HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-17_Departmental Agendas_Meeting No. 1224 CHIEF CLERK AGENDA
February 17, 2026
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Proclamation— Taylor Dardick, Prevention Education Spec.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Domestic Violence Services of SWPA
NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the following board appointments:
Farmland Preservation Board: the reappointment of Bill Iams as the Chairman; and Opioid
Settlement Review Committee: the appointments of Dr. John Tamiggi, Dan Buzard, Teresa Cypher,
Ed Zelich, Amy Podgurski-Gough, and Alisha Walz.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a facilities
service agreement with PennWest University for the purpose of hosting pre-approved DHS/FEMA
courses and trainings. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2026 through December 11, 2026
and no county funds are required.
Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an oil and gas lease between
Washington County and Range Resources for property owned by the County in Jefferson and
Hanover Townships, Washington County, Pennsylvania, consisting of 99.838 acres. Range
Resources will pay the County a lease bonus payment of$3,000/acre, an additional unitization fee of
$1,500/acre, and an 18.5% royalty from production.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, respectfully
requests the Commissioners approve the proposed amendments and revisions to the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) program which is part of the County's annual action plan.
Chief Clerk, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, respectfully
requests the Commissioners approve a commercial agreement and a land lease between
Washington County and Hangar One, LLC and Friend Aircare, Inc., for the airport Hangar located at
620 Airport Road, Washington, PA. The term will be for 29'/2 years effective date of agreement
through August 19, 2055.
HUMAN RESOURCES
INTEROFFICE, MEMORANDUM
TO: CINDY GRIFFIN
FROM: ANDREA JOHNSTON
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR 2/17/26 MEETING
DATE: FEBRUARY 10, 2026
Human Resources respectfully requests the Board of Commissioners approve an updated
Military Leave of Absence Policy. This policy will be updated to allow employees on military
leave the option to, upon request, extend military leave to a total of thirty (30) days in a fiscal
year. Military employees can carry over unused miliary leave into the next fiscal year allowing
them to accumulate up to thirty (30) days.
COUNTY
OF MILITARY LEAVE OF PAGE: 1 of 3
WASHINGTON ABSENCE POLICY
Supersedes Policy
Pennsylvania dated: June 16,2016
PURPOSE/SCOPE:
This policy statement is being issued to establish guidelines for military leaves of
absence and payment for Military Leaves for all Washington County employees.
POLICY:
I. During Active Duty
A. For the first twelve (12) months that an employee is on Military Leave of
Absence, the County shall provide the employee with the following:
1. Continued medical benefits that the employee had prior to his/her
Military Leave. Health and pension plan coverage for service
members shall be provided in accordance with the Uniformed
Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
After 12 months, individuals may elect to continue employer
sponsored health care for up to an additional 24 months; however,
the employee will be required to pay up to 102 percent of the full
premium. In the event a change in benefits would occur to a
similarly situated employee not on leave, like benefits would be
provided.
2. Continued life insurance that the employee had prior to their Military
Leave. In the event a change in benefits would occur to a similarly
situated employee not on leave, like benefits will be provided.
3. Payment on a bi-weekly basis of the difference between what the
employee earned as of his/her last day in the County position and
what he/she receives as military compensation, as determined by
the salary earned after the first thirty (30) days. From this payment,
the County shall deduct the employee's retirement contribution,
based upon the employee's County salary and any applicable taxes.
USERRA clarifies pension plan coverage by making it explicit that
all pension plans are protected.
B. Seniority and all rights related thereto shall accrue during all the time an
employee is on Military Leave of Absence.
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WASHINGTON ABSENCE POLICY
Pennsylvania Supersedes Policy
y dated: June 16,2016
11. After Active Duty
The period an individual has to make application for reemployment or report back
to work after military service is based on time spent on military duty. For service
of less than 31 days, the service member must return at the beginning of the next
regularly scheduled work period on the first full day after release from service,
taking into account safe travel home plus an eight-hour rest period. For service
of more than 30 days but less than 181 days, the service member must submit
an application for reemployment within 14 days of release from service. For
service of more than 180 days, an application for reemployment must be
submitted within 90 days of release from service. Upon completion of the above,
the County shall provide the employee, within seven (7) days, their previous
County position or a comparable position, if the previous position is unavailable.
PROCEDURE
Employees requesting military leave should submit a copy of their orders to their
supervisor as soon as they receive the orders, so that operating requirements can be
adjusted to accommodate the employee's absence. If orders cannot be produced before
the employee takes leave, they will have 30 calendar days to submit them.
The Pennsylvania Military Leave of Absence Act requires that employers pay up to 15
days of Military Pay. The act states that military members are eligible for paid leave when
they are "engaged in training or other military duty under orders authorized by Federal or
State law." If an employee cannot provide signed and/or official orders then there is no
payment obligation by the County. In this case, employees can use all or some of their
vacation pay.
Upon receipt of extended military orders, the County may, upon request, extend military
leave to a total of thirty (30) days in a fiscal year. Military employees can carry over
unused military leave into the next fiscal year allowing them to accumulate up to thirty
(30) days.
MISCELLANEOUS
This policy shall be consistent with the Uniformed Services Employment and
Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Insofar as any provision hereunder is inconsistent
with USERRA, said statues shall supersede this policy and be absolutely controlling.
COUNTY
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WASHINGTON ABSENCE POLICY
Pennsylvania Supersedes Policy
y dated_ June 16,2016
INTERPRETATION AND ADMINISTRATION
The Human Resources Department is responsible for the overall implementation and
administration of this policy under the guidance of the County Solicitor.
The Board of Commissioners is responsible for the ultimate authorization and control of
this policy.
ADOPTED this day of February 2026, per minute
Ratified:
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
Nick Sherman, Chairman Electra S. Janis, Vice-Chair
Larry Maggi, Commissioner
ATTEST: Approved as to Form and Legality:
Cynthia B. Griffin, Chief Clerk Gary Sweat, Solicitor
Andrea M. Johnston,
Director of Human Resources
MEMORANDUM
TO: Commissioner Nick Sherman, Chairman
Commissioner Electra S.Janis,Vice Chair
Commissioner Larry Maggi
FROM: Department of Human Services
SUBJECT:Agenda Meeting February 17, 2026
1. Children and Youth Services—Provider Agreement
Children and Youth Services is respectfully requesting approval of the following provider
agreement with PA Parent and Family Alliance to provide peer support for parents and
primary caregivers who have Washington County Child Welfare involvement or at risk for
such involvement for the period of July 1, 2025—June 30, 2026. The contract authorization
amount is for$355,037.00 and no additional county funds are required.
2. Behavioral Health and Developmental Services—Operating Agreement
Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is respectfully requesting approval of the
2026 Administrative Entity Operating Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of
Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs beginning January 1, 2026. This
Operating Agreement is a requirement from the State to maintain ID/A oversight in
Washington County. No county funds are required.
3. Human Services—Provider Agreement
Human Services respectfully requests approval to enter into a provider agreement with The
Union Mission for housing and supportive services for homeless individuals and families for
the period of October 1, 2025—September 30, 2026. The contract authorization amount is
$712,261.00 and no additional county funds are required.
WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: Randy Vankirk
NICK SHERMAN,CHAIRMAN "yam Director of Purchasing
ELECTRA JANIS,VICE CHAIR i'i
Phone: 724-228-6729
LARRY MAGGI
(724)228-6724 WASHINGTON COUNTY
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
95 WEST BEAU STREET,SUITE 430
WASHINGTON,PA 15301
TO: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: RANDY VANKIRK, DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING
DATE: FEBRUARY 11,2026
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEMS FOR FEBRUARY 17,2026 -MIN#1224
I. CHANGE ORDERS
A. Change Order
Purchasing respectfully requests the Board of County Commissioners approve the following
change order.
1. Change Order Airport Runway 9-27 Lighting-Contract#041823-RW Lighting
Purchasing, on behalf of Bob Griffin,Redevelopment,respectfully requests the Board of
County Commissioners approve the following change order for the Rehabilitate Runway
9-27, Rehabilitate Runway 9-27,Runway Lighting with Bruce&Merrilee's Electric
Company,Pittsburgh,PA. This change order will decrease the amount of their contract to
$582,934.14 to be funded from grants from the PennDOT Bureau of Aviation.
C.O.#1—Materials deduct—($32,612.12)
This Change Order was reviewed and recommended for award by the Redevelopment
Authority&Transystems.
II. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS
A. Professional Service Agreements
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1. Professional Services—Crown Castle and SBA
Purchasing on behalf of Public Safety,respectfully requests the Board of County
Commissioners extend and amend the not to exceed(NTE)with Crown Castle and SBA
for structural analysis(SA)at P25 Radio Project Tower Sites to $150,000 from$50,000.
These funds will be used for modifications discovered during the structural analysis,zoning,
permitting,&inspection fees. Funds will be paid from the General Fund.
2.Avella Radio New Tower Site-License Agreement
Purchasing on behalf of Public Safety,respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the
License Agreement with SBA Towers,LLC.,for the Avella radio tower site for the initial
term of 5 years in the amount$3,500/month with an annual 3%escalation.
If approved,this agreement will automatically renew for 4 additional terms of 5 years each
unless terminated within 120 days prior to renewal. Costs will be paid from the 911 Fund.
3.McGuffey Road Radio New Tower Site-License Agreement
Purchasing on behalf of Public Safety,respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the
License Agreement with SBA Towers IV,LLC.,for the McGuffey Road radio tower site
for the initial term of 5 years in the amount$3,950/month with an annual 3%escalation.
If approved,this agreement will automatically renew for 4 additional terms of 5 years each
unless terminated within 120 days prior to renewal. Costs will be paid from the 911 Fund.
4.East Finley Radio Tower Site-License Agreement
Purchasing on behalf of Public Safety,respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an
addendum to the License Agreement with SBA Towers,LLC dated December 14th,2016,
for the East Finley radio tower site. This addendum increases the month rental cost by
$1,500/month with an annual 3% escalation. Costs will be paid from the 911 Fund.
MIN#1224,Dated 02/19/2026.
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REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
R A C w1' OF THE COUNTY OF WASHINGTON R A C w/I
90 WEST CHESTNUT STREET,SUITE 700,WASHINGTON,PENNSYLVANIA 15301
~\`4- PHONE 724-228-6875 L-956
FAX 724-250-8431
STEPHEN T.JOHNSON www.racw.net COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DARYL W.PRICE redevelopment@racw.net NICK SHERMAN,CHAIRMAN
PAUL SCARMAZZI ELECTRA S.JANIS,VICE CHAIR
JEFFREY JONES ROBERT C.GRIFFIN LARRY MAGGI
JEFFREY A.MILLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PROJECT ACTIVITY REPORT
DATE: February 17, 2026
TO: Washington County Board of Commissioners
FROM: Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington
Washington Countv CDBG Program
RACW requests that the County Board of Commissioners adopt a resolution approving proposed
amendments and revisions for Fiscal Years 2022-2025 of the Community Development Block Grant
Program which are part of the County's Annual Action Plans.
Proposed Resolution attached
Cross Creek Demolition Project No. CD 24-06
This project involves the demolition and site clearance of 20 Ferguson Street, a blighted residential
structure which has been condemned under the Township's Code Enforcement Program.
Contractor: David J. Woodhouse
Contract Award: $7,800.00
Funding: Cross Creek Community Development Block Grant Funds
Award Date: February 18, 2026
Donegal Communitv Center Restroom Project Nos. CD 24-07, LS 22-27, LS 23-08 & LS 24-05
This project involves the construction of restrooms for the Donegal Township Community Center.
Contractor: Grahamboys LLC d/b/a Graham Construction
Contract Award: $209,800.00
Funding: $137,178.82 Donegal Community Development Block Grant Funds
$ 72,621.18 Local Share Account Funds
Award Date: February 20, 2026
Signature
COUNTY OF WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA
Substantial Amendments & Budget Revisions to 2022-2025 Annual Action Plans
February 19, 2026
Project Municipality Project Original Budget New Explanation
Number Budget Change Budget
Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)Program
CD 22-28 Ellsworth Recreation Improvements $0.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 New project. Reconstruction of existing walking trail. Amendment
CD 23-07 Donora Demolition $100,000.00 $100,000.00 $0.00 Cancel project Amendment
CD 23-13 Monongahela Recreation Improvements $93,730.00 $87,730.00 $181,460.00 Additional funds needed to complete project Budget Revision
CD 23-14 North Strabane Demolition $82,800.00 $61,313.35 $21,486.65 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 23-25 Countywide CDBG Planning $30,000.00 $11,832.50 $41,832.50 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 23-26 Countywide CDBG Administration $669,500.00 $27,972.41 $697,472.41 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 23-29 Ellsworth Recreation Improvements $0.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 New project. Reconstruction of existing walking trail. Amendment
New project. Construct new parking lot for Char House
CD 23-30 Charleroi Parking Facility $0.00 $50,000.00 $50,000.00 residents at corner of Fallowfield Avenue and New Amendment
Alle .
CD 24-04 Canonsburg Demolition $14,491.00 $14,491.00 $0.00 Cancel project Amendment
CD 24-05 Cokeburg Street Reconstruction $75,000.00 $15,328.62 $59,671.38 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 24-09 Elco Sidewalk Reconstruction $68,000.00 $37,893.65 $105,893.65 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 24-11 Houston Street Reconstruction $75,000.00 $13,363.20 $61,636.80 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 24-12 Monongahela Street Reconstruction $145,000.00 $9,264.77 $154,264.77 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 24-15 Mount Pleasant Street Reconstruction $75,000.00 $16,716.47 $91,716.47 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 24-17 Peters Recreation Improvements $114,700.00 $59.776.62 $54,923.38 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 24-19 Washington Recreation Improvements $110,000.00 $52,224.89 $57.775.11 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 24-21 West Brownsville Street Reconstruction $64.000.00 $11,315.09 $75,315.09 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 24-24 Countywide CDBG Planning $30,000.00 $27,426.25 $57,426.25 Project complete-final budget revision Budget Revision
CD 25-12 Monongahela Recreation Improvements $87.730.00 $87,730.00 $0.00 Cancel project Amendment
New project. Construct new parking lot for Char House
CD 25-23 Charleroi Parking Facility $0.00 $25,000.00 $25,000.00 residents at corner of Fallowfield Avenue and New Amendment
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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF
WASHINGTON APPROVING AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM WHICH ARE
PART OF THE COUNTY'S CONSOLIDATED AND ANNUAL ACTION PLANS
WHEREAS, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended,the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is authorized
to extend financial assistance to communities for activities which will benefit low- and moderate-
income persons, eliminate or prevent slums or urban blight, or address other urgent community
development needs; and
WHEREAS, the County of Washington is an eligible grantee under the CDBG Program;
and
WHEREAS, in the course of administering the CDBG Program, certain Amendments and
Revisions are required for Fiscal Years 2022-2025; and
WHEREAS, the County of Washington has prepared the Amendments and Revisions for
the County's 2022-2025 Consolidated and Annual Action Plans; and
WHEREAS, the County of Washington has advertised a notice regarding its intention to
act upon the Amendments and has made them available for public review and comment prior to
the public meeting at which they are to be considered; and
WHEREAS, having given the citizens of Washington County an opportunity to make
known their position with regard to the Amendments and further having given thorough
consideration to their applicability to continued program implementation, the Board of
Commissioners of the County of Washington, Pennsylvania, wishes to approve the proposed
Amendments and Revisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County
of Washington, Pennsylvania, that the Amendments and Revisions dated February 19, 2026 for
Fiscal Years 2022-2025 of the Community Development Block Grant Program which are part of
the County's Consolidated and Annual Action Plans are hereby approved and furthermore the
Chairman of the Board of Commissioners is authorized to execute on behalf of the County all
documents relating to the approved Amendments and Revisions.
Resolved and adopted this 19th day of February, 2026.
ATTEST: WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS
By:
Cynthia B. Griffin, Chief Clerk Nick Sherman, Chairman
APPROVED as to FORM and LEGALITY: By:
Gary Sweat Law Offices Electra S. Janis,Vice Chair
By:
Gary L. Sweat, Esquire Larry Maggi, Commissioner
Washington County Solicitor
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