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Home My WebLink About2025-10-02_Commissioners' Minutes No. 1216_APPROVED 2645 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITFU ElRO 491KV Minute No. 1216 October 2, 2025 The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in Public Meeting Room G-16, at the Crossroads Center at 95 West Beau Street,Washington,PA,with the following members in attendance: Commissioners Nick Sherman, Electra Janis and Larry Maggi. Also present were: Solicitors Gary Sweat and Sarah Scott; County Administrator Daryl Price;Public Affairs Director Nicole Ford; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin and Administrative Assistants Debbie Corson, Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi;Pastor Joie Miller and Veterans Affairs Director Michael Pierce; Observer-Reporter journalist Mike Jones;WJPA journalist Joe Jasek;Chief Operating Officer of Domestic Violence Services of SWPA Alexandra Brooks and Prevention Education Specialist Shayna Blackford. Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 10 a.m. and announced the meeting was being video and audio live streamed through via the Commissioners'YouTube channel. Mr. Sherman introduced Pastor Joie Miller of Champion Christian Center,Washington,who led the meeting in prayer. Mr. Maggi introduced Veterans Affairs Director,Michael Pierce,who led with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minutes No. 1215, dated September 18, 2025. Moved by Ms.Janis;seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1215, as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms. Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mr. Maggi read a proclamation declaring October, 2025, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Washington County. Moved by Mr. Maggi; seconded by Ms.Janis, to approve the proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes; Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Accepting the proclamation was Chief Operating Officer of Domestic Violence Services of SWPA Alexandra Brooks and Prevention Education Specialist Shayna Blackford. Ms. Brooks thanked the Board for their continued support and asked the community to remain supportive of domestic violence victims. She also provided yard signs and asked the public to take them and put them into their yards to help raise more awareness. She also encouraged everyone to share their website,PeaceFromDV.org,where there is a lot of free information and tools. Mr. Sherman noted that the Board appreciates the services they provide,noting Domestic Violence Services finally received an office in the courthouse, as well as a grant this year. He encouraged all residents to donate to such a worthy cause. AGENDA COMMENTS None. COMMISSIONERS'RESPONSES None. 2646 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA �1h71B1.U17JZE1��.�R4.fl4�-_ _ OLD BUSINESS Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of the Planning Commission,recommended the Board ratify,and approve an emergency Change Order for crosswalk painting for at-grade crossings on the Panhandle Trail. This Change Order will increase the project's total amount to $416,625.50. Costs will be paid with Mingo oil and gas funds. Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi,ratifying and approving the Change Order on the Panhandle Trail project in the amount of$416,625.50. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and the Planning Commission, recommended the Board approve the following paving Change Orders for Washington County with Morgan Excavating,LP., Charleroi,PA. This will increase the amount of their current contract to $463,937.75. • CO #2 Avella Parking Lot—$25,656,paid with opioid funds • CO #3 Hauling (Millings)—$2,781.25,paid through the Park's operating budget • CO #4 Deemston Polling Lot—$18,875, paid with an Elections grant These Change Orders have been reviewed and recommended for award by the Planning Commission. Moved by Ms.Janis;seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Change Orders with Morgan Excavating in the increased contract amount of$463,937.75. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and Public Safety,recommended the Board approve the following Change Order deduction for the Washington County Radio Project with Motorola Solutions. This will reduce the amount of the original contract to $24,445,549,will be effective September 25,2025, and no additional funding will be required. • CO #1 Descoping VHF Paging—Design Review Credit (-) $162,719.27 This Change Order has been reviewed and recommended for award by the county's project manager and radio consultant of record. Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi,approving the Change Order with Motorola Solutions reducing the amount of the contract to $24,445,549,effective September 25, 2025. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2647 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA 16Q131JM17ED_E1J3LBA 7Ky Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington,recommended the Board approve the listed Change Order for the Airport Southside Taxiway Project. • CO #2 new electrical service to a hangar, additional paving and additional calendar days as previously agreed upon amount of$278,931.92 Funding will be paid 75%with the anticipated state grant and 25%with county funds. This Change Order has been reviewed and recommended for award by the Redevelopment Authority and Gannett Fleming TranSystems. Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Change Order for the Airport Southside Taxiway Project in the amount of$278,931.92. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and Tax Revenue,recommended the Board approve the Change Order to the agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc., for the purchase of migrating five (5) servers to new ones,with a total cost is $13,500,which will be paid with capital funds. Moved by Ms.Janis;seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Change Order with Tyler Technologies for a total cost is $13,500. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and Human Services,recommended the Board approve a work order for the replacement and upgrade of the existing fire alarm system at the Avella Wellness Center site with S.A. Comunale,an EMCOR Company,Lawerence,PA, for a one-time cost of$15,500, to be paid with opioid funds. Moved by leis.Janis;seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Work Order with EMCO for a cost of$15,500. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing,as per Section 1805 of the County Code governing the sale or disposition of personal proper",of the County,recommended the Board authorize a resolution for the donation of a George Washington painting, as of July 2025, to be utilized by the Courts, from Laura Phillips on behalf of the Estate of William D. Phillips of Washington,who has formerly requested the donation, completed the"Application for Donation," and has met all required criteria. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-mentioned donation of a George Washington painting, as of July 2025, to be utilized by the Courts, from Laura Phillips on behalf of the Estate of William D. Phillips of Washington. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes; Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2648 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMH LIMITEI] E1808491KV NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the adoption of an ordinance, pursuant to Act 48 of 2024, that will authorize the Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation the authority to acquire the right-of-way on behalf of Washington County for the duration of the rehabilitation of the Ten Mile Creek Bridge #40 project,located in Amwell Township. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation the authority to acquire the right-of-way on behalf of Washington County. 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 agreement for preliminary engineering services with Norfolk Southern for the Pike #1 Bridge Project. The estimated$25,000 cost will be reimbursed by PennDOT as part of the project and will be 100% federally funded. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Norfolk Southern at an estimated reimbursement cost of$25,000. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance and Domestic Relations,presented to the Board for their consideration the ratification and approval of a renewal cooperative agreement with Pennsylvania DHS (Department of Human Services) for the Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement program. This agreement will continue funding the Domestic Relations Department at the allowable reimbursement rate and will be for the period of October 1,2025 through September 30, 2030. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal cooperative agreement with Pennsylvania DHS for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30,2030. 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 recommended organizations to deliver support services totaling$1,835,319.04, 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 below-listed provider agreements in the total amount of$1,835,319.04, 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 • Avanco International,Inc. AFCARS Upgrade and Maintenance $6,382.78 Avanco International,Inc. C'%IS Maintenance-Development and Implementation $7,896.03 Avanco International Inc. Child Accounting and Profile System Application ' $51,040.23 Service Adelphoi Village Family Relationship Coaching $350,000.00 Adelphoi Village In Home Prevention Treatment and Aftercare(IHPTA) $500,000.00 The Children's Institute of Project Star—Care Coordination $150,000.00 Pittsburgh d/b/a Project Star 2649 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA tmg I IMITFn FignMAIKV PROVIDER • The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh d/b/a Project Star In Home Family Services(IHFS) $600,000.00 Global Wordsmith,LLC Language translation and interpretation services $10,000.00 Pentz Run Services,Inc. Group shelter and transitional living services $60,000.00 UPMC—Western Behavioral Foster care placement services $100,000.00 Health at Mon Yough TOTAL $1,835,319.04 Chief Clerk, on behalf of Children&Youth Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the provider agreement addendum with Avanco International,Inc., to provide consulting services for the period of July 1,2025 through June 30,2026.The contract authorization amount will not exceed$45,000,and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement addendum with Avanco International in an amount not to exceed$45,000, 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 Children&Youth Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the with Avanco International, Inc. for the HIPAA Business Associate Agreement for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.This agreement is to ensure all appropriate safeguard requirements are met for all Protective Health Information (PHI). This is a mutual promise, and no county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement addendum with Avanco International, 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, the year-end contract adjustment agreements with the below-listed providers for the period of July 1,2024 through June 30, 2025. The total contract authorization amount will be increased from$3,940,300 to $4,706,290, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the year-end contract adjustment agreements with the below-listed providers at an increased amount of$4,706,290, for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PROVIDER SERVICES ORIG.AMT. ADJ.AMT. Certified Peer Specialist,Consumer Drop-In Center, AMI,Inc.of Washington- Mobile Psychiatric,Rehabilitation Services,Peer $230,000 $417,862 Greene Co.—MH Mentor,Site Based Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services,Social Rehabilitation Services The alliance for Infants and Toddlers,Inc.—EI Early intervention services,Service Coordination $5,000 $6,568 Center for Community Resources,Inc.-ID Support Coordination Organization(SCO) 319,500 $23,762 Center for Community Base Service Unit(BSU):Administrative Case Resources,Inc.-MH Management,Family Support Services,Respite, $940,000 $1,098,596 Student assistance Program Centerville Clinics,Inc.- Blended Case Management,Certified Peer Specialist, $67,800 $81,004 MH Outpatient,Partial Hospitalization 2650 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA 1M Uj9aE0 E7,1108491KV PROVIDER SERVICES ORIG.AMT. ADJ.AMT. George Junior Republic in Mobile Medication Program $10,000 $10,760 Pennsylvania—MH Healing Bridges,Inc.—ID Supports Coordination Organization(SCO) $35,000 $35,019 Healing Bridges,Inc.—MH Blended Case Management and Outpatient $18,000 $43,567 JG Early Intervention Nutrition,Occupational Therapy,Physical Therapy, $205,000 $229,773 Specialists,Inc.—EI Special Instruction,Speech Thera v Enhanced Personal Care Home,Long Term Mental Health Association Structured Residence,Mobile Psychiatric $1,400,000 $1,513,963 of Washington County-MH Rehabilitation Services,Parent Advocate, Representative Payee Pediatric Therapy Nutrition,Occupational Therapy,Physical Therapy, Professionals Inc.—EI Special Instruction,Speech-Language Pathology, $150,000 $175,820 ' Vision Specialized Therapy and Occupational Therapy,Physical Therapy,Special $65,000 $73,208 Related Services—EI Instruction,S eech-Lan ntage Pathology Supportive Concepts for CRR and TACRR MH services Families,Inc.—MH $400,000 $565,020 Therapeutic Early Hearing,Nutrition,Occupational Therapy,Physical Intervention Services,LLC— Therapy,Social Work,Special Instruction,Speech- $220,000 $253,379 EI Language Pathology,Vision Transitional Employment Supported Employment $175,000 $177,989 Consultants,Inc.—.IH TOTAL $3,940,300 $4,706,290 Chief Clerk, on behalf of Behavioral Health &Developmental Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the provider agreement with the Mental Health Association of Washington County to implement the Person-Centered Forensics Service Initiative for the period of July 1,2025 through June 30, 2026.The contract authorization amount is $168,031, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with the Mental Health Association of Washington County in the amount of$168,031 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, agreement with MINC for the redesign and development of Human Services'website. The contract authorization amount is $15,500 and is for the period of October 1, 2025 through December 31,2025. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with MINC in the amount of $15,500 for the period of October 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 Human Services,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, a provider agreement with L.J. Reed Photography for professional photography and videography services at the Road to Recovery Symposium, to include editing and production services that will result in a short highlight and promotional video. The contract authorization amount is $150/hour,will not exceed$2,212.50, and no county funds are required. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreement with L.J. Reed Photography in an amount not to exceed$2,212.50. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2651 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITEn E1908441KV Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Children&Youth Services, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval,the purchase of 56 pieces of furniture for CYS (Children& Youth Services), from Tri-State Office Furniture,Inc. The price will be$34,600 and will be funded from Act 148. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the furniture purchase from Tri-State Office Furniture in the amount of$34,600. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes; Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk,on behalf of Purchasing and Human Services,requested the Board table Item L as the amount was incorrect. Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to table Item L. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the tabling of Item L. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk,on behalf of Purchasing and Buildings&Grounds,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the emergency work agreement with American Restoration Services for the Caldwell Building at a cost of$28,500, and will be paid with capital funds. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the emergency work agreement with American Restoration Services at a cost of$28,500. 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 annual agreement with Hobart Service for on-call services,including all parts and labor for the maintenance of the dishwasher, at a cost of$2,815 and is effective date of agreement through September 9, 2026. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Hobart Service at a cost of$2,815, effective date of agreement through September 9, 2026. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Planning Commission,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-350 diesel truck and equipment upfit, for use by the Parks Department,in the amount of$97,284 from Woltz &Wind Ford. This purchase will be made via DGS Costars 25 and, therefore, does not require bidding. Costs will be paid with liquid fuels funds. Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the truck purchase from Woltz &Wind Ford in the amount of$97,284. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes; Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2652 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMIT�O E7F3dt3d911CV Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and the Sheriff,presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the purchase of two (2) replacement metal detectors and all associated software and support from MProtective LLC. This purchase will be made via DGS Costars and, therefore, does not require bidding. The total cost will be $94,120.50/year for four (4) years and will be paid with capital funds. • Two (2) Express Weapons Screening Units—$55,495.50/year • Two (2) Evoly eXpedite Bag X-Ray Units—$38,625/year Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the purchase of two (2) replacement metal detectors from MProtective in the amount of$94,120.50/year for four (4) years. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Maggi—Yes; Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. I PUBLIC COMMENTS None. COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE None. SOLICITOR'S REPORT None. ANNOUNCEMENTS There was an executive session held to discuss personnel at the end of the Agenda Meeting on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The regularly scheduled Salary Board will convene after this meeting. The next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners' meeting will take place in this room at 10 AM on Thursday, October 16, 2025, followed by the Salary Board. There being no further business,Mr. Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:40 p.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: / 32025 ATTEST: CHIEF CLER ' /