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Minute No. 1172 August 16, 2023
The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in Public Meeting Room G-16,in the
Crossroads Center at 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 and Administrative Assistant Debbie Corson; Chief of Staff Jim McCune;
Executive Assistants Marie Trossman,Randi Marodi, and Patrick Geho;Financial Analyst Adam Petris;
Controller April Sloane;Treasurer Tom Flickinger;Human Resources Assistant Director Andrea Johnston;
Sheriff Anthony Andronas;Chief Deputy Anthony Mosco;President Judge DiSalle;Court Administrator Pat
Grimm;Public Defender Rose Semple; Chief,Adult Probation Jon Ridge;Recorder of Deeds Carrie Perrell;
Reverend Robert B. Grewe, First Lutheran Church;Ret. LCpI. Pat Meighan,American Legion Post 6.39;
Brad Hampton,Marquette Associates;WCDC Representative Frank Gambino;WJPA Radio John Jasek;
Attorneys Christine Cardinale,James R.Jeffries,John Paul Vensel Il,Benita Thompson,Jessica Roberts,
Mark Adams and Dennis Popojas; a county contractor,and citizens Sarah O'Brien,Maria O'Brien,Alissa
Baker and Faith Bjalobok.
Mrs.Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 2 p.m. and announced the meeting was
being video and audio live streamed through YouTube and via the Commissioner's Facebook page.
Commissioner Vaughan introduced Reverend Robert B. Grewe of the First Lutheran Church,who
led the meeting in prayer.
Ret. LCpI. Pat Meighan,American Legion Post 639 of Claysville led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs.Vaughan entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 1171, dated July 20,2023.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving Minute No. 1171,as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
None.
RECESS FOR PHOTOS
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following Washington County residents addressed the Commissioners during public comment:
Christine Cardinale from Dependency Court spoke in support of Judge Traci McDonald, stating that
she is "truly a crusader for the children and families of Washington County" and that she is proud to follow
in her footsteps.
Sarah O'Brien of Monongahela spoke about the DARE program stating her disappointment of the
program not being in the budget this year for county programs. She also requested the Board budget funds
for the canine program. She presented the board with documentation. (See Appendix A.)
Faith Bjalobok spoke about the abuse and neglect of animals in Washington County, stating that our
county has one of the highest rates of abuse and lowest prosecution rates in the state. She made a correlation
between those who abuse animals and serial killers. She then presented the Board with a petition and a study
i about the need for a high-volume clinic. (See Appendix B.)
II James R.Jeffries spoke on behalf of Judge McDonald stating that the disparagements cast against her
are unwarranted and unfair, noting that"she makes rulings that are fair and impartial."
Benita Thompson, Guardian Ad Litem, also spoke on Judge McDonald's behalf stating that the
complaints leveraged by Children&Youth Services are unfair and incorrect, and the Judge is compassionate,
kind and fair and conducts herself as a faithful and respectful public servant. "What is needed," she said, "is
systemic changes to policies,procedures and oversight requirements."
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OLD BUSINESS
COST CORRECTION
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing,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.
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.
BID EXTENSION
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board,on behalf of Purchasing, 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:
W.W. Grainger,Lake Forest, IL through a local Pittsburgh office.
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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman,seconded by Mr. Maggi,awarding the extension of the Industrial
Commodities bid to the recommended vendors.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADDENDUM
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving an addendum to transfer ownership of
the Coffee& Equipment agreement to Belfiore Coffee& Food Service Company.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
BID EXTENSION
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, authorize a 30-day extension of
the bid proposal award for the"Parks Master Site Plan" for Washington County, pursuant to Act 142, Senate
Bill 1154, effective February 20,2001, as additional time is needed to evaluate the bid responses.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,authorizing a 30-day extension of the "Parks
Master Site Plan" bid proposal.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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PROPOSAL REJECTION
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, reject all submissions for
Engineering Services, Consulting&Bid Specs for Washington County's Courthouse Square Parking Garage
and Plaza.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,rejecting all services,consulting and bid spec
submissions for the county's Courthouse Square Parking Garage and Plaza.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman-Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CHANGE ORDERS
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and Buildings &Grounds,
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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving Change Order #10 in the amount of
$9,628 with StoneMile Group, Inc. of Canonsburg,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,
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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Change Order#2 in the amount of
$9,628 with MacBracey Corp. of Washington,PA.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
DONATION
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, authorize a resolution for the
donation of furniture items from the Center for Community Resources, Inc. to Washington County Human
Services,which has formerly requested the donation and completed the"Application for Donation" and has
met all required criteria. This action is made possible through Section 1805 of the County Code governing
the sale or disposition of personal property of the County.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving the donation of furniture from the
Center for Community Resources to Washington County Human Services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman,seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving the signatory resolution for the
Community Traffic Safety Project, District 12-0 grant program.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a
project director authorization form with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot) 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving the project director authorization form
with PennDot for the Community Traffic Safety Project, District 12-0 grant program.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a
project director authorization form with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot) 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving authorization designation for the
PennDot Community Traffic Safety Project,District 12-0 grant program.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Washington County Council on Economic Development (WCCED),
presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, 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 00/100 Dollars
($491,880) with all proceeds to be used to offset outstanding debt on the property.
Moved by Mr. Sherman,seconded by Mr.Maggi,approving the sale of Lot 17B, 8.108 acres of land
in Hanover and Smith townships for the purchase price of$491,880 to Hormann Flexon,LLC.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, 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).
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement resolution with Alta Vista
Business Park in Fallowfield Township.
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, 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Chair's electronic signature on all
PEMA administered grant documents.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Elections,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving the ratification of the election integrity
grant program with DCED for the allocated amount of$750,758.97.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Elections,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval,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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant agreement with DCED in the
amount of$750,758.97 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington,presented to
the Board for their consideration and approval, 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving the resolution and grant agreement with
PHARE fund.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Sheriff,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the$2,000 grant application for a
substance use disorder outreach program with the state's Attorney General's office.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving the$250,889 grant agreement with the
state's Juvenile Court Judge's Commission for Juvenile Probation Services Grant Program for an outreach
program with the state's Attorney General's office for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk,on behalf of Children and Youth Services,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the$907,960 MOU with the county's
Leader Program for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children and Youth Services,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the $340,400 MOU with the county's
Jobs Program for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Planning,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a
contract in the amount of$494,502.49 with Gibson-Thomas Engineering Company, Inc., for the
replacement of the Chartiers Creek Bridge No. 64 in North Franklin Township. The total contract cost will
be paid with federal funds and no county match is required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving the$494,502.49 contract with Gibson-
Thomas Engineering Company for the replacement of the Chartiers Creek Bridge No. 64.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children and Youth Services,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval,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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving provider agreements totaling$3,830,000
for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval,provider agreements for the provision of psychological evaluations,with the
suggested providers,at a total cost of$500,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. No
additional county funds are required.
k Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving provider agreements for the provision of
psychological evaluations totaling$500,000 for the period of July 1,2023 through June 30, 2024.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a provider agreement with Hughes
Forensics and Behavioral Consultants totaling$100,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, a provider agreement addendum with Keystone Adolescent for placement
services for the period of 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a provider agreement addendum
authorizing a $20,000 increase in funding with Keystone Adolescent for placement services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval,a provider agreement addendum with Invisawear for safe",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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a provider agreement addendum
authorizing a $2,500 increase in funding with Invisawear for caseworker safety devices.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval,the ratification of 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the ratification of the county's financial
commitment and participation with the Needs-Based Plan and Budget for the period of July 1, 2024 through
June 30, 2025.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk, on behalf of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services,presented to the Board
for their consideration and approval,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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving provider agreements in the amount of
$143,000 for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
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,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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving a provider agreement with ARC Human
Services in the amount of$685,500 for the period of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
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 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving the assurance of compliance for the
Human Services Block Grant application for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30,2024.
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 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving a purchase of service agreement
addendum with Aunt Bertha in the amount of$56,389 for the period of September 24,2023 through
September 23,2024.
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,grant agreements with the recommended 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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a grant agreement with the
recommended providers in the amount of$293,000 for the period of July 1,2023 through
December 31, 2024.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval,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.
--y Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving an agreement with the Greater
Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for administration of the state food purchase program in the amount of
$300,000 for the period of July 1,2023 through June 30, 2024.
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 Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank,in an amount of up to
$50,000, to administer the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) for the period of
October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. No additional county funds are required. No additional county
funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving an agreement with the Greater
Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for the administration of TEFAP in the amount of$50,000 for the period
of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Buildings & Grounds,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, the advertising for plumbing supplies.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,authorizing the advertisement for plumbing
supplies.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Corrections, presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval,the advertising for milk products.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, authorizing the advertisement for milk products.
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,
authorizing the advertising for the Winter Joint Municipal Purchasing Program UMPP) for Washington
County.
Moved by lair. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,authorizing the advertisement for the Winter Joint
Municipal Purchasing Program.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Buildings & Grounds,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval,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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving the agreement with Baker Waterproofing
for a total amount of$8,143.98.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Sheriff, presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval,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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving the agreement with Garrow Canine
Training for a total weekly amount of$40 for a period of one year.
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,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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving a contract addendum with Full Service
Network.
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,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.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving an indemnity agreement with Guardians
of the Memorial Garden.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held at noon on Monday,August 14, 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 closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 in
observance of Labor Day.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor Grimm presented to the Board for their consideration and approval tax refunds in the
amount of$1,858.24.
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.
MINUTE BOOK 2215
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA
IMR LIMITED E1316649LD
Cycle F Tax Refunds 8/16/2023
Name 10PW City�
Year Amount I Date WOODS, Address2 State Zip� F District Parcel No.
DONNA 700-012-03-
2017 $14.58 8/4/2023 JACKSON 23 CIRCLE RD DAISYTOWN PA 15427 .W PIKE,RUN 05-0026-00 l
WOODS,
DONNA 700-012-03-
2018 $14.58 8/4/2023 JACKSON 23 CIRCLE RD DAISYTOWN PA 15427 W PIKE RUN 05-0026-00
WOODS,
DONNA 700-012-03-
2019 $14.58 8/4/2023 1ACKSON 23 CIRCLE RD DAISYTOWN PA 15427 W_ PIKE_ RUN 05-0026-00
WOODS,
DONNA 700-012-03-
2020 $14.58 8/4/2023 JACKSON 23 CIRCLE RD DAISYTOWN PA 15427 W PIKE RUN 05-0026-00
WOODS,
DONNA 700012-03-
?n21 1,$14.58 8/4/2023 __JACKSON 23 CIRCLE RD DAISYTOWN PA 15427 W PIKE RUN_ 05-0026-00
SELMON, 264 CLOVIS 680-003-00-
2021 $375.55 8/4/2023 DEBRA I RIDGE RD WEST FINLEY PA 15377 W FINLEY 00-0027-02
SELMON, 264 CLOVIS 680-003-00-
2022 $375.55 8/4/2023 DEBRAT RIDGE RD WEST FINLEY PA 15377 W FINLEY 00-0027-02
WOODS, —t
DONNA 700-012-03-
2022 $14.58 8/4/2023 IACKSON 23 CIRCLE RD DAISYTOWN PA 15427 W PIKE RUN 05-0026-00
LOUTSION, 104 MAPLE 140-014-01-
2023 $4.76 8/4/2023 V_ALERIE L RIDGE CT CANONSBURG PA 15317 CECII, (M)-U)1-03
MON 160-027-00-�
2023 $87.97 8/4/2023 VALLEY LP P O BOX 610 PERRYOPOLIS PA 15473 CHARLEROI 01-0020-00
MON 240-017-00-
2023 $61.72 8/4/2023 VALLEY LP P O BOX 610 PERRYOPOLIS PA 15473 DONORA — 04-0002-00
MON - - - 240-024-00-
2023 $61.24 8/4/2023 VALLEY LP P O BOX 610 PERRYOPOLIS PA 15473 DONORA 01-0016-00
- MON 240-028-0-
2023 $50.54 8/4/2023 VALLEY LP P O BOX 610 PERRYOPOLIS PA 15473 DONORA 02-0008-00
BARNOUSKI, 1545 MCELREE 510-00¢00-
2023 $20.00 8/4/2023_ ADAM I RD WASHINGTON PA 15301 N FRANKLIN 00-0017-03
BAXTER, 520-001-30-
2023 $726.21 _8/4/_20_23_ MORGAN A 108 HEATHER DR CANONSBURG PA M31d N STRABANE 00-0032-00
SHINSKY,
ASHLEY M& 520-005-04-
2023 :$7.22 8/4/2023 ANDREW E 237 REGENCY DR EIGHTYFOUR PA 15330 N STRABANE 000038-00
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TOTAL $1,858.24
There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 2:34 p.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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