1989  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1316649LD Minute. No. 1153  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  June 2, 2022  The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pa., with the following members being present: Larry Maggi and Nick Sherman. Diana Irey Vaughan was absent. Also present are Solicitor) Jana Grimm; Human Services Director Kim Rogers; Prothonotary Laura Hough; Register of Wills] James Roman; Veterans representative. Leigh Mawhinney; Information Technology representative Dylan] Johnson; Sheriff Deputies Jack Cameron and Sean Costa; WJPA representative. Joe) Jasek; Pastor; Fred McCloskey of Calvary Baptist Church; American Legion 25h District Commander Deb Williams; Register of Wills Jim Roman; Planning representative Kalie Chasko; Executive Secretaries Marie" Trossman and! Randil Marodi; concerned citizens Jim Piper; Debbie Weiss;J. Jefferys; Kerry Gallick; Liz Molinaro; Beverly Holmes; Fred Bender;] Jennifer Morris; Catherine Casciotti; Judy Stapel; Bonnie Rankin; Susan Bender; Ashley Duff, Becky Reid; Bruce Bandel; Camille Papia; Corey McConn;  Ann Shaner; Frank Byrd; Dheaven Kelly; and John Gallick;  Mr. Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 2 p.m. and announced this meeting is video  and audio live-streamed vial Facebook.  Pastor Fred McCloskey led the meeting with aj prayer. Ms. Williams led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mr. Maggi entertained ai motion approving Minute No. 1152 dated May 19, 2022. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded' by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1152 as written.  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIALORDER OFBUSINESS None. RECESFORPHOTOS PUBLICCOMMENT  The following' Washington County residents addressed the Commissioners during public comment: Fred Bender spoke about the claims that the 2020 election was stolen, pointing out that therei isa Republican blueptint in place to continue to spread distrust sot that the 2024 election results can be overturned: iff former President Donald' Trump or his appointed successors. loses the election. He said thisi is Jim Roman, the Register of Wills, read an email from someone from' Wheeling, WV, who visited his office to obtain a marriage license. The email commended Roman's staff for their pleasant demeanor, Ashley Duff discussed claims that the Commissioners were: not formally presented witha recommendation for an audit, claiming that an audit had already been approved by the chairman. She questioned why the election review board wasn'ti included in the audit! process, the director of election's response tol her packet of information, and the Commissioners refusal to meet have a follow-up meeting with hert to discuss the issues. Shes said she is tired ofl being lied to and she doesn't trust the electoral process or county government. She asked the board to resign if they don't want to do anything about these issues. Becky Reid said she and others are concerned about our county, state, and nation after the 2020 election. She participated in a door-to-door election canvass and met a lady who lived alone for ten years but said there were six people, who she did not know, had voted from! her address. She wants thel board to do the will of the people and make sure votes are counted accurately andf fairly. She requested the board audit the vote. She also wants a question placed ont the Nov. 8, 20221 ballot to allow voters to choose between voting machines and  what he cries for audits and paper ballots only are all about.  customer: service, and helpfulness.  paper ballots.    1990  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1316649LD  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Camille Papia addressed election issues that were brought up at the last meeting, stating that there weren't any memory sticks missing in Allegheny County, that provisional ballots are tol be used tol handle name-change issues, and that France's ability to utilize paper ballots is due to the fact that their population is 1/6t the size oft the populous of the United States. She questioned the motives of the people who use their cell phones to record the speakers att the meeting and's saidt there is noi reason to do this because the meetings Annie Shaner discussed al book called. Strongmen: Mussolini to the Presentt that described the persona and how former President Trump used ita as a blueprint toj propagate violence and retool democracy to manipulate Dheaven! Kelly said many oft thei issues discussed at the meetings have nothing to do with county business and hes said the founding fathers warned us against democracy. He said democracy only kills. Laura Hough, the Prothonotary, discussed the drop-offboxes used: inl Pennsylvania during the May 2022 primary election ands stressed again her request that the Commissioners reach out to other counties to discuss her concerns about unmanned drop-off boxes. She alsoi invited everyone to a free showing oft the 20001 Mules  arel live-streamed on the Commissioners' Facebook page.  elections.  documentary at 6:30p.m. on) June 8: att the Loft at Southpointe. THE] BOARD OF COMMIESSIONERS) RESPONSE  None OLDBUSINESS BIDAWARD  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, award the Broadband Services proposal, Section A6-a, for a unified turnkey solution providing Broadband Connectivity for 29 residents and eight businesses in the Glyde area, tol DQE Communications, Pittsburgh, PA, for1 1.75 miles of fiber atat total cost of$100,591 of which Washington County will pay $45,091, the remainder will be supplemented by DQE Communications. The total cost willl be funded from the. American Rescue Plan Act Fund. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving thel bid award tol DQE Communications.  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, award the Broadband. Services proposal, Section A6-c, for a unified turnkey solution providing Broadband Connectivity for 73 residents and' 9businesses int the Beallsville area, tol DQE Communications, Pittsburgh, PA, for 1.00: miles of fiber at a total cost of$ $167,153 of which Washington County will pay $29,153, the remainder willl be supplemented by DQE Communications. The total cost willl be funded from the American Rescue Plan Act Fund. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving thel bid award to DQE Communications  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Solicitor Grimm: recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, award the bid for the furnishing, delivery, andi installation or repair of flooring for all Washington County facilities tol Don Greer's Fashion Floors, Washington, PA. This contract is awarded based on the price per square yard/square foot or hourly labor rates plus a 25% mark up from cost on most flooring products. The rates pers square yard or square foot vary depending ont the type of flooring. All work willl be done on an as-neededl basis. This was the only bidi received andi iti met all of the specifications. This contract will be effective from) June 1, 2022 through May 31,2023, with the option to extend for three additional one-year periods upon mutual agreement. Moved1 by Mr. Sherman, seconded' by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid for furnishing, delivery, and installation/tepair of flooring for all County facilities tol Don Greer's Fashion Floors.  Roll call vote taken:    1991  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1316649LD  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi -Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and Building and Grounds, award the vehicle repairs and maintenance bid per section on a time and material basis to the following vendors for  Sections L, IL., &1 III:  General Mechanical Repairs Fox Ford Inc., Waynesburg, PA Time and Material Basis $119.001 Hourly Rate Powell's Auto Body, Bentleyville, PA Time and Material Basis $70.001 Hourly Rate Powell's Auto Body, Bentleyville, PA Air Conditioning! Repair Fox] Ford Inc., Waynesburg, PA Time and Material Basis $119.001 Hourly Rate Powell's Auto] Body, Bentleyville, PA Time and Material Basis $70.00 Hourly Rate  Percentage Discount from List Price on Replacement Parts 20% Percentage Discount from List Price on Replacement Parts - None  Body Repairs  Time and Material Basis Hourly Rate $58.00 Bodywork, $39.001 Paint & materials. Percentage Discount from List Price on Replacement Parts - None  Percentage Discount from List Price on Replacement Parts 20% Percentage Discount from List Price on Replacement Parts None  This contract willl be effective June 2, 2022 through April 30, 2023, with the option to renew for one additional year. All: items have been awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidders meeting Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the vehicle maintenance and repair bids.  the specifications.  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  NEW BUSINESS  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, of an agreement with Mackin Engineering for construction inspection of Chartiers #53, Hough bridgei in Canton' Township. The total cost of$111,710.73 will be paid 100% federal funds. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seçonded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Mackin Engineering.  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, ofal hay lease with Curt Hamilton to cut and remove hay from designated areas in Cross Creek Park. For every 10 square bales, the County shall receive 1 square bale. The term of the lease is June 1,2022  through May 31, 2023.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the hay lease.  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning    1992  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1316649LD Creek County Park lease.  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Commission of the following two division orders with Range Resources for wells associated with the Cross  Raymond Margaria B Unit: 0.00045822 decimal interest Raymond Margaria C Unit: 0.00054028 decimal interest  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the two division orders with Range  Resources  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, of an amendment oft the previously approved reimbursement agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PADOT) for construction costs to replace the Chartiers #53 bridge in Canton Township. The revised cost of $1,965,000 is paid 80% Federal, 15% State, and 5% County for engineering, utilities, and right of way; and 100% federal for construction. Said motion includes the authorization for the Chair of the Board, Diana Irey Vaughan, to execute the agreement as well as designates Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the amendment of the previously  the Chair as the authorized signature on the agreement. approved reimbursement agreement with PADOT. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and the District Attorney, of the annual Equitable Sharing agreement and certification with the United States Department of Justice and the United States Department of Treasury for the calendar year ended Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the annual Equitable Sharing agreement  December 31, 2021.  and certification with the US Department of Treasury. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance, ofa renewal agreement of the County's property and casualty insurance for 2022-2023 with PA Counties Risk Pool (PCORP) for general liability, auto liability, public officials' liability, privacy and security liability, property, equipment, and crime coverages. The annual premium is $662,207 and covers the period of  June 1, 2022 through June 1,2 2023.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal agreement of the County's  property and casualty insurance for 2022-2023 with PA Counties Risk Pool (PCORP)  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk ptesented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human Resources of the arbitration award issued for terms and conditions ofa collective bargaining agreement to replace the agreement that expired on Decémber 31, 2021, between Washington County and the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Washington County, Local 900. The award is for the period ofJ January 1,2022 through December 31, 2024. The collective bargaining agreement that expired on December 31, 2021, will be revised toi integrate the terms and provisions of this award toi include the previously approved annual wage  increases.    1993  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMSSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1316649LD  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  2022-3.00% 2023-2.75% 2024-2.50% Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the arbitration award between  Washington County and the Deputy Sheriffs Association, Local 900.  Mr. Sherman requested to table the following items until the next meeting due to not having the (a.) Behavioral Health and Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider agreements in the amount of $5,288,400 for the period of] July 1,2022 through June 30, 2023, with the list of previously approved providers. No county funds are (b.) Behavioral Health and Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider agreements in the amount of$15,600 for the period of July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022, with the list of previously approved providers. No county funds are (c.) Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider agreements in the amount of $910,000 for the period of] July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the list of previously approved providers. No county funds are required. (d.)Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider agreements in the amount of $350,000 for the period of May 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with the list of! previously approved providers. No county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving to table a., b., C., and d. above, until the  proper time to research these agreements.  required.  required.  next meeting, due to not having the proper time to research these agreements.  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of the provider agreements with Dr. Eric Bernstein and Dr. Terry O'Hara to complete psychological andi interactional evaluations for the period of] July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract authorization amount is $100,000 each and no Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the above provider agreements.  county funds are tequired. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval ofa provider agreement with Dr. Neil Rosenblum to complete psychological and interactional evaluations for the period of] July 1,2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract authorization amount is $125,000 and no county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the above provider agreement.  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi -Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and apptoval, on behalf of Purchasing and Parks and Recreation, authorizing the advertising for proposals fora a leash-free area in Cross Creek Park.    1994  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1316649LD free area.  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the advertising for proposals for a leash  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and Building and Grounds, of an agreement with Building Control Systems, Inc., for preventative maintenance of the HVAC temperature control system for the Family Court Center. This agreement willl be effective from August 1,2022 through July 31,2023, at a yearly cost of $4,305. All repairs will be done on an as-needed Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Building Control  basis at the rate of$125/hour at the regular time.  Systems, Inc.  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman -Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of an addendum to our current coffee and equipment agreement with J.D. Marra Hotel & Restaurant Service to transfer ownership to Belfiore Coffee &1 Food Service Company, LLC. This agreement will continue through July 31,2023, under the same contract terms and conditions, with an option to extend for one additional year. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with) J.D. Marra Hotel & Restaurant Service to transfer ownership to Belfiore Coffee & Food Service Co., LLC.  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi = Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and Building and Grounds, to approve an agreement with Bill Anderson Auctioneers, LLC, of Export, PA, for the purpose of conducting an online auction liquidating county surplus vehicles, inventory, and equipment on an as-needed basis. This agreement will be effective June 2, 2022, at the following approved cost criteria.  Conduct Auction ata 25% commission on personal property and equipment plus 10% Buyer premium. 0% commission on vehicles with a 10% Buyer premium. Bank credit card charge per transaction (approx. 2.75%) of the selling price. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Bill Anderson  Auction Set up $100 per day. Advertisement Cost (apptox. $400)  Auctioneers, LLC.  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes. Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to extend and execute Amendment No. 3 to the lease between the Washington County Authority (WCA) and the County of Washington. The lease covers the Washington County Correctional Facility known as the Justice Center, Courthouse Square building, associated plaza facilities, and parking facilities. Amendment No. 3 extends the Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving to extend and execute. Amendment No. 3, to the leasel between the Washington County. Authority and the County of Washington.  facility leases and has a mutual expiration date ofDecember 31, 2022.  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi -Yes. Motion carried unanimously.    1995  MINUTE BoOK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  ANNOUNCEMENTS SOLICITOR None  An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on' Wednesday, June 1,2022, following the agenda meeting  to discuss litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting has been canceled.  There being no further business, Vice Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at  approximately 3:20 p.m.  THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED, FOR APPROVAL:  2022  ATTEST:,  CHIEFC CLÉRK/  ti    1996  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMBLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  This page is blank.