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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-18_Commissioners' Agenda No 1189 WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING NO. 1189 THURSDAY,JULY 18,2024 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 Reverend Scott Shetter Laboratory Presbyterian Church b. Pledge of Allegiance US Army Veteran Raymond Nist Canonsburg, PA II APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Minute No. 1188—June 20, 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. Bid Extension—Purchasing b. Contract Purchase—Purchasing C. ChangeOrder—Purchasing VII NEW BUSINESS a. Board Appointments—Chief Clerk b. Resolution—Chief Clerk C. Policy—Chief Clerk d. Agreement—Chief Clerk e. Resolution—Chief Clerk f. Purchase Agreement—Chief Clerk g. RFP—Planning h. Provider Agreements—Behavioral Health & Developmental Services i. Provider Agreement—Behavioral Health & Developmental Services j. Provider Agreement—Children &Youth Services k. Provider Agreement—Children &Youth Services I. Provider Agreement—Children &Youth Services M. Provider Agreement—Children &Youth Services n. Provider Agreements—Children &Youth Services o. Provider Agreements—Children &Youth Services P. Provider Agreements—Children &Youth Services q. Provider Agreements—Children &Youth Services r. Provider Agreement—Children &Youth Services S. Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)—Children &Youth Services t. Provider Agreement—Human Services U. Grant Application—Human Services V. Provider Agreement—Human Services W. Provider Agreement—Human Services X. Settlement Agreements—Human Services Y. RFP—Purchasing Z. Advertising for Bids—Purchasing aa. Advertising for Bids—Purchasing bb. Agreement—Purchasing cc. Agreement—Purchasing dd. Addendum—Purchasing ee. Addendum—Purchasing ff. Agreement—Purchasing Page 2 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 None. XI ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,June 16, 2024,following the Agenda Meeting to discuss personnel.The next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting will be held at 10 AM on Thursday,August 15,2024, in this room.The regularly scheduled Salary Board will immediately follow this meeting. Page 3 OLD BUSINESS July 48, 2024—Board of Commissioners' Public Meeting #1189 A. BID EXTENSION-PURCHASING Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners extend the bid for new &used furniture to TriState Office Furniture Inc, McKees Rocks, PA and Office Furniture Warehouse, Pittsburgh, PA. If approved, this contract will be effective September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2026, with the option to extend for one additional two-year period. All other terms and conditions of the current agreement remain in effect. B. CONTRACT PURCHASES - PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of Corrections, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the purchase of AC compressor replacements from contracted HVAC vendor, EMCOR Services d/b/a Scalise Industries of Lawerence, PA. Total cost of associated upgrades will be $36,985. C. CHANGE ORDER-PURCHASING Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a change order with the EADS Group to add$4,000 to the Airport Buildings Project. The increase is required to close out the Conservation District permit. NEW BUSINESS July 48, 2024—Board of Commissioners' Public Meeting #1189 A. BOARD APPOINTMENTS—CHIEF CLERK Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the reappointments of Daryl Price to the Redevelopment Authority Board, Joanna Dragan to the Children&Youth Services Advisory Board, Monique Taylor to the Housing Authority Board, and the appointment of the Chief of Staff, Daryl Price, as the county's designee to the Parking Authority Board for the City of Washington. B. RESOLUTION—CHIEF CLERK Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution for the issuance of a $20,000 grant, from the Washington County Hospital Authority to Penn Highlands— MonValley, to purchase new equipment for the new cardiac catheterization lab at the hospital. C. POLICY- CHIEF CLERK Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a Cyber and Data Security Incident Response Plan policy for the County. D. AGREEMENT—CHIEF CLERK Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with Drive Marketing in the amount of$2,000/month, plus expenses, for consulting services. This agreement will be for a six-month period from the date of agreement, contingent upon finalizing the agreement with the county and subject to the approval of the solicitor. E. RESOLUTION—CHIEF CLERK Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution for the sale and surveying of 93.54 acres of land in South Strabane Township, Washington, at the agreed upon price of$1,650/acre to BVR Land Company, LLC. F. PURCHASE AGREEMENT—CHIEF CLERK Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a purchase agreement for 371 West Chestnut Street, Washington, PA in the amount of$925,000 based on the terms set for the LOI dated July 12 and accepted by the seller and contingent upon property inspection. G. RFP—PLANNING Purchasing, on behalf of Parks and Recreation, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for bids for paving services throughout the County Parks. Costs will be paid with Oil and Gas Lease Funds. H. PROVIDER AGREEMENTS -BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Behavioral Health& Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the recommended provider agreements for the total amount of$1,123,910 for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. No additional county funds are required. I. PROVIDER AGREEMENT -BEHAVIORIAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Behavioral Health& Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve of a provider agreement with Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. to provide Community Residential Rehabilitation(CRR), Transition Age Youth Community Residential Rehabilitation(TACRR), and mental health services for the period of July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. The contract authorization amount is $685,500 and no additional county funds are required. J. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider agreement with Auberle to provide placement services for the period of May 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is $100,000 and no additional county funds are required. K. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider agreement with Pressley Ridge to provide supervised visitation for complex cases for the period of June 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is $100,000 and no additional county funds are required. L. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider agreement with Anne Schlegel for the period of July 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024, to provide administrative services in all matters pertaining to the preparation of the Needs Based Annual Plan and Budget. The contract authorization amount is $125/hour not to exceed$6,250, and no additional county funds are required. M. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider agreement with Avanco International to provide AFCARS upgrade and maintenance for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is $6,382.78 and no additional county funds are required. N. PROVIDER AGREEMENTS—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the recommended provider agreements for preventative and court ordered services to children, parents, and caregivers in the total amount of$10,800,486.65. These agreements are for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and no additional county funds are required. O. PROVIDER AGREEMENTS—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider agreements with Dr. Eric Bernstein and Dr. Beth A. Bliss for risk of harm assessments and expert testimony at court hearings for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amounts are $100,000 per vendor, and no additional county funds are required. P. PROVIDER AGREEMENTS—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider agreements with Dr. Terry O'Hara and Washington Psychological Services for psychological evaluations and expert testimony at court hearings for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amounts are $100,000 per vendor, and no additional county funds are required. Q. PROVIDER AGREEMENTS—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider agreement with Dr. Patricia Pepe and Dr. Neil Rosenbloom for psychological evaluations and expert testimony at court hearings for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amounts are $200,000 per vendor, 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 Anthony S. Dedola, Jr. to provide legal services/representation for specialized dependency cases as needed for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is $150/hour, and no additional county funds are required. S. MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING—CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES Children&Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners' approval to enter into Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs)with the recommended local education agencies to assure educational stability of youth placed in out-of-home care. This is required under the Every Student Succeeds Act. T. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—HUMAN SERVICES Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider agreement with Greco's Gourmet to Go, Inc., d/b/a Bella Sera, to host The Road to Recovery Symposium on October 29, 2024. The contract authorization amount is for up to $10,000, and no additional county funds are required. U. GRANT APPLICATION—HUMAN SERVICES Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve and ratify the submission of a grant application to Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development(DCED) for the Home-ARP Program to partner with Blueprints and Catholic Charities for housing stability funds to include housing case management, housing counseling, and financial assistance. The application will be approximately $300,000, and no matching funds are required. V. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—HUMAN SERVICES Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider agreement with Donnelly-Boland and Associates to provide administrative and supervisory support services for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is $208,964, and no additional county funds are required. W. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—HUMAN SERVICES Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider agreement with the Washington County Transportation Authority for management of the Medical Assistance Transportation Program(MATP) in the amount of$2,742,622 for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and no county funds are required. X. SETTLEMENT AGREEEMENTS—HUMAN SERVICES Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the entering into opioid settlement funding agreements with the recommended providers for a total cost of$204,198. All agreements are subject to approval of the solicitor. Y. RFP—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of the Recorder of Deeds, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for proposals for historical indexing services. Z. ADVERTISING FOR BIDS—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of Buildings & Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for bids for lumber and building material items. AA. ADVERTISING FOR BIDS—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of the Planning Commission, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for bids for the winter Joint Municipal Purchasing bid. BB. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of Corrections, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with Interval Studios for the purpose of creating a recruiting video. The cost will not exceed$2,000 and will be funded through the Corrections' operating budget. CC. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of Corrections, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a five-year software support and maintenance warranty agreement for a body scanner with Secure Technology Value Solutions (STVS). The total cost is $49,500 and will be paid from the Inmate Welfare Fund. DD. ADDENDUM—PURCHASING Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an addendum with Brian Guyton Consulting Services to extend the current agreement to December 31, 2024. Terms and conditions will be the same as the original agreement. EE. ADDENDUM—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of the Courts, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an addendum to the current lease agreement with Cecil Town Center, LLC, for Magisterial District Judge (MDJ) #27-3-06 located in Cecil Township. This addendum would transfer the Lessor from Cecil Town Center, LLC to Saipro Ventures, LLC. This agreement will continue through October 31, 2028, under the existing contract terms and conditions. FF. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of the Recorder of Deeds, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an offsite server agreement with Optical Storage Solutions, Inc. at a total cost of $10,000 for implementation,plus an annual service fee of$7,000 throughout the term of the agreement. This agreement will be effective from the date of agreement through February 28, 2025. The cost will be paid with the Recorder of Deeds' automation fees. Minute No. 1188 June 20, 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,Randi Marodi,and intern Cavan Gable; Chief of Staff Daryl Price;Director of Public Affairs Patrick Geho;District Attorney Jason Welsh; Human Resources Interim Director Andrea Johnston; Controller April Sloane;Pastor Brad Rine from The Bible Chapel; US Army Veteran Michael Pierce; and residents, Fred Bender, Fern Sibert and Teddi Lombardi. 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 introduced Pastor Brad Rine from The Bible Chapel in Washington,who led the meeting in prayer. Mr. Maggi introduced US Army Veteran Michael Pierce from Washington,who led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 1187, dated June 06, 2024. Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1187, as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. AGENDA COMMENTS County Controller April Sloane spoke about her disagreement with the county's decision to hire new external auditors, calling it fiscally irresponsible. Ms. Sloane claimed,previous auditors (Maher Deussel), questioned the use of ARPA funds to pay for some of the expenses related to the January ran s omware/cyb erattack. COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSES None. OLD BUSINESS RFP AWARD Solicitor Sweat recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, 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. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi awarding the RFP for auditing services to Zelenkofske Axelrod at the rated provided. 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 board appointment of Dan Ostrowski to the Washington County Authority Board. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-mentioned board appointment. 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 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. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approval the lease agreement between the County and Marci Tershe at the cost of$550/month for two years effective August 1, 2024. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance and the District Attorney,presented to the Board for their approval and ratification, 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. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving and ratifying the grant agreement with PCCD in the amount of$100,500. 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 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. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the grant application with PCoRP in the amount of$30,000. 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 revision to the Reimbursement for Business Expense and Travel Policy. The policy has been updated to reflect the recommended changes. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the revision to the Reimbursement for Business Expense and Travel Policy. 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 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. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with Summit Legal Aid in the amount of$200,000, 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 Behavioral Health &Developmental Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, 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. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with Chatham University for the contract authorization amount of$34,588, 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,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the authorization to advertise for building demolition services. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the advertising for building demolition services. 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, the authorization to advertise for general contractor services. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the advertising for general contractor services. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Public Defender,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, 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. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Thomson Reuters at a cost of$339.76/month. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Information Technology,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, 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. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the addendum to the county's agreement with Tyler Technologies at a cost of$40,000. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the District Attorney,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, 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 District Attorney's operating budget. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the professional services agreement with Dr. John S. O'Brien,II, Esq. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Public Safety,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, 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. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the professional services agreement with Capital Area Communications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Chief of Staff,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a professional services agreement with WTW Architects for full design and procurement services for the new Public Safety building. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the professional services agreement with WTW Architects. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Chief of Staff,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a professional services agreement with Cybx Security,LLC for cyber security services,including system analyzation and data protection programs. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the professional services agreement with Cybx Security. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Resident Fred Bender appeared in Union Army uniform to recruit new members for the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Camp 120. Mr. Bender pleaded with residents to check their genealogy to see if they have any relatives who served in the Union Army. Those interested can contact Mr. Bender directly or Commissioner Maggi,who spoke up, saying he too is a member. Fern Siebert,Director of Clean and Tidy our County Inc.,pleaded with residents to volunteer saying her organization has been overwhelmed with the collection of bottle caps and needs help cleaning and sorting. Additionally,Ms. Siebert asked residents to be good stewards of the land and have more pride in our county. Current donations made possible through cap collections include: 60 park benches 5 picnic tables Several landscape tinders And a bird bath Clean&Tidy's Summer Sit& Sort is held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday,Tuesday and Thursday at Shelter #1,Washington Park. Register by calling or texting 724-456-1780. Resident Teddi Lombardi,Jefferson Township, addressed the board and community on behalf of the area's family farmers regarding their concerns with increasing solar development and lithium-ion battery storage sites in Washington County. She claimed solar energy companies are not really clean and green,but rather taking advantage of tax incentives,which causes them to flip projects very quickly and not respect local ordinances. Continuing, she said it is difficult to monitor these projects and there's no money to fight legally resulting with the solar companies being willing to pay fines and leave behind the mess for local municipalities to deal with. Ms. Lombardi said she was trying to be preventative rather than reactive and has contacted several other municipalities,who are willing to help our county so we can be prepared. COMMISSIONERS'RESPONSE Mr. Sherman and Mr. Maggi both commended Ms. Siebert on her work and dedication to keeping the county clean. Mr. Sherman asked Ms. Lombardi to leave her contact information with his Administrative Assistant so he could follow up with her. SOLICITOR Cycle E Tax Refunds - 06/20/24 - Meeting No. 1188 D, $4,782.81 6/4/2024 ZOE REAL EST 511 ADAMS CANONSBURG PA 15317 CANONSBURG 110-002-00- LLC AVE 3RD W 00-0001-00 BONI $88.59 6/4/2024 CHRISTIAN 4 COLWELL BURGETTSTOWN PA 15021 HANOVER 340-011-06- JAMES& ST ` 00-0027-00 LAUREN K. 040-003-09- $95.74 6/4/2024 KOLTON BEALLSVILLE BENTLEYVILLE PA 15314 BENTLEYVILLE 99-0033- 00T $4,782.82 6/4/2024 ZOE REAL EST 511 ADAMS CANONSBURG PA 15317 CANONSBURG 110-002-00- LLC AVE 3RD W 00-0001-00 $148.60 6/4/2024 OMATICK 349 GRANGE MCDONALD PA 15057 CECIL 140-004-00- JEFFREY RD 00-0001-00 WUDKWYCH 1895 REISSING 140-001-00- $11.19 6/4/2024 MICHAEL P&R RD MCDONALD PA 15057 CECIL 00-0023-02 L PLUTE BRADLEY 5485 SAUCON 250-001-09- $30.13 6/4/2024 MANAGEMENT RIDGE RD COOPERSBURG PA 18036 DUNLEVY 99-0019- GROUP INC 02T HAYWOOD 3 JESSE LN,P 250-011-00- $23.33 6/4/2024 DAWN O BOX 83 DUNLEVY PA 15432 DUNLEVY 00-0015-00 BONI $88.59 6/4/2024 CHRISTIAN 4 COLWELL BURGETTSTOWN PA 15021 HANOVER 340-011-06- JAMES& ST 00-0027-00 LAUREN K. COWDEN 640 $37.39 6/4/2024 JAMES WESTLAND HICKORY PA 15340 MT PLEASANT 011-09- 99-0010-01 GREGORY RD 9-0 $49.29 6/4/2024 LINDLEY PROP 211 LINDLEY SCENERY HILL PA 15360 NORTH 490-015-00- LLC ROAD BETHLEHEM 00-0034-00 NVR 11700 PLAZA $456.84 6/4/2024 SETTLEMENT AMERICA RESTON VA 20190 NORTH 520-001-32- SERVICES DRIVE SUITE STRABANE 00-0050-00 500 $16.91 6/4/2024 PLESCIA 203 PARK EIGHTY-FOUR PA 15330 NOTTINGHAM 530-014-00- SUSAN B VIEW RD 00-0014-02 COLAIZZI 203 PETERS 540-010-09- $22.39 6/4/2024 RICHARD CDLRUBVIEW MCMURRAY PA 15317 TOWNSHIP 02-0005-00 LAWSON TRACY LYNN& 819 PETERS 540-001-00- �$4.28 6/4/2024 KUNDMAN MCCLELLAND FINLEYVILLE PA 15332 TOWNSHIP 00-0084-00 STEPHEN Cycle E Tax Refunds - 06/20/24 - Meeting No. 1188 BRAUN HOLDINGS 1 PRIORITY 640-002-00- $119.31 6/4/2024 MINERAL LANE#519 MURRYSVILLE PA 15668 UNION 00-0009-04 BEACH LLC $5.71 6/4/2024 TOMOSKY 5 SAWMILL FINLEYVILLE PA 15332 UNION 640-008-04- WILLIAM J RD 00-0006-00 $63.67 6/4/2024 LIGHTNING PO BOX 374 WASHINGTON PA 15301 WASHINGTON 780-009-00- PROP LLC 8TH W 02-0013-00 TOTAL $10,827.59 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 is to be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday,July 18, 2024,in Public Meeting Room G16, Crossroads Building, 95 W. Beau St.,Washington, PA. The regularly scheduled Salary Board immediately followed.All county offices will be closed on July 4, 2024 in celebration of Independence Day. There being no further business, Chairman Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:26 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 52024 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK