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AGENDA THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023
1. Opening of Meeting
a. Prayer Pastor Gary Gibson
N. Buffalo Presbyterian Church
b. Pledge of Allegiance Sandy Young, USMC Veteran
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes Minute No. 1174
October 19, 2023
(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.
5. The Board of Commissioners' Response
6. Old Business
a. Change Order— Planning
b. Change Order— Planning
c. Bid Award — Purchasing
d. Award Notification — Purchasing
e. Bid Award — Purchasing
f. RFP/BID Award — Purchasing
g. RFP/BID Award — Purchasing
h. RFP/BID Award Extension — Purchasing
i. Contract Extension — Purchasing
j. Bid Rejection & Rebidding— Purchasing
k. Bid Rejection & Rebidding— Purchasing
I. Bid Rejection & Rebidding— Purchasing
m. Bid Rejection & Rebidding— Purchasing
n. Bid Contract Purchase—Purchasing
o. Contract Purchase— Purchasing
p. Change Order— Purchasing
q. Donation — Purchasing
7. New Business
a. Board Appointments—Chief Clerk
b. Court Order—Chief Clerk
C. Grant— Planning
d. Grant— Planning
e. Contract— Planning
f. Division Order Amendment— Planning
g. Contract Supplement— Planning
h. Grant— Finance
i. Subgrant— Finance
j. Agreement— Finance
k. Amendment— Finance
I. Agreement Renewal — Human Resources
M. Agreement Renewal — Human Resources
n. Agreement— Human Resources
o. Provider Agreements—Children &Youth Services
P. Provider Agreement—Children &Youth Services
q. Provider Agreement—Children &Youth Services
r. Provider Agreement—Children &Youth Services
S. Provider Agreement Addendum —Children &Youth Services
t. Special Budget—Children &Youth Services
U. Provider Agreement— Behavioral Health & Developmental
Services
V. Provider Agreement— Behavioral Health & Developmental
Services
W. Agreement Addendum— Behavioral Health & Developmental
Services
X. BID/RFP Authorization — Purchasing
Y. BID/RFP Authorization — Purchasing
Z. BID/RFP Authorization — Purchasing
aa. BID/RFP Authorization — Purchasing
bb. BID/RFP Authorization — Purchasing
CC. BID/RFP Authorization — Purchasing
dd. Agreement Addendum— Purchasing
ee. Work Order— Purchasing
ff. Agreement— Purchasing
gg. Renewal Agreement— Purchasing
hh. Agreement— Purchasing
ii. Contract Addendum— Purchasing
jj. Renewal Agreement— Purchasing
kk. Agreement Extension — Purchasing
Il. Agreement— Purchasing
mm. Agreement— Purchasing
nn. Work Order— Purchasing
oo. Amended Purchase— Purchasing
pp. Purchase— Purchasing
qq. Purchase— Purchasing
rr. Lease— Purchasing
ss. Purchase— Purchasing
8. Announcements
An Executive Session to discuss personnel and litigation was held at 10 a.m. on
Wednesday, November 15, 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 Thursday, November 23 and
Friday, November 24, 2023 in observance of Thanksgiving.
9. Solicitor
Tax refunds in the amount of$3,036.01
10. Adjournment
OLD BUSINESS
November 16, 2023
A. CHANGE ORDER—PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve Change Order#2 with Morgan
Excavating for speed bumps and paving of the existing bike challenge course in Cross Creek
Park for a total cost of$14,458.92, changing the current contract total to $554,097.92.
Funding will be derived from Cross Creek Gas Lease monies.
B. CHANGE ORDER—PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve Change Order#2 with Morgan
Excavating to correct the pavement approaches at Buffalo Creek Bridge No. 29, for a total
cost of$12,750, changing the current contract total to $566,847.92. Funding will be derived
from Cross Creek Gas Lease monies.
C. BID AWARD—PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners award the bid for products under the
Winter 2023/24 Joint Municipal Purchasing Program to the following vendors based on their
per unit cost as submitted in their bid proposals:
• Safety-Kleen Systems Inc.,Norwell MA
• Ligonier Stone & Lime Co. dba/Derry Stone & Lime Co., Latrobe PA
• Morton Salt, Inc. Chicago IL
• Arcosa Aggregates, Morgantown, WV
These are the lowest, most responsive and responsible bids received. If approved, this
contract will be effective from the date of approval through September 30, 2024.
D. AWARD NOTIFICATION—PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the modifications to our prior
Broadband Services proposal award for a unified turnkey solution providing Broadband
Connectivity from 695 to 625 residential and commercial targets in the South Strabane
Township, PA to Verizon(Verizon Pennsylvania, LLC and Verizon North, LLC),
Washington, DC for 73 miles of fiber at a total cost of$3,442,926, of which Washington
County will pay $1,996,897, the remainder will be supplemented by Verizon. Washington
County's cost will be funded through the American Rescue Plan Act Fund.
E. BID AWARD—PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners award the bid for plumbing services to
McVehil Inc., Washington, PA at their proposed time and material rates. This was the
lowest, most responsive and responsible bid received. Supplies for work performed will be
received at a 15% discount.
If approved, this contract will be in effect from November 1, 2023 through October 31,
2024, with the option to extend for two (2) additional, one- (1-) year periods.
F. RFPBID AWARD—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Behavioral Health& Developmental Services, respectfully requests
the Commissioners award the RFPs for Transition of Age Residential Program and
Community Residential Program to Supportive Concepts for Families of Carnegie PA.
Selecting one vendor for both RFP solutions will represent a total program cost for
Transition of Age and Community Residential Homes of$1,361,542.00 annually. Selection
was based upon evaluations of background, experience, mission, care quality and
qualifications, as well as budget and total cost. If approved, these contracts will be funded
through Block Grant funds.
G. RFP/BID AWARD—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Behavioral Health& Developmental Services, respectfully requests
the Commissioners award the RFP for Supportive Housing Provider to the agreed upon
service providers with startup costs totaling $20,600, and annual costs of$230,700. Selection
was based upon evaluations of background, experience, mission, care quality and
qualifications, as well as budget and total cost If approved, funding will be provided through
Block Grant funds.
H. RFP/BID AWARD EXTENSION—PURCHASING
Pursuant to Act 142, Senate Bill 1154, effective February 20, 2001, Purchasing, on behalf of
the Courts, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize a thirty- (30-) day extension
of the bid award for MDJ Security for Washington County to the previously recommended
vendors, as additional time is needed to evaluate their responses.
I. CONTRACT EXTENSION—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve the wiring services contract extensions for the previously recommended vendors on
a time and material basis,per their submitted hourly rates. If approved, the contract
extensions will be effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
J. BID REJECTION & REBIDDING—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Court Administrator, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve the rejection of all proposals for MDJ 27-1-03 office space (Charleroi) and approve
rebidding.
K. BID REJECTION & REBIDDING—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Children&Youth Services, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve the rejection of all proposals received for Parenting Inside Out
services and approve rebidding.
L. BID REJECTION & REBIDDING—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Children&Youth Services, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve the rejection of all proposals received for Domestic Violence
services and approve rebidding, as no proposals were received.
M. BID REJECTION & REBIDDING—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Children&Youth Services, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve rejection of all proposals received for Drug and Alcohol services
and approve rebidding, as no proposals were received.
N. BID CONTRACT PURCHASE—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve the purchase of an Access Control System for MDJ Manfredi, from Information
Technologies Services, Carnegie PA, our contract of record. Total cost of the Access Control
System, equipment and labor will be $16,970.83. This will be funded with Act 13 monies.
O. CONTRACT PURCHASE—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Corrections, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the
demolition, removal and installation of a new inline commercial water grinder pump to
McVehil Plumbing, our contract of record. Work includes a new pump,piping,piping
connections, bracing and startup commissioning. Power to the unit will be connected by Jail
Maintenance. Total cost is $73,704. This will be funded with Act 13 monies.
Note: This has been approved by the Prison Board.
P. CHANGE ORDER—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Buildings & Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve Change Order#15 with StoneMile Group, LLC, Canonsburg, PA. Change Order
#15 is for supply and installation of a lighting fixtures in Courtroom 7 for a total cost of
$2,486. This will result in changing the amount of the current contract from $2,797,541.65 to
$2,488.492.65. This Change Order has been reviewed and recommended by Justin Welsh,
Building & Grounds; Pat Grimm, Courts; MacBracey Corp.; and Buchart Horn Architects.
Q. 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 a desk from the Social Security Office, who has formerly
requested the donation and completed the "Application for Donation" and has met all
required criteria.
NEW BUSINESS
November 16, 2023
A. BOARD APPOINTMENTS—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the appointment of Adam
Petris to the Hospital Authority Board; and the reappointments of Dennis Dutton and John
LaCarte to the Authority Board; Michael Lusk, Josh Taracido, and Larry Maggi to the
Conservation District Board.
B. COURT ORDER—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the terms of the Court Order
dated October 26, 2023, reaching a resolution of the lawsuit filed at Docket No. 2023-6170
in the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County, PA, between Peter's Township,
North Strabane Township, Michael McLaughlin, Jr., in his individual capacity, and Mark
Grimm in his individual capacity(Plaintiffs) vs. Washington County Board of
Commissioners, Diana Irey Vaughan, in her official capacity as Commission Chair on the
Board; Larry Maggi, in his official capacity as Vice Chair on the Board; Nick Sherman, in
his official capacity as Commissioner on the Board; April Sloane, in her official capacity as
the County Controller, and MRA, Inc.
C. GRANT—PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the submission of a grant
request and a $100 submission fee under the Statewide Local Share Grant (LSA) Program
for the replacement of the Jersey and Guernsey Barns at the Washington County
Fairgrounds. County matching funds will be derived from Fair Gas Lease and Act 13
Greenways monies.
D. GRANT—PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the submission of a grant
request and a$100 submission fee under the Statewide Local Share Grant(LSA) Program
for Maintenance Building Expansion at Cross Creek County Park. County matching funds
will be derived from the Cross Creek Gas Lease monies.
E. CONTRACT—PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a contract with Gibson-Thomas
Engineering Company, Inc. in the amount of$246,278.16 for design of the National Pike
Trail Tunnel#4 Project. The County is responsible for all pre-construction activities as part
of grant requirements. Funding would be derived from the Capital Fund.
F. DIVISION ORDER AMENDMENT—PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an amended Division Order with
Range Resources for Sanns Frank Unit C (Mingo Creek County Park)with the previously
recommended decimal interest(0.04593713).
G. CONTRACT SUPPLEMENT—PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a Contract Supplement with
Mackin Engineers and Consultants in the amount of$10,000 to provide required
construction inspection and management for the West Wheeling Street Bridge, Chartiers
No. 58, pending PADOT approval. Costs will be 100% federally funded and no local match
is required.
H. GRANT—FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve and
ratify the submission of a Safety-First Grant Application from Norfolk Southern Railroad.
I. SUBGRANT—FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of Adult Probation, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
Subgrant for Improvement of Adult Probation Services in the amount of$152,589. These
funds are used to provide community supervision for both rehabilitative efforts of
criminally involved individuals, as well as public safety.
J. AGREEMENT—FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, as agent
for the Washington County Airport, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
Consent to Assignment Agreement between the County and Aeronational, Inc. for consent
to its assignment of the land lease with AAW Holdings, LLC. All other terms and
conditions of the agreement shall remain the same.
K. AMENDMENT—FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, as agent
for the Washington County Airport, respectfully requests the Commissioners' approval to
amend the Bureau of Aviation (BOA) Grant ABG-2022 (County of Washington 00022) in
the amount of$97,000 for engineering and administration services (construction phase).
This will be funded by BOA and no County funds are required.
L. AGREEMENT RENEWAL—HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the renewal PADOT
Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium agreement with the Washington Hospital
Occupational Medicine Center(OMC). The agreement provides drug and alcohol testing
services for DOT-regulated, random lottery draws. Rates of the contract will increase from
$20 to $30 for specimen collection fees and will be effective January 1, 2024 through
December 31, 2024.
M. AGREEMENT RENEWAL—HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the renewal Share and
Ride Program Consortium agreement with the Washington Hospital Occupational Medicine
Center(OMC). The agreement provides drug and alcohol testing services for non-regulated,
random lottery draws. Rates of the contract will increase from $20 to $30 for specimen
collection fees and will be effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
N. AGREEMENT—HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a Service Agreement
with lnservco Insurance Services, Inc. to provide claims management services for open
Workers' Compensation claims. The agreement will be effective from January 1, 2024
through December 31, 2026, with a yearly flat fee of$13,000.
O. PROVIDER AGREEMENTS—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES
Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the previously
recommended provider agreements totaling $5,145,000 for the period of July 1, 2023
through June 30, 2024. No additional county funds are required.
P. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES
Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a Provider
Agreement with The Clock Tower Schools for residential placement services for the period
of September 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The contract authorization amount is
$100,000, and no additional county funds are required.
Q. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES
Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a Provider
Agreement with Harborcreek Youth Services for psychiatric residential placement services
for the period of October 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The contract authorization amount
is $150,000, and no additional county funds are required.
R. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES
Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a Provider
Agreement with National Mentor Healthcare, LLC, for placement services for the period of
November 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The contract authorization amount is $150,000
and 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 Donnelly Boland and Associates to contract for one fiscal tech
position. The contract authorization amount will be increased by $42,500 and no additional
county funds are required.
T. SPECIAL BUDGET—CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve its 2024
Special Budget in the amount of$68,000. This budget will be used to cover supportive
client services, child specific expenses, expenses related to the recruitment and retention of
resource families, ancillary court expenses, as well as meeting and event recognition
expenses. No additional county funds are required.
U. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—BEHAVIORAL HEALTH&DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health& Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve a Provider Agreement with The Care Center, Inc. to implement the Person-
Centered Forensics Service initiative for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
The contract authorization amount is $49,078 and no additional county funds are required.
V. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—BEHAVIORAL HEALTH&DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health& Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve a Provider Agreement with Arc Human Services to implement the Person-Centered
Forensics Service initiative for the period of July 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. The
contract authorization amount is $45,000 and no additional county funds are required.
W. AGREEMENT ADDENDUM—BEHAVIORAL HEALTH&DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health& Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve an agreement addendum with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and
Delinquency(PCCD) for the Prevention and Diversion Care Manager to extend the term
nine months from December 31, 2023 to September 30, 2024. All other terms of the
original agreement remain unchanged, and no county funds are required.
X. BID/RFP AUTHORIZATION—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize
the advertising for proposals for engineering, installation, servicing, repair, maintenance,
and removal of 911 Countywide communication equipment.
Y. BID/RFP AUTHORIZATION—PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for proposals
(RFP) for Phase 4 Broadband Expansion in underserved communities.
Z. BID/RFP AUTHORIZATION—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Human Services, respectfully requests the Commissioners
authorize the advertising for proposals (RFP) to provide a Joint Transitional and Rapid
Rehousing Program in the Mon Valley area for individuals and families experiencing
homelessness.
AA. BID/RFP AUTHORIZATION—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Buildings & Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners
authorize the advertising for proposals for a pedestrian crosswalk on Beau Street.
BB. BID/RFP AUTHORIZATION—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners
authorize the advertising for proposals (RFP) for digital referenced oblique aerial imagery.
CC. BID/RFP AUTHORIZATION—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize
the advertising for proposals (RFP) for maintenance and support for their radio console
systems at both the primary and airport locations.
DD. AGREEMENT ADDENDUM—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Buildings & Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve an addendum to the Professional Service Agreement to provide for a time
extension for architectural/engineering administrative and project management services for
the Courthouse Courtroom Project with Buchart Horn Architects at a total cost of$6,135.
If approved, this addendum will continue until project completion or February 1, 2024,
whichever comes first. Costs will be paid through the American Rescue Plan Act Fund.
EE. WORK ORDER—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Buildings & Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve a work order for professional services for drawings and construction consultation
with GAI Consultants, Inc. This work order is for the Washington County Courthouse
Square Parking Garage for a total estimated cost of$58,885. Funding for this work has been
approved for Act 13 monies.
FF. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Correction Facility, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve an agreement with Emerge Career for digital (tablet) CDL training to our
incarcerated population. Each month, Emerge Career will enroll a cohort of 10 incarcerated
persons into its program. There is no cost to the County.
Note: This has been approved by the Prison Board.
GG. RENEWAL AGREEMENT—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Correction Facility, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve a renewal service agreement for the backup electronic drive for the inmate law
library for legal research with Lexis Nexis at a cost of$75/month for three (3)years. This
will be funded through the Correctional Facility's Operating Budget, and will be effective
November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2026. This is a stand-alone system. There are no
books or CD's.
Note: This has been approved by the Prison Board.
HH. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve a three- (3-) year agreement with Segra dba Lumos Networks, Inc., for the new
North Strabane MDJ (Manfredi) location to provide broadband internet connection and
managed services at a total monthly cost of$525. Costs will be paid through the IT
Operating Budget.
II. 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 phone hosted
system to add MDJ Manfredi. Total cost will be $299.99 for activation and $179.99
monthly. Costs will be paid through the IT Operating Budget.
JJ. RENEWAL AGREEMENT—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve a Renewal Agreement with Scantek Infomanagement Solutions for the Laserfiche
Document Management Licenses including support and maintenance at a total cost of
$73,820, which includes both the County and courts systems and project management. This
agreement will be a twelve- (12-) month subscription and costs will be paid through the IT
Operating Budget.
KK. AGREEMENT EXTENSION—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Human Resources, respectfully requests the Commissioners extend
the agreement with Time Savers Inc., for the purpose of providing after-hours drug and
alcohol screening of employees on an as-needed basis, and will be effective January 1, 2024
through December 31, 2024.
LL. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement to provide
printing and mailing of real estate tax notices for the Washington County Treasurer to The
Master's Touch LLC., and will be effective from November 1, 2023 through October 31,
2024, at an annual cost of approximately $18,368.15,plus postage. This was the lowest,
most responsive and responsible bid received.
MM. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve an agreement with Global Payments Integrated for all credit card transactions in the
Parks & Recreation Department. This will include all Washington County Parks, online
pavilion rentals, online class registrations, in-office payments and over the phone payments
for rentals and permits.
This agreement will be effective from the date of approval for one- (1-) year with automatic
renewals,unless terminated with a 30-day written notice. There will be an additional $45
rental fee for four(4)pin pads.
NN. WORK ORDER—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
Work Order, in accordance with the time and material consulting contract with V-COMM,
LLC. This follows the Court Order issued by Judge Gilman on October 26, 2023, and shall
entail agreed upon time and material services.
This Work Order will be effective from the date of approval through scope of work(SOW)
completion with total costs not to exceed $54,000. All services performed will be in
adherence to the existing as-needed radio consulting agreement.
00. AMENDED PURCHASE—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the
amended purchase price, with Pete Jeffrey &Associates, of two (2) RigidPly 30x60
standard pavilions to be installed at Cross Creek Park, for a total cost of$45,703 each, plus
ancillary services and inground mount at a cost of$23,360 each for a total cost of$138,126
and will be paid through oil and gas funds.
PP. PURCHASE—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Community Services, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve the purchase of a 2024 Chevy 3500 passenger van in the amount $44,351.18 from
TriStar Chevy. Costs would be paid from the Capital Fund.
QQ- PURCHASE—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve the purchase of Abnormal Inbound Email Security (850) and Abnormal Platform
from CDW-G, Inc., for a total cost of$47,622.93, and will be funded with Act 13 monies.
RR. LEASE—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize a
sixty- (60-) month lease for a Canon Image Press V800 from Canon Business Solutions
Inc., at a cost of$1,880/month. Lease amount includes maintenance, toner and service.
Note: Only after exceeding 18,000 color and 15,000 black&white copies will there be a
charge of$0.037/color copy and $0.0084/black and white copy.
SS. PURCHASE—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Adult Probation, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve
the purchase of laptops, tablets, and computers to replace aging equipment in the Adult
Probation Office with Dell Technologies for a total cost of$75,297.87 and will be paid
from APO Supervision Fees.
TT.
UU.
Minute No. 1174 October 19, 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; Human Resources Assistant Director Andrea Johnston; Human Services Interim Administrator Jason
Bercini;Register of Wills Jim Roman; USMC Veteran Jeff Gallagher; Shannon Deely from Domestic Violence
Services of Southwestern PA; Sean F. Costa and Tyler Pope from WCSD;Deborah Dellorso from the Public
Defender's Office; State Representative Bud Cook;WJPA Radio Reporter Joe Jasek; and citizens Jim Piper,
Harold Close (North Strabane Township Supervisor), and Leslie Lore.
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 Commissioners' Facebook page.
Commissioner Vaughan led the meeting in prayer.
Commissioner Maggi introduced Jeff Gallagher, USMC veteran from Washington,who led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion to amend the agenda under Old Business, Item A to include
the vendors.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the amendment to the agenda.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 1173, dated September 21, 2023.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1173, as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mr. Sherman read a proclamation declaring October 2023 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in
Washington County.
Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, to approve the proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Accepting the proclamation was Shannon Deely representing Domestic Violence Services of
Southwestern PA. She thanked the Board for their support and noted that everyone knows someone who is a
victim of domestic violence. Ms. Deely also asked that everyone share information about the services her
organization offers.
RECESS FOR PHOTOS
PUBLIC COMMENT
Washington County resident and North Strabane Township Supervisor Harold Close addressed the
Commissioners during public comment.
He commented on his lack of understanding about the MRA contract,which he said was a system
which has failed for many years. He also complained saying it's not all about the money.
COMMISSIONERS'RESPONSES
Mr. Maggi thanked Mr. Close, saying Motorola came in after the bids were opened. Motorola knew what
MRA had bid and then came in lower,Maggi said.
Mr. Sherman reiterated the bids had been closed early.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Washington County resident and State Representative Bud Cook addressed the Commissioners during
public comment.
Mr. Cook spoke about LSA (Local Share Account) funds, claiming there is $10 million unaccounted for
and demanded the Board address and correct this issue via a forensic audit. He continued saying the Board is
spending excessive amounts of money fighting Right-to-Know requests. In his final comment,Mr. Cook
requested rotating state legislator members, saying it had been rejected by the Board.
ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER'S RESPONSE
Mrs. Vaughan spoke to Mr. Close,notifying him the 911 system awarded is not the same system
currently being used. Secondly, she continued,ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding is being used to pay
for the system and these funds are for property and equipment upgrades only and won't cover an entirely new
system like the one proposed by Motorola. Thirdly, she stated the proposals, "which Commissioner Sherman
pushed to...award in December," contained a proposal from Motorola for more than$10 million more in up-
front costs. The other proposal,Mrs. Vaughan continued,was received after the award had already been made.
Finally, the annual costs to the 911 budget,with the proposal chosen, are significantly lower due to the use of
existing towers. In this proposal, she said, the Board will be able to provide a great number of radios to
municipalities and public safety departments,which would not have been possible with the Motorola bid.
Mr. Sherman then stated the Board closed the bids on Wednesday when it was supposed to be on
Friday,not giving Motorola the opportunity to bid.
Mrs. Vaughan rebutted saying Motorola was contacted and no response was received.
Mr. Sherman said Motorola had radios and with MRA they still don't have radios on their bid.
Mrs. Vaughan told Mr. Sherman he was not being accurate with the information he was sharing.
Mr. Sherman disagreed.
Mrs. Vaughan then spoke to the remarks made by Mr. Cook regarding the LSA funds saying this
account was designed to keep politics out of awards.When gaming legislation was put into effect, she stated,
the Board had a very short window to decide how to disperse funds. To keep politics out of funding,Mrs.
Vaughan explained, they tapped an existing economic roundtable committee and later expanded to include
various politically held positions, all of which is monitored by the Department of Community and Economic
Development. This Board, she continued, has never once deviated from the recommendations of the
committee. There is always money sitting in the account,because as projects are awarded entities are not always
immediately ready to move forward.
The Right-to-Know comment is inaccurate, according to Mrs. Vaughan.The one request being referred
to that went to court was one with the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County,which is a separate
independent entity, she said.
OLD BUSINESS
BID AWARDS
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, award the bid for envelopes and
stationery,printing services and printed forms to the following vendors (Blanc Printing Company, Canonsburg,
PA; Consolidated Graphics,Bridgeville PA; Geiger Bros. Lewiston,Maine) for the period of October 1, 2023
through September 30, 2024,with the option to extend for two additional two-year periods to the agreed upon
vendors. This is the lowest most responsive and responsible bid received. Bids have been reviewed and
recommended for award by the Purchasing Department.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the envelopes, stationery,printing services
and forms bids to the listed vendors.
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 Corrections, award the bid for
Flooring for the Correctional Facility Processing area to Allegheny Installations, Pittsburgh, PA,in the amount
of$81,000, to be funded from Act 13. This is the lowest most responsive and responsible bid received. If
approved, the contract will be effective on the date of agreement. The bids were reviewed and recommended
for award by the Correctional Facility and Purchasing.
Note: This agreement is contingent upon Prison Board approval.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mrs.Vaughan, awarding the Correctional Facility's Processing Area
flooring bid to Allegheny Installations, Pittsburgh, PA, for a total cost of$81,000.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—No;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried.
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and the Redevelopment Authority
of Washington County, award the bid for the rehabilitation Runway 9-27 Phase II, and the rehabilitation of
Taxiway A for the Base Bid and Add Alternate #2 in the amount of$3,079,161 to Eurovia Atlantic Coast,LLC
dba Northeast Paving,Pittsburgh, PA. This is the lowest most responsive and responsible bid received.This
award is contingent upon the receipt of the grants from the PennDOT Bureau of Aviation.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the runway and taxiway rehabilitation bids to
Eurovia Atlantic Coast for a total cost of$3,079,161.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes; Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and the Redevelopment Authority
of Washington County, award the bid for the Rehabilitate Runway 9-27, rehabilitation of Runway 9-27,Runway
Lighting to Bruce &Merrilee's Electric Company,Pittsburgh,PA,in the amount of$615,557.26.This is the
lowest most responsive and responsible bid received. This award is contingent upon the receipt of the grants
from the PennDOT Bureau of Aviation.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the runway lighting bid to Bruce &
Merrilee's Electric Company for a cost of$615,557.26.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and the Redevelopment Authority
of Washington County, award the bid for the construction of the Southside Taxiway project to Cast&Baker,
Canonsburg,PA, for the Base Bid in the amount of$3,749,431.This is the lowest most responsive and
responsible bid received.This award is contingent upon the receipt of the grants from the PennDOT Bureau
of Aviation.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the bid for the construction of the Southside
Taxiway project to Cast&Baker for a cost of$3,749,431.
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 Orders #13 and #14 with StoneMile Group of Canonsburg, PA. These Change Orders are for
additional construction costs in Courtroom 7 for a total cost of$22,735 for Change Order#13 and$44,571 for
Change Order #14. This will result in changing the amount of the current contract from $2,774,806.65 to
$2,842,112.65. These Change Orders have been reviewed and recommended by Justin Welsh,Building&
Grounds, Pat Grimm, Courts,MacBracey Corp. and Buchart Horn Architects, Pittsburgh, PA.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Change Orders #13 and #14, changing the
current contract amount to $2,842,112.65.
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 Public Safety, approve Change
Order#1 in the amount of$50,000 to MRA Inc., of Washington,PA. Change Order#1 is needed to complete
necessary municipal permitting for construction occurring at 911 tower sites. Change Order #1 will change the
amount of the current contract from $17,462,682 to $17,512,682. This Change Order has been reviewed and
recommended by Gerald Coleman and Justin Shawley from Public Safety.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving Change Order #1,in the amount of
$50,000.
Roll call vote taken:
Before casting his vote,Mr. Sherman stated, "We don't have a shovel in the ground or turned a screw
on the project and already we have a $50,000 change order."
Mr. Sherman—No;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a resolution authorizing the
extension of a program to provide for a tax exemption under the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance
Act (LERTA).
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a resolution authorizing a tax exemption
program as defined under LERTA.
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 contract between the County
and Community Cremation Services for long-term storage and the cremation of indigent bodies.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a contract with Community Cremation
Services for long-term storage and cremation of indigent remains.
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, the
authorization to submit a grant request under the Local Share Account (LSA) grant program for the site plan
and engineering documents for a new horse arena at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, authorizing the submission of a LSA grant request for
a new horse arena at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
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
$12,230 payment to replace heat pumps and add surge protection to Washington County Fairgrounds
Hall No. 3,which was recently damaged during a storm.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a $12,230 payment for heat pump
replacements and surge protection for Hall No. 3 at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
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 bid
for rehabilitation construction on Hall No.1 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The project will replace the
existing roof,provide for HVAC, and upgrade the restrooms for the facility. Costs are to be paid through LSA
grant funds, as well as Fairgrounds Gas Lease/Greenways funds.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a bid for rehabilitation construction on Hall
No. 1 at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
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
Reimbursement Agreement with the Department of Transportation in the amount of$2 million for the
rehabilitation of Pike Run Bridge No. 1. Costs will be 100% federally funded and no local match is required.
Pike Run Bridge No.1 is a Historic Metal Truss and will be rehabilitated to preserve the structure and access
to Coal Center Borough.This motion authorizes Commissioner Chair Diana Irey Vaughan to be the signatory
for the agreement, as well as authorizing Commission Vaughan to execute the agreement through the state's
ECMS system.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a reimbursement agreement with the
Department of Transportation for the rehabilitation of Pike Run Bridge No. 1 for a total cost of$2 million.
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 with Dawood Engineering in the amount of$620,487.90 for the design of Raccoon Bridge No. 23 in
Burgettstown Borough. This is 100% federally funded and no local match is required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a contract with Dawood Engineering in the
amount of$620,487.90 for the design of Raccoon Bridge No. 23.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance and the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County, as agent
for the Washington County Airport,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval,a grant from
PennDOT Bureau of Aviation in the amount of$3,308,817 for Rehabilitate of Runway 9-27 Phase, II and
Rehabilitate Taxiway A. There will be a 5%local match required for this grant in the amount of$165,443.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a PennDOT Bureau of Aviation grant in
the amount of$3,308,817,with a local match of$165,443 for the rehabilitation of Runway 9-27 and Taxiway A.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance and the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County, as agent
for the Washington County Airport,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval,a grant from
the PennDot Bureau of Aviation in the amount of$668,966 for the rehabilitation of Runway 9-27,runway
lighting. There will be a 5%local match required for this grant in the amount of$33,449.26.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a PennDOT Bureau of Aviation grant in
the amount of$668,966,with a local match of$33,449.26 for the rehabilitation of Runway 9-27's lighting.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance and the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County, as agent
for the Washington County Airport,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval,a grant from
PennDOT Bureau of Aviation in the amount of$933,334 for the construction of the Southside Taxiway,Part B
project. There will be a 25%local match required for this grant in the amount of$233,334.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a PennDOT Bureau of Aviation grant in
the amount of$933,334,with a local match of$233,334 for construction of the Southside Taxiway,Part B.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance and the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County, as agent
for the Washington County Airport,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval,a grant from
PennDOT Bureau of Aviation in the amount of$1.5 million for the construction of the Southside Taxiway,
Part C project. There will be a 25%local match required for this grant in the amount of$375,000.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a PennDOT Bureau of Aviation grant in
the amount of$1.5 million,with a local match of$375,000 for construction of the Southside Taxiway,Part C.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance and the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County, as agent
for the Washington County Airport,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval,a grant from
PennDOT Bureau of Aviation in the amount of$652,223 for the construction of the Southside Taxiway,Part
D (Hangar Apron and Access Road Pavement), (ADP) project. There will be a 25%local match required for
this grant in the amount of$163,055.75.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a PennDOT Bureau of Aviation grant in
the amount of$652,223,with a local match of$163,055.75 for construction of the Southside Taxiway,Part D.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Resources, presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval,a renewal of the professional services contract with The Cameron Wellness Center of the Washington
Health System. The purpose of this contract is to provide employee wellness services. The rates of the contract
will remain the same and will be effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a professional services contract with The
Cameron Wellness Center effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Resources, presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval,a renewal of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) agreement with Gateway Rehabilitation Center
dba Washington EAP Services. This agreement provides services to all full-time employees and eligible family
members. EAP Services will be compensated at an annual contract fee of$16,143. The monthly fee per
employee remains the same at$1.69. The effective date is January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal agreement with Washington
EAP Services, effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Resources,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval,a renewal of the general services agreement with the Washington Health System Occupational
Medicine Center (OMC) dba Washington Physicians Group. This agreement provides pre-employment
exams and related testing for all County employees in job categories subject to PADOT regulations. Rates
of the contract will increase, as previously listed and will be effective January 1, 2024 through
December 31, 2024.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal agreement with Washington
Physicians Group, effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Resources,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval,a renewal of the Drug&Alcohol Testing agreement with the Washington Health Systems
Occupational Medicine Center (OMC). This agreement provides general drug and alcohol testing services for all
County employees in job categories subject to PADOT regulations. Rates of the contract will increase as
previously listed and will be effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal agreement with Washington
Health Systems Occupational Medicine Center, effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 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,the agreed upon provider agreements 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 the agreed upon provider agreements 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&Youth Services, presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval,the provider agreement with Dr. Beth Bliss,Psy.D. to complete psychological and risk of harm
assessments 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 the provider agreement with Dr. Beth Bliss
for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024,in the amount of$100,000.
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,the submission of a grant application to the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN)
in the amount of$1,300 to assist with costs associated with National Adoption Day. The one-time grant
application does not have a match requirement, and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the submission of a SWAN grant
application in the amount of$1,300.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes; Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Behavioral Health &Developmental Services,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval,a provider agreement with Behavioral Health Corporation to implement the
Person-Centered Forensics Service Initiative for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The contract
authorization amount is $233,703. No additional county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a provider agreement with Behavioral
Health Corporation for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024,in the amount of$233,703.
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,
the provider agreement addendum with Blueprints for the 2022 HUD Emergency Shelter Grant to extend the
term six months from December 31, 2023 to June 30, 2024.All other terms of the agreement remain
unchanged. No county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with
Blueprints to extend the term six months from December 31, 2023 to 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,
the provider agreement addendum with the Washington County Transportation Authority to administer the
Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The
contract authorization amount will be increased by$35,101 to $2,150,000. No county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with the
Washington County Transportation Authority for MATP for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
for a total cost of$2,150,000.
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 request for permission to enter into an agreement with the Washington County Transportation Authority for
one-time funding provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for a driver retention program
for the MATP program in the amount of$235,713.24 for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. No
county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with the Washington County
Transportation Authority for MATP for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for a total cost of
$235,713.24.
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 with Alliance for Nonprofit Resources,Inc. for the licensing and maintenance
of their eSystem software for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The contract authorization
amount is based on the number of users but will not exceed$23,900. No county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Alliance for Nonprofit
Resources for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 for fees not to exceed$23,900.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Treasurer,presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval, the advertising for real estate tax notices.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the advertising of real estate tax notices.
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, the
advertising for qualifications (RFQ) for an energy savings company.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving advertising for an energy savings company.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Planning,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval,payment of$21,787 to run a water line to the new shelter at Mingo Creek Park. Service will be
performed by McVehil Plumbing, Heating& Supply Co. Inc., the contract of record. Funding to be provided
from oil and gas lease monies.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the payment of$21,787 to McVehil
Plumbing,Heating& Supply Co. Inc.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Elections,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval,payment of listed invoices for 2023 Election Support. For a total cost of$58,350 to be paid from their
Operating Budget.
• Election Systems & Software, Chicago, IL, for 2023 Election Support (Project management day
tabulation) at a cost of$47,400.
• Election Systems & Software, Chicago, IL, for the 2023 Primary Election Support (On-site
election support event tabulation) at a cost of$10,950.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving payments of invoices totaling$58,350 to
Election Systems & Software.
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, an addendum to the professional services agreement with MacBracey Corporation,
to extend the construction management services for the Courthouse Courtroom project at a cost of
$2,300/month until project completion and $76/day for the final month of the project. Costs will come from
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving an addendum with MacBracey Corporation
to extend the term of the Courthouse Courtroom project for$2,300/month until project completion and
$76/day for the final month.
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,Addendum 1 to the GAI Master Services Agreement to extend the previous
PSA Agreement through December 31, 2024. Costs will come from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Addendum 1 to extend the previous
PSA Agreement through December 31, 2024.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Aging Services,presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval, an agreement with Cogeco US (Penn),LLC. dba Breezeline to provide high-speed internet access
to the Bentleyville Senior Center. The cost is $144.98/month for a thirty-six- (36-) month period and will be
funded from their Operating Budget.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a thirty-six- (36-) month agreement with
Breezeline for internet access at the Bentleyville Senior Center at a cost of$144.98/month.
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, an addendum to the Lawrence County agreement for the provision of housing Washington
County's juvenile inmates on an as-needed basis, as per the contract conditions,including a reduction in cost
from $800 to $600/day/juvenile,plus transports and medical expenses to be paid from their Operating Budget.
Note: This agreement is contingent upon Prison Board approval.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving an addendum to the Lawrence County
agreement for housing juvenile inmates for$600/day plus transports 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 Public Safety, presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval, for the renewal of the maintenance agreement for the CAD System from Hexagon Intergraph
Corporation.The agreement will be effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, at a total amount of
$310,112.88, and the cost of this maintenance will be paid from their Operating Budget.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving an agreement renewal with Hexagon
Intergraph Corporation, effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 for a total cost of$310,112.88.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Courts,presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval, of a monthly maintenance and service agreement with ComDoc,Inc., for parts and labor to
Judge Lucas'VersaLink printing machine. The total maintenance cost will be $16/month and shall continue for
12 months from the date of approval and will automatically renew year-to-year,unless canceled by either party.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving an agreement with ComDoc for
$16/month for 12 months and automatically renewing until canceled.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs. Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Planning,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval, the purchase of two Rocky Mountain Double-Vault Bathroom Buildings for Cross Creek Park,at a
total cost of$78,860 each from CXT Concrete Buildings. The cost will be paid with oil and gas funds.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of two bathroom buildings for
Cross Creek Park from CXT Concrete for a total cost of$78,860.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Planning,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval, the purchase of two (2) RigidPly 30x60 Standard Pavilions,plus installation for Cross Creek Park, at a
total cost of$45,703 each from Pete Jeffrey&Associates. The cost would be paid with oil and gas funds.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of two pavilions for Cross
Creek Park from Pete Jeffrey&Associates for a total cost of$45,703.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Sherman—Yes;Mr. Maggi—Yes;Mrs.Vaughan—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Public Safety,presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval, the purchase of FirstNet data service for 600 Cradlepoint R1900 modems to be installed in
County First Responder vehicles and 911 tower sites.Activations will occur on a rolling basis with all
installations completed by March 15, 2024. Monthly service charges will not exceed $36.99/unit/month and will
be paid from the 911 Operating Budget..
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of FirstNet data service for
first responder vehicle and 911 tower sites at a monthly cost of$36.99/unit.
Roll call vote taken:
Before casting his vote,Mr. Sherman noted with 600 users, this is another$266,400,plus the MRA
totaling$316,000 in change orders before the project is started. He continued saying he was reluctantly voting
"yes" because he wants first responders to have this,but it would not have been needed with Motorola because
the equipment was there.
Mrs. Vaughan responded saying, this agenda item was not a change order and the yearly cost to the
County would have been much greater under the Motorola bid.
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,
the revised Purchasing Policy&Procedures Manual.
Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the revised Purchasing Policy
& Procedures Manual. I
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, October 18, 2023, following the agenda
meeting to discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will be held
immediately follow today's meeting.All county offices closed on Friday,November 10, 2023 in observance
of Veteran's Day.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor Grimm presented to the Board for their consideration and approval tax refunds in the
amount of$341.74.
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 I Tax Refunds 10/19/23
Year Amt. D. Name . .
KING 1119 600-005-
2023 132.18 10/3/2023 JENNIFER RIGGS WASHINGTON PA 15301 S STRABANE 16-00-
&WILLIAM COURT 0015-00
JR
PIDICH 1500 320-010-
2023 209.56 10/3/2023 CURTIS W& RTE CHARLEROI PA 15022 FALLOWFIELD 02-02-
DARLA V& 481 0012-00
CURTIS
TOTAL 341.74
There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
2:50 p.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
, 2023
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK