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Minute No. 970 Washington County Commissioners
Washington, Pennsylvania, May 1, 2014
The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the Public Meeting Room,
Courthouse Square, Washington, Pa., with the following members being present: Commissioners Larry
Maggi, Diana Irey Vaughan and Harlan G. Shober, Jr. Also being present: the Rev. Robert Neal of Glenn
Street Free Methodist Church, Washington, Pa.; American Legion Post 744 representative Gerald Kerr;
Veterans Affairs Director Barry Grimm; Director of Administration Scott Fergus; Solicitor Lynn DeHaven;
Human Resources Directors Chuck Nicholls and Kathleen Bali; Chief Clerk Mary Helicke; Administrative
Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Commissioner Administrative Assistants Joy Orndoff, Marie Trossman, Sue
Orrick and Randi Marodi; Planning Department representative Melanie Thomas -Finney; District Director of
Pennsylvania State Cooperative Extension Joseph Conklin and employees Lee Stivers, Sharon Dunmire and
Diana Bissett; Cooperative Extension representative Justin Tatar; 4-H representatives Alice and Autumn
Harris; Burgettstown Senior Center representatives Nancy Prenkosky, Jack Davis and Betty Zelenko; Aging
Services representatives Susan Steratore and Halle Stolze; Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Director Jan Taper; Cross Creek Valley Senior Center representative Monica Parker -Farrell; McGuffey Senior
Citizens Center representatives Shirley Plant, Peggy Thompson, Margaret McAnany, Nancy Jacko, Dorothy
Meyers and Helene Hughes; Washington Area Senior Citizens Center representative Cheri Randall and
Patricia Cherry; Monongahela Senior Center representatives Deborah Ritts and Gertrude Gray; other senior
citizen representatives Gay Massey, Dorothy Thomas, Rozella Beegle, Alice Calabro, Thelma Gall, Marion
Hull, Charles Lange, Donna Strapazzon, Norm Smith, Jean Mounts, Dorothy Myers, Elsie Pataski, Alice
Magayna and Arlene Ludwin; Executive Director of Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging Leslie
Grenfell; Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging representative Kathy Costantino; Aging Services
Assistant Director Jerri Dire; Coordinator for Canonsburg and McDonald Senior Centers Brenda Whacker;
Riverside Place representatives Karen Jurczak, Linda Angelo, Barbara Cochran, Marsha L. Gibson and Linda
Gail Benni; Washington County Correctional Facility employees Chris Cain and others, WJPA representative
Jim Jefferson; Observer -Reporter Publishing Co. representative Barbara Miller; and concerned citizen Frank
Byrd.
Mr. Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10 a.m.
The Rev, Robert Neal led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Kerr led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Maggi entertained a motion approving Minute No. 969 dated April 17, 2014.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving Minute No. 969, as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mr. Shober read a proclamation declaring May 8, 2014, as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.
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Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the proclamation declaring May 8 2014,
as Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Executive Director of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Jan Taper thanked the
Commissioner. She stated their programs are devoted not only to the adults but to children also. Mrs. Taper
introduced Children and Adolescent Director Perri Greco and Sara Sichi. On May 16, 2014, from
9 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be a provider networking event where information -sharing will take place. This is
a great way to find out information that is available to families in the county.
Mr. Maggi read a certificate and presented a proclamation, marking May 8, 2014, as the centennial of
the signing of the Smith Lever Act which established Cooperative Extension.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the proclamation marking May 8, 2014,
as the centennial of the signing of the Smith Lever Act which established Cooperative Extension.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Director Joseph Conklin spoke in regards to what his Cooperative Extension Office actually is
involved with. He stated that there is a branch in every county in United States where people can go for
information regarding health, food, agricultural education, plus a 70-page course catalog that can benefit
society locally. This office is in partnership with the county, state and federal governments to insure the
continuance of this office and these programs. Mr. Conklin introduced Alice and Autumn Harris of
California, Pa., growers and farmer's market vendors; Diana Bissett, Lee Stivers, board members Wes Parry
and Justin Tatar; and Sharon Dunmire. Mr. Conklin thanked Mrs. Dunmire for her guidance in his early days
after being appointed as director.
Former Commissioner Bracken Burns read a proclamation declaring May 2014, as Older Americans
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the proclamation declaring
May 2014, as Older Americans Month.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Vaughan commented on Mr. Burns serving on 28 different boards and thanked him for giving
back to the community.
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Mary Lynn Spilak introduced Executive Director of Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on
Aging Leslie Grenfell and Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging District Supervisor Kathy
Costantino. Ms. Spilak announced to the seniors in attendance that this was their day. Ms. Spilak stated not
only do older residents volunteer more but they are also involved in just about everything that goes on in the
county and their wisdom is respected. Ms. Spilak introduced the Aging Services Assistant Director Jerri Dire;
Coordinator for Canonsburg and McDonald Senior Centers Brenda Whacker; Cross Creek Valley Senior
Center representative Cross Creek Valley Senior Center representative Monica Parker -Farrell; Beth Center
Senior Center Coordinator Jeraldine Drupp; McGuffey Senior Center Coordinator Angie Deal; Burgettstown
Senior Center Coordinator Sandy Thompson; Ombudsman Care Manager Susan Sterator; Care Manager
Halle Stolze; Executive Director of Washington Senior Citizens Center Sherry Randall; two coordinators of
SPHS Aging Services Alice Grimes of Monongahela and of Riverside Place Missy Georgagis.
Ms. Spilak introduced Executive Director of Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging Leslie
Grenfell. Mrs. Grenfell thanked the Commissioners, former Commissioner Burns and everyone in the
audience. She also thanked the older Americans for performing many hours of volunteer services and
contributes so much to society. Area Agency on Aging partner with other agencies, together, make sure older
Americans receive the highest quality of care and services that are available. The Area Agency on Aging also
serves Fayette and Greene Counties. Mrs. Grenfell thanked the Commissioners for the financial
contributions they have made. Mrs. Grenfell introduced Wilma Decker, vice president of AAA Washington
County Advisory Council. Ms. Decker accepted the proclamation and thanked the Commissioners. She
asked that everyone continue to support the Commissioners.
Mrs. Vaughan read a proclamation declaring May 4 through 10, 2014, as Corrections Employee Week.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the proclamation declaring
May 4 through 10, 2014, as Corrections Employee Week.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Vaughan stated that Washington County Correction Facility has the third lowest cost of
incarcerating an inmate in the state of Pennsylvania.
Warden John Temas thanked the Commissioners for recognizing the important role the correction
officers have. Warden Temas stated that it takes a special person to work in this environment willing to have
patience and understanding and to give of themselves. They must have the ability to react in a time of
emergency, possibly life and death situations. The correctional staff is a group of dedicated people deserving
of this recognition.
Mr. Maggi read certificates of recognition congratulating correction officers for attempting to save
lives.
Captain Mark Ochkie presented certificates to Officer Wendy Harris, Officer Matthew Henderson,
Nurse Kevin Spraggs, Officer James Emler, Officer Karen Goetz, Officer Joe Miller, Officer Laura Radcliffe,
Officer Greg Bagay and Officer Matthew Bodnar.
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Mrs. Vaughan read a certificate for Dr. Tom Drewitz, retiring after more than 22 years as a forensic
ondontologist in the Coroner's Office. Washington County Coroner Tim Warco stated he was informed of
Dr. Drewitz's retirement. Mr. Warco stated Dr. Drewitz has dedicated his outstanding services in forensic
sciences to this county when called upon.
Dr. Drewitz thanked Mr. Warco and the Commissioners for this honor and opportunity. Dr. Drewitz
introduced his staff and thanked them for also affording him the time to perform his forensic sciences work
with the Coroner's Office. He stated it was his honor to serve Washington County in this unusual position.
Mr. Maggi read a certificate for Human Resources Director, Charles Nicholls, retiring after more than
five years as Director of Human Resources. Director of Administration Scott Fergus congratulated Mr.
Nicholls. He complimented Mr. Nicholls on being a fine upstanding and true gentleman.
Mr. Nicholls thanked the Commissioners for allowing him the opportunities that he was given in
Washington County. He stated this was privilege and an honor. Mr. Nicholls introduced part of his staff,
Regina Osko, Carrie Taylor, Mike Edgar and Pat Maxon and the new Human Resources Director, Kathleen
Bali, and thanked them for their hard work.
Mr. Shober read a plague for administrative assistant Sue Orrick from Commissioner Shober's office,
retiring after more than 25 years of dedicated service.
Mr. Shober stated he and former Commissioner Burns spoke about the election process. Mr. Shober
said he needed someone to work with him, if he were to be elected, and it was decided then that it would be
Mrs. Orrick. He stated she has been with him for the last two years and she helped guide him and the
transition went smoothly because of the guidance of Mrs. Orrick. Mr. Shober stated it has been a pleasure
working with her and he could not have asked for anyone better.
Former Commissioner Bracken Burns stated that it was a great and sad day in Washington County.
He said he and Mrs. Orrick had a great partnership and team. He stated she gave years of service to the
county and, on a personal level, years of service to him.
Mrs. Orrick accepted the plaque with gratitude and thanked Mr. Shober for keeping her in that
position. She stated she has made wonderful friends in the county and she will miss everyone.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
BID AWARDS
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board approve the bid award for the furnishing and delivering
of landscaping supplies for all county buildings to Federouch Landscape Supply, Canonsburg, Pa., and New
Look Landscaping & Design, Inc., Washington, Pa., based on the per unit cost submitted in their bid
proposal. This contract will be effective May 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. This bid is being awarded
to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidders meeting the specifications.
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Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the bid award for the furnishing and
delivering of landscaping supplies for all county buildings to Federouch Landscape Supply and New look
Landscaping & Design, Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board approve the bid award for law enforcement uniforms to
Trapuzzano's Uniforms, Washington Pa. This contract will be effective May 1, 2014 through April 30, 2016,
with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms. The bids were reviewed and recommended for
award by the Correctional Facility, Coroner, APO/JPO, Sheriff Department and Purchasing. This contract is
being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications. The bid
award for law enforcement uniforms was approved in the Prison Board meeting PB-4-30-14, dated
April 30, 2014.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the bid award for law enforcement
uniforms to Trapuzzano's Uniforms.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board approve to extend the contract for the Unified Payment
System to Govolution, Arlington, Va. This contract extension will be effective through May 14, 2017. There
is no charge to the County. All credit card payments to the Treasurer, at the counter or over the internet will
have a 2.5% convenience fee added to the payee's total amount owed. All electronic checks will have a $1.49
charge added to the payee's total. This contract extension is under the same terms and conditions as the
original contract.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract extension for Unified
Payment System to Govolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board approve to extend the bid for data and telephone wiring
based on a time and material and as needed basis, to North Star Communications, Inc., Cecil Pa. This
contract will be effective through June 30, 2015. This contract extension is under the same terms and
conditions as the original contract.
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Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the bid extension for data and
telephone wiring based on a time and material and as needed basis, to North Star Communications, Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board approve the extension of the completion date to
December 31, 2015, for the 911 radio narrowband compliance project with MRA, Washington Pa. The
amount spent, $284,365 of the original approved amount of $433,098 (Minute No. 928), leaving a balance of
$148,733 to be funded from public safety capital.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the bid extension of the completion
date to December 31, 2015, for the 911 radio narrowband compliance project with MRA.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board approve to extend our current contract for the
furnishing, delivery and installation or repair of flooring for all Washington County facilities with Don Greer's
Fashion Floors, Washington, Pa., through May 31, 2015. All other terms and conditions of the current
agreement remain in full force.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving to extend the current contract for the
furnishing, delivery and installation or repair of flooring for all Washington County facilities with Don Greer's
Fashion Floors.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf the Elections
Office, of the renewal of software licenses from Dominion Voting for the period June 1, 2014 through
May 31, 2015. The total price for the licenses is $26,910.00.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the renewal of software licenses from
Dominion Voting.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Coroner, of
an agreement with Washington Hospital to relocate and remodel the morgue space at the Washington
Hospital in the amount up to, but not to exceed, $174,000. In consideration, the Coroner shall have aright to
use the morgue facility for 16 years from the date of completion of the remodeled facility.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Washington
Hospital to relocate and remodel the morgue space at the Washington Hospital.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Parks and
Recreation, of an addendum to the contract with McDonald Land Services, LLC, for seismic testing at Mingo
Park. The addendum outlines the parameters for equipment, personnel and scheduling.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the addendum to the contract with
McDonald Land Services, LLC, for seismic testing at Mingo Park.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Tax Revenue,
of an agreement with Resource Technologies Corporation for the mineral account deed research and
mapping, as well as, the annual maintenance of Washington County's mineral parcels at the rate of $250,000
for calendar year 2014-2015. The annual maintenance fee is $60,000 for 2016-2018, and the invoice amount
will be $2,000 per month.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Resource
Technologies Corporation for the mineral account deed research and mapping, as well as, the annual
maintenance of Washington County's mineral parcels.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Correctional
Facility, of an agreement between the Washington County Booking Center and the Washington County
Correctional Facility's Interim Booking Center outlining the operation and responsibilities. Approval is
contingent upon the approval of CJAB and the Court through an administrative order by the Court of
Common Pleas adopting said agreement.
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Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement between the Washington
County Booking Center and the Washington County Correctional Facility's Interim Booking Center
contingent upon the approval of CJAB and administrative order by the Court of Common Pleas.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning
Department, of a municipal reimbursement agreement with Cross Creek Township in the amount of $17,400
for work to be completed by the township to facility the bridge replacement projects. No County funds are
required.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the municipal reimbursement
agreement with Cross Creek.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Finance
Department, of the renewal of the Offender Day Partial Treatment Grant with the Pennsylvania Commission
on Crime and Delinquency. This state grant, in the amount of $283,108, is for the period July 1, 2014
through June 30, 2015.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the renewal of the Offender Day Partial
Treatment Giant with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Child Care
Information Services, of the following 2013-2014 provider service agreements with the list of previously
approved providers:
Ashley Barton, Aliquippa, pa.
Misty Griffin, Charleroi, Pa.
Sheree Green, Beaver Falls, pa.
Kayla Avery, New Brighton, Pa.
Robin Harris, Baden, Pa.
Sara Grimm, Georgetown, Pa.
Shelley Davis, Conway, Pa.
Latreda Harrison, Aliquippa, Pa.
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Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the above listed 2013-2014 provider
service agreements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Behavioral
Health and Developmental Services, of an amendment to the HealthChoices Agreement with the state to
reflect the removal of Plan B from the agreement and to clarify that holdback dollars for care management
and incentive dollars be classified as administrative funds.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the amendment to the HealthChoices
Agreement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Behavioral
Health and Developmental Services, of an amendment to the Behavioral Health Management, Inc.
administrative services agreement per OMHSAS requirements regarding the designation of funding to be
retained in the event the County should withdraw from the SW-6 Counties.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the amendment to the Behavioral
Health Management, Inc. administrative services agreement per OMHSAS requirements regarding the
designation of funding to be retained in the event the County should withdraw from the SW-6 Counties.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Behavioral
Health and Developmental Services, of an amendment to the HealthChoices agreement per OMHSAS
requirements with respect to holdback funds and obligations upon termination of the agreement.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the amendment to the HealthChoices
agreement per OMHSAS requirements with respect to holdback funds and obligations upon termination of
the agreement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing, of a
payment for $42,631.98 to Sungard Public Sector, Inc., Chicago. Ill., for the renewal agreement for software
support and maintenance for our entire Financial System, including our Fund Accounting System effective
June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. The total amount will be charged to the Information Technology budget.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the payment to Sungard Public Sector,
Inc. for the renewal agreement for software support and maintenance for the entire financial system.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the District
Attorney, of the purchase of a previously owned vehicle for use by the District Attorney/Drug Task Force.
The proposed vehicle would replace a vehicle that is no longer available for service. Fair market value for the
prospective vehicle has been established.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the purchase of a previously owned
vehicle for use by the District Attorney/Drug Task Force.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Services, of a purchase of a 2014 Ford Escape AWD for $23,002, which will replace a 2005 Chevy Equinox
that has many documented mechanical issues and high mileage, from Hertrich Fleet Services, Inc. of Milford,
Del. The funding source has been confirmed as Department of Public Welfare funding 80% of the total
vehicle cost, with the additional 20% coming from the Children & Youth Services operating budget. This
purchase will be made via PA State Contract/COSTARS 13, and therefore does not require bidding:
AWD.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the purchase of a 2014 Ford Escape
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Information
Technology, of the purchase of Cisco and Hewlett Packard equipment to update the network storage capacity
in Public Safety. The total cost is $126,067.02, and the vendor is SynergIT of Pittsburgh, Pa. The funding
source would be Act 13 funds. The equipment is covered under the Costars 3 contract, and therefore does
not require bidding.
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Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the purchase of Cisco and Hewlett
Packard equipment to update the network storage capacity in Public Safety.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Elections
Office, of the purchase of a mobile filing system. The unit would provide much needed storage space for
equipment and election supplies. The purchase would be made via DGS State Contract 4400009748, at a
total cost of $28,488.45, and therefore does not require bidding. The vendor would be O'Brien Business
Systems, c/o Penn Records Systems, of Pittsburgh, Pa. The purchase would be made via capital funds, and
has been reviewed and recommended for approval by the Capital Committee.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the purchase of a mobile filing system.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Elections
Office, of the purchase of office furniture from The Hon Company, c/o PEMCO of Bethel Park, Pa. The
purchase would be made via PA State Contract/COSTARS 35, and therefore does not require bidding. Total
cost of the furnishings, which include desks, chairs, panels and other related components, is $23,846.58. The
purchase would be made via capital funds, and has been reviewed and recommended for approval by the
Capital Committee.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the purchase of office furniture.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An executive session was held Wednesday, April 30, 2014, immediately following the Agenda
Meeting, as an information session regarding personnel and real estate. The Salary Board meeting will follow
today's meeting.
SOLICITOR
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There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
11:20 a.m.
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