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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 1043 - 8-17-2017 - COMMISSIONER901 1 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Minute No. 1043 Washington, Pennsylvania, August 17, 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 Diana Irey Vaughan and Harlan G. Shober; absent from the meeting is Commissioner Larry Maggi. Also being present Marine Corps League Post 1138 representative Barry Bebout; Solicitor J. Lynn DeHaven; Director of Administration Scott Fergus; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Executive Secretary Joy Orndoff; Planning Department representative Jason Theakston; Human Resources Director Kathleen Bali; Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Elections Director Larry Spahr; CCIS Director Tracy Holsopple and Assistant Director Erin Dinch; Treasurer Francis King; Children and Youth Services Director Kim Rogers; Warden Ed Strawn; Building and Grounds Director Justin Welsh; Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington Director Bill McGowan and representative Kerry Fox; State Senator Camera Battolotta and representative Will Thomeier; Representative Rick Saccone representative Melissa Barclay; PA Trolley Museum representative Scott Beckar; Washington County Community on Economic Development Executive Director Dan Reitz; TRIPIL representative Patrick Griffith; Washington County Chamber of Commerce Director Jeff Kotula; Suburban Hotel representatives Linda Ely and Jim Hornick; Observer - Reporter Publishing Co. representative Barbara Miller; WJPA representative Bruce Sakalik; and concerned citizens Lexi Myers, Bob Gregg, William Kline, Heather Daerr, Deborah Sargent, Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 10:01 a.m. Mrs. Vaughan led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Bebout led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1042 dated July 20, 2017. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving Minute No. 1042, as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Executive Director Dan Reitz of Washington County Council on Economic Development presented a 31 acre development in Starpointe Business Park on lot 17B, by Scannel Properties of Indianapolis, Ind. where a flex building will be built. It will be a distribution facility and a truck and dispatch facility. This is a large building consuming approximately 11.64 acres under roof and 1 /5 of a mile long. Construction is to begin in 2017, with an October date to break ground. Executive Vice President of Government Relations and Public Affairs, Troy Stremming, spoke on behalf of Pinnacle, as the parent corporation of The Meadows Racetrack and Casino. He introduced a Memo of Understanding to insure the county as well as local municipalities will continue to receive Local Share Assessmen t that has been in place since the property opened but was recently ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. The funding stream will be exactly the same. Mr. Stremming stated that Pinnacle will continue to work with legislature toward a more permanent solution. This agreement will make certain that 902 MINUTE BO0K BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA the county as well as the local municipalities will be financially assisted in their continued promotion of economic development, infrastructure improvement, as well as job creation. Commissioner Vaughan announced a check presentation to Union Township officials and introduced supervisor Heather Daerr and stated that supervisor Larry Spahr was in the audience. Redevelopment Authority of Washington County representative Kerry Fox announced that he had a check to present to Union Valley Watershed Phase I Project. The project involves the replacement of two existing bridges. The check award was $150,000.00 and the project came to $149,576.00. There was an issue with having the bridges delivered, however, they will be delivered in September with completion to be in October. Union Township supervisor Heather Daerr stated that she was honored to be here and thanked the commissioners for their continued support. She also thanked fellow supervisor Larry Spahr and supervisor chairman Deborah Sargent. The timeliness of this check presentation came at the perfect time in light of the recent flooding that Union Township endured because the township infrastructure is old and failing. Commissioner Vaughan read and presented a certificate presented to Commissioner Shober for being "all in" during the ribbon cutting of the new kayak launch in Cross Creek Park. Commissioner Vaughan also read a certificate presented to Commissioner Maggi, who is absent from the meeting, for his heroics during the ribbon cutting of the new kayak launch in Cross Creek Park. Commissioner Shober explained how he was never in a kayak before and it proved to be an adventure when the kayak rolled over, with the commissioner and his cell phone being dunked in the water. Executive Director Scott Becker of the PA Trolley Museum thanked the Commissioners for the ongoing support over the years. He also thanked the Tourism Promotion Agency. He spoke in favor of the hotel room tax adjustment. William Tripp Kline spoke on behalf of the Whiskey Rebellion Festival. He spoke in favor of the hotel room tax adjustment. WJPA representative and chair of the Dick's Sporting Goods PONY League World Series, Bob Gregg, spoke on behalf of the 66`' annual World Series. He thanked the commissioners, tourism, and the Chamber of Commerce. This was televised and video streamed every game through NLB.com. Thousands of people were able to enjoy these games. He thanked the more than 500 volunteers that helped make this a success. Executive Director of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce Jeff Kotula thanked the previous speakers for their kind comments regarding tourism and the hotel tax increase. Mr. Kotula also thanked Pinnacle Entertainment for the memo of understanding to continue with their support.. Senator Camera Bartolotta also thanked Pinaccle Entertainment for their continued financial support of the Local Share Account. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS PUBLIC COMMENTS OLD BUSINESS BID AWARD Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the Purchasing Department, award the plumbing re -bid contract to John Haughey & Sons, Inc., North Huntingdon, Pa. for additions and renovations to the building located at 50 Old Hickory Ridge Rd. The contract authorization amount is 903 j 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA $72,200 and will be funded by the Conservation District. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. Moved by Mr. Shober, seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the contract with John Haughey & Sons, Inc. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDER Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County, approve a change order with RSCC Architecture for architect/engineering services. The contract amount will increase from $168,000 to $180,250. Moved by Mr. Shober, seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the change order with RSCC. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the Planning Commission, approve the estimated change order with Tresco Paving Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pa. for repairs to re -open closed portions of the road and path in Mingo due to the recent flooding emergency. The contract amount will increase to $17,500 and will be paid with oil and gas funds. Moved by Mr. Shober, seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the change order with Tresco Paving Corporation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of Ordinance 2017-2 imposing an excise tax at the rate of five percent on the consideration received from renting hotel rooms; to fund tourism, convention promotion and tourist development; establishing procedures for the collection of the tax; and providing penalties and further providing for the repeal of Ordinance 2001-1. follows: Prior to roll can Commissioner Vaughan read a prepared statement from Commissioner Maggi as I am sorry that I cannot attend today's meeting but I am participating in the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Ride. I am riding my motorcycle from Washington, Pennsylvania to the National American Legion Convention in Reno, Nevada. I, along with 400 plus other legion riders are raising money for con MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA scholarships for the children of U.S. military personnel killed since 9/11/01. Last year, the legion riders raised over $1.5 million in scholarship money. If I were present in today's meeting, I would vote yes for the ordinance, establishing the hotel tax at 4% in accordance with the recent legislative changes made to the Hotel Tax Act. All of the money generated by the tax is devoted to tourist promotion in the county. Our Tourist Promotion Agency does a great job. Tourism is one of the biggest industries in Washington County and the money spent in promoting, benefits all of our residents. I am pleased to join my colleagues, Commissioner Vaughan and Commissioner Shober in supporting this ordinance. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the ordinance. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Washington Trotting Association, LLC, doing business as the Meadows Racetrack and Casino, providing that the Meadows agrees to continue to make local share account payments for the benefit of the County under the exact same structure and formula that existed under Section 1403(c) of the Gaming Act prior to the Supreme Courts September 28, 2016 decision. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the memorandum of understanding with the Washington Trotting Association, LLC. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to ratify a provider agreement between the County of Washington d/b/a Washington County Health Center and Pennsylvania Health & Wellness, Inc. d/b/a Health Plan for the Managed Medicaid Program under Community Health Choices. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the agreement with the Above stated provider. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to adopt a resolution to sell 31 acres in Phase 1B at Starpointe Business Park to Scannel Properties to construct a two -unit building. 905 1 n MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of an agreement with Integra Realty Resources, Sewickley, Pa. to provide an appraisal of the health center. The contract authorization amount is $4,800. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the agreement with Integra Realty Resources. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Courts, of an agreement with John Richards, Esq. to represent parents of dependent children in those cases in which a conflict of interest exists. This agreement will be effective September 1, 2017 at total amount of $25,000 per year. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the agreement with John Richards, Esq. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Public Safety, of training and travel expenses for an employee to attend the 2017 Hexagon Public Safety Users' Group conference in Huntsville, Ala. from November 5-7, 2017. The total estimated cost is $1,150 and will be paid by state funding. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving travel to Huntsville, Ala. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, of a purchase of service credit for retirement purposes for Cynthia Shaffer for the period of June 11, 2011 through July 18, 2011, in the amount of $595.37. •1• MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the purchase of service credit for Cynthia Shaffer. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the reappointments of Amy Criss, Darlene Bigler, Laurel Ziemba and Rick Okraszewski and the appointments of Katie Hager and Lew Villotti to the Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughn, approving the board reappointments and appointments. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the reappointment of Rich Hall to the Redevelopment Authority Board. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughn, approving the board reappointment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the reappointments of Mark Alterici, Dennis Dutton, David Lamatrice and Andrea Kelvington Wernicki to the Tourism Promotion Agency Board. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughn, approving the board reappointments. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the appointment of Harry Miale to the Children and Youth Advisory Board. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughn, approving the board appointment. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 907 1 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, of a supplement to the contract with HRG for the Cross Creek Trail design to relocate two bridges deemed historically significant (Wheeling #8 and Buffalo #29) and incorporate Wheeling #8 into the new trail to be built in Cross Creek Park; Buffalo #29 may also be placed on this trail or placed along the Panhandle Trail. HRG will complete a study and cost estimate to help determine the final scope for McCormick Taylor in the replacement of these two structures at a cost of $12,500 to be paid with Cross Creek gas lease funds. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the contract supplement with HRG. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, of a contract with GAI Consultants in the amount of $7,700 to complete a conceptual design for new shelters and parking in Cross Creek Park, Thompson Hill that will result in a final scope for the final design and permitting to be supplemented later. Costs will be paid with Cross Creek gas lease funds. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the contract with GAI Consultants. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, of a change order with Tresco Paving in the amount of $76,142.03 that includes $38,597.98 for additional work at the fairgrounds; $7,155 plus mobilization to pave the Twilight bridge; and $17,389.05 for flood damage repairs to Mingo Creek County Park. There will be an additional revision to the contract for deductions to the Panhandle Trail project and final quantities for Mingo. Costs will be paid with Greenways funds, fair lease funds and Mingo lease funds. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the change order with Tresco Paving. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — 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 for construction inspection services through Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ECMS. • MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the advertising for construction inspection services. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, of a revision to the agreement with the Washington County History and Landmarks Foundation to re -locate a historic log structure into Mingo Creek County Park. Washington County will donate $10,000 toward the project to help offset costs and grant match requirements. All other terms of the agreement will remain the same. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the agreement with Washington County History and Landmarks Foundation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — 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 an agreement contingent upon Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's approval in the amount of $18,733 to be paid to Norfolk Southern Railway Company for plan reviews and approvals of impacts to rail line during the construction of the Pigeon #26 bridge replacement project. Costs will be paid 80% state and 20% liquid fuels. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the contract with Norfolk Southern Railway Company. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and Juvenile Probation, of the annual Juvenile Probation Services grant agreement and financial statement with the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission in the amount of $250,889. The grant period is July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 and will be used to offset salaries and other operating expenses of the department. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the above grant agreement. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. I 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Child Care Information Services, of the 2017-2018 provider service agreements with the list of previously approved providers. Mary Ann Kowalsky, Ambridge, Pa. Antoinette Ross, Koppel, Pa. The Learning Palace, New Brighton, Pa. Melissa Hunter, Freedom, Pa. Quainere Adamson, Ambridge, Pa. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the 2017-2018 new provider agreements listed. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Child Care Information Services, to submit an Early Learning Resource Center proposal for region four, which includes Washington, Greene, Fayette and Westmoreland counties for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2023. No additional county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the Early Learning Resource Center proposal. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — 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 provider agreements with the list of following providers. These agreements will be effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. No additional county funds are required. PROVIDER Global Wordsmiths Medicine Decision Logic, Inc. Washington Communities Human Services, Inc. TOTAL AMOUNT $5,000 $5,000 $630,000 Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the provider agreements listed. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — 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 a purchase of service agreement addendum with Susquehanna Software, Inc. for the period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. The Early Intervention Program software is being removed from the agreement and the monthly maintenance fee will increase from $150 to $200. No additional county funds are required. • ' MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the purchase of service agreement addendum with Susquehanna Software, Inc. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — 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, 2017 through June 30, 2018. No additional county funds are required. PROVIDER AMOUNT Auberle $750,000 The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh d/b/a Project Star $500,000 The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh Care Coordination $100,000 Community Action Southwest: Team Dad $10,000 Community Action Southwest: After -School $155,000 Community Action Southwest: Consolidated Services $700,000 Community Action Southwest: Family Group Decision Making $200,000 Community Action Southwest: Independent Living $410,000 Community Action Southwest: Transitionai Living $125,000 Community Action Southwest: Triple P $195,000 Community Action Southwest: Visitation $225,000 Community Action Southwest: Foster Care $3,000,000 Dr. Joseph Greenberg, Ph.D. $30,000 Dr. Terry O'Hara, Ph.D. $30,000 Every Child, Inc. $20,000 Harborcreek Youth Services $50,000 Kids Count Inc. $325,000 Mid -Atlantic Youth Services, Corp. $85,000 Pathways $450,000 Perseus House $200,000 Professional Family Care $125,000 Taylor Diversion Program, Inc. $250,000 TOTAL $7,935,000 Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the provider agreements listed. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, of a purchase of service agreement with Delores Blosnich-Gooden for the provision of administrative services related to the preparation of the Need Based Annual Plan and Budget estimate for 911 n MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA fiscal year 2017-2018 and the budget request for fiscal year 2018-2019. This agreement will be effective August 1, 2017 through October 31, 2017. The contract authorization amount is $2,237.40 and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the purchase of service agreement with Delores Blosnich-Gooden Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, of a memorandum of understanding with the following local education agencies to assure foster children the right to remain in the school of their origin. This memorandum addresses transportation concerns by allowing the design of a transportation plan and reimbursement of transportation costs. No additional county funds are required. Avella Area School District Bethlehem Center School District Burgettstown Area School District Canon -McMillan School District Chartiers-Houston School District McGuffey School District Ringgold School District Bentworth School District Brownsville Area School District California Area School District Charleroi Area School District Fort Cherry School District Peters Township School District Trinity Area School District Washington School District Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the school districts listed. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Purchasing Department and Building and Grounds, to authorize the advertising for bids/proposals (RFP) for the courthouse dome and skylight repair/replacement. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the advertising of bids for the courthouse dome and skylight repair/replacement. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 912 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Purchasing Department, Public Safety and Information Technology, of the renewal of VMWare software support that will bring all coverage current with an expiration date of July 19, 2018. The total cost will be $24,717.28 and will be paid via Public Safety's operating budget. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the renewal of the VMWare software support. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Purchasing Department and Information Technology, of a three-year software support renewal for two Nimble Network Storage Solutions with SynergIT Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa for Public Safety. The total cost will be $38,419.20 and will be funded through Public Safety's operating budget. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the software support renewal with SynergIT Inc. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Purchasing Department and Court Administration, of a 36-month agreement with Comcast for approximately 50 channels for the Family Courts Center family room that will include Sprout, Disney Channel, Disney XD, Disney XD HD, and the Disney channel -HD. The total cost of the TV package with one HD cable box will be $50.40 per month with a $49 installation fee and will be paid from their operating budget. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the agreement with Comcast. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Purchasing Department and Information Technology, of the renewal of the Cisco Smartnet Maintenance with SynergIT, Pittsburgh, Pa., for the purpose of protecting our key operating components. The total cost is $26,331.45 and will be paid from Act-13 funds. 913 MINUTE BOOK 1 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the agreement with SynergIT. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Purchasing Department and Aging Services, of an addendum to our current lease agreement with The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh for the purpose of operating their Meals on Wheels program at the Bentleyville Senior Center due to renovations to their current location. This agreement will extend through February 28, 2018. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the agreement with The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Purchasing Department and Public Safety of the purchase of Contrail Base Station software, licensing, integration and support with One Rain, Inc., Longmont, Colo., that will work in conjunction with the High Sierra flood alert system that is already in place. The total cost is $33,300 to be paid via Act-13 funds and a $5,000 annual maintenance that will be paid from Public Safety's operating budget. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the purchase of Contrail Base Station software, licensing, integration and support system with One Rain, Inc. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Purchasing Department and Public Safety of the purchase of a JetStor tape backup system with Network Corp, Pittsburgh, Pa. to replace aging equipment in the 911 center. The total cost is $22,980 and will be paid from Public Safety's operating budget. This purchase is made via CoStars 3, and therefore does not require bidding. Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the purchase of a JetStor tape backup system with Network Corp. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 914 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA ANNOUNCEMENTS An executive session was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, 2017, following the agenda meeting to discuss personnel. The regularly scheduled Salary Board and Retirement Board meetings will be immediately following the Board of Commissioners meeting. All county offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. SOLICITOR Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of tax refunds in the amount of $9,277.79. FARKAS KIMBERLY J 811 CENTER AVENUE CHARLEROI, PA 15022 Tax Year: 2011 District NORTH CFIARLBROI Parcel 500-011-00-00-0014-00 Amount $8.55 FARKAS KIMBERLY J 811 CENTER AVENUE CHARLEROI, PA 15022 Tax Year: 2014 District NORTH CHARLER01 Parcel 500-011-00-00-0014-00 Amount $8.55 OVERNITE TRANSPORTATION CO CORP CORPORATE REAL ESTATE DEPT PO BOX 28606 ATLANTA, GA 30358 Tax Year: 2014 District CHARTIERS Parcel170-017-03-00-0007-00 Amount $2,272.76 OLSHINSKY M & D 201 IRONWOOD COURT VENETIA, PA 15367 Tax Year: 2017 District PETERS TOWNSHIP Parcel540-006-23-00-0004-00 Amount $104.57 RIGGS HERBERT L & RICHARD W 582 CEDAR GROVE ROAD BURGETTSTOWN, PA 15021 Tax Year: 2012 District JEFFERSON Parcel380-010-00-00-0001-04 Amount $22.04 RIGGS HERBERT L & RICHARD W 582 CEDAR GROVE ROAD BURGETI'STOWN, PA 15021 Tax Year: 2015 District JEFFERSON Parcel 380-010-00-00-0001-04 Amount $22.04 FARKAS KIMBERLY J 811 CENTER AVENUE CHARLEROI, PA 15022 Tax Year: 2012 District NORTH CHARLEROI Parcel 500-011-00-00-0014-00 Amount $8.55 FARKAS KIMBERLY J 811 CENTER AVENUE CIARLEROI, PA 15022 Tax Year: 2015 District NORTH CHARLEROI Parcel 500-011-00-00-0014-00 Amount $8.55 OVERNITE TRANSPORTATION CO CORP CORPORATE REAL ESTATE DEPT PO BOX 28606 ATLANTA, GA 30358 Tax Year: 2015 District CHARTIERS Parcel 170-017-03-00-0007-00 Amount $3,215.59 RUNNING BROOKS II ASSOC 3555 WASHINGTON ROAD MCMURRAY, PA 15317 Tax Year: 2017 District CANTON Parcel 120-011-05-01-0008-00 Amount $76.06 RIGGS HERBERT L & RICHARD W 582 CEDAR GROVE ROAD BURGETTSTOWN, PA 15021 Tax Year: 2013 District JEFFERSON Parcel 380-010-00-00-0001-04 Amount $22.04 FARKAS KIMBERLY J 811 CENTER AVENUE CHARLEROI, PA 15022 Tax Year: 2013 District NORTH CHARLEROI Parcel 500-011-00-00-0014-00 Amount $8.72 FARKAS KIMBERLY J 811 CENTER AVENUE CHARLEROI, PA 15022 Tax Year: 2016 District NORTH CHARLEROI Parcel 500-011-00-00-0014-00 Amount $8.55 OVERNITE TRANSPORTATION CO CORP CORPORATE REAL ESTATE DEPT PO BOX 28606 ATLANTA, GA 30358 Tax Year: 2016 District CHARTIERS Parcel 170-017-03-00-0007-00 Amount $3,425.10 RIGGS HERBERT L & RICHARD W 582 CEDAR GROVE ROAD BURGETTSTOWN, PA 15021 Tax Year: 2011 District JEFFERSON Parcel 380-010-00-00-0001-04 Amount $22.04 RIGGS HERBERT L & RICHARD W 582 CEDAR GROVE ROAD BURGETTSTOWN, PA 15021 Tax Year: 2014 District JEFFERSON Parcel380-010-00-00-0001-04 Amount $22.04 RIGGS HERBERT L & RICHARD W 582 CEDAR GROVE ROAD BURGETTSTOWN, PA 15021 Tax Year: 2016 District JEFFERSON Parcel 380-010-00-00-0001-04 Amount $22.04 Moved by Mr. Shober; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the above listed tax refunds. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 915 11 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED F1607929LD There being no further business, Vice Chairman Irey Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:47 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITT D FOR APPROVAL: to, 2017 ATTEST: CHIEF