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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.
CQNMl,SSIONERS'RESPONSES;
None.
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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.
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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.
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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 leis.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.
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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;lair. 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;lair. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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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$45,000and 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 unanunously.
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.
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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 leis.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.
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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.
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