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Minute No. 1213 August 14, 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
was: Solicitor Gary Sweat;Chief of Staff Daryl Price;Administrative Assistants Debbie Corson,
Heather Wilhelm and Randi Marodi;Pastor Robert Grewe of First Lutheran Church,Washington;
US Marine Corps Veteran Ronald F. Pascoe,Jr.; Human Resources Director Andrea Johnston and
Intern Andrew (Drew) Collins; Human Services Administrator Dr.John Tamiggi and Deputy
Administrator Tiffany Milovac;PR Intern Riley Meade;WJPA journalist Joe jasek;Observer-
Reporter journalist Mike Jones.
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 Robert Greve of First Lutheran Church,Washington,who
led the meeting in prayer.
Mr. Maggi introduced US Marine Corps Veteran Ronald F. Pascoe,Jr.,who led with the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minutes No. 1211, dated July 17, 2025 and
No. 1212, dated August 1, 2025.
Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1211 and No. 1212,
as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms. Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
None.
AGENDA COMMENTS
None.
COMMISSIONERS'RESPONSES
None.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of the Planning Commission and Parks & Recreation,
recommended the Board approve an amended Division Order with Range Resources for the
Harmon Creek D Unit B (Panhandle Trail) with the decimal interest 0.00148101.
Moved by Ms.Janis;seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the amended Division Order with
Range resources for Harmon Creek D Unit B with the above-mentioned decimal interest.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and the Planning Commission,recommended the
Board extend the agreement with Maccabee Industrial Inc., of Belle Vernon,PA. All work shall be
done on a time and material basis in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the
original bid document.This agreement will be effective for a term of one year unless otherwise
terminated pursuant to the terms of the agreement or a 30-day written notice.All services will be
performed at the below rates:
• Field Labor: $75/hour
• Truck Rates: $40/hour
• Emergency Field Labor: $110/hour
• Emergency Truck Rate: $40/hour
Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, extending agreement with Maccabee Industrial.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Sweat,Pursuant to Act 142, Senate Bill 1154, effective February 20, 2001, and on
behalf of Purchasing,recommended the Board authorize a 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the above-mentioned 30-day bid
extension to bid to Erect-A-Tube.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;leis.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and Public Safety,recommended the Board approve
an addendum to the chair fleet agreement with Thomas Shelby&Company, Inc. to switch out three
chairs and replace with three of the BodyBilt model i3504 to accommodate a different seating plan
for the county's 24/7 9-1-1 operators. This agreement will be effective June 2025 through April
2028 with an annual cost of$10,680, to be paid once per year unless otherwise terminated pursuant
to the agreement.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi awarding the addendum to the chair fleet
agreement with Thomas Shelby & Company, effective June 2025 through April 2028,with an annual
cost of$10,680.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing, and 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 vehicle from Range Resources to be
utilized by the Washington County District Attorney,who has formally requested the donation,has
completed the "Application for Donation," and has met all required criteria.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi awarding the donation of a vehicle from Range
Resources to the county District Attorney.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and Human Services, respectfully requests the
Commissioners award the American Contracting Enterprises Inc.,bid for the remediation and
removal of building and hazardous materials from the Human Services Avella Wellness Center. The
$14,000 bid was the lowest,most responsive, and responsible one received. All work has been
guaranteed to meet all EPA and OSHA standards. This bid was reviewed and recommended for
approval by Human Services and Buildings & Grounds.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi awarding the $14,000 bid to American
Contracting Enterprises.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and Buildings & Grounds,respectfully requests the
Commissioners award the Paul W. Miller Roofing LLC,bid for replacement and repair with new
metal roofing and gutters (Option 2) at the Human Services Avella Wellness Center. The$22,400
quote was the lowest,most responsive,and responsible one received. The new metal roofing,
supports and gutters are warrantied for a period of not less than 10 years. This bid will be effective
date of agreement through date of completion,pursuant to the notice to proceed timeline,unless
otherwise terminated pursuant to a 30-day termination notice.This bid was reviewed and
recommended for approval by Human Services and Buildings & Grounds.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi awarding the $22,400 bid to
Paul W. Miller Roofing.
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 authorization
and direction for the use of an electronic signature system, such as DocuSign, to permit the
Commissioners, Solicitor, Chief Clerk, and department heads to execute county contracts,
agreements,grants and/or licenses subject to the requirements of the Pennsylvania Electronic
Transactions Act with the understanding that wills,deeds and real estate transactions will have
wet signatures.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing and direction the use of an
electronic signature system, subject to the requirements set forth in the Pennsylvania Electronic
Transactions Act.
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 authorization
for the Solicitor and members of the IT Department to establish an Electronic Signature Policy,
which will specify the manner and format for creating, sending and storing electronic records, the
type of electronic signature required and the security method to ensure the integrity and
confidentiality of electronic records. Said policy should establish control processes and procedures
to ensure the preservation, security and auditability of electronic records.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the Solicitor and members of the
IT Department to establish a county Electronic Signature Policy,
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 authorization
for the Solicitor and members of the IT Department to establish an Electronic Signature Policy,
which will specify the manner and format for creating, sending and storing electronic records, the
type of electronic signature required and the security method to ensure the integrity and
confidentiality of electronic records. Said policy should establish control processes and procedures
to ensure the preservation, security and auditability of electronic records.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi authorizing the Solicitor and members of the
IT Department to establish a county Electronic Signature Policy.
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 approving the issuance of tax-exempt revenue notes in the maximum principal amount of
$55 million by the Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority for the benefit of West Penn
Allegheny Foundation,LLC, to finance medically equipped LifeFlight helicopters, as detailed in the
public hearing minutes dated August 8, 2025.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi adopting 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 hiring of
Attorney Sarah Scott of Sweat Law Offices as the HIPPA Privacy and Security Officer for
Washington County at the contract price of$1,500 per month.This contract will be effective date of
agreement and will continue until otherwise terminated pursuant to a 30-day written notice.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the hiring of Attorney Sarah Scott as
the HIPPA Privacy& Security Officer at the contract cost of$1,500/mo., effective date of
agreement and continuing until otherwise terminated pursuant to a 30-day written notice.
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, authorizing the
Solicitor to retain Peacock Keller as special counsel to file an appeal of the determination of the
Pennsylvania Office of Open Records, dated August 5,2025,that the Washington County Tourism
Promotion Agency is not subject to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Act. Said appeal will be filed in
the Washington County Court of Common Pleas.
Mr. Maggi respectfully asked if Item E could be tabled.
Mr. Sherman said they had, over a period of 4 months,made multiple attempts to receive
documentation from the tourism agency. He said his assistant has reached out a dozen times to
schedule a meeting and they have been unresponsive.
Mr. Maggi countered saying that information was inaccurate because Mr. Katula had already
provided the Board with 20 years of audits and had tried to call Mr. Sherman's office several times in
the last couple days.
Mr. Sherman responded that none of the provided documentation answered the specific
questions he had asked like,Where is money spent and how much are they spending? What are the
employees' salaries? What percentage of their budget is allocated to administrative costs?and What
percentage is being spent to promote the county?
Mr. Maggi asked, How much will this cost taxpayers?
Solicitor Gary Sweat said he believed Peacock Keller is under contract with the county to
provide specific legal services for$200/hour.
Mr. Maggi's motion to table died for lack of a second.
Ms.Janis moved to approve the agenda item and Mr. Sherman seconded approving the
retention of Peacock Keller as special counsel.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr.Maggi—No;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Planning Commission,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval,an agreement with Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation (SPC) for
the 2025-2027 Unified Planning Work Program in the reimbursed amount of$35,568. Fiscal Year
2025-2026 and 2026-2027 will reflect$17,784 in county contribution and$4,446 of in-kind match,
respectively.
Moved by Ms.Janis,seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with SPC in the
reimbursed amounts mentioned above.
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 the Planning Commission and Parks &Recreation, presented to
the Board for their consideration and approval, the permitting of deer hunting in Mingo Creek Park
from January 2 through January 10, 2026. There will be 75 free permits issued for each day hunting
is permitted. Washington County resident and property owner applications will be accepted by mail
on November 10, 2025, and then open to non-residents via mail on November 17,2025. Mingo
Creek Park will remain open to the public during these times.Applications will be available
October 1, 2025.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the permitting of deer hunting in
Mingo Creek Park from January 2 through January 10,2026.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance and Elections,presented to the Board for their approval
and ratification, a grant application with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,Department of
Community and Economic Development (DCED) for the election integrity grant program
established under Act 88 of 2022.Application amount is $751,100.88 and will be for the period of
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving and ratifying a grant application with
DCED in the amount of$751,100.88, 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 Finance and Elections,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval,a grant Notice of Intent with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for
the Provisional Ballot Affidavit Envelope Grant under the Help America Vote Act of 2002. The
grant amount is $500 and will be used to offset the costs of newly designed envelopes.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the grant Notice of Intent in the
amount of$500.
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,the provider agreements with the below recommended organizations to
deliver support services totaling$8,047,626, for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026,
and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the recommended provider
agreements totaling$8,047,626, 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.
PROVIDERR• AMOUNT
Academy for.kdolescent I Iealth Inc. [TPAIC Washington $90,()00.00
Teen Outreach
Mentoring Services
Academy for Adolescent Health Inc. UPMC Washington $91,540.00
Teen Outreach
Peer Support Partners
.kdoption Connection PA I^oster Care Services $1,150,00().00
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Adoption Connection PA Visitation Visitation Services $50,000.00
Auberle Teen Placement Services $lon,nun,f111
Blueprints-Consolidated In-Home&Truancy Intervention $900,000.00
Prevention Program(TIPP)
Family Group Decision Making
Blueprints- F GDM (F(1D;tin Develops plans to ensure $21 u I
safer,stability,and health
Blueprints-Independent Living Independent Living Services $670,000.00
Independent living Non-
Blueprints-Independent Living Non-.Adjudicated 1 outh Adjudicated Youth Services to $1511 I n I1 t.i u t
achieve and maintain self-
sufficiencx.
Blueprints-Transitional Living Transitional living Youth Services. $125.000.00
Blueprints-Triple P Evidence—Based Parenting $195,000.00
Program
Father F.ngagement Program for
Blueprints- Team Dad Dads who are incarcerated in $1t!1111o,n0
WCCF.
Visitation services to maintain
Blueprints-Visitation positive connections until $320,000.00
reunification can be achieved.
ClOdren's_lid Society of Mercer County Foster are $20.(1(10.110
Provides safe,nurturing
Families United Network,Inc. environment focusing on family $100,000.00
reunification or permanency.
:Assessments,Counseling,
Innersight LLC Comprehensive Evaluations,and $316,E t8010
Medication Management.
Family Group Decision Making
ustice Works Youth Care $751 I i 100.1 u I
(FGD,\I).
Healthy Families America is an
Justice Works Youth Care evidenced based,home visiting $250,000.00
program for parents facing life
stresses.
Offering the following programs:
Just Care—There goal is to reduce
length of star-in private and public
residential placements and achieve
quperior outcomes when youth
return to the community, $Rt d I,i it Ifl.t It I
Anger Management—To provide
justice AX'orks l outh Care anger management services and
learn effective coping skills.
Nurturing Parent—Decreases
instances of child abuse!neglect h-
strengthening and nurturing
parenting practices.
STOPP -Crisis Intervention
providing Short Term Outreach to
Prevent Placement.
VIP Kids(Violation Initiative
Justice Works Youth Care Program)providing Case $160,000.00
Management.
]ustice Works Youth Care Visitation Related Services. $250,000.00
Remediation and
Justice Works Youth Care Truancy $100,000.00
Diversion Program.
Foster Care Program that provides
a community-based family service
Kecstone_Adolescent Center $35t!tmlt�U
delivers system that assists referred
children,youth and their families.
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PROVIDER ' • AMOUNT
Provides community-based family
Merakey-Pennsylvania care for youth with behavioral and $100,000.00
mental health needs,reducing
institutional placements.
New life_ldolescents is a 15-bed,
privareh owned residential program
New Life Adolescents that provides a stable,supportive $65(jim.o(i
environment for at-risk young
women.
Three Rivers Adoption Counsel DBA TRAC Services for Foster Care placement services for $50,000.00
Families children ages 0-21.
Twin Pines Family Services.LLC Fosrcr Care placement services for $1uo,11ull ol.l
children ages 11-21.
Total $8,047,626.00
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children&Youth Services,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval,the provider agreement with K. Burda Training and Consulting LLC,
for behavioral health training services focusing on motivational interviewing and evidence-based
practices within the Assertive Community Treatment Model (ACT) for the period of July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2026.The contract authorization amount is for$20,000, and no additional county
funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with
K. Burda Training and Consulting in the amount of$22,000, 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 Behavioral Health&Developmental Services,presented to the
Board for their consideration and approval,provider agreements with the below recommended
organizations to deliver support services totaling$6,985,300, for the period of July 1, 2025 through
June 30, 2026,and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreements with the
below recommended organizations in the amount totaling$6,985,300, 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.
PROVIDER • • AMOUNT
Provides The following,\aental I fealth
Services:Certified Peer Specialist-
Community \1entaf Health Supported
Housing,Consumer Drop-In Center,
Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation,
Al1I,Inc.of V'ashington-Greene Co. Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation $488,(.)00.00
Housing Support Services,Peer
Mentor,Site Based Psychiatric
Rehabilitation,Site Based Rehab
E?xpansion—Cognitive Enhancemcm
Therapy,and Social Rehabilitation.
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PROVIDER SERVICES P • 1 1 AMOUNT
Contracted for the operation of The
Common Ground Teen Center,which
The Academy for Adolescent Health,Inc. promotes the inclusiveness of those age $50,000.00
13-18 with mental illness and/or co-
occurring disorders.
Pro-vides intellectual disabilities services
The \rc ofWashington Count- of Self-.\dvocacv Peer I\fentor $68.000.00
Program.
Provides Assertive Community
Treatment(ACT)Team,Certified Peer
Specialist,Community Mental Health
Supported Housing,Crisis Intervention
The CARE Center,Inc.dba SPHS CARE Center (24/7/365),Crisis Stabilization $1,000,000.00
Diversion Unit(24-hour program with
supports and room and board for up to
10 days),Intensive Permanent
Supportive Housing and Outpatient.
Center for Community Resources Provides Supports Coordination
(Intellectual Disabilities) Organization (St O) for our Intellectual $19,500.00
Disabilities Department.
Contracted as our Base Service Unit
(BSU)providing the mental health
services of:Administrative Case
Center for Community Resources (Mental Health) Management,Family Support Services, $1,085,000.00
Respite and the Student Assistance
Program to public schools in
Washington County.
Provides 131ended Case Management,
Centerville Clinics, Inc. Certified Peer Specialist,Outpatient and $67,8011 nn
Partial I lospitalization.
Chartiers Center Mental Health Outpatient Services $2,000.00
The Children's Institute Provides earl~-intervention $50.00n,no
Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation Services.
George)unior Republic in Pennsylvania Proxddes mental health mobile $15 ono.pp
medication services.
Healing Bridges,Inc. (Mental Health) Provides mental health Blended Case $25,000.00
Management and Outpatient services.
Provides(:ommunin i\lental Health
Supported I Tousmg,F?nhanced Personal
Care Home(24'- residential home),
Mental Health \ssnciatinn of\Vashingmn Cnunn Long-Term Structured Residence, S2.II+III+uul.rul
Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Services, Parent.\dvocare and
Representative Payee services.
Provides Hearing,Nutrition,
Occupational Therapy,Physical
Pathways of Southwestern PA,Inc. Therapy,Special Instruction,Speech- $425,000.00
Language Pathology and Vision early
intervention services.
Positive steps Therapy.I,1,C Provides Multi-Disciplinary Evaluation $411II00.110
earl-intervention services.
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PROVIDER SERVICES PROVIDED
Pressley Ridge Provides Family-Based Mental Health $15,000.00
services.
Provides Blended Case Management.
I Certified Peer Specialist,Consumer
Drop-In Center,Mobile Psychiatric
SPHS Southwest Behavioral Care,Inc. Rehabilitation 1 lousing;Supports, $25U,UI o.00
Outpatient.Site Based Psychiatric
Rehabilitation,Social Rehabilitation and
Summer Enhancement Program.
Provides the intellectual disabilities
Supportive Concepts for Families,Inc. service for The Omnibus Budget
(Intellectual Disabilities Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA), $10,000.00
also known as the nursing home reform
act.
Provides Community Residential
Supportive Concepts for Families,Inc. (Mental Rehabilitation(CRR),Transition Age
Health) Youth Community Residential $1,20000.00
Rehabilitation(TACRR)mental health
services.
Provides Supported Employment to
Transitional Employment Consultants assist individuals with Serious Mental $175,000.00
Illness (SMI)in obtaining and
maintaining competitive employment.
Total $6,985,30000
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Services,presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval,the entering into a master grant agreement with the US Department of Housing&
Urban Development (HUD) to provide housing and supportive services for county individuals and
families experiencing homelessness.This agreement is for the period of May 1, 2025 through
September 30, 2026,in the grant amount of$3,131,694, and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the entering into master grant
agreement with HUD in the amount of$3,131,694, for the period of May 1,2025 through
September 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, of provider agreements with the below recommended organizations for.housing and
supportive services to homeless individuals and families in the total amount of$2,342,187,and no
additional county funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the below recommended
organizations in the amount totaling$2,342,187.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PROVIDER •
Connect,Inc. $ 1,235.6m.00 5/1/2ii25—4/311/2026
Connect,Inc. $ 828,640.00 7/1/2025—6/30/2026
The Mental Health
_Association $ 277,741.ou 5/1/2U25—4/3(j/2i)26
TOTAL $ 2,342,187.00
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Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Services,presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval, the Assurance of Compliance for the Pennsylvania Human Services Block Grant
application for the period of July 1,2025 through June 30, 2026.The funds are provided by the
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services,and no county funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the Assurance of Compliance for
the Pennsylvania Human Services Block Grant application 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, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Washington County Human
Services and The Union Mission, as the coordinated entry lead agency for the Western PA
Continuum of Care (CoC), to establish Human Services as an access site in Region 4, and no county
funds are required.
Moved by Ms. Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the MOU between Washington
County Human Services and The Union Mission to establish Human Services as an access site in
Region 4.
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 paving at Cross
Creek Park.
Moved by Ms.Janis,seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the authorization to advertise for
bids for paving at Cross Creek Park.
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 20-site tower maintenance agreement with RG Behers Electrical
Service, Inc.This maintenance agreement will be effective on date of agreement for a period of one
year with options to extend. Total estimated cost will be $7,000 yearly,plus additional cost for
emergency service, and will be paid from Public Safety's operating budget.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the 20-site tower maintenance
agreement with RG Behers Electrical for the aforementioned costs.
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 Controller,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, a professional services agreement with Foster& Foster Consulting
Actuaries, Inc., for actuarial services for compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards
Board Statements (GASB) standards,applicable laws, and audits, as required for pension actuarial
reports. This agreement will be effective for 12 months at submitted hourly rates,unless otherwise
terminated pursuant to the agreement.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the professional services agreement
with Foster&Foster Consulting Actuaries,as required for pension actuarial reports, effective for
12 months at submitted hourly rates.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Controller, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval,a professional services agreement with Foster&Foster Consulting
Actuaries, Inc., for actuarial services for compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards
Board Statements (GASB) standards, applicable laws, and audits,as required for OPEB actuarial
reports. This agreement will be effective for 12 months at submitted hourly rates, unless otherwise
terminated pursuant to the agreement.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the professional services agreement
with Foster& Foster Consulting Actuaries, as required for OPEB actuarial reports, effective for
12 months at submitted hourly rates.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Maggi made a motion to table Agenda Items U and V, saying he was unaware a date had
been set for the 2026 real estate event. Motion died for lack of a second.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing, presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval,a professional services agreement extension with Richardson Communications for the
2026 Real Estate Expo and other consulting services. This extension will continue under the same
terms and conditions of the original agreement and will be effective date of agreement and continue
for six months,unless otherwise terminated pursuant to a 30-day written notice.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Sherman approving the professional services
agreement extension with Richardson Communications effective date of agreement and continue for
six months,unless otherwise terminated pursuant to a 30-day written notice.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—No;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval, a marketing agreement with Drive Marketing, Inc., for the 2026 Real Estate Expo.The
monthly rate will be $2,000,plus 10 percent of the gross of all funds raised by Drive Marketing. The
term of the agreement shall be in effect through the completion of the 2026 Real Estate Expo,
unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the terms and conditions of the current agreement.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Sherman approving the professional services
agreement with Drive Marketing at a rate of$2,000/mo. plus 10 percent of the gross funds raised,
effective through the completion of the 2026 Real Estate Expo, unless otherwise terminated
pursuant to the terms and conditions of the current agreement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—No;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried.
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Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Recorder of Deeds,presented to the Board for
their consideration and approval, a PFD Security Preservation File Backup Services agreement for
scanned records (to meet state and county mandates) from Reynolds Business Systems,at an
estimated cost of$96,239.59, to be paid with the Recorder of Deeds' Records Improvement Fund.
This purchase is in accordance with PA State Contract/CoStars 6 pricing and, therefore does not
require bidding.
Moved by Ms. Tanis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the PFD Security Preservation File
Backup Services agreement with Reynolds Business Systems, at an estimated cost of$96,239.59.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Elections,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, the replacement of backup batteries on all voting equipment from
Election Systems &Software LLC,in the amount of$153,900.This purchase is in accordance with
PA State Contract/CoStars 39 pricing and, therefore does not require bidding. Costs will be paid
with Election Integrity Grant Program funds.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the replacement of backup batteries
on all voting equipment from Election Systems &Software LLC,in the amount of$153,900.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the District Attorney,presented to the Board for
their consideration and approval, the purchase of a DJI Matrice 30T basic combo drone kit and
accessories from Steel City Drones for the total cost of$30,296.98,which will be funded through
the PCCD Bryne Justice Assistance Grant.This purchase is in accordance with PA State
Contract/CoStars 8 pricing and, therefore does not require bidding.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the purchase of a basic combo drone
kit from Steel City Drones for the total cost of$30,296.98.
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 2026 Ford F-350 4X4 Regular SD crew cab
and equipment upfit from Woltz &Wind Ford, for use throughout county parks. This purchase is in
accordance with PA State Contract/CoStars 25 pricing and, therefore does not require bidding. The
proposed truck would replace an aged 2001 Ford F-350 truck. Total cost of$59,124 will be paid
with gas and oil funds.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-350
from Woltz&Wind Ford for a total cost of$59,124.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes; Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Resident J. Ruse spoke in an effort to bring awareness to data centers, which may someday
be a part of the county's landscape. He wanted to know what can be done to make sure the data
centers are constructed in appropriate areas. His biggest concern was with a data center being
brought to East Finley Township.
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Resident J. Hemmis also spoke of concerns with data centers, saying he would like an
environmental study done. He further commented that he was worried about bees and wildlife on
his property.
COMMISSIONERS'RESPONSE
Mr. Sherman encouraged both gentlemen to give their information to County Administrator
Daryl Price so they could further discuss their concerns.
SOLICITOR'S REPORT
Solicitor Sweat reported that municipalities having zoning ordinances is really the only way
to prevent anyone from coming in and doing anything they want with the land they own,noting that
there are 8-10 municipalities throughout the county without any zoning regulations in place. He
continued saying that the law requires that zoning ordinances provide for all land uses, and the
Board cannot force a municipality to enact a zoning ordinance.
Tax refund request in the amount of$571.04.
Cycle G Tax Refunds - 08/14/2025 - BOC Meeting No. 1213
YEAR AMOUNT DATE NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP DISTRICT PARCEL
2025 lM1J )WSKI 235 ,D t: 11R1,FRil 150221I� BIN1I1� 'I l040-030-
MAR(,I F%LLOWFIE1 )x)-(X)-
\V1' 0010-1)0
LEYDIG 2310 095-001-
SHAWN A CANONSBURG
2025 $3.81 07/31/25 SHAMROCK CANONSBURG PA 15317 13-00-
&MAGGIE LANE 1ST W ANNEX 0010-00
L
K}?NDAD, 131 BUX'1'0N 21n-012-
2t125 S72.10 u7/31/25 RODGER& ANT"Ll'A 1) 15312 CROSS CREEK 0'-tX)-
SUSAN KD X>U3-tXl
3210 590-005-
746 LOCUST
2025 $136.08 07/31/25 PROJECT AVE WASHINGTON PA 15301 S FRANKLIN 13-00-
LLC 0047-00
321u + 590-U05-
2025 S53.2n 07/31/25 PKOII:CI' 740 K;Uti'I' WASI}ING'1'r)N PA 153U1 a FRANKLIN 13-( -
LL(, l�'l1,+ (X)65-Ul)
TOTAL $571.04
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There was an executive session held to discuss litigation and personnel at the end of the
Agenda Meeting on Tuesday,August 12, 2025. The regularly scheduled Salary and Retirement
boards will follow this meeting. The next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners' meeting will
take place in this room at 10 AM on Thursday, September 18, 2025, followed by the Salary Board.
The Board of Commissioners would like to thank all county employees and citizens for coming out
to participate in their July Blood Drive.Your kindness saves lives.Thank you!
There being no further business, Mr. Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:44 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK