1781  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Special Meeting Minute No. 1134  July 29,2021  As special meeting oft the Washington County Board of Commissioners was held 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 being present Solicitor Jana Grimm; Controller Mikel Namie; Finance Director Josh] Hatfield; Human Resources Director Shelli Arnold; Building and Grounds Director Justin Welsh; Clerk of Courts Brenda Davis; Register of Wills James Roman; Prothonotary Laura Hough ands staff" Tina Whited; Nicole Rossi, Kelli Stein, Ben Bright, Debbie Gregg and Debbie Hoffman; Treasurer' Tom Flickinger ands staff] Lisa Carpenter; Elections/Voter Registration Director Melanie Ostrander; Public Defender Glen. Alterio; Public Safety representative Ryan Frazee; Sheriffi representative Captain Robert Vaughan and Deputies Anthony Interval, Chadl Beatty,] Jason Luci and) Jack Camerson; former Washington County Commissioner Bracken Burns; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Executive Secretaries Marie Trossman, Randi Marodi and Patrick Geho; Planning Department representative Gracie Abel; Information Technology representative Earl) Jones; Observer-Reporter representative Mike Jones; WJPA representative Joe) Jasek; Mon Valley Independent representative Jeff Stitt; and concerned citizens Susan Priest, Priscilla. Argentine, Lauran Blankenship, Leann Marcolini, Amy Jol Brown, Bonnie Hyslop, Bob Sabot, Sandy Sabot, Ann Shaner, Joe Zupancic, Toddl Pappasergi,) Jenna Palmieri, Lars Lange, Maryann Stockdale, Sharon Laffey, Julie Ogburn, Stephen Renz, Paull Everson, Tamara Sampson, Donna Capezzuto, Waynes Greaves, Tony. Jacob Delost, Donna Sheppard, Carol Dunn, Krys Soukup, Carrie Perrell, Carole Ortenzo, Pam Cashdollar, Angela Carrier, Josh] Barrette, Kyle Williams, Shawn Ranien, John) Davies, Christina  Proctor, Suzanne Kanary, Brenda Inches, Joyl Ranko and Susan Nivella being broadcast live with video and audio vial Facebook and the county website. Commissioner Diana Irey Vaughan led the meeting with a prayer. Commissioner Larry Maggi led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 10a.m., and announced this meeting is  Mrs. Vaughan thanked everyone for coming. Before they begin the public comment period, she wants to clarify some issues related to today's vote for an ordinance under consideration on a Government  Study Commission.  The ordinance reads as follows:  "Shall a Government Study Commission of1 11 members be elected tos study the existing form of government oft the municipality, to consider the advisability of the adoption of an optional form of government or a home rule charter, to recommend the adoption of an optional form of government, or to Today's vote for the ordinance is only toj place the question on the November 2md ballot allowing the voters of Washington County to decidei ift they wish to pursue as study or not. Itdoes not immediately initiate  draftai recommend: a home rule charter?"  agovernment study.  Rather Washington County voters willl be tasked with deciding: we'd1 like a study" or "no, we don't want a study"  whether or not: a Government Study Commission is formed. Ift the Board of Commissioners passes the ordinance today, the question willl bej placed on the November. 2nd ballot, to be answered "yes, who wills serve on the commission. Ift the Board of Commissioners passes the ordinance today, anyone wishing to serve on aj potential Government Study Commission may circulate nomination papers. Individuals who meet the qualifications tos serve will alsol be placed on thel November 2nd ballot, allowing voters to choose the Government Study Commissioners they want. Int today's social media environment, iti is important to research information carefully to determine whati is fact and what is fiction. Somei in our society have developed a sense of entitlement to make public statements of distorted truths and unfounded accusations. Our country's trend of divided politics is creating doubts and fears of government corruption in an effort to dismantle and disrupt government processes. This approach is ptoving to create confusion for constituents, manifesting in an: all-time high distrust in  government: and its leaders.    1782  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  In Washington County, we cannot allow special interest groups or political party leaders to dictate how the county government operates, that must be up to you, the people. For many years, Washington County has been used as an example of good goverment-our: elected leaders working in a bi-partisan and respectful manner for thel benefit of our county andi its future. This has always been further complimented by our diverse and hardworking staff throughout the county, whol have aj passion for public service. As the Board of Commissioners; iti is our elected duty to uphold our oath of office and do whati is best for the citizens we were elected to represent. After all, thati is what you, the voters, elected us to do.  To clarify a few recently published misconceptions:  The notion that a Government Study Commission will resulti in a power grab by) having one county executive. This is false. There are multiple options on how to create a new. leadership structure, ift the voters choose to create a commission, including retaining our three-1 member board of commissioners. Ift the citizens vote in favor ofa voter- elected Government Study Commission the commission will only recommend tot the voters of Washington County what changes, ifa any, should be made. Let me stress here- the Government Study Commission does not MAKE changes in our government structure. They SUGGEST changes, and then the voters again decide, this time whether they like the suggestions or not by again casting their vote. In 2001 thel last voter elected Government Study Commission recommended no changes. The ultimate decision lies with you, the voters. Thei notion that a Government Study Commission will be a huge financial burden tot taxpayers. This is also false. Asareference, the last study, which was conducted: in the early 2000s, cost taxpayersa little over $4,000. Even: accounting for inflation, the expenses willl bel bothj justified and reasonable. Additionally, ift the Government Study Commission were toi recommend consolidation of function in some areas, there is the potential that taxpayers could save a considerable amount annually. Suspicion and false conjecture about why the issue is being raised at this time. As we alll know, in 2019, an audit of the Clerk of Courts office discovered over $97,000 in missing funds. After turning the matter over to: authorities, the county cooperated with the Court to divert necessary resources to swiftly safeguard the Clerk of Court's financial operations. Frustratingly, the County was left powerless tot take any further action as the matter progressed through the investigative and judicial processes. The limitations County officials experienced in responding to the crimes of an elected Clerk of Courts ensured that the issue of effective governance would come up at the next available opportunity. This issue was first discussed publicly at the NAACP candidate forumi in September 2019. The topic ofa Government Study Commission was posed to every candidate who participated asaresult oft the Clerk of Courts incident. This topic warranted further discussion due to the constraints experienced by the County and its limitations to respond to the incident accordingly- OnJ January 15th of this year, the Courti issued an unprecedented administrative order on court procedure, due to the many deficiencies made in the court filing offices that were badly hampering basic county judicial processes. In my 25j prior years ofs service, the only Administrative Order from the Court, directed toat row officer, was the Clerk of Courts when a theft occurred. Given the gravity of the situation, the Board of Commissioners first met on January 21" to engage in a discussion ona potential Government Study Commission. Since then this Board of Commissioners has continued to Unfortunately the court was required to enter additional orders to administer justice on May 7th, 28th, July 1st, 6th, and 22nd. The court filing offices' inability to maintain basic court system standards, impeding due process, is a further reason to address effective governance now. The opportunity to present this question to the taxpayers for review of our form of government is now. Wel have a unique opportunity for the electorate of Washington County tol have a greater voice inl how their county will operate into the future. Therei is no doubt that a Government Study Commission willl bea complex task. Its voter- elected members must extensively review and examine our current form of government and decide if changes should be recommended tol better meet the needs of our growing county. Then the electorate oft the county willl havet the opportunity to vote on the recommendations made by the Ins summary, this is not about the government, gtowing larger, government officials grabbing more power, or government bilking taxpayers. Itis about government being effective. Ihave spent the last 26 years of my life serving the residents oft this county and over that time, Ihavel listened to your concerns with  discuss this issue as more concerns have been brought to our attention.  commission.    1783  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MBLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  one purpose ini mind-toj provide only the best service of government for this county. Ibelieve you did elect  me to do the rightt thing and to vote my conscience.  Passing this ordinance today will allow you the taxpayers to decide:  ifa Government Study Commission should be established to review our form of government. provide you with the opportunity to elect who should study our form ofg government ift the majority As is our longstanding policy each resident or taxpayer of Washington county willl be permitted to speak for three minutes. Iwelcome this opportunity for all residents tol become fully engaged in the process  of our voters pass the ordinance.  which will allow your voice tol be heard.  PUBLICCOMMENTS (noti in attendance but submitted via email)  Opposed tot the changing of the Washington County form of government are the following (noti in Washington County Republican Party, signed by Davel Ball, Mark Hrutkay, Jodi Sherman,  attendance):  Angela Carrier, and April Betzner  Angela Papin, 153 Gilmore Rd., Finleyville, Pa., 440- Leann Marcolini, msmsmadrmndimamat  281-2302, ngiepapinoI@amil.com Pa. 15367, thinkfinx5@msn.com Cody Catalina, c_catalina@live.com  Barry and Bernice Fink, 5081 McCombs Rd, Venetia, Delilah Meacci and husband,  delshmscd@gmalcom  Barbara A. Hamilton, 307 Maple Ridge Dr., Canonsburg, Pa. 15317,2 aci2007@gmail.com  John Glaneman, aingimmndasamgton Bill and Jean Cline, cine70@yahoo.som  Lisa Maust, hdlmi210@ragon.om Ann Thomas, 412-480-0234, thomaspi@omcsinet  Salena Baumgartner, Mlondie19a0@yphoocom Karianne Bilsky, Canonsburg, karblsil@gamal.com Leahl Kershaw, pinkvamior@gmal.com  Christine Jones, cione-03@hotmal.com 15057, 412-726-1425, pmowp08@comcstnet Linda Shipe, buckind@gmal.com Jack Thomas, thomaseti@comcasine: E. Charles Selinsky, 105 Bunker Hilll Dr., McMurray, PA 15317, ceosvcQaol.com Priscilla Argentine, 207 Spruce Dr., McMurray, PA 15317, sasasgemtine@netzonnet Marty Sloan, 227 Walnut Dr., Venetia, PA 15367 marploans@gmail.com Jennifer Trapanotta, 103 Whispering Heights Ln.,  Patricia Mowry, 18981 Reissing Rd., McDonald, PA Josh Polan, Red' Tail, Washington, PA 15301,  4p8033@yahoo.com  John Thomas, thomasimi@comsasinet Patrick Hindman, Pamalindnamghomilcon Lawnal Blankenship, 224 Quail Run Rd., Venetia, PA 15367, 724-942-3504, lawna b@yahoo.com Steve &J Julie Renz, 8381 E. McMurray Rd., Venetia, PA 15367, slr1211@aol.com Greg Cum,sumrresemalcon  Monica &1 Bill Saporito, 523 Center Church Rd.,    1784  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Venetia, PA 15367, mapanotoj@retzonnet 15367,724-9421-1506, shomp.Qcomcstne:  McMurray, PA 15317mlmpl@gmail.com  Lucy &1 Bill Shoupp, 1061 Pin Oak Court, Venetia, PA Carrie Perrell, Noittingham Twp., 724-413-0807, Leslie Denton, 112 Forest Dr., McMurray, PA 15317, Rolf Briegel, Peters Twp., waw/ie@gmail.com Patrick & Julie Ogburn, 101 Highvue Dr., Venetia, Peter A. Mamula, petemamuh@gmal.com  carieperrel@gmailcom  ladenton@l-dmton.com PA 15367, jbo ct@hotmail.com  Bob &1 Michelle Woeber, bw2561@vetrizon.netr  Washington County Republican Party, 75 E. Maiden St., Washington, PA 15301,72+-223-1001,  wcpunit-@gmal.com  Maureen Jones, 849. E. McMurray Rd., Venetia, PA Jack] Jones, 412-559-1057,jackjonellvetizon.net  15367, maurempmelreagan.com Tony. Jacob DeLost, tideloxt@hotmail.com Monica Merrell, 105 Walnut Drive, Venetia, PA 15367, mmerr.l5@msn.com Susan Nirella, mire706@gmal.com Suzanne Kanary, North Strabane resident, wzaehamas@gmalcon  Dale & Becky Palamides, 174 fireside Dr., McMurray, PA 15317, atpalamde@homalcon Rose Tennent, roseumplugged.com April Betzner, apeyb@comcastnet Stephanie Rossi, ro@comcast.net  Unopposed to the changing oft the Washington County form of government are the following: Undecidedtot the changing of the Washington County form of government are the following:  None.  Scott Wilkerson, otmilenon@gpmailcon  PUBLIC COMMENTS (n attendance)  Steve Rens ofI Peters Township stated he recently saw an OP-ED that Commissioner Maggi had: in the Observer-Reporter, thati read our governmenti is 240y years old, and needs tol be changed. Mr. Rens just found out that in 1976 the Home Rule Charter was alsol brought up and spent 20 months studying county government, proposing a charter and this was totally rejected by the voters. In 2001 this came up again. Mrs. Vaughan was on the committee and spent an additional nine months studying our government, and again it was decided that no changes be made. Mr. Rens stated why again are we spending time studying this? Hei is Susan Priest stateds she supports a government study for Washington County. She went on to say that wel had a crook in Washington County (Clerk of Courts, Frank Scandale). We all knew this and yet nothing could be done to remove him shows the system is flawed. We are only making suggestions toi improve government. She urges the Commissioners to go forward, study this, and offer the voters a choice. Priscilla. Argentine of McMurray, stated she isi in favor of the Government Study Commission. She stated the Republicans have clawed their way through an election to elect two Republicans. When one party rules for decades, it's easy to become complacent. Drain that swamp, stop the spending, ands stop favoring thel lobbyists that linet their pockets. They wantl lady justice tol be flying. Ms.. Argentine stated this Home Rule Charter isi not coming from the people of Washington County. She stated this would eliminate row offices andi iti is these offices that are exposing practices that do not add up. Ms. Argentine made the remark that this  asking the Commissioners to please postpone this vote.    1785  MINUTE BOOK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMBL LIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  is coming from two of the Commissioners that have been inj power for decades. She asked the Commissioners why they want to stop offices. She said rather than Home Rule, it's time for term limits. Bonnie Heslop is the average voter. Shes stated she gets in and out of voting. Ms. Heslop stated she does not understand the Home Rule. She asked how do you vote on it when you do not understand it? Itis nevera a good idea to centralize government and iti is too much power. Ms. Heslop said it sounds like Home Tamara Sampson of North Strabane, stated she really doesn't know what is going on with the Home Rule Charter rule but she asked to give them time to study this. She doesn't know ifs shei is for or against it, Bob Sabot of North Franklin Township is here representing himself as a taxpayer and not a North Franklin Supervisor. He stated he doesn't understand why people would be opposed to putting an item on the ballot to form a commission, spend perhaps $5,000 or $6,000, at the most, to make a determination to make a recommendation back tot the county. Mr. Sabot stated all these letters stating there is noi involvement byt the voters is simply not true. He mentioned the fact that everyone is not happy with spendingaf few thousand however you do not have a problem with spending perhaps $3 million to decertifying new voting machines. Mr. Sabot suggested that all elected officials stay out of this process. This should be independent Ann Shaner of Peters Township, al Home Rule community, says the people complain they have no power. This Home Rule gives the people some power. Mr. Dave Ball resides in this township andi is chairman in this township. Ifyout think your government: is not doing something correctly, you can geta referendum on the ballot. Ms. Shaner also remarked you can go out and get signatures. She stated this commission is not compensated and does not get paid. Ms. Shaner stated you have tos start. August 3 through August 24, to get signatures on a petition, to study whether we should do this. She remarked she went on the Republican website and the remarks people were making, made no sense. Commissioner Diana Irey Vaughan was not sent here to do what you want her to do. Shei is here to represent all of the people and to do what is in the best interest. Ms. Shaner actually has a five-page letter showing the messed up adoptions, and ify you come up here and speak, you better know what you're talking about. She said youl have tol know what these Todd Pappasergi, Treasurer of the Washington County Bar Association, and this is a statement on behalf of the directors of the Washington County Bar Association. Mr. Pappasergi said the bar association is ar non-partisan, non-profit organization comprising of 450 judges and attorneys in Washington County. Mr. Pappasergi also stated according to the bar association has an objective and non-partisan interest in the arrangement, conduct and management of the courthouse offices and the keeping of all public records of the county. He stated through the various committees the association makes itself available to assist the court and the county's row offices. He also stated per Pennsylvania statute, the purpose of the Government Study Commission would be to explore how the county may be strengthened or made accountable to the public. Mr. Pappasergi said these duties are ministerial and critical in nature and carry out the functions of the county. He stated therefore the Board of Directors of the Washington County Bar Association supports asking the citizens of Washington County to form a government study commission to determine where improvements, Jenna Palmieri is opposed to forming a committee tos study our form of government. She said this is avery sneaky and manipulative process without any time to educate ourselves or do research. Ms. Palmieri also stated these parties will be on the ballot without any mention of the party affiliation. She feels this isa very dishonest policy. She also said the voter will have no idea who to vote for because they have not had the Jim Roman, Register of Wills in Washington County. He stated that last week's meeting was probably postponed because it was illegal. Mr. Roman stated the meeting was probably illegal. He stated it was not on the Commissioners' page, Facebook page, website, and there is no transparency by these Commissioners. Mr. Roman stated if this was such ani important issue, why rush this? He said less than 20 years ago, Home Rule was voted down. Mr. Roman mentioned there has been no change in the population, and the population has shifted from Democrat tol Republican. He said Washington County citizens voted for change less than two years ago when they voted for republican candidates. Two of the three Commissioners have not stepped foot int the Register of Wills office. He stated that someone has reported that there are probiems in his office with  Rule Charter is making a drastic change to get the people out of the row offices.  and this is your average person.  people. He stated we need to study and look at this.  offices do.  ifany, should be made.  time to do: research.    1786  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  the adoption process. He stated he has not seen one complaint but has seen complaints in the newspaper. He asked if anyone remembers the $300,000 missing because of the food pantry problem? Or the Auditor General's report stating that $1.5 million is missing because of the Community Service program? Plus, in addition, the $1.3 million that the county has that belongs to the state and has been misappropriated, Lars Lange,a West Beth Township Supervisor, stated he appreciates Mrs. Vaughan's explanation of the Home Rule process. He believes this is a good process for the general population to see how the government works. Mr. Lange does not see any ulterior motives, and believes this will force the public to get Kris Zucop of Canonsburg is against the Government Study Commission. She said uneducated voters need time to figure this out. And she has found that uneducated voters in this area isa disease. Ms. Zucop alto stated that while doing research she has found that the Home Rule has cost more money. In as study by the Journal of Regional Analysis and Policy states that per capita for counties expenditures average $659 versus $974i in Home Rule counties. Taxes per capita average $165 versus $227i in Home Rule counties. Laura Hough, Prothonotary elected: in 2019 and took office in 2020. She said she has received no emails or phone calls in over a year, even when shel has reached out to them, including the Bar Association. Ms. Hough also stated she does have good news such as lots of! programs in the Prothonotary's office. She also stated thati inl her office she has made progress and developed: a new and accurate system for the processing of the Clerk of Courts judgment fees which were audited by the Washington County Controller since 2015, and were in excess of $90,000. She said these fees were not processed in a timely manner until she corrected the problem and any judgment fee processing was completed in seven months, and this was with the full cooperation oft the Clerk of Courts, Brenda Davis. Ms. Hough also perfected existing filings and they are completely up-to-date for quite some time. Ms. Hough has added the actual images online which the users love. She also said the ability toj print images and print was actually added in early 2020, along with real- time filing judgment images. Ms. Hough also stated that during COVID emergency, the ability to e-file was offered by this office. She said she has asked for meeting over and over again, and this has not happened. A resident of West Bethlehem Township stated he has sat back and listened to the line that it's up to the people. He stated this isn'ta Communistic county, and if wel have nothing tol hide then we can have them vote. He said this is the problem in the County, there is too much bickering between two different parties, and if wel have nothing tol hide then we willl have a committee tol look into this. He stated Ms. Zucop said there was no time to study this and contradicted herself because she had stats. He cares about the future, kids Brenda Inches of Burgettstown stated she doesn't know anything about this Home Rule Charter. She does not believe three months is long enough to educate people. She said maybe she is not doing her homework but she just does not know. She does believe she has seen any of these people come to Burgettstown and do a' Town Hall meeting. Shei is asking to not put it on the ballot in November. Leann Marcolini of East Bethlehem Township, has worked as Judge of Elections. When therei isa referendum on the ballot, people have no clue what this is, and nobody tell them. Ms. Marcolini comes from Paul Everson stated he generally has no clue. He has looked up names and has done his research. If itis out there, he cannot findi it. He said if these people come up on the ballot inl November, he does not know whot they are. Mr. Everson stated he would love tol know who is on this commission, and would like to Josh Barrett, an independent voter. There is obviously a flaw voting for this immediately. Iam not opposed tot this but the people do not know what this is. Mr. Barrett said toj put this off and vote on iti in the primary. He said the names on this would be the same people that hold offices and have the names of the people that already have a connection. Mr. Barrett stated that somebody like him would not have a chance to get their names on the ballot. His suggestion would be tol hold off so people like himself would be able to get Angela Carrier, a Cecil Township resident, and the treasurer of the Republican Party. Shei is an insider and knows of the personalities involved. Ms. Carrier stated the row officers are digging into some things that need to be dug into. Her suggestion would be to table this issue. She believes the first step is to all sit down  according to the. Attorney General.  more involved. He supports this initiative.  We need toi find ways to cut expenditures.  and grandchildren.  as small rural township with no computer access.  make ani intelligent decision.  their names on ballot.    1787  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMBLIMITED E1808491KV discussion.  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  and have a meeting together. Ms. Carrier suggested before meeting on this, sit down and have a good Brenda Davis, Clerk of Courts, stated itl has only been seven weeks that the state auditor, Timothy DeFoor, held a press conference in Pittsburgh revealing the findings oft the audit of 2016 through 2019 findings of the oral and observation page. The auditor revealed that the former Clerk of Courts apparently had an agreement with the Commissioners and Controller to not access and properly record fees in the state's mandated computer system. She stated that over $1 million subverted this from over the top of the Clerk of Courts office. This was before Frank Scandale had the opportunity to do what he is serving his penalty for. Ms. Davis stated she represented all the people. Ms. Davis has been impeded from following the law, and asked the chairwoman when were they going to follow the law. She found it ironic that a week ago the chairwoman wanted toi follow Governor Wolfs side order but then a week ago, follow his side order on the voting machines. Ms. Davis stated she can not have itl both ways. She stated the row offices are the keepers oft taxpayers money. Ms. Davis commented that the Commissioners have to keep their hands out.  NEW BUSINESS  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, of an ordinance of the County of Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania to determine the following question: Shalla Government Study Commission of11 members be elected to study the existing form of government of the County; to consider the advisability of the adoption of an optional form of government or Home Rule Charter; and to recommend the adoption of an optional form of government or a Home Rule Charter.  Moved by Mr. Maggi; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the ordinance. Mr. Sherman No; 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 Finance and the District Attorney, of an agreement with SPHS Care Center for the STOP Grant. The agreement is in the amount of $62,500 and will be for the period of] January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, apptoving the agreement with SPHS Care Center  for the STOP 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 apptoval, on behalf of Human Resources, of an agreement with Walsh, Barnes & Zumpella, P.C. for legal services to the county pertaining to employment related cases, civil rights matters, EEOC, PHRA claims and unemployment compensation cases. The agreement will replace the contract with Swartz Campbell, LLC for the same services and willl be  effective July 19,2021 through December 31, 2022, and the rates will remain the same. Attorney - $155/hour, Associate Attorney $140/hour, Paralegal - $90/hour.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Walsh, Barnes &  Zumpella, P.C.  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 Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington as agent for the Washington County Airport, of authorization of advertising of sealed bids for the sale of real property (Hangar No. 24) located at the  Washington County Airport.    1788  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED F1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the authorization tol bid.  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 agreement with Status Solutions for the SARA (Situational Awareness and Response Assistant) and automated alerting platform (Panic Buttons). This agreement will be effective July, 1,2021 through June 30, 2024, at a total cost of $6,077. The proposed agreement cost willl be paid from Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded' by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Status Solutions.  Information Technology's operating budget.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  ANNOUNCEMENTS August 19, 2021. SOLICITOR None. 10:52a.m.  The next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners' and Salary Board meetings will be held  There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately  THE FOREGOING MINUTES: SUBMITTED FORAPPROVAL:  ATTEST:  A