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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA MEETING NO. 1219 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025
- PHOTO SESSION WITH AGENDA GUESTS AND COMMISSIONERS-
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AGENDA
I OPENING OF MEETING
A. Prayer Bill West of Washington
B. Pledge of Allegiance US Army Veteran, Paul D. Selestow
Washington
II APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Minutes No. 1218— November 6, 2025
III SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
None.
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. ADDENDUM — PLANNING
The Planning Commission respectfully requests the Commissioners approve price
and technical proposals for the Pike No. 1 Bridge Replacement Project with the
revised scope-of-work, inclusive of items to complete the final project design,
which will increase costs by $333,761.17, for a total project cost of$908,028.06.
All costs will be federally funded.
B. CHANGE ORDER - PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Planning Commission, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve Change Order No. 6 with Fleeher Contracting, LLC., Cecil,
PA. for additional hand dryers and wiring for the Washington County Fairgrounds
Exhibit Hall No. 1 restrooms project at an increased cost of $1,142.06, which will
be paid with 2023 Local Share Account Grant Funds. This Change Order
represents an adjusted overall project cost of $573,387.69 and has been reviewed
and recommended for award by the Planning Commission.
C. CHANGE ORDER - PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Buildings & Grounds, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve Change Orders Nos. 1 and 2 with American Restoration
Services, Pittsburgh, PA, for additional work in the Caldwell Building at an
increased cost of $9,500, which will be paid with capital funds. These Change
Orders represent an adjusted overall project cost of $38,000 and have been
reviewed and recommended for award by Buildings & Grounds and the County
Administrator.
• Change Order No. 1 — Removal and replacement of sealant around all
windows, stone and ledges at a cost of $5,000
• Change Order No. 2 — Removal and repainting of metal columns at a cost of
$4,500
D. BID EXTENSION - PURCHASING
Pursuant to Act 142, Senate Bill 1154, effective February 20, 2001, Purchasing
respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize a 30-day extension of the bid
pricing for the 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.
E. WORK ORDER - PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a Work Order in the
amount of $73,659 with Remington & Vernick Engineers (as part of the County's
professional service agreement) for engineering services for a miniature golf
course at Mingo Creek County Park. Neither construction specifications, bid
documents, nor geotechnical investigation are included in this scope and fee.
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VII NEW BUSINESS
A. BOARD APPOINTMENTS—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the appointment of
Suzanne Drake to the Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board and the
reappointment of Bob Griffin to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission
(SPC) Board.
B. TRAVEL & TRAINING — CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Coroner, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve the cost of training and all travel related fees, within the rules of the
county's travel policy, for a deputy coroner (B.J. McKay) to attend continuing
education training on November 17, 2025, in Pittsburgh, PA. The cost will be
$100, plus mileage, and will be paid via the Coroner's operating budget.
C. AGREEMENT— PLANNING
The Planning Commission respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
right-of-entry agreement with EQT for plugging an orphaned well located in
Mingo Creek County Park. The access road and wellsite will be restored upon
completion of the work.
D. PERMIT— PLANNING
The Planning Commission respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
highway occupancy permit submitted by EQT for access to an orphaned wellsite
in Mingo Creek County Park. The signed forms will allow Mr. Andrew Benchek to
act as agent for the county to apply for the permit.
E. AGREEMENT— CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children & Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the
recommended agreements for support services for the period of July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2026. The total contract authorization amount is $2,400,240,
and no additional county funds are required.
F. MOU (MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING) —CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children & Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Washington County Court of
Common Pleas for the provision of the Jobs Program for the period of
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in the amount of$340,400, and no additional
county funds are required.
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G. MOU (MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING) —CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children & Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Washington County Court of
Common Pleas for the provision of the LEADER Program for the period of
July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $971,696, and no additional
county funds are required.
H. PROVIDER AGREEMENTS—CHILDREN &YOUTH SERVICES
Children & Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the
recommended provider agreements for treatment, counseling, training and
other related services for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The
total contract authorization amount is $355,000, and no additional county funds
are required.
• Community Specialist Corporation d/b/a The Academy—Trauma informed
treatment for at-risk females— $175,000
• Summit School, Inc. d/b/a Summit Academy—Academics, technical
training, counseling, and extracurriculars — $180,000
I. PROVIDER AGREEMENT— CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children & Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
provider agreement with Cater 2 You Youth Haven to provide short-term
emergency residential care for youth in crisis for the period of July 1, 2025
through June 30, 2026. The total contract authorization amount is $250,000, and
no additional county funds are required.
J. MOU (MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING) —CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children & Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the Washington County
Correctional Facility for implementation of the Parenting Inside Out Program for
incarcerated parents for the period of November 20, 2025 through
November 20, 2028, in the amount of$100,000, and no additional county funds
are required.
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K. PROVIDER AGREEMENT ADDENDUM — CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children & Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a
provider agreement addendum with Love 2 Care, Inc. to provide an emergency
children's residential facility for the period of July 1, 2025 through
June 30, 2026. The contract authorization amount will be increased to $750,000,
and no additional county funds are required.
L. CONTRACT ADJUSTMENT— BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health & Developmental Services respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve a year-end contract adjustment with Aging Services of
Washington County in the adjusted amount of$160,319 for the period of July 1,
2024 through June 30, 2025, and no additional county funds are required.
M. PROVIDER AGREEMENT— BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health & Developmental Services respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve a provider agreement with Southwest Behavioral Health
Management, Inc. in the amount of $2,678,990 for administrative and complex
care management services for the period of January 1, 2026 through
December 31, 2027.
N. LETTER OF INTENT— HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the
submission of a Letter of Intent to the Department of Drug & Alcohol Program to
retain and internally operate the "Single County Authority" designation.
O. RFP— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Planning Commission, respectfully requests the
Commissioners authorize the advertising for proposals to design and build a
miniature golf course at Mingo Creek County Park.
P. AGREEMENT ADDENDUM — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Aging Services, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve an addendum to the existing lease agreement with the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Pittsburgh for the Bentleyville Senior Center to include a monthly
rental rate increase to $850/month to be paid from Aging Services' operating
budget.
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VIII PUBLIC COMMENT
For residents who have signed in and are wishing to make general comments.
THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY THE SPEAKERS DURING PUBLIC COMMENT
ARE EXCLUSIVELY THOSE OF THE SPEAKERS AND DO NOT REFLECT OR REPRESENT
THOSE OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND HAVE NOT
BEEN VERIFIED.
IX THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE
X SOLICITOR'S REPORT
None.
XI ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today's Salary Board meeting has been canceled, but the Retirement Board will follow
this meeting. The next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners' meeting will take
place in this room at 10 AM on Thursday, December 4, 2025, followed by the Salary
Board. The Board of Commissioners would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
XII ADJOURNMENT
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Minute No. 1217 October 16, 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; County Administrator Daryl Price; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin;Public
Affairs Director Nicole Ford;Administrative Assistants Debbie Corson,Heather Wilhelm, Casey
Grealish and Randi Marodi;Reverend Kevin Haley and PA National Guard Veteran, Kenneth
Ankrom and Veterans Affairs Director Michael Pierce; State Senator Camera Bartolotta;Judge John
DiSalle;Prothonotary Laura Hough; Recorder of Deeds Carrie Perrell; Clerk of Courts Ray Phillips;
County Operations Manager Joe Bendik; Former Washington County Commissioner Harlan
Shobert;Human Resources Director Andrea Johnston; Human Services Administrator Dr.John
Tamiggi and Deputy Administrator Tiffany Milovac;Housing&Homelessness Director Nicole
Masur;WJPA journalist Joe Jasek; Observer-Reporter journalist Mike Jones;Washington County
resident George Herwig;Washington County Drug&Alcohol Commission Executive Director
Cheryl Andrews and other WDAC representatives Adele Kinkela; Chad Clahar;John Liggett;
Bill Garrett.
Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 2:05 p.m. and announced the
meeting was being video and audio live streamed via the Commissioners'YouTube channel.
Mr. Sherman introduced Reverend Kevin Haley of Liberty Chapel&Amity Methodist
Church,who led the meeting in prayer.
Mr. Maggi introduced PA National Guard Veteran, Kenneth Ankrom of Washington,who
led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minutes No. 1217, dated October 16, 2025.
Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minutes No. 1217, 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 November 16-22 as Hunger&Homelessness
Awareness Week and the entire month of November 2025 as National Hunger&Homelessness
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 Washington County Housing&Homelessness Director
Nicole Masur. Ms. Masur thanked the Board for their ongoing support. She then proceeded, saying
that homelessness in Washington County has increased by 33 percent over the past two years,
highlighting several upcoming awareness and fundraising events,including the Mon Valley Food
Box Challenge,Visionary Voices: Stories That Spark Change, the Avella Sunday Supper, the Harvest
for Hope, the Empty Bowl Fundraiser, and the Sleepout Fundraiser. Flyers were made available for
anyone wishing to participate.
Mr. Sherman thanked Ms. Masur for being an unsung hero of Washington County.
Ms.Janis read a Certificate of Recognition as did Senator Camera Bartolotta for Washington
County resident and US Coast Guard veteran George Herwig on the occasion of his 1031d birthday
and acknowledging his service to his country and his community involvement. Mr. Herwig thanked
the Board and expressed what a special honor it was to receive such recognition.
AGENDA COMMENTS
None.
COMMISSIONERS'RESPONSES
None.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of the Planning Commission, recommended the Board approve an
amended Division Order with Range Resources for the Harmon Creek C,Unit A 36H with the
decimal interest of 0.00006930.
Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the above-mentioned amended
Division Order with Range Resources.
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 award the bid for Mingo Creek Park's garage door removal,replacement and installation to
Johnson Door Company of Washington. The total cost of$28,790 will be funded with park
operating funds and will be effective date of award through scope-of-work completion,unless
otherwise terminated pursuant to the terms of the agreement or a 30-day written notice. This was
the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bid received.
Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the bid to Johnson Door Company
at a total cost of$28,790, effective date of award through scope-of-work completion.
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 Change Order No. 2 with Morgan Excavating,LP., Charleroi,PA, for paving of the
Avella Wellness Center's parking lot at a cost of$25,656,which will be paid with capital funds. This
Change Order represents an adjusted overall project cost of$463,937.75.
Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Change Order No. 2 with Morgan
Excavating at a cost of$25,656.
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 Change Order No. 5 with Fleeher Contracting,LLC, Cecil, PA, to extend the
existing waterline for a yard hydrant from the restrooms of Washington County Fairgrounds Exhibit
Hall No. 1 at a cost of$3,336.97,which will be paid with 2023 LSA (Local Share Account) grant
funds. This Change Order represents an adjusted overall project cost of$572,245.63 and has been
reviewed and recommended for award by the Planning Commission.
Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Change Order No. 5 with Fleeher
Contracting at a cost of$3,336.97.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and (RACW) Redevelopment Authority of the
County of Washington, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve Change Order No. 3 with
Cast&Baker, to add work items EW-12 and balance all quantities to actual field measured quantities
for the Airport's Southside Taxiway project,which reduces costs by$100,742.40. This Change
Order represents an adjusted overall project cost of$3,916,235.52 and has been reviewed and
recommended for award by the Redevelopment Authority and Gannett Fleming TranSystems.
Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Change Order No. 3 with
Cast&Baker,reducing project costs by$100,742.40.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and the County Project Manager,respectfully
requests the Commissioners approve Change Order No. 1 with JG Contracting Company Inc.,
Carnegie, PA, to move the buried waterline location for the Courthouse Square Shoring project,
which increases costs by$7,463.82 and will be paid with bond funds. This Change Order represents
an adjusted overall project cost of$1,453,560 and has been reviewed and recommended for award
by the County Project Manager and NAI Burns Scalo.
Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Change Order No. 1 with
JG Contracting at a cost of$7,463.82.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes; Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and the County Project Manager,respectfully
requests the Commissioners approve Change Order No. 2 with JG Contracting Company Inc.,
Carnegie, PA, to add flowable fill concrete to the existing east wall for the Courthouse Square
Shoring project,which increases costs by$71,801 and will be paid with bond funds. This Change
Order represents an adjusted overall project cost of$1,524,824.82 and has been reviewed and
recommended for award by the County Project Manager and NAI Burns Scalo.
Moved by Ms.Janis; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Change Order No. 2 with
JG Contracting at a cost of$71,801.
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;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, the reappointments
of Bill Iams and Earl Sadler to the Farmland Preservation Board and to the Conservation District
Board,Jan Tomsic as Public Director and Nick Sherman as the County Commissioner.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-mentioned board
reappointments.
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
amendments and revisions to the CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) program,which
are part of the county's consolidated and annual action plans.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the adoption of a resolution to the
CDBG program.
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 termination of
the contract between Washington County and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce
dated September 21,2023 (with a 6-year term) through December 31, 2028,based on the following
reasons: (1) The contract with the Washington County Chamber of Commerce is an invalid multi-
year contract where the chamber was to provide governmental services to the county; and, (2) The
chamber has failed to fulfill the requirements of said contract; and, (3) budgetary adjustments to
certain county programs are necessary for cost savings. The termination will be effective
January 1, 2026.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-mentioned Notice
of Termination.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Planning Commission and Parks &Recreation,presented to
the Board for their consideration and approval, the submission of an application with the LSA
(Local Share Account) grant program for the continued rehabilitation of Exhibit Hall No. 1 at the
Washington County Fairgrounds. The total project cost will be approximately$1,464,000.The
application was submitted without a match identified,but a typical 20%match (approximately
$300,000) would be paid with Fair Gas Lease and Act 13 Greenways monies.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the submission of a $1,464,000
grant application with the LSA.
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, the renewal of the PENNDOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium with the
Washington Health System OMC (Occupational Medicine Center). This agreement provides drug
and alcohol testing services for PENNDOT-regulated random lottery draws.The rates of the
contract will remain the same and will be effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal of the PENNDOT
Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium with the Washington Health System OMC, effective
January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Resources,presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval, the renewal of the Share &Ride Program Consortium with the Washington Hospital
System OMC (Occupational Medicine Center). This agreement provides drug and alcohol testing
services for non-regulated random lottery draws. The rates of the contract will remain the same and
will be effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal of the Share &Ride
Program Consortium with the Washington Hospital System OMC, effective January 1, 2026 through
December 31, 2026.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Resources,presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval, the renewal of the EAP (Employee Assistance Program) with Gateway Rehabilitation
Center d/b/a Productivity Partners. This agreement provides counseling and work-life services to all
full-time employees and eligible family members. EAP services will be compensated at an annual
contract fee of$19,872, effective January 1,2026 through December 31, 2026.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal of the EAP with
Productivity Partners at an annual contract fee of$19,872, effective January 1, 2026 through
December 31, 2026.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Resources,presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval, the county's Email Retention Policy.This policy outlines expectations for email
retention for all county accounts.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the county's Email Retention Policy.
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, an agreement with Southwest Behavioral Health
Management, Inc. for the implementation of a community-based care management program for the
period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. The contract authorization amount is
$225,800,and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Southwest
Behavioral Health at a cost of$225,800, for the period of January 1, 2026 through
December 31, 2026.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Behavioral Health&Developmental Services,presented to the
Board for their consideration and approval, a year-end contract adjustment agreement with Positive
Steps Therapy,LLC in the adjusted amount of$40,451 for the period of July 1, 2024 through June
30, 2025, and no additional county funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the year-end contract adjustment
agreement with Positive Steps Therapy in the adjusted amount of$40,451, for the period of
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Services,presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval,provider agreements listed below for emergency shelter services in the total amount of
$283,477 for the period of July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. Funds will be provided by the
US Department of Housing&Urban Development (HUD), and no county funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the provider agreements listed below
for the total amount of$283,477, for the period of July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PROVIDER •
Connect,Inc. Emergency shelter services $129,562
Domestic Violence Emergency shelter services $42,915
Services of SWPA
Blueprints Emergency shelter services $111,000
TOTAL $283,477
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Services,presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval, the submission of an application for DCED's (Department of Community and
Economic Development) Local Share Account Funding (Gaming Funds) in the amount of
$125,000, to support the development of a community wellness center in the Mon Valley. The cost
of the application submission is $100 and will be paid with Human Services' operating funds.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the submission of an application for
DCED's Local Share Account Funding in the amount of$125,000.
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 authorization, the advertising for bids for heating in the mechanic's garage.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the advertising for bids for heating
in the mechanic's garage.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing, the Planning Commission and the Washington County
Agricultural Land Preservation Board,presented to the Board for their consideration and
authorization, the advertising for bid proposals for state certified real estate appraisers to determine
values for agricultural conservation easements.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the advertising for bid proposals for
state certified real estate appraisers.
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 service support agreement with Emergency Networking,which
permits EMS and fire departments to use the Aldrin software platform to generate documentation
and reports for compliance, tracking and reporting. This agreement will be effective
November 1, 2025 for a 12-month period at a total cost of$3,145 including a one-time $750
implementation fee. Costs will be paid with Act 165 funds.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the service support agreement with
Emergency Networking a total cost of$3,145, November 1, 2025.
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 software purchase for reverse 911 mass phone notification with
Regroup,which permits the emergency use of geo fencing,including integration with schools to
provide entry QR codes for 24-hour emergency event notifications. This purchase will be effective
November 1, 2025 for a 3-year period at a total cost of$47,750 and will be paid with
PEMA 911 funds.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the software purchase with Regroup
at a total cost of$47,750 effective November 1, 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 Horizon Information Services to provide
and install security cameras for Cross Creek and Mingo Creek county parks.The total costs of
$19,640 (Cross Creek) and $17,090 (Mingo) will be paid with funds from the Mingo Creek oil and
gas account.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Horizon
Information Services at a total cost of$36,730.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Aging Services,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval,a service agreement addendum with Waste Management PA for
dumpster and trash removal services at the Beth Center Senior Center,reducing costs from
$300/month to $101/month,with an $8.50 administrative charge. This addendum will be effective
November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026,with options to extend annually,unless otherwise
terminated pursuant to a 30-day written notice.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the service agreement addendum
with Waste Management PA at the above-mentioned costs, effective November 1, 2025 through
October 31, 2026.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval,the revised bidding thresholds from the PA Department of Labor&Industry. Under Act
90 of 2011, the bidding thresholds are updated based on the annual inflation adjustment. The listed
thresholds shall be implemented and adhered to,if and until, adjusted thresholds are adopted via the
official PA Bulletin issued after November 6, 2025.
• $12,900: Purchases and Contracts require no formal bidding or written/telephonic
quotations for approval
• $12,900-$23,800: Purchases and Contracts shall require three written or telephonic
price quotations from qualified vendors
• $23,800—Above: Purchases and Contracts exceeding$23,800 shall require formal
bidding in the form of public bids, requests for proposals, best value procurement
or professional services
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-mentioned revised
bidding thresholds from the PA Department of Labor&Industry.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Several speakers addressed the Board regarding funding for the Washington Drug and
Alcohol Commission (WDAC). Cheryl Andrews,WDAC Executive Director, stated that the agency
applied twice for opioid settlement funds and was denied, and she requested the Board support
funding for WDAC. Additional speakers,including participants in WDAC treatment programs,
shared personal testimonials about the agency's positive impact in their recovery.Adele Kinkela
credited WDAC with helping her regain stability. Chad Clahar said WDAC was instrumental in
getting him into treatment.John Liggett reported being 18 months in recovery with WDAC's
support. Bill Garrett stated he is in long-term recovery and requested opioid funding for WDAC.
COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE
Mr. Sherman thanked the speakers for sharing and commended them on their recovery
efforts. He clarified that WDAC is funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is not losing
county funding. He offered to meet with the agency to discuss potential programming supported by
opioid settlement funds.
Mr. Maggi added that if there were to be discussions about possibly seeking state funding for
the county to assume responsibility for WDAC,it would require a public vote.
Mr. Sherman agreed, saying that the question under consideration is whether WDAC should
be moved under the Washington County Human Services Department,which would require a
formal vote.
SOLICITOR'S REPORT
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
There was an executive session held at the end of the Agenda Meeting on Wednesday,
November 5, 2025 to discuss litigation regarding multiple cases. The Salary Board meeting has been
canceled. The next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners' meeting will take place in this
room at 10 AM on Thursday,November 20,2025, followed by the Salary and Retirement boards.
The Board of Commissioners wish to thank all who participated in the October 30, 2025 Blood
Drive. It was a great success!
There being no further business,Mr. Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 2:56 p.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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2025
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK