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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-20_Commissioners' Agenda No 1188 WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING NO. 1188 THURSDAY,JUNE 20,2024 PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS PUBLIC MEETING OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IS VIDEO AND AUDIO LIVE-STREAMED ON THE COMMISSIONERS' FACEBOOK PAGE. —PHOTO SESSION WITH AGENDA GUESTS AND COMMISSIONERS— AGENDA I OPENING OF MEETING a. Prayer Pastor Brad Rine The Bible Chapel in Washington b. Pledge of Allegiance US Army Veteran Michael Pierce Washington, PA II APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Minute No. 1187—June 6, 2024 III SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. IV AGENDA COMMENTS Only for residents who have signed in and are wishing to comment on today's agenda items. 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. V THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE VI OLD BUSINESS a. RFP Award — Purchasing VII NEW BUSINESS a. Board Appointment—Chief Clerk b. Lease Agreement—Chief Clerk C. Agreement—Finance d. Grant Application— Human Resources e. Policy Revision— Human Resources f. Provider Agreement—Children &Youth Services g. Provider Agreement— Behavioral Health & Developmental Services h. RFP—Purchasing i. RFP—Purchasing j. Agreement— Purchasing k. Addendum — Purchasing I. Agreement— Purchasing m. Agreement— Purchasing n. Agreement— Purchasing o. Agreement— Purchasing VIII PUBLIC COMMENT For residents who have signed in and are wishing to make general 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. IX THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE X SOLICITOR'S REPORT Tax refunds in the amount of$10,827.S9. XI ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,June 18, 2024, following the Agenda Meeting to discuss personnel.The next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting will be held at 6:30 PM on Thursday,July 18, 2024, in this room. The regularly scheduled Salary Board will immediately follow this meeting. All county offices will be closed on July 4 in celebration of Independence Day. Page 2 OLD BUSINESS June 20, 2024—Board of Commissioners' Public Meeting#1188 A. RFP AWARD - PURCHASING Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners award the Request for Proposals (RFPs) for auditing services to Zelenkofske Axelrod, LLC, Pittsburgh, PA, at the rates provided, to perform yearly financial audits and federal and DHS single audits. NEW BUSINESS June 20, 2024—Board of Commissioners' Public Meeting#1188 A. BOARD APPOINTMENT—CHIEF CLERK Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the appointment of Dan Ostrowski to the Washington County Authority Board. B. LEASE AGREEMENT—CHIEF CLERK Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a lease agreement between the County and Marci Tershel for office space located at 55 South Main Street, in Washington, for the conflict counsel. This agreement will be effective August 1, 2024 and will cost $550/month for two years, with the option to renew. C. AGREEMENT—FINANCE Finance, on behalf of the District Attorney, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve and ratify the agreement for a Records Management System Grant through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). This grant is in the amount of$100,500 and will assist the Drug Task Force with maintaining accurate and timely reports, as well as keeping crime statistics. D. GRANT APPLICATION -HUMAN RESOURCES Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a grant application with PA Counties Risk Pool (PCoRP) for the 2024-2025 loss prevention grant program. The grant application is in the amount of$30,000 and will be used for: the stripping of topsoil and grading; installation of a new sidewalk leading from the Crossroads Building to the parking lot(5'x56'); installation of a new aluminum handrail; and regrading and installation of topsoil/seed. E. POLICY REVISION-HUMAN RESOURCES Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a revision to the Reimbursement for Business Expense and Travel Policy. The policy has been updated to reflect the recommended changes. F. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider agreement with Summit Legal Aid to provide legal assistance and representation to the birth parents involved with Juvenile Court procedures for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is $200,000, and no additional county funds are required. G. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Behavioral Health& Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider agreement with Chatham University for the provision of the Independent Monitoring Team/Core Indicators Project(IMP/CIP)to review consumer satisfaction for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The contract authorization amount is $34,588, and no additional county funds are required. H. RFP—PURCHASING Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for building demolition services. I' RFP—PURCHASING Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for general contractor services. J. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of the Public Defender, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with Thomson Reuters for the purpose of providing reference material to assist attorneys while at the courthouse and magistrates' offices. The 36-month subscription will cost $339.76/month and will be funded through the Public Defender's operating budget. K. ADDENDUM—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an addendum, for additional services and project management, to the county's governmental software and implementation services agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. The cost will be $40,000 and will be funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. L. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of the District Attorney, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a professional services agreement with Dr. John S. O'Brien, II, Esq. for psychological services at the recommended rates. This agreement will be effective according to the existing terms and conditions and may be renewed year-to-year by mutual consent of both parties. All services will be funded through the Public Defender's operating budget. M. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a professional services agreement with Capital Area Communications for the purpose of providing equipment, radio, and engineering services. All services will be funded through Public Safety's operating budget. N. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of the Chief of Staff, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a professional services agreement with WTW Architects for full design and procurement services for the new Public Safety building. O. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of the Chief of Staff, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a professional services agreement with Cybx Security, LLC for cyber security services, including system analyzation and data protection programs. Minute No. 1187 June 6, 2024 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 Nick Sherman, Electra Janis and Larry Maggi. Also present were Solicitor Gary Sweat; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin and Administrative Assistant Debbie Corson;Administrative Assistants Heather Wilhelm, Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi; Chief of Staff Daryl Price, Director of Public Affairs Patrick Geho,Human Services Administrator Dr.John Tamiggi,Washington County Recorder of Deeds Carrie Perrell,Washington County Authority Director John Timney,veteran US Army Specialist Greg Atkins; and residents Roberta DeJohn, Fred Bender, and Annie Shaner. Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 10 a.m. and announced the meeting was being video and audio live streamed through YouTube and via the Commissioners' Facebook page. Mr. Sherman went off agenda to announce Washington County Authority Director John Timney, would fill in for the missing Pastor and lead the meeting in prayer. Mr. Maggi introduced veteran US Army Specialist Greg Atkins from Washington,who led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 1186, dated May 16, 2024. Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1186, as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. RECESS FOR PHOTOS AGENDA COMMENTS None. COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSES None. OLD BUSINESS RFPS &BIDS Solicitor Sweat recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, the Planning Commission, and Parks &Recreation, award a bid for portable toilet rentals and vault pumping services to Johnny on the Spot LLC dba United Site Services,Inc. of Westborough,MA, the lowest, most responsive and responsible bid received. Associated costs are on an as-needed,basis with the recommended rates. If approved, this contract will be effective June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025,with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the agreement. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi awarding the bid for portable toilet rentals and vault pumping services to Johnny on the Spot, effective June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Sweat recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing,rescind the cancellation of the Washington County Broadband Phase IV proposals,based upon a mistaken recommendation by Purchasing, which was voted on at the Commissioners'public meeting on May 2, 2024. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi rescinding the cancellation of the Washington County Broadband Phase IV proposals. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Sweat recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and the Planning Commission,reject all bids for the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall 1 and authorize rebidding. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi rejecting all bids for the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall 1 and authorizing rebidding. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the authorization for the County Solicitor to issue a Letter of Interest, from the County to the City of Washington, to purchase the City's parking garage,located on Franklin Street, for the appraised value determined by Owen Appraisal Service,LLC dated April 25, 2024. If accepted, the Solicitor is further authorized to enter into a purchase agreement with the City. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the Solicitor to draft a Letter of Interest to purchase the City's parking garage for the appraised value. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a Pipeline Right-of-Way Agreement with Mark West Liberty Mid-Stream&Resources for property, owned by the County,in North Franklin, South Franklin, and Buffalo Townships to the Range Resources VanKirk well pad that includes a temporary and permanent access road subject to the terms and conditions negotiated by the County Solicitor. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the Pipeline Right-of-Way Agreement with Mark West Liberty Mid-Stream&Resources. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the entering into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement (IGA) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Washington County Land Bank, the County of Washington, Fallowfield Township and Charleroi School District for the purpose of participating in the County Land Bank. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the IGA and MOU as outlined above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the entering into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement (IGA) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Washington County Land Bank, the County of Washington, Chartiers Township, and the Chartiers-Houston School District for the purpose of participating in the County Land Bank. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the IGA and MOU as outlined above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—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, the Local Government Academy Blight Mitigation Program Funding request,in the amount of$65,000, for the Local Government Academy Code Enforcement Training program. Costs will be paid via American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds designated for the Washington County Blight Mitigation Program. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the Local Government Academy Blight Mitigation Program Funding request,in the amount of$65,000. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sherman made a motion to table Item F on the agenda. It was seconded by Ms.Janis. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—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 adoption of a resolution approving the Washington County FY 2024 Annual Action Plan and required Subrecipient Agreements for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi adopting the resolution approving the Washington County FY 2024 Annual Action Plan and required Subrecipient Agreements for CDBG,HOME and ESG as outlines above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes; Mr. Sherman—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, the entering into a cooperation agreement with the Redevelopment Authority and Upper Crust Gourmet Italian Deli,LLC to use blight remediation funds,in an amount not to exceed$85,000, for the demolition and removal of the structure located at 15 North Main Street. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the entering into a cooperation agreement with RAWC and Upper Crust Gourmet Italian Deli in an amount not to exceed$85,000. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Y" Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a motion to support the issuance of a$20,000 grant from the Washington County Hospital Authority to Penn Highlands—Mon Valley which will serve the needs of the residents of Washington County. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the issuance of a$20,000 grant from the Washington County Hospital Authority to Penn Highlands. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Public Safety and Purchasing,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the authorization to advertise for request for proposals (RFPs) for the Project 25 Public Safety Radio System. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the advertisement of RFPs for the Project 25 Public Safety Radio System. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance and Adult Probation,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a renewal grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for the Intermediate Punishment Treatment program. The grant is in the amount of$282,007 and will be for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal grant agreement with PCCD in the amount of$282,007, for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance and Elections,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, an application and agreement with the Department of State for the 2024 Election Security grant program. The application and agreement are in the amount of$7,303.90 and are for the period of March 24, 2024 through December 31, 2025. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the application and agreement with the Department of State in the amount of$7,303.90, effective March 24, 2024 through December 31, 2025. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Resources,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a professional services contract with Penn Highlands -Mon Valley Hospital. The purpose of this contract is to provide multiphasic blood screening services for employees and spouses.The rates are $35/person/screening and will be effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the professional services contract with Penn Highlands -Mon Valley Hospital at the above mentioned rates, effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children&Youth Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a provider agreement with FamilyLinks, Inc. for residential shelter care for at-risk youths.The contract authorization amount is $310,000, and is effective May 1,2024 through June 30, 2025. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with FamilyLinks in the amount of$310,000, effective May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children&Youth Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a provider agreement with Human Services Administration Organization (HSAO) to provide direct and indirect drug and alcohol specialist services for the period of June 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is $93,151, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with HSAO, effective June 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children&Youth Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval,provider agreements with the below listed providers in the total amount of$2,875,000 for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. No additional county funds are required. PROVIDER AMOUNT Blueprints—Consolidated $ 900,000 Blueprints—FGDM $ 200,000 Blueprints—Independent Living Non-Adjudicated Youth $ 150,000 Blueprints—Independent Living $ 550,000 Blueprints—Parents as Teachers $ 25,000 Blueprints—Team Dad $ 10,000 Blueprints—Transitional Living $ 125,000 Blueprints—Triple P $ 195,000 Blueprints—Visitation $ 320,000 Community Family Advocates $ 400,000 Total $ 2,875,000 Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreements with the listed vendors in the total amount of$2,875,000, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children&Youth Services, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a provider agreement addendum with Jefferson County Detention Services for Juvenile Probation Office QPO) detention services. The contract authorization amount will be increased by$1,000 to $293,000, and will be for the period of January 1, 2023 through December 31,2023. No additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement addendum with Jefferson County Detention Services in the amount of$293,000, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children&Youth Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a provider agreement addendum with Summit School,Inc. d/b/a Summit Academy. The request is due to the increase in service usage by the Juvenile Probation Office QPO). The contract authorization amount will be increased by$120,000 to $300,000, and will be for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. No additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement addendum with Summit School in the amount of$300,000, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children&Youth Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a provider agreement addendum with Pressley Ridge—FBT to provide an additional therapist to meet the increase in service utilization.The contract authorization amount will be increased by$12,000 to $362,000, and will be for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. No additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement addendum with Pressley Ridge—FBT in the amount of$362,000, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children&Youth Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval,Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the listed local education agencies to assure educational stability of youth placed in out-of-home care. This is required under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Local Education Agencies Canon-McMillan School District Charleroi School District Chartiers-Houston School District Ringgold School District Washington School District Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the MOUs with listed local education agencies in accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—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 addendum with Merakey Pennsylvania to add language specific to the unit rate for the service of Assertive Community Treatment Team Services to the existing provider agreement. This agreement will be effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. No additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement addendum with Merakey Pennsylvania, effective July 1,2023 through June 30, 2024. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—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 e-System software for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is based on the number of users but will not exceed$23,900 and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the purchase of service agreement with Alliance for Nonprofit Resources in an amount not exceed $23,900, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes; Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Buildings & Grounds,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, an upgrade to the agreement for vehicle diagnostics testing with ALLDATA® Automotive Intelligence in the prorated amount of$1,900. This agreement will be effective through February 3, 2025 and will be charged to the Buildings & Grounds budget. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the upgrade to the agreement with ALLDATA®Automotive Intelligence in the amount of$1,900, effective through February 3, 2025. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a professional services consulting agreement with KB Strategies,LLC for the purpose of performing a Childcare Study within Washington County. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the professional services consulting agreement with KB Strategies. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes; Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Resident Roberta DeJohn spoke about integrity of elections and the need for reform in Washington County when it comes to mail-in ballots. Resident Fred Bender spoke about Ms.Janis'Election Board vote to no longer notify and cure mail-in ballots, saying she was not making sure every vote is counted as her webpage states. Resident Annie Shaner spoke about her dissatisfaction with Mr. Sherman for meeting with former Commissioner Candidate Ashley Duff, and said she hopes he will reverse his decision to no longer notify and cure mail-in ballots. Recorder of Deeds Carrie Perrell announced new computers in her office for public use and noted she is working on getting items indexed from 1780s-1940s.When the project is completed, she continued, the public will be able to look up property records based on name. COMMISSIONERS'RESPONSE Mr. Sherman thanked Ms. Perrell for coming in and for the work her office does for the public. SOLICITOR None. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,June 4, 2024, following the Agenda Meeting to discuss real estate negotiations and litigation. The next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting is to be held at 10 AM on Thursday,June 20, 2024,in this room. Today's regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting was canceled. There being no further business, Chairman Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:34 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2024 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK