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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 914 - 11-17-2011 - COMMISSIONER178 M I N U TE B O 0 K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Minute No. 914 Washington County Commissioners Washington, Pennsylvania, November 17, 2011 The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Larry Maggi, Bracken Burns and Diana Irey Vaughan. Also being present: ScottTergus, Director of Administration; Mary Helicke, Chief Clerk; Lynn DeHaven, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; JoAnn Metz, Commissioners' Office; Debbie Bardella, Recorder of Deeds; Bob Griffin, Redevelopment Authority; Chuck Nicholls, Director of Human Resources; Carl Maggi, American Legion, Post 391; Tim Kimmel, Director of Human Services; Melanie Thomas Finney, Planning Commission; Deputy Don Jones; Frank Byrd, Robert Donnan, John Adams, and Harry Sabatasse, interested citizens; Jim Jefferson, WJPA and Barbara Miller, Observer - Reporter. Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Pastor Dunlap led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Maggi led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Maggi entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 913 dated November 3, 2011 as written. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving Minute No. 913 as written. Roll call vote taken: Ms. Irey Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS H Robert Donnan, of Washington, made comments regarding the proposed leases on the agenda with Range Resources. His questions entailed the process by which the leases came about. He also objected to drilling and thought the county could obtain higher royalties. He noted that the county experienced problems with Range Resources in the past. Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown,congratulated Commissioners Maggi and Irey Vaughan for winning in the Primary Election and wished Commissioner Burns a great retirement. Mr. Sabatasse then addressed the Board with reference to the reassessment taking place in the county and stated if the reassessment happens, once it is done it will not make much of a difference in tax dollars received. Mr. Sabatasse also addressed the Board regarding the wages paid to election poll workers and stated the workers should be getting paid above minimum wage and asked if the Board could look into giving the worke more pay. John Adams, of Avella, noted that the drilling trucks in his area are driving too fast on the roads. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for flags and markers for Veterans to the following vendors: Flagzone, LLC, Gilbertsville, PA Davis Products, Guys Mills PA Metro Flag Co., Dover, NJ Online Stores, Inc., New Stanton, PA This contract will be effective January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012 with the option to extend for an additional M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS B 0 0 K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA 179 [MR LIMITED E00718327LD one year period at a total yearly cost of approximately $30,000. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, awarding the bid for the flags and markers as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for milk for the Correctional Facility and Health Center -to Carl Colteryahn Dairy, Pittsburgh PA for the "per unit" costs submitted in their bid. All pricing is in accordance with the minimum prices established by the Milk Marketing Board and are subject to change. This contract will be effective January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2014 at a total yearly cost of approximately $75,000. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, awarding the bid for milk to Carl Calteryahn Dairy as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board approve the ratification of the bid award for the asbestos abatement at the Washington County Courthouse (pending all final documentation) to Canfield Development, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, this being the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. The total cost including an estimated 750 sq. ft. of abatement, containment and mobilization is estimated at $24,372.40. The bid award is recommended to be funded from Capital. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the ratification of the bid award for the asbestos abatement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board approve an extension to the bid contract for the following item. It is to be noted the contract extension is under the same terms and conditions as the original contract. Medical Equipment Rental Bid Contract to the following vendors: KCI USA, Inc., San Antonio TX Universal Hospital Services, formally Stryker Medical Buffalo, Orchard Park NY Freedom Medical, Exton PA This extension will be effective from January 1, 2012 thru December 31, 2012 at a total yearly cost of approximately $35,000. This extension is in accordance with the original bid specifications. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the foregoing extension to the medical equipment rental contract. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. M IN UTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following reappointments to the Conservation Board of Directors: Commissioner Larry Maggi for a one year term effective through December 31, 2012 and Robert Lusk and William Slosky for four year terms effective through December 31, 2015. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the foregoing reappointments to the Conservation Board of Directors. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a non -surface lease agreement with Range Resources for 327.8743 acres of county -owned property located in Chartiers and South Strabane Townships. Range Resources will pay $3,000 per acre upon execution of the lease and 17.5percent royalties per the lease agreement. In conjunction therewith, it should be noted that the Board of Commissioners shall adopt the position that a portion of the revenues received from oil and gas lease activities within the county will be set aside for future projects that provide long term benefits for the residents. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the non -surface lease agreement with Range Resources as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Supplement No. 2 to the Washington County Airport Perimeter Fence Engineering Agreement for the Washington County Airport. The supplement, in the amount of $2,750 allows for changes to the project as specified in Change Order Nos. 1, 2 and 3. Approval of the change orders for gates and fencing in the total of $24,701 was also requested. All costs are funded by the Bureau of Aviation Grant. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving Supplement No. 2 and change orders to the Airport Perimeter Fence Engineering Agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 11 Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval 2010-2011 provider service agreements for the Child Care Information Services Department with the list of previously approved providers. The agreements will automatica renew until one party notifies the other party, in writing, of their intent not to renew under the current terms. Dawn Markoff, Marianna , Robert Nestor, Canonsburg Marylin Walker, Washington Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the provider service agreements as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with Cornerstone Care for the MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS B 0 0 K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD administration of the Prescription Assistance Program. This agreement will run from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2013 for a sum not to exceed $40,000. No county funds are required. above. Moved by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the provider agreement with Cornerstone Care as per Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of amendment #5 to the HealthChoices Behavior Health Agreement with the Commonwealth of PA, acting through the Department of Public Welfare for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office for the period of 2012-2013. This agreement is needed to amend Appendices 1, 2 and 6. No additional county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving amendment #5 to the Health Choices Behavior Health agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with Robert T. Gallen, Ph.D. to assist the Early Intervention Program in implementing a Promising Practices Program for Infant Mental Health for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office. This agreement will run from September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 for a sum not to exceed $48,000. No additional county funds are required. above. Moved by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Robert T. Gallen, Ph.D. as per Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Trey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of an addendum to the services agreement with Open Arms Healthcare, LLC for Children and Youth Services Office for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. The contract authorization amount will increase from $25,000 to $75,000. Moved by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing purchase of service agreement Addendum. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the following provider agreements for Children and Youth Services Office for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. PROVIDER AMOUNT Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Pgh. Inc. $100,000 Pressley Ridge 200,000 Bair Foundation 150,000 182 M I N UTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA [MR LIMITED E00718327LD Community Specialist Corporation d/b/a The Academy 150,000 TOTAL $ 600,000 Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the provider agreements as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of an agreement with Harmony Hospice for the provision of hospice services to Health Center residents. The term of this Agreement shall be for one year, commencing on the effective date, and shall be renewed automatically for successive one-year periods unless otherwise terminated by either party. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the agreement with Harmony Hospice as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval for Dr. Dan George Alexander to serve as an attending physician at the Washington County Health Center. Dr. Alexander resides in Burgettstown, PA, maintains an office in Atlasburg, PA, has admitting privileges at the Washington Hospital, and has met all of the facility's credentialing requirements. Moved by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Dr. Dan George alexander to serve as an attending physician at the Health Center. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to adopt an ordinance authorizing Washington County to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement for the purpose of creating a collaborative consisting of Armstrong, Butler, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland Counties to enter into a binding contractual agreement with Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc. for the provision of certain management and oversight responsibilities required under the Health Choices Agreement. Approval of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement is also requested. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, adopting the foregoing ordinance and intergovernmental cooperation agreement. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Boardl'for their consideration and approval the following renewal agreements for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office: Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc. for management services for the HealthChoices Program. Changes have been made to support the regional cost sharing plan; Value Behavioral Health of PA for Managed Care Administrative Services for the Medicaid Drug and Alcohol and Mental Health programs. This renewal expands the regional cost sharing plan. WOR M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS B 0 0 K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the renewal agreements as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to advertise for proposals for collection services for the Washington County Clerk of Courts. Moved by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the advertising of proposals as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with CDW- G. for a thirty-six month agreement at the cost of $94,947.23 each year for Information Technology Office. The County's cost is approximately $61,000 and the remaining $33,947.23 will be paid from other funds such as Health Center, CYS, Domestic Relations, MH/MR, APO, CCIS, Public Safety, Liquid Fuels, Drug Task Force, etc. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with FiberTower in the amount of $425 per month for the Public Safety Department to be effective date of award for a sixty day period. The FiberTower contract will provide the county with a Digital T-1 connection (via microwave path) from the current 9-1-1 tower site located at Bowen Road in Mt. Pleasant Township to the other tower site located on Profio Road in McDonald. The total cost of this agreement will be paid from the wireline revenue fund. Moved by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with FiberTower for the Public Safety Department as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to ratify a professional services agreement with PSI Engineering for the purpose of providing air quality control testing for the Washington County Courthouse abatement project, Costs are estimated to be $7,000 to $10,000. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the ratification of the professional services agreement with PSI Engineering as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following state contract purchase a renewal agreement with BI, Inc. for the extended warranty and support services for the computer hardware and software to support • M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS B 0 0 K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Electronic Field Monitoring Devices (FMD's) at the cost of $10,725 annually. This contract is effective through October 31, 2012. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the state contract renewal agreement with BI, Inc. as per above. Roll call vote taken; Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the purchase of thirty-nine Diamondback body armor units to replace the body armor currently being used by the Sheriff's Department. The total cost will be $30,537,00, with $6,741.15 of the cost being paid by a combination of grant money and forfeiture funds. The balance has been recommended for approval to be paid from capital funds. The purchase is being made from Trappuzano's Uniforms on the Pennsylvania COSTARS 12 contract, and therefore, does not require bidding. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the purchase of body armor units for the Sheriff's Office as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the purchase of a SpaceSaver Mechanical Assist System for use in the Law Library. The total cost will be $43,941.52, with 50% of the cost being paid by Records Improvement and 50% to be paid by Courts — Capital. It is to be noted this purchase is being made from SpaceSaver Inc, (c/o Penn Records Systems, Inc.) on the Pennsylvania DGS Contract, and therefore, does not require bidding. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the foregoing purchase for the Law Library. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An executive session was held immediately following the agenda meeting as an information session regarding personnel. The quarterly Retirement Board Meeting will be held immediately following today's board meeting. County Offices will be closed on November 24th and 25`h' 2011 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. SOLICITOR Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey Vaughan, authorizing the Tax Assessment Office to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax. WARD DOUGLAS E ETUX VETERANS EXEMPTION 46 MILBECK DR WASHINGTON, PA 15301 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: NORTH FRANKLIN PARCEL: 510-002-16-02-0006-00 $380.18 SIBILIA WILLIAM J & CARLA C VETERANS EXEMPTION 223 E EDGEWOOD DR MCMURRAY, PA 15317 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: PETERS TOWNSHIP PARCEL: 540-007-16-01-0003-00 $564.08 SHEPLER NANCY R & GENE R VETERANS EXEMPTION 388 HAINER RD AMITY, PA 15311 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: WEST BETHLEHEM PARCEL: 660-021-00-00-0029-02 $443.99 185 M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD BRADLEY DANIEL & HOLLY VETERANS EXEMPTION 602 N MAIN ST WASHINGTON, PA 15301 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: WASHINGTON 6TH W PARCEL: 760-015-00-03-0008-00 $198.27 CORAZZI DAVID L & CASSANDRA L STARKEY 106 ABROMAITIS ST BENTLEYVILLE, PA 15314 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: BENTLEYVILLE PARCEL: 040-040-00-01-0011-00 $5.97 E 1 URBAN PAUL J & CATHERINE N 675 CALIFORNIA DR COAL CENTER, PA 15423 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: CALIFORNIA PARCEL: 080-041-00-00-0001-01 $125.31 MOWRY JOHN & PATRICIA L 1898 REISSING RD MCDONALD, PA 15057 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: CECIL PARCEL: 140-001-00-00-0022-13 $37.14 GIGLIOTTI CLEMENT P SR 727 STOCKDALE AVE MONONGAHELA, PA 15063 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: MONONGAHELA 1ST W PARCEL: 420-030-00-02-0003-00 $34.21 ECKELS HENRY S JR VETERANS EXEMPTION 123 ARABELLA ST MCDONALD, PA 15057 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: MCDONALD PARCEL: 470-012-00-02-0009-00 $159.46 SIMONELLI WILLIAM J & JANNIE 20 REED RD AVELLA, PA 15312 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: BLAINE PARCEL: 050-004-00-00-0004-04 $53.96 RIGGS CHARLES & SARAH VETERANS EXEMPTION 197 FARRAR SCHOOL RD AVELLA, PA 15312 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: HOPEWELL PARCEL: 350-013-00-00-0010-02 $158.64 VALENTI JAMES A & DOLLY 1 N MAIN ST BURGETTSTOWN, PA 15021 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: BURGETTSTOWN PARCEL: 070-006-00-02-0009-00 $142.56 BONGIORNO MICHAEL A & ROBIN L FAIRFIELD SOUTHPOINTE 289 N CALIFORNIA DR PO BOX 36 COAL CENTER, PA 15423 BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017 2011 COUNTY Tax 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: CALIFORNIA DISTRICT: CECIL PARCEL: 080-043-00-00-0002-01 PARCEL: 140-011-00-00-0043-00 $130.68 $1,004.54 CARTER JON & PATRICIA W 1617 CRAFT CREEK RD CLAYSVILLE, PA 15323 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: EAST FINLEY PARCEL: 270-026-00-00-0002-00 $10.76 BRENNEMAN GLENN A JR & DEBORAH A 161 SCENIC REDGE DRIVE VENETIA, PA 15367 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: PETERS TOWNSHIP PARCEL: 540-005-28-00-0017-00 $618.52 FURMANEK GAIL T & VICTORIA A 1412 TEMPLETON RUN RD CLAYSVILLE, PA 15323 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: EAST FINLEY PARCEL: 270-018-00-00-0005-00 $239.88 FORD DANIEL E & BARBARA H 107 COUNTRYVIEW LN MCMURRAY, PA 15317 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: PETERS TOWNSHIP PARCEL: 540-008-21-00-0009-00 $887.82 FUSCO CHRISTOPHER A & BETH J COMMONWEALTH PA PENNDOT STIEGLER DONALD E SR ET UX 126 LAMPLITER LANE P O BOX 459 6400 UNION AVENUE MCMURRAY, PA 15317 UNIONTOWN, PA 15401 FINLEYVILLE, PA 15332 2011 COUNTY Tax 2011 COUNTY Tax 2011 COUNTY Tax DISTRICT: PETERS TOWNSHIP DISTRICT: SOUTH STRABANE DISTRICT: UNION PARCEL: 540-006-09-00-0009-00 PARCEL: 600-006-00-00-0024-03 PARCEL: 640-003-03-05-0002-00 $2,547.93 $368.52 $456.99 Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven respectfully requests that the Commissioners approve retaining Robert J. Grimm of the law firm of Swartz Campbell to represent the County in the case of Washington School District and McGuffey School District, Plaintiffs, versus Washington County and Larry Maggi, J. Bracken Burns, Sr., and Diana Irey Vaughan, Washington County, Commissioners, and Robert Neil, Chief Assessor, Defendants, filed at No. 2008-607 in the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County, Pennsylvania - Civil Division, to file an appeal of the Opinion of President Judge Debbie O'Dell Seneca wherein the Court denied the County's request for stay of a Court Order directing a re -assessment be conducted and specifically, the Court ruling that the Court Order was consented to by the Washington County Commissioners. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded Mrs. Irey Vaughan, approving the retention of Robert J. Grimm as per above. Roll call vote taken Mrs. Irey Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:45 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: ATTEST:_ M 2011 CHIEF CLERK