1641  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV Minute No. 1119  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  December 17, 2020  The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session int the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pa., with the following members being present: Commissioners Diana Irey Vaughan, Latry Maggi and Nick Sherman. Also present are Solicitor Jana Grimm; Chief of Staff John Haynes; Controller Mike Namie; Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Human Resources Director Shelli Arnold; Treasurer Tom Flickinger; President Judge Katherine B. Emery;Judge Gary Gilman; Court Administrator Patrick Grimm; Clerk of Courts Brenda Davis; Veterans Affairs representative. Angie Mattes; Planning representative Gracie. Abel; Information Technology representative Earl Dean; Executive Secretaries Marie Trossman, Randi Marodi and Patrick Geho; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce' Thornburg; Observer-Reporter Publishing Co. representative Barbara Miller; and concerned citizens Harlan Shober and  Melissa Emery Gillo.  Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 10:02 a.m., and announced this meetingi is  video and audio live streamed via Facebook.  Commissioner Irey Vaughan led the meeting with a prayer. Commissioner Maggi led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1118 dated December 2, 2020. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Minute No. 1118, as written.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously. SPECIALORDER OF BUSINESS occasion ofl her retirement. her for all she has accomplished.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan -Yes.  Mrs. Vaughan read a retirement plague congratulating President Judge Katherine B. Emery on the Mr. Maggi congratulated the President Judge, and thanked her for her many years of service. Mr. Sherman congratulated the President Judge, and also echoed the others thoughts while thanking Judge Gilman noted the President Judge has set a fine example for all. He thanked his wife for all the Harlan Shober noted it was great working with President Judge Emery, and her contributions have President Judge Emery thanked her colleagues and staff for a wonderful work relationship. Harlan Shober made a comment: regarding the allocation ofi monies to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Mr. Shober would liket tos see this discussed further, and to keep the money here in Clerk of Courts Brenda Davis made a public comment requesting two additional employees. She said the paperwork will not be processed in a timely fashion, and employee burnout will negatively affect the daily  great things she has accomplished, and looks forward tol her serving as a senior judge now.  been astounding. PUBLIC COMMENTS Washington County. operation of the office. OLDBUSINESS BIDAWARD  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and Public Safety, award the request for proposal foral hazard mitigation plan tol Michael Baker International, Inc. ata cost of $41,938, based upon their significant experience in Pennsylvania. This proposal is being awarded to the lowest most qualified and responsible bidder meeting the specifications and willl be funded from a federal grant with Note: Baker has completed over 551 mitigation plans in the Commonwealth. Additionally, they have worked witht the PA Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency on  Washington County providinga a 20% soft match.    1642  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Hazard Mitigation Planning. Their team has substantial experience with a strong background. They have also completed the original mitigation plan for Washington County under the RFP #012214-HMP. Movedl by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid proposal for a hazard: mitigation  plan tol Michael Baker International, Inc. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously. BIDCONTRACTI EXTENSION  Mr. Sherman- - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and Veterans Affair, approve the extension of our bid award contract for flags and markers tol Metrol Flag Co., Wharton, N.J. and All Quality Memorial Markers, Smoketown, Pa., based upon the same terms and conditions. These contracts will be effective through December 31, 2021, with the option to extend for one additional year. Moved1 by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid contract extension with Metro  Flag Co. and All Quality Memorial Markers. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously. MIDCONIRACTPURCHASES  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of] Purchasing and Building and Grounds, authorize the additional work for the Washington County Courthouse Chiller tol be performed by Daikin Applied, Pittsburgh, Pa., our contract of record and: includes removing and installing al New HMI PC with touchscreen, wire new power supplies, download current software, commission and installation. The total Note: This in addition to the work authorized on Min#1116 dated November 5, 2020. 1.R Remove and contain the refrigerant charge in a safe and legal manner as per EPA guidelines. 4.I Daikin willi rebuild the compressor using included compressor O-rings, gaskets, seals, refrigerant 5. Any additional required repair parts not covered as part of this proposal willl be quoted and Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approvingt the additional work withl Daikin Applied.  cost is estimated at $6,900 and will be paid from their operating budget.  Note: Original Scope of Work at $26,000.  2. Set up the gantry.  3.D Dismantle the compressor looking for warn and defective components.  oil, oil filters, filter dryers, andi relief valves. presented to Washington County for approval.  6.1 Evacuate the system and recharge with the contained. refrigerant. Mr. Sherman- Yes; Mr. Maggi- - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  CHANGEORDER  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, onl behalf of Purchasing and the Chief of Staff, approvea change order for broadband services with. Advanced Telephone Systems Inc., d/b/a HTC Communications, Hickory Pa., in the amount of $50,000 for running fiber tol Mt. Hope Ridge Road and] Narigon Run Road. Note: The County pays $50,000 for the labor and pole attachments and HTC Communications will pay for all material and has also completely self- funded the first two miles to get into position to make this Note: Mrs. Vaughan added CARES. Acti money was used for Broadband services to accommodate as many communities as possible for individuals along with children and students to work from home.  possible.  Breakdown:  Labor total $50,000, Consisting of:  Labor tol hang fiber (Work in right of way not along road. Poles needt tol be climbed) $39,000  Pole and anchor attachments and make ready $11,000    1643  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMBLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Material total $27,000, Consisting of 15,000 feet of fiber $14,000, fiber splitters and enclosures  $11,000 and Miscellaneous hardware $2,000.  Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the change order with Advanced  Telephone Systems Inc., d/b/a HTC Communications.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  BID REJECTION came in over budget.  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of] Purchasing and the Planning Commission, approve the rejection of all bids for the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall 3 project and authorize rebidding. Bids Moved1 by Mr. Sherman, seconded1 by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid rejection for the Fairgrounds  Exhibit Hall 3 project and authorize rebidding. Bids came in over budget. Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan -Yes.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  NEW BUSINESS  Chief Clerk presented tot the Board for their consideration and approval, to adopt a resolution for the sale of Parcel No. 1,16.99 (7.9ac. flat) acres of land in Phase 1-AI located at Starpointe Business Parki in Hanover' Township, Washington County, to the State of Pennsylvania foral PennDot facility. Moved byl Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the resolution..  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 tol bid for paving in Mingo Creek County Park toi include the addition ofa pickleball court and parking, improvements to the parking lot att the park office and paving the access: road and parking area for the bike park and trail head at Cross Creek County Park. Costs willl be paid with gas  lease funds.  Moved by Mr. Maggi; seconded by Mr. Sherman, approving authorization tol bidf for paving in Mingo  Creek and Cross Creek County Parks. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented tot the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, ofa contract with' Trustmark Reall Estate Services for appraisals of farms for the agricultural preservation program for thej period of) January 1,2021 through December 31,2022. The cost of each Agricultural Conservation Easement appraisal is $2,850, which is reimbursed at the time of closing. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract with' Trustmark Real Estate  Services.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented tot the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of] Finance, ofa policy renewal for accident coverage with Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company for program attendees for Community Service/FITS,. Alternative Sentencing, volunteers and seasonal juveniles: The policy premium isi in the amount of$ $4,339 and will be effective January 13,2021 through January 13, 2022.    1644  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the policy renewal for accident coverage  with Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company.  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 the Redevelopment. Authority of the County of Washington as agent for the Washington County Airport, of an addendum with RSB Aviation, LLC d/b/a Skyward. Aviation FBO for the terminal building and apron lease. The addendum increases the amount ofl leased space int the terminal building and: increases the monthly rent Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum with RSB. Aviation, LLC  from $1,072.25 to $1,760.20. All other lease terms remain the same. dba Skyward. Aviation FBO for the terminal building and apron lease.  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 renewal of aviation general liability coverage with Aviation Insurance Resources. The coverage willl be Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the policy renewal with Aviation  effective January 1,2 2021 through] January 1, 2022, atat total cost of $4,800.  Insurance Resources. 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, ofan addendum to the grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development for the COVID-19 County Relief Block Grant. The addendum reallocates $138,884.04 from the administrative costs category to other allowable categories under the grant. The total Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded' by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development for the COVID-  grant amount remains the same. 190 County Relief Block Grant. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - No; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  ChiefClerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance, ofa month-to-month extension of the current contract with the Washington Physicians Hospital Organization, Inc. for medical services for the correctional facility. All terms and conditions of the current contract: remain Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the extension of the current contract with the Washington Physicians Hospital Organization, Inc. for medical services for the correctional facility.  the same at $17,126 per month witha a 30-day notice termination clause.  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, oft the renewal of our current general services agreement with the Washington Health System Occupational Medicine Center d/b/a Washington Physicians Group for pre-employment exams and related testing for all county employees inj job categories subject tol Pennsylvania Department of Transportation    1645  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  (PADOT) regulations. The rates of the contract will remain the same except the PPD Intermediate 5TU, which will increase from $13 to $15 and will be effective January 1, 2021 through December 31,2 2021. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal of our current agreement with Washington Health System Occupational. Medicine Center d/b/a Washington Physicians Group.  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 our current agreement with the Washington Health System Occupational Medicine Center for general drug and alcohol testing services for all county employees in job categories subject to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PADOT) regulations. This agreement will be effective January 1,2021 through December 31, 2021, at the previously approved rates.  Urine Drug Screen - Rapid using OcC. meds kit- $37 (no price change but ift result is positive, MRO: Review of urine/hair drug screen result- $25 to $90; charge depends on complexity Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with the Washington  additional chatges may apply for confirmation)  (previously $15-$90). Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Health System Occupational Medicine Center for general drug and alcohol testing services.  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, ofa professional services contract with Mon Valley Hospital to provide multiphasic blood screening services for employees and spouses. This contract will be effective January 1, 2021 through  December 31, 2021 att the following rates:  Screening Rate - Multiphasic (37) blood testing per person $35.00 Fees for COVID-19. Antibody screening $50.00  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the professional services contract with  Mon Valley Hospital for multiphasic blood screening services.  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 professional services contract with The Cameron Wellness Center of the Washington Health System for the purpose of providing employee wellness services. This contract will be effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, and rates will remain the same. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the professional services contract with The Cameron Wellness Center of the Washington Health System for employee wellness services.  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 2021 Special Budget in the amount of $68,000. This budget will be used to cover supportive client services, child specific expenses, expenses related to the recruitment and retention of resource families, ancillary court expenses as well as meeting and event recognition expenses. No additional  county funds are required.    1646  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the 2021 Special 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] Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, ofa provider agreement addendum with The Academy for Adolescent Health, Inc. to extend the term of the agreement six months to June 30, 2021. The contract authorization amount will increase by $25,000 to $50,000, and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreement addendum with  The Academy for Adolescent Health, 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 Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, of an agreement with Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc. for the provision of administrative oversight and behavioral health services provided by Washington County BHDS for the period ofJ January 1,2021 through December 31, 2021. The contract authorization amount is $995,655.76 payable in twelve installments of $82,971.31 and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Southwest Behavioral  Health Management, Inc. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk présented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, of the following meeting and training expenses for the period of January 1,2 2021 through December 31, 2021. The total expenses will not exceed $18,218 and no additional  county funds are required. Meeting Training and outreach Early Intervention training Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  EXPENSE  AMOUNT $4,045 7,890 6,283 $18,218  TOTAL  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the meeting and training expenses.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human Services, ofa provider agreement with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for the implementation of the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP) for the period of December 17, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The contract authorization amount 1s $243,236.19 and no additional county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the provider agreement with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for the implementation of the State Food Purchase Program.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi No; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human Services, ofa provider agreement with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for the implementation oft the Temporary Emergency Food. Assistance Program (TEFAP) for the period of February 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The contract authorization amount is $37,000 and no additional county funds are required.    1647  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded' by Mrs. Vaughan, approving the provider agreement with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for the implementation of the Temporary Emergency Food  Assistance Program.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi No; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Human Services, to enter into a provider agreement with SPHS Connect, Inc. for the administration of the Homeless Assistance Program COVID-19 grant toj provide homeless assistance for the period of] July 1,2020 through December 31, 2020. The contract authorization amount is $30,000 and no additional county funds are Connect, Inc. for the administration of the Homeless Assistance Program COVID-19 grant.  required.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, apptoving the provider agreement with SPHS  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, ofa month-to-month contract extension on the following contracts until the new request Swartz Campbell Providing legal representation in selected employment related cases, civil rights matters, EEOC: and PHRA claims, other legal matters and unemployment compensation cases and in other matters at the discretion of the Human Resources Department and/or the Campbell Durant Representing the county in various labor and employment issues and negotiations as requested by Human Resources Department and/or the Board of Commissioners. Weber Gallagher Providing legal representation in selected workers compensation and unemployment claims and other issues at the discretion oft the Human Resources Department Michael Crabtree Providing pre- employment psychological evaluations and psychological evaluations for probations officers to carry firearms as directed by the Washington County Department of Human Resources at a rate of $195 ($19 increase) per evaluation. USI Insurance Services (formerly Wells Fargo) Providing employee benefits in respect to group medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability, group retiree medical. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the month-to-month contract extensions  for proposals (RFP) have been received and reviewed.  Board of Commissioners.  and/ort the Board of Commissioners.  listed above.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented tot the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing, to enter into a lease agreement with Gross Industrial Construction Company, Inc., Washington, Pa. for office space for MDJ Ward 27-3-10. This agreement will be effective March 1,2021 through February 28, 2026  with the option to extend for two additional five-year periods at the following rates:  First five-year term - March 1, 2021 -] February 28, 2026-9,00.80/month (14.64/sq. ft.) Second five-year term - March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2031-5200230/month (15.09/sq. ft.) Third five-year term - March 1, 2031 - February 28, 2036 $2,123.80/month (15.54/sq. ft.) Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the lease agreement for office space for  MDJ Ward with Gross Industrial Construction Company, Inc.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.    1648  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MRLIMITED E1808491KV  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and Public Safety, ofa maintenance and support agreement with MRA, Incorporated, Washington, Pa. for software for the radio console purchased on the GSA contract from. Avtec. This maintenance agreement will be effective January 1,2021 through December 31, 2021, at a total amount of $77,487.93. The total cost of  this maintenance will be paid from the Public Safety state collected surcharge.  Note: This agreement covers the systems at both the primary and airport locations.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the maintenance and support agreement  with MRA, Incorporated for software for the radio console.  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, ofa maintenance and support agreement with MRA, Incorporated, Washington, Pa. for software and hardware for the logging recorder purchased on the GSA contract from Eventide.. This maintenance agreement will be effective January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021, atat total amount of $26,550. The total cost oft this maintenance will be paid from the Public Safety state collected surcharge. Note: This agreement covers the systems atl both the primary and airport locations. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded' by Mr. Maggi, approving the maintenance and support agreement  with MRA, Incorporated for software and hardware for the logging recorder. 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 Purchasing and Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, of the purchase of one flip phone with activation from AT&T'tol be utilized by the administrator to make calls to the appropriate staff with instruction in case ofa shutdown. The flip phone is free with activation and the cost of the service is $29.99/month with unlimited Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of one flip phone from  talk-text and will be paid from their operating budget.  AT&T.  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 Domestic Relations, of the purchase of one flip phone and one iPhone with activation from AT&T. The flip phone is free with activation and the cost of the service is $29.99/month with unlimited talk-t -text. The iPhone. is $44.99/month, with unlimited talk, text, data, mobile hot spot. Costs will be paid from their  operating budget. iPhone from AT&T. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of one flip phone and one  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 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 this endeavor is $24,036 ($12,318 for software and $11,718 for the first year subscription costs), which is recommended for approval by Public Safety tol be paid via their operating budget. The subscription- Note: Per Public Safety: "With the change from maintenance to Saas, we should see a savings initially, and then this willl be moving over to the Beaver- Washington joint CAD project in the long term."  based coverage will include renewals for 2022 and 2023 at a cost of$11,718/year.    1649  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMBLIMITED E1808491KV agreement.  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  The software purchase is covered by CoStars 6. The NetMotion portion is a three-year professional services 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 the 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 the Purchasing Department, of the revised guidelines for suppliers to Washington County toi include the following: Bid limit increases - Act NO.: 2011-86. The bid limit thresholds will increase from $21,000 to $21,300 and from $11,300 to $11,500 for written quotes (with the annual adjustment for inflation). The new limits will be effective January 1, 2021. This booklet was developed and approved in 1994 and revised Minute No. 932 dated September 6, 2012. There have been changes in the county code and purchasing procedures that needed tol be incorporated into the book, including Sections 1801, 1802, 1803 and 2317. As per the county solicitor, the county does not intend tol have al bidding amount that is more stringent than the state Note: The 2021 annual adjustments to the bid limit thresholds and telephonic quote thresholds under the County Code and Second Chance Class County Code were published in the December 11, 2020 Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the revised guidelines for suppliers.  requirement.  issue oft the Pennsylvania Bulletin. 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 Purchasing, of the revised Purchasing Policy and Procedure Manual to include the following: Bid limit increases-ActNO. 2011-86: The bid limit thresholds will increase from $21,000 to $21,300 and from $11,300 to $11,500: for written quotes (with the annual adjustment for inflation). The new limits have been in effect since January 1,2021. This booklet was developed and approved: in 1994 and revised Minute No. 932 dated September 6, 2012. There have been changes in the purchasing procedures that needed tol be incorporated into the book, including Sections 1801, 1802, 1803 and 2317. As pert the county solicitor, the county does not Note: The 2021 annual adjustments to the bid limit thresholds and telephonic quote thresholds under the County Code and Second Chance Class County Code were published in the December 11, 2020 Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, apptoving the revised Purchasing Policy and  intend tol have a bidding amount that is more stringent than the state: requirement.  issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Procedure Manual.  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. Wednesday, December 16, 2020, following the agenda meeting to discuss personnel. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting willl bei immediately following today's meeting. All county offices will be closed Friday, December 25, 2020, in observance of Christmas Day and Friday, January 1,2021, in observance of New Year's Day. The Organizational Salary Board meeting oft the Washington County Commissioners will be held at 10a.m., Monday, January 4,2021.  SOLICITOR None.    1650  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMIIED E1808491KV. 10:41 a.m.  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately  THEI FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:  2021  a  K CHIÉF PIRK  ATTEST: