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Minute No. 1194
October 17, 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;
Controller Heather Sheatler and Deputy Controller Brittany Mosco; Reverend Ken Custer from Grace United
Methodist Church; Deputy Sheriff Shawn hief; Clerk of Courts Ray Phillips; Human Services Administrator
Dr. John Tamiggi and Deputy Administrator Tiffany Milovac; and Fxecutive Director, the Redevelopment
Authority of the County of Washington Bob Griffin.
Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 10:01 a.m. and announced the
meeting was being video and audio live streamed through YouTube and via the Commissioners'
Facebook page.
Mr. Sherman introduced Reverend Ken Custer from Grace United Methodist Church, who led
the meeting in prayer.
Mr. Sherman then introduced Deputy Sheriff and US Army Veteran Shawn hief, who led with
the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 1193, dated October 3, 2024.
Moved by Ms. Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1193, 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
None.
COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSES
None.
OLD BUSINESS
BID AWARDS
Solicitor Sweat recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and Planning, 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.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi awarding bid #092424-CCC to AIMS
Construction & Remodeling for the date of agreement through project completion for the submitted
project price of $88,762.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor Sweat recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and Planning, 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.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi awarding bid #100824-HC7 to Alex E. Paris
Contracting Company for the date of agreement through project completion for the submitted project
price of $ $272,000.
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 District Attorney,
approve the purchase of 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.
Moved by Ibis. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above -mentioned purchase from
908 Devices for the estimated cost of $184,546.40.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
DONATIONS
Pursuant to Section 1805 of the County Code governing the sale or disposition of personal
property- of the County, Solicitor Sweat recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, authorize a
resolution for the donation of a Case backhoe, to be utilized at county parks, from the Redevelopment
Authority of the County of Washington, which has formerly requested the donation and completed
the "Application for Donation" and has met all required criteria.
Moved by leis. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi, authorizing the resolution for the donation
of the Case back -hoe from the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington to
Washington County.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ibis. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Pursuant to Section 1805 of the County Code governing the sale or disposition of personal
property of the County, Solicitor Sweat recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, authorize a
resolution for the donation of a TLC Roku TV, to be utilized in any conference room at the
Crossroads Building, from the Penn State Extension, which has formerly requested the donation and
completed the "Application for Donation" and has met all required criteria.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mt. Maggi, authorizing the resolution for the donation
of the TLC Roku TV from the Penn State Extension to Washington County.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the appointment
of Dipesh Patel to the Housing Authority Board and the reappointment of Brandi Miller to the CYS
Advisory Board.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above -mentioned
board appointment and reappointment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Controller, presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval, 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.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Michael Clarke,
Esq. in the amount of $300/month, effective October 17, 2024,
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk requested the Board consideration rescinding 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.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi rescinding and reinstating the 911 system
maintenance agreement dated March 1, 2024, with MRA, Inc.
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, Addendum No. 2 to
the original agreement between the County and the Washington County Authority. This Addendum
will 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 receive a credit for their monthly stipend against their debt obligation to the County.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving Addendum No. 2 to the original
agreement between the County and the Washington County Authority.
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 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.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the cell tower lease agreement with the
City of Washington.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Planning Commission, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, an agreement with Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) 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.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with SPC, reflecting a
$17,784 reimbursement and a $4,446 in -kind match respectively.
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 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.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal of the contract with The
Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center, 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 Behavioral Health & Developmental Services, presented to the
Board for their consideration and approval, 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.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with
BHC/Advanced Services in the amount of $233,703, 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 Human Services, presented to the Board for their consideration, and
approval, 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.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with the Washington
County Transportation Authority in the amount of $241,078 for the period of July 1, 2023 through
June 30, 2024.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Services, presented to the Board for their consideration, and
approval, 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.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the recommended provider
agreements in the total amount of $159,000 for the period of July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA $48,00000
Blueprints $111,000.00
TOTAL $159,000.00
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Services, presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval, 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 fiends are required.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Southwestern
Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging in the amount of $50,000 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 and
approval, 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.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Domestic Violence
Services of Southwestern PA in the amount of $13,500 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 Purchasing and the Planning Commission, presented to the Board
for their consideration and approval, the advertising for proposals for farmland preservation
surveying services.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the advertising for proposals
for farmland preservation surveying services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Courts, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, the advertising for proposals for office space leasing or procurement
for MDJs Kanalis and Porter.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the advertising for proposals for office
space leasing or procurement for MDJs Kanalis and Porter.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Planning Commission, presented to the Board
for their consideration and approval, the authorization to advertise for the rebidding of the
Winter JMPP.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the advertising for the rebidding of
the Winter JMPP.
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 legal books and publications for the courts.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the advertising for proposals for legal
books and publications for the courts.
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, a service agreement with Comcast Business for internet services at a
total monthly cost of $122.90, plus 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.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Comcast Business
at a total monthly cost of $122.90, plus a one-time installation fee of $99.95.
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 service agreement with Comcast Business for video and voice service at
a total monthly cost of $128.70, plus 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.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Comcast Business
at a total monthly cost of $128.70, plus a one-time installation fee of $265.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Information Technology, presented to the Board for
their consideration and approval, a service agreement with Comcast Business for internet and voice
service at a total monthly cost of $322.89, plus 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.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Comcast Business
at a total monthly cost of $322.89, plus a one-time installation fee of $99.95.
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, a renewal agreement with Ideal Integrations for the provision of
DUO MFA providing a multifactor login for the county's 900 users for email, VPN, privileged access,
and remote desktop services. The monthly recurring cost of $5,601.89 will be paid with the IT
Operating Budget.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal agreement with Ideal
Integrations at a total monthly cost of $5,601.89.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE
None.
SOLICITOR'S REPORT
Solicitor Sweat requested tax refunds in the amount of $2,762.10.
Cycle I Tax Refunds - 10/17/24 -
Meeting No. 1194
YEAR AMOUNT NAME ADDRESS CITI
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2U24 $40.25 IIOME IIENDERSON WASIIINGTON
PA 15301 CANTON
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MCCONNF_LL 380
140-006-00-
2024 $135.97 TRAILS LLC SOUL HPOIN'TT' CANONSBURG
PA 15317 CECIL
00 0061-00
BLVD, STF-400
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1109 KEENAN
MONONGAI IELA
430-012-00-
2024
$110.50
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NEW EAGLE
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15063
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2024
$85.73
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375 KINDER RD
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PA
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490-004-09-
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99-0227-07
2024
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WASHINGTON 95 WEST BEAU i WASHING'TON 720-006-00-
2024 $59.53 COUNTY C/O WASHINGTON PA 115301
FINANCE DIR ST; SUITE 430 2ND W OU-cxrila-UU
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MUIJ, AR771UR 3n CENi'RAL WASHINGTON 760-002-00-
2024 $120.55 W R 1VE WASHINGTON Pd 15301 61'H W 04W13-00
TOTAL 2,762.10
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.
There being no further business, Chairman Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:17 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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