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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-12-04_Commissioners' Minutes No. 1220_APPROVED 2685 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA _1MIiLIMITEQ E1808491KV _-- 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. 2686 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA WRLAMf1ED Elaaa49]KV 2687 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA 1MR LIMIT Q 18 A4C]_�( 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. 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. 2688 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED EIBQ8491KV 2689 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR_LIMITEa_.E].Hi)839_t.KV 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 Countv 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. 2690 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA i��unnrr�o �ssnsassk� 2691 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMBIIMITE❑ E1808391KV 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. 2692 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA I M R LIMITFQ F1BUS421K 2693 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMITED F1809491KV 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 FICIS 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 FICIS 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;Ibis. Janis —Yes;Mr. Sherman—Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2694 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMF 1-&4TT I] FldM491KV 2695 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR LIMRL6 E1W 4a1KV___ 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. 2696 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA 1 9 tlMrrED 1=1 80649 1 KV 2697 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA IMR IIMITF0 F1808491KV Cycle J Tax Refunds - 12/04/2025 - BOC Meeting No. 1220 YEAR ANIT DATE NAME ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP DISTRICT PARCEL �zR.\t1KI 273 24n-n18-n0- 2024 $40.01 il/1-1/35 D,\\tD DR\'II„c )N ( 11ARLER0 11 I,,\ 15022 D()Nt IR-1 nl_nnnR_I10 DONELLA 120-010-09- 2025 $39.05 11/14/25 MICHAEL J 602 BEST AVE WASHINGTON PA 15301 CANTON 99-0602- OOT ( RAG() 273 240-018-00- 2025 S40.00 11/14/25 DA\'Ill) D:1\"TD�I IN c'I T\RI.ERc 11 PA 15022 D()Nt :1►R 01-0018-00 DR 2025 $238.86 11/14/25 LUCY 155 ALMOND BENTLEYVILLE PA 15314 SOMERSET 580-019-00- COLLETTE A RD 00-0008-01 55 RIt;IIARD 640-Oo2-nn- 2025 STc,.R6 11/14/25 I?XC.\\' kT1N T(:('l,l;l.L,1N 11NIJSY\'ll,l,l: P:\ 15332 (TNII )N W-0038-02 G IN(' D 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: / `✓C/� �`3 52025 ATTEST: HIE CLE 2698 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA I M R_L1kLT�l�i.80t�1411CV_