An agenda meeting of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at the Fayette County Courthouse first floor commissioners conference room, 61 East Main Street, First Floor, Uniontown PA.  In attendance-  Commissioner Chairman Scott Dunn Commissioner Dave Lohr Commissioner Vincent. A. Vicites Chief Clerk Amy Revak County Solicitor Jack Purcell  Commissioner Dunn welcomed everyone to the meeting at 10:03 a.m. He asked everyone to stand for a silent prayer, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance. Commissioner Dunn said before going to public comment on agenda items, they An motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to  need to amend the agenda. amend the agenda. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Dunn read the two items.  Solicitor Purcell said they needed to clarify what was being added and Commissioner Ar motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to amend the agenda to consider approval of the engagement of FoxChase Advisors LLC of Pittsburgh Pa. for financial consulting services as per the proposal dated July 29, 2024, which was submitted in response to an RFP dated July 12, 2024, as  attached.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously    Ar motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to amend the agenda to consider ratification of a cleaning contract with Cindy Osbourne of Uniontown for District Court Office 14-3-02, commencing August 12, 2024.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Public Comment on Agenda Items- None  Proclamations  Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month- September 2024  Behavioral Health Administration  Ar representative of FCBHA presented the agenda items.  An motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to consider placing on the agenda approval of the following agreements and  modifications.  Contract Value $1,842,000 $32,000 $129,605 $3,925  Period 07/01/24-06/30/25 07/01/24-06.30/25 07/01/23-0630/24 07/01/23-06.30/24  Base Contract Agreements 2024-2025 Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, Inc. Professional Services Agreement 2024-2025 Russell B. Korner. Jr., Esquire Modification Agreement #1 2023-2024 The Arc of] Fayette County Modification Agreement #2 2023-2024 Authentic Perspectives Psychological & Consulting Services, LLC Modification Agreement #3 2023-2024 Therapeutic Early Intervention Services, LLC (TEIS) Modification Agreement #4 2023-2024 Neurological Therapy Specialists, INC Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  $57,000 $56,000  07/01/23-06/30/24 07/01/23-06/30/24  2    Children and Youth Services  Gina D'Auria presented the agenda items. consider placing on the agenda:  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to Approval of a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children & Youth Services and Ewing D. Newcomer, Esquire, 4 North Beeson Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401 for agency representation. The Approval of a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children & Youth Services & David D. Tamasy, Esquire, 720 Vanderbilt Road, Connellsville, PA 15425. Attorney Tamasy was court appointed to represent children in dependency proceedings. The rate for his services is Approval of a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children & Youth Services and Anthony S. Dedola, Jr., Esquire, 51 E. South Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 for agency representation. The Approval of a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children & Youth Services and Gerious T. George, Esquire, 92 E. Main Street, Suite 1, Uniontown, PA 15401 for agency representation. Approval of a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette through Fayette County Children and Youth Services and Fayette County Juvenile Probation and The Children's Institute, 1405 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 for in-home services on an as needed basis. The rates are as follows:  rate for his services is $150.00 per hour.  $75.00 per hour.  rate for his services is $150.00 per hour and $5.00 per notarization.  The rate for his services is $125.00 per hour.  In-Home Family Services Care Coordination Visit Coaching Infant Parent Empowerment Teaming Together for Teens All rates include transportation costs  75.00/hr 75.00/hr 79.00/hr 85.00/hr - 85.00/hr  Approval of a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette through Fayette County Children and Youth Services and LEAN IN Systems & Solutions, 1041 North Dupont Highway #1074, Dover, DE 19901 for comprehensive support and training services for caseworkers and staff on an as needed basis. The Support Continuum Subscriptions: $12.50 per employee per month for a total not to exceed  rates are as follows: $10,200 per year.  3    Critical Incident Debriefing: $300 per incident with ai maximum of 18 debriefings per year Field CoachingLeaming: $200 per hour for 67 hours for a total not to exceed $13,400 per  for a total not to exceed $5,400 per year. Ad one-time implementation fee of$1,000. Thet total annual cost ofs services will not exceed $30,000.  year.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Economic Development  Mark Rafail presented the agenda items. consider placing on the agenda:  A motion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to Approval for Mark Rafail to attend the 2024 Small Business Empowerment Summit on September 9, 2024, at the Hilton Harrisburg, food, travel, tolls will be the only cost the Approval for Mark Rafail to attend the 2024 PEDA Fall Conference on October 9-11, 2024, at Bayford Landing Erie, PA, conference registration is $450.00, 2 nights lodging Approval for Mark Rafail to attend the 2024 PAHRA Annual Conference & Awards on October 27-30, 2024, at Sheraton Erie Bayfront & Bayfront Convention Center Erie, PA, Conference registration is $325.00, 3 nights lodging at $516.00 plus fees.  Summit is free.  at $322.00 plus fees.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Human Resources  Cristi Spiker presented the agenda items. consider placing on the agenda:  A motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to  CYS  Approval of the resignation of April Caldwell, Caseworker 1, effective July 24, 2024.  4    Ratification of the hiring of Samantha Thompson, Caseworker 1, SEIU CYS, $23.04/hour ($44,928.00 annually) effective August 5, 2024.  Ratification of the hiring of Madison Ganoe, Caseworker 1, SEIU CYS, $23.04/hour Ratification of the hiring of. Jarrod Shaw, Caseworker 1, SEIU CYS, $23.04/hour  ($44,928.00 annually) effective August 5, 2024. ($44,928.00 annually) effective August 5, 2024.  FCBHA  Approval of the resignation of Shaolin Dean, County Caseworker 1, effective July 10, Ratification of the hiring of Brianna Copeland, County Caseworker 2, Non-Union, PG 35, Step EE, $21.00/hour ($40,950.00 annually) effective July 29, 2024. Approval of the withdrawal of the hiring of Lisa Miller, Fiscal Officer 1, effective Approval to hire Linda Hawker, Clerk Typist 2, at $14.15 per hour, ($27,592.50 annually) Approval to hire Loretta Denis, Clerk Typist 2, at $14.15 per hour, ($27,592.50 annually) Approval to hire Diana Merrill, County Caseworker 1, at $19.82 per hour,  2024.  immediately.  effective August 26, 2024. effective August 26, 2024.  ($38,649.00 annually) effective August 26, 2024.  TAX CLAIM  Ratification of the hiring of Rita Grant, Accounts Clerk II, SEIU, PG 6, Step SR,  $13.89/hour ($27,085.50 annually) effective July 29, 2024.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Office of Human and Community Services/FACT Rudy Dutko presented the agenda item.  A motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to consider placing on the agenda approval to authorize and implement the amended  5    and changed Constitution and By-Laws of the Fayette County Transportation Executive Committee, as attached, including removal oft the word "not" regarding  meetings being open to the public. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Prior to a vote, Commissioner Dunn asked what the changes were. Mr. Dutko said it had to be re-worded to comply with federal code. Solicitor Purcell said the committee meetings need to be open to the public and the commissioners asked him to change  the wording. Office of Tax Services  Rebecca Cieszynski presented the agenda item.  Tax Claim  An motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to consider placing on the agenda approval of the following Repository Bids opened on August 6, 2024, subject to all conditions being met. Total bid amount is $4,159.50.  Bidder  Parcel  Twp/City/Borough  Amount $2,900.00 $1,259.50 Total $4,159.50  Nicole. Archer 39-11-0042 Upper Tyrone Twp. Luke Wagner 31-15-0047 Saltlick Twp.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Commissioners  Chief Clerk Revak read the remaining agenda items.  A motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to  consider placing on the agenda:  Approval of the July 16, 2024 commissioners agenda meeting minutes. Approval of the July 18, 2024 commissioners meeting minutes.  6    Approval of the July 18, 2024 special meeting minutes.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Courts  Amotion was made by Commissioner Vicites and seconded by Commissioner Lohr to consider placing on the agenda ratification of a cleaning contract with Cindy Osbourne of Uniontown for District Court Office 14-3-02, commencing August 12, 2024.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Commissioners  An motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to consider placing on the agenda approval oft the engagement of FoxChase Advisors LLC of Pittsburgh Pa. for financial consulting services as per the proposal dated July 29, 2024, which was submitted in response to an RFP dated July 12, 2024, as  attached.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Public Announcements -None Public Comments- None Adjournment adjourn.  Amotion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  7    8    FACI Fayette Arec  COORDINATED TRANSPORTATON  Fayette County Transportation Executive Committee  Constitution and By-Laws  Article I- Name:  In 1997, Fayette Area Coordinated Transportation (FACT) was the name adopted by the Fayette County Board of Commissioners for the County's transit system. FACT is organized and operated under the Fayette County Office of Human and Community Their administrative office location is: 825 Airport Road, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456.  Services.  Article II- Creation/Purpose  In 1997, the Commissioners passed a Resolution to form the Transit Advisory Council which is currently known as the Transportation Executive Committee (TEC). The TEC is organized as an advisory committee for the primary purpose of overseeing the implementation oft the county Transit Plan and to improve transportation services in the County by documenting the need for and working toward the development ofa coordinated and comprehensive transit system to serve all County residents.  Article III - Mission  The TEC's mission is to improve transportation services in Fayette County by documenting the need for and working toward the development of a coordinated, comprehensive transit system to serve all Fayette County residents.  Article IV- Membership:  FACT encourages participation on the committee by organizations and/or individuals that represent underserved populations including minority, low income, seniors, disabled  and limited English proficient as well as general public riders.    Should a resident of the County wishi to be considered for appointment to the TEC, they must submit a letter ofi interest to the Board of Commissioners. The letter ofi interest may be sent directly to the Board of Commissioners at: 61 E. Main Street, Fayette County Courthouse, Uniontown, PA 15401 or to the Executive Director of FACT at: 825 Airport Road, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456 who will in turn forward the Letter of Interest onto the Section A: The Committee is comprised of seven (7) members who are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and selected from the County population at- large. The term limit for a Committee Member will be based upon the type of Section B: The term limit for five (5) of the appointed Members shall be for two (2): years. The term limit for two (2) of the appointed members shall be for three (3) years. These two (2) specific Members with a three (3) year term limit should hold their position on the Committee based upon their representation ofa disadvantaged group within the community regardless of residency (e.g. representing the elderly or the disabled within the County). Should such an individual not be available, the Board of Commissioners may select another Section C: If current/existing Committee Members desire to be reappointed, a Letter of Interest must also be submitted tot the Board of Commissioners for approval. These Letters should be sent to the Board of Commissioners at least two (2) months prior to the Committee Members term expiring.  Board of Commissioners for consideration.  appointment they hold.  interested resident from County population at-large.  Article V - Officers  Section A: The Offiçers of the Committee shall consist of a Chairperson and a Section B: The officers shall be elected by the existing Committee Members at Section C: The Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson shall preside at the Meetings of the Committee, shall serve as the Committee's representative to the community, at conferences and conventions. He/she shall call special meetings of the Committee as needed. FACT's Executive Director (or appointee) may stand in lieu of the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson when either is unavailable.  Vice Chairperson.  the March TEC meeting of each and every respective year,  Article VI- Meetings  Section A: Committee Meetings are open to the public. Committee meetings are scheduled for1 the first Wednesday (9:30 am) in the following months: March, July, September, and November. The TEC shall convene at least four (4) times per year. Cancellation and/or the addition of meetings shall be at the discretion of    the Board of Commissioners, the TEC Committee Chairperson or FACT's Executive Director and will be announced to the other Committee Members as Section B: The TEC meetings will be held at the FACT administration building conference room located at: 825 Airport Road, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456. Section C: At least four (4) Committee Members (a quorum) must be in attendance at a Meeting in order for the Meeting to be considered "official" and to Section D: An Agenda and Minutes of each "official" Meeting shall be prepared.  expeditiously as possible.  have occurred.  Article VII - Rules of Order  All meetings oft the Committee will be conducted according to Roberts Rules of Order  with these By-Laws overruling such should a conflict exist. Article VIII -Amendments and Changes This Constitution and By-Laws may be amended or changed by a majority of vote of the Board of Commissions done at one oft their public Meetings. All proposed amendments or changes must be presented in writing to the Board of Commissioners, at least one (1) week prior to their public meeting.  This Constitution and By-Laws shall take effect  Chairman Commissioner  First Vice Chair Commissioner  Secretary Commissioner  Attest:  Chief County Clerk    FoxChase Advisors LLC Gtolballerspective wth Indiividual, Attention  FoxChase Advisors, LLC 555 Grant Street Suite 317 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15129 412-709-5250 July29,2024  Mr. Scott Dunn, Chairman Fayette County Commissioners 61 East Mail Street Uniontown, Pennsyivania 15401  RE: Response tol Request for Proposal from Fayette County Commissioners, Office of the Chairman  Dear Chairman Dunn,  Thel leadership of FoxChase Advisors, LLC(FCA) is pleased to respond to your Request for Proposal dated July 12, 2024. After engaging in various conversations with the Commissioner of Fayette County (as a group and separately) and meeting with other administration: and elected officials overt the past few months and reviewing the general but extensive. list of services requested,including: supporting the county finance director in creating a fully functioning and self-sufficient finance and budget office, we are confident that we can be at true partner in1 this request. The members of FCAI have the professional qualifications, skill sets and experience to support int the: areas request, as follows:  1. Recommendations on our Chart of Accounts  a. Simplify names, numbers and consolidating obsolete accounts b. Analyze necessity ofs separate accounts and divisions for eachy year during the budget to reduce overbudget issues mid-to-late year  2. Suggestions for entering recording known monthly expense invoices/loan paymentsasaPo    3. Assistance in standardizing and possibly reducing the stepsi int the procedures for bank transfer  requests, line item transfer, requisitions, and purchase orders Creating or recommending at tracking system for a. Grant requests/awards: and reporting deadlines . Federal reporting and deadlines 5. Best practices for: Yearly budgeting b. Compilation of Financial Statements pertinent departments  Assistance in an electronic file documents storage and standardized naming system for  Itis also noted this "is by no means a complete list and willl be added to over time and during your work  with our team."  Engagement Free and Time Frame:  To start, thisi isa al broad: set of time-consuming demands, we would normally charge an hourly (discounted. government rate) of $190 per hour (capped at 30! hours per month) per consultant or accountant assigned to engagement. However, as perf fruitful conversations, FÇA is willing to charge Fayette County, Pennsylvania an all-encompassing fee, utilizing the total resources and: assigned professionals of our firm, for $9.5k per month. Plus,a one-timeengasement fee, presented to all clients for $1.5k to be paid separate from monthly invoice. The engagement fee is also discounted from our  usual fee of $5k forg government clients and $20k for large corporate clients.  For FCA to tackle each of the items listed in a detailed manner, while creating a finance/budget office, working closely with the finance director, from our prolessionalassesment, this engagement for take  One (1) year tol bring to professional level.  After the One (1) year commitment, from the execution date oft this agreement, FCA willl become an' "as needed" professionals services consultant tol Fayette County ona an hourly rate basis of $190 dollars an  hour per engaged professional per assignment.  Extension Clause:  IfFayette County, ini its own determination, would like to continue to engage FCA's services after One (1)year, before the "as needed" provision enacts, the County will have to submit the request, in writing,  thirty (30) days before the last day of the agreement.    Vermination Clause;  Both parties reserve the right to terminate this agreement. after: six (6) months' engagement with thirty  (30) days' notice, in writing. Amendment Clause:  Both parties reserve the right to make suggested amendments to this agreement, in writing, from time  tot time, based on economic conditions or project request adjustments.  Payment Method:  Fayette County agrees to pay FCA fors services rendered within Thirty (30) days ofs submitted invoices. Invoice payments can be made by ACH wire transfer or check. Wire transfers shall be made to the official bank of FCA which willl be provided to the Fayette County Controllers Office or in check form by mailt to FoxChase. Advisors, LLC, 555 Grant Street, Suite 317, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219.  Chairman Dunn, the entire FCA family looks forward to partnering with the Office of the Commissioners  for Fayette County, Pennsylvania.  Respectfully, Warner N. Macklin I, J.D. Chairman and CEO