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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 1133 - 7-15-2021 - COMMISSIONER1767 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA [MR LIMITED E00718327LD Minute No. 1133 July 15, 2021 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 President Judge John DiSalle; Solicitor Jana Grimm; Chief of Staff John Haynes; Controller Mike Namie; Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Human Resources Director Shelli Arnold; Court Administrator Patrick Grimm; Building and Grounds Director Justin Welsh; Sheriff representatives Robert Vaughan and Anthony Interval; Treasurer Tom Flickinger; Recorder of Deeds/Tax Revenue Director Debbie Bardella; Adult Probation Director Randy Jackson and employees Cathy Goans, Tristan Buxton, April Bowen and Lauren Wadsworth; Juvenile Probation Director Amanda Gallagher and employees Jason Kozar and Sara Masullo; Prothonotary Laura Hough; Clerk of Courts Brenda Davis; Register of Wills James Roman; Equitrans Midstream Corporation Supervisor Brian Clauto, and employees Erin Debias and Bill Ursic; Planning representative Gracie Abel; Executive Secretaries Marie Trossman, Randi Marodi and Patrick Geho; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Children and Youth Services representative Tina Stefanick; Observer -Reporter representative Mike Jones; WJPA representative Bruce Sakalik; and concerned citizens Jim Piper, Lisa Muscato; Tony Muscato; Annette Leach, Brenda Wilson, Karen Sager, Vince Gavin, James Gavin, Candace Bernier, William Nutt, Shane Closkey, Ashley Duff, Adam Hovanec, Ann Thomas, John Thomas, Frank Byrd, John Lunt, Brandon Novogradac, Don Goulder, Diane Bianchi, Gary Lenik, Ann Shaner, Paul Peternel, Jenna Palmieri, Paul Gulca, Melanie Patterson, Richard J. DeLuca; Denise Stasku, Eleanor Brunetti, Scott Campbell, L. Molinaro, Margaret Wheat and Brenda L. Griffith. Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 10 a.m., and announced this meeting is video and audio live streamed via Facebook. Commissioner Irey Vaughan led the meeting with a prayer. Ms. Stefamck led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1132 dated June 17, 2021. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1132, as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mr. Maggi read proclamation declaring July 18 through July 24, 2021, as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervisors Week. Moved by Mr. Maggi; seconded by Mr. Sherman, approving the proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. President Judge DiSalle accepted the proclamation. He thanked the commissioners and noted these are the unsung heroes of the criminal justice system. These employees work around the clock while keeping the offenders in line and keeping the public safe. On behalf of Adult Probation Office, supervisor Randy Jackson and on behalf of the Juvenile Probation Office, chief Amanda Gallagher, they both thanked the Commissioners for their support and for this recognition. They thanked the courts for always trusting in the Probation system. Mrs. Vaughan and Mr. Maggi both thanked them for their service and for putting themselves in harms way. Mr. Sherman read a Certificate of Appreciation for the employees of Equitrans Midstream Corporation. The employees volunteered their time to paint the exterior office of Mingo Creek County Park. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the certificate. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1768 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Equitrans Midstream Corporation supervisor Brian Clauto stated he first reached out to Superintendent of Parks Kevin Garrison on how this group of approximately 18 could give back because Mr. Clauto and others have frequented this park. Mr. Garrison suggested exterior painting. Mr. Clauto expressed to all in attendance to reach out and get involved with volunteering your time. STATEMENT FROM THE CHAIRPERSON Mrs. Vaughan stated the following: I would like to thank everyone for attending today's meeting. It is an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Washington County. With respect to the subject of an elections audit, my office has received an extraordinarily high number of phone calls and emails for which I apologize that I have not yet been able to respond. To the residents of Washington County that I was elected to serve, I will do my best to respond to you directly. I ask for your patience as my staff and I work through your communications. I believe many of you are here today because you were encouraged to attend by a Facebook post which inaccurately represented that we have rejected a proposal to do a full audit of the 2020 election. The fact is that this Board of Commissioners has not been formally presented with a recommendation for an audit, and there is a process in place for such a recommendation, if deemed warranted, to be presented. Too often, elected officials are politically pressured into making decisions, however in Washington County we have always taken the politics out of our decision -making processes and will continue to do so. In early 2020, this Board of Commissioners created an elections review committee to review the policies and procedures of elections in Washington County to ensure best practices and to restore voter confidence. Many positive changes have been made to our election process and I am proud of the work and cooperative efforts of our elections department and our Elections Review Committee. I have full confidence in the integrity of Washington County's 2020 certified election results. Questionable practices may have occurred in other counties, but the elections review committee worked in conjunction with our elections office to incorporate safe guard measures, which other counties may have not deployed, such as providing only one mail in ballot box which was located inside the elections office, our elections office removed over 9,000 inactive voters and it continues to be an ongoing process, poll watchers were permitted to observe pre -canvass workers and video cameras recorded activities. Additionally, my office received over 40 questionable allegations of voter fraud and only found that two warranted further investigation from the district attorney and the department of state. To date, we have received no status updates. It was brought to our attention that 294 voters may have been deceased, our county staff investigated all 294 instances and found no merit to the claim. I would have been supportive of the recommendation of a full forensic audit, not because there is any evidence of wrongdoing, but to restore voter confidence, however the recommendation should come from our elections review committee. This committee has not yet convened to discuss this matter. It is imperative to acknowledge that on July 8, 2021, the Secretary of the Commonwealth issued a directive to all county boards of elections that limits access to all voting machines, materials, hardware, and software by third -party entities. This directive limits the capacity in which an audit could be conducted. Our solicitor has advised the following: `Based on the information that is available to the Board of Elections which includes the DOS directive, the PA election code, the vendor agreement with ES & S, and the certification report of the Department of State, the ramifications and damages that the county will suffer will be great if such a full forensic audit occurs, including but not limited to replacement of all voting machines at the full expense of the county. Therefore, it is my recommendation that a full forensic audit of the election not occur at this time until further direction isgiven by the state or the PA courts. " If the elections review committee were to recommend an audit, and Washington County were to proceed with a full forensic audit, it would result in our newly purchased voting equipment being decertified by the Commonwealth, forcing taxpayers to spend another $3 million for replacement of voting equipment. More importantly, the purchase of new voting equipment and the extensive time involved in that process would not allow us to conduct the November 2, 2021 election. Until there is a statutory change, at the state level, counties are bound to adhere to the Pennsylvania election code and must comply with the secretary's directive. If you are a resident and/or a taxpayer of Washington County, as is our longstanding policy, you will be permitted to have 3 minutes to speak during public comment, this is not an exchange between the Board of Commissioners and speaker, strictly public comment. Due to time constraints, if you are not a resident and/or taxpayer of Washington County, unfortunately, you will not be permitted to speak during public comment at today's meeting to allow us enough time to conduct the business of this county that is before us. I thank you all for attending and I look forward to a productive meeting. IJ 1 1769 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD PUBLIC COMMENT Annette Leach is in favor of a full audit. She stated our freedoms and Constitution should be a main concern and not finances. Karen Sagar does not believe that Biden won this election. She is in favor of a full and complete forensic audit of the forensic audit. Frank Byrd stated that the blight in the city and county of Washington is awful, along with the drugs in Washington. Candace Bernier, a resident of Bentleyville Borough. Ms. Bernier has asked for a full public audit of the 2020 election and she does not trust the accuracy of voting machines. Gary Lenick is a resident of Nottingham Township, Venetia Pa. If the forensic audit was done by another firm, then it would decertify the existing machines. If the audit was done by an outside source and reaffirmed the result by ES&S, then why would it be decertified? I think an audit should be done and everyone would have peace of mind. He has spoken to several people and they have stated the phrase, "why both to vote?" Ann Shaner, a resident of Peters Township. When she looks at the numbers, Trump won Washington County. She has thought for years that Washington County should have taken a more progressive step. She is promoting a study in good government. This would bring continuity in the offices. She stated the continuity has been lost in the row offices since the last elections. A commission to study a good government proposal would be in the best interest of the residents. We need competent people in our row offices and place them under a Clerk of Records such as in Erie County, and elected by the citizens. Ms. Shaner is in favor of selecting a committee to study good government. Bridgette Lautzenhiser of Cecil Township. She is in favor of a forensic audit. This past May primary, she went into her voting poll. There was no one there other than the two election workers. She had a discussion with them about the low voter turnout and asked him if he thought it was because of the voter fraud that has occurred during the election. His reply was there is always voter fraud in every election. Ms. Lautzenhiser stated she didn't think this was going to count. She stated she didn't care if it costs $3 million. She also stated that the voter count was digitally manipulated. Paul Peternel of Washington. He stated he is representing a constituency of ensuing for transparency, accountability and fairness in government in this county. He has spoken to people, opposite the party of Mr. Trump to suppress votes or to suppress descent in his own area. He fully supports a full forensic audit by a qualified auditing company that is certified and not connected to our voting machines. Mr. Peternel asked the Commissioners not to cowtail to the Attorney General, Mr. Shapiro and others. Mr. Peternel applauds the selection of the Election Review Committee. He asked how this committee was selected and who is on this committee. Jena Palmeri of North Strabane Township. She echoed all that has been said and is in full support of a forensic audit. As a poll worker she was shocked see to how many people she was assisting and checking in and were questioning whether their vote was going count. She believes most people in the county feel this way. She stated if the Commissioners do represent the members of this county then you should listen to the members of this county when they say they don't mind money being spent for this audit. Mrs. Vaughan stated this usually is not done but she wanted to address the question regarding the Election review Committee. She stated there was one representative from the Democrat and Republican parties to serve. Each Commissioner had three appointments and two of three were to be at attorney and either a judge of elections or someone that served in the capacity to help run our election. Mrs. Vaughan went on to explain that Washington County did sue the governor for the "stay at home" orders, because it was thought to be unconstitutional. The case has been appealed and still fighting to have the previous orders declared unconstitutional so the future rights cannot be infringed. Voter confidence is extremely important. The decertification comes down from the state, and we do not have authority over this. Mrs. Vaughan suggests voters go to their state representatives to discuss this because this has to do with election code that we have to abide by. If we were to open the voting machines for a full forensic independent audit, there is an unlikelihood that we would be able to obtain new voting machines soon enough, and again they would have to be certified. This would all have to be discussed with our Elections Review Committee. We have kept a tabulation of all that has been done with the Elections Review Committee, such as, changes that have been made and a tabulation of claims of wrongdoing. Mrs. Vaughan 1770 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD stated you are all welcome to those. However, Mrs. Vaughan stated there have been over 600 emails just on this issue and we have about 200 phone calls, and we are a bit behind. The confidence of the voter and the integrity of the election process should be paramount. Mr. Sherman also thanked everyone for coming because this is an important issue. He stated this is not the first he's heard about this and we have to look at these numbers. We have taken a proactive approach to voter fraud. He stated we convene this committee so we can see how fraud may take place in Washington County, we took the appropriate steps to assure this doesn't happen. Mr. Sherman stated we do not have drop boxes all over the county. We had one that was under constant supervision, and we've had many people try to drop more than one ballot off. We did not allow this to happen. Mr. Sherman stated do I believe fraud happened this last election? Absolutely. Do I believe this election should be audited? Absolutely. Mr. Sherman believes an audit should be taking place in Washington County, I think it needs to take place in Allegheny and Philadelphia County, where the real fraud took place. He stated Donald Trump won the election here and we took the proactive steps to make sure we did not have voter fraud. There were 330 claims that were turned over to Mr. Sherman's office of people that were deceased that voted. Mr. Sherman and his assistant called every single one of them to confirm that we had that. After the full review that Mr. Sherman's and Mrs. Vaughan's staff completed, there were two evidences of fraud that were turned over to the District Attorney's office. Mr. Sherman appreciates everyone that came today. He is in favor of the audit and go to Allegheny and Philadelphia counties, where the real fraud took place. Mrs. Vaughan announced if there are anymore that would like to make public comment, line up please. Again, you'll have three minutes and must be a resident and taxpayer of Washington County. Mrs. Vaughan stated this usually is not done but she wanted to address the question regarding the Election Review Committee. She stated there was one representative from the Democrat and Republican parties to serve. Each Commissioner had three appointments and two of the three were to be at attorney and either a judge of elections or someone that served in the capacity to help run our election. Mrs. Vaughan went on to explain that Washington County did sue the governor for the "stay at home" orders, because it was thought to be unconstitutional. The case has been appealed and still fighting to have the previous orders declared unconstitutional so the future rights cannot be infringed. Voter confidence is extremely important. The decertification comes down from the state, and we do not have authority over this. Mrs. Vaughan suggests voters go to their state representatives to discuss this because this has to do with election code that we have to abide by. If we were to open the voting machines for a full forensic independent audit, there is an unlikelihood that we would be able to obtain new voting machines soon enough, and again they would have to be certified. This would all have to be discussed with our Elections Review Committee. We have kept a tabulation of all that has been done with the Elections Review Committee, such as, changes that have been made and a tabulation of claims of wrongdoing. Mrs. Vaughan stated you are all welcome to those. However, Mrs. Vaughan stated there have been over 600 emails just on this issue and we have about 200 phone calls, and we are a bit behind. The confidence of the voter and the integrity of the election process should be paramount. Mrs. Vaughan announced if there are more that would like to make public comment, they are line up please. Again, they will have three minutes and must be a resident or taxpayer of Washington County. Brandon Novogradac, resident of Canonsburg. He stated we have not had transparency for a long time. To him, transparency in every step of the process is subject to public scrutiny, and when he drops his vote in the proverbial box, it's going into cyber space. He said that we the people are at a contractual disadvantage with ES&S, the provider of these machines. The people are more than willing to pay the price. Ashley Duff, resident of Washington County. After the election of 2020, residents across the country have been left with more questions. She stated great strides have been made in Washington county to restoring voter confident such as purging the voter rolls, scrutinizing procedure, and attempting to investigate voter fraud. Mrs. Duff said to stand up for your constituents and have a full forensic audit on the voting machines no matter the cost. She said all would be happy to go back to paper ballots if our machines were to be decertified. Adam Hovanec, resident of McGuffey School District. Mr. Hovanec worked the 2021 primary in Blaine Township. The tabulator was off by two votes at the end of the night. He works for an organization that does not disqualify them from internal and external audits. This should not disqualify the county from F l L 1771 MINUTE BOOK j n BOARDOFCOMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD - an internal audit. He says "no" to the voting machines and go back to paper ballots until the audit is complete, and we can still comply with the election code. He stated so there is nothing to hide, there should be a full forensic audit. John Lunk, not a resident of Washington, although he does own multiple businesses and properties in Washington County and he is a taxpayer. This board has admitted they don't have the manpower to return phone calls and emails, but the board expects you to believe they have the manpower to deal with this election. We all know this election was the biggest fraud on the American people. Mr. Lunk owns three retail stores in Washington, and yes, he sold Biden accessories and apparel. He sold 11,000 Trump tee shirts and 91 Biden tee shirts. As far as the wholesalers go on the global market, they are selling 97% more Trump apparel in Philadelphia then Biden apparel, how does anyone believe Biden won Philadelphia? Mrs. Vaughan announced that this is encouraging because so many people care so deeply about what is going on in Washington County, the Commonwealth, and our Nation. She stated for far too long nobody has come to the public meeting to tell us how they feel. Mrs. Vaughan thanked everyone for coming out today and speaking up. She also asked that people sign up to be poll workers. Not having enough poll workers is a huge problem. OLD BUSINESS BID AWARD Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, approve the extension of the bid award for lumber and building material items to 84 Lumber Company, Eighty Four, Pa., based on their percentage discount off of the manufacturer's list price. This contract will be effective through July 31, 2022, with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods. Note: Building material items have been advertised twice and no bids were received in May and July of 2020. Therefore, in accordance with 73 P.S. Section 1641, the County may enter into an agreement for these items. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract with 84 Lumber Company. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BID CONTRACT PURCHASES Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and the Correctional Facility, of the purchase of window security upgrades for 200 windows from MacBracey Corporation, Washington, Pa. in the amount of $61,688. Costs will be paid from Inmate Welfare funds. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of window security upgrades from MacBracey Corporation. 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 following board appointments: Library System Board: Hila Saxer, Dawn Petrosky, and Harlan Shober; Industrial Development Authority Board: Tony Rosenberger; Economic Development Advisory Board: Tony Rosenberger, John LaCarte, Mike Swisher, Randy Patterson and Dennis Troy; and Human Services Advisory Board: Darlene Bigler, Kathleen Cameron, Deborah Mahoney, Gay Massey, Brianne Mitchell, Jane Sarra, Toni Vallone, Dr. Monica Speicher, and Jeff Ladisic. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the board appointments. 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 contract supplement with Mackin Engineers in the amount of $9,500 for additional market 1772 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA ]MR LIMITED E00718327LD research and economic strategy analysis in the completion of the Comprehensive Plan Update. The revised amount of $119,500 will be paid $55,000 DCED grant and $64,500 Planning's budget. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract supplement with Mackin Engineers. 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 contract with Remington & Vernick Engineers in the amount of $41,290 for the inspection of Tunnel #2 in Donegal Township and Tunnel #4 in Buffalo Township along the Route 40 rail corridor. Inspection finding will be included in the report in addition to recommendations and cost estimates for repairs or sealing of Tunnel #2. Costs will be paid with funds received from CSX at time the tunnels were transferred to the County. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract with Remington & Ver ick Engineers. 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 an agreement with Alda Littell for the abandonment of the remaining abutments from Ten Mile #11 bridge on Davis Lane in Deemston Borough. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Alda Littell. 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 abandonment of the Ten Mile #11, David Bridge site on Davis Lane in Deemston Borough through ordinance per section 2634 of the County Code. The Township road ends prior to the bridge at parcel 660-008-01-06-0002-00/01 and the bridge is no longer in place except for abutments which will remain. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the abandonment of the Ten Mile #11, David Bridge site on Davis Lane in Deemston Borough 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 Finance, of the ratification of a Resolution and approval of Applicable Elected Representative, relating to Section 147(o of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, approving the issuance by the Washington County Industrial Development Authority of its notes in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10,000,000 for Zoe Real Estate LLC for the purpose of financing the acquisition of a portion of an industrial building in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania and Sarris Candies Inc., for the purpose of financing the renovation, rehabilitations and construction of a manufacturing facility in the above mentioned industrial building. The issuance of these bonds by the Authority does not pledge the faith and credit or taxing power of the County and the documents have been reviewed by the county solicitor. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1773 MINUTE BOOK 1 n BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, of a resolution authorizing the Board of Commissioners to execute a conditional award of funds and grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for 2021. The conditional award of funds and grant agreement is in the amount of $820,000 and funds approximately five approved projects. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution and grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. 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 Finance, of a professional services agreement with FSL Public Finance, LLC for independent financial advisory services in connection with any debt financing transactions. The term of the agreement will be effective July 15, 2021 and will be in effect for a three-year period. There is no ongoing cost for these services, however, FSL would be entitled to a customary and usual fixed fee for financing transactions that are executed during the term of the agreement. Note: FSL Public Finance, LLC has provided independent financial advisory services for the County in the past with their most recent three-year term expiring in April 2020. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the professional services agreement with FSL Public Finance, LLC. 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 Finance and the Chief of Staff, of a professional services agreement with Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC for the purpose of providing consulting services related to the County's Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds established under the American Rescue Plan Act. The agreement will be on an as needed basis with the hourly rates as follows: Partner/Director $250; Manager/Consultant $185; Senior Accountant $125; Staff Accountant $100. Note: The agreement is currently being drafted, however, the hourly rates have been confirmed by the firm in advance and are the same rates provided under the County's now expired agreement for similar consulting services with the same firm. The final agreement will be reviewed and approved by the county solicitor prior to execution in accordance with county policy. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the professional services agreement with Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC. 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 Finance and the Coroner, of an increase for Dr. Cyril Wecht for the provision of forensic pathology services from $1,150 to $1,750 per post-mortem examination ($1,750 includes $300 for autopsy assistant, if needed). The increase will bring Dr. Wecht's fee in line with what the surrounding counties (Armstrong, Fayette, Greene and Westmoreland) are charged for the same services. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving increase for pathology services with Dr. Cyril Wecht. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1774 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and the Court, of the continuation of security and screening by state constables at the Magisterial District Court offices at the previously approved rate of $20 per hour. This approval is retroactive to July 1, 2021. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the continuation of security and screening by state constables at the Magisterial District Court offices 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 ARC Human Services for the Person Centered Forensics Service for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The contract authorization amount is $62,925 and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with ARC Human Services. 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 the following provider agreements for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. No additional county funds are required. PROVIDER AMOUNT accessAbilities 184,370 Achieva Support 131,840 Arc Human Services, Inc. 124,000 Center for Community Resources 7,500 Crossroads Speech & Hearing, Inca 16,995 Global Wordsmiths 1,600 Global Wordsmiths 1,500 JG Early Intervention Specialists 193,000 Roman, Bridgette 2,160 Roney, Frank C., Jr., Esq. 22,500 Specialized Therapy and Related Services 10,300 Therapeutic Early Intervention Services Provider 82,400 The Western PA School for the Deaf 17,510 TOTAL Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreements listed. 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 Human Services, of an Assurance of Compliance associated with the Human Services Block Grant application for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The funds are provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Assurance of Compliance associated with the Human Services Block Grant application. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. d f] 1775 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Aging Services, of an agreement with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging to receive funding for Senior Center Services, Care Management and Ombudsman Services for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024. . The contract authorization amount for the first year is $1,309,027.54 and a county match of $362,097 is required. 1 1 Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging. 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 a provider agreement addendum with CSI Corporate Security and Investigations for locating missing and runaway youths as well as victims of human trafficking for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The contract authorization amount will increase by $69,000 to $100,000 and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with CSI Corporate Security and Investigations. 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 a provider agreement addendum with Summit School for placement services for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The contract authorization amount will increase by $105,000 to $180,000 and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with Summit School. 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 a purchase of service agreement with Mark Adams, Esquire, to represent Children and Youth Services in Juvenile Court for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Services will be billed at $65/hour and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of service agreement with Mark Adams, Esquire. 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 a purchase of service agreement with Keith Owen Campbell, Esquire, to represent Children and Youth Services in Juvenile Court for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Services will be billed at $65/hour and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of service agreement with Keith Owen Campbell, Esquire. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1776 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD 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, 2021 through June 30, 2022. No additional county funds are required. PROVIDER AMOUNT Dr. Michael Crabtree 100,000 Dr. Terry O'Hara 100,000 Dr. Neil Rosenblum 125,000 Washington County Drug & Alcohol Commission 2493600 TOTAL Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreements listed. 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, of authorization to advertise for proposals for a consultant for a countywide broadband assessment in accordance with the American Rescue Plan funds. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to bid. 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 Elections/Voter Registration, of authorization to advertise for proposals for an election night reporting system. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to bid. 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 Building and Grounds, of authorization to advertise for bids for general construction services for the Caldwell Building improvements. Note: Advertising is contingent upon total estimated costs and available funding. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to bid. 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, Public Safety and the Correctional Facility, of the renewal of the technical service support agreement with Stryker (formerly Physio-Control) Redmond, Wash., for the AED's throughout the campus, including the Sheriff cars. This agreement will be effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, at a total cost of $14,076 and costs will be paid from the general fund. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the technical service support agreement with Stryker. 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 Human Resources, of a professional services agreement with the Center for Hearing and Deaf Services, Inc., Greensburg, Pa., to provide hearing and deaf interpreting services for Court related requests and/or County 1777 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA [MR LIMITED E00718327LD employees. This agreement will be effective July 15, 2021 through June 30, 2022, with automatic one-year renewals unless cancelled by providing a 30-day written notice. Rates are $62.00/hour 7 a.m.-7 p.m. each day for state registered interpreters, with an additional $5.00 charge for services scheduled with less than two business days' notice. In addition, there are various additional rates listed for a variety of services. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the professional services agreement with the Center for Hearing and Deaf 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 Information Technology, of the renewal of the Cloud Services RFP agreement with Ideal Integrations, Pittsburgh Pa., at a total cost of $4,706.40/month, with a $155 hourly rate for labor and billing with a not to exceed amount of $12,600/per year. Additionally, a one-time labor/set up charge of $5,850. This agreement will be effective for three years with automatic renewals unless terminated providing a 30-day notice Note: This agreement is for a third party hosted and managed Microsoft Exchange environment including spam filtering and email archiving and discovery that will both maintain the current domain structure and provide access to webmail for employees via a public internet connection at the hosted site. The hosted environment will integrate with the County's existing domain infrastructure via a private ethernet connection leveraging our WAN fiber provider DQE Communications. Beyond the requirements further defined in this document, the hosted environment will be scalable and allow for future migration of Washington County applications and systems over time. Note: Ideal Integrations provides the cloud services for our email system. The current billing amount is $8,285 and will decrease to $4,700 per month (for the next three years). This Agreement includes the following services: • Hosting email system (server hardware) • Mailstore email archive • Proofpoint security The contract renewal: • Eliminates the system hosting portion (we migrated everybody to Office365, so we no longer need the server hardware/software for the email system). • Moves the Mailstore archiving to integrate with Office365 • Expands Proofpoint security to include Courts users (Courts were not included previously) • Adds the data backup capability (which does not exist now, putting the County at significant risk) Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Ideal Integrations. 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 Probation Services, of an agreement with Alternative Biomedical Systems (ABS), for the purpose of confirmation on our Thermo -Fisher oral fluid device tests at a cost of $13 per test confirmation. Note: Steel Fusion is not validated to confirm our tests with the required Thermo -Fisher device that we are mandated to use. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Alternative Biomedical Systems. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1778 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and the Chief of Staff, of the leasing of five vehicles for Children and Youth Services under our current Fleet Management contract with BBL Fleet, Bridgeville, Pa. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract with BBL Fleet. 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, of an addendum to our current lease agreement between Washington County and Washington County Redevelopment Authority for office space in Courthouse Square. This agreement will extend on a month -to - month basis at the rate of $14.50/sq. ft. plus 19 parking spaces at $22/month. The total monthly rent is $10,064.75. This contract extension is under the same terms and conditions as the original contract. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum to our current lease agreement between Washington County and Washington County Redevelopment Authority. 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, to adopt a resolution approving a substantial amendment to the 2020 annual action plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution. 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, to adopt a resolution approving the amendments and revisions to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which is part of the County's consolidated and annual action plans. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution. 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. Wednesday, July 14, 2021, following the agenda meeting to discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will be immediately following today's meeting. A special meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be held virtual on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 10 a.m. SOLICITOR Solicitor Grimm presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of a tax refund in the amount of $9,622.50. HARRISON GARY M. & RENEE J 237 MINTON RUN ROAD PROSPERITY, PA 15329 Tax Year: 2020 District MORRIS Parcel 450-011-00-00-0014-03 Amount $33.57 DERRICO JEFFREY P. & DAVID 60 E. BEAU STREET WASHINGTON, PA 15301 Tax Year: 2021 District CANONSBURG 3RD W Parcel 110-025-00-02-0001-00 Amount $556.3 WEINHEIMER THOMAS W. & JANET L. 53 MCCHAIN ROAD FINLEYVILLE, PA 15332 Tax Year: 2021 District CARROLL Parcel 13 0-011-01-04-0003-00 Amount $303.51 0 1779 MINUTE BOOK 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD — STEPPLING MICHAEL VINCENT 141 WISEBECKER LANE MONONGAHELA, PA 15063 Tax Year: 2021 District CARROLL Parcel 130-008-09-99-0007-01 T Amount $3.34 SCHENLEY CENTER ASSOC II LP 11 PARKWAY CENTER, SUITE 300 PITTSBURGH, PA 15220 Tax Year: 2021 District CECIL Parcel 140-015-00-00-0011-13 Amount $3,264.85 SCOTT CHRISTOPHER DAVID & MELANIE B. 26 IHNAT LANE AVELLA, PA 15312 Tax Year: 2021 District CROSS CREEK Parcel 210-013-00-00-0014-01 Amount $2.15 WHITE NELSON W. & DAWN J 353 LAKE ROAD WEST ALEXANDER, PA 15376 Tax Year: 2021 District DONEGAL Parcel 230-013-00-00-0002-00 Amount $24.53 FETSKO DAVID B. & MIRANDA K. VETERANS 1 SMITH STREET CHARLEROI, PA 15022 Tax Year: 2021 District FALLOWFIELD Parcel 320-009-01-02-0043-00 Amount $303.39 KING ROBERT W. & ELIZABETH M. 111 COYLE CURTAIN ROAD MONONGAHELA, PA 15063 Tax Year: 2021 District FALLOWFIELD Parcel 320-006-03-02-0021-00 Amount $0.71 SMITH MARK A. 32 DAWSON ROAD CHARLEROI, PA 15022 Tax Year: 2021 District FALLOWFIELD Parcel 320-007-05-09-0001-00 Amount $13.34 BINOTTO DAVID T. & GAIL G 90 MANSFIELD ROAD WASHINGTON, PA 15301 Tax Year: 2021 District NORTH STRABANE Parcel 520-011-01-01-0001-00 Amount $5.71 ICEOPLEX OPERATING LLC 114 SOUTHPOINTE BLVD. CANONSBURG, PA 15317 Tax Year: 2021 District CECIL Parcel 140-010-00-00-0008-20 Amount $585.11 ENGLISH JAY & MARY JO 5 GWEN HALEY ROAD BURGETTSTOWN, PA 15021 Tax Year: 2021 District CROSS CREEK Parcel 210-006-00-00-0010-00 Amount $2.15 ZATTA THEODORE 1056 AVELLA ROAD AVELLA, PA 15312 Tax Year: 2021 District CROSS CREEK Parcel 210-016-00-00-0001-00 Amount $11.68 GRAY JUDITH 836 THOMPSON AVENUE DONORA, PA 15033 Tax Year: 2021 District DONORA Parcel 240-011-00-01-0008-00 Amount $14.29 FLAMENT DAVID S. & RICHARD A 39 MELENYZER DRIVE MONONGAHELA, PA 15063 Tax Year: 2021 District FALLOWFIELD Parcel 320-006-04-00-0007-00 Amount $1.67 MASON LARRY M. & PATRICIA L. 227 GALBREATH ROAD MONONGAHELA, PA 15063 Tax Year: 2021 District FALLOWFIELD Parcel 320-006-03-02-0019-00 Amount $48.1 HARRISON GARY M. & RENEE J 237 MINTON RUN ROAD PROSPERITY, PA 15329 Tax Year: 2021 District MORRIS Parcel 450-011-00-00-0014-03 Amount $197.42 JSKLD HOSPITALITY ENTER LLC ONE UKANI DRIVE BELLE VERNON, PA 15012 Tax Year: 2021 District NORTH STRABANE Parcel 520-011-02-00-0009-01 Amount $1,905.12 KOSSMAN PHOENIX LTD PART 11 PARKWAY CENTER, SUITE 300 PITTSBURGH, PA 15220 Tax Year: 2021 District CECIL Parcel 140-010-00-00-0008-56 Amount $642.98 LUCAS JOHN J. JR. ETAL P.O. BOX 47 AVELLA, PA 15312 Tax Year: 2021 District CROSS CREEK Parcel 210-011-05-02-0009-00 Amount $7.15 MCMURRAY JOHN F. & DOROTHY K. 255 ROUTE 40 WEST ALEXANDER, PA 15376 Tax Year: 2021 District DONEGAL Parcel 230-008-00-00-0019-00 Amount $3.82 CHROBAK JOHN J. & HOLLY L. 400 EVANS ROAD CHARLEROI, PA 15022 Tax Year: 2021 District FALLOWFIELD Parcel 320-004-00-00-0005-01 Amount $6.19 JOHNSON DAVID L. & CATHY F. 90 VANCIK ROAD CHARLEROI, PA 15022 Tax Year: 2021 District FALLOWFIELD Parcel 320-004-00-00-0007-01 Amount $6.43 STUYVESANT CHRISTOPHER 45 OVERLOOK BLVD. VAN VOORHIS, PA 15366 Tax Year: 2021 District FALLOWFIELD Parcel 320-005-01-03-0035-00 Amount $2.15 NARDOZI TARA RAE & DOMINIC K. 115 MAIN STREET HICKORY, PA 15340 Tax Year: 2021 District MT. PLEASANT Parcel 460-008-03-01-0023-00 Amount $49.29 MEADOWLANDS HOSPITALITY INC. 303 E. SIXTH AVENUE TARENTUM, PA 15084 Tax Year: 2021 District NORTH STRABANE Parcel 520-011-02-00-0012-00 Amount $952.56 1780 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E00718327LD KING HAROLD L. & LOUISE M. ROBERT L & ELAINE M. STETOR TUCKER RICHARD B. III & 208 MUNNTOWN ROAD 111 CHEVALIER CT WEST DOROTHY D. EIGHTY FOUR, PA 15330 EIGHTY FOUR, PA 15330 89 ALEXANDER DRIVE Tax Year: 2021 Tax Year: 2021 MCMURRAY, PA 15317 District NOTTINGHAM District NOTTINGHAM Tax Year: 2021 Parcel 530-003-00-00-0039-00 Parcel 530-001-08-00-0017-00 District PETERS TOWNSHIP Amount $24.29 Amount $19.28 Parcel 540-011-06-01-0020-00 Amount $69.06 TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY ONE ART LAND LL 824 OLD WASHINGTON ROAD MCMURRAY, PA 15317 Tax Year: 2021 District PETERS TOWNSHIP Parcel 540-003-12-00-0032-00 Amount $10.59 MURTLAND AVE INVESTORS LP 5 FOUR COINS DRIVE CANONSBURG, PA 15317 Tax Year: 2021 District SOUTH STRABANE Parcel 600-005-00-00-0011-12 Amount $551.77 Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the tax refunds. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:16 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 1 C