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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-06_Commissioners' Minutes No. 1201_APPROVED 2493 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMB LIMITEIQ E1aQH42IKy_ Minute No. 1201 February 6, 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 (via Zoom), 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 Assistants Heather Wilhelm, Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi; Human Services Administrator Dr.John Tamiggi and Deputy Administrator Tiffany Milovac;Human Resources Director Andrea Johnston;Controller Heather Sheatler and Deputy Controller Brittany Mosco;Recorder of Deeds Carrie Perrell;Veterans Affairs Director Dr. Bobbi Cumpston;US Army Veteran Melissa Six of Washington;Chaplain Gary Gibson representing the Washington Health System; Sheriff Anthony Andronas; and WJPA journalist Joe Jasek. 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 Chaplain Gary Gibson representing the Washington Health System,who led the meeting in prayer. Mr. Maggi then introduced US Army Veteran Melissa Six of Washington,who led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 1200, dated January 23, 2025. Moved by Ms.Janis;seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1200, 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 Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of the Planning Commission, recommended the Board approve an amended Division Order with Range Resources for the Augustine D 11H Unit with the decimal interest 0.00034115. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the amended Division Order with Range Resources. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2494 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA 1MEi11�d�91.K�L Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of the Planning Commission,recommended the Board approve an amended Division Order with Range Resources for the Augustine F 12H Unit with the decimal interest 0.00085133. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the amended Division Order with Range Resources. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington,recommended the Board approve the recommended addendum to the First Energy agreement for the Southside Taxiway Project in the amount of$6,287.61.The addendum includes a Statement of Compliance,additional junction box and electrical work. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the recommended addendum to the First Energy agreement for the Southside Taxiway Project,in the amount of$6,287.61. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing, as per Section 1805 of the County Code governing the sale or disposition of personal property of the County,recommended the Board authorize a resolution for the donation of three desks from Washington County to be utilized by the North Strabane Twp. Police,who had formerly requested the donation, completed the "Application for Donation," and had met all required criteria Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr.Maggi approving the donation of three desks from Washington County to the North Strabane Twp. Police. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing, as per Section 1805 of the County Code governing the sale or disposition of personal property of the County,recommended the Board authorize a resolution for the donation of a backhoe from Washington County to be utilized by the Washington County Fairgrounds,who had formerly requested the donation, completed the"Application for Donation," and had met all required criteria Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the donation of a backhoe from Washington County to the Washington County Fairgrounds. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2495 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMB LJM1TE0_.E1=f W1xv NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a resolution approving the 2025 Local Share Account program as recommended by the LSA Review Committee. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the 2025 LSA program recommendations. 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, the adoption of an ordinance,pursuant to Act 48 of 2024, 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 adoption of the above- mentioned ordinance. 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, payment to Scantek in the amount of$5,750 for the purpose of placing scanned naturalization documents in the county's Laserfiche repository and making them available to constituents via the public web portal. The cost will be paid via the Record Improvement Fund and no County funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the payment to Scantek in the amount of$5,750. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance and Human Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a renewal agreement with SPHS Connect, Inc. for permanent supportive housing services to eligible homeless individuals and families.The agreement in the amount of$16,334,will be for the period of January 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025, and includes unreimbursed costs for the period of December 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. This will be funded by Act 13 funds. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the enewal agreement with SPHS Connect in the amount of$16,334, for the period of January 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025, inclusive of unreimbursed costs mentioned above. 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, the final year-end contract adjustment agreements with The CARE Center and Centerville Clinics for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. The contract authorization amount will be increased to $1,352,944,and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the fmal year-end contract adjustment agreements with The CARE Center and Centerville Clinics for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, for an increased contract authorization amount of$1,352,944. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman-Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2496 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA __1 IIH UML1LD L1d04R1KV._ Chief Clerk, on behalf of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the final year-end contract adjustment agreements with Healing Bridges (mental health and intellectual disabilities) for the period of July 1,2023 through June 30,2024. The contract authorization amount will be increased to $55,634, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the final year-end contract adjustment agreements with Healing Bridges for the period of July 1,2023 through June 30, 2024, for an increased contract authorization amount of$55,634. 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, a shelter agreement with Shri Ranchhodji Associates, (Motel 6/Days Inn) for emergency shelter hotel vouchers for eligible homeless residents for the period of February 6, 2025 through June 30,2025. The contract authorization will not exceed$30,000,which will be paid through the PA Department of Human Services' Homeless Assistance Program (HAP). No county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis,seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the shelter agreement with Shri Ranchhodji Associates for the period of February 6,2025 through June 30, 2025, for a contract authorization amount not to exceed$30,000. 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 recommended purchases of a utility tractor/mower and loader, and boom mower from Middletown Tractor at a discount greater than the 5 percent set forth in the agreement of record with Parks and Recreation. The total cost of both is $132,438.95 and will be paid with gas and oil lease funds. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-mentioned purchases at a total cost of$132,438.95. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi- Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman- Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the authorization to advertise for a 14-unit T-Hangar at the county airport. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the advertisement for a 14-unit T-Hangar. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2497 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA 1t4 L1hd1TFD FiflQfjA 1KV Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Information Technology,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a 36-month agreement with Comcast Business to replace the pro package with a fiber connection for Public Safety's airport location at a cost of$613.95/month, plus a one-tune installation charge of$199. This agreement will continue for three years,unless cancelled providing a 30-day written notice, and will be paid through Public Safety's operating budget. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Comcast Business for the above-mentioned costs. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman-Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, an agreement with TranSystems in the amount of$136,655 for the design of a 14-unit T-Hangar at the county airport, which will be 90 percent funded with FAA monies,and the remaining 10 percent with state BOA funds. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with TranSystems in the amount of$136,655. 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, a pest control agreement with Stegenga Pest Control,based on their per treatment cost (ranging from $35-$200) and will be paid by the individual department operating budgets.This agreement will be effective date of agreement through January 31,2026, with four additional one-year automatic renewals,unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the agreement. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Stegenga Pest Control, effective date of agreement through January 31,2026. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman-Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Elections,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, an agreement for pickup and delivery services to All Ways Moving at a rate of$165/hr. per truck with two movers.This agreement will be effective February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026,with two additional one-year automatic extensions,unless otherwise terminated pursuant to a 30-day written notice. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with All Ways Moving at a rate of$165/hr. per truck, effective February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman-Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2498 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR L 1UUEn E18Q&4$.1,KV Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Public Safety,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, an agreement with Tower Services Unlimited,Inc.This agreement will provide engineering services on an as-needed,according to submitted hourly rates.This agreement will be effective February 1,2025 through January 31, 2026,with options to extend for two additional one-year periods. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Tower Services, effective February 1,2025 through January 31,2026. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman-Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Chief of Staff,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, an agreement with Michael Baker International, Inc., to provide consulting and engineering services at their 2025 hourly rates. This contract will be effective date of agreement for a period of one year,with options to extend. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Michael Baker International, effective date of agreement for a period of one year. Roll call vote taken: Mr.Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Corrections,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, an agreement with Butler County for housing adult offenders, on an as- needed basis as per agreement conditions,including$60/day per inmate,plus transportation and medical expenses to be paid from Corrections' operating budget. Note:This renewal agreement is contingent upon Prison Board approval. Moved by Ms.Janis,seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Butler County on an as-needed basis as per agreement conditions. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Elections,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval,the purchase of a 2025 Ram Promaster van from Woltz and Wind Ford at a cost of$43,000.The requested vehicle would be purchased via Costars 13,and therefore does not require bidding. The proposed vehicle will be funded through the Elections Integrity Grant. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the purchase of a 2025 Ram Promaster van from Woltz and Wind Ford at a cost of$43,000. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman-Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2499 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Planning Commission,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the purchase of four (4) 2025 electric vehicles and charging stations from Woltz and Wind Ford for use throughout the county.The requested vehicles would be purchased via Costars 13, and therefore do not require bidding. The proposed vehicles will be funded from the Department of Energy's (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program Grant. • Two (2) 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning AWD Super Crew Pro—emergency responder vehicles —$52,215/each, total of$104,43 • One (1) 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning AWD Super Crew Pro—municipal work vehicle— $53,990 • One (1) 2025 Ford Mustang AWD - $39,985 Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the purchase of the above- mentioned vehicles from Woltz and Wind Ford. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman-Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Elections,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the 2025 election services warranty license, maintenance,and support fees with Election Systems & Software (ES&S) at a cost of$246,230. The proposed purchase is in accordance with the pricing on PA State Contract/Costars 39 and therefore does not require bidding. The total cost will be derived from Elections' Operating Budget. Note: This is year one of a five-year agreement. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the 2025 election services warranty license,maintenance, and support fees with ES&S at a cost of$246,230. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes; Mr. Sherman-Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Recorder of Deeds Carrie Perrell made some public service announcement. Initially, she warned the public about a scam/fraud for home warranties, saying there was a very vague postcard being disseminated via the mail. She said it looks official,but it is not and noted she had reported the scam to the Better Business Bureau. Secondly, she told the public about how many new homeowners are pressured into spending way more than is necessary for copies of individual deeds. She said her office will provide those copies to any county property owner for 50-cents per page,which is generally around $2. Lastly, she wanted the public to know her office has an alert system, that is free of charge and only requires registration on how you would like to be notified (via text,mail, etc.). The system will let property owners know if there is something filed with your property. To sign up for this system, she advised to go to the county's website and on the Recorder of Deeds' page,look for the alert system provided by a company called Landex. She also noted her department would have a booth at the county's upcoming (March 12, 2025) Real Estate Expo. COMMISSIONERS'RESPONSE Mr. Maggi asked Ms. Perrell how to sign up for the alert system. Mr. Sherman thanked Ms.Perrell for her diligence and coming to the meetings to interact with the public and show them who they have voted for and what her department does. 2500 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IM131JMI-MO EIB08491Ky SOLICITOR'S REPORT None. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held at 10 AM on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, following the Agenda Meeting to discuss personnel.The regularly scheduled Salary Board will immediately follow this meeting. The next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners'meeting will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, February 20, 2025,in this room. The Board of Commissioners'Blood Donation Drive will be held from 8 AM-1:30 PM on Thursday, February 13, 2025,in this room. Please see flyers in the back of the room. All county offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2025 in observance of Presidents'Day. There being no further business, Chairman Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:24 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: /6y'ry�� � 52025 ATTEST: CHIEF CL K