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Home My WebLink About2025-01-23_Commissioners' Minutes No. 1200_APPROVED MINUTE BOOK 2487 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Minute No. 1200 January 23, 2025 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;Public Affairs Director Patrick Geho;Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin and Administrative Assistant Heather Wilhelm;Administrative Assistants Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi;Human Services Administrator Dr.John Tamiggi and Deputy Administrator Tiffany Milovac; Human Resources Director Andrea Johnston;Controller Heather Sheader and Deputy Controller Brittany Mosco;Veterans Affairs Director Dr. Bobbi Cumpston; US Army Veteran Brady Brooks of Washington; Reverend Tom Moore, Center Presbyterian Church;Joanna Dragon,Program Supervisor, STAARS. 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 Human Services Administrator Dr.John Tamiggi,who led the meeting in prayer. Mr. Maggi then introduced US Army Veteran Brady Brooks of Washington,who led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Sherman also congratulated Dr. Tamiggi and his wife on the birth of their new baby boy. He also acknowledged Reverend Tom Moore,who was slated to say the prayer,but was held up with traffic. Mr. Sherman thanked him for coming out and for all the great things he and his congregation do over in Peter's Township,calling Reverend Moore a true gift. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 1199, dated January 9, 2025. Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1199, 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 January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month 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. Accepting the proclamation was Joanna Dragon,Program Supervisor, STOP. Ms. Dragon spoke about her team of prosecution,law enforcement,victim service providers and other community partners who ensure area victims get linked to the necessary resources to support them. She thanked partners in the audience and reminded everyone of the human trafficking hotline. For more information, she said to Google Washington County Human Trafficking for access to a myriad of services. AGENDA COMMENTS None. .2488 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA INIR I,II01ILU E180 A IKl. COMMISSIONERS'RESPONSES None. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and Human Services,recommended the Board award the application for Emergency Childcare Center Operator to the Childcare Group. The agreement will be effective date of implementation through scope-of-work completion,unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the terms of the agreement or a 30-day's written notice. This project will be implemented as a proactive response to the County's Childcare Feasibility study. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi awarding the application for e Emergency Childcare Center Operator to the Childcare Group. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and Aging Services,recommended the Board approve a cost increase with KoolKleen,Murrysville, PA, to submit county inspection paperwork to the Fire Marshall for kitchen hood cleaning,at a total rate of$415/exhaust cleaning, and a compliance engine submission fee of$18. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a cost increase with KoolKleen for the above-mentioned rates and fees. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2489 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMB L_IMEED F19L)491KV NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk requested the board amend the agenda to add Item O in under New Business section. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-mentioned agenda revision. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi-Yes;Nis.Janis -Yes; Mr. Sherman -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the following board reappointments: County Authority Board: Ernie Bencheck and Peter Cameron;BHDS Advisory Board: Emily Stavow-Pleasa and Deborah Mahoney;CYS Advisory Board: Brandi Miller;Farmland Preservation Board:Jeremy Matinko,Wayne Hunnell, Richard Shriver and Bill Iams, as the Chairman;Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC): Ronald Sicchitano,Kathleen Fischer, Jeremy Rice, Max Oravetz,Dale Starr,Dan Harvey, and Joe Jasek;Planning Commission:William Minor;and the appointment of Clyde Wilhelm to the County Housing Authority Board. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-mentioned board reappointments. 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, authorization for the Solicitor to prepare and advertise an ordinance that will permit the Tax Claim Bureau to charge a processing fee of$250/transaction for properties purchased at a tax sale or mortgage foreclosure sale. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-mentioned Tax Claim Bureau processing fee change. 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 the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Inc.,in the amount of$4,000 to provide group tours of the Washington County Courthouse.This agreement will be effective January 1,2025 through December 31, 2025. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement between Washington County and the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum in the amount of$4,000, 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 the Planning Commission,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the certification of funds collected in 2024 from Clean and Green Rollback taxes, and reserve in a restricted account for Farmland Preservation Easement purchases in the amount of$30,178. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the certification of funds collected in 2024 from Clean and Green Rollback taxes in the amount of $30,178. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2490 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA kIv1R I�MdTED 8 1SS58AQIWV Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance and Probation Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a personal service agreement with Scott Berry for the provision of alcohol highway safety school instruction. The agreement is in the amount of$500/per 12'/2 hour class completion. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the personal service agreement with Scott Berry in the amount of$500/per 12.5-hour class completion. 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 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as negotiated between the County of Washington and SEIU Local 668 regarding Department of Public Safety—TCOs.The parties agree to apply a provision in which the probationary period be waived for a full-time TCO who completed a probationary period as a part-time TCO immediately prior to being promoted to a frill-time TCO position. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-mentioned MOU between the County of Washington and SEIU Local 668. 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 Adelphoi Village to provide Aggression Replacement Training for youth ages 12-17 for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is for$50,000, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with Adelphoi Village in the total contract authorization 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, funding for a one-time opioid settlement to Gateway Rehabilitation Center for the purpose of purchasing urgently needed kitchen equipment for Lighthouse for Men's residents in the OUD Treatment Program. The requested amount is for$3,510, and no county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the funding for a one-tune opioid settlement to Gateway Rehabilitation Center in the amount of$3,510. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Human Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the authorization to advertise for application acceptance for Opioid Settlement Fund Dispersions—Phase II. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the authorization to advertise for application acceptance for Opioid Settlement Fund Dispersions—Phase II. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 2491 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMH I JUiIT1-0 FjBOR491KV Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Housing& Homelessness Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the authorization to advertise for proposals for Rapid Rehousing programs (RRH). Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the authorization to advertise for proposals for Rapid Rehousing programs (RRH). Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Housing&Homelessness Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the authorization to advertise for proposals for Permanent Supportive Housing programs (PSH). Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the authorization to advertise for proposals for Permanent Supportive Housing programs (PSH). 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 bids for Hall 1 restrooms at the Fairgrounds. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the authorization to advertise for bids for Hall 1 restrooms at the Fairgrounds. 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 agreement with Comcast Business for internet, security, and connection services at the Public Safety airport location. Costs will include a one-time installation charge of$99.95 and monthly charges of$219.99 for year one, $249.99 for year two,and$299.99 for year three. The agreement will continue for three years unless cancelled by providing a 30-day's written notice and will be paid from Public Safety's operating budget. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Comcast Business for the above-mentioned fees. 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, an agreement with Isiminger's Auto Service for towing services at the recommended rates. All work is to be done based on time and materials, on an as-needed basis. The agreement will be effective date of agreement and will continue until terminated with a 30-day's written notice. • Service Rates —Towing—$125/hookup, $4/mile after five miles Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Isiminger's Auto Service. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2492 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA 1Mi3 Llf�9fTEQ EiB4t349tKV Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, an addendum to our existing real estate expo marketing agreement with Drive Marketing. This addendum will extend the term of the agreement through March 31, 2025, and provide a payment process for third party services and advertisements in conducting the real estate expo in addition to setting a not to exceed budget.The term of the addendum shall be in effect through March 31,2025,unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the terms and conditions of our current agreement. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the addendum to extend the term of the agreement with Drive Marketing, effective through March 31, 2025. 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 None. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday,January 21, 2025, following the Agenda Meeting to discuss personnel.The regularly scheduled Salary Board will immediately follow this meeting,and the Sinking Fund will be after the Salary Board. The next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners'meeting will be held at 10AM on Thursday, February 6,2025,in this room. There being no further business, Chairman Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:19 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 7 _, 2025 1 f ATTEST: CHIEF CLERVI