PLEASE BE. ADVISED THAT: THIS PUBLIC MEETING OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IS VIDEO AND AUDIO LIVE-STREAMED ON THE IFYOU HAVE NOT SIGNED IN AND ARE PRESENT ATTHIS MEETING, PLEASE  COMMISSIONERS FACEBOOK PAGE.  DOSO,SOTHATWE HAVE. ACCURATE RECORDS.  AGENDA 1. Opening of Meeting a. Prayer  THURSDAY, OCTOBER2 20, 2022 The Rev. Gary Gibson North Buffalo Presbyterian Church Joshua Rush Air Force  b. Pledge of Allegiance 2. Approval of Meeting Minutes Special Order of Business Certificate of Recognition (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) 3. Public Comments  Minute No. 1158 October 6, 2022 Elizabeth Davidson, Deputy Sheriff Kristie Salzman, Deputy Sherriff  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 None 6. New Business  a. Board Appointments - Chief Clerk b. Contracts- = Planning Grant Approval - Planning d. Authorization to Advertise- Planning e. Grant Approval-P Planning Grant Agreement-F Finance g. Addendum - Finance h. Resolution - Finance Resolution - Finance Renewal - Human Resources Renewal Contract- Human Resources Renewal Contract- - Human Resources    m. Renewal Contract- - Human Resources n. Renewal Contract- Human Resources 0. Renewal Contract- - Human Resources p. Renewal Contract = Human Resources q. Addendums - Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Agreements - Children & Youth Services . Addendum - Children & Youth Services t. Agreement- - Children & Youth Services u. Authorization to Advertise - Purchasing V. Agreement-P Purchasing W. Renewal Agreement- - Purchasing X. Agreement-Purhasing y. Addendum -P Purchasing Z. State Contract-Purchasing  7. Announcements  An Executive Session was held at 10a.m. on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, following the agenda meeting to discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting will bei immediately following  today'sr meeting. 8. Solicitor None 9. Adjournment    Minutel No. 1158  October 6, 2022  The Washington County Commissioners met ini regular session int the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pa., with the following members being present: Commissioners Dianal Irey Vaughan, Latry Maggi, andI Nick Sherman. Also present are Solicitor) Jana Grimm; Chief of Staff Mike Namie; Finance Director) Josh) Hatfield; Register of Wills James Roman and employee Dheaven Kelley; Prothonotary. Laura Hough and employee Tina Whited; Assistant] Public Defender Rose Semple; Veterans representative Leigh Mawhinney; Sheriff. Anthony. Andronas andi representative Branden Frankie; Domestic Violence Services of SWPA Director Alexandra Brooks and representatives Shannon Deely and Becky Cerallo; Executive Secretaries Marie Trossman, Randi Marodi, and Patrick Geho; Chief Clerk Cynthia B. Griffin; Administrative Assistant Joyce Thornburg; Planning representative Kalie Chasko; Thel Rev. Dr. Scott Shetter ofThe Church oft the Covenant; Young Marines representative Don Bailey; WJPA representative Joe Jasek and concerned citizens Kimberly Shetter, Kerry Gallick, Ashley Duff, Bonnie Rankin, Susan Narelle, Deb Coury, Susan Bender, Corey McConn, Robert Rhome, Liz Molinaro, Barbara Miller, and Ann Shaner. Mrs. Vaughan called the meeting to order at approximately2pimn and announced this meeting is  video and audiol live-streamed vial Facebook. The Rev. Dr. Scott Shetter led the meeting Mr. Bailey led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Mrs. Vaughan entertained a motion approvingMinute) No. 1157 datedSeptember 15, 2022. by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Magglapproving' Minute No.1157 as written.  Moved Roll call vote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes, Motion carried unanimously. SPECIALORDER OF BUSINESS  -  Mr. Sherman read a proclamation for DatitV.esevikcd: SWPA. Moved by Mr. Sherman; secondedb by Mr. Miponsteydmin  -  Roll call vote taken: Motion  -  Mr. Sherman - Yes; MMagg-YEsMis. Vaughan-Yes.    Director Alexandra  Domestic Violence Services of  SWPA  Brooks spoke on the importance oft these  services. Offeredare two safe houses, one Washington County and onei in Fayette County. Ifyouor someone: iny your community knows someone thati is dealing with domestic violence have them call our  hotline.  RECESS FORJ PHOTOS PUBLIC COMMENT  The following' Washington County residents addressed the Commissioners during public comment: Barbara Miller, Executive Director oft the Washington Senior Citizens Center, invited everyone to the Spud Night Fundraiser from 3j p.m. to 71 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022, att the American Legion on Park Ashley Duffs said she was disappointed that the Commissioners did not accept the referendum petition about paper ballots. Her group worked hard toj put the issue on the ballot, but aftert they gathered all oft the signatures, they were told the petitions wouldn'tbe accepted because of the Help America Vote Act  Avenue, Washington. All proceeds will go toward building upkeep.  (HAVA). She said this was the chance to maket the vote count.    Dheaven Kelly said he was given a survey about countyi issues and then he found out it was political. He also said county employees walk through pigeon fecesi in the parking garage and asked that itl be cleaned Annie Shaner stated the Commissioners do not owe Ashley Duff an apology for not accepting the petition because it was the committee's jobt to do their homework. She said this isn't about election integrity, but about their own political ideology. They want tol blame someone else, buti it's their own fault for not Deb Coury saidi it's not abouti ideology, iti is about free and fair elections. She said their group went door to door and found many voting discrepancies. She gave examples of discrepancies ands spoke about Afghanistan, the invasion ofi illegali immigrants who don't] have tol be vaccinated, fentanyl that is coming over the border, teaching five-year-olds about transgenderism, and the teaching of Critical Race Theory. She said we need free and fair elections to change this demonic takeover of our country and our world.  up.  looking into the procedure themselves.  THE BOARDOECOMMISSIONERS RESPONSE  Commissioner Irey Vaughan, addressing the issue raised br Dheaven Kelly, said the parking garage in question is owned by the City of Washington. The city was made aware of the issue and thel board hopes they  willa address it. OLDBUSINESS BID AWARD  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on! behalfof] Purchasing, award thebid contract for products under the Joint Municipal Purchasing Program for Washington County tot the following vendors  based on their per unit cost as submitted. intheirbid proposals: Compass Minerals. America Inc., OvelandPatkKS Laural Aggregates, Morgantown,' WV - Hei-Way LLC., Sarver,PA Reed Oil, New CastlePA  The contract will be effective Oetober 6,2022 throughSeptember 30, 2023, ata total yearly cost of approximately $10,000. This bidiebeingawarded tot thelowest most responsive and responsible bidders Movedby Mr. Sherman,aecondedby Mr. Maggt,Approving the bid contract with the vendors listed.  meeting specifications.  Roll callote taken: Motion carriednanimously,. BIDCONTRACT EXTENSION  Mr. Shermans Yes; Mr. Maggi-Yes; Mrs. Vaughan -Yes.  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of Purchasing and Building and Grounds, approve the extension of our current bid contract for plumbing services with McVehil Plumbing, Heating & Supply Co., Inc., Washington, PA effective November 1,2022 through October 31, 2023. All work will be done on at time and material basis and all materials are ata 15% discount from the list price. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the extension of our bid contract with  McVehil Plumbing, Heating & Supply Co., Inc.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on behalf of] Purchasing and Building and Grounds, approve the extension of our current service contract for the rental of floor mats for various county buildings and uniforms for Building Maintenance and Garage staff with Cintas Corporation, Bridgeville, PA att their submitted 2022 per unit costs. This extension willl be effective through December 31, 2023, with options to    extend year to year unless canceled by providinga at thirty-day written notice. The total yearly cost is  approximately $4500/year. Cintas Corporation. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the extension of our service contract with  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  BID REJECTION fence project  Solicitor Grimm recommended the Board, on! behalf of] Purchasing and the Planning Commission, reject alll bids for the Cross Creek fence project and authorize rebidding. Bids came in over budget. Moved by Mr. Sherman, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the bidi rejection for the Cross Creek  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  -  NEW BUSINESS  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration: and approval, on behalf of the Coroner, of the cost oft training for three deputy coroners (Billy JackMcKay, Aubrey Onorato, and Rodney Bush) to attend. Allegheny County's Office oft the Medical Examiner's 2022 Continuing Education Event. The cost will Moved by Mr. Sherman; secondedby Mr. Maggi, approvingthe cost oft trainingfor Billy. Jack McKay,  be$ $100/per person, plus mileage, and willl be paid from their operating budget.  Aubrey Onorato, and Rodney Bush. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  Chief Clerk presentedto the Board for their consideration: and approval, on behalf of the Controller, of an agreement with Michael Clarke, Esq. to ptovide solicitor services for the Controller's office. The agreement isi in theamount of $300/month, 1s effective October 6, 2022, and shall be continuous until Movedby Mr. Shermansecondedby, Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with Michael Clarke, Esq.  terminated bf either party. Roll callvote taken: Motion caricdunanimously.  Mr. Sherman- Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presentedtothé! Board for their consideration and approval, onl behalf of the Planning Commission, ofa cost supplement in the amount of $25,435.42 to Gibson Thomas Engineering for construction consultation services on Chartiers #30, Hess bridgei in Cecil Township. Costs willl be paid 100% Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the cost supplement for construction  federal funds.  consultation services with Gibson Thomas Engineering.  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 an agreement with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC) for the 2022-2024 Unified Planning' Work Program reimbursement in the total amount of $35,568. The fiscal year 2022-2023 and fiscal year 2023-2024 invoicing will reflecta a $17,784 and $4,4461 in-kind match respectively. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with the Southwestern  Pennsylvania Commission.    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 Aging Services, ofal locali matchi in the amount of $4,752 for a Local Share Account funded project at the Cross Creek Senior Center. The local match will be funded by the 2022-23 capital assistance grant. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the local match for the project at the  Cross Creek Senior Center. 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 and the Redevelopment Authority of the County of Washington as agent for-Washington County Airport, ofa line extension agreement with Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, Incand approve a resolution permitting Finance Director Joshua Hatfield to electronically sign the agreementon behalf of the County. The agreement isin the amount of $5,296.87 and will be funded by a combination of theBureau of Aviation capital grant and Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Magg,approving the line extènsion agreement with  Act 13 monies.  Columbia Gas ofl Pennsylvania, Inc. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughanye    Chief Clerk presented to the Board fortheir considération andapproval, onl behalf of Finance, ofan application with the Commonsvealthof Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and] Delinquency for the local law emfomematupairgant program.Thea applicationis in development and will not exceed Moved by Mr. ShemangsondabyMe Magglapproving the application with the Commonwealth  the allowable maximum awardamount serby the funding source.  of Peanyhany.Pemngybanin grant program, Rollcallvote taken: Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Motion camedunanimousiye  andDelinquency for the local law enforcement support  Vaughan -Yes.    Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Finance, ofa resolution to supplement program guidelines for the Washington County C-PACE Program in accordance Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the resolution to supplement program  with amended' Title 12 oft thel Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes. guidelines for the Washington County C-PACE Program.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, of the following provider agreements for the period of] July 1,2022 through] June 30, 2023.  No additional county funds are required. City Mission Hope House Families United Network, Inc.  PROVIDER  AMOUNT $100,000 325,000 $425.000  TOTAL    Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the provider agreements listed.  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 Children and Youth Services, ofa a provider agreement with UPMC Western Behavioral Health for the provision of foster care placement services for the period of September 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, apptoving the provider agreement with UPMC  authorization amount is $100,000 and no additional county funds are required.  Western Behavioral Health. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  ChiefClerk presented to the Board for their consdemtiopand-ppon, on behalf of Children and Youth Services, ofa provider agreement addendum with Washington Hospital Teen Outreach to add reimbursable mileage for youths placed outside of the Countyfor the period of] July 1,2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract authorization amount will rémain unchangedand no additional county funds are Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggkapproving the provideragreement: addendum with  required.  Washington Hospital Teen Outreach. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes Mrs. Vaughan  / - 3  Chief Clerk presentedto the Board for their considerationand: approval, on behalf of Human Services, of an addendum.with the Washington County TamportatonAuthotity to administer the Medical Assistance Transportation' Program for theperiod ofjuly1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The contract authorization amount willi increase by $113,534 to $1,925,000 and no additional county funds are required. Moved byMt. Sherman; ecdelbyMEFNagg. approving the addendum with the Washington  County Transportation Authority Rollcallvote 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, of Moved by Mr. Sherman,seçonded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for electrical  authorization to advertise forelectricalwork for Washington County.  work.  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, of Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for kitchen and  authorization to advertise for kitchen and housekeeping supplies for Washington County.  housekeeping supplies. 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 Purchasing, of Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for  authorization to advertise for promotional items for Washington County.  promotional items.  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 Court Administration, of authorization to advertise requests for proposals for office space for MDJ Manfredi Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise requests for  (27-3-5).  proposals for office space for MDJ Manfredi.  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 Logic and Accuracy Testing of Voting Equipment- $1,795a day per technician - quoted for the Public Testing of Voting Equipment- $1,795ad day pertechnician quoted for the quantity of one Election Day Site Support - $4,975 petrechniciati-guoted fortwo technicians for a total of $9,950. Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by MrMaggi, approving payments to ES&S for support for our  Voter Regstration/Hlections, of payments tol ES&S in the amount of $42,260 for support for our  November 8, 2022 election. Costs will be paid from-their operating budget.  quantity of17 days for a total of $30,515. day for a total of $1,795.  November 8, 2022 election. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously  Mr. Sherman - Yes; MrMaggi YesMrs. Vaughan-Yes.  ChiefClerk presented tothe Boardfor their consideration and approval, on behalf of Purchasing and Information Technology, ofa renewal agreement with Brian Norris Consulting Services to provide the Courts with web services as-well: as maintenance and support for the Electronic Retrieval System (ERS). The ERS provides the ability to accept credit cardor ACH payments for online services. This agreement will be  effective through December31, 2023, with a not to exceed amount of $25,000.  Moved by Mr. Shermaniseconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal agreement with Brian Norris  Consulting 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 Courts, of addendum #2 to our current lease agreement with Mountain Capital Partners LLC, Pittsburgh, PA, for MDJ Melograne (27-3-01) to eliminate the additional weekly cleaning and disinfecting services effective November 1, 2022, returning to two times per week. This agreement will continue through Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving addendum#2 with Mountain Capital  March 31,2024, under the current terms and conditions.  Partners LLC.    Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman -Y Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes; Mrs. Vaughan Yes.  Chief Clerk presented tot the Board for their consideration and approval, on behalf of] Purchasing and the Courts, of addendum #2 to our current lease agreement with. ABC&D Properties #28, LLC, Cecil, PA, for MDJ Havelka (27-3-07) to eliminate the additional weekly cleaning and disinfecting services effective November 1, 2022, returning tot two times per week. This agreement will continue through  December 31, 2024, under the current terms and conditions.  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving addendum#2 with ABC&D Properties  #28, LLC.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their conidemtopan-pova, on behalf ofl Purchasing and the Courts, of addendum #4 to our current lease agreement with Gross Industrial Construction Co., Inc., Washington, PA, for MDJ Bruner (27-3-10) to eliminate the additionalaveckly cleaning and disinfecting services effective November 1,2022, returning to two timesper week. Thisagreement will continue through Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Magghapproving: addendum #with Gross Industrial  February 28, 2026, undert the current terms and conditions.  Construction Co., Inc. Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman - Yes; Mr. Maggi- i-YesMrs Vaughan n-Yes  ANNOUNCEMENTS  E  An] Executive Session-was! held at10a.m. on' Wednesday, Octobers, 2022, following the agenda meeting to discuss personnel and litigation. The regularly scheduled Salary Board meeting has been canceled. All county offices willl be closed om.Monday.October 10, 2022, in observance of Columbus Day.  SOLICITOR amount of $1,243.14. BRUNOJ JODIL. 1101 MAIDEN STREET FREDERICKTOWN,PA15333 Tax Year: 2022 District] BEALLSVILLE Parcel 030.017.0.00.0004-00 Amount $122.64 WINDSOR' WOODSI MASTERI ASSN 772PINE VALLEYI DRIVE PITTSBURGH, PA1 15239 Tax Year: 2022 District CECIL Parcel1 140.06.18.00.0067-00 Amount $51.44 FURMANI DIANA 57MAINS STREET CLARKSVILLE, PA1 15322 Tax Year: 2022 District EASTI BETHLEHEM Parcel 260.004-0207-0024-00 Amount $14.77  -  Solicitor Grimm presented.tot theBoard for their consideration and approval oft tax refunds int the  MOOREEOUIS). P.O.BOX97 BEALLSVILLE, PA 15313 Tax Year: 2022 District BEALLSVILLE Parcel 080.007.00.00.0005-01 Amount $207.67 CECILTWP: DELETEDI FOR1/22 35991 MILLERSI RUNI ROAD CECIL, PA1 15321 Tax Year: 2022 District CECIL Parcel1 140.006.19-00.0064.00 Amount $83.11 WCMI PROPLLC 234N. KINGS CREEKI ROAD BURGETISTOWA,PA 15021 Tax Year: 2022 District] HANOVER Parcel 340.033-00.0.0017.00 Amount $120.29  SERDY MICHAELJJR. 62F REESEROAD WASHINGTON, PA1 15301 Tax Year: 2022 District BUFFALO Parcel 060.017-0.00.001-06 Amount $295.77 CECIL TWPI DELETED: FOR 1/22 3599 MILLERSI RUNI ROAD. CECIL, PA 15321 Tax Year: 2022 District CECIL Parcel1 140.06.19-00.0065.00 Amount $48.34 STACKOWICZ: FAMILYI REVOC LIVINGTR 3991 RAINEY: ROAD EIGHTY FOUR, PA 15330 Tax Year: 2022 District) NORTHI BETHLEHEM Parcel4 490.001-00.00-0013-01 Amount $33.57    CASILLI ELIZABETHA. 1221 MALLARD MCMURRAY,PA15317 Tax Year: 2022 District PETERSTOWNSHIP Parcel 540.007-30.00-0005-00 Amount $2.86  HARTMAN DANTEL&IINDSEY 1131 KNIGHT BRIDGE DRIVE VENETIA,PA 15367 Tax Year: 2022 District PETERS TOWNSHIP Parcel 540.00535.00.0006.00 Amount $38.82  GRACE: MICHAEL & HUNTER JESSICA 3231 RICHFIBLDSTIREET PITTSBURGH, PA1 15234 Tax Year: 2022 District SOUTH! FRANKLIN Parcel 590.002.00-00-0004-00 Amount $223.86  Moved by Mr. Sherman; seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the above tax refunds.  Roll call vote taken: Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Sherman Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mrs. Vaughan - Yes.  There being no further business, Chairman Vaughan declared the meeting adjourned at approximately  2:41 p.m.  THE FOREGOING MINUTES WERE SUBMITTED FOR. APPROVAL:  2022  ATTEST:  CHIERCLERK    NEW BUSINESS October 20, 2022  A. BOARD APPOINTMENTS. CHIEFCLERK  Chief Clerk respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the appointment of Stephanie Paluda to the Southwest Corner Workforce Development Board, and the appointments of David Kresh, Cathi Kresh, Charlie Watts, Mary Lea Dutton, Kevin Hill, and Krys Soukup to the Canvass Board for the 2022 General  Election.  B.  CONTRACTS - PLANNING 100% federal funds.  Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the previously approved construction contracts that were advertised by thel Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PADOT). Costs will be paid Chartiers #58 bridge, City of Washington tol Frank Gavlik & Sons, Inc. in the amount of Chartiers #30 bridge, Cecil Township to Advanced Builders, Inc. in the amount of$1,318,606.  $1,124,412.44.  C. GRANT APPROVAL- PLANNING  Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners' approval to submit a grant in the amount of $300,000 to the Pennsylvania Department ofTransportation (PADOT) under thel Multi-Modal Transportation Fund tor replace the Raccoon #28 bridge in Smith Township. Additional costs to complete the project including removal ofthe existing structure and site preparation will be completed with Act 44/89 funds and in-  house efforts.  D. AUTHORIZATION: TOADVERTISE - PLANNING  Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners' approval to advertise for proposals for an independent state-certified general real estate appraiser to determine the conservation easement value for properties  submitted for agricultural conservation easements.  E. GRANT APPROVAL-  PLANNING  Planning respectfully requests the Commissioners' approval to submit a grant request in the amount of $1,120,000 under the Local Share Grant Program for thei rehabilitation oft two dairy barns and Hall 1 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The estimated cost of thej project is $1,600,000 which will require a  $480,000 match from the Fair Gas Lease and Act 13 Greenways monies.  F. GRANT AGREEMENT - FINANCE  Finance, on behalfofPublic Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) for the 2022 9-1-1 Statewide Interconnectivity grant program. The agreement is in the amount ofs $21,970 and  will be for the period of. January 1,2 2023 through December 31, 2023.  G. ADDENDUM - FINANCE  Finance, on behalfofCourt Administration, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an addendum to the agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. (as successor-in-interest to Courthouse Technologies Ltd.) for the jury software. The addendum increases the number of annual summons production from 6,500 to 10,000 to reflect actual usage and decreases the per summons fee from $4.02 to $3.60 with an estimated annual cost of $36,000. The addendum will be effective October 20, 2022.    H. RESOLUTION- - FINANCE  Finance, on behalf of the Redevelopment Authority oft the County of Washington, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve a resolution to amend the grant agreement with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance. Agency for the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) program. The resolution allocates unspent monies totaling $307,256 to three existing projects for the 2021  and 2022 grant years. RESOLUTION- - FINANCE  I.  Finance, on behalf ofTax Revenue, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve ai resolution reflecting the required changes to the Local Tax Collection Law per. Act 57 of2022.  J.  RENEWAL- HUMAN RESOURCES  Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the renewal ofthe Opt-Out rate for  2023 health insurance to remain the same at ai monthly rate ofs $200.  K. RENEWAL CONTRACT- HUMAN RESOURCES  Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the renewal ofthe annual contract with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for medical coverage effective January 1,2 2023 through December 31, 2023. The premium will increase by 4% for the Highmark PPO Plan at thej previously approved rate. The contract also includes al Performance Blue Plan for salaried employees and elected  officials.  Employee - $785.67 Employee & Spouse - $2,117.49 Employee & Child(ren) -$1,892.79 Family 1-$ $2,429.85 Employee - $783.60 Employee & Spouse - $2,111.92 Employee & Child(ren) - $1,887.63 Family-S2,423.45  The cost ofs salaried employees and elected officials are as follows:  L.  RENEWAL CONTRACT- HUMAN RESOURCES  Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the renewal of the annual contract with Highmark Freedom PPO Blue for retirees over 65 effective. January 1,2023 through December 31, 2023. The monthly rate will increase by 3% at the cost of$167/member.  M. RENEWAL CONTRACT- - HUMAN RESOURCES  Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the renewal ofthe annual contract with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for vision coverage effective. January 1, 2023 through  December 31, 2023. The premium will increase by 20%.  Employee- - $4.78 Employee & Spouse- -$13.80 Employee & Child(ren) -$13.80 Family-$ $13.80  N. RENEWAL CONTRACT- HUMAN RESOURCES  Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the renewal of the annual contract with United Concordia for dental coverage effective January 1,2023 through December 31, 2023. There will bei no change in the premium. This contract will also include an option for salaried and elected  officials to purchase an enhanced plan at the employee'sexpense.    O. RENEWAL CONTRACT- HUMAN RESOURCES  Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the renewal of our current contract with Colonial Supplemental Insurance for the 2023 voluntary benefits effective January 1,2 2023 through  December 31, 2023.  P.  RENEWALCONTRACT - HUMAN RESOURCES December 31, 2023. There will be no change in the premium.  Human Resources respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the renewal of the annual contract with The Standard for life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance effective January 1, 2023 through  ).  ADDENDUMS- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & DEVELOPMENTALSERVICES  Behavioral Health and Developmental Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider agreement addendums for the period ofJuly 1,2021 through June 30, 2022 with the list of previously approved providers. The contract authorization amount will increase from $669,880 to $808,060 and no  county funds are required.  R. AGREEMENTS = CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES  Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve provider agreements in the amount of $650,000 for the period ofJuly 1,2022 through June 30, 2023, with the list of previously  approved providers. No county funds are required. ADDENDUM - CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES  S.  Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve aj provider agreement addendum with Three Rivers Adoption Council dba TRAC Services for families to add generalized recruitment and retention services for the period ofJuly 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The contract  authorization amount will remain the same and no county funds are required.  T.  AGREEMENT - CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES  Children and Youth Services respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with the University ofl Pittsburgh's School of Social Work for Debra Eckels-Boles to become aj part-time student at the University's graduate education Child Welfare Education for Leadership (CWEL) program. The agreement will commence on August 3, 2022 and will end upon graduation or withdrawal from the  program. No county funds are: required.  U.  AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE PURCHASING  Purchasing respectfully requests the Commissioners authorize the advertising for the request for quotes  (RFQs) for engineering services, consulting, and bid specs for Washington County.  V.  AGREEMENT = PURCHASING  Purchasing, on behalfofthe' Treasurer, respectfully requests the Commissioners enter into an agreement with RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc. for credit card terminal pay processing integration for their MSB pay terminal. The total cost is $8,500 and will be paid from their operating budget.  W.  RENEWAL AGREEMENT- PURCHASING  Purchasing, on behalfof Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve ai renewal maintenance agreement for the CAD System from Intergraph Corporation. This agreement will be effective October 20, 2022 through December 31, 2023. The total cost is $295,343.52 and will be paid  from their operating budget.    X. AGREEMENT- PURCHASING  Purchasing, on behalfo oft the Coroner, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an agreement with Cohero for the implementation ofat task and project management system upgrade effective October 20, 2022. The total cost is $29,550 and will be paid from their operating budget.  Y. ADDENDUM - PURCHASING  Purchasing, on behalf of Information Technology, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve an addendum to our current agreement with Lumos Networks of West Virginia, Inc. dba Segra to add SD-WAN and hosted firewalls to our internet services. The total cost is $13,372/month and will be paid from their operating budget. This addendum is a four-year term effective October 1,2022.  Z. STATE CONTRACT- PURCHASING  Purchasing, on behalf of Public Safety, respectfully requests the Commissioners approve the purchase of a 2022 Emergency Responder vehicle at a cost of $55,181.56 from Tri State Ford, Inc. The total cost will  be paid from HAZMAT funds.