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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-21_Commissioners' Minutes No. 1196_APPROVEDI I 2449 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED E1808,191KV Minute No. 1196 November 21, 2024 The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in Public Fleeting 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 Gard, Sweat; Chief of Staff Daryl Price; Public Affairs Director Patrick Geho; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin and Administrative Assistant Debbie Corson; Administrative Assistants Heather Wilhelm, Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi; Human Services Administrator Dr. John Tamiggi; Human Resources Director Andrea Johnston; Public Defender's Office Representative Deborah Dellorso; Rev. Dr. Renny Domske from The Church of the Covenant; Veteran US Army Sgt. Alan Stevens from Tridelphia, WV; W_JPA reporter Joe Jasek; leaders and several Boy Scouts from Avella. Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m.. and announced the meeting was being video and audio live streamed through YouTube and via the Commissioners' Facebook page. Mr. Sherman introduced Rev. Dr. Renny Domske from The Church of the Covenant, who led the meeting in prayer. Mr. Maggi then introduced US Army Veteran Sgt. Alan Stevens from Tridelphia, WV, who led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 1195, dated November 7, 2024. Moved by Ms. Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1195, 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' RESPONSE'S None. OLD BUSINESS None. 2450 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS :�•,. WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk, on behalf of the District Attorney, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the cost of training, lodging, and all travel related fees, within the rules of the County's travel policy, for John Friedmann to attend a Washington County Bar Association conference on December 12-15, 2024, in Jekyll Island, GA. The cost will be approximately $3,000 and will be paid from the D..A.'s operating budget. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the travel costs in the approximate amount of $3,000. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mt. Sherman - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the entering into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement (IGA) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Washington County Land Bank, the County of Washington, the California Borough, and the California Area School District for the purpose of participating in the County Hand Bank. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the entering into the IGA and 1\10U with the Washington County Land Bank, the California Borough, and the California Area School District. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi - Yes; leis. 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 revised Washington County Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy. Policy updates include additions from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the revised Washington County Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy. Roll call vote taken: �Ir. 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 Valley Youth House for placement services for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is $150,000, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with Valley Youth House in the amount of $150,000, 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, a purchase of service agreement with Hickton & Stein Law Group, LLC to represent Children & Youth Services for dependency cases in Juvenile Court for the period of November 12, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Services will be billed at $375/hour, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the purchase of service agreement with Hickton & Stein Law Group, in the amount of $375/hour, effective November 12, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2451 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMaI IM17FQ rjS0 4gjKV Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children & Youth Services, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a provider agreement with Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Services, Inc. to provide a residential drug and alcohol treatment program to adolescent males for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is $100,000, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Ma' approving the provider agreement with Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Services in the amount is $100,000, for the period of Julv 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 the Mental Health Association of Washington County to implement the Person -Centered Forensics Service Initiative for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is $1215136, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with the Mental Health Association of Washington County in the amount is $121,136, 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 addendum with Pathways of Southwestern PA, Inc. to add the service of Community Participation Support for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount will be increased to $78,874, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement addendum with Pathways of Southwestern PA in the amount is $78,874, 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, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the advertising for bids for expanding the Crossroads Building parking lot. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the advertising for bids for expanding the Crossroads Building parking lot. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi — Yes; Ms. Janis — Yes; Mr. Sherman — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2452 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA I RLIMITED FIU0849tKV Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Information Technology, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, an addendum to the financial services system agreement with Tyler Technologies to remove the recommended SaaS modules. An invoice credit will be applied in the amount of $24,447 for the period of October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the addendum to the financial services system agreement with Tyler Technologies in the credited amount of $24,447, for the period of October 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, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the termination of the ATM space lease agreement with Frick Financial Federal Credit Union. Termination will be effective as of December 8, 2024, in compliance with the 30-day notice period required by the agreement. Moved by Ms. Janis. Before seconding the motion, Mr. Maggi asked for clarification as to the removal of the ATM. Mr. Sherman assured him the reason for terminating the lease for the current ATM is so they can remove the ATM in the Courthouse Square building and place it in the lobby of the Crossroads Building. Mr. Maggi then agreed and seconded Ms. Janis' motion approving the termination of the ATM space lease agreement with Frick Financial Federal Credit Union, effective as of December 8, 2024. 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 professional services consulting agreement with Eric Williams, from Cvber Consultancy Group, LLC for the purpose of providing advanced networking administration and firewall support at the rate of $145/hour, on an as -needed basis. The total cost will not exceed $20,000/year. Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the professional services consulting agreement with Eric Williams at the cost of $145/hour, with a total cost not exceeding $20,000/year. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, presented to the Board for their consideration and adoption, a resolution approving the proposed amendments and budget revisions, for FY 2021-2023, to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs, which are part of the county's consolidated and annual action plan. Moved by Ibis. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggl adopting the resolution approving the proposed amendments and budget revisions, for FY 2021-2023 to the CDBG and HOME programs. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi - Yes; Ms. Janis - Yes; Mr. Sherman - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE None. 2453 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA SOLICITOR'S REPORT None. i ANNOUNCEMENT'S The next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesdav, December 4, 2024, in this room. Today's Salary Board Meeting was canceled. All County offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024 and Friday, November 29, 2024 in observation of Thanksgiving. There being no further business, Chairman Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 6:44 p.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: --7) -�r,�-ems , 2024 ATTEST: CHIEF CLE