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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-05_Commissioners' Meeting Agenda_No. 1209 WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MEETING NO. 1209 THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2025 — PHOTO SESSION WITH AGENDA GUESTS AND COMMISSIONERS— PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS PUBLIC MEETING OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IS VIDEO- AND AUDIO LIVE-STREAMED ON THE COMMISSIONERS' FACEBOOK PAGE. AGENDA I OPENING OF MEETING A. Prayer Pastor Linda Mankey East Buffalo Presbyterian Church B. Pledge of Allegiance US Navy Veteran, Dr. Bobbi Cumpston II APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Minute No. 1208— May 15, 2025 III SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS IV AGENDA COMMENTS Only for residents who have signed in and are wishing to comment on today's agenda items. THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY THE SPEAKERS DURING PUBLIC COMMENT ARE EXCLUSIVELY THOSE OF THE SPEAKERS AND DO NOT REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED. V THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE VI OLD BUSINESS A. RECIND & AWARD AGREEMENT—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners rescind the software and hardware agreement for the logging recorder maintenance, as awarded on Minute No. 1199, dated January 9, 2025 on the GSA Contract from Eventide and provided by MRA Incorporated, Washington, PA, and approve an agreement for the same service with Interaction Insight Corporation, Red Bank, NJ. This maintenance agreement will be effective date of agreement for a total, annual cost of $21,508, and will be paid with the public safety state collected surcharge. This agreement covers the systems at both the primary and airport locations. B. RELEASE & SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT— PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a Release and Settlement agreement with Titan HQ, Salthill, CO, as approved on Minute No. 1184, dated April 18, 2024, as services are no longer required. This agreement will be effective date of agreement for the agreed upon amount of$16,000. Page 2 VII NEW BUSINESS A. RESOLUTION —CHIEF CLERK Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution for the Chartiers Creek HEC-RAS Engineering Study. Washington County will contribute funds in the amount of$88,240 toward the study, and this will fulfill the required 15% match. B. LEASE AGREEMENT—CHIEF CLERK Chief Clerk, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a cell tower lease agreement between the County and the City of Washington in the amount of$300/month, plus $289.81/month for the CCAT sub-lease amount, effective March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2029, with the option to renew for three (3) additional five- (5-) year terms. The final draft of the lease is subject to the Solicitor's approval. C. TRAINING/TRAVEL—CHIEF CLERK Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the cost of training and all travel related expenses, within the rules of the County's travel policy, for Chris Jursa to attend the ESRI User Conference on July 12-17, 2025, in San Diego.The cost will be approximately $3,000 and will be paid via Tax Assessment's operating budget. D. RESOLUTION —CHIEF CLERK Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution approving an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program which is part of County's annual action plan. E. RESOLUTION —CHIEF CLERK Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution approving the Pennsylvania Statewide Programmatic Agreement. F. RESOLUTION — PLANNING Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution for the Washington County Greenways Plan, developed by the Planning Commission and Mackin Engineers, Inc., as part of the County's Comprehensive Plan, which was updated and adopted in 2023. Page 3 G. DIVISION ORDER— PLANNING Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an amended division order with Range Resources for the Vankirk Clark Unit A, Property 11822 2H with the previously recommended decimal interest rate (0.02743871). H. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT—PLANNING Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a reimbursement agreement with PADOT, providing $350,000 in additional funding, for a $2,350,000 total county reimbursement for the rehabilitation of Pike Run No. 1 bridge in Coal Center Borough. Costs will be 100 percent federally funded, and no local match is required. Approval also designates signing authority to the Chairman of the Board. I. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT—PLANNING Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a reimbursement agreement with PADOT, providing $1,799,000 in additional construction funding, for a $2,799,000 total county reimbursement for the rehabilitation of Raccoon Creek No. 23 bridge in Smith Township. Costs will be 100 percent federally funded, and no local match is required. Approval also designates signing authority to the Chairman of the Board. J. RENEWAL AGREEMENT— FINANCE Finance, on behalf of the Courts, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to renew the agreement with Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc., for the Saturday Teen Education Program (STEP). The agreement is in the amount of$30,000 and will be for the period of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026. This will be fully funded through Act 198 Substance Abuse and Education and Demand Reduction monies. K. CONTRACT— HUMAN RESOURCES Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a professional services contract with Penn Highlands-Mon Valley Hospital. The purpose of this contract is to provide multiphasic blood screening services for employees and spouses. The screening will be cost $35/person and will be effective January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Page 4 L. MEMORANDIUM OF UNDERSTANDING —BHDS Behavioral Health & Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Washington Regional SWAT Team member agencies for the purpose of establishing the terms and conditions under which Washington County BHDS, Probation Services and Corrections will support the operation of the Washington Regional SWAT Team, effective June 5, 2025. No county funds are required. M. AGREEMENT—HUMAN SERVICES Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a purchase of service agreement with Alliance for Nonprofit Resources, Inc., for the licensing and maintenance of the e-Systems software for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The contract authorization amount is based on the number of users, but will not exceed $23,900, and no additional county funds are required. N. AGREEMENT—HUMAN SERVICES Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to administer the state food purchase program for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount up to $300,000, and no county funds are required. 0. AGREEMENT ADDENDUM —HUMAN SERVICES Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement addendum with Blueprints to provide rental assistance and case management services to eligible homeless residents in Washington County. This addendum agreement. The contract authorization amount will be increased by$45,000, not to exceed $100,500, will be effective May 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025, and no county funds are required. P. AGREEMENT—HUMAN SERVICES Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the opioid settlement funding agreement with Stryker Ace, LLC, in the total amount of $34,575, subject to approval by the Solicitor. Page 5 Q. RENEWAL AGREEMENT— PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of Corrections, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the renewal agreement with Allegheny County for the provision of housing each other's adult offenders on an as-needed basis, as per the contract conditions, including $177.81 per inmate per day, plus medical expenses to be paid from Corrections' operating budget. R. AGREEMENT ADDENDUM —PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement addendum with West Penn Power for the Southside Taxiway Project to install transformers to switch feeds to three hangars. Total cost will be $24,141.66 and initial funding will be 100% local. S. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with Horizon Information Services to convert the aging badge system to a newer one. Total cost of$23,120 and will be paid from IT's operating budget. T. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of Corrections, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with PrimeCare Medical, Inc., for the purpose of protecting medical information. This agreement will be effective May 23, 2025 and will continue unless canceled by either party with a 30-day written notice. U. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of the Planning Commission, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with T-Mobile—Hyperion Partners for internet services at the Cross Creek Park maintenance facility. The cost will be $29.40/month with a one-time equipment fee of$1,303. This agreement will be funded through Planning's operating budget. V. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of Human Resources, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a month-to-month agreement with The Lynch Law Group, LLC, for legal representation on a claim-by-claim basis, in select employment related cases and other legal matters. The costs will be $310/hour for principals and $185/hour for paralegals and law clerks. Page 6 W. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a battery replacement purchase agreement from Vertiv Services, Inc., for the 911 Center's Liebert UPS System. Total cost, including installation, will be$13,856.76, and will be paid with PEMA 911 operating funds. X. AGREEMENT—PURCHASING Purchasing, on behalf of Tax Assessment, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a service agreement with LexisNexis for Accurint for Government.This will be a two-user subscription in the amount of $240/month and will be effective June 1, 2025, for a one-year period with automatic renewals unless cancelled. VIII PUBLIC COMMENT For residents who have signed in and are wishing to make general comments. THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY THE SPEAKERS DURING PUBLIC COMMENT ARE EXCLUSIVELY THOSE OF THE SPEAKERS AND DO NOT REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED. IX THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE X SOLICITOR'S REPORT None. XI ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held at the conclusion of the Agenda Meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, to discuss personnel matters. The Salary Board will convene immediately following this meeting.The next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners' meeting will take place in this room at 10 AM on Thursday, June 19, 2025, followed by the Salary Board. XII ADJOURNMENT Page 7 Minute No. 1208 May 15, 2025 The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in Public Meeting Room G-16, at 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: Solicitors Gary Sweat and Sarah Scott; Chief of Staff Daryl Price; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin and Administrative Assistants Debbie Corson,Heather Wilhelm, Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi; Reverend Tom Moore of Center Presbyterian Church;US Navy Veteran Sgt. Nevin Cumpston; Human Services Administrator Dr.John Tamiggi and Deputy Administrator Tiffany Milovac; Veterans Affairs Director Dr. Bobbi Cumpston; Human Resources Director Andrea Johnston; Sheriff Anthony Andronas; Human Resources Director Andrea Johnston;Treasurer Tom Flickinger;Behavioral Health&Developmental Services Administrator Jennifer Scott,Directors Mary Jo Patrick-Hatfield and Scott Berry;UPMC Washington Teen Outreach Director Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski and PPT Educator/Community Coordinator Amy Jo Podgurski-Gough;Marquette Associated Representative Brad Hampton; and resident Lawrence Beck. Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 10 a.m. and announced that the meeting was being video-and audio-live streamed through YouTube and via the Commissioners' Facebook page. Mr. Sherman introduced Reverend K Reverend Tom Moore of Center Presbyterian Church, who led the meeting in prayer. Mr. Maggi introduced US Navy Veteran Sgt. Nevin Cumpston of Washington,who led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 1207, dated May 1, 2025. Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1207, 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 May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Washington County. Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, to approve the proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Accepting the proclamation was Behavioral Health&Developmental Services Administrator Jennifer Scott and Program Director Mary Jo Patrick-Hatfield. Ms. Scott brought attention to the Mental Health Awareness Color Run they are hosting at the Washington Park Stone Pavilion on May 25, 2025. She then introduced Jennifer Slaughter who spoke about her mental health journey. Ms. Slaughter explained that she was a bipolar cutter who struggled with taking her medication. She explained how the program at CRR helped her so much that she was able to transition from the peer mentor program into a certified mentor is now a trained CPS. Ms. Slaughter said the key to ending mental health stigmas is education and acceptance. She also noted how grateful she was to have these opportunities within County resources. Mr. Maggi read a proclamation declaring May 2025 as Teen Pregnancy Prevention 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 UPMC Washington Teen Outreach Director Dr. Mary Jo Podgurski and PPT Educator/Community Coordinator Amy Jo Podgurski-Gough. Dr. Podgurski thanked the Commissioners for listening and honoring her work. She explained that more than 20,000 teen parents have gone through her program,which boasts an 84 to 100 percent graduation rate. She also noted that she has been stepping back from the work and her daughter,Ms. Podgurski-Gough is taking on many of her responsibilities. Dr. Podgurski introduced Sarah Shumaker from the UPMC Washington Health System Foundation. Ms. Shumaker thanked everyone on behalf of UPMC Washington President Brook Ward. She also recognized the fabulous work Dr. Podgurski and Ms. Podgurski-Gough are doing. Ms.Janis read a proclamation declaring May 15, 2025 as Teen Mental Health Awareness Day in Washington County. Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, to approve the proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Accepting the proclamation was UPMC Washington Teen Outreach PPT Educator/Community Coordinator Amy Jo Podgurski-Gough and three Executive Board and Center staff members. Member Logan Hall said the Teen Center has been a great place for his siblings, as well as himself and several members of the community. AGENDA COMMENTS None. COMMISSIONERS'RESPONSES None. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor Scott, on behalf of Purchasing and the Planning Commission,recommended the Board authorize payment of$14,231.67 for electrical wiring and the provision of five (5) streetlights located at Cross Creek County Park. Service will be performed by First Energy (West Penn Power), who was the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidder. Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, authorizing payment of$14,231.67 to First Energy (West Penn Power). Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the appointment of Kelly Watson to the Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Sherman approving the appointment of Kelly Watson to the Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board. 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 Stipulation to Settle the Assessment Appeal, filed by Greenwood Village,LP at Case No. CV-2015-00771, concerning incorrect reassessment notices sent by the County Assessor for 64 lots, owned by Greenwood Village,in a subdivision located in North Strabane Township in Washington County. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the Stipulation to Settle the Assessment Appeal filed by Greenwood Village. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Public Safety,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a facilities services agreement with PennWest University for the purpose of hosting pre-approved DHS/FEMA courses and trainings. This agreement will be effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and no county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the facilities services agreement with PennWest University, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. 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 approval, the amendments and revisions to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program which is part of county's consolidated and annual action plan. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the amendments and revisions to the CDBG program. 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 amended Division Order with Range Resources for the Little Clara D 11H Unit with the previously recommended decimal interest rate (0.00000751). Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the amended Division Order with Range Resources as outlined above. 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 amended Division Order with Range Resources for the Little Clara D 11H Unit with the previously recommended decimal interest rate (0.00267645). Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the amended Division Order with Range Resources as outlined above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance and the Public Defender,presented to the Board for their consideration and authorization, a grant project modification request with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for the indigent defense grant program.The modification increases the grant amount total to $194,922 and extends the program period for one year through December 31, 2026. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the grant project modification request with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,PCCD in the total amount of$194,922, effective through December 31, 2026. 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 authorization, an addendum to the agreement with SPHS Connect,Inc. for permanent supportive housing services to eligible homeless individuals and families. This addendum will increase the total amount to $49,000 and extends the period through December 31, 2025. This will be paid through Act 13 funds. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the addendum to the agreement with SPHS Connect,increasing the total amount to $49,000, for the period 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 Human Resources,presented to the Board for their consideration and authorization, a revision to the county's dress code policy. The policy has been updated to authorize "Casual Fridays"in which employees will be allowed to wear jeans,but only on Fridays. All other provisions of the policy will remain the same. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the revision to the county's dress code policy. 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 addendum with Innersight,LLC for trauma- focused cognitive behavioral therapy to be added to the existing program for youth involved with juvenile justice or the child welfare system.The contract authorization amount will remain the same ($379,770),will be for the period of January 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 addendum with Innersight in the amount of$379,770, for the period of January 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 provider agreement addendum with Cornell Abraxas,Inc. for residential, treatment, and rehabilitation services of delinquent and dependent juveniles. The contract authorization amount will be increased to $350,000,will be for the period of 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 addendum with Cornell Abraxas in the amount of$350,000, 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 agreements in the total amount of$319,203 for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the mid-year contract adjustment agreements in the total amount of$319,203 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. PROVIDERORIGINAL AMI,Inc.of Washington-Greene Co. $60,567 $94,172.00 The CARE Center,Inc.dba SPHS CARE Center $52,000.00 $62,000.00 Mental Health Association of Washington County $121,136.00 $163,031.00 TOTAL $540,000.00 $640,000.00 Chief Clerk, on behalf of Aging Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, an agreement with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging for a senior center capital assistance grant.The contract authorization amount is $25,250,will be for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging in the contract authorization amount of$25,250, 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 application to the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for funding through the Local Government Emergency Housing Support Program. The requested amount is $133,896.71,it will be used to assist individuals displaced by nature or man- made disasters, and no county match is required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the DCED funding in the amount of $133,896.71. 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 2025 coffee and equipment pricing with Belfiore's Coffee Company. Prices will be in effect for the remainder of the contract through July 31, 2026. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the 2025 coffee and equipment pricing with Belfiore's Coffee Company, effective through July 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 Planning Commission,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the authorization to advertise for bids for welding services. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the advertising for bids for welding services. 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 homeless assistance programming proposals. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the advertising for bids for homeless assistance programming proposals. 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, four (4), 36-month agreements with Comcast, for the previously recommended costs, to provide access to breaking news and current events coverage essential for timely responses by law enforcement and public officials. These agreements will be funded through the respective departments' operating budget. • Airport—Sheriff—$209.15/month,plus installation of$129.95 • Crossroads Building—Sheriff—$217.75/month,plus installation of$129.95 • Courthouse—Sheriff Holding Cell Office—$209.15/month,plus installation of$129.95 • Crossroads Building—BOC—$193.85/month,plus installation of$129.95 Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-listed agreements with Comcast at the above-mentioned rates. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing,Buildings & Grounds and Public Safety,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, an agreement extension with KL.H Consulting& Engineering Services at their 2025 hourly rates.The contract will be effective the date of agreement for a period of one year with options to extend. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement extension with KL.H Consulting&Engineering Services at their 2025 hourly rates, effective the 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,Information Technology and the District Attorney, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a minor equipment lease agreement for seven (7) laptops through Lenovo Financial Services. The initial lease agreement will be in effect for 36-months from date of approval, at a monthly cost of$253.43,which will be paid with the District Attorney's operating budget. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the 36-month equipment lease agreement extension with Lenovo Financial Services for a monthly cost of$253.43. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing,Information Technology and Court Administration, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the purchase,installation,monitoring, and service of panic buttons for the MDJ offices. The work is to be performed by Status Solutions and the total cost will be $42,500. Costs will be paid with MDJ security grant funds and Act 13 funding will cover the remaining balance of approximately$7,500. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the purchase,installation, monitoring, and service of panic buttons from Status Solutions for a total cost of$42,500. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Long Branch Community Grange Chairman and Washington resident Lawrence Beck asked the Board to recognize the grange as being tax exempt. He explained that the property owned by the grange provides a space for wholesome family entertainment, charity dinners,blood drives,health clinics and more. Mr. Beck said for the grange to become tax exempt as laid out in Act 34 would enable them to serve their communities and residents even better. COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE Commissioner Sherman directed Mr. Beck to leave his contact information, and noted that he would personally like to visit the grange. Commissioner Maggi mentioned he was a member of Claysville's grange. SOLICITOR'S REPORT Tax refund request in the amount of$3,043.47. Cycle D Tax Refunds - 05/15/2025 - BOC Meeting No. 1208 YEAR AN" DATE NAME ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP DISTRICT MOF PARCEL 2025 $110.74 5/1/2025 BERDINE 127 MAIN BENTLEYVILLE PA 15314 BENTLEYVILLE 040-033-00- BENJAMIN STREET 00-0013-00 KIRBY 279 SWIHART 120-013-00- 2025 $30.48 5/1/2025 WENDYLYNN ROAD CANONSBURG PA 15317 CANTON 00-0014-01 & OSEPH N 2025 $267.68 5/1/2025 L&CIN Y A COMMERCIAL WASHINGTON PA 15301 CANTON 00-0017-00- L&CINDY A DR 00-0017-03 SCHELETSKY 916 HAROLD 120-011-07- 2025 $20.25 5/1/2025 HOLDINGS AVE WASHINGTON PA 15301 CANTON 04-0036-00 LLC SOKOLOSKY 2025 $7.86 5/1/2025 KEVIN L& 24 CAPOZZA BENTLEYVILLE PA 15314 CARROLL 130-006-00- SANDRA K RD 00-0068-00 MCKEE ACHILLE 609 140-014-02- 2025 $176.22 5/1/2025 EDWARD L& PRESIDENTS CANONSBURG PA 15317 CECIL 04-0034-00 LISA A DR Cycle D Tax Refunds - 05/15/2025 - BOC Meeting No. 1208 JOEKEN MGT 1068 170-017-02- 2025 $3.10 5/1/2025 LLC NNOBLESTOWN OAKDALE PA 15071 CHARTIERS 00-0041-00 OXFORD 1025 MAN O 170-017-12- 2025 $59.53 5/1/2025 JEROME D& WAR COURT WASHINGTON PA 15301 CHARTIERS 00-0017-00 FRANCESG BURNSWORTH 230-017-00- 2025 $6.91 5/1/2025 CHARLES 512 LAKE RD W ALEXANDER PA 15376 DONEGAL 00-0003-06 ji WESLEY III CNX LAND 1000 HORIZON 270-004-00- 2025 $280.06 5/1/2025 LLC C/O CNX VUE DR., CANONSBURG PA 15317 EAST FINLEY 00-0003-01 RESOURCES SUITE 400 2025 $502.24 5/1/2025 WASHINGTON 95 W BEAU ST., WASHINGTON PA 15301 INDEPENDENCE 370-003-03- COUNTY STE 605 04-0008-00 901 540-007-00- 2025 $954.95 5/1/2025 LERETA CORPORATE POMONA CA 91768 PETERS TWP 00-0048-00 CENTER VALLINA JON 570-018-00- 2025 $8.09 5/1/2025 L&RUTH P O BOX 152 LANGELOTH PA 15054 SMITH 00-0041-07 ANN DAVIS JACOB 208 E 590-011-00- 2025 $45.01 5/1/2025 B ALEXANDER WEIRTON WV 26062 S FRANKLIN 00-0010-52 CT DAVIS JACOB 208 E 590-011-00- 2025 $45.01 5/1/2025 B ALEXANDER WEIRTON WV 26062 S FRANKLIN 00-0010-53 CT SCARMAZZI 127 ADAMS 640-002-00- 2025 $266.95 5/1/2025 HIGHLAND AVE CANONSBURG PA 15317 UNION 00-0005-25 LLC SCARMAZZI 127 ADAMS 640-002-00- 2025 $258.39 5/1/2025 HIGHLAND AVE CANONSBURG PA 15317 UNION 00-0005-26 LLC TOTAL $3,043.47 ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held on Tuesday,May 13,2025, at the end of the Agenda Meeting to discuss personnel. The Salary and Retirement boards will follow this meeting, and the next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners' meeting will be held in this room at 10 AM on Thursday,June 5, 2025, followed by the Salary Board. All county offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day. There being no further business, Chairman Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:36 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: , 2025 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK