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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 1146 - 2-17-2022 - COMMISSIONER• MINUTE BOOK 1 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Minute No. 1146 February 17, 2022 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 Solicitor Jana Grimm; Chief of Staff Mike Namie; Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Human Resources Director Shelli Arnold; Treasurer Tom Flickinger; Register of Wills James Roman and employee Dheaven Kelley; Building and Grounds Director Justin Welsh; Veterans representatives Leigh Mawhinney and John Sopiak; Sheriff representative Brady Pascoe; Executive Secretaries Marie Trossman and Patrick Geho; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Secretary Paula Jansante; Planning representative Katie Chasko; The Rev. Kelley Schanely of First United Methodist Church; American Legion Post 22 Veteran Darrell Molinari; WJPA representative Joe Jasek and concerned citizens Bill West, Betsy West, Teresa Coppola, Heather Hudock, John Hudock, Robert Patterson, Melanie Patterson, Sam Yareck, Denise Statsko, Ed Stasko, Sue Brine, Cathleen Molinari, Danielle Sherman, Corey McConn, Bonnie Rankin, Kerry Gallick, John Gallick, Gary Lenik, Camille Papia, Susan Bender, Fred Bender, Ann Shaner, Ashley Duff, Becky Reid, Amy Miller, Michael Jacob, Judy Edwards, Frank Byrd, Anne Charles, Mary Gordon, Ann Thomas, Stephanie Rossi, Joyce Mayernik and Regina Puzausky. Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 2:00 p.m., and announced this meeting is video and audio live streamed via Facebook. The Rev. Kelley Schanely led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Molinari led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1145 dated February 3, 2022. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1145 as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None RECESS FOR PHOTOS PUBLIC COMMENT Danielle Sherman, a Washington County resident, thanked the Board for meeting with Dr. Douglas Frank, an election specialist. She issued an invitation to an event featuring Dr. Frank on the evening of February 12, 2022. Bob Patterson, a property owner in Washington County, discussed election integrity and the ownership of his property in Monongahela. Commissioners' Response: Chairman Trey Vaughan said information about their property ownership has been turned over to the solicitor and that the county policy allows for public comment by county residents. Washington County residents Heather Hudock, John, Hudock, Sam Yareck, and Ashley Duff thanked the Board for listening to their concerns about election integrity and for meeting with Dr. Frank. They look forward to working with the Board. Frank Byrd, a Washington County resident, said the spending in the county is out of control. Anne Shaner, a Washington County resident, questioned the intentions of the Audit the Vote group and said all hands need to be on deck to protect our Democracy. Camille Papia, a Washington County resident, spoke about the county's history with Native Americans. She also spoke about the judge of elections' responsibility to inspect voting machines. She said the division is the devil's work. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Washington County resident Fred Bender said his great -great-grandfather Union Soldier John Arnold fought in the Civil war and was killed by traitors carrying the Confederate flag; the same flag was carried by traitors when they attacked the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. He said requests for election audits are a threat to our democracy. Mary Gordon, of Washington County, talked about the favor bestowed upon the Board of Commissioners. Teresa Cappola, a Washington County resident, mentioned the recent snowstorm and questioned the county's responsibility when it comes to restoring power, clearing snow from roads, and helping residents in need. Dheaven Kelly, a Washington County resident, spoke about the responsibilities of public servants and how he promises to be a steward for the City of Washington. Washington County resident Anne Charles encouraged the Board to partner with their group and Dr. Frank to expose the fraud of their election. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE: Chairman Irey Vaughan thanked Kim Oyler for arranging the meeting with Dr. Frank. She also explained to Mrs. Cappola that the county does not own any roads and is therefore not responsible for road maintenance. She said the county's human service and emergency service departments work to meet the needs of the community. She asked Mrs. Cappola to share any information she has that will allow them to make sure future needs are met. OLD BUSINESS BID AWARD Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and the Planning Commission, award the bid contract for the replacement of the Buffalo #29 bridge project to Hogan's Heroes, Inc. dba J5 Construction, Eighty Four, Pa. The total amount is $826,995 and will be paid from Act 13 funds. This bid has been awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid award to Hogan's Heroes, Inc. dba J5 Construction. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and Voter Registration/Elections, award the bid contract for election supplies to the following vendors at their submitted per unit bid prices effective February 17, 2022, through December 31, 2022: • Category I, II, III and IV A — William Penn Printing, Pittsburgh, Pa. • Category IV B — Consolidated Graphic Communications, Bridgeville, Pa. This bid has been awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid award to the listed vendors. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BID CONTRACT EXTENSIONS Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, approve the extension of the current contract for coffee and equipment to J.D. Marra Hotel & Restaurant Service, Washington, Pa. at the following costs: 11 1 1893 j 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA • Coffee Ground 241bs./case - $102.48 • Columbian Coffee — Regular - 39 count/2 oz./case - $36.18/case • Columbian Coffee — Regular - 42 count/2.5 oz./case $41.06/case • Columbian Coffee — Decaf — 42 count/2 oz./case - $36.20/case This contract will be effective February 17, 2022, through July 31, 2023, under the same contract terms and conditions, with an option to extend for one additional year. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract extension with J.D. Marra Hotel & Restaurant Service. 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 Correctional Facility, approve Change Order #1 with Ramp Construction Company, Inc., Eighty Four, Pa. to provide 6 crickets (ridge structure) to divert water due to the unknown roof deck deflection. This change order will increase the amount of their contract from $511,000 to $517,000. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Change Order #1 with Ramp Construction Company, Inc. 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, to adopt a resolution opposing the proposed map that would include the County of Washington and the City of Pittsburgh. 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 Planning Commission, of a contract with the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum to conduct group tours of the Washington County Courthouse during the period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022, at a cost of $4,000. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract with the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum. 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 Public Safety, of a renewal agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant program. The agreement is in the amount of $155,761 and will be for the period of October 1, 2020, through March 30, 2022. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Emergency Management 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 and Tax Revenue, of the renewal of the annual maintenance and support for iasWorld with Tyler Technologies. • MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA The maintenance and support are in the amount of $154,835 and will be for the period of March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal of the annual maintenance and support for iasWorld with Tyler Technologies. 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 andTax Revenue, of an addendum to the agreement with Blane A. Black & Associates for legal services related to Tax Revenue, including Tax Claim Bureau. The addendum changes the definition of "Director" to be the currently appointed Director of Tax Revenue and any successor. All other terms and conditions of the agreement remain the same. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum to the agreement with Blare A. Black & Associates. 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, to adopt a resolution appointing PNC Bank, National Association, as the successor trustee of the Washington County OPEB Trust. This action reaffirms the previously approved action made on December 1, 2021, whereby PNC Bank was appointed custodian of the Washington County OPEB Trust. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution appointing PNC Bank, National Association, as the successor trustee of the Washington County OPEB Trust. 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 Correctional Facility, of an agreement with Jefferson County Detention Center for secure housing of juvenile offenders who will be charged as adults. The agreement will be for five beds at $160 per bed, per day for an interim period of 30 days effective February 17, 2022. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Jefferson County Detention Center. 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 addendum with Pressley Ridge to extend the term six months through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization amount will remain the same and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with Pressley Ridge. 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 Industrial Commodities for Washington County. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for Industrial Commodities. 1 1 1 1895 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA 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 kitchen and housekeeping supplies for Washington County. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for kitchen and housekeeping supplies. 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 an annual service fee with Status Solutions for seven Wide Area Mobil Duress pendants with two-way talk and GPS location technology for the Washington County Courthouse. The total cost is $2,100, including set-up, installation, training, shipping, and will be paid from Court Administration or the Judges' individual budgets. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the annual service fee with Status Solutions. 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 Correctional Facility, of an agreement with National Institute for Jail Operations (NIJO) for the purpose of access to a variety of online jail training resources. The annual cost is $9,900 based upon 100 annual users at $99 per person and will be paid from their operating budget. This agreement will be in effect for a one- year period, beginning on June 1, 2022, through May 31, 2023, with options for renewal. This agreement for was approved at the Prison Board meeting held February 16, 2022, Minute No. the Correctional Facility PB2-16-22. Note: The National Institute for jail Operations (NIJO) developed the Detention & Corrections Online Training Academy (DACOTA) to provide detention and correctional administrators, supervisors, and line level officers with easy access to interactive and engaging online jail training. DACOTA curriculum is based on applicable case law to ensure course content is defensible and current to what the courts will require of those who operate detention and correctional facilities. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with National Institute for Jail Operations. 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 an addendum to our current lease agreement with MTC Development Partners, McMurray Pa., for MDJ 27-3-1 (McMurray) to transfer the lessor from MTC Development Partners to Mountain Capital Partners LLC, Pittsburgh, Pa. This agreement will continue through March 31, 2024, under the current terms and conditions. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with MTC Development Partners. 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 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Aging Services, of an agreement with Hickory Telephone Company, Hickory, Pa. for internet service, 100 mops business at a total cost of $71.99 per month and wireless network maintenance at a cost of $8.50 per month. Costs will be paid from their operating budget. Note: This will replace our current Verizon Service agreement. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Hickory Telephone Company. 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 a professional service agreement with MacBracey Corporation, Washington, Pa. to provide construction management services for the Courthouse courtroom project at a total cost of $80,600. This agreement will be effective February 17, 2022 and continue until project completion. Costs will be paid from the American Rescue Plan Act fund. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the professional service agreement with MacBracey Corporation. 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 Law Library/Records Management, of a proposal for scanning and indexing with Scantek, Inc., Willow Grove, Pa., our contract of record for the Prothonotary and Register of Wills offices. The total cost is $189,923.15 and will be paid with American Rescue Plan Act funds. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr., Maggi, approving the proposal with Scantek, 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 Recorder of Deeds, of a software support and license agreement with Optical Storage Solutions, Lebanon, Pa., in the amount of $16,348,67 for 21 licenses for the Washington County Recorder of Deeds LANDEX system. This agreement will be effective March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023, and software support will be billed on a $106.25 hourly rate. Costs will be paid from the Recorder of Deeds operating budget. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving agreement with Optical Storage Solutions. 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, February 16, 2022, following the Agenda meeting to discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board and Retirement Board meetings will be immediately following today's meeting. All county offices will be closed on Monday, February 21, 2022, in observance of President's Day. SOLICITOR Solicitor Grimm presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of a tax refund in the amount of $12,631.64. 1 d 1897 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR I IMITFII F1808491KV DANIEL KUBINCANEK 250 JAMES STREET BENTLEYVILLE, PA 15314 Tax Year: 2022 District BENTLEYVILLE Parcel 040-014-00-00-0018-00 Amount $6.91 ARRIGO RALPH P.O. BOX 529 CHARLEROI, PA 15022 Tax Year: 2022 District CHARLEROI Parcel 160-001-00-00-0029-00 Amount $10.24 SMITH ROBERT L & BRENDA L 76 SHANNON RD MONONGAHELA, PA 15063 Tax Year: 2022 District FALLOWFIELD Parcel 320-006-00-00-003 8-00 Amount $605.12 PETRICCA JOSEPH C & JOYCE M 1640 MILLERS RUN ROAD MCDONALD, PA 15057 Tax Year: 2022 District MT. PLEASANT Parcel 460-013-00-00-0011-00 Amount $122.65 BROWN HERMAN F & JOSEPH P P.O. BOX 117 SLOVAN, PA 15078 Tax Year: 2022 District SMITH Parcel 570-023-02-06-0007-00 Amount $93.83 BONZO RANDALL & VICTORIA P.O. BOX 427 HICKORY, PA 15340 Tax Year: 2017 District MT. PLEASANT Parcel 460-005-01-00-0009-02 Amount $194.09 BONZO RANDALL & VICTORIA P.O. BOX 427 HICKORY, PA 15340 Tax Year: 2020 District MT. PLEASANT Parcel 460-005-01-00-0009-02 Amount $194.09 REALTY INCOME TR I 11995 EL CAMINO REAL SAN DIEGO, CA 92130 Tax Year: 2021 District FALLOWFIELD Parcel 320-011-00-00-0003-39 Amount $8,313.94 NVR INC ONE PENN CENTER WEST, STE 300 PITTSBURGH, PA 15276 Tax Year: 2022 District CECIL Parcel 140-006-23-00-0006-00 Amount $213.61 HOWELL FRANK JR. P.O. BOX 192 DAISYTOWN, PA 15427 Tax Year: 2022 District DONORA Parcel 240-028-00-04-0008-00 Amount $1.67 CLEMONS ASHLEY & ASHLEY LOWE 225 INDEPENDENCE RD AVELLA, PA 15312 Tax Year: 2022 District INDEPENDENCE Parcel 370-003-05-02-0012-00 Amount $43.1 NVR INC ONE PENN CENTER WEST, STE 300 PITTSBURGH, PA 15276 Tax Year: 2022 District NORTH STRABANE Parcel 520-001-31-00-0001-00 Amount $279.34 MECCA DEBORAH 820 E BEAU ST, UNIT 4M WASHINGTON, PA 15301 Tax Year: 2022 District SOUTH STRABANE Parcel 600-005-07-00-0004-44M Amount $1.9 BONZO RANDALL & VICTORIA P.O. BOX 427 HICKORY, PA 15340 Tax Year: 2018 District MT. PLEASANT Parcel 460-005-01-00-0009-02 Amount $194.1 BONZO RANDALL & VICTORIA P.O. BOX 427 HICKORY, PA 15340 Tax Year: 2021 District MT. PLEASANT Parcel 460-005-01-00-0009-02 Amount $194.79 NVR INC ONE PENN CENTER WEST, STE 220 PITTSBURGH, PA 15276 Tax Year: 2022 District NORTH STRABANE Parcel 520-001-30-00-0016-00 Amount $241 NVR INC ONE PENN CENTER WEST, STE 300 PITTSBURGH, PA 15276 Tax Year: 2022 District CECIL Parcel 140-006-23-00-0065-00 Amount $205.04 VIETMEIRIER CRYSTAL Y. 49 UPPER ASH LANE ELLSWORTH, PA 15331 Tax Year: 2022 District ELLSWORTH Parcel 310-023-00-04-0002-00 Amount $5.24 KISH JOSEPH & HELEN J 367 AL.LANDALE DR. BETHEL PARK, PA 15102 Tax Year: 2022 District MONONGAHELA 3M W Parcel 440-022-00-02-0001-01 Amount $3.81 CAM PROP CORP 2085 PARK AVE, SUITE 100 WASHINGTON, PA 15301 Tax Year: 2022 District PETERS TOWNSHIP Parcel 540-007-10-05-0001-01 Amount $1.43 PETROVICH LARRY & MARLENE P.O. BOX 119 ELRAMA, PA 15038 Tax Year: 2022 District UNION Parcel 640-007-00-00-0005-00 Amount $34.29 BONZO RANDALL & VICTORIA P.O. BOX 427 HICKORY, PA 15340 Tax Year: 2019 District MT. PLEASANT Parcel 460-005-01-00-0009-02 Amount $194.09 REALTY INCOME TR I 11995 EL CAMINO REAL SAN DIEGO, CA 92130 Tax Year: 2021 District FALLOWFIELD Parcel 320-011-00-00-0003-39 Amount $762.84 NVR INC ONE PENN CENTER WEST, STE 220 PITTSBURGH, PA 15276 Tax Year: 2022 District PETERS TOWNSHIP Parcel 540-003-12-00-0031-00 Amount $287.91 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1808491KV BARBE DAVID DB RENTALS LLC 88 CRAVEN DR 88 CRAVEN DR CHARLEROI, PA 15022 CHARLEROI, PA 15022 Tax Year: 2021 Tax Year: 2021 District CHARLEROI District CHARLEROI Parcel 160-005-00-01-0038-00 Parcel 160-012-00-03-0016-00 Amount $78.32 Amount $348.29 Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the above tax refund. 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 2:50 p.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: a J, i .2022 1