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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA MEETING NO. 1210 THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2025
— PHOTO SESSION WITH AGENDA GUESTS AND COMMISSIONERS—
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AGENDA
I OPENING OF MEETING
A. Prayer Pastor Brad Rine
Washington Bible Chapel
B. Pledge of Allegiance US Army Veteran, Greg Atkins
II APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Minute No. 1209—June 5, 2025
III SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Certificate of Appreciation Scott Becker, Executive Director & CEO
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
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. CHANGE ORDER— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve a change order with David Davis Communications, for
a reduction in the amount of$645 for the Fire Academy Project.
B. BID EXTENSION— PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize a thirty- (30-)
day extension of the bid pricing for a 14-Unit T-Hangar for Washington County
Airport to Erect-A-Tube, Inc., Harvard, IL, as additional time is needed to
evaluate the bid responses.
C. DONATION— PURCHASING
Purchasing, pursuant to Section 1805 of the County Code governing the sale
or disposition of personal property of the County, respectfully requests the
Commissioners authorize a resolution for the donation of office furniture
from Washington County to be utilized by Loyal, Inc., who has formally
requested the donation, has completed the "Application for Donation," and
has met all required criteria.
D. DONATION— PURCHASING
Purchasing, pursuant to Section 1805 of the County Code governing the sale
or disposition of personal property of the County, respectfully requests the
Commissioners authorize a resolution for the donation of LED lights from
Washington County to be utilized by the Valley Inn Volunteer Fire
Department, who has formally requested the donation, has completed the
"Application for Donation," and has met all required criteria.
E. DONATION—PURCHASING
Purchasing, pursuant to Section 1805 of the County Code governing the sale
or disposition of personal property of the County, respectfully requests the
Commissioners authorize a resolution for the donation of a trailer from
Westmoreland County to be utilized by the Washington County Public Safety
Department for training, who has formally requested the donation, has
completed the "Application for Donation," and has met all required criteria.
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VII NEW BUSINESS
A. BOARD REAPPOINTMENTS—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the
reappointments of Charisse Bowman, Robin Thompson and Amy Podgurski-
Gough to the Children and Youth Services (CYS) Advisory Board.
B. 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 Consolidated Plan for FYs 2025-2029, the Action Plan for
FY 2025, and amend the Citizen Participation Plan for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG), the Home Investment Partnerships (Home)
and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs.
C. AGREEMENT—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of
Washington, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a Cooperation
Agreement between the County of Washington and the Redevelopment
Authority of the County of Washington in connection with the
Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RCAP) grant in the amount of
$2,500,000 for the Brockway Glass Plant project in Canton Township, in
Washington County. No county funds are required.
D. AGREEMENT—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of
Washington, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a Cooperation
Agreement between the County of Washington, the Redevelopment
Authority of the County of Washington, and 79/70 Associates for the
Washington Mall demolition project, No. BMP 25-02 in South Strabane
Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, under the Washington County
Blight Mitigation and Demolition Program. The County will provide
$5,917,075 to be utilized by the Redevelopment Authority to oversee and
complete the work at the property.
E. DIVISION ORDER— PLANNING
The Planning Commission respectfully requests the Commissioners approve
an amended division order with Range Resources for the Vankirk Clark Unit B,
Property 11822 3H with the previously recommended decimal interest rate
(0.00507203).
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F. GRANT AUTHORIZATION—PLANNING
The Planning Commission respectfully requests the Commissioners approve
the submission of an application for the PA Lake Management Society
(PALMS) Grant in the amount of$25,000. This grant will offset some costs for
a shore stabilization project at Cross Creek Lake, in partnership with the PA
Fish and Boat Commission.
G. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES
Children &Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
provider agreement with Family Pathways to provide continued foster care
placement for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The
contract authorization amount is $50,000, and no additional county funds
are required.
H. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES
Children &Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
provider agreement with Donnelly-Boland &Associates to provide fiscal
related services for the period of May 20, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The
contract authorization amount is $379,750, and no additional county funds
are required.
I. PROVIDER AGREEMENT ADDENDUM—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES
Children &Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
provider agreement addendum with KidsPeace National Centers, Inc. for the
provision of residential placement and therapeutic services for the period of
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount will be
$500,000, and no additional county funds are required.
J. PROVIDER AGREEMENT ADDENDUM—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES
Children &Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
provider agreement addendum with Merakey— Pennsylvania for the
provision of community-based foster care services for the period of
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract authorization amount will
be $150,000, and no additional county funds are required.
K. PROVIDER AGREEMENT ADDENDUM—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES
Children &Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve
a provider agreement addendum with New Life Adolescents, LLC, for the
provision of residential treatment services for at risk female youths for the
period of December 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The contract
authorization amount will be $275,000, and no additional county funds
are required.
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L. PROVIDER AGREEMENTS— BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health & Developmental Services respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve the recommended provider agreements in the
amount of$258,050, for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and
no additional county funds are required.
M. PROVIDER AGREEMENT MODIFICATION—AGING SERVICES
Aging Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider
agreement modification with Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on
Aging to receive funding for senior center services, care management, and
ombudsman services for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
The contract authorization amount is $1,317,962, with a county match of up
to $1,329,150.
N. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—AGING SERVICES
Aging Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider
agreement with Dr. John Six for substance abuse prevention presentations.
This agreement is for the period of August 2025 through November 2025, is
renewable for one additional year, and the contract authorization amount is
$6,000. No county funds are required.
O. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—AGING SERVICES
Aging Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider
agreement with the Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission for
prescription medication safety program presentations to senior centers. This
agreement is for the period of July 15, 2025 through December 31, 2026, is
renewable for one additional year, and the contract authorization amount is
$5,586. No county funds are required.
P. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider
agreement with SPHS Connect, Inc. for emergency shelter services for the
period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The contract authorization
amount will not exceed $20,000 and will be paid with Department of
Community and Economic Development (DCED) monies, and no county funds
are required.
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Q. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider
agreement with the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
(RACW) for the Home-ARP Program for housing stability funds to include
housing case management and financial assistance for the period of
June 19, 2025 through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for three (3)
additional one- (1-)year periods. The contract authorization amount is
$916,709.90, and no county funds are required.
R. PROVIDER AGREEMENT—HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider
agreement with Catholic Charities, Diocese of Pittsburgh for rapid rehousing
services for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The contract
authorization amount will not exceed $65,000. A 100 percent county match is
required.
S. PROVIDER AGREEMENT ADDENDUM — HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a provider
agreement addendum with the US Department of Housing & Urban
Development (HUD) for the Rapid Rehousing Program to extend the period of
performance by one month, from May 31, 2025 to June 30, 2025. No county
funds are required.
T. GRANT— HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
application to the Department of Community and Economic Development
(DCED) for an Emergency Solutions Grant to support the existing emergency
shelter and rapid rehousing efforts. A 100 percent county match is required.
U. BID— PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising
for bids for Courthouse Square shoring services.
V. BID— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Planning Commission, respectfully requests the
Commissioners authorize the advertising for bids for Cross Creek Park shore
stabilization services.
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W. RFP—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Human Services, respectfully requests the
Commissioners authorize the advertising for RFPs for the Human Services
Development Fund for providing services to low-income residents.
X. AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve an agreement with Ford Office Technologies for
10 additional Microsoft licenses for use at the jail. The cost will be $48/mo.
per license and will be paid from IT's operating budget.
Y. AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the
Commissioners rescind the award for a monthly maintenance and service
agreement with ComDoc, Inc., as approved in Minute No. 1205, dated
April 3, 2025 and approve a monthly maintenance and service agreement
with Ford Business Machines, Inc. The total monthly maintenance will cost
$3,184.50 and shall continue for 12 months from the date of approval,
with annual options to renew unless terminated pursuant to a 30-day
written notice.
Z. AGREEMENT ADDENDUM— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Corrections, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve an agreement addendum with Lawrence County for the provision of
housing each other's adult offenders on an as-needed basis as per the
contract conditions, including$75/day, per inmate, plus medical expenses.
The cost will be paid from Corrections' operating budget.
AA. LICENSE RENEWAL—PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve the renewal of 128 VMware subscription licenses
with SynerglT to provide system and server support for the 911 Center. The
cost will be $6,400 per year and will be effective for one-year from date of
agreement.
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BB. AGREEMENT EXTENSION — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Buildings & Grounds, respectfully requests the
Commissioners extend the agreement with Building Control Systems, Inc. for
preventative maintenance for the HVAC temperature control system at the
Family Court Center.Total cost is $4,795, and all repairs will be done on an
as-needed basis at a rate of$150/hr., regular time. This contract extension
will be under the same terms and conditions as the original contract and will
be effective August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026, with options to extend
year-to-year.
LEASE AGREEMENT—PURCHASING
CC. Purchasing, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a lease
agreement between Washington County and Dr. Robert Bott, DMD for office
space at 9 Campbell Street, Avella, at a monthly rate of$280, effective
June 1, 2025 for a period of one year, with options to extend.
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
Tax refund request in the amount of$4,761.13.
XI ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today's Salary Board meeting is cancelled. The next regularly scheduled Board of
Commissioners' meeting will take place in this room at 10 AM on Thursday,
July 17, 2025, followed by the Salary Board. All county offices will be closed on
Friday, July 4, 2025 in observance of Independence Day.
XII ADJOURNMENT
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Cycle E Tax Refunds - 06/19/2025 - BOC Meeting No. 1210
�YEAR AMOUNT DATE NAME ADDESS CITY ST ZIP DISTRICT PARCEL
2023 $23.81 6/3/2025 WTB HOUSING LP CENTURY BLDG STE PITTSBURGH PA 15222 WASHINGTON 740-001-00-
300,130 SEVENTH ST 4TH W 01-0021-00
2024 $31.81 6/3/2025 GURDISH GREG M& 264 MCILVAINE RD BENTLEYVILLE PA 15314 SOMERSET 580-010-00-
JACQUELINE A BARR 00-0009-00
2024 $23.81 6/3/2025 WTB HOUSING LP CENTURY BLDG STE PITTSBURGH PA 15222 WASHINGTON 740-001-00-
300,130 SEVENTH ST 4TH W 01-0021-00
2024 $1,836.06 6/3/2025 WTB HOUSING LP CENTURY BLDG STE PITTSBURGH PA 15222 WASHINGTON 740-001-00-
300,130 SEVENTH ST 4TH W 03-0001-01
2024 $336.97 6/3/2025 WTB HOUSING LP CENTURY BLDG STE PITTSBURGH PA 15222 WASHINGTON 740-001-00-
300,130 SEVENTH ST 4TH W 03-0001-03
FIKE DUANE R&
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2025 $2.38 6/3/2025 SANDRA L 1122 MARION ST EXT NEW EAGLE PA 15067 CARROLL 00-0006-0-01
KIRKPATRICI{ 0-0
2025 $23.30 6/3/2025 WUKOVICH PO BOX 173 M VAN VOORHIS PA 15366 FALLOWFIELD 320-005-00-
NICHOLAS 00-0013-00
2025 $18.40 6/3/2025 WUKOVICH NICK& PO BOX 173 VAN VOORHIS PA 15366 FALLOWFIELD 320-005-00-
CYNTHIA 00-0013-02
2025 $68.34 6/3/2025 DESMET PROP CORP 1132 MOHAWK RD MCDONALD PA 15057 ROBINSON 550-020-05-
JL 01-0024-00
NAT LODGE 47
2025 $6.20 6/3/2025 FRATERNAL ORDER HOME ASS.PO BOX CRANBERRY TWP PA 16066 SOUTH 00-0016-00-
00
OF POLICE 1514 STRABANE -02
2025 $39.61 6/3/2025 CARLISLE 811 WASHINGTON ST BENTLEYVILLE PA 15314 SPEERS 610-008-00-
EXCAVATING LLC 00-0003-01
COPPOLA 126 TUSCANY EST 640-009-03-
2025 $98.35 6/3/2025 CHRISTOPHER DRIVE FINLEYVILLE PA 15332 UNION 00-0047-00
GEORGE&SHELBY
WEST 675-025-00-
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ANNEX
2025 S46.68 6/3/2025 WHITE CRAIG L& 80 CHAMBERS RIDGE WEST ALEXANDER PA 15376 WEST FINLEY 680-004-00-
CARRIE J RD 00-0006-01
2025 S23.81 6/3/2025 WTB HOUSING CENTURY BLDG STE PITTSBURGH PA 15222 WASHINGTON 740-001-00-
300,130 SEVENTH ST 4TH W 01-0021-00
2025 $1,836.06 6/3/2025 WTB HOUSING LP CENTURY BLDG STE PITTSBURGH PA 15222 WASHINGTON 740-001-00-
300,130 SEVENTH ST 4TH W 03-0001-01
2025 $336.97 6/3/2025 WTB HOUSING LP CENTURY BLDG STE PITTSBURGH PA 15222 WASHINGTON 740-001-00-
300,130 SEVENTH ST 4TH W 03-0001-03
TOT $4,761.13
Minute No. 1209 June 5, 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: Solicitor Gary Sweat; Chief of Staff Daryl Price; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin and Administrative
Assistants Debbie Corson, Heather Wilhelm, Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi;Pastor Linda
Mankey of East Buffalo Presbyterian Church; US Army Veteran and Director of Veterans Affairs
Dr. Bobbi Cumpston;Human Services Deputy Administrator Tiffany Milovac;Human Resources
Director Andrea Johnston; Sheriff Anthony Andronas;WJPA journalist Joe Jasek and resident Fern
Siebert.
Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 10:01 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 Pastor Linda Mankey of East Buffalo Presbyterian Church,who led
the meeting in prayer.
Mr. Maggi introduced US Army Veteran and Director of Veterans Affairs
Dr. Bobbi Cumpston,who led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Following the pledge,Mr. Sherman announced June 14, 2025 is the Army's 250th
anniversary and introduced US Army veteran Dr. Bobbi Cumpston. Dr. Cumpston addressed the
audience,reminding them of other important dates this month including the 81 st anniversary of
D-Day and reminded everyone to honor and recognize World War II veterans. She announced that
there will be a parade held in Washington,DC on June 14, 2025 celebrating the Army's anniversary
and Flag Day. The Washington Wild Things are having a Salute to Service that day, as well, she
added.
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 1208, dated May 15, 2025.
Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1208, 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 Purchasing and Public Safety, recommended the Board rescind
the software and hardware agreement for the logging recorder maintenance, as awarded in
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.
Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, rescinding the software and hardware
agreement dated January 9, 2025 on the GSA Contract from Eventide and provided by MRA, and
approving a new agreement with Interaction Insight, for a total, annual cost of$21,508.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes; Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and Information Technology, recommended the
Board 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Release and Settlement
agreement with Titan HQ for the agreed upon amount of$16,000, effective date of agreement.
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 adoption of the
e-Solution 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 percent match.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the adoption of the e-Solution for
the Chartiers Creek HEC-RAS Engineering Study,in the amount of$88,240.
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 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the cell tower lease agreement
between the County and the City of Washington at the above-mentioned prices, effective
March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2029.
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 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the cost of training and all travel
related expenses, totaling approximately$3,000.
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 adoption of a resolution approving
an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program,which is part of
County's annual action plan.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-mentioned resolution.
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 adoption of a resolution approving
the Pennsylvania Statewide Programmatic Agreement.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-mentioned resolution.
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 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-mentioned resolution.
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 Vankirk
Clark Unit A, Property 11822 2H with the previously recommended decimal interest rate
(0.02743871).
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, 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the reimbursement agreement with
PADOT 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, 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the reimbursement agreement with
PADOT 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 Courts,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the MOU in the amount of$30,000,
for the period of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
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, 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 their
spouses. The screening will cost$35/person and will be effective January 1, 2025 through December
31, 2025.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the professional services contract
with Penn Highlands-Mon Valley Hospital at the above listed rates, 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 Behavioral Health&Developmental Services,presented to the
Board for their consideration and approval, 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the MOU with Washington Regional
SWAT Team, effective June 5, 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, 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the purchase of service agreement
with Alliance for Nonprofit Resources in an amount not to exceed$23,900, 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 Human Services,presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval, 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with the Greater
Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in an amount up to $300,000, for the period of 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 Human Services,presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval, an agreement addendum with Blueprints to provide rental assistance and case
management services to eligible homeless residents in Washington County. The agreement
authorization amount will be increased by$45,000 and will not exceed$100,500. This addendum
will be effective May 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025,and no county funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement addendum with
Blueprints in an amount not to exceed $100,500, effective May 1, 2025 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, the opioid settlement funding agreement with Stryker Ace,LLC,in the total amount
of$34,575, subject to approval by the Solicitor.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the opioid settlement funding
agreement with Stryker Ace in the total amount of$34,575.
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, 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal agreement with
Allegheny County.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Redevelopment Authority of the County of
Washington,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement addendum with West
Penn Power for total cost of$24,141.66.
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 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Horizon
Information Services for a total cost of$23,120.
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 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with PrimeCare,
effective May 23, 2025.
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, 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with T-Mobile—
Hyperion Partners as outlined above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Human Resources,presented to the Board for
their consideration and approval, 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the month-to-month agreement with
The Lynch Law Group at the rates listed above.
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, 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the battery replacement purchase
agreement from Vertiv Services at a cost of$13,856.76.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Tax Assessment,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, a service agreement with LexisNexis for Accurint for Government. This
will be a two-user software subscription in the amount of$240/month and will be effective
June 1, 2025, for a one-year period with automatic renewals unless cancelled.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the service agreement with
LexisNexis in the amount of$240/month, effective June 1, 2025.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Washington County resident Fern Sibert spoke about her frustration with the election debit
cards. She said the banks will not cash them, the ATM machine wants $3.95 to cash it, and there are
issues at retailers. Ms. Sibert said the card is not user friendly for the people who spend 15 hours
working the election.
COMMISSIONERS'RESPONSE
Mr. Nick Sherman thanked Ms. Sibert for her time and stated they will talk to the Controller
and Director of Elections office to see if they can use a different form of payment.
SOLICITOR'S REPORT
None.
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.
There being no further business,Mr. Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:22 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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