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AGENDA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023
1. Opening of Meeting
a. Prayer Pastor Rob Grewe
First Lutheran Church
b. Pledge of Allegiance Pat Meighan, Honor Guard Commander
American Legion Post 639
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes Minute No. 1171, July 20, 2023
Special Order of Business
None.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
3. Public Comments
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.
4. The Board of Commissioners' Response
5. Old Business
a. Cost Correction — Purchasing
b. Bid Extension — Purchasing
c. Addendum — Purchasing
d. Bid Extension —Purchasing
e. Proposal Rejection —Purchasing
f. Change Order—Purchasing
g. Change Order—Purchasing
h. Donation —Purchasing
6. New Business
a. Resolution —Chief Clerk
b. Authorization —Chief Clerk
C. Renewal Agreement—Chief Clerk
d. Resolution —Chief Clerk
e. Resolution —Chief Clerk
f. Resolution —Chief Clerk
g. Grant Application —Chief Clerk
h. Grant Agreement—Chief Clerk
i. Resolution —Chief Clerk
j. Grant Application —Chief Clerk
k. Grant Agreement—Chief Clerk
I. Memorandum of Understanding—Chief Clerk
m. Memorandum of Understanding—Chief Clerk
n. Design Contract— Planning
o. Provider Agreements—Children &Youth Services
p. Provider Agreements—Children & Youth Services
q. Provider Agreement—Children & Youth Services
r. Provider Agreement Addendum —Children &Youth Services
S. Provider Agreement Addendum —Children &Youth Services
t. Agreement—Children &Youth Services
u. Provider Agreements— Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
v. Provider Agreement— Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
w. Grant Compliance— Human Services
x. Purchase of Service Agreement Addendum — Human Services
y. Grant Agreements— Human Services
z. Agreement— Human Services
aa. Agreement— Human Services
bb. Bid Authorization— Purchasing
cc. Bid Authorization— Purchasing
dd. Bid Authorization— Purchasing
ee. Agreement— Purchasing
ff. Agreement— Purchasing
gg. Contract Addendum — Purchasing
hh. Contract Addendum — Purchasing
7. Announcements
An Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 14, 2023,
following the Agenda Meeting. The regularly scheduled Salary Board and Retirement Board meetings will be
immediately following today's meeting. All county offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023, in
observance of Labor Day.
8. Solicitor
Tax refunds in the amount of$1,858.24
9. Adjournment
OLD BUSINESS
August 16, 2023
A. COST CORRECTION-PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners award the Broadband Services proposal,
contingent upon funding, for a unified turnkey solution providing Broadband Connectivity
for 2,600 residential and commercial targets in the East Finley Township, Donegal
Township, and the Ten Mile Creek Areas to Comcast Cable Communications, LLC,
of Philadelphia, PA for 392 miles of fiber at a total cost of$27,814,387 of which
Washington County will pay $18,841,175 with the remainder of$8,973,212 being
supplemented by Comcast.
Washington County's cost will be funded from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund.
Portions of this award are stipulated upon the award of either ARC POWER and/or PA
Capital Projects Fund.
B. BID EXTENSION- PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an extension of the bid contract
for Industrial Commodities to the following vendors based on their percentage discount from
their catalog/website unit cost:
a. W.W. Grainger, Lake Forest, IL through a local Pittsburgh office.
b. Sherwin Williams Co., Washington PA.
If approved, this extension will be effective through August 31, 2024. All other terms and
conditions of the current agreement remain in full force.
C. ADDENDUM -PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an addendum to our current
Coffee & Equipment agreement with J.D. Marra Hotel & Restaurant Service,
Washington, PA, to transfer ownership to Belfiore Coffee & Food Service Company, LLC.,
Canonsburg, PA.
If approved, this agreement will continue through August 31, 2024, under the same contract
terms and conditions, with an option to extend for one additional year.
D. BID EXTENSION- PURCHASING
Pursuant to Act 142, Senate Bill 1154, effective February 20, 2001, Purchasing respectfully
requests the Commissioners authorize a 30-day extension of the bid proposal award for the
"Parks Master Site Plan" for Washington County, as additional time is needed to evaluate
the bid responses.
E. PROPOSAL REJECTION- PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners reject all submissions for Engineering
Services, Consulting &Bid Specs for Washington County's Courthouse Square Parking
Garage and Plaza.
F. CHANGE ORDER- PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Buildings & Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve Change Order#10 in the amount of$9,628 with StoneMile Group, Inc.,
Canonsburg, PA. This change will alter the amount of the current contract from
$2,734,659.65 to $2,744,287.65, and has been reviewed and recommended by Justin Welsh,
Building & Grounds; Pat Grimm, Courts; MacBracey Corp., Washington, PA and Buchart
Horn Architects, Pittsburgh, PA.
G. CHANGE ORDER- PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Buildings & Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve Change Order#2 for the Caldwell Building Project in the amount of$9,628 with
MacBracey Corp., Washington, PA. This change will alter the amount of the current contract
from $713,879 to $719,079 and will provide for the installations of a Judges' bench and
witness stand. This Change Order has been reviewed and recommended by Justin Welsh,
Building & Grounds; Pat Grimm, Courts.
H. DONATION-PURCHASING
Purchasing, as per Section 1805 of the County Code governing the sale or disposition of
personal property of the County, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize a
resolution for the donation of furniture items from the Center for Community Resources, Inc.
to the Washington County Human Services, who has formerly requested the donation and
completed the "Application for Donation" and has met all required criteria.
NEW BUSINESS
August 16, 2023
A. RESOLUTION—CHIEF CLERK
Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a resolution authorizing Diana
Irey Vaughan, Chair, Washington County Board of Commissioners, as signatory for the
Community Traffic Safety Project, District 12-0 grant program.
B. AUTHORIZATION FORM—CHIEF CLERK
Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a project director authorization
form with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the Community Traffic Safety
Project, District 12-0 grant program. The authorization designates Diana Irey Vaughan,
Chair, Washington County Board of Commissioners, as the project director for the grant.
C. RENEWAL AGREEMENT—CHIEF CLERK
Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a renewal agreement with
Highway Safety Network, Inc. for the District 12-0 Community Traffic Safety Network
program. The agreement will be for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2026, and is contingent upon funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
D. RESOLUTION—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Washington County Council on Economic Development
(WCCED), respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution for the sale of Lot
17B, 8.108 acres of land, located at Starpointe Business Park in Hanover and Smith
Townships, to Hormann Flexon, LLC, for the purchase price of Four Hundred Ninety One
Thousand, Eight Hundred and Eighty-Eight 00/100 Dollars ($491,880)with all proceeds to
be used to offset outstanding debt on the property.
E. RESOLUTION—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution to the agreement
with Alta Vista Business Park, located in Fallowfield Township, extending the term of
exemptions, deductions, abatements, and credits for real property, earned income tax, net
profits, mercantile, and business privilege taxes within a specific geographic area in
Washington County designated as a Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone (KOEZ) or
Keystone Opportunity Improvement Zone (KOIZ).
F. RESOLUTION—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt a
resolution authorizing the Chair of the Board, Diana Irey Vaughan, to electronically sign all
grant documents related to PEMA administered grants which require an electronic
signature.
G. GRANT APPLICATION—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Elections, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the
ratification of a grant application with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of
Community and Economic Development(DCED) for the election integrity grant program
as established under Act 88 of 2022. The application is in the amount of$750,758.97 which
is the amount allocated to Washington County.
H. GRANT AGREEMENT—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Elections, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and
Economic Development (DCED) for the election integrity grant program. The agreement is
in the amount of$750,758.97 and will be for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30,
2024.
I. RESOLUTION—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington,
respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of a
conditional award of funds and grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance
Agency for the 2023 Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement
(PHARE) Fund.
J. GRANT APPLICATION—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Sheriff's Office, respectfully requests the Commissioners'
approval to submit a grant application to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office for a
Community Drug Abuse Prevention grant in the amount of$2,000 to create a challenge
coin outreach program for individuals experiencing a substance use disorder crisis. The one-
time grant application does not have a match requirement, so no additional county funds are
required.
K. GRANT AGREEMENT—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Juvenile Probation, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve a grant agreement and attachments with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
Juvenile Court Judges' Commission for the Juvenile Probation Services Grant Program.
The agreement is in the amount of$250,889 and will be for the period of July 1, 2023
through June 30, 2024.
L. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Washington
County Court of Common Pleas for the provision of the Leader Program for the period of
July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The total amount is $907,960 and no county funds are
required.
M. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, respectfully request the
Commissioners approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Washington
County Court of Common Pleas for the provision of the Jobs Program for the period of
July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The total amount is $340,400 and no county funds are
required.
N. DESIGN CONTRACT—PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a contract in the amount of
$494,502.49 with Gibson-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc., for the replacement of
Chartiers Creek Bridge No. 64., in North Franklin Township. The total contract cost will be
paid with federal funds and no match is required.
O. PROVIDER AGREEMENTS—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES
Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider
agreements for a total of$3,830,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
No additional county funds are required.
P. PROVIDER AGREEMENTS—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES
Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider
agreements for the provision of psychological evaluations, with the suggested providers, at
a total of$500,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. No additional
county funds are required.
Q. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES
Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider
agreement with Hughes Forensics and Behavioral Consultants, LLC, for the provision of
risk of harm assessments and non-offending parenting interventions for the period of
July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The contract authorization amount is $100,000. No
additional county funds are required.
R. PROVIDER AGREEMENT ADEENDUM—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES
Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider
agreement addendum with Keystone Adolescent for placement services for the period
July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract authorization amount will be increased by
$20,000 to $620,000. No additional county funds are required.
S. PROVIDER AGREEMENT ADDENDUM—CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider
agreement addendum with Invisawear for safety devices for caseworkers for the period of
May 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The contract authorization amount will be increased by
$2,500 to $7,500. No additional county funds are required.
T. AGREEMENT—CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve and ratify
the County Assurance of Financial Commitment and Participation associated with the
Needs-Based Plan and Budget for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The
county match requirement is approximately $5,800,000, which is based on a projected
budget of$37,760,560.
U. PROVIDER AGREEMENTS—BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL
SERVICES
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve provider agreements in the amount of$143,000 for the period of July 1, 2023
through June 30, 2024. No additional county funds are required.
V. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—BEHAVIORAL HEALTH &DEVELOPMENTAL
SERVICES
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve a provider agreement with ARC Human Services for residential services for the
period of June 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The contract authorization amount is
$685,500. No additional county funds are required.
W. GRANT COMPLIANCE—HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an Assurance of
Compliance associated with the Human Services Block Grant application for the period of
July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The funds are provided by the Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services. No additional county funds are required.
X. PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT ADDENDUM—HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a purchase of service
agreement addendum with Aunt Bertha for the provision of their Enterprise Platform, which
provides a comprehensive network of community resources, a referral and tracking system,
and support services to extend the term one year from September 24, 2023 through
September 23, 2024. Contract authorization amount is $56,389. No additional county funds
are required.
Y. GRANT AGREEMENTS—HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve grant agreements with
providers (Connect, Inc., Domestic violence Services of Southwestern PA and Blueprints)
in the amount of$293,000 for emergency shelter services for the period of July 1, 2023
through December 31, 2024. The funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD). No additional county funds are required.
Z. AGREEMENT—HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with the
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, in an amount of up to $300,000, to administer
the State Food Purchase Program for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
No additional county funds are required.
AA. AGREEMENT—HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with the
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, in an amount of up to $50,000, to administer the
Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program for the period of October 1, 2023 through
September 30, 2024. No additional county funds are required.
BB. BID AUTHORIZATION-PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Building & Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners
authorize the advertising for plumbing supplies.
CC. BID AUTHORIZATION-PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Correctional Facility, respectfully requests the Commissioners
authorize the advertising for milk products.
DD. BID AUTHORIZATION-PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for the Winter
Joint Municipal Purchasing Program (JMPP) for Washington County.
EE. AGREEMENT - PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Buildings & Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve an agreement with Baker Waterproofing in the amount of$8,143.98 for a sump
pump, AquaStop Wall Seal, FreezeGuard, Sitework, Labor and Materials for the
Courthouse. The cost will be paid from ARPA Funds.
FF. AGREEMENT - PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Sheriff, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
agreement with Garrow Canine Training, LLC., in the amount of$40/week for the
provision of weekly canine training. This agreement will be retroactive to December 1,
2022, for a period of one (1)year with automatic renewals unless terminated by either party.
The cost will be paid from the Canine Fund.
GG. CONTRACT ADDENDUM-PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve a Contract Addendum with Full Service Network LP, for a cloud-based phone
system to add MDJ Stewart to the new phone system. The cost for activation is $299.99, the
fee will be $149.99/month and will be funded from their Operating Budget.
HH. CONTRACT ADDENDUM-PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an indemnity agreement with
Guardians of the Memorial Garden, for contracted work to be performed on the Crime
Victims' Memorial Garden and no County funds are required.
Minute No. 1171 July 20, 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 in attendance:
Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan,Larry Maggi,and Nick Sherman. Also present were Solicitor Jana
Grimm; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin; Chief of Staff Jim McCune;Executive Assistants Marie Trossman and
Patrick Geho; Deputy Controller,Heather Sheatler; Human Resources Assistant Director Andrea Johnston;
Braden Frankie, Sheriff s Department; Reverend Laura A. Saffel;Amity United Methodist Church;
Commander Greg Atkins,VFW Post 927; Michael Pierce,Veterans Affairs;VFW 927 Representatives:
Stephanie North, Susanne Dorsey, Brooke Plants,Allen B. Simms, and Susan Simms; Tyler Polk,WJPA
Radio; Owen Purcel and John Timney with the County Authority; Eneix Contractor Kevin Bruce; Stacey
Stapleton from Adult Probation and Debbie Corson from Human Services; and citizens Jim Piper, Susan
Bender, and Annie Shaner.
Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 2 p.m. and announced that the meeting
was being video and audio live-streamed through YouTube and via the Commissioner's Facebook.
Commissioner Vaughan introduced Reverend Laura A. Saffel of Amity United Methodist Church,
who led the meeting in prayer.
Commander Greg Atkins,VFW Post 927 of Washington led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 1170, dated June 22, 2023.
Moved by Mr. Maggi; seconded by Mrs.Vaughan, approving Minute No. 1170, as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Before moving on,Mrs.Vaughan requested a moment of silent meditation in memory of former
Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg,who served the board faithfully for a many, many years.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mr. Maggi, on behalf of the Board of Commissioners,presented a Certificate of Recognition to Allen
Bradley Simms of Claysville. Mr. Simms has volunteered and served his community for more than 46 years
as a firefighter,plus has served on various committees as an overall public servant. He was recently honored
as the 2023 Pennsylvania American Legion Firefighter of the Year recipient and the Commissioners wish to
acknowledge his outstanding contributions.
Mr. Simms thanked the Commissioners for honoring him and noted that he accepted their
recognition on behalf of all first responders because, according to Mr. Simms, "there are many, many people
in this community who deserve it just as much."
RECESS FOR PHOTOS
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following Washington County residents addressed the Commissioners during public comment:
Owen Purcel, Director of Operations for the Washington County Authority, asked the
Commissioners to award the Authority's final phase of the county's broadband project. This third phase will
provide more than 2,600 residents with high-speed internet. He commended the Commissioners for having
the vision to award$30 million from the American Rescue Act,which will provide quality home office
experiences,access to telemedicine,online schooling, streaming services and driverless cars and will help
attract new businesses. He then thanked the Commissioners for helping to put Washington County two
years ahead of schedule.
OLD BUSINESS
BID AWARDS
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, award the Broadband Services
proposal for a unified turnkey solution providing Broadband Connectivity for 2,600 residential and
commercial targets in the East Finley Township, Donegal Township, and the Ten Mile Creek Areas to
Comcast Cable Communications,LLC of Philadelphia, for 392 miles of fiber at a total cost of$27,667,410 of
which Washington County will pay$8,973,212, and the remainder will be supplemented by Comcast.
Washington County's cost will be funded from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund.
Portions of this award are stipulated upon the award of either ARC POWER and/or PA Capital
Projects Fund.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the Broadband Services proposal for East
Finley and Donegal townships and the Ten Mile Creek areas to Comcast Cable Communications,LLC of
Philadelphia, PA.
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 Buildings & Grounds, award
the bid for the FCC Boiler Room Re-Roof(s) to Eneix Enterprises,Washington PA. This was the lowest
most responsive and responsible bidder to meet specifications.
If approved, this contract will be inclusive of the removal and disposal of existing roofing material
and exhausts, as well as the installation of new rubber roofs warrantied for 15 years.
The bid is in the amount of$45,100 and will be funded through Act 13.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the bid for Boiler Room Re-roof(s) to
Eneix Enterprises of Washington, PA.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CONTRACTS
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and Buildings & Grounds, extend
the current contract with Building Control Systems, Inc., for preventative maintenance for the HVAC
temperature control system in the Family Court Center.
If approved, this contract extension will be effective through July 31, 2024,with an option to extend
year-to-year at an annual cost of$4,435.All repairs will be done "as needed" at the rate of$130/hour, under
the same contract terms and conditions.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, extending the Building Control Systems, Inc
contract for HVAC system in the Family Court Center, effective through July 31, 2024.
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 Information Technology,
approve the Courthouse PDK Access Control System, equipment, and system from Information
Technologies Services, Carnegie PA, the contract of record. The total cost of$47,336.92 and will be funded
through Act 13.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract of record with Information
Technologies Services, Carnegie, PA, for the Courthouse PDK Access Control System.
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, the appointment of Scott
Slagle to the Housing Authority Board.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the board appointment.
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 and ratification, an
agreement between the County and Debbie Corson in the amount of$35/hour to assist with various tasks
while the open positions of the Chief Clerk's Administrative Assistant and Executive Secretary remain vacant
in the Commissioners' office.The contract will be on an as-needed basis and will not exceed 20 hours per
week.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving and ratifying the consulting agreement
with Debbie Corson for$35/hour.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk,on behalf of the Register of Wills,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval, an agreement with Lane Turturice,Esq. to provide solicitor services for the Register of Wills'
office.The agreement is in the amount of$200/month,is effective July 1,2023, and shall be continuous
until terminated by either party.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving an agreement with Lane Turturice, Esq.
for solicitor services in the Register of Wills office.
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, an agreement with
Susquehanna Accounting& Consulting Solutions, Inc. to provide non-attest accounting and consulting
services to the County of Washington at their hourly rate for 2023 including out-of-pocket expenses effective
date of agreement and continuing until terminated by either parry with a 30-day written notice.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Susquehanna
Accounting&Consulting Solutions, Inc. for accounting and consulting services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes; Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Planning and Parks &Recreation, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, division orders, at the previously approved decimal interest rate,with Range
Resources for wells in Somerset Township associated with the US Natural Resources C Unit,Mingo Park
Gas Lease,pending verification of the acreage.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving division orders with Range Resources
for wells in Somerset Township, pending verification of acreage.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Planning and Parks &Recreation,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, the permitting of late-season muzzleloader and archery hunting in Mingo Park
from January 2, 2024 through January 13,2024. Up to 75 permits will be issued daily and would be available
to Washington County residents and property owners the first week, and any remaining hunting permits
would be made available to non-County residents the following week.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,permitting late-season muzzleloader and archery
hunting in Mingo Park,January 2-13, 2024.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children&Youth Services,presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval,a provider agreement with CSI Corporate Security and Investigations for locating missing and
runaway youths, as well as victims of human trafficking for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.
The contract authorization amount is $200,000. No additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a provider agreement with CSI
Corporate Security and Investigations for July 1, 2023 through June 30,2025, for a total of$200,000.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children &Youth Services, presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval,provider agreements for the period of July 1,2023 through June 30,2024, for a total of
$5,870,037. No additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving provider agreements for the period of
July 1,2023 through June 30, 2024 for a total of$5,870,037.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children&Youth Services, presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval,a purchase of service agreement with Supernova Services,LLC, for placement services for the
period of April 1,2023 through June 30,2024. The contract authorization amount is $15,000. No additional
county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a purchase of service agreement with
Supernova Services,LLC, for a period of April 1,2023 through June 30,2024 for$15,000.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk,on behalf of Children &Youth Services, presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval,a purchase of service agreement with Anthony Dedola to represent Children and Youth
Services in Juvenile Court for dependency cases for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Services will be billed at$150/hour. No additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a purchase of service agreement with
Anthony Dedola for a period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 at a rate of$150/hour.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children &Youth Services, presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval, a purchase of service agreement with Guardians ad Litem Jessica Roberts, Esq.,Benita
Thompson,Esq., and Erin Dickerson,Esq., for the provision of legal service/counsel to children involved
with the CYS agency.The agreements will run from July 1,2023 through June 30,2024, and the contractor
will be paid at a monthly rate of$5,500/attorney. No additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a purchase of service agreement with
Guardians ad Litem Jessica Roberts,Esq., Benita Thompson, Esq., and Erin Dickerson, Esq.,July 1, 2023
through June 30, 2024, at a monthly rate of$5,500/attorney.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children&Youth Services, presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval, a purchase of service agreement with Guardians ad Litem Christina DeMarco-Breeden, Esq.
and Carrie O'Connell, Esq. for the provision of legal service/counsel to children involved with the CYS
agency.The agreements will run from July 1, 2023 through June 30,2024 and the contractor will be paid at a
monthly rate of$4,16 6.66/attorney. No additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a purchase of service agreement with
Guardians ad Litem Christina DeMarco-Breeden, Esq. and Carrie O'Connell, Esq.,July 1, 2023 through June
30,2024, at a monthly rate of$4,16 6.66/attorney.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, presented to the Board for
their consideration and approval,provider agreements for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30,2024, for
a total of$4,668,359. No additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving provider agreements for the period
July 1,2023 through June 30, 2024, for a total of$4,668,359.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Aging Services, presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval,a grant agreement with The Henry Hillman Foundation for a Senior Center Services Planning
Grant to develop a comprehensive revitalization plan to modernize the Washington County senior centers.
The grant is in the amount of$160,000. No county match is required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a of$160,000 grant agreement with The
Henry Hillman Foundation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes; Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Services, presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval,a provider agreement with Blueprints to implement an adult self-sufficiency and 2Gen
Programming for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The contract authorization amount is
$195,000. No county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a provider agreement with Blueprints
and 2Gen Programming for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024,in the amount of$195,000.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi t Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval,a grant allocation agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for the Medical
Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) in the amount of$2,446,454 for the period of July 1, 2023
through June 30,2024. No county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a provider agreement with the
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for the period of July 1,2023 through June 30,2024,in the
amount of$2,446,454.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Services, presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval,an agreement with the Washington County Transportation Authority for the management of the
Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) program in the amount of$2,446,454 for the period of
July 1,2023 through June 30, 2024. No county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving an agreement with the Washington
County Transportation Authority for the period of July 1,2023 through June 30,2024 in the amount of
$2,446,454.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Correctional Facility, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, a three- (3-) year renewal agreement with Guardian RFID for the provision of
software, hardware, support services,and web-based software for inmate management, monitoring, and
tracking. This agreement has been reviewed and recommended for approval by Information Technology.
The yearly renewal fee of$3,500,which will be paid from their Operating Budget.
Note: This renewal agreement is contingent upon Prison Board approval.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a 3-year agreement with Guardian RFID
with a yearly renewal fee of$3,500.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Correctional Facility,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, an agreement with Cambria County for the housing of juvenile inmates on an as-
needed basis,as per the contract conditions including$150/juvenile inmate/day, $37.83/hour/officer for
transports,plus any medical expenses. Costs will be paid from their Operating Budget.
Note: This renewal agreement is contingent upon Prison Board approval.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving an agreement with Cambria County on
an as-needed basis, as per the contract conditions including$150/juvenile inmate/day, $37.83/hour/officer
for transports, plus any medical expenses.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Correctional Facility, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, an agreement with Lawrence County for the housing of juvenile inmates on an
as-needed basis,as per the contract conditions including $800/juvenile inmate/day,plus transportation and
medical expenses. Costs will be paid from their Operating Budget.
Note: This renewal agreement is contingent upon Prison Board approval.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving an agreement with Lawrence County on
an as-needed basis, as per the contract conditions including$800/juvenile inmate/day,plus transportation
and medical expenses.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes; Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk,on behalf of Purchasing and the Court Administrator,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, an agreement with For The Record for 33 licenses of annotation software for
the Court's digital recording software. The total cost is $5,445 and will be funded from Act 13 funds.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving an agreement with For The Record at a
cost of$5,445.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk,on behalf of Purchasing and Information Technology,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, an agreement with Ninjio Prodigy Pro for security awareness training, for 900
users, to identify phishing emails. The cost of$1,346/month will be in effect for three (3) years and will be
funded from Act 13 funds.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a 3-year agreement with Ninjio Prodigy
Pro at a cost of$1,346/month.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a
professional services agreement with SiteLogiQ for construction management services for the Washington
County parking garage and plaza project. Costs are estimated at$34,500/month for full construction phase
staffing,which can be reduced at slow points during the project. Closeout costs of$19,700/month (2
months) and$45,000 (if needed) lump sum for the preconstruction bid phase services.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a professional services agreement with
SiteLogiQ for construction management services for the Washington County parking garage and plaza
project.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Finance,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval, a Letter of Intent (LOI) to be submitted to the PA Capital Projects Fund (CPF) Program to
support Comcast in applying for an additional$9.3 million in grants for broadband services. Matching funds
from ARPA and Comcast will further extend services throughout Washington County with a total of$27.9
million.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a Letter of Intent (LOI) in support of
Comcast in applying for an additional$9.3 million in grants for broadband services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Correctional Facility,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, the purchase of toilet flush valves for the Correctional Facility from I-CON
Systems, Inc. The requested purchase would be made via PA State Contract, and therefore does not require
bidding.The total cost is $56,112.62 and the purchase would be funded through the Inmate Welfare Fund.
Note: This renewal agreement is contingent upon Prison Board approval.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of toilet flush valves from
I-CON systems, Inc., for a total cost of$56,112.62.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Information Technology, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, an agreement with Dell Financial Services for the purpose of leasing equipment
on an as-needed basis.This would improve down/repair times and costs.
The requested purchase would be placed via CoStars,and therefore does not require bidding.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving an agreement with Dell Financial
Services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, a resolution adoption of the proposed Action Plan revisions to the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, adopting a resolution approving Action Plan
revisions to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Irey Vaughan noted that the minutes were accepted without noting the corrections
that need to be updated. The amended version will be reported on the website.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday,July 19,2023, following the agenda meeting
to discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will be immediately
following today's meeting.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor Grimm presented to the Board for their consideration and approval tax refunds in the
amount of$3,288.21.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the above tax refunds.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Cycle F Tax Refunds 7/20/2023
AddressName
CANTON INDUST 6104 GRAND
2023 $363.41 PARK LLC AVE,SUITE A PITTSBURGH PA 15225 CANTON 120-013-00-00-0003-05
CANTON INDUST 6104 GRAND
2023 $1,721.27 PARK LLC AVE,SUITE A PITTSBURGH PA 15225 CANTON 120-013-02-00-0005-00
now-
CANTON INDUST 6104 GRAND
2023 $0.95 PARK LLC AVE,SUITE A PITTSBURGH PA 15225 CANTON 120-013-02-00-0018-00
CANTON INDUST 6104 GRAND
2023 $3.33 PARK LLC AVE,SUITE A PITTSBURGH PA 15225 CANTON 120-013-02-00-0020-01
CANTON INDUST 6104 GRAND
2023 $391.75 PARK LLC AVE,SUITE A PITTSBURGH PA 15225 CANTON 120-013-02-00-0023-00
CANTON INDUST 6104 GRAND
2023 $181.94 PARK LLC AVE,SUITE A PITTSBURGH PA 15225 CANTON 120-013-02-00-0024-01
DOTSON CRAIG
2023 $14.06 FRANKLIN 25PAULDR WASHINGTON PA 15301 CANTON 120-011-07-03-0026-00
FUCHS DONALD 29 GREEN
2023 $30.24 E& ANET E VALLEY RD EIGHTY FOUR PA 15330 CECIL 140-005-01-02-0004-00
SWEANY LLOYD 95 JENNINGS EAST
2023 $9.96 A LN CLARKSVILLE PA 15322 BETHLEHEM 260-003-09-99-0064-00
C/O CNX
RESOURCES,
CONSOL 1000 CONSOL
PENNSYLVANIA ENERGY
2023 $13.57 COAL CO LLC DRIVE,STE 400 CANONSBURG PA 15317 EAST FINLEY 270-002-09-99-0020-00
90 EAST
2023 $106.68 SCOTT BIUAN E FINLEY DR WEST FINLEY PA 15377 EAST FINLEY 270-029-09-99-0004-02
Cycle F Tax Refunds 7/20/2023
Year Amount Name AWddroes9s -, -,'Ip District Parcel
WESTLAND RD 6104 GRAND MT
2023 $297.44 LLC AVE,SUITE A PITTSBURGH PA 15225 PLEASANT 460-011-00-00-0024-01
LUGINSKI MARK 140 LEGACY NORTH
2023 $10.24 &KAREN DR CANONSBURG PA 15317 STRABANE 520-014-07-00-0006-04
ROTELLO FRANK NORTH
2023 $111.69 &NICOLE 304 MARY LN CANONSBURG PA 15317 STRABANE 520-013-21-00-0017-00
MOCK JASON S& 21 BERRY HILL WEST PIKE
2023 $31.68 ANDREA IN SCENERY HILL PA 15360 RUN 700-006-00-00-0007-05
TOTAL $3,288.21
There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 2:34 p.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
2023
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK