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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA MEETING NO. 1194 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2024
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AGENDA
I OPENING OF MEETING
a. Prayer
b. Pledge of Allegiance
II APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
III SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Reverend Ken Custer
Grace United Methodist Church
Deputy Sheriff Shawn Kief
US Army Veteran
Minute No. 1193 — October 3, 2024
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 Award — Purchasing
Bid Award — Purchasing
Contract Purchases — Purchasing
Donation — Purchasing
Donation — Purchasing
VII NEW BUSINESS
a. Board Appointment/Reappointment — Chief Clerk
b. Agreement — Chief Clerk
C. Agreement — Chief Clerk
d. Agreement — Chief Clerk
e. Agreement — Chief Clerk
f. Agreement — Planning
g. Contract Renewal — Human Resources
h. Provider Agreement — Behavioral Health & Developmental Services
i. Agreement — Human Services
j. Provider Agreements — Human Services
k. Agreement — Human Services
I. Agreement — Human Services
M. RFP — Purchasing
n. RFP — Purchasing
o. Re -Bid — Purchasing
P. RFP — Purchasing
q. Agreement — Purchasing
r. Agreement — Purchasing
S. Agreement — Purchasing
t. Renewal 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 refund request in the amount of $2,762.10.
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XI ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, following the Agenda
Meeting to discuss personnel. The next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting
will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in this room. The regularly scheduled
Salary Board will immediately follow this meeting.
XII ADJOURNMENT
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OLD BUSINESS
October 17, 2024 — Board of Commissioners' Public Meeting #1 194
A.
BID AWARD - PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning, respectfully requests the Commissioners award the bid (#092424-
CCC) for the Cross Creek concrete project to AMS Construction & Remodeling, LLC of Donora,
PA. This was the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bid received. If approved, it will be
effective from the date of agreement through project completion and final payment of the submitted
project price of $88,762.
B.
BID AWARD - PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning, respectfully requests the Commissioners award the bid
(#100824-HC7) for the Harmon Creek Bridge No. 7 project to Alex E. Paris Contracting Company,
Inc. of Atlasburg, PA. This was the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bid received. If
approved, it will be effective from the date of agreement through project completion and final
payment of the submitted project price of $272,000.
C.
CONTRACT PURCHASES - PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the District Attorney, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve two
908 Spectrometers, along with supplies, for the Washington County Drug Task Force via 908
Devices, Inc., Boston, MA, from PA State Contract, COSTARS 20. If approved, the estimated cost of
$184,546.40 will be paid with the PCCD Quantitative Analysis Grant.
D.
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 case backhoe from the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington to be
utilized at county parks. The RACW, who has formerly requested the donation, has completed the
"Application for Donation," and has met all required criteria.
E.
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 TLC Roku TV from the Penn State Extension to be utilized in any conference room at
the Crossroads Building. Penn State Extension, who has formerly requested the donation, has
completed the "Application for Donation," and has met all required criteria.
NEW BUSINESS
October 17, 2024 — Board of Commissioners' Public Meeting #1 194
A.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS — CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the appointment of
Dipesh Patel to the Housing Authority Board and the reappointment of Brandi Miller to the CYS
Advisory Board.
B.
AGREEMENT — CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Controller, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
agreement with Michael Clarke, Esq. to provide solicitor services for the Controller's office. The
agreement is in the amount of $300/month, effective October 17, 2024, and shall be continuous until
terminated by either party.
C.
AGREEMENT — CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners rescind the August 15, 2024, vote to terminate
the maintenance agreement with MRA, Inc. and reinstate the maintenance agreement dated March 1,
2024 with MRA, Inc. for the existing 911 county communication system.
D.
AGREEMENT — CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve Addendum No. 2 to the original
agreement between the County and the Washington County Authority. This Addendum will enable
and authorize the Authority to provide advisory services and assistance to the County for future
planning and anticipated rollout with respect to Project Management, as outlined in the original
agreement, and credit for their monthly stipend against their debt obligation to the County.
E.
AGREEMENT — CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a cell tower lease agreement with the
City of Washington for the tower located in Washington Park, pursuant to the terms and conditions
approved by the Solicitor.
F.
AGREEMENT — PLANNING
Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with Southwestern
Pennsylvania Commission (SPQ for the 2024-2025 Unified Planning Work Program
to be reimbursed in the amount of $17,784. Fiscal Year 2024-2025 will reflect a $17,784
reimbursement and a $4,446 in -kind match respectively.
G.
CONTRACT RENEWAL — HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the renewal of the professional
services contract with The Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center for the purpose of providing
employee wellness services. The rates of the contract will remain the same and will be effective
January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
H.
PROVIDER AGREEMENT — BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health & Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
provider agreement with BHC/Advanced Services, Inc. to implement the Person -Centered Forensics
Service funding initiative that will provide assistance to identified individuals having qualified
mental health diagnoses and who are involved in the forensic system. The contract authorization
amount is $233,703, is effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and no additional county funds
are required.
I.
AGREEMENT — HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with the
Washington County Transportation Authority for one-time funding from the Pennsylvania
Department of Human Services for a driver retention program for the MATP program. The
agreement is in the amount of $241,078, will be for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024,
and no county funds are required.
J.
PROVIDER AGREEMENTS — HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the recommended provider
agreements for emergency shelter services for the period of July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
Total funds of $159,000 will be provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), and no county funds are required.
K.
AGREEMENT — HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with Southwestern
Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging for the provision of home delivered meals for the period of
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is $50,000, and no county
funds are required.
L.
AGREEMENT — HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with Domestic
Violence Services of Southwestern PA to provide homeless assistance services for the period of
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $13,500, and no county funds
are required.
M.
RFP — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising
for proposals for farmland preservation surveying services.
N.
RFP — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Courts, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the
advertising for proposals for office space leasing or procurement for MDJs Kanalis and Porter.
O.
RE -BID — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Planning, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising
for the rebidding of the winter JMPP.
P.
RFP — PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for proposals for legal
books and publications for the courts.
Q.
AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve
a service agreement with Comcast Business for internet services at a total monthly cost of $122.90
and a one-time installation fee of $99.95 for the Conflict Counsel at the Tershel & Associates
building. This agreement will be effective September 20, 2024, and shall continue on a
month -to -month basis, or until amended or terminated pursuant to the agreement.
R.
AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a service
agreement with Comcast Business for video and voice service at a total monthly cost of $128.70, and
a one-time installation fee of $265 for the auxiliary PSAP at the Washington County airport facility.
The agreement will be effective from the date of agreement for a 36-month term or until amended or
terminated pursuant to the agreement.
S.
AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve
a service agreement with Comcast Business for internet and voice service at a total monthly cost of
$322.89 and a one-time installation fee of $99.95 for service at the County's newly acquired
371 W. Chestnut Street location. This agreement will be effective from the date of agreement for a
36-month term or until amended or terminated pursuant to the agreement.
T.
RENEWAL AGREEMENT — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve
a renewal agreement with Ideal Integrations for the provision of DUO MFA providing a multifactor
login for the county's 900 users of email, VPN, privileged access, and remote desktop services. The
monthly recurring cost of $5,601.89 will be paid via the IT Operating Budget.
Minute No. 1193
October 3, 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
of Staff Daryl Price; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin and Administrative Assistant Debbie Corson; Administrative
Assistants Heather Wilhelm, Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi; Human Resources Director Andrea Johnston;
Acting Controller Heather Sheader and Deputy Controller Brittany Mosco; Pastor Bill Lawler from Avery
United Methodist Church; Public Safety Director Gerald Coleman; Prothonotary Laura Hough and Clerk of
Courts Ray Phillips; Alexandra Brooks, COO of Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA; and resident
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 introduced Pastor Bill Lawler from Avery United Methodist Church, who led the
meeting in prayer.
Mr. Sherman then introduced Public Safety Director Gerald Coleman, who led with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 1191, dated September 19, 2024
and Minute No. 1192, dated September 23, 2024.
Moved by Ms. Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1191 and
Minute No. 1192, as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Ms. Janis read a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness
Month in Washington County.
Moved by Ms. Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi to approve the proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Accepting the proclamation was Alexandra Brooks, COO of Domestic Violence Services of
Southwestern PA. Ms. Brooks thanked the Board for their continued support of domestic violence
services. She then explained how domestic violence affects people from all walks of life and told a
story about how it isn't readily noticeable and advised the audience to encourage people to seek
services and know there is no shame for victims.
Mr. Sherman thanked Ms. Brooks, stating how amazing her organization is and how they are
always there for the residents of Washington County.
AGENDA COMMENTS
None.
COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSES
None.
OLD BUSINESS
BID CONTRACT EXTENSIONS
Solicitor Sweat recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and the Redevelopment
Authority of the County of Washington, approve Change Order No. 1 to Cast and Baker for the
Airport Southside Taxiway Project. The change order includes increased electrical item costs, the
reduction of waterline laterals quantities, and additional calendar days, as previously agreed upon. This
change was reviewed and recommended by RAWC and Gannett Fleming TranSystems, and represents
a project cost reduction of $9,850.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving Change Order No. 1 to Cast and
Baker, with a project cost reduction of $9,850.
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 appointment of
Snehal Patel to the Housing Authority Board.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Sherman approving the above -mentioned
board appointment.
Before roll call, Mr. Maggi asked Mr. Sherman and Ms. Janis if they knew this gentleman,
saying he did not. He also asked if he lived in the county. Mr. Sherman replied, "Yes" and said he was
a good guy. He also stated that Mr. Patel lives in Peter's Township.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi - No; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Planning Commission, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, an agreement with PennDOT for a $2.75 million reimbursement to the
county for the rehabilitation of Cross Creek Bridge #33. This will be fully funded with federal monies,
and no county match is required. Approval also designates signing authority to the Chairman of the
Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with PennDOT for a
$2.75 million reimbursement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Planning Commission, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, an agreement with PennDOT for a $2.9 million reimbursement to the
county for the rehabilitation of Chartiers Creek Bridge #42. This will be fully funded with federal
monies, and no county match is required. Approval also designates signing authority to the Chairman
of the Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with PennDOT for a
$2.9 million reimbursement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Planning Commission, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, the authorization to submit an equipment voucher request to the
Department of Energy in the amount of up to $233,750 to purchase electric vehicles and charging
stations for the Sheriff's use in county parks. Approval also designates signing authority to the
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Sherman authorizing the submission of an equipment
voucher request to the Department of Energy in the amount of up to $233,750.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Planning Commission, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, the authorization to submit a grant request in the amount of $1 million
under the Local Share Account (LSA) grant program for the continued rehabilitation of Exhibit Hall 1
at the Washington County Fairgrounds. Total project costs are estimated to be $1.2 million, which will
require a $200,000 match with Fair Gas Lease and Act 13 Greenways funds.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Sherman authorizing the submission of a grant request
in the amount of $1 million under the LSA grant program.
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
consideration and approval, a Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) subgrant
award in the amount of $100,500 for the Washington County Drug Task Force NIBRS compliance
project. The project period is from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026, and no county
funds are required.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the PCCD subgrant award in the
amount of $100,500 for the period of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance and the Courts, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, a renewal agreement with Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission
(WDAC) for the Saturday Teen Education Program (STEP). The agreement is in the amount of
$32,500, is for the period of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025, and will be fully funded through Act
198 Substance Abuse, Education, and Demand Reduction monies.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi a renewal agreement with WDAC in the amount
of $32,500 for the period of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 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, the renewal of the Opt -Out rate for 2025 health insurance to remain the same with a
monthly rate of $200.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal of the 2025 Opt -Out rate
with a monthly rate of $200.
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 renewal contract with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for the Highmark HRA Plan
and Performance Blue Plan for medical coverage effective January 1, 2025 through December 31,
2025. Premiums will increase by 10 percent.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal contract with Highmark
Blue Cross Blue Shield, effective January 1, 2025 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 renewal contract with Highmark Freedom PPO Blue for retirees over 65 effective
January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Premiums will increase by eight percent.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal contract with Highmark
Freedom PPO Blue, effective January 1, 2025 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 renewal contract with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for vision coverage effective
January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Premiums will increase by 15 percent.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal contract with Highmark
Blue Cross Blue Shield, effective January 1, 2025 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 renewal contract with United Concordia for dental coverage effective January 1, 2025
through December 31, 2025. Premiums will increase by six percent.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal contract with United
Concordia, effective January 1, 2025 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 renewal contract with The Standard for life, AD&D, and long-term disability
insurance. The premiums for 2025 will remain the same as 2024 and will be effective January 1, 2025
through December 31, 2025.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal contract with The
Standard, effective January 1, 2025 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 renewal of the current contract with Colonial Supplemental Insurance for the 2025
voluntary benefits effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal of the current contract
with Colonial Supplemental Insurance, effective January 1, 2025 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 Children & Youth Services, presented to the Board for their
consideration, approval and ratification, a provider agreement with Diversified Treatment Alternative
Centers, LLC to provide rehabilitation services in the amount of $100,000 for the period of
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving and ratifying the provider agreement
with T Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers in the amount of $100,000 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 Children & Youth Services, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, the recommended provider agreements for family support services for the
period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Total contract authorization amount is $850,000, and no
additional county funds are required.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the recommended provider
agreements in the total amount of $850,000 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 Human Services, presented to the Board for their consideration,
approval and ratification, the entering into a master grant agreement with the US Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide housing and supportive services for individuals
and families experiencing homelessness. The agreement is in the amount of $2,209,675 and is for the
period of May 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. No additional county funds are required.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving and ratifying the master grant
agreement with HUD in the amount of $2,209,675 or the period of May 1, 2024 through
September 30, 2025.
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,
approval and ratification, a provider agreement with The Mental Health Association of Washington
County for the period of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025, to provide permanent supportive
housing services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness. The agreement is in the
amount of $242,737, and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving and ratifying provider agreement with
The Mental Health Association of Washington County for the period of May 1, 2024 through
April 30, 2025, in the amount of $242,737.
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,
approval, the recommended provider agreements for housing and supportive services to homeless
individuals and families. The agreement is in the amount of $1,901,795, and no additional county
funds are required.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the recommended provider
agreements in the total amount of $1,901,795 for the recommended grant years.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PROVIDER•
Connect, Inc.
7/1 /2024 — 6/30/2025
$725,686.00
Connect, Inc.
5/1/2024 — 4/30/2025
$889,965.00
The Union Mission
10/1/2024 — 9/30/2025
$286,144.00
TOTAL
1,901,795.00
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Services, presented to the Board for their consideration,
approval, an agreement with SPHS Connect, Inc. to provide homeless assistance program (HAP)
services in the form of emergency shelter for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The
agreement is in the amount of $79,700, and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with SPHS Connect for
the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $79,700.
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,
approval, a provider agreement with SPHS Connect, Inc. for emergency shelter services for the period
of July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025. The agreement is in the amount of $129,562, and the
funds will be provided by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). No
county funds are required.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with SPHS
Connect for the period of July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025, in the amount of $129,562.
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, the advertising for radio tower site development services.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the advertising for proposals for radio
tower site development services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing, Buildings & Grounds, and Public Safety, presented to
the Board for their consideration and approval, an agreement with KLH Consulting & Engineering
Services at their 2024 hourly rates. The agreement will be effective on the date of agreement for a
period of one year (with options to extend) and will be paid via departmental budgets.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with KLH Consulting
& Engineering Services at their 2024 hourly rates.
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 upgrade to the timekeeping, accruals, and workforce management
software agreement with UKG Kronos Systems, LLC. There will be a one-time migration fee of
$56,000, with an ongoing monthly subscription cost of $5,775. The agreement will be effective on the
date of agreement and continue for 60 months and will be charged to IT's budget.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the upgrade with UKG Kronos
Systems for a one-time migration fee of $56,000 and a monthly cost of $5,775.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Treasurer, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, a professional services consulting agreement with Chris Johns. The
agreement will be effective on the date of agreement for a period of one year (with options to extend).
Costs will be $25/hour, will not exceed 400 hours per year, and will be paid via the Treasurer's budget.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the consulting agreement with
Chris Johns for a period of one year, for the costs outlined above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Sheriff, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, a professional services consulting agreement with Tami Sedunov. The
agreement will be effective on the date of agreement for a period of one year (with options to extend)
at a rate of $25/hour, will not exceed 400 hours per year, and will be paid via the Sheriff's budget.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the consulting agreement with
Tami Sedunov for a period of one year, for the costs outlined above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Sherman took a minute to acknowledge two people in the audience, Prothonotary
Laura Hough and Clerk of Courts Ray Phillips, thanking them for all the hard work they do.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Resident Annie Shaner spoke on senior citizens voting data, reading the rejected ballot
statistics, which she had curated from public documents. She stated the number of the most
disenfranchised voters with rejected ballots during the primaries amounted to 214, showing, in her
opinion, that seniors ages 60-101 were kept in the dark about their voting status. She continued, saying
the remaining 47 voters ranged in age from 23-59. She suggested the county not just email or call
residents about mail -in ballot rejections, but also be mailed a notice to accommodate for the possible
hearing limitations of some senior voters.
COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE
None.
SOLICITOR'S REPORT
Solicitor Sweat reported that tax refunds from the previously approved September 19, 2024
Board of Commissioners' Meeting, No. 1191, in the incorrect amount of $3,692.63 be amended to the
correct amount of $4,700.22.
Cycle H Tax Refunds - 10/03/24 - Meeting No. 1193
e.ZIP DISTRICT PARCEL
7161'1)"""
7rA�'ArN, 120-008-
2024 $2.86 9/5/2024L PAUL ST WASHINGTON PA 15301 CANTON 02-03-
0038-00
ROUTE 18
940
120-010-
2024
$28.81
9/5/2024
HENDERSON
WASHINGTON
PA
15301
CANTON
09-99-
HOMES
AVE
0529-OOT
TUBE,
241 BENCH
120-010-
2024
$14.52
9/5/2024
KAYLA
WASHINGTON
PA
15301
CANTON
09-99-
GRACE
AVE
0241-OOT
HERSHEY
400
140-010-
2024
$3,985.87
9/5/2024
LEAS CO
TECHNOLOG
CANONSBURG
PA
15317
CECIL
00-00-
LP
Y DR STE 207
0008-60
STALEY,
132
140-009-
2024
$148.12
9/5/2024
RALPH &
SANCTUARY
CANONSBURG
PA
15317
CECIL
21-00-
SUSAN
RD
0017-00
LANE
576
340-033-
2024
$99.47
9/5/2024
T
COCOPLUM
JUPITER
FL
33458
HANOVER
00-00-
DR E
0002-01
VANZIN,
MT
460-001-
2024
$239.34
9/5/2024
STEVEN &
127 DAIRY RD
WASHINGTON
PA
15301
00-00-
DORIS
PEASANT
0010-01
HUNGARIA
N PROP
22226
PORT
N
520-013-
2024
$90.97
9/5/2024
HOLDINGS
WESTCHESTE
CHARLOTTE
FL
33952
STRABANE
01-00-
LLC
R BLVD
0067-00
SLEZAK,
520-001-
2024
$90.26
9/5/2024
THOMAS
503 SAGE DR
CANONSBURG
PA
15317
33-00-
EDWARD
STRABANE
0005-02
TOTAL
$4,700.22
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, following the Agenda
Meeting to discuss personnel. The next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting will be
held at 10 AM on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in this room. The regularly scheduled Salary Board will
immediately follow this meeting. All county offices will be closed Monday, October 14, 2024, in
observance of Columbus Day.
There being no further business, Chairman Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:29 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK
2024