed the audience and announced the problem in Washington County is workforce
participation. The 18 to 45-year-old identities are changing. He stated we need to identify ourselves in a
profession. He mentioned our seniors are the matriarchs and patriarchs and carry the demographic. If
people are not working, there's despair if we do not have a purpose in our life. Mr. Uram concluded that he
appreciates the relationship that we have with Area Agency on Aging and we cannot do it alone. There is
despair if we do not have a purpose in our lives. We need the relationships in our county, and in our agency
and will get the job done for seniors. However, the seniors are getting the job done for us.
Mrs. Vaughan introduced our former state representative Leo Trich along with a German student
Dominik Wrobel. Mr. Trich is working as a volunteer with the World Affairs Council in Pittsburgh, and they
in turn have been working with a counterpart of theirs in Europe. Mr. Trich stated we are trying to get young
people from our country to have a better understanding of young pe from other countries. Mx. Wrobel
has helped us with student forums and meeting virtually with hig �ol students. He has been here for
about ten weeks from Bonn, Germany, visiting the different le Pvernment. Mr. Wrobel has already
graduated with an economics degree, and he will be
will be studying economics and public policy.
Mr. Wrobel thanked everyone for having
great experience so far. He a]
his visit.
RECESS FOR PHOTOS
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following WAtO;.
Fern Sibert of Clean'
highways in Wasl#n pCou:
also in favor x to �
Fred Wider spoke a
Shawn ri, a corn
during the past two tions.
Ethics Board consistiri tw
Mary Gordon said l
about the voting machines be
allowing him to sp
program in three weeks. He
stated this has been a
o learn a lot during
during public comment:
flyers about cleaning up litter along the
:ase the littering fine from $250 to $2,500. She is
the need for the separation of church and state.
:)n t ,lhe Democratic party, criticized both parties for their failures
°ryone -needs to work together and he asked the Board to create an
ts, two Republicans, and two Independents.
altered over the years and asked that the referendum question
Sam Yarek, who volunteered to collect signatures for an election referendum, stated this is not a party
issue, but an issue of transparency versus honesty. He said a lot of people want the referendum added to the
ballot.
Don Fitch explained that many people lack knowledge of basic civics and discussed lies about election
fraud.
Antionette Fitch spoke about the negative effect conservative grassroots groups have had on
Pennsylvania.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER'S RESPONSE
Commissioner Irey Vaughan addressed the issue raised by Fern Sibert and said the Board does not
have the authority to increase littering fines, because this is a state legislative responsibility.
THE SOLICITOR'S RESPONSE
Solicitor Grimm addressed the legality of the question to eliminate electronic voting machines on the
November ballot as follows:
First, the law clearly prohibits referenda regarding whether to use electronic voting systems. The
Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the case of Ku�Znik v. 1rIestmoreland County Board of Commissioners held that
conditioning the use of electronic voting systems on the result of a referendum was barred by the federal law
known as the Help America Vote Act (HAVA), which requires the adoption of electronic voting systems.
Specifically, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court determined that holding such a referendum "would
directly impede the goals of the HAVA legislation, including and most importantly accessibility for disabled
voters." Accordingly, the Court held that HAVA preempts the referendum requirements of Article XI -A of
the PA election code. The Court also concluded that two separate systems of voting — with a HAVA-
compliant system for federal elections and a separate mechanical lever system for municipal elections —
violates the unitary voting requirements of Pennsylvania law and under xuned the improved voter access
requirements found in HAVA. In essence, counties are required to same system for both general and
municipal elections.
Because the referendum provision of 25 P.S. § 30 'has been mpted by federal law, any
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referendum conducted under this provision would se egal purposeuld therefore be nonbinding
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and advisory only. The Commonwealth Court of Plvania has held that btx ` of election lack the legal
authority to place nonbinding referendum questions on ots. In the of He School District P.
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Election Board of Lancaster County. Thus, the KuZnzk and He c�: ake clear that and of Elections,
should reject any petition requesting placA-1, f a re en re that petition reli on the statutory
authority for referenda found at 25 P.S. 5 3.'�
Even if such a referendu were to be peitted b� wand petition sheets submitted on
September 9, 2022 were in in, they- urn��er of signatures required. Pursuant
to PS 25 3031.4 (e), the " ' on mustYA igned b ;_ ed regist"electors of the county equal in
number to at least 10% of th dal num `i of elector` _ o voted in the said county at the last preceding
general or mumci a � crion 5, _ re req based on the 2021 election votes cast. The
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petitions sub - 4,03tures;� s 1,� less than the required number.
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It has als� n requested =i e peg sheets submitted on July 21, 2022 and September 9, 2022 be
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combined in or achieve the re6 ed nu of signatures. However, the petition sheets from July 21,
2022 were submrtte= „t not accepte s the sheets contained material defects to include the following:
• City, borough, or cluded for signer 1 under 25 PS 2868
• Date of signing not in 1il'under 25 PS 2868
• Circulator's statement not +included 2 under 25 PS 2869
Based on all of the above, this question will not appear on the November 8, 2022 ballot in Washington
County.
OLD BUSINESS
BID AWARD
Solicitor Grimm recommended to the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, that 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving that the county may make a direct
purchase for lumber supplies and services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
BID CONTRACT EXTENSION
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and the Correctional Facility,
approve the extension of our bid contract for bread products and new pricing list with Bimbo Bakeries USA,
Inc., Albany, NY effective October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024. All other terms and conditions of
the current agreement remain in full force. This service for the Correctional Facility was approved at the
Prison Board meeting held on September 14, 2022, Minute No. PB 9-14-22.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the extension of the bid contract with
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
BID REJECTION
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on beha f arch , to reject all bids for the
Courthouse, Courtrooms #6 and #7 renovations, and a fh" ize rebiddinjMere were errors in the
submitted bid prices.
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Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Ma pproving the bid rejefor the Courthouse,
Courtrooms #6 and #7 renovations.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Y� r Vaughan
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS Mi,
Chief Clerk prese the cl for thei a do proval, of the Washington County
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Emergency Operations P1a�OP), w is design e�comply with all applicable state and county
regulations and provides the pies an oedures to x followed in dealing with emergencies, disasters,
and terroristic eve v
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DIY Sie second by Mr �p oving the Washington County Emergency
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Operations
Roll ca�e taken:
Mr. ShermW Yes; Mr. Maw Yes, Vaughan — Yes.
Motionimously.
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Chief Clerk presente and for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning
Commission, of authorization to 40irtise for qualified engineering firms to design the following three bridge
projects:
! ■ Cross Creek 33, Cross Creek Township (replacement)
■ Raccoon 23, Burgettstown Borough (replacement)
■ Pike 1, Coal Center Borough (rehabilitation historic truss)
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the authorization to advertise.
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 change order in the amount of $27,939.17 with UHL Construction for additional work
items (electrical, plumbing, column repair, and concrete) on the rehabilitation of Hall 3. The revised contract
amount of $673,423.17 will be paid with LSA grant funds and Fair Gas Lease and Greenways funds.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the change order with UHL
Construction.
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 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving to submit a grant to DCNR for shelters
and water lines at Thompson Hillin Cross Creek Park.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their considers
Court Administration, of an amendment with nCourt, LLC_ tip end
amendment is at no cost to the County and benefits m of the pu
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. M approving the
Roll call vote taken: w __
Mr. Sherman —Yes; Mr. Maggi —Yes; Mrs. Vaug� Yes
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board
Voter Registration/Elections, of an applica
Department of State for the
amount of $17,881.31 and
Commonwealth of
Redevelopment AuthbW
and memorandum of tI
change of the tenant to
on behalf of Finance and
thresholds for fees. The
ing filings.
tent with nCourt, LLC.
on behalf of Finance and
of Pennsylvania,
awcation and agreement are in the
September 30, 2023.
application and agreement with the
2022 Election Security grant program.
consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and the
ashington County Airport, of an addendum to the lease agreement
and Aviation for hangar #1. The addendum recognizes a legal name
, LLC d/b/a Skyward Aviation as well as better defines the leased
property description with all o ms and conditions remaining the same. This approval also covers all
other related documents to be executed related to the above -mentioned matter.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum to the lease agreement and
memorandum of the lease with Skyward Aviation for hangar #1.
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
Redevelopment Authority as agent for Washington County Airport, of an addendum to the lease agreement
and memorandum of the lease with Skyward Aviation for 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum to the lease agreement and
memorandum of the lease with Skyward Aviation for hangar #3.
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 Redevelopment Authority as agent for Washington County Airport, of a landlord's agreement, consent,
and subordination with Meridian Bank for hangar #1. 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the landlord's agreement, consent, and
subordination with Meridian Bank for hangar #1.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their co
the Redevelopment Authority as agent for Washington
and subordination with Meridian Bank for hangar #3
Meridian Bank and RSB Investments, LLC, a tenant m
covers all other related documents to be executed relate
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded
subordination with Meridian Bank for han��
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes;
Motion carried unan�
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ment is related to a transaction between
Oashington County Airport. This approval also
the above -mentioned matter.
Maggi, approving the landlord wavier and consent with
Roll call voter:
Mr. Sherman r. Ma ZA Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unA�.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and
the Redevelopment Authority as agent for Washington County Airport, of 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the landlord wavier and consent with
Meridian Bank for the fuel farm.
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 Redevelopment Authority as agent for Washington County Airport, of 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the landlord wavier and consent with
Meridian Bank for the ABC hangar.
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 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum to the revised engagement
letter with Maher Duessel.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Y
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their
Health and Developmental Services, of the followin
through June 30, 2023. No additional county funds
PROVIDER
Arc Human Services, Inc.
The CARE Center, Inc. dba SPHS
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Y
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Motion carried unat
Chief C s4
Health and ipmenta
period of J�r 2021 throw
$24,072 and nMi" 4itional c
Moved by�,Sheri
The CARE Center_
Roll call vote take
Mr. Sherman — Yes;
Motion carried unar
der agreements
uired.
on behalf of Behavioral
of July 1, 2022
AMOUNT
$ 91,617
24,072
S115.689
agreements listed.
,ation and approval, on behalf of Behavioral
it addendum with The CARE Center for the
authorization amount will decrease by $20,000 to
approving the provider agreement addendum with
Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
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, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
No additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER
UPMC — Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission
Wesley Family Services
AMOUNT
$100,000
249,600
140,000
TOTAL $489.600
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 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 additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with Familylinks.
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 agreement addendums for a total increase of $235,000 for the
period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. No additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER
Adelphoi Placement
Justice Works
UPMC
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr.
addendums.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi —
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board
Youth Services, to submit a gr '°
PtioN:
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the amount of $1,300 to a 'ith cos
application does not have aFxh requirf
Moved by Mr.
Adoption and
Chief Clerk
Services, of an
emergency housinim g to victim'
contract authorization amount
required.
ORIGINAL ADJUSTED
AMC +TT AMOUNT
$0 $2,250,000
475,000
22,000
$2,747,000
r agreement
on behalf of Children and
Network (SWAN) in
The one-time grant
.nty funds are required.
the grant application to the Statewide
d for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania to provide
violence for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022.
;e by $10,000 to $52,000 and no additional county funds are
The
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with Domestic Violence
Services of Southwestern 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 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
additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with Blueprints.
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 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 additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with Connect, 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 an ftproval, on behalf of Aging Services,
of a memorandum of understanding with the Southwestern Penny a Area Agency on Aging for COVID-
19 vaccine education as well as vaccines for homebound senio Via-mount
eriod of July 1, 2022 through
September 30, 2022. The memorandum of understandin izais $31,500 and no additional
county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. '�� approving the me dum of understanding with
the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Agi4, ,,,
Roll call vote taken:��.
Mr. Sherman —Yes; Mr. MaggiMrs. Vaugha& 4
Motion carried unanimously.Mt
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for : igir con motion anda-roval, on behalf of the Purchasing,
of the new price list for prints and p��forms nc P g Company, Bridgeville, PA for
the period of September 1 throb u ust 3
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Moved by Mr. She t4_ second y Mr. Mai pproving the new price list for printing services
and printed forms with Blanc g Gx ny.
Roll ca]
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Mr. an Magma es, Mrs 4�harm— Yes.
Mo" carried unanin"
Chief Cler _sented to thrd fore consideration and approval, on behalf of the Purchasing
and the Correctional :ty, to enter an agreement with Ideal Investigations & Security Group, LLC.,
White Oak, PA. for the se of p ding canine narcotic searches on various days/times of the month
with 1-2 sweeps planned. tlot is $200 per sweep and will be paid from inmate welfare funds. This
service for the Correctional Faci{as approved at the Prison Board meeting held on August 30, 2022,
Minute No. PB 8-30-22.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mx. Maggi, approving the agreement with Ideal Investigations &
Security Group, 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 the Purchasing
and Public Safety, of an agreement with Security Systems of America, Pittsburgh, PA. for the purpose of a
necessary upgrade for our 3G Starlink fire communicator on the fire alarm panel at 150 Airport Road which
is scheduled to reach end -of -life late this year. 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 total 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Security Systems of
America.
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
Information Technology, of the purchase of one smartphone with activation from AT&T to be utilized by
Ryan Anderson. The smartphone will be 99.99 and the monthly cost of service is $40.00, including unlimited
talk, text, data, and mobile hot spot. Costs will be paid from their operating budget.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of a smartphone from
AT&T.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Y
Motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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.
SOLICITOR
None.
There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
3:06 p.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
2022
OLD BUSINESS
October 6, 2022
A. BID AWARD
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners award the bid for products under the "Joint Municipal
Purchasing Program" for Washington County to the following vendors based on their per unit cost as
submitted in their bid proposals:
• Compass Minerals America Inc., Overland Park, KS
• Laural Aggregates, Morgantown, WV
• Hei-Way LLC., Sarver, PA
• Reed Oil, New Castle PA
These contracts will be effective from October 6, 2022 through September 30, 2023, at an approximate cost
of $10,000/year. All items have been awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidders
meeting specifications.
B. BID CONTRACT EXTENSION
Purchasing, on behalf of Building and Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
extension of our current bid contract for plumbing services with McVehil Plumbing, Heating & Supply Co.,
Inc., Washington, PA. effective November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023. All work will be done on a
"Time and Material" basis and all material is at a 15% discount from the list price.
C. BID CONTRACT EXTENSION
Purchasing, on behalf of Building and Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
extension of our current service agreement for the rental of floor mats and uniforms with Cintas Corporation,
Bridgeville, PA. at their submitted 2022 "per unit" costs. This extension will continue through
December 31, 2023, with the option to extend year to year unless canceled by providing a 30-day written
notice. The cost is approximately $4,500/year.
D. BID REJECTION
Purchasing, on behalf of the Planning Commission, respectfully requests the Commissioners reject all bids
for the Cross Creek fence project and authorize rebidding. Bids came in over budget.
NEW BUSINESS
October 6, 2022
A. APPROVAL — CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Coroner, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the cost of
training for three deputy coroners (Billy Jack McKay, Aubrey Onorato, and Rodney Bush) to attend
Allegheny County's Office of the Medical Examiner's 2022 Continuing Education Event. The cost will
be $100/per person, plus mileage, and will be paid from their operating budget.
B. AGREEMENT — CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Controller, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
agreement with Michael Clarke, Esq. to provide solicitor services for the Controller's office. The
agreement is in the amount of $300/month, is effective October 6, 2022, and shall be continuous
until terminated by either parry.
C. SUPPLEMENT — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a cost supplement in the amount of $25,435.42
to Gibson Thomas Engineering for construction consultation services on the Chartiers #30, Hess bridge in
Cecil Township. Costs will be paid 100% federal funds.
D. AGREEMENT — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with the Southwestern
Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) for the 2022-2024 Unified Work Program reimbursement in the total
amount of $35,568. The fiscal year 2022-2023 and fiscal year 2023-2024 invoicing will reflect $17,784
and $4,446 in -kind match respectively.
E. MATCHING FUNDS — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of Aging Services, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a local match in
the amount of $4,752 for a local share account (LSA) funded project at Cross Creek Senior Center. The
local match will be funded by the 2022-23 capital assistance grant.
F. AGREEMENT — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington as agent for the
Washington County Airport, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a line extension agreement
with Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Inc. and approve a resolution permitting the Finance Director Joshua
Hatfield to electronically sign the agreement on behalf of the County. The agreement is in the amount of
$5,296.87 and will be funded by a combination of a Bureau of Aviation capital grant and Act 13 monies.
G. APPLICATION — FINANCE
Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an application with the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for the local law
enforcement support grant program. The application is in development and will not exceed the allowable
maximum award amount set by the funding source.
H. RESOLUTION — FINANCE
Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a resolution to supplement program guidelines
for the Washington County C-PACE Program in accordance with amended Title 12 of the Pennsylvania
Consolidated Statutes.
I. AGREEMENTS — CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider agreements in the
amount of $425,000 for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the list of previously
approved providers. No County funds are required.
AGREEMENT — CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider agreement with
UPMC Western Behavioral Health for the provision of foster care placement services for the period of
September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract authorization amount is $100,000 and no county
funds are required.
K. ADDENDUM — CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider agreement
addendum with Washington Hospital Teen Outreach to add reimbursable mileage for youths placed
outside of the county for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract authorization
amount will remain the same and no County funds are required.
L. ADDENDUM — HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an addendum with the Washington
County Transportation Authority to administer the Medical Assistance Transportation Program for the
period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization amount will increase by
$113,534 to $1,925,000 and no county funds are required.
M. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE — PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for bids for electrical work
for Washington County.
N. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE — PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for bids for kitchen and
housekeeping supplies for Washington County.
O. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE — PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for bids for promotional
items for Washington County.
P. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Court Administration, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the
advertising for requests for proposals (RFPs) for office space for MDJ Manfredi (27-3-05).
Q. AUTHORIZATION TO PAY — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Elections/Voter Registration, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve
payments to ES&S in the amount of $42,260 for support for our November 8, 2022 election. Costs will
be paid from their operating budget.
• Logic and Accuracy Testing of Voting Equipment - $1,795 a day per technician — quoted for the
quantity of 17 days for a total of $30,515.
• Public Testing of Voting Equipment - $1,795 a day per technician — quoted for the quantity of one
day for a total of $1,795.
• Election Day Site Support — $4,975 per technician — quoted for two technicians for a total of
$9,950.
R. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the
renewal agreement with Brian Norris Consulting Services to provide the Courts with web services, as
well as maintenance and support for the Electronic Retrieval System (ERS). This agreement will be
effective through December 31, 2023, with a not to exceed amount of $25,000.
S. ADDENDUM — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Courts, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve addendum #2 to
our current lease agreement with Mountain Capital Partners, LLC for MDJ Melograne (27-3-01) to
eliminate the additional weekly cleaning and disinfecting services to two times per week. This agreement
is effective November 1, 2022 through March 31, 2024 under the same terms and conditions.
T. ADDENDUM — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Courts, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve addendum #2 to
our current lease agreement with ABC&D Properties #28, LLC for MDJ Havelka (27-3-07) to eliminate
the additional weekly cleaning and disinfecting services to two times per week. This agreement is
effective from November 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024 under the same terms and conditions.
U. ADDENDUM — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Courts, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve addendum #4 to
our current lease agreement with Gross Industrial Construction Co., Inc. for MDJ Bruner (27-3-10) to
eliminate the additional weekly cleaning and disinfecting services to two times per week. This agreement
is effective November 1, 2022 through February 28, 2026 under the same terms and conditions.