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Home My WebLink About2024-11-07_Commissioners' Minutes No. 1195_APPROVED2441 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IM EJ l '1MLJFL F18D8+1811<V Minute No. 1195 November 7, 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, Casev Grealish and Randi Marodi; Controller Heather Sheatler and Deputy Controller Brittany Mosco; Contract Manager and Senior Buyer Dalton Thompson from the Purchasing Department; Veteran US Army Specialist Russell Lamp, from Frederickton; Human Services Administrator Dr. John Tamiggi and Deputy Administrator Tiffany Milovac; Veterans Affairs Director Dr. Bobbi Cumpston; Housing & Homelessness Coordinator Nicole Masur; Human Services' Fiscal Technician Brianne Spurlock; Human Services' Help Center and Clinical Unit Director Rebecca Salsbury; Human Services' Community Outreach Liaison Abigail Gerlach; Treasurer's Office Representative Carrie Beckett; WJPA reporter Joe Jasek; and resident. Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 2:04 p.m. and announced the meeting was being video and audio live streamed through YouTube and via the Commissioners' Facebook page. Mr. Sherman uitroduced Contract Manager and Senior Buyer Dalton Thompson from the Purchasing Department, who led the meeting in prayer. Mr. Sherman then introduced Veteran US Army Specialist Russell Lamp, who led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 1194, dated October 17, 2024. Moved by Ms. Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1194, as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mt. Sherman — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Before reading of the two proclamations, Mr. Sherman applauded, recognized and thanked Elections Director Melanie Ostrander and her team for the amazing job they did for the general election, for their calm demeanor and preparedness. Mr. Maggi also spoke of his appreciation for their expertise and professionalism composure demonstrated when there was a relentless barrage of questions. Ms. Janis added that she wished to thank the team for remaining professional amid short tempers and frustration while performing of their relatively thankless jobs. J 2442 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMfiLIN 1FU F.IUD8991KV _ WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Ms. Janis read a proclamation declaring November 2024 as Hunger & Homeless 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 Housing & Homelessness Coordinator Nicole Masur. Ms. Masur thanked the Board for their recognition and all their support of Human Services. She continued stating that hunger and homelessness are pressing issues throughout the community and spans ethnicity, age, gender and background. According to Ms. Masur, homelessness has increased by 50 percent over the past four years, and an estimated 20,000 community members struggle daily with security. Ms. Masur invited the community to participate in the meal and activities at the inaugural Washington County Harvest for Hope event at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Meadowlands on November 20, 2024. She thanked Neighbor to Neighbor of Southwestern PA, The Community Circle Food Pantry, local housing options team, and the DoubleTree by Hilton. �Ir. Maggi read a proclamation declaring November 11, 2024 as Veterans Day in Washington County. Moved by Mr. Maggi; seconded by Ms. Janis to approve the proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. After the vote, Ms. Janis thanked Mr. Maggi for his service. Accepting the proclamation was Veterans Affairs Director Dr. Bobbi Cumpston. Dr. Cumpston thanked the Board and stated that it's not just for those who wear the uniform, but those who support our veterans, like: Specialist Russell Lamp, who led the pledge of allegiance; VFW member organizations; honor guards, who go to the National Cemetery or local cemeteries to honor veterans who have passed. According to Dr. Cumpston, yearly veterans throughout the state receive $1.1 billion in disability claims, and county veterans receive a $23 million share, not including healthcare. She also told the audience that the county's (CBOC) Community -Based Outpatient Clinic is a fantastic resource for veterans, yet many do not know about it and asked for help to let veterans know. AGENDA COMMENTS None. COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSES None. 2443 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA 1MRLIMITED E1508491KV OLD BUSINESS CHANGE ORDER Solicitor Sweat recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, approve Change Order No. 1 with Eurovia Atlantic Coast, LLC of Pittsburgh, PA, for the Airport Southside Taxiway Project. The $214,921.92 is to be paid with grant funds, and the $11,004.20 will be funded with Act 13 Gas Lease monies. This change was reviewed and recommended by RACW and Gannett Fleming TranSystems, who are the engineers for the project. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving Change Order No. 1 with Eurovia Atlantic Coast in the total amount of $225,926.12. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CONTRACT PURCHASE Solicitor Sweat recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and the Courts, approve the purchase of audio equipment for Courtrooms 1, 2, 4 and 5 from Horizon Information Senices, Glenshaw, PA. Total cost of $44,290 will be paid from the Courts' IT budget. The proposed purchase will be paid via Costars, and therefore does not require bidding. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the purchase of audio equipment from Horizon Information Services, in the amount of $44,290. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2444 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the following board appointments: Pat Ross to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council; and Edward Martin, as a Farmer Director, and Nick Sherman, as the County Commissioner, to the Conservation District Board. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above -mentioned board appointments. 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 grant to the Mel Blount Youth Home in the amount of $116,744. Costs will be paid via American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the grant for the Mel Blount Youth Home in the amount of $116,744. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi — Before voting, Mr. Maggi stated that, "I am voting yes on this motion, but I want it noted in the meeting minutes that I have concerns about our process of distributing ARPA money. We need a definitive process to discuss projects such as this. This project appeared on our agenda yesterday and as far as I know, with no other discussion. I know there are other ARPA requests throughout the county that have not been discussed or put on the agenda. I vote Yes." Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, an agreement between the County and NAI Burns and Scalo as owner/representative for the new public safety building. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement between the County and NAI Burns and Scalo. 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, Ordinance No. 2024-01 authorizing the incurrence by the County of Washington of nonelectoral debt by the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series of 2024 in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12.5 million for the purpose of providing funds for and toward financing the costs of a new county public safety building, for other capital projects, and paying the costs of issuance of the bonds. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving Ordinance No. 2024-01. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi - No; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes. Motion carried. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Im .11MITED F1848491KV - Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Washington County Authority and the County of Washington for the transfer of property that presently includes the Courthouse Square Building, Garage, and County Jail where the future Justice Center and appurtenant facilities will be located. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Washington County Authority and the County of Washington. 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, a contract to Skelly and Loy in the amount of $37,600 to complete the NPDES Permit for the Washington County Fairgrounds. Costs will be paid with Fairgrounds Oil and Gas Funds. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the contract with Skelly and Loy in the amount of $37,600. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance and Probation Services, presented to the Board for their consideration, approval, and ratification, the application for a Continuing County Adult Probation and Parole Grant with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). The grant is effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and will be in the amount of $152,580. No county funds are required. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving and ratifying the PCCD grant application in the amount of $152,580, 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 with UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital for the provision of the Partners for Family Empowerment Program for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is $234,605.60, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital in the amount of $234,605.60, 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 Behavioral Health & Developmental Services, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a provider agreement with Frank C. Roney, Jr., Esq. to serve as the Mental Health Review Officer for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is for $25,000, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by his. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with Frank C. Roney, Jr., Esq., for the contract authorization amount of $25,000, 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. 2446 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS €I�,ii7�I�111��7�CTrlI�Ti1 �►i WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Chief Clerk, on behalf of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a provider agreement addendum with The CARE Center dba SPHS CARE Center for the Person -Centered Forensics Service Funding Initiative for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The contract authorization amount will be increased by $2,332 to $51,410, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with The CARE Center dba SPHS CARE Center for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, in the contract authorization amount of $51,410. 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 advertising for proposals for an owner's representative for construction management projects. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the advertising for proposals for an owner's representative for construction management projects. 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 advertising for proposals for workers' compensation services. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the advertising for proposals for workers' compensation services. 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 agreement addendum with Scalise Industries Corporation dba EMCOR Services Scalise Industries for the provision of a fire alarm system, maintenance, and upgrades, to include the newly obtained Tri-State Building. The cost will be $60,000 and will be effective from the date of agreement through December 31, 2024, with the option to extend for two additional two-year periods. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement addendum with Scalise Industries for a total cost of $60,000, effective from the date of agreement through December 31, 2024. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2447 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Public Defender, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a professional services attorney consulting agreement with Paul Charles Schneider, Esq. Mr. Schneider will provide legal representation for clients charged with serious criminal offenses. The agreement will be effective November 7, 2024 through December 31, 2025, in the amount of $86,645, and will be funded with the Indigent Defense Grant and PCCD Subgrant Award. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Paul Charles Schneider, Esq., in the amount of $86,645, effective November 7, 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 Purchasing and the District Attorney, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, an agreement with Thomson Reuters for the provision of CLEAR for Law Enforcement Plus subscriptions to users within the District Attorney's office. This agreement includes a monthly fee of $200.51 for the first year, $210.54 for the second year and $221.07 for the final year, and will be effective December 1, 2024, for a 36-month period. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Thomson Reuters in the monthly amount of $200.51 for the first year, $210.54 for the second year and $221.07 for the final year, and will be effective December 1, 2024. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Lone Pine resident Camille Papia, who served as a volunteer poll watcher assigned to Donora #5, said she wasn't excited about her assignment. She continued, encouraging everyone to volunteer and see our election process in action. She said she was trained and met people she would have never met, learned about Donora and was amazed at how hard the poll workers work. COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE Mr. Sherman thanked the Elections Department, Judges' Offices, poll workers, volunteers and all who are involved in the preservation of the democratic process. SOLICITOR'S REPORT Solicitor Sweat requested tax refunds in the amount of $11,393.31. Cycle J Tax Refunds - 11 /7/24 - Meeting No. 1195 Morgan 5901lewitt 120-008-00- 2024 $5.95 11/5/2024 Bruce W & Ave Washington PA 15.301 Canton �p_p0�1-17 Felicia 1� RLM 30 S 130-013-00- 2024 $49.53 11/5/2024 IIoldings Washington St Donora 13A 15033 Carroll 00 0015 02 LLc. Donald 183 Liberty 140-014-02- 2024 $90.20 11/5/2024 Charles A & Blvd Canonsburg PA 15317 Cecil 01-1 i042-00 Brenda S 2024 $95.97 11/5/2024 Gensler Ned 203 Liberty Canonsburg PA 15317 Cecil 140-014-02- A & Carol R Blvd (12-0002-00 Mcreuri 1479 Network 140-015-06- 2024 $105.73 11/5/2024 Brett A & Dr Canonsburg PA 15317 Cecil 00 0038 00 Audrey MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS imE LJMITm P1808491KV WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Cycle J Tax Refunds - 11 /7/24 - Meeting No. 1195 Holl2024 $1,466.51 11/5/2024 LLCynne Club Druntry 0 Pittsburgh PA 15241 Cecil 0- 012- i � 0-11010-00 Two — 2024 $9.295.97 11/5/2024 Hundred Seventy Five 'I) S. Clark tit Chicago IL, 60603 Cecil 140-010-00- W-0008-42 Tech Fee Brownlee 1461 270-013-00- 2024 $31.20 11/5/2024 David L & Burnsville Claysville PA 15323 East Finley (M)-0003-07 Ashley F Ridge Rd Blamer Paul 129 Ffeather l 520-001-30- 2024 S87.63 11/5/2024 Arthur& Dr Canonsburg PA 15317 L Strabane W 0028 00 Staci Stanek Luzanski 205 Spruce 520-001-31- 2024 $57.63 11/5/2024 Brian Lane P Canonsburg PA 15317 N Strabane 00 0002 03 Michael Reasey 317 Spindle 520-013-26- 2024 $106.93 11/5/2024 Robert N & Court Canonsburg PA 15317 N Strabane W-0173-00 F,mily C TOTAL $11,393.31 ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 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, November 21, 2024, in this room. The Salary Board Meeting was canceled. Retirement Board immediately followed this meeting. All County offices will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observation of Veterans Day. There being no further business, Chairman Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 2:32 p.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SSUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 6ldCit'�G1C p' o�oZ , 2024 r ATTEST: CHIEF CLE