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Minute No. 1203 March 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; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin and
Administrative Assistants Debbie Corson, Heather Wilhelm and Casey Grealish; Human Services
Administrator Dr.John Tamiggi and Deputy Administrator Tiffany Milovac;Human Resources
Director Andrea Johnston;Administrative Deputy Controller Heather Sheader and Deputy
Controller Brittany Mosco;Recorder of Deeds Carrie Perrell; Clerk of Courts Ray Phillips;Veterans
Affairs Director Dr. Bobbi Cumpston; US Navy Veteran Dorland Anderson of Washington;Rev.
Benjamin Libert of First United Presbyterian Church;WJPA journalist Joe Jasek, and Observer-
Reporter journalist Mike Jones.
Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 10:02 a.m. and announced the
meeting was being video, and audio live streamed through YouTube and via the Commissioners'
Facebook page.
Mr. Sherman introduced Rev. Benjamin Libert of First United Presbyterian Church,who led
the meeting in prayer.
Mr. Maggi then introduced US Navy Veteran Dorland Anderson of Washington,who led
with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Sherman then called upon Veterans Affairs Director Dr. Bobbi Cumpston,who read a
bio of US Army Veteran Brady Brooks,who was scheduled to deliver the pledge of allegiance at
today's meeting but passed away suddenly. She spoke about his many accomplishments, dedication
and service to the area's veterans. She continued, saying he will be remembered for volunteering to
help set up the AMVets headquarters Post 72347 in Washington County,as a leading member of the
American Legion,VFW, and was part of a group organizing veteran banners in Washington.The
project will launch on Memorial Day in his honor, according to Dr. Cumpston.
Mr. Maggi noted Mr. Brady would be sorely missed by the entirety of the veteran's
community throughout the region, saying he was "quite a force here in Washington County."
Mr. Sherman called for a moment of silence in his honor.
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 1202, dated February 20, 2025.
Moved by Ms.Janis;seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1202, 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.
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OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and the Planning Commission, recommended the
Board extend the agreement for farmland appraisals to Trustmark Real Estate Services,Aliquippa,
PA, at a total cost of$3,000/appraisal. This contract will be effective from date of agreement
through December 31, 2025,with no remaining options to extend.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the extension of the agreement for
farmland appraisals to Trustmark Real Estate Services at a total cost of$3,000/appraisal, effective
from date of agreement through December 31,2025.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing,recommended the Board approve an addendum to
the agreement with Allegheny Strategy Partners,Brockway,PA, extending our professional services
agreement through February 28, 2026,with a$600 monthly increase,under the same terms and
conditions of the original agreement.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the addendum to the agreement with
Allegheny Strategy Partners through February 28, 2026,with a$600 monthly increase.
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
Jason Theakston to the Wheeling Creek Watershed Commission and the reappointments of Emily
Plesa, Deborah Mahoney,and Apryl Shiffler to the Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
(BHDS) Advisory Board.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-mentioned
board appointment and 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, adoption of the
resolution in support of increasing the federal black lung benefit rates for disabled miners.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the resolution in support of
increasing the federal black lung benefit rates for disabled miners.
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 and approval, a renewal grant agreement,including attachments,with the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,Juvenile Court Judges' Commission for the Juvenile Probation
Services grant program. The agreement is in the amount of$250,889 and will be for the period of
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and no county funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal grant agreement and
attachments with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,Juvenile Court Judges' Commission in the
amount of$250,889, 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, provider agreement with Summit School, Inc. dba Summit Academy to
provide students with a structured educational program,which includes a collaborative youth
empowerment team to create and evaluate individualized service plans (ISPs) for the period of
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount is $180,000, and no
additional county funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with Summit
School in the amount of$180,000, 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.
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Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children&Youth Services,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, a provider agreement with Clear Vision Residential Treatment Services,
Inc. to provide a residential program serving adjudicated delinquents and dependents.The program
will include structured schooling and support for pregnant youth for the period of July 1, 2024
through June 30,2025. The contract authorization amount is $80,000, and no additional county
funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with Clear
Vision Residential Treatment Services for the contract authorization amount of$80,000, 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 Behavioral Health&Developmental Services,presented to the
Board for their consideration and approval, the recommended mid-year contract adjustment
agreement with the Mental Health Association of Washington County in the adjusted amount of
$1,344,268 for the period of July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, and no additional county
funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with Mental
Health Association of Washington County for the adjusted amount of$1,344,268, for the period of
July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024.
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, the hosting of the Second Annual Road to Recovery Symposium on October 9, 2025.
All expenses incurred will be covered by opioid settlement monies and sponsorships. Costs will not
exceed$10,000, and no county funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving use of opioid settlement funds of up
to $10,000 to host the Second Annual Road to Recovery Symposium on October 9, 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, the opioid settlement funding agreements with the recommended providers in the
total amount of$2,690,706.All agreements are subject to approval by the Solicitor.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the opioid settlement funding
agreements with the recommended providers in the total amount of$2,690,706.
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 Parks &Recreation,presented to the Board for
their consideration and approval, the authorization to advertise for bids for pontoon boats.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the advertising for bids for
pontoon boats.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman-Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Parks &Recreation,presented to the Board for
their consideration and approval, the authorization to advertise for bids for garage doors.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the advertising for bids for
garage doors.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman-Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Parks &Recreation,presented to the Board for
their consideration and approval, the authorization to advertise for bids for a Quonset hut.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the advertising for bids for
a Quonset hut.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi-Yes;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman -Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Parks &Recreation,presented to the Board for
their consideration and approval, the authorization to advertise for bids for used equipment.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the advertising for bids for
used equipment.
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, the authorization to advertise for bids for wiring services for
county audio,video, data, and telephone, plus the purchase of related equipment.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the advertising for bids for
wiring services for county audio,video, data, and telephone,plus the purchase of related equipment.
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 CentralSquare (FinancePlus) in the
amount of$59,006.54 for software support and maintenance for the county's financial system,
including the fund accounting system. This agreement will be effective June 1, 2025 through May 31,
2026, and will be funded through IT's Operating Budget.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal agreement with
CentralSquare in the amount of$59,006.54, effective June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026.
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 Recorder of Deeds,Tax Assessment and
Veterans Affairs,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a software support
and licensing agreement with Optical Storage Solutions, Inc., for the LANDEX system for a total
cost of$16,682 for 21 licenses.This agreement will be effective March 1, 2025 through
February 28, 2026, and costs will be paid with each department's operating budget.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the software support and licensing
agreement with Optical Storage Solutions for a total cost of$16,682, effective March 1, 2025
through February 28, 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 Planning Commission,presented to the Board
for their consideration and approval, the purchase of a Polaris ATV,Kimtek Insert, and emergency
lighting equipment from Best Line Equipment to be utilized for emergency services by the City of
California during bridge construction. The total cost is $61,893.11,will be paid with Act 13 funds,
and is covered under PA State Contract (4400028310), therefore does not require bidding.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-mentioned purchases
from Best Line Equipment for a total cost of$61,893.11.
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, the termination of the county's 911 equipment maintenance agreement
(#112719-911) with MRA Inc.
Mr. Maggi asked Mr. Sherman about the agreement being terminated. Mr. Sherman said
currently there are two companies servicing 911 maintenance and this agenda item would take it
back to one, eliminating MRA and utilizing Capital Communications.
Mr. Maggi questioned the county having an agreement with Capital and Mr. Sherman said
this was part of moving the antenna to this building and said it was delaying the demolition of
Courthouse Square.
Mr. Maggi said he remembered doing this before and having to come back a few weeks later
and reinstate it. Mr. Sherman reassured him it was eliminating a redundancy.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Sherman approving the termination of the county's
911 equipment maintenance agreement (#112719-911) with MRA.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi- No;Ms.Janis -Yes;Mr. Sherman-Yes.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE
None.
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SOLICITOR'S REPORT
Solicitor Sweat presented to the Board for their consideration and approval,tax refunds in
the amount of$3,622.61.
Cycle B Tax Refunds - 03/06/2025 - BOC Meeting No. 1203
YEAR AMT DATE NAME ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP DISTRICT PARCE
BAILS 315 CRIMSON 450-008-
M10 $220.29 3/3/2025 JOSEPH O MAPLE DR PROSPERITY PA 15329 MORRIS 0n-0O-
(013-04
BAILS 315 CRIMSON 1 450-008-
2020 $220.29 3/3/2025 —JOSEPH O MAPLE DR PROSPERITY PA 15329 MORRIS 00-00-
J 1 0013-04
BAILS 315 CRIMSON 450-008-
2021 Ss224.78 3/3/2025 JOSEPI10 MAPLE DR PROSPERITY PA 15329 MORRIS 00-))0-
_ 0013-04
BAILS 315 CRIMSON 450-008-
2022 $247.26 3/3/2025 JOSEPH O MAPLE DR PROSPERITY PA 15329 MORRIS 00-00-
0013-04
YOUNG
RICHARD
(on-019-
2023 $46.24 3/3/2025 DOUGLAS& 308 ALICE ST BENILF_YVILLE PA 15314 BENTLEYVILLE 00-03-
KARA LYNN
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DEARTH
BAILS 315 CRIMSON 450-00
2023 $247.26 3/3/2025 JOSEPH O MAPLE DR PROSPERITY PA 15329 MORRIS UO-00.
_ 0013-04
YOUNG
RICHARD n40-019-
2024 S46.24 3/3/2025 DOUGLAS& 3n8 ALICE ST BENTLEYVILLF. PA 15314 BENTLF;YVILLE W-03-
KARA LYNN W31-00
SHAW-
DEARTH
450-008-
2024 $247.26 3/3/2025 BAILS 315 CRIMSON JOSEPH O MAPLF.DR PROSPERITY PA y 15329 MORRIS 00-00-
0013-04
HODGE 1856 PLEASANT 120-010-
2025 S23.33 3/3/2025 CLAYSVILLE PA 15323 CANTON 02-01-
RICHARD GROVE ROAD )Ro3-0y)
BASTIAN - VILLE 153-U32
RD -
2U25 $12.62 3/3/2025 FRANK& 5 OLD MINE RD DENBO PA 15429 3RD W oo-OO-
DOROTHY _ 00_01-10
CROCKER 170-017-
REGINA Z 1171 BOWLING
2[125 $112.87 3/3/2025 FRONT ROYAL VA 22630 CT1AR'1'IERS 06-05-
&TH0MAS M GREEN RD (9)n3-00
R_ASPET —
DAVID 180-007-
2025 $235.28 3/3/2025 1 CHARLOTTE 202 WAYNE ST CLAYSVILLE PA 15323 CLAYSVILLE 00-03-
M 1 ` )001-00
BUSH _ 230-)11-
2025 56.91 3/3/2025 MICHAEL& 32 BUSI1 DR CLAYSVILLE P,A 15323 DONEGAL n0-00-
SANDRA 0011-110
DOMHOFF — 3009 MAY ST 240-023-
2025 $10.72 3/3/2025 ROBERT W JR CASTLE SHANNON PA 15234 DONORA 00-05-
SHEILA M EXT 0004-00 1
GROSSMAN 340-011-
2025 S3.33 3/3/2025 DELORES D DEVILS
DEN ROAD BURGETTSTOWN PA 15021 HANOVER (W00-
DEN 0022-01
SMOLIK 420-003-
CUNFER LLC MONONGAHELA
2025 $210.99 3/3/2025 C/O SMOLIK 539 E MAIN ST MONONGAHELA PA 15063 1ST W 000_
ETHAN 0009-00
SCIIWOTZF.R 174 PETERS 540-nn7-
2025 $1A75.04 3/3/2025 OWEN C& PLEASANTVIEW CANONSBURG PA 15317 TOWNSHIP ()O-lh)
LINDSAY R DR W35-03
WYLIE
MARILYN J 1018 SHERIFFS 580 005
2025 $31.90 3/3/2025 C/O WYLIE COURT MCMURRAY PA 15317 SOMERSET 00-00-
DAVID J 0018-05
POA
TOTAL $3,622.61
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
An executive session was held to discuss personnel on Tuesday,March 4. 2025, following
the Agenda meeting.The Salary Board will immediately follow this meeting. The next regularly
scheduled Board of Commissioners'meeting will be held in this room at 6:30 PM on
Thursday,March 20,2025.The county will host its inaugural Real Estate Expo next Wednesday,
March 12, 2025 in the Salvitti Family Gymnasium on the Washington &Jefferson College campus.
This premier event will showcase the region's dynamic growth potential, featuring insights from
leading experts in redevelopment,housing and public policy.The keynote speaker will be
HGTV's Love it or list it!star Hilary Farr. This free event is from 11 AM until 8 PM. For additional
information, stop by the back table or visit our website at re-expo.washingtoncopa.gov
There being no further business,Chairman Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:22 a.m.
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