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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA MEETING NO. 1221 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
— PHOTO SESSION WITH AGENDA GUESTS AND COMMISSIONERS—
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AGENDA
I OPENING OF MEETING
A. Prayer Pastor Bill Lawler
Avery United Methodist Church
B. Pledge of Allegiance US Navy Veteran Sr. Chief Benny Smith
McDonald
II APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Minutes No. 1220— December 4, 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. BID EXTENSION — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Elections, respectfully requests the Commissioners
extend the bid contract for election supplies to William Penn Printing, Pittsburgh
PA, at the submitted "per unit" prices with the requested cost updates, effective
January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. This contract has been reviewed and
recommended for award by Elections and Purchasing.
B. CHANGE ORDER— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Planning Commission, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve Change Order No. 7 with Fleeher Contracting, LLC, Cecil,
PA, for a 3'x3' mop sink with faucet for the Washington County Fairgrounds
Exhibit Hall No. 1 restrooms at an increased cost of $1,457.32, which will be paid
with 2023 Local Share Account grant funds. This Change Order represents an
adjusted overall project cost of $574,845.01 and has been reviewed and
recommended for award by the Planning Commission.
C. CHANGE ORDER— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve Change Order No. 2 with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the Washington
County Project 25 Radio System at the Washington Park Tower site. This Change
Order includes radio and network equipment, a shelter and a generator, at an
increased cost of $787,313.73, to be paid from the General Fund. This amount
includes a credit of$162,719.27 from Change Order No. 1, resulting in an adjusted
overall project cost of $25,232,862.73, which and has been reviewed and
recommended for approval by the County Project Manager.
D. CHANGE ORDER— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Project Management, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve Change Order No. 3 with JG Contracting Company Inc.,
Carnegie, PA for the Washington County Courthouse Square shoring project. This
Change Order covers additional equipment and time required due to hidden
conditions discovered along the east wall and southeast stairwell, at an increased
cost of $190,585.48, to be funded through the bond. This Change Order results in
an adjusted overall project cost of$1,715,410.30 and has been reviewed and
recommended for approval by the Project Manager and NAI Burns Scalo.
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E. ADDENDUM — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve an addendum to the contract with Full-Service Network
LP, Pittsburgh, PA, to include additional costs for the cloud phone hosting system
services at the Avella Wellness Center. The increased amounts of$249.99 for
activation and $149.99 monthly will take effect date of agreement through
contract termination.
F. RENEWAL AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a renewal
agreement with The Master's Touch LLC, Spokane, WA for generating, printing
and mailing real estate tax notices on behalf of the County Treasurer for
approximately $18,368.15/year, plus postage and will be effective December 1,
2025 through November 30, 2026. This was the lowest, most responsive, and
responsible quote received.
G. RENEWAL AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve a renewal agreement with Motorola Solutions, Linthicum, MD, in the
amount of $23,454 to support the call handling equipment as the county migrates
to Next Generation 911. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2026 through
March 31, 2026.
H. AGREEMENT EXTENSION — PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Planning Commission, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve an agreement extension and upgrade with Waste
Management PA to provide and service the dumpsters for the Panhandle Trail in
Cross Creek and Mingo Creek county parks. This one-year extension will be
effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 with options to extend
annually unless otherwise terminated pursuant to a 30-day written notice.
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VII NEW BUSINESS
A. BOARD APPOINTMENTS—CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the appointment
of Craig Walls and the reappointment of Steve Toprani to the Housing
Authority Board.
B. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT— CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners' approval to instruct the
County Solicitor to draft an amended Hotel Tax Ordinance for the County
pursuant to Title 16 §17507 of the County Code which provides for the
recommended provisions.
1. The County Treasurer would receive 4% of the hotel taxes collected as an
administrative charge.
2. Twenty percent of the hotel tax collected would be paid directly to the
Washington County Tourism Agency for administration.
3. Seventy-six percent of the hotel tax collected would be deposited into a
special joint account to be titled in the name of the Washington County
Board of Commissioners and the Washington County Tourism Agency,
which would require agreement on how monies are to be spent, and which
projects are to be funded.
4. Any monies held by the Tourism Agency in certificates of deposit are to be
deposited into the special joint account.
5. The County and Tourism Agency will actively pursue the creation, funding,
and construction of a Sports/Recreation/Convention Center.
6. The annual audit, required by Title 16 § 17507(t), must be performed by a
certified public accounting firm jointly retained by the Washington County
Commissioners and the Washington County Tourism Agency.
C. RESOLUTION — CHIEF CLERK
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 16 of
2025 to establish an Opioid Advisory Committee to evaluate and recommend the
awarding of grants to opioid remediation applicants from the opioid settlement
funds distributed to Washington County by the Pennsylvania Opioid Trust Fund.
D. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE — PLANNING
The Planning Commission respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the
advertising for construction and NBIS inspections through ECMS,
in cooperation with and in accordance with PennDOT-required procedures.
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E. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE — PLANNING
The Planning Commission respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the
advertising for the replacement of Raccoon No. 28 bridge in Smith Township.
Costs will be paid with Act 13 bridge restricted funds.
F. GRANT RENEWAL— FINANCE
Finance, on behalf of Probation Services, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve a grant renewal authorization with PCCD (Pennsylvania Commission on
Crime and Delinquency) for the intermediate punishment treatment for fiscal
years 2025-2026.
G. CONTRACT— HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the contract
between the County of Washington and SEIU Local 668 (Residual). This three-year
contract calls for a 3% annual raise, effective January 1, 2026 through
December 31, 2028.
H. CONTRACT— HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the contract
between the County of Washington and SEIU Local 668 (Court Related and Court
Appointed). This three-year contract calls for a 3% annual raise, effective
January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028.
I. CONTRACT RENEWAL— HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve switching
retiree Highmark supplemental insurance to a zero deductible policy, effective
January 1, 2026.
J. PROVIDER AGREEMENTS—CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES
Children & Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the
recommended provider agreements for supportive housing, assessments and
evaluations and supervised visitation services in the total amount of $745,000 for
the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and no additional county funds
are required.
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K. PARTNERSHIP REQUEST— BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Behavioral Health & Developmental Services respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve the entering into a partnership with Western
Pennsylvania Continuum of Care to conduct a multi-county comprehensive,
cross-system analysis to identify service gaps and improvements. BHDS would
serve as a pass-through entity for this initiative in the amount of $80,000, and
no county funds are required.
L. PROVIDER AGREEMENTS— HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve agreements
with the recommended providers for HAP services at a total cost of $202,200
for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and no county funds
are required.
M. APPOINTMENT— HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the
appointment of Dr. John Tamiggi, Administrator, and Tiffany Milovac, Deputy
Administrator, to submit and execute the Statewide Local Share Assessment to
the Commonwealth Financing Authority on behalf of Washington County. The
funding application will not exceed an amount of$250,000 and will be used for
the Mon Valley Wellness Center. No county funds are required.
N. AGREEMENT— HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the Wholesale
Partner Agreement with Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for the
provision of shelf stable boxes for the food insecure population, effective
January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, and no county funds are required.
O. AGREEMENT— HUMAN SERVICES
Human Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement
with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture for the management of the
State Food Purchase Program (SFPP) for the period of July 1, 2025 through
June 30, 2026. The contract authorization amount is $330,009.56 and no county
funds are required.
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P. LEASE RENEWAL AGREEMENT—AGING SERVICES
Aging Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a lease renewal
agreement with the Borough of Canonsburg for the Canonsburg Senior Citizens
Center on East Pike Street. Rent will be $400/month, effective January 1, 2026
through December 31, 2026, with the option to renew automatically from
year-to-year.
Q. AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve a maintenance and support agreement with Interaction Insight
Corporation for hardware and software of the logging recorder at both airport
locations for a cost of $22,153, effective January 1, 2026 through
December 31, 2026. Costs will be paid with Public Safety's state
collected surcharges.
R. AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners
approve a license agreement with CCATT, LLC for the Amity radio tower site at a
cost of $4,250/month for 10 years with an annual 3% escalation. Costs will be
paid from Public Safety's 911 fund. This agreement has been reviewed and
recommended for award by the county's Project Manager.
S. AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Planning Commission, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve a professional services agreement with Peacock Keller for
the Farmland Preservation Board at the submitted hourly rates, not to exceed
$7,500, effective date of agreement through December 31, 2026, with annual
options to extend. Costs will be paid by the Planning Commission's budget.
T. AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of the Public Defender, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve a professional services consulting agreement with Paul
Charles Schneider, Esq. for clients charged with serious criminal offenses for
$57,763, plus a part-time attorney a rate of$75/hour with a maximum of
10 hours/week, effective January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Mileage
costs will be set by the yearly IRS rate. Costs will be funded through the Indigent
Defense Grant and PCCD subgrant award.
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U. AGREEMENT— PURCHASING
Purchasing, on behalf of Human Services, respectfully requests the
Commissioners approve a one-year agreement with Waste Management PA, to
provide and service the dumpster for the Avella Wellness Center at a monthly
cost of $108.03 for weekly pickups, effective January 1, 2026 through
December 31, 2026 with options to extend annually, unless otherwise terminated
pursuant to a 30-day written notice.
VII PUBLIC COMMENT
For residents who have signed in and are wishing to make general comments.
THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY THE SPEAKERS DURING PUBLIC COMMENT
ARE EXCLUSIVELY THOSE OF THE SPEAKERS AND DO NOT REFLECT OR REPRESENT
THOSE OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND HAVE NOT
BEEN VERIFIED.
IX THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE
X SOLICITOR'S REPORT
Tax refund request in the amount of $329.28.
XI ANNOUNCEMENTS
Today's Salary Board is canceled, but there will be an Organizational Salary Board
meeting at 3 PM, January 5, 2026 in this room. The next regularly scheduled Board of
Commissioners meeting will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in this
room, followed by the Salary Board. All county offices will be closed December 24
and 25, 2025 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and January 1, 2026 in
observance of New Year's Day.
XII ADJOURNMENT
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Minute No. 1220 December 4, 2025
The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in Public Meeting
Room G-16, at the Crossroads Center at 95 West Beau Street,Washington,PA,with the following
members in attendance: Commissioners Nick Sherman, Electra Janis and Larry Maggi. Also present
were: Solicitor Gary Sweat; Chief Clerk Cindy Griffin;Public Affairs Director Nicole Ford;
Administrative Assistants Debbie Corson, Heather Wilhelm, Casey Grealish and Randi Marodi;
Veterans Affairs Director Michael Pierce; Robb Williams from Abundant Life Baptist Church; City
of Washington Mayor JoJo Burgess;WJPA journalist Joe Jasek; (WDAC) Washington County Drug
&Alcohol Commission Executive Director Cheryl Andrews and Laura Dieterle; Founder Fern
Siebert, Clean&Tidy Our County.
Mr. Sherman called the meeting to order at approximately 10 a.m. and announced the
meeting was being video- and audio-live-streamed via the Commissioners'YouTube channel.
Mr. Sherman introduced Robb Williams from Abundant Life Baptist Church,who led the
meeting in prayer.
Veterans Affairs Director Michael Pierce led with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Sherman entertained a motion to approve Minutes No. 1219, dated November 20, 2025.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minutes No. 1219, 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
Washington County Drug&Alcohol Commission (WDAC) Executive Director
Cheryl Andrews thanked Mr. Maggi for his continued support and Mr. Sherman for reaching out to
schedule a meeting. Ms. Andrews expressed her concerns about possible changes to the structure
of WDAC, asking the Board to reconsider this specific budget appropriation.
COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE
None.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of the Planning Commission, recommended the Board approve
amended division orders with Range Resources for (1) the Harmon Creek C,Unit B 15H,with the
decimal interest of 0.00005979; and (2) the Harmon Creek C,Unit C 14H,with the decimal interest
of 0.00018577.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the above-mentioned division
orders 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 Redevelopment Authority of the County of
Washington,recommended the Board award the bid for Airport 14 Unit T Hangar to Erect-A-Tube,
Inc., Harvard, IL, at a total cost of$703,492, to be 90%paid with FAA funds and the remaining
10%with state funds. This was the lowest,most responsive, and responsible bid received.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the bid for Airport 14 Unit T Hangar
to Erect-A-Tube for a cost of$703,492.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing, recommended the Board extend the bid contract
for plumbing services to McVehil Plumbing Inc., of Washington,PA, at their proposed time and
material rates. This was the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bid received. This contract
includes a 15% discount on supplies and will be effective November 1, 2025 through October 31,
2026,with no remaining opportunities to extend.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the extension of the bid contract
with McVehil Plumbing effective November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously. q
Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing and the Planning Commission, recommended the
Board 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 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.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Change Order No. 6 with Fleeher
Contracting at an increased cost of$1,142.06.
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
recommended the Board approve an addendum to the agreement with Remington&Vernick
Engineers to include additional costs for services associated with permitting and zoning for the
Crossroads Center parking lot expansion project. The increased amount of$13,359 will be effective
November 1, 2025.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with
Remington&Vernick Engineers for the increased amount of$13,359, effective November 1, 2025.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Sweat, on behalf of Purchasing, respectfully recommended the Board approve an
addendum to the professional service agreement with Ford Business Machines,Inc., Connellsville,
PA, for the purpose of adding two offices to the county's copier lease program. This addendum will
increase the county's total copier cost by$550/month and will include copiers for DUI Central
Court and the Recorder of Deeds offices, effective December 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030,unless
otherwise terminated pursuant to a thirty-day written notice.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with Ford Business
Machines for the increased amount of$550/month, effective December 1, 2025 through
June 30, 2030.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Planning Commission,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, a surface use agreement with MPLX (formerly MarkWest) to install a
launcher/receiver site located in Cross Creek County Park. The site will be used to inspect and
monitor the area's existing transmission lines. MPLX will pay the county$34,500 for this use.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the surface use agreement with
MPLX in the payment amount of$34,500.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Planning Commission,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, a permanent access road agreement with MPLX (formerly MarkWest)
to create an access road to the launcher/receiver site located in Cross Creek County Park. MPLX
will pay the county$5,000 for placement and use.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the permanent access road
agreement with MPLX in the payment amount of$5,000.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval, a tax levy and appropriation resolution fixing the 2026 tax rate at 2.43 mills for county
purposes and appropriating specific sum estimates to be required for the year.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Sherman approving the tax levy and appropriation
resolution fixing the 2026 tax rate at 2.43 mills.
Before casting his vote,Mr. Maggi stated that he did not agree with the funding that is
earmarked for creating new positions to do the work currently being handled by WDAC. He,
however, said he understood there are many other,important items which do need funding.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval, the annual supplemental appropriation.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the annual
supplemental appropriation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval, a policy renewal for accident insurance coverage with Philadelphia Insurance Company for
attendees,volunteers and seasonal juveniles of community service/FITS alternative sentencing
program. The premium will cost of$4,339 and will be effective January 13, 2026 to
January 13, 2027.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the policy renewal with Philadelphia
Insurance Company at a cost$4,339, effective January 13, 2026 to January 13, 2027.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Finance,presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval, a policy for general aviation liability insurance coverage with Old Republic Aerospace
Company. The premium will cost$6,509 and will be effective January 1, 2026 through
January 1, 2027.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the policy renewal with Old
Republic Aerospace Company at a cost$6,509, effective January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
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, a provider agreement with George Junior Republic of Pennsylvania to
provide placement services and the contract authorization amount will be $500,000 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 agreement with George
Junior Republic in the contract authorization amount of$500,000, 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 2026 calendar year special budget in the amount of$68,000. This
budget will be used to cover supportive client services and various other related expenses,and no
additional county funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the 2026 calendar year special budget
in the amount of$68,000.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Human Services,presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval, an agreement with Domestic Violence Services of Southwestern PA to provide
homeless assistance services for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026,in the amount of
$13,500, and no county funds are required.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Domestic
Violence Services of Southwestern PA in the amount of$13,500, 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 Purchasing and Corrections,presented to the Board for their
consideration and authorization, the advertising for proposals for health care services.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the advertising for proposals for
health care services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—No;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Purchasing and Public Safety,presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval, a renewal agreement with SynergIT for level 3 (senior engineering)
support for the 911 Center at a cost not to exceed $100,000 for the period of January 1, 2026
through December 31, 2026,with an option to extend for an additional year. Services outside the
scope-of-work would require written approval from the county and would be billed separately.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal agreement with
SynergIT at a cost not to exceed $100,000 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 Purchasing and the Planning Commission,presented to the Board
for their consideration and approval, an internet agreement with Verizon FIOS to be installed and
activated for service in the Mingo Creek County Park office.Agreement will be effective from date
of agreement for a two-year period. Monthly charges of$271.61,plus one-time activation ($99) and
router ($89) fees will be paid through the park's operating budget.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the internet agreement with Verizon
FIOS at the above-listed costs.
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, renewal agreements with SynergIT with the recommended vendors and
costs for applications used to identify potential security vulnerabilities for the 911 Center and will be
funded from the 911 operating budget.
• Cisco Firepower 1120 Firewalls with a 3-year License/Support: $7,520.53
• Cisco SmartNet Renewal: $6,522.72
• Veeam Data Platform 1-year: $12,962.40
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the above-listed renewal agreements
with SynergIT.
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, an agreement with Horizon Information Services to provide and install
cameras and badge swipes for the Public Safety building to address security issues in spots where
there is no coverage.The total cost of$31,950 will be paid with Public Safety's 911 funds.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the agreement with Horizon
Information Services at a cost of$31,950.
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, an approve the renewal agreement and invoices with ES&S (Election
Systems & Software,LLC) for the 2026 election support at a cost of$88,300,which will be paid
with Elections' operating budget.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the renewal agreement and invoices
with ES&S at a cost of$88,300.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Founder Fern Siebert, Clean&Tidy Our County asked the community to help showcase
Washington County when the NFL Draft comes to the area next year.There is a meeting at the
Fourth Presbyterian Church on January 10, 2026 for volunteers to assist with clean-up initiatives
being held March 15 through April 15, 2026.
City of Washington Mayor Jojo Burgess proposed the creation of a transparent, five-person
board to administer the distribution of funds from the opioid settlement trust. Suggested board
members would include: the Mayor of the City of Washington, Canonsburg Mayor, Charleroi
Mayor,Monongahela Mayor and an"at-large" County Commissioner. Mr. Burgess said he would be
submitting a Right-to-Know request for copies of past opioid meeting minutes.
Cheryl Andrews expressed her dissatisfaction with how the Board is handling the opioid
settlement funds disbursement.
COMMISSIONERS' RESPONSE
Mr. Sherman responded by pointing out that there is no transparency with the money
WDAC receives. He said every dime allocated from the opioid settlement trust is on a public
website run by Penn State.
Mr. Maggi said he disagreed with Mr. Sherman regarding transparency. He said that is what
they are trying to correct moving forward.
Clinical Director of Washington Drug and Alcohol Laura Dieterle spoke about Medication
Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program in the Washington County jail. She said WDAC recommended
the jail expand its MAT services.
SOLICITOR'S REPORT
Solicitor Sweat requested tax refunds in the amount of$512.66.
Moved by Ms.Janis, seconded by Mr. Maggi approving the tax refunds in the amount
of$512.66.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Maggi—Yes;Ms.Janis—Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Cycle J Tax Refunds - 12/04/2025 - BOC Meeting No. 1220
DATE NAME ADDRESS CITY DISTRICT PARCEL
GRAG273
2024 $40.01 11/14/25 DAVID 01-DAVIDSON CHARLEROI DONORA 018-00-
AVID J DR PA 150221-0008-00
DONELLA 120-010-09-
2025 $39.05 11/14/25 MICHAEL J 602 BEST AVE WASHINGTON PA 15301 CANTON 99-0602-
OOT
GRAG273
2025 $40.00 11/14/25 DAVID 01-DAVIDSON CHARLEROI PA 15022 DONORA 018-00-
AVID J DR 1-0008-00
2025 $238.86 11/14/25 LUCY 155 ALMOND BENTLEYVILLE PA 15314 SOMERSET 580-019-00-
COLLETTE A RD 00-0008-01
LAWSON
RICHARD 557 640-002-00-
2025 $16.86 11/14/25 EXCAVATIN D C ELLAN FINLEYVILLE PA 15332 UNION 00-0038-02
G INC
RD
K&T REAL 1215 WASHINGTON 770-022-00-
2025 $137.88 11/14/25 EST LLC MORGAN BRIDGEVILLE PA 15017 7TH W 05-0004-00
ROAD
TOTAL $512.66
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Salary Board will follow this meeting, and the next regularly scheduled Board of
Commissioners' meeting will take place in this room at 10 a.m. on Thursday,December 18, 2025,
followed by the Salary Board.
There being no further business,Mr. Sherman declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:42 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
2025
ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK