1837  MINUTE BOOK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV Minute No. 1140  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  November 18, 2021  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 Solicitor Jana Grimm; Chief of Staff) John Haynes; Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Human Resources Director Shelli. Arnold; Recorder of Deeds Debbie Bardella; Elections Director Melanie Ostrander; Veterans representative Leigh Mawhinney; Clerk of Courts Brenda Davis; Prothonotary Laura Hough and employee Tina Whited; Planning representatives Gracie. Abel and Kalie Chasko; Executive Secretaries Marie Trossman and Patrick Geho; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Secretary Paula Jansante; The Rev. Mikel Bowen of Washington Presbyterian Church; Marine Corps League Post #1138 representative Sandra Young; Observer-Reporter representative Brad Hundt; WJPA representative Joe Jasek and concerned citizens Jim Piper, Mary Gordon, Anne Charles, Ann Shaner, Sue Brine, Kim Oyler, Ashley Duff, Danielle Sherman, Camille Papia,] John Hudock; Kerry Gallick, John Gallick, Mary Lorenz, Christina Proctor, Melanie Patterson, Denise Stusko, Don Fitch, Liz Molinaro, April Sloane, Betsy West, Bill West,] Joe Jefferys, Becky Reid, Matt Mascara, Claudia Wagner, Rick Hodge, Bruce Bandel, Corey McConn, Bonnie Rankiri, Sam Yareck, Joyce Mhyom.etDal.jemame Clements, Shiela Sten  and Stephanie Rossi.  Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 2:00 p.m., and announced this meetingi is  video and audio live streamed via Facebook.  The Rev. Mike Bowen led the meeting with aj prayer. Ms. Young led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1139 dated November 4, 2021. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minutel No. 1139, as written.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None. PUBLICCOMMENT  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Washington County resident Mary Gordon spoke about a mindset shift in Washington County and. the entire country. She stated there are so many secrets hidden in our government and questioned why we haven't audited the vote. Ms. Gordon also questions why employees are being moved from the Clerk of Courts, Controllers and the Recorder of Deeds offices. She believes. the Commissioners shouldn't try to sneak  Home Rule in the back door.  Washington County resident Anne Charles questioned the qualifications of the Controller who may Washington County resident Danielle Sherman expressed her concerns that the Board of Commissioners are not working for the people. She stated that Washington County residents want an audit Washington County resident Ashley Duff stated that the Board has not responded tol her email. Ms. Duff asks why the Commissioners have not provided answers to the election issues. She wants a forensic audit and she offered to bring in national experts to meet with the board and election director, at no cost to Washington County taxpayer Melanie Patterson spoke regarding extensive voter fraudi in the 2020 election and demands transparency and a full audit of the paper trail including the mail in ballots and those  be appointed as the new Chief of Staff. Ms. Charles is also requesting a forensic audit.  and questioned how a price tag can be placed oni integrity.  the county.  produced by the machines. She believes this will restore voter confidence.    1838  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Washington County resident Ann Shaner stated there was no fraudi in the election and requesteda a group of people form a committee to determine whether therel has been fraud in the election process. She believes the intent of the audit group is to dismantle the integrity of our election process. After repeated disruptions by the audience, Commissioner Vaughan asked the audience to be respectful of those who are speaking, thus allowing them to conduct a civil meeting. Prothonotary Laura Hough commented that every person has the right of freedom of speech in their Washington County resident Camille Papia stated that residents voted down the opportunity to investigate the government integrity on both sides of the aisle. She also explained the ptovisional ballot. Washington County resident Kim Oyler spoke about election fraud in our state and county and demanded truth from our elected officials. She also discussed the government's use of propaganda to change Washington County resident John Hudock spoke about LSA or county funding for animal control. Mr. Hudock questioned why the Commissioners would take the Tax Claim office from the Recorder of Deeds office and create a new position when the newly elected official is willing to do the job at no cost to the county. He also. asked why the Commissioners are attempting to take employees from the office of the newly elected Controller. Mr. Hudock supports the audit and believes mail-in ballots are a big problem. Washington County resident Sam Yareck questioned why the Board of Commissioners tried to abolish two payroll positions in the Controller's office and put those positions under the Finançe Department. He questioned the real reason for taking employees away from the Clerk of Courts, Controller's Washington County resident Don Fitch said he isi in favor of allowing the Commissioners to conduct the business of the county, rather than re-litigating things that have already. been adjudicated throughout the United States Air Force Veteran Mary Lorenz stated that the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent and questioned why the Board of Commissioners do not do whati is right and restore trust in the elections.  community and she thanked those who have stepped up to speak.  process.  the narrative.  Office, and the Recorder of Deeds. Mr. Yareck supports a full forensic audit.  country. He stated the last election was not fraudulent.  THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE:  Commissioner Vaughan spoke to clarify the following misconceptions:  There are no positions being taken from the Recorder of Deeds office and the statement made to this Its was stated that Controller Mike Namie was defeated, however he didn'trun for réelection. Ms. Duff stated that the Commissioners did not respond tol her. Commissioner Vaughan has responded tol her emails numerous times, and she and staff members met with Ms. Duff. The Elections Review Committee, which was given the task of making a recommendation, voted not Ms. Patterson stated that the Commissioners were not paying attention. Commissioner Vaughan assured her that she is paying attention and taking notes so that she can respond and address the In response to the individual who is disappointed that the Commissioners are not responding to the public comments, Commissioner Vaughn said they are responding and gathering information to  effecti is inaccurate.  Therefore, the statement to that effect was inaccurate.  tomove forward with the election audit.  issues.  address any issues.    1839  MINUTE BOOK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Ini response to the issue about the Tax Office, Section 202 of the County. Code, which refers to the Appointment and Compensation of Personnel, the County Commissioners have direct supervision and control of the Bureau and have the power to appoint a Director and such employees as may be necessary to properly administer the affairs oft the Bureau. This is a responsibility of the County Inr response to concerns about moving payroll personnel. This is also under the direction of the Commissioners. Only seven counties in Pennsylvania perform payroll duties under the office of the Controller. The Board has been discussing this change for over a year and had agreed, up until the day that it was tabled, to return the duties to the Finance Department. The issue was tabled and has In response to questions about animal control services, the çounty has a contract with Kim Secreet for animal control services. All three Commissioners have raised money for local animal shelters and Director of Elections Melanie Ostrander gave a response to an issue that was addressed at the last Commissioner meeting regarding human error on the mail in ballot for the Cannon-McMillan School District where a candidate's party was listed on the mail-in ballot as Democratic as opposed to. Democratie/Republican Ms. Ostrander stated that they have a proof reading plan inj place but they will extend that proof reading plan toi include three steps to the process. The elections staff, the Assistant Director and Director will do the final check to eliminate any errors in the future. Ms. Ostrander also explained that according to the Election Code, in the recent election in the race for the office of the Commonwealth Judge, the entire county there was a half percent oft total votes cast and the margin between the second and third candidates were less than that and now we are conducting a mandatory statewide recount. We are only counting that race, as tequired by the state,  Commissioners as set forth by the Pennsylvania County Code.  not be changed.  local share monies have been used for animal control.  and those results will be released by the state. on November 24, 2021.  OLDI BUSINESS BIDCONTRACTEXINION  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and Information Technology, of the extension of our current wiring services contract with the listed vendors. All time and material repairs are. tol be done on an as needed basis per their submitted hourly rates. The contract extensions willl be effective January 1,2022 through December 31, 2022, with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods.  Computec Technical Solutions Inc., Eighty Four PA Information Technologies Services, Carnegie PA North Star Communications Inc., Pittsburgh PA  Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract extension with the listed  vendors:  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously. NIDCONIRACTPURCHASES  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of] Purchasing and Building and Grounds, ofa purchase from Johnson Controls, our contract of record, Pittsburgh Pa., fora fire alarm control panel upgrade at the Washington County 911 Facility. The total cost is $7,900 and will be paid from their operating Note: Johnson Controls will provide a fire alarm panel upgrade to the existing Simplex 4002 panel. No replacement field devices are included: in the quote and the existing notification devices will remain and be Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase from Johnson Controls.  budget.  tied into the new panel.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.    1840  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMBLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and Information Technology, of the following wiring services purchases from Information Technologies Services, Carnegie, Pa., our contract  oft record. The total cost will be paid from their respective operating budgets.  Badge Security System $12,000. Domestic Relations $6,828 Courthouse $1,548  Crossroads 5th Floor Phase 1 cabling $15,006 Crossroads 6th Floor Phase 1 cabling $14,095  Crossroads Building $10,340 and $11,095 time and material included 28 camera cables. Human Resoures-CCTVNVR Cams/hard drive and licenses $19,378.50 and $21,107.  (Grant funding) Judge's Chambers $3,320 Juvenile Courtroom Upgrades $18,642 Public Defenders Office $8,975 and $23,981 Treasurer's Office $12,060 and $14,984  Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchases from Information  Technologies Services. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously,  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  NEW BUSINESS  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, of the following board appointments: Washington County Conservation District Board: Michael Lusk as Farmer Director; Larry Maggi as County Commissioner Director appointee; and the reappointment of Jan Marchezak asl Public Director; First Responders/Public Safety Board: John Yancosek and Mike McLaughlin and the reappointments of Anthony Andronas and Shawn Bukovinsky; SPC Commission: John Timney. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the board appointments.  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, to adopt a resolution appointing the Washington County Director of Revenue, Chief Assessor, and the Director of the Tax Claim  Bureau.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, apptoving the resolution. Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mrs. Vaughan explained that Washington County merged the county Tax Claim Bureau and the Tax Assessment Bureau several years ago. Today's resolution allows the Chief County Assessor to perform all three responsibilities, due to the fact that he has worked with all of these offices for many years. This was originally placed under the direction ofa former elected official due toa retirement without a clear plan of succession and there was a need to maintain continuity within the office. These duties were performed Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, ofai non-surface oil and gas lease with Range Resources for 67.684 acres inl Hanover and Smith Townships associated with PA-481 flood control dam. Range Resources will pay $3,000 per acre and  ati no additional cost to the county.  18% toyalty for this lease.    1841  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV Range Resources.  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the non-surface oil and gas lease with  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 oft thel Planning Commission, ofa deed of easement with Russell and Dian Yost for construction of the Chartiers #30, Hess Bridgei in Cecil" Township. The total payment of $20,000 includes 0.131 acres of permanent easement: and Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the deed of easement with Russell and  0.081 acres oft temporary easement tol bej paid 80% state and 20% county liquid fuels.,  Dian Yost.  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, ofa budget modification with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department ofTransportation: for thel District 12-0 Community' Traffic Safety Grant. The modification transfers unused funds from FFY 20-21 to Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded byl Mr. Maggi, approving the budget modification with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation for thel District 12-0 Community Traffic  FFY21-22i in the amount of $24,719.60.  Safety Grant.  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 Adult Probation, ofa renewal grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Commission on. Crime and Delinquency for the County Adult Probation Grant-in-Aid. The agreement isi in the amount of $152,568 and willl be for the period ofJ July 1,2 2022 through June 30, 2023. Moved by! Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving: a renewal grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the County Adult  Probation Grant-in-Aid. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presentedt to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human Resources, of thet renewal oft the current Employee Assistance Program (EAP) agreement with the Washington Health System for services to all full- time employees and eligible family members. This agreement willl be effective January 1, 2022 through December. 31, 2022. The annual contract authorization Moved by! Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Washington Health  amount $16,143 and the monthly fee for employees remains thes same at $1.69.  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 Children and Youth Services, of the following provider agreements for thej period ofj July 1,2 2021 through. June 30, 2022.  No additional county funds are required.    1842  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  PROVIDER  AMOUNT 350,000 100,000 150,000 400,000 300,000 100,000 200,000 600,000 100,000 $2,300.000  Adoption Connection Placement American Expediting Company City Mission - Living Stones Harborcreek Youth Services Keystone Adolescent Center King and. Associates Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Children's Institute of Pittsburgh Care Coordination Children's Institute of] Pittsburgh - In-Home Family Services Children's Institute of Pittsburgh - d/b/al Project Star - Foster Care  TOTAL  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreements listed.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, onl behalf of Children and Youth Services, ofaj purchase of service agreement with. Avanco International, Inc. for the Version 17 mandatory update on the Child Accounting and Profile System (CAPS). This agreement willl be effective July 1,2021 through June 30, 2022 for a sum not to exceed $9,553.11. No additional county funds are Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded1 by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of service agreement with  required.  Avanco International, 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 Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization tol bid for storage space.  thel Law. Library/Records Center, of authorization to advertise forl bids for storage space.  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 Human Resources of the extension of our current agreement with' Time Savers, Inc., Waynesburg Pa., for the purpose of providing after hours drug and alcohols screening of employees on an as needed basis. This Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with' Time Savers, Inc.  agreement willl be effective) January 1,2022t through December 31, 2022.  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 software license/maintemance/al center support renewal agreements for the NG9-1-1 Ready Hardware and Software, with Motorola Solutions, Linthieum, MD, in the amount of$77,677.12. This agreement willl be effective for the period of] January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. The total cost of Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, apptoving the renewal agreement with Motorola  this contract will be funded from the 9-1-11 Fund.  Solutions.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.    1843  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and Public Safety, oft the purchase of licensing and conversion from a yearly maintenance to a subscription-based model of the VPN that connects mobile units to the CAD System in the Public Safety department. The initial cost for software is $13,194 and will be paid from Public Safety's operating budget. Note: With the change from maintenance to Saas, looking forward, at the end of 2022, we will either be dropping Net motion or moving these costs to the shared Beaver/Washington CAD system. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of licensing and conversion from a yearly maintenance to a subscription-based model of the VPN that connects mobile units to the CAD  System in thel Public Safety department. 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, ofa one-year virus protection subscription for software and support with AEC Group, LLC, Oakdale, Pa. The total cost is $39,838.24 and will be paid from their operating budget. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, apptoving the virus protection subscription for  Note: This is the antivirus protection for all County/Courts computer systems.  software and support with AEC Group, LLC.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  ANNOUNCEMENTS  An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, following the Agenda meeting to discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will immediately follow today's meeting. All county offices willl be closed on' Thursday and Friday,  November 25 and 26, 2021, in observance of' Thanksgiving.  SOLICITOR amount of $5,231.75. SCHENLEY CENTER. ASSOCIILP 111 PARKWAY CENTER STE300 PITTSBURGH,PA1 15220. Tax Year: 2021 District CECIL Parcel 140.010-0.00.0008-50 Amount $2,905.31 WILLIAMSON, JACOBI& MARIA 158 E. HIGHLAND: DRIVE MCMURRAY,PA 15317- Tax Year: 2021 District PETERSTOWNSHIP Parcel 540-010-13-01-022-00 Amount $39.05  Solicitor Grimm presented to the Board for their consideration and approval ofa tax refund in the  BEINHAUER RICHARD C.& REGINA1 M. 2820 WASHINGTON: ROAD. MCMURRAY, PA 15317 Tax Year: 2021 District PETERSTOWNSHIP Parcel! 540-006-00.00.0052.00 Amount $20.25 TRINITY POINTHOTELLP P.O. BOX847 CARLSBAD, CA 92018 Tax Year: 2021 District SOUTHSTRABANE Parcel 00.005.13.00.0005-00 Amount $2,093.26  OPFERMANN ROBERT& ROBERTA 9448 RUBY FALLS COURT WEEKI WACHEE, FL34613 Tax Year: 2021 District PETERS TOWNSHIP Parcel 540.005.00.00.0025.03 Amount $165.97 VAUGHANLEVI). 1832 JEFFERSON AVENUE WASHINGTON,PA1 15301 Tax Year: 2021 District CANTON Parcel 120.009-03-02-0022-0 Amount $7.91  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the above tax refund.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.    1844  MINUTE BOOK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV 2:55 p.m.  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately  THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR. APPROVAL:  Penigher R9_,2021  ATTEST:  Gllh  CHIÉF gRK