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Minute No. 1166 February 16, 2023
The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in Public Meeting Room G-16, in the
Crossroads Center, 95 West Beau Street, 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; Human Resources Assistant Director Andrea Johnston; Treasurer Tom
Flickinger; Controller April Sloane; Veterans Affairs representative John Sopiak; Sheriff Deputy Tyler
Drusbasky; Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA Director Alexandra Brooks; Executive
Secretaries Marie Trossman and Randi Marodi; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce
Thornburg; Planning representative Kalie Chasko; The Rev. Edward L. Yuhas of St. James Parish; United
States Navy Veteran Thomas Wheeler; Observer -Reporter representative Mike Jones and concerned citizens
Jim Piper, Susan Bender, Corey McConn, Bonnie Rankin, Ann Shaner, Ashley Duff, Sam McPherson, and
Frank Gambino.
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. Edward L. Yuhas led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Wheeler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1165, dated January 19, 2023.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1165 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 a proclamation declaring February as Teen Violence Awareness and Prevention
Month.
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.
Alexandra Brooks, Director of Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania accepted
the proclamation and thanked the Commissioners for recognizing Teen Violence Awareness and Prevention
Month and for all their support over the years.
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:
Ashley Duff said that for the past two years, she has worked tirelessly on behalf of the patriotic
citizens of Washington County who have serious concerns about the integrity of our elections. She is deeply
concerned about the future of this county and is therefore working with Bruce Bandel to be the next
Commissioners of Washington County.
Annie Shaner reminded everyone of the importance of municipal elections, as this is the time to vote
for local officials. She said everyone should ask questions when signing candidates' petitions and learn about
those who are running for office. She encouraged everyone to participate in the Commissioners' meetings.
Frank Gambino pointed out that there haven't been serious voting issues in Pennsylvania for 75 years.
He said claims of widespread voting issues are just a way to incite people to vote for Republican candidates.
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He pointed out that those who are fighting the current voter law could only find one issue of concern. He
cautioned that folks say a lot of things to get your vote.
THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONER'S RESPONSE
None
OLD BUSINESS
BID AWARD
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, approve the bid award contract
for linen supplies for the Correctional Facility to Victor Supply, LLC., Mt. Pleasant, TN at their per unit costs
submitted in their bid. This contract will be effective February 16, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with
the option to extend for two additional one-year periods. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most
responsive and responsible bidders meeting the specifications. This service for the Correctional Facility was
approved at the Prison Board meeting held on February 15, 2023, Minute No. PB 2-15-23.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid award contract for linen supplies
to Victor Supply, LLC.
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, approve the bid award contract
for fire alarm system inspections and repairs to Scalise Industries Corporation dba Emcor Services Scalise
Industries, Lawrence, PA at their per unit cost, per inspection for County owned buildings. All repairs will be
performed on an as -needed basis for time and materials. This contract will be effective February 16, 2023
through December 31, 2024, with the option to mutually extend two additional one-year periods. This bid is
being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. This service for
the Correctional Facility was approved at the Prison Board meeting held on February 15, 2023, Minute No.
PB 2-15-23.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid award contract for fire alarm
system inspections and repairs to Scalise Industries Corporation dba Emcor Services Scalise Industries.
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, approve the bid award contract
for locksmith services to SLS Services, Inc. dba Pop -A -Lock Pittsburgh, Eighty Four, PA, at the submitted
rates of $85/hour for regular rates and $125 hour/emergency rates including a 25% markup for invoiced
equipment. This contract will be effective February 16, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with the option to
extend for two additional one-year periods unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the terms of the
agreement. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidders meeting the
requirements.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid award contract for locksmith
services to SLS Services, Inc. dba Pop -A -Lock Pittsburgh.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Grimin recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and Voter Registration/Elections,
approve the bid award contract for election supplies to William Penn Printing, Pittsburgh, PA at their
submitted per unit bid prices. The contract will be effective February 16, 2023 through December 31, 2023,
with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods. 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 contract for election
supplies to William Penn Printing.
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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 Veterans Affairs, approve the
bid award contract for markers for Veterans to All Quality Memorial Markers, Smoketown, PA., at their
submitted estimated cost of $14,575. The contract will be effective February 16, 2023 through
February 28, 2024, with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods. This bid is being awarded
to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting the specifications.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid award contract for markers for
Veterans to All Quality Memorial Markers.
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, approve the bid award contract
for the provision, installation, and repair of radio equipment for law enforcement vehicles to Crystal Sound
Systems, Inc., McMurray, PA. This contract will be effective March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2024, with
the option to extend for two additional one-year periods and all work will be performed on time and material
and as -needed basis. The regular hourly rate is $105/hour with emergency rates set at $157.50/hour,
including a 20% discount from the manufacturer's price list and a 30% markup on the supplier's costs. This
bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidders meeting specifications.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid award contract for radio
equipment repair with Crystal Sound Systems, Inc.
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, approve the bid award contract
for the furnishing, delivering, and/or installation of landscaping supplies for all county buildings to Bell
Landscaping dba Cecil Supply, LLC, Canonsburg, PA based on their per unit cost submitted in their bid
proposals. This contract will be effective March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2025 with the option to extend
for two additional one-year periods including a 5% material increase. This bid is being awarded to the lowest
most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid award contract for landscaping
supplies with Bell Landscaping dba Cecil Supply, LLC.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
BID CONTRACT EXTENSION
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and the Planning Commission,
approve the extension of the current contract with EnviroScience, Inc., Stow OH for diagnostics and repairs
of county -owned dams on a time and material basis. The contract extension will be effective May 1, 2023
through April 30, 2024. This contract is to utilize a contracted vendor for emergency repairs. This extension
is in accordance with the original bid documents.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the extension with EnviroScience, Inc.
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, approve the extension of the
current contract for kitchen and laundry equipment repair for the Washington County Correctional Facility to
the following vendor's effective May 1, 2023, through April 30, 2024:
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• AIS Commercial Parts & Service, Pittsburgh, Pa. — Mon. -Fri. 8 am-5 pm at a rate of $135/hour;
Mon -Fri. 5 pm-8 pm and weekends at a rate of $236.25/hour.
• Hobart Service, Troy, OH. — Mon. -Fri. 8 am-5 pm at a rate of $150/hour; Mon -Fri. 5 pm-8 pm
and weekends at a rate of $226/hour plus a 15% OTC parts discount.
This service for the Correctional Facility was approved at the Prison Board meeting held February 15, 2023,
Minute No. PB 2-15-23.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract extension with the above -
listed vendors.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CHANGE ORDER
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and Building and Grounds,
approve Change Order #3 in the amount of $3,296 for material change/additional breaker with Stonemile
Group, Inc., Canonsburg, PA. for the Courthouse Courtroom 7 renovation. The contact authorization
amount will increase from $ $2,614,755.65 to $2,618,051.65.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the change order with Stonemile Group,
Inc. for Courthouse Courtroom 7 renovations.
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 Building and Grounds,
approve the purchase of one new Altoz TRX 766i A mower from Contractor's Connection, Washington, PA.
The total cost is $22,013 including a $2,445 county discount and will be paid via oil and gas funds.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of a new Altoz mower from
Contractor's Connection.
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 Building and Grounds,
approve the design and construction of the first floor of the Caldwell building to include an HVAC system
from MacBracey Corporation, Washington, PA. The total cost is $641,970.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of a new Altoz mower from
Contractor's Connection.
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
approving the 2023 Local Share Account (LSA) program as recommended by the LSA Review Committee
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Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution for the 2023 Local Share I
Account (LSA) program recommendations as 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, of the reappointments of
Joanna Szalay, Gwen Davis, Donald Martin, Maggie Novotny, Tracy Walnoha, and Gina Zacios to the
Children and Youth Services Advisory Board and John Artuso to the Industrial Development Authority
Board.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the board reappointments.
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, of the following individuals
to the Washington County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC): Ron Sicchitano, Jr., Marc Scott,
Kim Rogers, Kathleen Fischer, Michael McLaughlin, Jeremy Rice, Max Oravetz, Mike Lauderbaugh,
Dale Starr, Gerry Coleman, Dan Harvey, Sandi Ferry, and Larry Maggi.
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 with Colin E. Fitch, Esq., for title and settlement services on agricultural
easements purchased under the Farmland Preservation Program. Costs include title rates set by the
Pennsylvania Department of Insurance and other hourly non -title services will be charged $50 for paralegal
fees and $200 for attorney fees.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract with Colin E. Fitch, Esq.
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 reimbursement agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the
design and construction of the Chartiers #64 bridge uz North Franklin Township. The total amount is
$1,500,000 and will be paid 100% federal funds. The agreement also authorizes the Chair of the
Commissioners to execute all documents for this project.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the reimbursement agreement with the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the design and construction of the Charders #64 bridge.
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 reimbursement agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the
design and construction of the Raccoon #23 bridge in Burgettstown Borough. The total amount is
$1,000,000 and will be paid 100% federal funds. The agreement also authorizes the Chair of the
Commissioners to execute all documents for this project.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the reimbursement agreement with the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the design and construction of the Raccoon #23 bridge.
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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 the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation under the locally owned
Historic Truss Project which transfers responsibility to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for
design, design development activities, right of way acquisition, utility relocation coordination, contract
development, letting and award, construction, construction inspection, and all other activities incidental to the
design and construction of the project. Costs will be paid 100% with state funds.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation under the locally owned Historic Truss Project.
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 site preparation for two new shelters and a waterline extension at the
Thompson Hill recreation area of Cross Creek County Park. Costs will be paid with gas lease funds.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to bid for two new shelters
and a waterline extension.
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 revised
letter of exclusivity with Skyward Aviation for land leases for sites 1 and 2 on the Northside Hangar
Development site plan. The previously approved letter of exclusivity listed sites 3 and 4 in error.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the revised letter of exclusivity with
Skyward Aviation for land leases for sites 1 and 2 on the Northside Hangar Development site plan.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and the
District Attorney, of the annual Equitable Sharing agreement and certification with the United States
Department of Justice and the United States Department of the Treasury for the calendar year ending
December 31, 2022.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Equitable Sharing agreement and
certification with the United States Department of Justice and the United States Department of the Treasury.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanmously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and the
District Attorney, of a renewal grant application with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
Commission on Crime and Delinquency for VOCA grant funds for crime victim services. The total grant
application is in the amount of $127,708 and will be for the period of October 1, 2023 through
September 30, 2024.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal grant application with the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
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 Finance and the
District Attorney, of an agreement with Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. for the post -
booking diversion program. The agreement is in the amount of $255,776, will be effective February 14, 2023
through September 30, 2024, and will be fully funded by the comprehensive opioid, stimulant, and substance
abuse site -based program grant through the United States Department of Justice. In the event prior fiscal
period grant monies are no longer accessible, this agreement shall not exceed the presently available balance
of grant monies.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Washington Drug
and Alcohol Commission, Inc. for the post -booking diversion program.
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
District Attorney, of an agreement with the University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy, Program
Evaluation and Research Unit for the overdose fatality review team. The agreement will be in the amount of
$246,667, will be effective February 14, 2023 through September 30, 2024, and will be fully funded by the
comprehensive opioid, stimulant, and substance abuse site -based program grant through the United States
Department of Justice. In the event prior fiscal period grant monies are no longer accessible, this agreement
shall not exceed the presently available balance of grant monies.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with the University of
Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy, Program Evaluation and Research Unit for the overdose fatality review
team.
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
Court Administrator, of an agreement with John Paul Vensel II, Esq., to represent the legal interests of
parents of children in dependency proceedings if a case has been commenced pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule
of Juvenile Procedure 1200. The agreement is in the amount of $20,833.33, to be paid at a monthly rate of
$4,166.66 per month and will be for the period of February 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023.
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Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with John Paul Vensel II,
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
Court Administrator, of an agreement with Christine Marie Cardinale, Esq., and Renee Colbert, Esq., to
represent the legal interests of parents of children in dependency proceedings if a case has been commenced
pursuant to Pennsylvania Rule of Juvenile Procedure 1200. The agreement is in the amount of $20,833.33, to
be paid at a monthly rate of $2,083.33 per month, per contractor, and will be for the period of
February 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreements with Christine Marie
Cardinale, Esq., and Renee Colbert, Esq.
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
Human Services, of an agreement with Gateway Rehabilitation Center for the provision of treatment services
at Washington County Greenbriar Treatment Center locations. The agreement is in the amount of
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$666,713.14, will be for the period of February 15, 2023 through February 14, 2024, and will be fully funded
by the County's opioid settlement monies.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Gateway
Rehabilitation 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 Finance and
Adult Probation, of a renewal grant application with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
Commission on Crime and Delinquency for Adult Probation grant-in-aid funds. The total grant application is
in the amount of $152,580 and will be for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal grant application with the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
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 a contract between the County of Washington and SEIU Local 668-Court Related and Court
Appointed effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025. This contract will reflect a 3% annual raise
in 2023 and 2024 and a 2.25% annual raise in 2025.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract between the County of
Washington and SEIU Local 668-Court Related and Court Appointed.
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 revision to the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Child Protective Services Policy which applies
to all prospective and current employees holding a paid position as an employee responsible for the welfare of
a child or having direct contact with children. The policy has been updated to include the Departments of
Human Services, Aging Services, and Veterans Affairs and to remove Child Care Information Services, which
is no longer a Washington county -provided service.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the revision to the Pennsylvania
Commonwealth Child Protective Services Policy.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanmously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and
Youth Services, of a provider agreement with Innersight, LLC for the provision of their Bridges Program to
bridge the gap between the mental health system and juvenile probation for the period of January 1, 2023
through December 31, 2023. The contract authorization amount is $250,720 and no additional county funds
are required.
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Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with Innersight,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mrs. Vaughan — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and
Youth Services, of the following provider agreements for the period of January 1, 2023 through
June 30, 2024. No additional county funds are required.
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PROVIDER AMOUNT
Children's Home of Pittsburgh 150,000
Allied Family Solutions, LLC 100,000
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 Children and
Youth Services, of a provider agreement with Benchmark Family Services for the provision of therapeutic
foster care for the period of February 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The contract authorization amount is
$250,000 and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with Benchmark
Family 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 Dr. Beth Bliss, Psy.D. for the provision of risk of harm
assessments 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 Dr. Beth
Bliss, Psy.D.
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 Pathways Adolescent Center to add psychological
and psychosexual evaluations for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. 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
Pathways Adolescent 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 Children and
Youth Services, of a provider agreement addendum with George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania to add
secure placement for youth adjudicated delinquent for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. 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
George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania.
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 Adelphoi Village to add juvenile sex offender
assessments for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract authorization amount will
remain the same and no additional county funds are required.
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Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with
Adelphoi Village.
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, to enter into an agreement with Southwest Behavioral Health
Management, Inc. for the implementation of a Community -Based Care Management program for the period
of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The contract authorization amount is $174,735 and no
additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Southwest Behavioral
Health Management, 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 Behavioral
Health and Developmental Services, of a provider agreement with AMI, Inc. for the provision of Cognitive
Enhancement Therapy to the Independent Monitoring Team to review consumer satisfaction for the period
of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract authorization amount is $31,375 and no additional
county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement with AMI, 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
Building and Grounds, of authorization to advertise for bids for clearing and grubbing services.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for bids for
clearing and grubbing 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
Building and Grounds, of authorization to advertise for bids for plaster repair services and supplies.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for bids for
plaster repair services and 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
Building and Grounds, of authorization to advertise for bids for general construction services.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for bids for
general construction 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
Information Technology, of an agreement with Ideal Integrations, Pittsburgh PA, for the provision of DUO
MFA setup and configuration providing a multifactor for the County's email, VPN and privileged access
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which would be remote desktop services for 900 users across the County campus. The one-time setup and
configuration cost is $2,480 and an ongoing monthly recurring cost of $2,880. Costs will be funded from the
IT operating budget.
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
Recorder of Deeds, of a software support and license agreement with Optical Storage Solutions, Lebanon,
PA., in the amount of 316,682 for 21 licenses for the Washington County Recorder of Deeds LANDEX
system. This agreement will be effective March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2024, 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 an agreement software support and
licenses with Optical Storage 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, of
the amendment to the agreement for software and implementation services for a Financial Services System,
including integrated modules for Human Resources with Tyler Technologies, Inc., Yarmouth, MA, at the
below costs and will be funded from the American Rescue Plan Act Funds.
Deductions
1. The following unused conversions are hereby removed from the agreement:
a. AC — Budgets up to three years, at a contract price of $1,500;
b. AC Standard COA, at a contract price of $2,000;
c. CA Standard Master, at a contract price of $3,500;
d. Human Resources — Certifications, at a contract price of $1,400;
e. Human Resources — Position Control, at a contract price of $1,400;
f. Payroll — Accrual Balances, at a contract price of $1,500;
g. Payroll — Deductions, at a contract price of $1,800;
h. Payroll — Standard, at a contract price of $2,000.
2. The following undelivered hardware is hereby removed from the agreement:
a. Secure Signature System with two keys, at a contract price of $1,650.
3. Exhibit E (Statement of Work), Section 11.1 project timeline, is hereby amended as follows:
a. Phase 1, Financials — Start date — September 2022 / Go Live date — January 2024.
b. Phase 2, HCM — Start date — October 2023 / Go Live date — October 2024.
c. Tyler Cashiering Module is hereby removed from Phase 1, Financials added to Phase 3, Parks
& Recreation — Start date — May 2023 / Go Live date —January 2024.
Additions
1. Tyler's one-time service fee of $16,680 (Recurring SaaS Fees of $6,151)
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the amendment to the agreement for
software and implementation services 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 Purchasing and
the Planning Commission, of the purchase of one new 580SN 4WD T4 Super backhoe loader from Groff
Tractor & Equipment. The total cost is $147,866 and costs will be paid via oil and gas funds. The proposed
purchase is in accordance with CoStars and therefore does not require bidding.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of a backhoe loader from
Groff Tractor & Equipment.
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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 15, 2023, 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 20, 2023, in observance of President's Day.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor Grimm presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of tax refunds in the
amount of $10,652.94
NORTH MAIN PLAZA ASSOC.
5019 72ND STREET
PALMETTO, FL 34221
Tax Year: 2017
District: WASHINGTON 2ND W
Parcel: 720-004-00-00-0017-00
Amount: $938.47
NORTH MAIN PLAZA ASSOC.
5019 72ND STREET
PALMETTO, FL 34221
Tax Year: 2020
District: WASHINGTON 2ND W
Parcel: 720-004-00-00-0017-00
Amount: $938.47
LP NORTH MAIN PLAZA ASSOC.
5019 72ND STREET
PALMETTO, FL 34221
Tax Year: 2018
District: WASHINGTON 2ND W
Parcel: 720-004-00-00-0017-00
Amount: $938.47
LP NORTH MAIN PLAZA ASSOC.
5019 72ND STREET
PALMETTO, FL 34221
Tax Year: 2021
District: WASHINGTON 2ND W
Parcel: 720-004-00-00-0017-00
Amount: $938.47
WASHINGTON CNTY
HOSPITALITY LLC GLENMARK
HOLDINGS LLC
1399 STEWARTSTOWN RD, STE 200
MORGANTOWN, WV 26505
Tax Year: 2022
District: CANTON
Parcel: 120-011-08-07-0001-00
Amount: $3,787.38
MESSER JOHN JR & PENNY SUE
6 MESSER LANE
FREDERICKTOWN, PA 15333
Tax Year: 2023
District: CENTERVILLE 5'nl W
Parcel: 155-052-00-00-0011-00
Amount: $200.27
JONES WILLIAM G
494 SPRINGDALE ROAD
EIGHTY FOUR, PA 15330
Tax Year: 2023
District: NOTTINGHAM
Parcel: 530-001-00-00-0031-00
Amount: $3.1
ROSSI JOSEPH P. & JOE
100 DEMMEL DRIVE
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
Tax Year: 2023
District: PETERS TOWNSHIP
Parcel: 540-007-02-00-00 52-00
Amount: $3.81
MACDONALD DONNA
130 GIBSON ROAD
BENTLEYVILLE, PA 15314
Tax Year: 2023
District: BENTLEYVILLE
Parcel: 040-028-00-00-0008-00
Amount: $29.29
DINGER DAVID W.
P.O. BOX 374
FREDERICKTOWN, PA 15333
Tax Year: 2023
District: DEEMSTON
Parcel: 220-002-00-00-0025-00
Amount: $3.09
LP NORTH MAIN PLAZA ASSOC. LP
5019 72ND STREET
PALMETTO, FL 34221
Tax Year: 2019
District: WASHINGTON 2ND W
Parcel: 720-004-00-00-0017-00
Amount: $938.47
LP NORTH MAIN PLAZA ASSOC. LP
5019 72ND STREET
PALMETTO, FL 34221
Tax Year: 2022
District: WASHINGTON 2ND W
Parcel: 720-004-00-00-0017-00
Amount: $938.47
LUTZ EDWARD J & LYNN ANN
3533 CHURCHVIEW AVENUE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15236
Tax Year: 2023
District: NOTTINGHAM
Parcel: 530-014-00-00-0012-00
Amount: $18.57
TOMAHAWK 123 LLC
951 CAGNI DRIVE
MCMURRAY, PA 15317
Tax Year: 2023
District: PETERS TOWNSHIP
Parcel: 540-003-05-02-0021-00
Amount: $292.67
PHILLIPPI JODI LYNN & ERIC
TODD
201 CARROLL LANE
MONONGAHELA, PA 15063
Tax Year: 2023
District: CARROLL
Parcel: 130-005-01-04-0005-00
Amount: $98.59
DAUMIT CAROL RUTH PHILLIPS
2566 NATIONAL PIKE
SCENERY HILL, PA 15360
Tax Year: 2023
District: NORTH BETHLEHEM
Parcel: 490-022-02-00-0007-00
Amount: $4.05
GLIKES RYAN D & NATALIE
1424 MURIEL STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA 15203
Tax Year: 2023
District: PETERS TOWNSHIP
Parcel: 540-005-01-01-0017-03
Amount: $204.8
HRADIL JOHN A JR & FRIEDA J
1113 ROBINSON HIGHWAY
MCDONALD, PA 15057
Tax Year: 2023
District: ROBINSON
Parcel: 550-017-01-00-0014-00
Amount: $242.42
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A&D RENTAL PROPERTIES LLC MCCARTAN DANIEL & LORRAINE
2410 VISTA VALLEY ROAD & MCYECK EL PROP LLC
WASHINGTON, PA 15301 11 MEADOWVIEW PLACE
Tax Year: 2023 FINLEYVILLE, PA 15332
District: SOUTH FRANKLIN Tax Year: 2023
Parcel: 590-001-00-00-0007-52 District: UNION
Amount: $9.29 Parcel: 640-005-07-00-0011-00
Amount: $124.79
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the following 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
2:46 p.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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