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Minute No. 1163 December 15, 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; Veterans representative
Leigh Mawhinney; Sheriff Anthony Andronas, Chief Deputy Sheriff Anthony Mosco, Captain Robert
Vaughan, Captain Anthony Interval; Corporal Jerry Jericho, Sheriff Deputies Wesley Hartman, Matt
McDaniel, Jason Luci, Ken Eicher, Jerry Cavanaugh, Ed Schell, Ron Catrain, Ryan McWreath, Ron Aiello and
employees Danielle Quattro and Robin Hamilton; Executive Secretaries Marie Trossman and Randi Marodi;
Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Planning representative Kalie
Chasko; The Rev. William Younger of The Church of the Covenant; Marine Corps League representative
Jason Brown; WJPA representative Joe Jasek and concerned citizens Pamela Jericho, Amber Jericho, Fred
Bender, Susan Bender, Annie Shaner, Camile Papia, Christina Proctor, Donn Henderson, Jeannine Motycki
and Mark Alterici.
Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 2 p.m. and announced this meeting is
video and audio live -streamed via Facebook.
The Rev. William Younger led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1162 dated November 30, 2022.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1162 as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mrs. Vaughan read and presented a retirement plaque honoring Corporal Jerry Jericho for more than
39 years of devoted service to the Sheriff's department.
Sheriff Tony Andronas thanked Jerry for his years of service to our County and to the residents of
Washington County.
Jerry thanked the Board of Commissioners, Sheriff Andronas, and Frank Mascara for giving him his
start with the County. He has enjoyed his time with the County and his fellow co-workers.
RECESS FOR PHOTOS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mrs. Vaughan stated that the views and opinions expressed by the speakers during public comment
are exclusively those of the speakers and do not reflect or represent those of the Washington County Board
of Commissioners and have not been verified.
The following Washington County residents addressed the Commissioners during public comment:
Camile Papia, who was accompanied to the podium by her young grandson, mentioned that the ladies
at the door had asked him what he wanted Santa to bring him for Christmas. This question prompted her to
think about how she would like to ask Santa for a sandbox that everyone can play in.
Anne Shaner responded to a letter read by Bruce Bandel and James Roman at the last meeting about
election night November 8, 2022. She said election watchers Dr. Jeffrey S. Elias and Erica Chauvet were
allowed to watch the return of ballot boxes and scanning from an observation room. She maintains that there
weren't 11 other poll watchers waiting outside the office and that the 40-minute wait they experienced was
voluntary. due to their issue with the procedure. She believes this was an attempt to erode election integrity.
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Commissioner Irey Vaughan announced that the Board of Commissioners meetings will be held in
the Crossroads building in 2023.
OLD BUSINESS
BID AWARD
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, award the bid for electrical
service work to Schultheis Electric, Latrobe, PA. All work will be done on a time and material rate and on an
as -needed basis including hourly rates for emergency repairs. The contract will be effective January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2023, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. This bid has been
awarded to the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidder meeting the requirements.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid for electrical service work to
Schultheis Electric.
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 the Planning Commission,
award the bid proposal for farmland appraisal services to Trustmark Real Estate Services, Aliquippa, PA at a
total cost of $3,000 per appraisal. This contract will be effective December 15, 2022 through
December 31, 2024, with the option to renew for an additional one-year period.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid proposal for farmland appraisal
services to Trustmark Real Estate Services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes
Motion carried unanimously.
DONATION RESOLUTION
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, to adopt a resolution, in
compliance with Section 1805 of the county code governing the sale or disposition of personal property, for
the donation of old furniture, desk, shelving units, and countertops from the Courthouse to the Washington
County Historical Society, who has formerly requested the donation and has met all required criteria.
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.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, of the reappointments of
Frank Howard to the Washington County Authority Board; William Iams and Earl Sadler to the Farmland
Preservation Board; Ken Kulak to the Planning Commission Board; Suzanne Campbell to the BHDS
Advisory Board; Jodi Noble, Lisa Scarmazzi, Phil Fiumara, Sheila Gombita, Bob Griffin, Kim Rogers, Ben
Brown, Mike Kutsek, Brian Schill, Mary Lynn Spilak, Leanna Spada, Ned Williams, Joe Thomas, and Shona
Eakin to the SPC Public Participation Panel Board; Larry Maggi to the SPC Commission Board; Jim
McDonald to the Housing Authority Board; and the appointments of Josh Hatfield and Andrew Walz to the
Hospital Authority Board.
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.
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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 approving the plan
amendment to the Local Share Account (LSA) program for FY 2022.
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 change order with J5Construction in the amount of $2,400 for additional guide rail on the
Buffalo #29 bridge in Blaine Township. The increased total contract amount is $829,395 and will be paid
with Act 13 bridge funds.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the change order with J5 Construction.
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 authorization to bid for the removal of the Raccoon #5 Bridge in Hanover Township.
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 Finance, of a
tax levy and appropriation resolution fixing the tax rate for 2023 at 2.43 mills for county purposes and
appropriating specific sum estimates to be required for the specific purposes of county government for the
year 2023.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the 2023 budget.
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
annual supplemental appropriation.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the annual supplemental appropriation.
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
policy renewal for aviation general liability coverage with Aviation Insurance Resources. The policy premium
is in the amount of $5,796 and will be effective January 1, 2023 through January 1, 2024.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the policy renewal for aviation general
liability coverage with Aviation Insurance Resources.
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
policy renewal for accident coverage with Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company for program attendees
for Community Service/FITS, alternative sentencing, volunteers, and seasonal juveniles. The policy premium
is in the amount of $4,339 and will be effective January 1, 2023 through January 1, 2024.
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Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the policy renewal for accident coverage
with Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance 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 Finance and the
Solicitor, of an agreement with Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman, and Goggin PC for specialized
litigation for the Jolliffe matter involving the Correctional Facility. The agreement will mirror the approved
rates with the County's insurer PCoRP at $215/hour for partners, $115/hour for associates, and $115/hour
for paralegals. The matter will be submitted to the County's insurer PCoRP for potential coverage and if
approved, all costs incurred by the County will be applied toward the County's deductible.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the agreement with Marshall,
Dennehey, Warner, Coleman, and Goggin PC.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — abstain; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and the
Courts, of the adoption of the Pennsylvania Court Reporters Association (PCRA) to the approved list of
County associations.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addition of the Pennsylvania Court
Reporters Association (PCRA) to the approved list of County associations.
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 an agreement with North Bethlehem Township and Pittsburgh SMSA Limited Partnership
d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the 911 communications tower lease and tower sublease for the County's tower
located on Township owned property. The agreement will provide $6,000 in rental revenue to the County and
$18,000 in rental revenue to the Township with an additional one-time rental payment to the Township in the
amount of $10,000. This agreement is at no cost to the County or Township with all rents being paid by
Verizon Wireless.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with North Bethlehem
Township and Pittsburgh SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless.
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
Sheriff, of a renewal maintenance agreement with AutoClear, LLC for the County's two x-ray machines. The
agreement is in the amount of $8,400 and will be for the period of November 1, 2022 through
October 31, 2023.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with AutoClear, LLC for
the County's two x-ray machines.
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
Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington as agent for Washington County Airport, of a grant
agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aviation for
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the airport master plan update. The grant agreement is in the amount of $381,330 and will be for the period
of the date of acceptance through June 30, 2025.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant agreement with the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aviation for the airport master
plan update.
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
policy renewal for workers' compensation coverage with Encova. The policy premium will not exceed
$300,000 and will be effective January 1, 2023 through January 1, 2024. In addition to the premium, the
policy renewal will require the renewal of the letter of credit from Washington Financial.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the policy renewal for workers'
compensation coverage with Encova.
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
Resources, of the renewal of our current general services agreement with the Washington Health System
Occupational Medicine Center d/b/a Washington Physicians Group for pre -employment exams and related
testing for all county employees in job categories subject to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
(PADOT) regulations. The rates of the agreement will remain the same and will be effective January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2023.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal of our current agreement
with Washington Health System Occupational Medicine Center d/b/a Washington Physicians Group.
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
Resources, of the renewal of our current agreement with the Washington Health System Occupational
Medicine Center for general drug and alcohol testing services for all county employees in job categories
subject to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PADOT) regulations. The rates of the agreement
will remain the same and will be effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with the Washington
Health System Occupational Medicine Center for general drug and alcohol testing 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 Human
Resources, of the renewal of the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium with the Washington Hospital
Occupational Medicine Center for drug and alcohol testing services for DOT -regulated random lottery draws.
The rates of the agreement will remain the same and will be effective January 1, 2023 through
December 31, 2023.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Washington Hospital
Occupational Medicine Center for drug and alcohol testing services for DOT -regulated random lottery draws.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanunously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human
Resources, of the renewal of the Share and Ride Program Consortium with Washington Hospital
Occupational Medicine Center for drug and alcohol testing services for non -regulated random lottery draws.
The rates of the agreement will remain the same and will be effective January 1, 2023 through
December 31, 2023.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Washington Hospital
Occupational Medicine Center for drug and alcohol testing services for non -regulated random lottery draws.
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
Resources, of the renewal of the current Employee Assistance Program (EAP) agreement with Gateway
Rehabilitation Center d/b/a Washington EAP Services to provide services to all full-time employees and
eligible family members. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The
annual contract authorization amount is $16,143 and the monthly fee for employees remains the same at
$1.69.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Gateway
Rehabilitation Center d/b/a Washington EAP 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 Children and
Youth Services, of a provider agreement with American Expediting for the provision of concrete goods and
services to promote reunification or to prevent out -of -home placement for the period of July 1, 2022 through
June 30, 2023. The contract authorization amount is $100,000 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with American
Expediting.
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 Stephen Dittmer, Esquire to represent Children and
Youth Services in Juvenile Court for the period of December 15, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Services will
be billed at $65 per hour and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of service agreement with
Stephen Dittmer, 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 Aging Services,
to submit a grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to replace flooring at the Canonsburg
Senior Center. The grant request is for $28,000 with no match requirement and no additional county funds
are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant application to the Pennsylvania
Department of Aging to replace flooring at the Canonsburg Senior Center.
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 Aging Services,
to submit a grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to install a pavilion, walking path, and
fence at the Burgettstown Senior Center. The grant request is for $120,000 with no match requirement and
no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant application to the Pennsylvania
Department of Aging to install a pavilion, walking path, and fence at the Burgettstown Senior 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 Aging Services,
to submit a grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to replace commercial kitchen
equipment at eight senior centers. The grant request is for $45,000 with no match requirement and no
additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant application to the Pennsylvania
Department of Aging to replace commercial kitchen equipment at eight senior centers.
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 Coroner, of an agreement with Dr. Courtney Healy, Pittsburgh, PA. for forensic pathologist services at
the following rates:
• $1,150 for each autopsy and protocol
• $100 for each appearance at a Coroner's inquest
• $100 for each appearance at a magistrate's hearing
• $500 for each court appearance
• Mileage at the current stated IRS rate
This agreement will be effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, with an option to renew for
two three-year periods by mutual consent of both parties, unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the terms
of this agreement. All services will be paid from the Coroner's budget.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Dr. Courtney Healy
for forensic pathologist 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 Purchasing and
the Sheriff, of an agreement with Real Auction.Com, LLC., Plantation, FL for an internet-based online sale of
foreclosure properties sold by the Sheriff's Department. This agreement will be effective December 15, 2022
for a three-year period at no cost to the County.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Real Auction.Com,
LLC for internet-based online sale of foreclosure properties.
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
addendum #4 to our current lease agreement between Washington County and the Washington County
Authority for office space in the Courthouse Square building. The lease will be effective January 1, 2023 for
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an initial term of three years and thereafter from year to year until either party provides a 365-day prior
written notice. This lease agreement is under the same terms and conditions as the original agreement.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum to our current lease
agreement with the Washington County 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 Purchasing, the
Correctional Facility, Children and Youth Services, and Juvenile Probation, of an addendum to our current
agreement with George Junior Republic to house Direct File juvenile offenders at a rate of $755.54/day and
on an as -needed basis. This addendum will be effective December 15, 2022 and continue until either party
provides a 30-day written notice to terminate This lease addendum is under the same terms and conditions as
the original contract and is contingent upon Prison Board approval.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum to our current agreement
with George Junior Republic.
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 a renewal agreement with Motorola Solutions, Linthieum, MD for software license,
maintenance, and call center support for the NG 9-1-1 ready hardware and software. This agreement will be
effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The total amount is $79,000 and will be paid from
9-1-1 funds.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal agreement with Motorola
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
Information Technology, of the following payments and a renewal software maintenance agreement with
RBA Professional Data Systems for Informix and RBA software effective January 1, 2023 through
December 31, 2023.
• Tax Software Maintenance and Upgrades in the amount of $23,016.60
• GUI Client Software Maintenance in the amount of $4,455
• Tax Assessment Maintenance in the amount of $3,967
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal agreement and payments to
RBA Professional Data Systems.
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 the purchase of four Cradlepoint IBR900 modems with FirstNet Service to provide internet
connectivity in DPS vehicles to access the Computer Aided Dispatch system and hazmat reference
resources. The modems will be installed in PS Truck 9120, 92-3, and the two new Ford vehicles pending
delivery. The total cost is $786 per unit with a monthly charge of $36.99 per unit and will be paid from
Hazmat funds.
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Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of four Cradlepoint IBR900
modems with FirstNet Service.
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
Domestic Relations, of the purchase of one iPhone from Verizon to be utilized by Director Tammy Reese.
The monthly cost of service is $39.99, and costs will be paid from their operating budget.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of one iPhone from
Verizon.
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 are part of the County's consolidated and annual action
plan.
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. on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, following the agenda
meeting to discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will be immediately
following today's meeting. All county offices will be closed Friday, December 23, 2022, in observance of
Christmas Eve, Monday, December 26, 2022, in observance of Christmas Day, and Monday, January 2, 2023,
in observance of New Year's Day. A special meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be held on
Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 6 p.m. The Organizational Salary Board meeting of the Washington County
Commissioners will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2023.
SOLICITOR
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There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
2:41 p.m.
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