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AGENDA
1. Openine of Meeting
a. Prayer
b. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Approval of Meetine Minutes
Special Order of Business
Proclamation — Adoption Awareness Month
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
3. Public Comments
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 3.2022
The Rev. Calob Ramey
Claysville Christian Church
David Painter
Behavioral Health & Developmental Svcs.
Minute No. 1159 October 20, 2022
Anne Schlegel, Director
Children & Youth Services
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
S. Old Business
Bid Award
a. Courthouse Renovations
Bid Contract Extension
a. Wiring Services
b. Temporary Staffing Services
6. New Business
a. Board Reappointment —Chief Clerk
b. Authorization to Bid — Planning
c. Authorization to Bid — Planning
d. Abandonment Ordinance — Planning
e. Renewal Contract — Planning
f. Supplement — Planning
g. Lease — Finance
h. Application — Finance
i. Addendums — Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
j. Addendum — Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
k. Grant Application — Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
I. Grant Agreement — Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
m. Agreements — Human Services
n. Agreement — Children & Youth Services
o. Agreement — Children & Youth Services
p. Agreement — Purchasing
q. Renewal Agreement — Purchasing
r. Proposal — Purchasing
s. Agreement — Purchasing
t. Agreement — Purchasing
u. State Contract — Purchasing
v. State Contract — Purchasing
w. Resolution — Redevelopment Authority
7. Announcements
An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, following the agenda meeting to
discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will be immediately following
today's meeting. All county offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans
Day.
S. Solicitor
Tax refunds in the amount of $1,388.44
9. Adiournment
Minute No. 1159
October 20, 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 Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease representative
Lauren Mathews; Chief of Staff Mike Namie; Human Resources Director Shelh Arnold; Treasurer Tom
Flickinger; Deputy Controller Heather Sheader; Prothonotary Laura Hough and employee Tina Whited;
Veterans Affairs representative Leigh Mawhinney; Sheriff Anthony Andronas and Deputies Elizabeth
Davidson, Kristie Salzman and C.J. Zemalkowski;'Executive Secretaries Marie Trossman and Randi Marodi,
Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Secretary Paula Jansante; Planning representative Kalie Chasko; The Rev.
Gary Gibson of North Buffalo Presbyterian Church; Air Force representative Joshua Rush; WJPA
representative Joe Jasek and concerned citizens Bracken Burns, Kerry Gallick, John Gallick, Ashley Duff,
Bonnie Rankin, Susan Narelle, Becky Reid, Fred Bender, Susan Bender, Corey McConn, Ann Shaner,
Evelyn Salzman, Tess Salzman, Frank Wilkinson, Antoinette Fitch, Don Fitch, and Stephanie Rossi.
Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 2 p.m. and announced this meeting is
video and audio live -streamed via Facebook.
The Rev. Gary Gibson led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Rush led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1158 dated October 6, 2022.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi,.approving Minute No. 1158 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 certificate of recognition that was awarded to Deputy Elizabeth Davidson for her
outstanding service as the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) and Public Relations Deputy to
educate and train county employees and local schools oti how to protect themselves during a terroristic event.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi; approving the certificate.
a
Roll call votei.ta,ken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes;' MY. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan'— Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Maggi read a certificate of recognition that was awarded to Deputy Kristie Salzman and canine
officer Sammi for their outstanding service as the Explosive Detective and Tracking K-9 and their
commitment to providing safety and security for county employees.
Moved by Mr. Maggi; seconded by Mr. Sherman, approving the certificate.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Sheriff Anthony Adronas that the Commissioner for recognizing two of his outstanding deputies.
RECESS FOR PHOTOS
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following Washington County residents addressed the Commissioners during public comment:
Fred Bender said it is the responsibility of the people presenting a petition to do their research and it
is not the Commissioners' fault if that it wasn't prepared correctly. He said there are many Republicans,
Democrats, and Independents who are happy it's not on the ballot.
Stephanie Rossi talked about transparency regarding the mid-term elections and dates on mail -in
ballots. She requested that the Commissioners follow the law and direct the election director to segregate any
undated mail -in ballots.
Don Fitch spoke about national efforts to discredit the 2020 Presidential election. He discussed
Donald Trump's big he and pointed out that many of Trump's supporters have been charged in the January 6
insurrection. He called Trump a con artist who wants people to believe he is a victim of a politically
motivated witch-hunt.
Ashley Duff said Lycoming County is counting their 2020 Presidential election and another race and
York County will be counting ballots after this election. She talked about deficiencies with Washington
County's election process, and she asked the Commissioners to act and use their authority to bring back voter
confidence. She said they want to have confidence that their votes are being counted accurately.
Annie Shaner spoke about the rise of fascism, an extreme form of authoritarian rule linked to rabid
nationalism, around the world. She encouraged everyone to V-te
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER'S RESPONSE
Chairman Irey Vaughan said the undated ballots will
there is a resolution of the election lawsuits.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board I
Stephanie Paluda to the Southwest Corner V
Kresh, Cathi Kresh, Charlie Watts, Mary Lea Dutton,
.emain segregated until
adonand approval, of the appointment of
:)pm6tBoard, and the appointments of David
Hill, and Krys Soukup to the Canvass Board for
the 2022 General Election.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, Iseconded by Mr. Maggi, approvin;: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 Planning
Commission, to award the following_ construction contracts that were advertised by the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation (PADOT). Costs will be paid with 100% federal funds.
• Chartiers'#58 bridge, the City of Washington to Frank Gavlik & Sons, Inc. - $1,124,412.44.
• Chartiers #30'bridge, Cecil Township to Advanced Builders, Inc. - $1,318,606.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the construction contracts with the listed
vendors.
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 request in the amount of $300,000 to the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation (PADOT)under the Multi -Modal Transportation fund to replace the Raccoon
#28 bridge on Keys Road in Smith Township. Additional costs to complete the project including removal of
the existing structure and site preparation will be completed with Act 44/89 funds and in-house efforts.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving to submit a grant request to replace the
Raccoon #28 bridge.
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 advertise proposals for an independent state -certified general real estate
appraiser to determine the conservation easement value for properties submitted for agricultural conservation
easements.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise proposals for
an independent state -certified general real estate appraiser.
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 request in the amount of $1,120,000 under the Local Share
Grant Program for the rehabilitation of two dairy barns and Hall 1 at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
The total project cost is estimated to be $1,600,000 which will require a $480,000 match from Fair Gas Lease
and Act 13 Greenways monies. _
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approvy ; submit a grant request for the
rehabilitation of two dairy barns and Hall 1 at the W
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. V
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their
Public Safety, of a grant agreement with tl
Management Agency for the 2022 9-1-1 S
amount of $21,970 and will be for the per
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by
Commonwealth of
Interconnectivity grant px
Roll call vote taken
Mr. Sherman — Yes;
�_nier ierx present
Court Administron. of an
interest to C;ourthft l'echnolog14
annual summons produ . n from
from $4.02 to $3.60 witw�stima
October 20, 2022.
Moved by Mr. Sherman,
Inc. for the jury software.
Roll call vote taken:
Yes.
elation approval, on3 alf of Finance and
li46 - e_ r%sylvania, Pennsyl ua Emergency
mec' grant program. The agreement is in the
2023 thgh December 31, 2023.
�provmgx— Ont agreement with the
l�ement Ancv for the 2022 9-1-1 Statewide
[rs. Vaughan — Yes.
their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and
to die.agxeement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. (as successor-in-
J.) for the jury software. The addendum increases the number of
to 10,000 to reflect actual usage and decreases the per summons fee
nual cost of $36,000. The addendum will be effective
by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with Tyler Technologies,
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 of the County of Washington, of a resolution to amend the grant agreement
with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and
Rehabilitation Enhancement program. The resolution allocates unspent monies totaling $307,256 to three
existing projects for the 2021 and 2022 grant years.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution to amend the grant
agreement with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and
Rehabilitation Enhancement 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 Finance and
Tax Revenue, of a resolution reflecting required changes to the Local Tax Collection Law per Act 57 of 2022.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution reflecting changes to the
Local Tax Collection Law per Act 57 of 2022.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of the renewal of the Opt -Out rate for 2023 health insurance to remain the same at a monthly rate
of $200
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, a
insurance.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their
Resources, of the renewal of the annual cor
effective January 1, 2023 through Decemb
PPO Plan and the new monthly rates are as
• Employee — 3785.67
• Employee & Spa
• Employee & QWen) 9;
• Family —
In addition, the
may choose. 'T
•
Coverage with Highmark
Roll call vote
Mr. Sherman — Yes;
Motion carried unanimously.
Opt -Out rate for health
of Human
'Cross Blue Shietwr medical coverage
will increase by 4% for the Highmark
that salaried employees and elected officials
ded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal contract for medical
Shield.
Vaughan — Yes.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of the renewal of the annual contract with Highmark Freedom PPO Blue for retirees over 65
effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The rate will increase by 3% and the monthly rate is
$167 per member.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal contract with Highmark
Freedom PPO Blue.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of the renewal of the annual contract with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for vision coverage
effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The premium will increase by 20% and the monthly
rate will be as follows:
• Employee — $4.78
• Employee & Spouse — $13.80
• Employee & Child(ren) — $13.80
• Family — $13.80
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal contract for vision
coverage with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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 proval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of the renewal of the annual contract with United Conca�ds�afor dental coverage effective
January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. There will be no ehan-ft-in the premium. This contract will
also include an option for salaried and elected officials to pure -se an enhanced plan at the employee's
expense. `
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Mag;pproving the renewontract for dental coverage
with United Concordia.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan� '
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board forir con tion andf roval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of the renewal of o utnt contract with ColoS�ipplemdta1 Insurance for the 2023
voluntary benefits effecnv J -i6ary 1, 23 through-1- e inner 31 023,.
Moved by Mr. Sherrtza , seconde�ly Mr. Maw, approving threnewal contract with Colonial
Supplemental Insurance.
Roll call-votelaeu. - `~
Mrltean Yes;Mr Maggt Yes, Mrs. Vgliah —Yes.
MoA6 carried unantmo ly.
Chief Clerl resented to the Bard for t6ir consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of the rc n'w of the ann� contract with. 1."he Standard for life, .AD&D, and long-term disability
insurance effective Janua ` <t2023h December 31, 2023. There will be no change in the premium.
Moved by Mr. She s ��I ed by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal contract with The Standard.
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 the following provider agreement addendums for a total increase of
$138,180 for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. No additional county funds axe required.
PROVIDER
accessAbilities, Inc.
Crossroads Speech & Hearing, Inc.
Diversified Human Services, Inc. (EI)
Diversified Human Services, Inc. (ID)
Pediatric Therapy Professionals, Inc.
ORIGINAL
AMOUNT
$184,370
16,995
225,055
15,000
78,060
ADJUSTED
AMOUNT
$214,214
17,552
244,062
15,112
114,905
Therapeutic Early Intervention Service Provider 118,400 144,610
Washington Communities Human Services, Inc. 32,000 57,605
TOTAL $669,880 $808,060
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the above provider agreement
addendums.
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, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
No additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER AMOUNT
Children's Institute of Pittsburgh — Care Coordination $150,000
People R Us 100,000
Children's Institute of Pittsburgh — In -Home Family Services ;1 400,000
TEAL $650.000
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, appfving thovider agreements listed.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board
Youth Services, of a provider agreement ac
for Families to add generalized recruitment
June 30, 2023. The contract authorization
required.
Moved by Mr. Sherri seconded
Three Rivers Adoption Coil. dba T
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shemik -es; Mr. 1VI T
their consideatt approval, on be of Children and
jUm with Threers Adoption Council dba TRAC Services
the pe _retCirn services riod of July 1, 2022 through
ftt willm unchang and no additional county funds are
by Mr.
Services
Yes.
agreement addendum with
Chief C%presented to t $oard't their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and
Youth Services, of reement wit ebra Ir6k s-Boles and the University of Pittsburgh's School of Social
Work for Ms. Eckels- to become,,x -time student at the University's graduate education program,
Child Welfare Education f Leaders(CWEL). This agreement will commence on August 3, 2022 and will
end upon Ms. Eckels-Boles gratuatit��or withdrawal from the program. No additional county funds are
required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Debra Eckels-Boles
and the University of Pittsburgh's School of Social Work.
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 the request for quotes (RFQs) for engineering services, consulting, and bid specs
for Washington County.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for engineering
services, consulting, and bid specs.
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 Treasurer, to enter into an agreement with RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc., State College, PA for
credit card terminal pay processing integration for their MSB pay terminal with RBA's online payment
modules. The total cost is $8,500 and will be funded from their operating budget.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with RBA Professional
Data Systems, 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 the renewal of the maintenance agreement for the CAD System with Intergraph
Corporation, Madison, Ala. effective from October 20, 2022 through December 31, 2023. The total amount
is $295,343.52 and will be paid from Public Safety's operating budget. The equipment and software were
purchased in 2006 at a cost of approximately $1.8 million. The purpose of this maintenance is to keep the
system up to date.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi,
agreement with Intergraph Corporation for the CAD Sys
Roll call vote taken:`
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs Va
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board-fox_their consic
the Coroner, of a task tracker agreement wtthGohero, San
project management system upgrade within
The total amount is $29,550 and will be paid:
Moved by Mr. Sherq aded by
Roll call vote take
Mr. Sherman — Y
Motion carried unanim
Clueerk preser ied:4e
Information hnology, of arm
Virginia Inc. dlsgra, Atlanta,
October 1, 2022 Ur -year
operating budget.
Moved by Mr. Sherman:
West Virginia Inc. dba Segra
Roll call vote taken:
— Yes.
renewal of the maintenance
approval, on be%i f of Purchasing and
for implementation of a task and
,,utilize effective October 20, 2022.
the aement with Cohero.
by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with Lumos Networks of
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 the purchase of a 2022 Emergency Responder vehicle at a cost of $55,181.56 from Tri State
Ford, Inc., Kittanning, PA. The total cost will be paid from HAZMAT funds. The proposed purchase will
be made via PA State Contract/COSTARS 13 and therefore does not require bidding.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of a 2022 Emergency
Responder vehicle.
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, October 19, 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
2:39 p.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
ATTEST:
CHIEF
, 2022
OLD BUSINESS
November 3, 2022
A. BID AWARD
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners award the bid for the Courthouse renovations for
Courtrooms 6 and 7 to Stonemile Group, Inc., Canonsburg, PA. The total amount of the base bid is
$2,466,834 and $150,000 for Alternate #3, for a total project cost of $2,616,834. This project will be paid
from ARPA funds. All items have been awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidders
meeting specifications.
B. BID CONTRACT EXTENSION
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
extension of our current bid contract for wiring services with the following vendors effective
January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. All work will be done on a "Time and Material" basis per
their submitted hourly rates.
• Computec Technical Solutions, Inc., Eighty Four, PA
• Information Technologies Services, Carnegie, PA
• North Star Communications, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
C. BID CONTRACT EXTENSION
Purchasing, on behalf of Human Resources, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the extension
of our current bid contract with Express Employment Professionals, Washington, PA, for temporary staffing
services at a percentage markup from the current Washington County employee rate. This contract will be
effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
NEW BUSINESS
November 3, 2022
A. BOARD REAPPOINTMENT — CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the reappointment of Brandi Miller to the
Children and Youth Services Advisory Board.
B. AUTHORIZATION TO BID — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve authorization to bid on the Cross Creek Park
Lakeshore Trail project. Approval to bid was received from DCNR per the grant award of $250,000 for
the anticipated $900,000 project. Costs will be paid from the DCNR grant and Cross Creek gas lease
funds.
C. AUTHORIZATION TO BID — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve authorization to bid for repairs to the Draft
Horse barn at the Washington County Fairgrounds including support post replacement, roof replacement,
and two new cupolas for venting. Costs will be paid with a LSA grant and fair gas lease/greenways
funds.
D. ABANDONMENT ORDINANCE — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the abandonment and removal of two bridges
that no longer carry vehicular traffic, as per Section 2634 of the County Code and Washington County
ordinance that was approved at the public meeting on September 16, 2021.
• Raccoon 5, Hanover Township (BMS 62 7212 0861 4005). The advertisement of this bridge
removal is recommended prior to recording
• Peters 1, Union Township (BMS 62 7228 0844 4001). The advertisement of this bridge removal
is recommended prior to recording.
E. RENEWAL CONTRACT — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a one-year contract renewal with Harshman
CE Group for survey services on farms being preserved under the Farmland Preservation Program. The
contract will be extended to January 21, 2024, allowing for continuity on farms currently going through
the easement process. All terms and conditions of the original contract remain in effect.
F. SUPPLEMENT — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a supplement with Herbert, Rowland, and
Grubic, Inc. in the amount of $30,657.31 for construction consultation services of the Chartiers #58
bridge in the City of Washington. Costs will be paid 100% federal funds.
G. LEASE — FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, as agent for
Washington County Airport, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a land lease with Chapman
Corporation for the defined land area of Hangar #16. The lease is for an initial term of 20 years beginning
on June 1, 2022 and will be in the amount of $922.96/month. Triennially, rent will be adjusted based on
Consumer Price Index for Urban Consumers (CPI-U) but will never be less than the previous period.
H. APPLICATION — FINANCE
Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an application for Local Assistance and Tribal
Consistency Fund monies made available under the American Rescue Plan Act. The predetermined
allocation for Washington County is $50,000 for the fiscal year 2022 and $50,000 for the fiscal year 2023.
I. ADDENDUMS — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health and Developmental 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 contract authorization amount will increase from $3,284,105 to $3,810,491 and
no county funds are required.
ADDENDUM — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
provider agreement addendum with accessAbilities, Inc. to add the Early Intervention Service of Special
Instruction Behavior 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.
K. GRANT APPLICATION — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners' approval to
submit a grant application to the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse to assist with meeting new
federal crisis regulations, the addition of the 9-8-8 National Mental Health Crisis Line, and national best
practices. The grant will run until June 30, 2025, with awards of up to $300,000. There is no match
requirement, and no county funds are required.
L. GRANT AGREEMENT — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners enter into an
agreement with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for the implementation
of a Crisis Intervention Team Train the Trainer Program for the period of October 1, 2022 through
September 30, 2023. The contract authorization amount is $19,413 and no county funds are required.
M. AGREEMENTS — HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners enter into agreements, with the list of
previously approved providers, in the amount of $288,500 for emergency shelter services for the period of
July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023. The funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) and no county funds are required.
N. AGREEMENT — CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider agreement with
Life Span Family Services for foster care placement services for the period of July 1, 2022 through
June 30, 2023. The contract authorization amount is $400,000 and no county funds are required.
O. AGREEMENT — CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider agreement with
Blueprints for the provision of the Mockingbird Foster Care delivery model for children with complex
needs in foster care placement for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract
authorization amount is $200,000 and no county funds are required.
P. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Human Resources, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the
extension of our current agreement with Time Savers, Inc. for providing after-hours drug and alcohol
screening for employees on an as -needed basis. This agreement will be effective
January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Q. RENEWAL AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a renewal agreement with Joyce and Aaron
Stimmell for records storage. This agreement will be effective July 1, 2021 through June 31, 2023 for a
total monthly rent of $5,548.66, with the option to renew for an additional one-year term.
R. PROPOSAL — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Law Library/Records Center, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve a proposal from Scantek, Inc. for scanning, storage, and file retrieval. The total amount is
$14,310, plus $2.50/box for retrieval and $0.25/page for scanning. Costs will be paid with American
Rescue Plan Act funds.
S. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Adult Probation, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the extension
of our current agreement with Lobbyguard for a kiosk -based scheduling system effective through
December 31, 2023. The total cost is $6,060 with an annual recurring cost of $3,060 for software and
support. Costs will be paid via Act 35 funds.
T. AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a professional
services agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting by and through the Pennsylvania
State Police, for developing, managing, and maintaining a wireless communications network throughout
the Commonwealth known as the Statewide Radio Network or "PA StarNet." This agreement shall
remain in effect for a period of 20 years unless terminated by either party in writing at least 180 days
prior to the expiration of the agreement. There is no cost to the county.
U. STATE CONTRACT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Human Services, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the purchase
of one (1) iPhone from Verizon Wireless for the Deputy Director, Jason Bercini. The service fee is
$39.99/month and costs will be charged to their operating budget.
V. STATE CONTRACT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the purchase of
one (1) 2022 Ford F250 Crewcab vehicle (with emergency upgrades) from Tri State Ford, Inc. The total
cost is $76,745 and will be paid from HAZMAT funds.
W. RESOLUTION — REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington (RACW) respectfully requests the
Commissioners adopt a resolution approving the amendments and revisions to the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), which are part of the County's consolidated and annual action plans.