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Minute No. 1113 September 17, 2020
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, Larry Maggi and Nick Sherman. Also present are American Legion Post 639 representative Pat
Meighen; Solicitor Jana Grimm; Chief of Staff John Haynes; Controller Mike Namie; Finance Director Josh
Hatfield; Human Resources Director Shelli Arnold; Veterans Affairs Director Susan Meighen; Planning
Commission representative Gracie Able; IT representative Earl Dean; Elections Director Melanie Ostrander;
Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg Executive Secretaries Marie
Trossman and Randi Marodi; David's Limited representatives Tom Zammaro, Patsy Calabro and Lou
Haddad; SWPA Area Agency on Aging Director Leslie Grenfell and SWPA Area Agency on Aging Job
Developer Matt Uram; and WJPA representative Bruce Sakalik.
Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 10 a.m., and announced this meeting is
being broadcast live with video and audio via Facebook and the county website.
Mrs. Vaughan led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Meighen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1111 dated August 20, 2020, and Minute
No. 1112 dated September 4, 2020.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1111 and 1112, as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mr. Sherman read a certificate of recognition commemorating the 49-year David's Limited business
partnership. The Commissioners wished good luck to Tom Zimmaro and Patsy Calabro.
Lou Haddad spoke highly of the business and spoke of his close bond with the owners. He
commented this store's longevity was due mainly to quality goods and customer service.
Mr. Maggi read a proclamation declaring September 20 through September 26, 2020, as Employ the
Older Workers' Week. Executive Director Leslie Grenfell and Job Developer Matt Uram, both of SWPA
Area Agency on Aging accepted the proclamation. They thanked the Commissioners for always supporting
the agency. Mr. Uram distributed face masks that were all hand sewn by older workers.
RECESS FOR PHOTOS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
OLD BUSINESS
BID AWARD
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, approve the bid award for
envelopes and stationary, printing services and printed forms to the following vendors:
• Blanc Printing Company, Bridgeville, Pa.
• Consolidated Graphics, Bridgeville, Pa.
• Five Thousand Forms, Fogelsville, Pa.
• MPB Print & Sign Superstore, Morgantown, WV
The contracts will be effective September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2021, with the option to extend for two
additional one-year periods. Purchasing is requesting to re -bid items that did not receive a response. This bid
is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications.
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Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid award with the above listed
vendors.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CHANGE ORDER
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, and the Redevelopment
Authority of the County of Washington, approve a change order for the Northside Hanger Development -Site
Preparation with Cast & Baker Corporation, Canonsburg, Pa., in the following amounts:
• CO#2 - $124,577.66 for 35 additional days due to changes to requirements and weather delays.
• CO#3 - $80,248.09. for nine additional days due to changes to requirements and weather
delays. Only time extensions are given for weather delays. Not additional payment.
The new total is $4,008,932.75.
Note:
C.O. # 2 - sanitary sewer/holding tank location revisions, relocated stormwater piping and endwall,
landslide along Runway 27 fill area, added concrete pad to protect end of taxilane from fill hauling equipment.
C.O. # 3 — Revised grading along Runway 9 fill area, added underdrain and cleanouts, updated silt
sock, toe bench, erosion control blanket and seeding
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Change Orders 2 and 3.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, of the Washington County
Emergency Operations Plan, which is designed to comply with all applicable state and county regulations and
provides the policies and procedures to be followed in dealing with emergencies, disasters, and terrorism
events.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Washington County Emergency
Operations Plan.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — 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 the revised right-of-way agreements for the replacement of the Pike #24 bridge in West Pike
Township. Revised acreage amounts are included in the new agreements and the total agreed payment per
Minute No. 1105, June 4, 2020, meeting remains the same.
• Karen Joy & Harry Robbie Galis in the amount of $500 for 157 sf temporary easement
• Gary K. & Kevin D. Carson in the amount of $500 for 2,212.2 sf of permanent easement and
13,796.4 sf of temporary easement.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the two deeds of easements with Gary K.
and Kevin D. Carson and Karen Joy and Harry Robin Clinton Galis.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — 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 new agreement with the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh (AAAP) for the
operation and maintenance of the Mingo Park Observatory. The original agreement language about
construction of the facility has been removed and the term of the agreement will extend an additional 25
years.
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Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with the Amateur
Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh.
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — 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 with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) for the 2020-2022
Unified Work Program reimbursement in the total amount of $35,568. Fiscal year 2020-2021 and Fiscal Year
2021-2022 invoicing willreflect $17,784 and $4,446 in kind match respectively.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with the Southwestern
Pennsylvania Commission for the 2020-2022 Unified Work Program.
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and the
Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington as agent for Washington County Airport, of the
execution of a Major Modification permit application with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department
of Environmental Project for the Northside Development Project. The permit application requires a $300
fee to be made payable to the Commonwealth of PA Clean Water Fund and will be reimbursed by a
combination of Bureau of Aviation and local share account monies.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Major Modification Permit
Application with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Project.
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and the
Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington as agent for Washington County Airport, of a
Mitigation Credit Supply agreement with First Pennsylvania Resource, LLC for the purchase of 0.27 wetland
mitigation credits for the Southside Taxiway project. The total amount is $33,750.00 and will be reimbursed
by a combination of Bureau of Aviation and local share account.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Mitigation Credit Supply agreement
with First Pennsylvania Resource, LLC.
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance, of an
amendment to COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant contract with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Department of Community and Economic Development. The amendment modifies programmatic changes
made to Appendix C of the contract. All other terms and conditions of the contract are not changed or
modified and remain in full force and effect. The amendment will be electronically signed by Diana Irey
Vaughan, Chair and/or Larry Maggi, Vice Chair.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the amendment to the COVID-19
County Relief Block Grant with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and
Economic Development.
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of a three-year subscription with Alert Media at a cost of $6,498 per year. Alert Media is a
communication software that will allow notification delivery to county employees securely and reliably within
seconds via text message, voice call (mobile or landline), email, social media, mobile application and custom
channels to keep our employees safe and informed.
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Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the subscription with Alert Media.
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — 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 the following provider agreements for the period of July 1, 2020
through June 30, 2021. No additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER AMOUNT
Academy for Adolescent Health, Inc. $25,000
accessAbilities, Inc. 150,113
The Arc of Washington County
67,000
The CARE Center, Inc.
1,347,262
Center for Community Resources
1,306,603
Centerville Clinics
80,000
Crossroads Speech and Hearing
16,493
Keystone Community Resources
174,000
Pathways of Southwestern PA, Inc.
478,835
Pathways of Southwestern PA, Inc.
29,000
Pressley Ridge
8,253
Southwest Behavioral Care
480,588
Washington Communities Human Services
30,000
Washington Communities Human Services
23,367
TOTAL
$4,216,514
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the above provider agreements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — 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 provider agreement with Postpartum Support International to
conduct Perinatal Mood Disorder training related to the Postpartum Depression grant. This agreement will
be effective March 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. The contract authorization amount is $26,800 and
no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Postpartum Support
International.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — 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, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
No additional county funds are required.
PROVIDER AMOUNT
Auberle $750,000
Corporate Security and Investigation 31,000
Dr. Terry O'Hara 60,000
Formative Outcomes, LLC 35,000
Southwestern PA Legal Services 100,000
Washington County Drug & Alcohol Commission 249,600
TOTAL 122 600
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the above provider agreements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — 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 Purchasing and
Human Services, of the extension of the current lease agreement with Comprehensive Community Services,
Inc. Charleroi Pa., for 1,350 square feet of office space to be utilized by Human Services as a remote site to
access Drug & Alcohol, CYS and BHDS Services to be funded from a Human Services grant for a total
monthly cost of $1,266.75. This agreement will be effective September 1, 2020 through August 31, 2025,
with option to renew year-to-year based on a mutually agreed upon monthly lease amount. This lease
agreement may be terminated by either party with a 60-day written notice to terminate.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the extension of the current lease
agreement with Comprehensive Community Services, Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and
Public Safety, the purchase of HP Think Clients and Monitors from SynergIT, Pittsburgh, Pa., in the amount
of 341,846.75 to be placed at the Washington and Beaver PSAP sites. The proposed funding source is the
Interconnectivity Grant. The proposed purchase is in accordance with the pricing on PA State
Contract/CoStars 3 and therefore does not require bidding.
Note per Public Safety: The items will be installed at the PSAP and Beaver PSAP. The project is a
collaborative effort of both counties funded by the PEMA Statewide Interconnectivity Grant. Part of the
equipment (servers) was purchased with Beaver as the fiduciary and the other portion (desktop hardware) was
quoted through our vendor, with equipment installed at both sites. The cost is borne 100% by the grant. We
are purchasing early to avoid cost increases. The items will be warehoused for several months until
installation. Install will be handled by staff at each county.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of HP Think Clients and
Monitors to be placed at Washington and Beaver PSAP sites.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and
Public Safety, of an agreement with HAAS Alert, Inc., Chicago, Ill., to provide real -tune emergency alerts in
Public Safety vehicles. Total cost per year for all vehicles is $1,474.20, with a five-year total of $7,371.00. The
yearly (recurring) maintenance support cost would be paid from the HazMat budget.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with HAAS Alert, Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and
the Chief of Staff, of the Crossroads Center Office Building Property Condition and Environmental
Assessments to be performed by Partner Engineering, Science Inc., in the amount of $7,300.00 ($5,200 and
$2,100), funded from the General Fund. Note: Hard copies at $75.00 per copy. Core samples may be
needed at a later date.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the property condition and
environmental assessments by Partner Engineering, Science, Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and
Court Administration, of two additional Verizon jetpacks to be utilized by the MDJs for zoom calls and
hearings, via video. The current jetpacks are rotated between the MDJs. The devices will be assigned to
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MDJ Saieva, MDJ Thompson, MDJ Kanalis, MDJ Manfredi & MDJ Ward. The cost of service is
$39.99/month and will be paid from their operating budget. Equipment is free with activation.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving two additional Verizon jetpacks to be
utilized by the MDJs.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of The
Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, to adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of
addendum #2 to the cooperation agreement between the County of Washington and the City of Washington.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution between the County of
Washington and the City of Washington.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of The
Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, to adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of
addendum #2 to the cooperation agreement between the County of Washington and the City of
Monongahela.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution between the County of
Washington and the City of Monongahela.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, following the agenda
meeting to discuss personnel. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will be immediately following
today's meeting.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor Grimm presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of tax refunds in the
amount of $1,397.50.
ZMIJOWSKI MARC J.
235 FALLOWFIELD AVENUE
CHARLEROI, PA 15022
Tax Year: 2020
District BENTLEYVILLE
Parcel 040-036-00-00-0009-00
Amount $4.13
BURKHOUSE RALPH
461 WEIR COLE ROAD
PROSPERITY, PA 15329
Tax Year: 2020
District MORRIS
Parcel 450-004-00-00-0010-00
Amount $167.18
ANESTIS RONALD S.
1286 BRUSH RUN ROAD
AVELLA, PA 15312
Tax Year: 2020
District HOPEWELL
Parcel 350-019-00-00-0006-01
Amount $10.95
TRISCIK DAWN
306 FAIR STREET
MONONGAHELA, PA 15063
Tax Year: 2020
District MONONGAHELA 3RD
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Parcel 440-014-00-01-0019-00
Amount $9.77
MUFFREY LLC
185 NW SPANISH RIVER
BLVD #100
BOCA RATON, FL 33436
Tax Year: 2020
District SPEERS
Parcel 610-022-00-00-0004-00
Amount $1,205.47
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the above tax refunds.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
10:35 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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