PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS PUBLIC MEETING OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IS VIDEO AND AUDIO LIVE-STREAMED ON THE IF YOU HAVE NOT SIGNED IN AND ARE PRESENT AT THIS MEETING, PLEASE  COMMISSIONERS FACEBOOK PAGE.  DOSO, SO THAT WE HAVE ACCURATE RECORDS.  AGENDA 1. Opening of Meeting a. Prayer  THURSDAV.JANUART: 19, 2023 The Rev. Benjamin Libert First United Presbyterian Church Austin Murphy United States Marine Corps Minute No. 1163 December 15, 2022 Minute No. 1164 December 20, 2022 Austin. J. Murphy, Retired House of Representatives Leslie Ridge, First Assistant D.A.  b.P Pledge of Allegiance  2. Approval of Meeting Minutes Special Order of Business Certificate of Recognition  Proclamation - Human Trafficking Awareness Month  (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) 3. Public Comments  THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY THE SPEAKERS DURING PUBLIC COMMENT ARE EXCLUSIVELY THOSE OF THE SPEAKERS AND DO NOT REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY BOARD OF  COMMISSIONERS AND HAVE NOT BEEN VERIFIED.  4. The Board of Commissioners' Response  5. Old Business Bid Award a. Flags b. Drug Test Kits Fairgrounds Barn Roof d. Cross Creek Trail e. HVAC Maintenance Bid Contract Extensions  a. Elections = Pickup & Delivery Services b. Outdoor Equipment, Maintenance & Supplies Temporary Staffing Services d. Vehicle Repair & Maintenance    Change Order 6. New Business  a. Courthouse - Courtrooms 6&7 Renovations a. Board Appointments - Chief Clerk b. Agreement - Chief Clerk Contract-Planning d. Contract-Planning e. Certification-P Planning f. Authorization to Bid-Planning g. Authorization to Bid- - Planning h. Revised Grant Agreement- - Finance Approval - Finance Renewal Agreement- t- Finance Agreement-Finance Resolution - Finance m. Renewal Agreement = Finance n. Agreements - Children & Youth Services p. Authorization to Advertise - Purchasing q. Authorization to Advertise - Purchasing Authorization to Advertise - Purchasing Authorization to Advertise - Purchasing  O. Grant Application - Behavioral Health & Developmental Services  t. Agreement-P Purchasing u. Agreement - Purchasing V. Addendum-P Purchasing W. License Renewal-P Purchasing X. Agreement - Purchasing y. State Contract-Purchasing Z. State Contract-Purchasing  7. Announcements  An Executive Session was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, following the agenda meeting to discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting and Sinking Fund meeting will  bei immediately following today's meeting. Tax refunds ini the amount of $696.30  8. Solicitor 9. Adjournment    Minute No. 1163  December 15, 2022  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, Larry Maggi, and Nick Sherman. Also present are Solicitor Jana Grimm; Chief of Staff Mike Namie; Finance Director Josh Hatfield; Human Resources Director Shelli Arold; Veterans representative Leigh Mawhinney; Sheriff Anthony. Andronas, Chief Deputy Sheriff Anthony Mosco, Captain Robert Vaughan, Captain. Anthony Interval; Corporal) Jerry) Jericho, Sheriff Deputies Wesley Hartman, Matt McDaniel, Jason Luci, Ken Eicher, Jerry Cavanaugh, Ed Schell, Ron Catrain, Ryan McWreath, Ron Aiello and employees Danielle Quattro and Robin Hamilton; Executive Secretaries Marie Trossman and Randil Marodi; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Planning representative Kalie Chasko; The Rev. William Younger ofThe Church oft the Covenant; Marine Corps League representative Jason Brown; WJPA representative Joe) Jasek and concerned citizens Pamela Jericho, Amber) Jericho, Fred Bender, Susan Bender, Annie Shaner, Camile Papia, Christina Proctor, Donn Henderson, Jeannine Motycki  and Mark Alterici.  Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at Approximately2pm. and announced this meetingi is  video and audiol live-streamed via Facebook.  The Rev, William Younger led the meeting with a prayer Mr. Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approving Minute No. 1162 dated November 30, 2022. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggiapprovingf Minutel No. 1162as written.  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi -YesMrs- Motion carried unanimously. SPECIALORDER OFBUSINESS  /  -  Mrs. Vaughan readand presenteda retirement plaquel honoting,Corporal, Jerry. Jericho for more than SheriffTony Andronas thankedjerry for) his yearsofs service to our County and to the residents of Jerry.thanked the Boardof Commissioners, Sheriff Andronas, and Frank Mascara for giving! him his  39 years of devoted service tothe Sheriffs,lepattment.  Washington County.  start with the County. He has enjoyed his timewith the County and his fellow co-workers.  RECESS FOR PHOTOS PUBLICCOMMENT  Mrs. Vaughan stated thatthe views and opinions expressed by the speakers during public comment are exclusively those oft the speakers and do not reflect or represent those of the Washington County Board The following Washington County residents addressed the Commissioners during public comment: Camile Papia, who was accompanied to the podium by her young grandson, mentioned that the ladies at.t the door had asked him what he wanted Santa tol bringl him for Christmas. This question prompted her to Anne Shaner responded to al letter read by Bruce Bandel and James Roman at the last meeting about election night November 8, 2022. She said election watchers Dr. Jeffrey S.1 Elias and Erica Chauvet were allowed to watch the return of ballot boxes and scanning from an observation room. She maintains that there weren't11 other poll watchers waiting outside the office and that the 40-minute wait they experienced was voluntary. due tot theiri issue with the procedure. Shel believes this was an attempt to erode election integrity.  of Commissioners and have not been verified.  think about how she would like to ask Santa for a sandbox that everyone can play in.    THEI BOARDOF COMMIESSIONERS RESPONSE  Commissioner Irey Vaughan announced that the Board of Commissioners meetings will be heldi in  the Crossroads building in 2023. OLDBUSINESS BID AWARD  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing, award the bid for electrical service work to Schultheis Electric, Latrobe, PA. All work willl be done on a time and material rate and on an as-needed basis including hourly rates for emergency repairs. The contract willl be effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. This bid has been awarded to the lowest, most responsive, and: responsible bidder meeting the requirements. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bid for electrical service work to  Schultheis Electric.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalofParchasing and the Planning Commission, award the bid proposal for farmland appraisal services toTrostmark Real Estate Services, Aliquippa, PA ata total cost of $3,000 per appraisal. This contract will be effective December 15,2022 through December 31, 2024, with the option to renew for an additional one-year period. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Mag-approving.tis bid proposalfor farmland appraisal  services to Trustmark Real Estate Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Motion carried DONAIONRISOITON compliance with  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on bchalf of Purchasing, to adopt a resolution, in the donation of old furniture, desk, shelvingunits, and courtertops from the Courthouse to the Washington County Historical Society,who has formerly requestedt the donation and has met all required criteria.  Section  f  1805 ofthe county code governing the sale or disposition of personal property, for  Movedby Mr. Shermat,secondedby Mr. Maggi approving the resolution. Mr. Sherman- Yes; Mr. Maggir Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Roll call vote taken: Motion caricd.unanimously.  NEW BUSINESS  Chief Clerk presented tothe Board for their consideration and approval, of the reappointments of Frank Howard to the Washington County Authority Board; William Iams and Earl Sadler to the Farmland Preservation Board; Ken Kulak to the Planning Commission Board; Suzanne Campbell to the BHDS Advisory Board; Jodi Noble, Lisa Scarmazzi, Phil Fiumara, Sheila Gombita, Bob Griffin, Kim Rogers, Ben Brown, Mike Kutsek, Brian Schill, Mary Lynn Spilak, Leanna Spada, Ned Williams, Joe Thomas, and Shona Eakin to the SPC Public Participation Panel Board; Latry Maggi to the SPC Commission Board; Jim McDonald to the Housing Authority Board; and the appointments of] Josh Hatfield and Andrew Walz to the  Hospital Authority Board. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the board appointments.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.    ChiefClerk presented to the Board for their consideration: and approval, onl behalf oft the Redevelopment. Authority of the County of Washington, to adopta a resolution approving the plan Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution. Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  amendment tot the Local Share Account (LSA) program for FY 2022.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, onl behalf of thel Planning Commission, ofa change order with 5Construction in the amount of $2,400 for additional guide rail on the Buffalo #291 bridge in Blaine' Township. Thei increased total contract amount is $829,395 and willl be paid Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the change order with] J5 Construction.  with Act 131 bridge funds. 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 the Planning Commission, of authorization tol bid for the removal of theRaccoon #5 Bridge inl Hanover Township. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Magg,approving: authorization tol bid.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  Chief Clerk presentedt to the Board forthirconsideration" and approval, on behalf of Finance, ofa tax levy and appropriation resolution fixing thetàx rate for2023 at 2.43mills for county purposes and appropriating specific sum estimatestol be requiredfort the specific purposes of county government for the  year 2023.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; secondedby Mr. Maggtapproving the 20231 budget. Mr. Sherman-Yes: Mr. RAVwYe  Roll call vote taken: Motion Çarried unanimously. annual pemehalappropiaton. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously  Chief Clerk presented tot the-Board fortheir consideration and apptoval, onl behalf of] Finance, of the Moved by Mr.Sherman; seconded byl Mr. Maggi, approving the annual supplemental appropriation.  Mr. Sherman Yes,MMacgi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance, ofa policy renewal for aviation general liability coverage with Aviation Insurance Resources. The policy premium Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded! by Mr. Maggi, approving thej policy renewal for aviation general  isi int the amount of $5,796 and will be effective January 1, 2023 through January 1,2 2024.  liability coverage with Aviation 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, 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 int the amount of $4,339 and will be effective January 1, 2023 through January 1,2024.    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 Solicitor, of an agreement with Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman, and Goggin PC: for specialized litigation for the Jolliffe matter involving the Correctional Facility. The agreement will mirror the approved rates with the County's insurer PCORP at $215/hour for partners, $115/hour for associates, and $115/hour for paralegals. The matter willl bes submitted to the County's insurer PCORP for potential coverage andi if approved, all costs incurred by the County willl be applied toward the County's deductible. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mrs. Vaughan, approvingt the agreement with Marshall,  Dennehey, Warner, Coleman, and Goggin PC.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi abstain; Mrs. Vaughan-es  ChiefClerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on! behalf of Finance andt the Courts, oft the adoption of the Pennsylvania Court Reporters Association (PCRA) to the approved list of Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggiapproving the addition ofthe) Pennsylvania Court  County associations.  Reporters Association (PCRA) to the approvedl list of Countyassociations.  Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi- Motion carried unanimously.  ChiefClerk presented! to the Board for aedpmantpinaN, on behalf of Finance and Public Safety, of an agreement.with NorthBethlehem Township and Pittsburgh! SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless for the911 communications tower lease andt tower sublease for the County's tower located on' Townshipowned property The agteèment willprovide $6,000i in rental revenue tot the County and $18,000 in rentalrevenue tothe Township with anadditional one-time rental payment to the Township in the amount of $10,000. This agreement is atnoçost to the County or Township with alli rents being paid by Moved by Mi. Sherman; seconded by MrMaggi, approving the agreement with North Bethlehem  -  Verizon Wireless.  Township and Pittsburgh SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless. Mr. Sherman Yes,M.Maggr Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Roll call vote taken Motion carried unanimously,  ChiefClerk presentedt tot the Board for their consideration and approval, on! behalf of Finance and the Sheriff, ofar renewal maintenance agreement with AutoCleat, LLC for the County's two: x-ray machines. The agreement. is in the amount of $8,400 and will be for the period ofl November 1, 2022 through Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by. Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with AutoClear, LLC for  October 31,2023.  the County's two: x-ray machines. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  ChiefClerk presented to the Board: for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance and the Redevelopment Authority oft the County of Washington as agent for Washington County Airport, ofa grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aviation for    the airport master plan update. The grant agreement is in the amount of$381,330 and willl be for the period Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aviation for the airport master  of the date of acceptance thtough June 30,2 2025.  plan update.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  ChiefClerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance, ofa policy renewal for workers' compensation coverage with Encova. The policy premium will not exceed $300,000 and will be effective] January 1, 2023 through January 1,2024. In addition to the premium, the policy renewal will: require the renewal of the letter of credit from Washington Financial. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the policy renewal for workers'  compensation coverage with Encova. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Motion carried unanimously.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and apptovabon behalf of Human Occupational Medicine Center d/b/a Washington Physicians Groupifor pre-employment exams and: related testing for all county employees in job categories subject to Pennsylyania Department ofTransportation (PADOT) regulations. The rates of the agreementwill remain thesame and will be effective January 1,2023 Moved by Mr. Sherman; secondedl by MEMagiapproving: therenewal of our current agreement with Washington Health System Occupational Medicine Centerd/b/a Washington Physicians Group.  Resources, of the renewal of through December 31, 2023.  K  our current general serviccagreement with the Washington Health System  Roll call vote taken:  Mr. Sherman Yes;Mr, Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan-Yes. Motion carried unanimously. /  ChiefClerk presentedto the Board for theirconsideration and approval, on behalf of Human Resources, ofthe renewal of our Current agreement with the Washington Health System Occupational Medicine Centerfors general drug and alcoholtesting services for all county employees in job categories subject to Pennsylvania DepammantfelTampastion (PADOT) regulations. The rates of the agreement will remain the same andwill be effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with the Washington Health System Oamp.somiNaidneCems for general drug and alcohol testing 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 DOTI Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium with the Washington Hospital Occupational Medicine Center for drug and alcohol testing services for DOT-regulated random lottery draws. The rates of the agreement will remain the same and willl be effective January 1,2023 through Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Washington Hospital Occupational Medicine Center for drug and alcohol testing services for DOT-regulated random lottery draws.  December 31, 2023.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.    ChiefClerk presentedt tot the Board for their consideration and apptoval, on! behalf of Human Resources, oft the renewal of the Share and Ridel Program Consortium with Washington Hospital Occupational Medicine Center for drug and alcohol testing services for non- regulated random lottery draws. The rates oft the agreement willi remain the same and willl be effective January 1,2023 through Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Washington Hospital Occupational Medicine Center for drug and alcohol testing services for non-regulated random lottery draws.  December 31, 2023.  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 the renewal of the current. Employee. Assistance Program (EAP) agreement with Gateway Rehabilitation Center d/b/a Washington EAP Services to provide services to all full- time employees and eligible family members. This agreement willl be effective January4,2023 through December 31,2023. The annual contract authorization amount is $16,143 andt the monthly feefor employees remains the same at Moved by! Mr. Sherman; seconded by! Mr. Maggiapproving the agreement with Gateway  $1.69.  Rehabilitation Center d/b/a Washington EAP Services.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi- - Yes; Mrs. Vaughans Yes  Chief Clerk presented to the Board forthirconsideration, andapproval, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, ofa provider agreement with American Expediting fort the provision of concrete goods and services toj promote teunifiçation or to prevent out-of-homé placement fotthe period of] July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The contractauthotization amounti 1$100,000. and noadditional county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Sherman; secondedby Mr. Maggl-approving the provider agreement with American  Expediting. Roll  -  callvotet takent 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, ofa purchase of serviceagreement with Stephen Dittmer, Esquire to represent Children and Youth Services in JuvenileCourt for theperiod of December 15, 2022 through) June 30, 2023. Services will Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase ofs service agreement with  bel billed at $65 per hour and noadditional county funds are required.  Stephen Dittmer, Esquire. 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, onl behalf of Aging Services, tos submit a grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to replace flooring at the Canonsburg Senior Center. The grant requesti is for $28,000 with noi match requirement and no additional county funds Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant application tot the Pennsylvania  are required.  Department of Agingt to replace flooring at the Canonsburg Senior Center. 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 Aging Services, tos submit a grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to install a pavilion, walking path, and fence at the Burgettstown Senior Center. The grant request is for $120,000 with no match requirement and Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging toi install a pavilion, walking path, and fence at the Burgettstown Senior Center.  no additional county funds are required.  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 Aging Services, tos submit a grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging to replace commercial kitchen equipment at eight senior centers. The grant request is for $45,000 with no match requirement and no Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the grant application to the Pennsylvania  additional county funds are required. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Department of Aging to replace commercial kitchen equipmenfateight senior centers.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan-- Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration andapproval, on behalf of Purchasing and the Coroner, of an agreement with Dr. Courtney Healy, Pittsburgh,PA. for forensic pathologist services at  the following rates:  $1,150 for each autopsy and protocol $100 for each appearanccata Coroner'sinquest $100 for each appearance at magistate-sbearing $500 for each courtappearance Mileage at the current stated IRSrate  This agreement will beeffective January1,20231 through December 31, 2024, with an option to renew for two three-year periods by mutual consentof both parties,unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the terms Moved byMr. Sherman; seconded by-Mr Maggi, approving the agreement with Dr. Courtney Healy  of this agreement. All services willbe paidfrom the Coroner's budget.  for forensic pathologist 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 Purchasing and the Sheriff, of an agreement with Real Auction.Com, LLC., Plantation, FL for an: internet-based online sale of foreclosure properties sold by the Sheriffs Department This agreement will be effective December 15, 2022 Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Real Auction.Com,  for a three-year period at no cost to the County. LLC for internet-based online sale of foreclosure properties.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for theit consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing, of addendum #4 to our current lease agreement between Washington County and the Washington County Authority for office space in the Courthouse Square building. The lease will be effective January 1, 2023 for    an initial term of three years and thereafter from year to year until either party provides a 365-day prior written notice. This lease agreement is under thes same terms and conditions as the original agreement. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the addendum to our current lease  agreement with the Washington County Authority.  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, the Correctional Facility, Children and Youth Services, and Juvenile Probation, of an addendum to our current agreement with George Junior Republic tol house Direct Filej juvenile offenders ata rate of $755.54/day and on an as-needed basis. This addendum will be effective December 15, 2022 and continue until either party provides a 30-day written notice to terminate This lease addendum is under the same terms and conditions as Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving theaddendum to our current agreement  the original contract andi is contingent upon Prison Board approval.  with George Junior Republic. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan es.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and apptoval, onbehalf of Purchasing and Public Safety, ofa renewal agreement with Motorola Solutions, Linthieum, MD for software license, maintenance, and call center support for theNG9-1-1 readyhardware and software. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2023 through December31,2023. The totalamount: is $79,000 and willl be paid from Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by ME-Magiapprovingi therenewal agreement with Motorola  9-1-1 funds. Solutions.  -  Roll call vote  -  taken:  - -  Mr. Sherman Yes;Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan- Yes.  Motion carried unanimously.  ChiefClerk presentedto.t the Boatd for theit consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and Information Technology, oft thefolowingpaymens and a renewal software maintenance agreement with RBA ProfessionData Systems forInformix and RBA software effective January 1,2023 through  December 31, 2023.  Tax Software Maintenance and Upgrades in the amount of $23,016.60 GUI Client Soflwate-Maintenance in the amount of $4,455 Tax Assessment Maintenance in the amount of $3,967  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal agreement and payments to  RBA Professional Data Systems. 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, oft the purchase of four Cradlepoint IBR900 modems with FirstNet Service to provide internet connectivity in DPS vehicles to access the Computer Aided Dispatch system and hazmat reference resources. The modems will be installed in PS Truck 9120, 92-3, and the two new Ford vehicles pending delivery. The total cost is $786 per unit with a monthly charge of $36.99 per unit and will be paid from  Hazmat funds.    Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of four Cradlepoint IBR900  modems with FirstNet Service. 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 iPhone from Verizon to be utilized by Director Tammy Reese. The monthly cost of service is $39.99, and costs will be paid from their operating budget. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of one iPhone from  Verizon.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their conidentippin-prona, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority, to adopt a resolution approving theamendments and revisions to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program which are part ofthe County's consolidated and annual action  plan.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi-approving the resolution. Mt. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi -Yes; Mrs. Vaughan- Yes  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  ANNOUNCEMENTS  -  /  An Executive Session was held at 10: a.mon' Wednesday, December 14, 2022, following the agenda meeting to discuss personnel and ltigation. The regularly scheduled SalaryBoard meeting will be immediately following today's maeringAoumyalices: willi besodFad,Desgmbe: 23, 2022, in observance of Christmas Eve, Monday, December 26, 2022, in observance of Christmas Day, and Monday, January 2,2023, in observance of New Year's Day. A specialmeeting ofthel Board of Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, December 20,2022, at 6pm. The OrganizationalSalary Board meeting of the Washington County  Commissionersswill be heldat10:00 amon Monday.January! 9,2023.  SOLICITOR None  -  There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately  2:41 p.m.  THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR. APPROVAL:  2023  ATTEST:  CHIEF CLERK    Minute No. 1164  December 20, 2022  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 present are Solicitor] Jana Grimm; Chief of Staff Mike Namie; Financel Director Josh Hatfield; Voter Regstration/Blections Director Melanie Ostrander; Register of Wills James Roman; Controller. April Sloane; Clerk of Courts Brenda Davis; Information Technology representative Dylan Johnson; Executive Secretaries Marie Trossman and Patrick Geho; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin andl Mon Valley Independent representative Max Robinette.  Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately 6p.m. and announced this meetingi is  video and audiol live-streamed via Facebook. Mrs. Vaughan led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Maggil led the Pledge of Allegiance.  SOLICITOR  Solicitor Grimm read the resolution oft the Board of Comrissioners of Washington County,  Pennsylvania to fix salariès of county officers. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; and  WHEREAS, the County of Washington ("County)iscounty of thelourth Class in the  WHEREAS, 161 P.S. $11011-10.1,2 authorizes the Commissioners.to: fix salaries ofCounty officers; and WHEREAS, the County previously adoptedaresolation fixingsalaries of County officers with an automatic. 3% annual increase at a special meeting ofthel Board of Commissioners held on December. 3, 2001, WHEREAS, the County desires tofixs salaries and-ceaset the 3%2 annual increase for all County officers beginning with the year 2024,as permittedunder the Constitution of the Commonwealth of] Pennsylvania. NOW, THEREFORE: BEIT RESOLVED,by the Board of Commissioners of the County Effective the-first Monday ofJanuary 2026, the salaries of the Recorder ofl Deeds, Sheriff, and Controller of Washington County shall bel lowered and fixed at $98,837.62. In addition, the salaries oft the Recorder of Deeds, Sheriff,and Controller shall cease receiving a 3% annual increase effective the first Effective the first Monday of] January 2024, the salaries of the Commissioners of Washington County shall be fixed at $105,735.18: andt the salaries of all other County officers shall be fixed at $98,837.62. In addition, the salaries oft the Commissioners and all other County officers shall cease receiving a 3% annual increase effective the first Monday of January 2024. Thel Register of Wills as the Clerk of Orphans' Court and the Chair of the Board of Commissioners shall continue to receive their excess amounts pursuant to 16P,S.  Minute Number 685; and  ofWashington, Pemnywani,aolous:  Monday ofJ January 2026.  SS1 11011-11 and 11011-1.  Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Washington County ata a duly advertised Special Meeting Mrs. Vaughan explained wheni increases werei implemented after the resolution was passed in 2021, (the corrective date was December 3, 2001) there were offices that did not receive thosei increases because of the election. The Board of Commissioners cannot pass a resolution setting the salaries in the year they are  of the Board of Commissioners of Washington County on December 20, 2022.    running for office, therefore there will be an allowance for the Recorder of Deeds, Sheriff, and Controller so  they can catch up and the 3% freeze willl be later.  PUBLICCOMMENT  Mrs. Vaughan stated that the views and opinions expressed by the speakers during public comment are exclusively those oft the speakers and do not reflect or represent those of the Washington County Board The following Washington County resident addressed the Commissioners during public comment: James Roman, Register of Wills, expressed his disapproval of the board's decision to fix the salaries of the elected officials. He said the Commissioners denied his request to reduce his budget by $35,000ay year while giving raises to the Director of Elections, the Solicitor, the Director of Finance, and the Chief of Staff. He pointed out that the board spent $40,000 on carpeting for their office in a building they bought for $10 million. Hes said that the former Controller and two of the Commissioners received raises for 30 years, and now the boardi is freezing these salaries to get back at the row officersHe said this action is being marketed  of Commissioners and have not been verified.  asa tax-saving measure when it only represents a savings of $27,000ayear.  THEPOARDOECONMISIONERSAIPOASE Commissioners, will receive the freeze.  Commissioner Irey Vaughan clarified that all Countyelected officials, including the Board of  Mrs. Vaughan entertained: a motion to approve theresolution Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded, by Mr. Maggi, approvingthe resolution. Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi -YaM-Vaughan- Yes,  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  - /  There being no uhghuineChimmn.hagdaaae meeting adjourned at approximately  6:09 p.m.  THE FORECOINGMINUTES) WERESUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:  2023  ATTEST:  CHIEF CLERK    OLD BUSINESS January 19, 2023  A. BID AWARD  Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners award the bid for flags tol Metro Flag, Co., Wharton, NJ at their submitted unit price of$0.83/flag. This contract will be effective. January 19, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications.  B. BID AWARD  Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners award the bid for drug test kits to Redwood Toxicology Laboratory, Inc., Santa Rosa, CA based on their per unit costs. This contract will be effective January 1,2 2023 through December 31, 2023, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Costs will bej paid from their operating budgets. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most responsive  and responsible bidder meeting specifications.  C. BID AWARD  Purchasing, on behalfofthel Planning Commission, respectfully requests the Commissioners award thel bid for the fairgrounds draft horse barn roof design buildrehabilitation to Blair Construction, LLC, Emlenton, PA. The total cost is $186,000 and will be paid from a fair local share grant and gas lease funds. This bid isb being awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications.  D. BID AWARD  Purchasing, on behalfoft the Planning Commission, respectfully requests the Commissioners award the bid for the Cross Creek trail construction to Raffle Construction, Ruffs Dale, PA. The total cost is $1,170,370 and will be paid from the DCNR grant and gas lease funds. This bid is being awarded to the lowest most  responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications.  E. BID AWARD  Purchasing, on behalfofBuilding: and Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners award the bid for the provision OfHVAC/Boiler equipment and preventative maintenance to Scalise Industries Corporation dba EMCOR Services Scalise Industries, Lawrence, PA. All work and material repairs will be done on an as-needed basis at the previously approved rates and material is the vendor's cost plus a 20% markup. The total bid for the Correctional Facility is $15,885 annually for the boiler, HVAC, and software maintenance including additional maintenance for the Caldwell Building. This contract will be effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, with the option to renew for two additional two-year periods. This award was approved at the Prison Board meeting on January 18, 2023.  F. BID CONTRACT EXTENSION  Purchasing, on behalf of Elections/Voter Registration, respectfully requests the Commissioners extend the bid contract for pickup and delivery services to All Ways Moving, Washington, PA at ai rate of$165 per hour per truck including two movers. This contract extension will be effective February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024, with the option to renew for one additional year. This contract extension is under the  same terms and conditions.    G. BID CONTRACT EXTENSION  Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners extend the bid contract for outdoor equipment,  maintenance, and supplies to the following vendors: Contractors Connection, Washington, PA Middletown, Washington, PA Murphy Family, Inc., Washington, PA Power Pro Equipment, New Holland, PA  This contract extension will be effective March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2024, under the: same terms  and conditions.  H. BID CONTRACT EXTENSION  Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners extend the bid contract with Express Employment Professionals, Washington, PA for temporary staffing services at a percentage markup from the current Washington County employee rate. This contract extension will be effective January 19, 2023 through January 31,2024, with the option to renew for one additional year. This contract extension is under the  same terms and conditions. I. BID CONTRACT EXTENSION  Purchasing, on behalfof Building and Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners extend the bid contract for vehicle repairs and maintenance to Fox Ford, Waynesburg, PA. This contract extension is  under the same terms and conditions.  J. CHANGE ORDER  Purchasing, on behalfof Building and Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the following change orders for Courthouse Courtroom 6 and 7 renovations with Stonemile Group, Inc.,  Canonsburg, PA.:  Change Order #1 - deduction in the amount of $2,946.35 for material change. Change Order #2 - addition in the amount of $868 for carpet tile. The contract authorization amount will decrease from $2,616, 834t to$2,614,755.65.    NEW BUSINESS January 19, 2023  A. BOARD APPOINTMENTS- CHIEF CLERK  Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the appointments ofJamie Colecchi to the SPCI Public Participation Panel, and Bill Iams as the Chair oft the Farmland Preservation Board. ChiefClerk, on behalfoft the Recorder of Deeds, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with David Hvizdos, Esq. to provide solicitor services for the Recorder of Deeds office. The agreement is in the amount of $200/month, is effective January 1, 2023, and shall be continuous until  B. AGREEMENT CHIEF CLERK  terminated by either party. C. CONTRACT- - PLANNING  Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a contract with Kymberly Secreet for animal control services in county parks at an annual cost of $4,800 ($400/month). The contract will be effective  January 1,2023 through December 31, 2023.  D. CONTRACT- PLANNING  Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a contract with the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Inc. to conduct group tours of the Washington County Courthouse for the period of  January 1,2023 through December 31, 2023, at a cost of$ $4,000/year.  E.  CERTIFICATION- PLANNING  Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve certification of funds collected in 2022 in the amount of$34,865.35 from clean and green rollback taxes and reserve in ai restricted account for  Farmland Preservation easement purchases. ALTHORIZATIONTOBD - PLANNING  F.  Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve authorization to bid for paving services in  various areas ini the county parks. Costs will be paid with gas lease funds.  G. AUTHORIZATIONTO BID- PLANNING  Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve authorization to bid for Phase I Discovery Cove (docks, boardwalk, and fishing pier) in Cross Creek Park. Costs will be paid with gas lease funds. Finance, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority oft the County ofWashington as agent for the Washington County Airport, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve ai revised grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Bureau of Aviation for the block grant funding related to the Airport Master Plan update. The: revised grant agreement is in the amount of$401,400 with no local match required and will be electronically signed by the Chair per the previously approved resolution. Finance, on behalfofthel Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington as agent for the Washington County Airport, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve al letter ofe exclusivity with Skyward Aviation for land leases for sites 3 and 4 on the Northside Hangar Development site plan. The letter ofe exclusivity grants Skyward Aviation the first right ofrefusal on these two sites when they are  H. REVISED GRANT AGREEMENT - FINANCE  I.  APPROVAL - FINANCE  fully ready to be developed or leased.    J.  RENEWAL. AGREEMENT  FINANCE  Finance, on behalfofTax Revenue, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the annual renewal agreement for iasWorld maintenance and support with Tyler Technologies. The renewal is in the amount  of$162,450 and will be for the period ofl March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2024.  K. AGREEMENT - FINANCE  Finance, on behalf of Adult Probation, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve aj personal service agreement with Nicole Wenzel for Court Reporting Network evaluation services. The agreement isi in the amount of $30/completed evaluation and will commence on January 19, 2023 and continue until  terminated by either party. RESOLUTION: - FINANCE  L.  Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners adopt a resolution designating the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington as the eligible applicant for the Pennsylvania Whole-Home  Repairs Program in the allocated amount of$1,728,746.  M. RENEWAL AGREEMENT - FINANCE  Finance respectfully requests the Commissioners approve ai renewal agreement with SPHS, Connect, Inc., for permanent supportive housing services. The agreement is in the amount of$49,000, will be for the period of. January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 and will be funded by Act 13 funds.  N. AGREEMENTS - CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES  Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve aj purchase ofs service agreement with Joseph Askar, Esq. and Ronald Rojas, Esq. to represent Children and Youth Services in Juvenile Court for specialized cases for the period ofJ January 1, 2023 through December 31,2024. Services will be billed at $125/hour for each attorney and no county funds are required. O. GRANT APPLICATION: - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Behavioral Health and Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners' approval to submit a grant application to the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse to ensure critical partners are involved in the cross-agency multidisciplinary planning and implementation of crisis services. The term ofthe grant will run until June 30, 2023 with awards up to $250,000. No county funds are required. Purchasing, on behalfofBuilding and Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the  P.  AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE- - PURCHASING advertising for bids for landscaping supplies and services. AUTHORIZATION: TO ADVERTISE - PURCHASING Joint Municipal Purchasing program for Washington County. AUTHORIZATION TOADVERTISE - PURCHASING  O.  Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for bids for the summer  R.  Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for bids for concrete and  concrete products for Washington County.  S.  AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE - PURCHASING  Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for bids for the provision, installation, and repair of radio equipment and other equipment for law enforcement vehicles.    T. AGREEMENT- - PURCHASING  Purchasing, on behalfofBuilding and Grounds, respectfully requests the Commissioners enter into a water-treatment program agreement with Chem-Aqua, Inc., in the amount of $7,132 for the Courthouse and Courthouse Square buildings. This agreement is effective March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2024.  All costs will bej paid from their operating budget.  U. AGREEMENT - PURCHASING  Purchasing, on behalfofPublic Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a yearly preventive maintenance service agreement with Cummins Inc. for services related to the generator at 150 Airport Road. Services would be performed on a semi-annual basis beginning April 1, 2023 and continuing for a four-year period. The yearly cost is $1,139.58 and will be funded from the 9-1-1  operating budget.  V. ADDENDUM - PURCHASING  Purchasing, on behalfoflnformation Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an addendum to our current agreement with Lumos Networks of West Virginia, Inc. dba Segra to move all county servers (virtual) to Segra's Datacenter. The total cost is $9,890 and will bej paid from their  operating budget.  W. LICENSE RENEWAL - PURCHASING  Purchasing, on behalfofI Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a one-year license renewal with AEC Group for the purpose of protecting the key operating components of the firewall software effective February 1,2023 through January 31, 2024. The total cost is $11,786.94  and will be paid from their operating budget.  X. AGREEMENT - PURCHASING  Purchasing, on behalfofinformation Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approvea Microsoft Enterprise agreement with CDW-Gi in the amount of $202,672.69/year for 36: months. Costs will be shared by the general fund, Courts, CYS, Domestic Relations, MH/MR, Adult Probation, Public  Safety, Liquid Fuels, and Drug Task Force. Y. STATE CONTRACT - PURCHASING  Purchasing, on behalfofInformation Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with Scantek Infomanagement Solutions for the Laserfiche document management licenses, including support and maintenance. The total cost of the 12-month subscription is $71,608, which includes the county, court systems, and project management. Costs will be paid from their operating  budget.  Z. STATE CONTRACT- - PURCHASING  Purchasing, on behalfofE Elections/Voter Registration, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the purchase of poll book hardware, software, and election services. This will include tablets, stands, mobile device management, Express Poll Software Application, and a five-year extended hardware warranty, software, services, and training from Election Systems & Software LLC. The total amount is $598,235 plus $44,250 for annual post-warranty license, maintenance, and support fees. Costs will be  derived from Act-13 funding.