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Minute No. 1056
Washington County Commissioners
March 1, 2018
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 American Legion Post 613
representative Barry Grimm; Solicitor J. Lynn DeHaven; Director of Administration Scott Fergus; Chief
Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Executive Secretaries Joy Orndoff, Marie
Trossman and Randi Marodi; Planning Department representative Gracie Abel; Controller Mike Namie;
Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Interim Human Resources Director Andrea Johnston and Human Resources
representative Patricia Maxon; Veterans Affairs Director Susan Meighen; Children and Youth Services
Director Kim Rogers and employees Christina Popovich Bomba, and her husband and son, Victor and
Nicholas Bomba; Children & Youth Services employees Jolene Wills -Brower, Julie Yusko, Holly Innamorato,
Dawn Smith, Matt Clay, Tyler Kuhn, Shelly Colbert, Ashley Beck, Lori Locke, Barbara Allen, Linda Bamford,
Haley Conn, Kayla Kaydo, Anthony Bibbo, Philip Kosciuszko, Celine Seaman, Katie Slaker, Nikita Lewis,
Kris McDowell and Nawal Qureshi, Michelle DeRosa, Bernadette Saylor, Tenisha Brown, Mike Robb,
Gregory Javens, Tina Stefanick, Dianna Shymchyk, Tiffany Lindsay, Taylor Patton, and Marie Higgins;
Monongahela Main Street Program representative Walter Seals; Observer -Reporter Publishing Co.
representative Barbara Miller; WJPA representative Bruce Sakahk, and concerned citizens Patrick Griffith and
Mike Ross.
Mr. Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:03 a.m.
Commissioner Irey Vaughan led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Grimm led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Maggi entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1055 dated February 15, 2018.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving Minute No. 1055, as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mrs. Vaughan read a retirement plate congratulating Christina Popovich for serving over 24 years
with Washington County Children & Youth Services. Holly Innamorato spoke very highly of Ms. Popovich
and the wonderful work she did for the agency. Ms. Popovich thanked the commissioners along with her
fellow employees for the jobs they all perform.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
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OLD BUSINESS
BID AWARD
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the Purchasing Department and the
Redevelopment Authority, approve the fire system rebid contract for the Public Safety Garage, Maintenance
Garage and JPO Training Facility to Fire Fighter Sales Service Co. at a total cost of $93,000.00. The total cost
for five prime contractors is $3,245,693.00 and will be paid from Act 13 funds. This bid is being awarded to
the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract with Fire Fighter Sales
Service Co.
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 Purchasing Department and Court
Administration, approve the bid award contract for the automated drug testing analyzer to Microgenics
Corporation with the first year cost of $64,690.84 as follows:
• Med Test BS-480 Analyzer $50,000.00
• Consumables $ 5,190.84
• Paracelsus Data Management $ 9,500.00
$64,690.84 total
Costs associated with year one include the instrument, water delivery system, on -site training fee, delivery,
one-time charge for the Paracelsus data management system set-up, interface to both our Unified Case
Management system and PACJIS and does not include the reagents or the $.10 per test fee for the operation
of the Paracelsus data management system. The total cost for year two is $16,190.00 for annual preventative
maintenance on both the analyzer and data management systems, which includes parts, updates to the system
and updates to data management.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract with Microgenics
Corporation.
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 Purchasing Department and Planning
Commission, approve the bid award contract for welding services to Maccabee Industrial, Inc., Belle Vernon,
Pa., at the hourly rates provided in their bid proposal and all work will be done on a time and material basis..
This agreement will be effective April 1, 2018 through March 31, 2020, with the option to renew for two
additional two-year periods. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder
meeting specifications.
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Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract with Maccabee Industrial,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
BID CONTRACT EXTENSIONS
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the Purchasing Department, extend our
current contract for vehicle repairs, maintenance and towing of county vehicles to the following vendors:
• Tomsic Motor Company, Washington, Pa.
Body Repairs - $65.00/hour
• Pancake Towing, Washington, Pa.
Towing - $65.00/light vehicle - $75.00 medium vehicle plus $3.00/mile; Winching fee -
$75.00/hour and flat rate service call - $65.00
• Solomon Auto Group, Brownsville, Pa.
Section I — General Repair - $90/hour for gas motor; $112.50/hour for diesel motor
Section II — Transmission Repairs - $90/hour for gas motor; $112.50/hour for diesel motor
Section VI — Air Conditioning - $90/hour
These contracts will be effective March 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019, and all work will be done on a
time and material and as needed basis. The total 2017 yearly cost was approximately $32,464.00.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract with the vendors listed.
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 Purchasing Department, approve the
extension of our current contract for the purchase of firearms, tasers, ammunition and accessories based on
their current 2018 pricing to Atlantic Tactical, New Cumberland, Pa. and Taser International, Inc.,
Scottsdale, Ariz. The contract extension will be effective through March 31, 2019. This extension is in
accordance with the terms and conditions of the original contract
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the contract with Atlantic Tactical and
Taser International, Inc.
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, of the appointments of the
following individuals to the Canvass Board for the 2018 Special Election: Leona Alexis, Paulie Chappel,
Charlie Watts, David Kresh, Cathi Kresh, Peggy Wilson, Myrna Calabro, Donna Park, and Carolyn Dunklin.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the Canvass Board appointments.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Coroner, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the cost of
training and all travel related fees, within the rules of the county's travel policy, for the deputy coroners to
attend the annual spring Law Enforcement Seminar in Johnstown, Pa. The cost will be approximately $200,
and all fees will be charged to the coroner's budget.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving training and travel to Johnstown, Pa.
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 the authorization to bid for sand blasting and painting of the bridge that carries the
Panhandle Trail over Route 18 in Burgettstown. Costs will be paid with Panhandle gas lease funds.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mx. Shober, approving authorization to bid.
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
Public Safety, of the 2017 Hazardous Material Emergency Response Preparedness Report for submission to
the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA).
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the 2017 Hazardous Material
Emergency Response Preparedness Report.
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 a provider agreement with Care Unlimited, Inc., to provide nursing
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services. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018. The contract authorization
amount is $21,000, and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the provider agreement with Care
Unlimited, Inc.
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 provider agreement addendum with SPHS Connect, Inc. to provide homeless assistance
services. This agreement will extend for three months and be effective July 1, 2016 through March 31, 2018.
No additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the provider agreement addendum with
SPHS Connect, Inc.
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 an agreement addendum with Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission to administer the
Centers of Excellence Program that provides treatment for opioid related substance abuse disorder. This
agreement will be effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018. The contract authorization amount will
increase from $330,000 to $500,000 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement addendum with
Washington Drug and Alcohol 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 Human
Services, of an agreement with Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. to administer the
Department of Human Services (DHS) Centers of Excellence Program that provides treatment for opioid
related substance abuse disorder. This agreement will be effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019. The
contract authorization amount is $500,000 and no additional county funds are required.
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Moved by Mrs. Vaughan seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Washington Drug
and Alcohol Commission, Inc.
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 Ward Home, Inc. for the provision of foster care placement
services. This agreement will be effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The contract authorization
amount is $20,000 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Ward Home, Inc.
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 A Second Chance, Inc. for the Stepping into Families kinship
program that promotes successful placements out of congregate care. This agreement will be effective
July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. The contract authorization amount is $110,000 and no additional county
funds are required.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with A Second Chance,
Inc.
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 A Second Chance, Inc. for the Stepping into Families kinship
program for placement services. This agreement will be effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018. The
contract authorization amount is $100,000 and no additional county funds are required.
Inc.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with A Second Chance,
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 Westmoreland County for placement services. This agreement
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will be effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. The contract authorization amount will not exceed
$1,330 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Westmoreland
County.
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 and Sheriff, of an amendment to the current agreement with Tyler Technologies, formerly
Softcade Incorporated, to include the purchase of a software module based on the fees listed on the
American Schedule One. The total cost for the module including license fees is $5,728.00 and the
maintenance and support fees is $525.00 for year one and $1,050.00 for year two.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the purchase of a software module
from Tyler Technologies.
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 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 June 30, 2018. All
other terms and conditions will remain the same.
Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with The Roman
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh.
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, February 28, 2018, following the agenda
meeting to discuss personnel. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will be immediately following
the Board of Commissioners meeting.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of tax refunds in the
amount of $20,237.18.
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Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the tax refunds listed below.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Shober — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SOUTHPOINTE GOLF CLUB INC
SOUTHPOINTE GOLF CLUB INC
HARBISON STANLEY K
360 SOUTHPOINTE BLVD
360 SOUTHPOINTE BLVD
134 CAMP LANE
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Year: 2017
District CECIL
District CECIL
District PETERS TOWNSHIP
Parcel 140-010-00-00-0008-01
Parcel 140-010-00-00-0008-30
Parcel 540-009-03-01-0009-00
Amount $9,421.29
Amount $1.19
Amount $156.98
NORTH STRABANE LODGING
SCHERICH EUGENE W
SCHERICH EUGENE W
16 FLETCHER LANE
5405 PROSPERITY PIKE
5405 PROSPERITY PIKE
PHILLIPPI, WV 26416
PROSPERITY, PA 15329
PROSPERITY, PA 15329
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Year: 2017
District NORTH SIRABANE
District DONEGAL
District CROSS CREEK
Parcel 520-011-02-00-0014-00
Parcel 230-001-08-99-0001-72
Parcel 210-001-08-99-0001-05
Amount $9,301.75
Amount $166.7
Amount $145.27
SCHERICH EUGENE W
SCHERICH EUGENE W
ODELL D
5405 PROSPERITY PIKE
5405 PROSPERITY PIKE
237 ARROWHEAD LANE
PROSPERITY, PA 15329
PROSPERITY, PA 15329
EIGHTY FOUR, PA 15330
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Year: 2011
District DONEGAL
District SOUTH FRANKLIN
District NOTTINGHAM
Parcel 230-001-08-99-0001-82
Parcel590-001-08-99-0001-02
Parcel530-001-10-00-0017-00
Amount $16.31
Amount $76.93
Amount $157.79
ODELL D
ODELL D
ODELL D
237 ARROWHEAD LANE
237 ARROWHEAD LANE
237 ARROWHEAD LANE
EIGHTY FOUR, PA 15330
EIGHTY FOUR, PA 15330
EIGHTY FOUR, PA 15330
Tax Year: 2012
Tax Year: 2013
Tax Year: 2014
District NOTTINGHAM
District NOTTINGHAM
District NOTTINGHAM
Parcel 530-001-10-00-0017-00
Parcel 530-001-10-00-0017-00
Parcel 530-001-10-00-0017-00
Amount $157.79
Amount $157.79
Amount $157.77
ODELL D
ODELL D
ODELL D
237 ARROWFEAD LANE
237 ARROWHEAD LANE
237 ARROWHEAD LANE
EIGHTY FOUR, PA 15330
EIGHTY FOUR, PA 15330
EIGHTY FOUR, PA 15330
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Year: 2017
District NOTTINGHAM
District NOMNG1 AM
District NOTTINGHAM
Parcel 530-001-10-00-0017-00
Parcel 530-001-10-00-0017-00
Parcel 530-001-10-00-0017-00
Amount $157.79
Amount $157.79
Amount $4.04
There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
10:26 a.m.
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