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Minute No. 1040 Washington, Pennsylvania, June 15, 2017
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. Also being present: The Rev. Emily Miller, First United
Presbyterian Church, Houston, Pa.; Marine Corps League Post 1138 representative Sandra Young; Solicitor J.
Lynn DeHaven; Director of Administration Scott Fergus; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Administrative
Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Executive Secretaries Joy Orndoff and Randi Marodi; Planning Department
representative Gracie Abel; Human Resources representative Carrie Taylor; Redevelopment Authority of the
County of Washington representative Rob Phillips; health center employees and SEIU representatives,
Leeann Howell and Mary Glendenning; North Franklin Township Supervisor Martha Ward; Senator Camera
Bartolotta's representative Will Thomeier; Regional Transportation Authority representative Ken Zapinski;
Remington Vernick representative Blair Stockel; Observer -Reporter Publishing Co. representative Barbara
Miller; WJPA representatives Carl Maim and intern Rebecca Vogel; and Herald Standard representative Pat
Cloonan.
Mr. Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:03 a.m.
The Rev. Emily Miller led the meeting with a prayer.
Ms. Young led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Maggi entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1039 dated June 1, 2017.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving Minute No. 1039, as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Redevelopment Authority representative Rob Phillips announced that the Commissioners are
presenting a check for $250,000 to North Franklin Township as part of Washington County's Local Share
Account program. This project involves replacing the bridge to Washington Crown Center from Franklin
Farms Road.
Supervisor chairperson Martha Ward accepted the check. She thanked the committee and the
Commissioners for supporting this project. This bridge has been closed for quite some time. Once it is
repaired, will be an important access point to the mall, surgical hospital on the hill, and other offices. This
project is due to begin in July.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Senior vice present for energy and infrastructure with Allegheny Conference on Community
Development Ken Zapinski representing Regional Transportation Alliance's Seven Principles for a Better
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Transportation Future and Better Mobility for all, which Washington County is participating in. He thanked
the commissioners for endorsing these seven principles for a better transportation future.
OLD BUSINESS
BID AWARD
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the Purchasing Department, award the bid
contract for scanning and indexing RFP services, Section 1, Register of Wills ($29,646.72) and Section 2,
Prothonotary ($268,992) to eDocs Technologies, LLC, Pittsburgh, Pa. at a total estimated cost of
$298,638.72. This contract will be effective from the date of agreement through December 31, 2017, with the
option to extend for one additional year.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the bid contract with eDocs
Technologies, LLC.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority, award the
request for proposal for the relocation of the Automated Weather Observing System, (AWOS) including site
preparation at the county to Bronder Technical Services, Inc., Prospect, Pa. This contract will be effective
from June 15, 2017 through project completion. The contract authorization amount is $133,823.50 and will
be funded from local share gas funds.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the bid contract with Bronder
Technical Services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
DONATION RESOLUTION
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the Purchasing Department, adopt a
resolution, in compliance of Section 1805 of the county code governing the sale or disposition of personal
property for the donation of 3Par equipment to SEI Service Express, Inc., Grand Rapids, Mich., including all
removal, hauling, loading and relocation that may be required. SEI has completed the application for donated
equipment and has met all required criteria and agreed to remove it at no cost to the county.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the Purchasing Department and Building
and Grounds, approve the donation of a used mechanics garage heater from Hayes Mechanical at no cost to
the county other than installation fees, as per contract rates; and agreement to be responsible for delivery.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the donation.
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 to adopt a resolution for the
purchase of an avigation easement in, through and over the property located on 1205 Mounts Road, Buffalo
Township, Washington County owned by George M. Main, Sr. and Ruth Ann Main at the purchase price of
$10,000. The purpose of this easement is to remove trees that are/or will be obstructing the flight path of
airplanes landing and taking off from the Washington County Airport. Be it further resolved that William R.
McGowen, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority, be authorized to execute on behalf of the
county any and all documents necessary to acquire this easement.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the resolution.
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 to adopt a resolution
endorsing the Regional Transportation Alliance's Seven Principles for a Better Transportation Future and
Better Mobility for all.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the resolution.
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 of the appointments of Dale
Myers, Todd Crothers, Dan Briner, Harry Wilson and Donald Bailey and the reappointments of Herb
Hermann, Richard Warco, William Puchi and David White to the Washington County Veterans Advisory
Council.
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Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the appointments to the Washington
County Veterans Advisory Council.
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 Recorder of
Deeds, of an addendum to the agreement between the Recorder of Deeds and the Pennsylvania Historical
and Museum Commission for microfilm reel storage into the Security Microfilm Program (SMP). This
addendum increases the storage fees to $5.00 per roll.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement between the Recorder of
Deeds and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
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
Commission, of an agreement with the Washington County History and Landmarks Foundation to relocate a
historic log structure into Mingo Creek County Park. The county will assume ownership and maintenance,
assist with moving materials and provide a site. The History and Landmarks Foundation will contract
individuals to deconstruct the log house and apply for a grant for the reconstruction of the house.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Washington
County History and Landmarks Foundation.
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 Finance and
Juvenile Probation, of a grant application with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for
the purchase of career certifications equipment and training for juveniles in the LEADER Program. This
grant is for $25,000 and will be effective July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.
Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the grant with the Pennsylvania
Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and
Juvenile Probation, of a grant application with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for
the purchase of career certifications equipment and training for juveniles in the Jobs Program. This grant is
for $25,000 and will be effective July 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.
Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the grant with the Pennsylvania
Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.
Motion carried unanunously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Behavioral
Health and Developmental Services, of the following provider agreements for the period of July 1, 2017
through June 30, 2018. No additional county funds axe required.
PROVIDER AMOUNT
Aging Services $27,000
Crossroads Speech & Hearing, Inc. $42,000
Kerry C. Riddell Consulting Services, LLC $30,000
The Early Learning Institute $58,000
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Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the listed provider 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 Children and
Youth Services, of a provider agreement with the Pennsylvania Children and Youth Association (PCYA) to
provide CAPS System technical support for the period of April 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017. The contract
authorization amount is $199.79 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with the Pennsylvania
Children and Youth Association (PCYA).
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 Children and
Youth Services, of a provider agreement with the Pennsylvania Children and Youth Association (PCYA) to
provide CAPS System technical support for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. The contract
authorization amount is $799.11 and no additional county funds are required.
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Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with the Pennsylvania
Children and Youth Association (PCYA).
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
Commission, to authorize the advertising of bids for replacing the six fire damaged solar modules, flashing,
racking, inverters and installation at the Cross Creek shelter.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the advertising of bids for six solar
modules.
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
Redevelopment Authority, of authorization to pay Contractors Connection, for a 25 HP diesel tractor, bagger
assembly and 60" blower and drive kit in the amount of $34,858 to be paid from capital.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving payment to Contractors Connection.
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 Purchasing
Department, of an extension of our current contract for elevator maintenance for county facilities and on a
month -to -month extension for the health center with Otis Elevator Company, Pittsburgh, Pa. This contract
will continue through June 30, 2018, under the same terms and conditions as the original agreement. This
agreement was approved in the Prison Board meeting held June 14, 2017, Minute No. PB 6-14-17.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Otis Elevator
Company.
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 Coroner, of
an agreement with the Washington Cemetery for storage services of unclaimed remains at the following rates:
• Purchase of one mausoleum crypt - $3,000.
0 Initial placing of receptacles of cremated remains - $325
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• Future opening of crypt for additional receptacles - $325
• Opening and recovering of cremated remains - $570
This agreement will be effective June 15, 2017 until terminated pursuant to the terms of this agreement. All
services will be charged to the Coroner's budget.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with the Washington
Cemetery.
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
Redevelopment Authority, to adopt a resolution approving the proposed amendments and revisions to the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), which is part of the County's Consolidated Action Plan.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An executive session was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 2017, following the agenda
meeting to discuss personnel and real estate. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will be
immediately following the Board of Commissioners meeting. All county offices will be closed on
Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in observance of Independence Day.
SOLICITOR
None.
There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
10:24 a.m.
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