2055  MINUTE BOOK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1316649LD Minute No. 1159  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  October 20, 2022  The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pa., with the following members being present: Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan, Larry Maggi, and Nick Sherman. Also present are Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease' representative Lauren Mathews; Chief of Staff Mike Namie; Human Resources Director Shelli Arnold; Treasurer Tom Flickinger; Deputy Controller Heather Sheatler; Prothonotary! Laura Hough and employee Tina Whited; Veterans Affairs representative Leigh Mawhinney; Sheriff. Anthony Andronas and Deputies Elizabeth Davidson, Kristie Salzman and C.J. Zemalkowski; Executive Secretaries Marie Trossman and Randi Marodi, Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Secretary Paula Jansante; Planning representative Kalie Chasko; The Rev. Gary Gibson of North Buffalo Presbyterian Church; Air Force: representative Joshua Rush; WJPA representative Joe) Jasek and concerned citizens Bracken Burns, Kerry Gallick, John Gallick, Ashley Duff, Bonnie Rankin, Susan Narelle, Becky Reid, Fred Bender, Susan Bender, Corey McConn, Ann Shaner, Evelyn Salzman, Tess Salzman, Frank Wikinson, Antoinette Fitch, Don Fitch, and Stephanie Rossi.  Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 21 p.m. and announced this meeting is  video and audio live-streamed vial Facebook. The Rev. Gary Gibson led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Rush led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1158 dated October 6, 2022. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1158 as written.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously. SPECIALORDER OF BUSINESS  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan -Yes.  Mr. Sherman read a certificate of recognition that was awarded to Deputy Elizabeth Davidson for her outstanding service as the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) and Public Relations Deputy to educate and train county employees and local schools on how to protect themselves during a terroristic event.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the certificate. Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan -Yes.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Maggi read a certificate of recognition that was awarded to Deputy Kristie Salzman and canine officer Sammi for their outstanding service as the Explosive Detective and Tracking K-9 and their  commitment to providing safety and security for county employees.  Moved by Mr. Maggi; seconded by Mr. Sherman, approving the certificate. Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Sheriff Anthony Adronas that the Commissioner for recognizing two of his outstanding deputies.  RECESS FOR PHOTOS PUBLICCOMMENT  The following Washington County residents addressed the Commissioners during public comment: Fred Bender said: iti is the responsibility of the people presenting: a petition to do their research andi it is not the Commissioners' fault ift that it wasn't prepared correctly. He said there are many Republicans,  Democrats, and Independents who are happy it's not on the ballot.    2056  MINUTE BoOK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1316649LD  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Stephanie Rossi talked about transparency regarding the mid-term elections and dates on mail-in ballots. She requested that the Commissioners follow the law and direct the election director to segregate any Don Fitch spoke about national efforts to discredit the 20201 Presidential election. He discussed Donald Trump's big lie and pointed out that many of Trump's supporters have been charged in the January 6 insurrection. He called" Trump a con artist who wants pcople to believe he is a victim ofa politically Ashley Duff said Lycoming County is counting their 2020 Presidential election and another race and York County will be counting ballots after this election. She talked about deficiencies with Washington County's election process, and she asked the Commissioners to act and use their authority to bring back voter confidence. She said they want tol have confidence that their votes are being counted accurately. Annie Shaner spoke about the rise of fascism, an extreme form of authoritarian rule linked to rabid Chairman Irey Vaughan said the undated ballots will be segregated and will remain segregated until  undated mail- -in ballots.  motivated witch-hunt.  nationalism, around the world. She encouraged everyone to vote. THEBOARDOF COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE there is a resolution of the election lawsuits.  OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, of the appointment of Stephanie Paluda to the Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board, and the appointments of David Kresh, Cathi Kresh, Charlie Watts, Mary Lea Dutton, Kevin Hill, and Krys Soukup to the Canvass Board for  the 2022 General Election. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the board appointments.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, to award the following construction contracts that were advertised by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PADOT). Costs will be paid with 100% federal funds. Chartiers #58 bridge, the City of Washington tol Frank Gavlik & Sons, Inc. $1,124,412.44. Chartiers #301 bridge, Cecil' Township to. Advanced Builders, Inc. $1,318,606. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the construction contracts with the listed  vendors.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, of authotization to submit a grant request in the amount of $300,000 to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PADOT)under the Multi-Modal Transportation fund to replace the Raccoon #28 bridge on Keys Roadi in Smith' Township. Additional costs to complete the project including removal of the existing structure and site preparation will be completed with Act 44/89 funds and in-house efforts. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving to submit a grant requést to replace the  Raccoon #281 bridge. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.    2057  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and apptoval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, of authorization to: advertise proposals for ani independent state-certified gèneral real estate appraiser to determine the conservation easement value for properties submitted for agricultural conservation Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise proposals for  easements.  ani independent state-certified general real estate appraiser.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan = Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, of authorization to submit a grant request in the amount of$1,120,000 under the Local Share Grant Program for the rehabilitation of two dairy barns and Hall1 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The total project cost is estimated tol be $1,600,000 which will require a $480,000 match from Fair Gas Lease Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving to submit a grant request for the  and Act 13 Greenways monies.  rehabilitation of two dairy barns and Hall 1att the Washington County Fairgrounds.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan -Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for theit consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and Public Safety, ofa grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for the 20229-1-1 Statewide Interconnectivity, grant program. The agreement is in the amount of $21,970 and will be for the period of] January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency for the 2022 9-1-1 Statewide  Interconnectivity grant program. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan -Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and Court Administration, of an addendum to the agreement with' Tyler Technologies, Inc. (as successor-in- interest to Courthouse Technologies Ltd.) for the jury software. The addendum increases the number of annual summons production from 6,500 to 10,000 to reflect actual usage and decreases the per summons fee from $4.02 to $3.60 with an estimated annual cost of $36,000. The addendum will be effective  October 20, 2022. Inc. for the jury software. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with Tyler Technologies,  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington, ofa resolution to amend the grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement program. The resolution allocates unspent monies totaling $307,256 to three Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution to amend the grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency for the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and  existing projects for the 2021 and 2022 grant years. Rehabilitation Enhancement Program.    2058  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and Tax Revenue, ofa resolution reflecting required changes to the Local' Tax Collection Law per Act 57 of2022. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution reflecting changes to the  Local Tax Collection Law per Act 57 of 2022.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi 1 Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human Resources, of the renewal of the Opt-Out rate for 2023 health insurance to remain the same ata a monthly rate Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the 2023 Opt-Out rate for health  of$200. insurance.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes..  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human Resources, of the renewal of the annual contract with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical coverage effective January 1,2023 through December 31, 2023. Thej premium will increase by 4% for the Highmark  PPO Plan and the new monthly rates are as follows:  Employee - $785.67 Employee & Spouse -$2,117.49 Employee & Child(ren): -$1,892.79 Family - $2,429.85 Employee - $783.60 Employee & Spouse -$2,111.92 Employee & Child(ren) -$1,887.63 Family $2,423.45 Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  In addition, the contract will include a Performance Blue Plan that salaried employees and elected officials  may choose. The monthly premium for this plan willl be as follows:  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renéwal contract for medical  Coverage with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalfof Human Resources, oft the renewal of the annual contract with Highmark Freedom PPO Blue for retirees over 65 effective January 1,2023 through December 31, 2023. The rate willi increase by 3% and the monthly rate is Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal contract with Highmark  $167 per member. Freedom PPO Blue. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.    2059  MINUTE BoOK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, onl behalf of Human Resources, of the renewal of the annual contract with Highmark Blue Cross] Blue Shield for vision coverage effective January 1,2 2023 through December 31, 2023. The premium willi increase by 20% and the monthly  rate willl be as follows:  Employee $4.78 Employee & Spouse - $13.80 Employee & Child(ren) -$13.80 Family $13.80 Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal contract for vision  coverage with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi- - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented tot the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of] Human Resources, of the renewal of the annual contract with United Concordia for dental coverage effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. There willl be no change in the premium. This contract will alsoi include an option for salaried and elected officials to! purchase an enhanced plan at the employee's  expense. with United Concordia. Roll call vote, taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; secondedl by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal contract for dental çoverage  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan-Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human Resources, of thei renewal of our current contract with Colonial Supplemental Insurance for the 2023 Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal contract with. Colonial  voluntary benefits effective January 1,2 2023 through December 31, 2023.  Supplemental Insurance. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human, Resources, of the renewal of the annual contract with The Standard for life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. There will be no. change int the premium. Moved] by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal contract with' The Standard.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, of the following provider agreement addendums for a totali increase of $138,180 for the period of] July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. No: additional county funds are required.  PROVIDER  ORIGINAL AMOUNT $184,370 16,995 225,055. 15,000 78,060  ADJUSTED AMOUNT $214,214 17,552 244,062 15,112 114,905:  accessAblities, Inc. Crossroads Speech &1 Hearing, Inc: Diversified Human Services, Inc. (EI) Diversified: Human Services, Inc. (ID) Pediatric Therapy Professionals, Inc.    2060  MINUTE BoOK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMBI LIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Therapeutic Early Intervention Service Provider Washington Communities Human Services, Inc.  118,400 32,000 $669,880  144,610 57,605 $808,060  TOTAL  Moved by Mr, Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the above provider agreement  addendums.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, oft the following provider agreements for the period ofJ July 1,2022 through) June 30, 2023.  No additional county funds are required.  PROVIDER  AMOUNT $150,000 100,000 400,000 $650,000  Children's Institute of Pittsburgh - Care Coordination Children's Institute of Pittsburgh - In-Home Family Services  People RI Us  TOTAL  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreements listed.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, ofa provider agreement addendum with Threel Rivers Adoption Council dba' TRAC. Services for Families to add generalizedi recruitment and retention services for the period ofJ July 1,2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract authorization amount will: remain unchanged and no additional county funds are Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with  tequired.  Three Rivers Adoption Council dba TRAC: Services for Families. Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi- Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, ofa an agreement with Debra Eckels-Boles and the University of Pittsburgh's School of Social Work for Ms. Eckels-Boles tol become aj part-time student at the University's graduate education program, Child Welfare Education for Leadership (CWEL). This agreement will commence on August 3, 2022 and will end upon Ms. Eckels-Boles graduation or withdrawal from the program. No additional county funds are  required.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approvingt the agreement with Debra Eckels-Boles  and the University of Pittsburgh's School of Social Work.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing, of authorization to advertise the request for quotes (RFQs) for engineering services, consulting, and bids specs Moved1 by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for engineering  for Washington County. services, consulting, and bid specs. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.    2061  MINUTE BoOK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED F1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Chief Clerk presented tot the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and the Treasurer, to enter into an agreement with RBA Professionall Data Systems, Inc., State College, PA for credit card terminal pay processing integration for their MSB pay terminal with RBA's online payment Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with RBA Professional  modules. The total cost is $8,500 and willl be funded from their operating budget.  Data Systems, Inc.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan -Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and Public Safety, of the renewal of the maintenance agreement for the CAD System with Intergraph Corporation, Madison, Ala. effective from October 20, 2022 through December 31, 2023. The total amount is $295,343.52 and willl be paid froml Public Safety's operating budget. The equipment ands software were- purchased in 2006 at a cost of approximately $1.8 million. The purpose oft this maintenance is tol keep the Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal of the maintenance  system up to date.  agreement with Intergraph Corporation for the CAD System.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman.- Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and the Coroner, ofat task tracker agreement with Cohero, San Diego, CA for implementation ofa task and project management system upgrade within the software they currently utilize effective October 20, 2022. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Cohero.  The total amount is $29,550 and willl be paid from their operating budget.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on! behalf of Purchasing and Information Technology, of an addendum to our Internet Services agreement with Lumos Networks of West Virginia Inc. dba Segra, Atlanta, GA to add SD-WAN and hosted firewalls. This addendum will be effective October 1,2022 for a four-year term. The total cost is $13,372 per month and willl be paid from their  operating budget. West Virginia Inc. dba Segra. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded1 by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with Lumos Networks of  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, onl behalf ofl Purchasing and Public Safety, of the purchase ofa 2022 Emergency Responder vehicle ata cost of $55,181.561 from Tri State Ford, Inc., Kittanning, PA. The total cost will be paid from HAZMAT funds. The proposed purchase will Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchasé ofa 2022 Emergency  bei made via PA State Contract/COSTARS 13 and therefore does not require bidding.  Responder vehicle.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.    2062  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV ANNOUNCEMENTS following today's meeting. SOLICITOR None  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  An Executive Session was held at 10a a.m. on' Wednesday, October 19, 2022, following the agenda meeting to discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting willl bei immediately  There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately  2:39 p.m.  THE FOREGOING! MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:  2022  ATTEST:  CHIEF T.  RH