763  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1607929LD Minute No. 1033  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA Washington County Commissioners Washington, Pennsylvania, March 2,2 2017  The Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pa., with the following members being present: Commissioners Larry Maggi; Diana Irey Vaughan and Harlan G. Shober. Also being present: Pastor Mark Schollaert, First Baptist Church of Monongahela, Monongahela, Pa.; American Legion Post 793 representative Roy Wise; Solicitor J. Lynn DeHaven; Director of Administration Scott Fergus; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thorburg; Executive Secretaries Joy Orndoff, Marie Trossman and Randi Marodi; Planning Department representative Gracie. Abel; Veterans Affairs director Susan Meighen; Information Technology Director Don Cortese and Assistant Director Debbie Rutan; Company "F" representative Walter Seal; health center employees and SEIU representatives, Theresa Pearce, Randy Popielarceyk, Dawn Futrell, Kathy Shaner, Mary Cheek, Mary Glendenning and Mona and Maddox Morris; Observer-Reporter: Publishing Co. representative Barbara Miller; Herald Standard representative Pat Cloonan; and concerned citizens David  Schollaert and Frank Byrd.  Mr. Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:02 a.m. Pastor Mark Schollaert led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Wise led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mr. Maggi entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1032 dated February 16, 2017. Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving Minute No. 1032, as written.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously. SPECIALORDER OFE BUSINESS  Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.  Director of Administration Scott Fergus presented a certificate tol Don Cortese for the occasion of his retirement as the Directory of Information Technology for the last 14 years. Mr. Fergus stated that this IT Don Cortese thanked the Commissioners and Mr. Fergus for his time here at the County.  department touches every aspect of county government.  (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLICCOMMENTS  Monongahela resident, Walter Seal spoke regarding the black military history of Company FNational Guard that he began researching five years ago. He is requesting some additional help from the Commissioners toj posthumously receive a citation regarding African American veterans from' Washington County and Southwestern Pennsylvania. He stated basically that the Pennsylvania National Guard has Mr. Seal is requesting the Commissioners send a letter to Sergeant Spidoni oft the Pennsylvania National Guard tol have a posthumous unit citation awarded to them for their courage, bravery and  nothing to offer and that these records have either been purged or just not kept.    764  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED F1607929LD  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  willingness to serve the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Mr. Seal would like to accept this awarded in turn presented tol himself and he would then present itt to the Commissioners in honor oft the African Americans of Washington County and Southwestern Pennsylvania. Mr. Maggie instructed Mr. Seal to meet with the  Chief Clerk after the meeting to discuss this matter.  OLD BUSINESS BID AWARD  Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of the Purchasing Department, award the bid  contract for the provision, installation and repair of radio equipment and other equipment for law enforcement vehicles to Staley Communications, Inc., Wheeling, W.Va. and A.V.] Lauttamus Communications, Inc., Weirton, W.Va. This contract will be effective March 1, 2017 through February 28, 2018, with the option to extend for two additional one-year periods and all work willl be performed time and: material and an as needed basis. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive  and responsible bidders meeting specifications.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid contract with Staley  Communications and A.V. Lauttamus Communications, Inc.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober- - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.  CHANGE ORDER  Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board, on behalf of Building and Grounds, approve: a change order with Automated Logic, Pittsburgh, Pa. to upgrade control modules for future fan wall installation on AHU 1, including a new control module, expander board and back plate at the Courthouse. The contract  amount will increase to $4,630.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan, seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the change order with. Automated  Logic.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober- - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes; Mr. Maggi = Yes.  NEW BUSINESS  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of an Intergovernmental Transfer agreement by and between the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Living, and Washington County, which provides for intergovernmental transfer of funds tol Diversified Human Services in order to provide the non- federal share of medical assistance payments to county nursing  facilities.    765  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  E1607929LD  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the Intergovernmental Transfer  agreement.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.  Chief Clerk presented tot the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf oft the Courts, of an agreement with Gary).Graminski, Esquire, toj provide criminal defense legal services to criminal defendants who cannot be represented by the Public Defender, due toa conflict ofi interest. Mr. Graminski agrees toj provide legal representation in 45 criminal defense cases and will be! paida a flat contract amount of  $25,000 per year. Esquire.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Gary).C Graminski,  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober- Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.  Chief Clerk presented tot the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf oft the Courts, of an agreement with Mark Shire, Esquite, to provide criminal defense legal services to criminal defendants who cannot be represented by the Public Defender, due toa a conflict of interest. Mr. Shire agrees to provide legal representation in 45 criminal defense cases and willl be paid a flat contract amount of $25,000 per year.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, apptoving the agreement with Mark Shire,  Esquire.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober- Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf oft the Courts, of an agreement with Molly Maguire Gaussa, Esquire, toj provide criminal defensel legal services to criminal defendants who cannot be represented by the Public Defender, due to a conflict ofi interest. Ms. Gaussa agrees toj provide legal representation: in 24 criminal defense cases and willl be paid a flat contract: amount of  $25,000 per year. Gaussa, Esquire.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with Molly Maguire  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.    766  MINUTE BOOK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED F1607929LD  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  ChiefClerk presented tot the Board for their consideration ànd approval of the appointment of Suzanne Campbell to the Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Advisory Board and the appointment of Donal Malesic to the Washington County Library System Board.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the board appointments.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober- - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.  ChiefClerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Coroner, of travel for the Coroner's solicitor to attend the "Forensic Science and Law" education courses hosted by Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. The total cost oft the training is $370 and will be charged to the  Coroner's budget.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving travel to Pittsburgh, PA.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober- - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.  Chief Clerk presented tot the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, of authorization tol bid for the preparation, forming and pouring of concrete pads and walkways for Shelters 1 and 2i in Cross Creek County Park as part oft the cooperative project with the. Audia Group.  Costs will be paid with oil and gasl lease funds.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving advertisement for concrete pads and  walkways.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober- - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.  ChiefClerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, ofa contract supplement in the amount of $13,319.92 with GAI Consultants, Inc. for construction inspection of Millers #31 bridge in Cecil Township. The revised total contract amount is $106,360.42 and willl be paid 80% federal, 15% state and 5% liquid county liquid fuels.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded' by Mr. Shober, approving the supplement with GAI Consultants,  Inc.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober- - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.    767  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1607929LD  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of the Planning Commission, ofai memorandum of understanding with the Pennsylvania Resources Council for the household hazardous waste collection tol be held July 22, 2017, at the Consol Energy Park. The county agrees tol help coordinate and advertise the event, provide six volunteers, cones and directional signs and pay $6,500 towards costs and Pennsylvania Resources Council will hire contractor, apply for and manage DEP grants, provide two volunteers, food and beverages for the volunteers and contractors, advertise and collect  applicable fees from participants  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the memorandum of understanding  with Pennsylvania Resources Council. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober- = Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Child Care Information Services, of the 2016-2017 provider service agreements with the list of previously approved  providers.  Vernita Roscoe, Aliquippa, Pa.  Carla Vukich, New Brighton, Pa.  Jill Bellamy, Monaca, Pa.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the 2016-2017 new provider  agreements listed.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, of provider agreements with the list of following providers. These agreements will be effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. No additional county funds are required.  PROVIDER  AMOUNT $20,000 $75,000 $100,000 $300,000 $495,000  Every Child, Inc. Life Span Family Services TOTAL Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  The Children's Institute of] Pittsburgh, Care Coordination The Children's Institute of] Pittsburgh, Project Stat  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the provider agreements listed.  Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on] behalf of Children and Youth Services, ofa provider agreement with Public Catalyst in the amount of $181,340. This agreement will be effective July 1,2017 through June 30, 2018. No additional county funds are required.    768  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED F1607929LD Catalyst.  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the provider agreement with Public  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober -Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, onl behalf oft the Redevelopment Authority of Washington County, of advertising for obstruction removal of trees and brush  at the Washington County Airport.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving advertising for the removal of trees and  brush.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and apptoval, on behalf of Information Technology, of the renewal of our current agreement with DQE Communications, LLC, Pittsburgh, Pa. for the purpose of providing county internet service. This agreement will be effective through December 31, 2019, with a year-to-year extension thereafter. The total monthly rate is $2,250 for the fiber  lease fee and maintenance services.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the agreement with DQE  Communications, LLC. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober- - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Building and Grounds, of a work order with GAI Consultants, Inc. for professional services for the Washington County Courthouse Square parking garage assessment. The total cost is $18,620 and will be paid with. Act 13 funds.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the work order with GAI Consultants,  Inc.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.    769  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1607929LD  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Building and Grounds, ofa work order with PSI Engineering. for professional services for the purpose of! providingi indoor air quality control testing at the Washington County Courthouse. The total cost is $4,710 and will be paid  from their operating budget.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the work order with] PSII Engineering.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober- - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf oft the Planning Commission, of the purchase ofa) John) Deeret tractor, (toi include a mower deck and blower) from Middletown Tractor Sales, Fairmont W.Va. ata a cost of $78,744.98 and the purchase ofal bobcat compact track loader (toi include a root grappler andl brush cat) from Bobcat of Pittsburgh, Meadowlands, Pa. ata cost of$70,020.61. The proposed purchases would be utilized at Cross Creek and Mingo Creek parks and willl be  paid from gas and oil lease funds and Bobcat Compact Track Loader. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the purchase ofa) John Deere tractor  Mr. Shober- - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf oft the District Attorney, oft the purchase ofa2 2017 Ford Escape SE. AWD vehicle, ata total cost of $28,235.00. The proposed purchase would be made vial DGS/COSTARS 26, and therefore does not require bidding. The proposed vendori is Stuckey Ford, of Hollidaysburg, Pa. The cost would be covered by state funding.  Moved by Mrs. Vaughan; seconded by Mr. Shober, approving the purchase of a utility vehicle for the  District. Attorney.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Shober- - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.  ANNOUNCEMENTS  An executive session was held at 10a a.m. Wednesday, February 15,2017, following the agenda meeting to discuss personnel, real estate and litigation in regards to reassessment. The regularly scheduled  Salary Board meeting has been cancelled.  SOLICITOR None.    770  MINUTE BooK  BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IMRLIMITED E1607929LD 10:34a.m.  WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLANIA  There being no further business, Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately  THE FOREGOING MINUTES. 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