A meeting of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners was held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the meeting room of 2 West Main Street, 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 10:02 a.m. He asked everyone to stand for a silent prayer, which was followed by the pledge of allegiance.  Public Comment on Agenda Items- None  Proclamations  Commissioner Dunn read the proclamation for Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month- September 2024. Amanda Collins of the Suicide Prevention Task Force thanked the commissioners and spoke about the meetings of the group.  Controller  Controller Robb Rhodes presented the following financial condition of the county-    @ffice of the Controller Fayette County, Pennsylvania.  ROBERT P. RHODES Controller DATE GENERAL FUND Cash Balance TRAN Tax Anticipation Note 2024 Revenue: 2024 Expenditures: 2023 Expenditures Paidi in 2024: Payroll Payments Duet to General Fund- -LF Payroll Payments Duet toG General Fund- -CYS Loan Payable Duet to General Fund CYS CYS Current Cash Bolonce- =$ 1,932022.37 ACT1 131 MARCELLUS SHALE FUND/FUND: 13 Cash Balance Unconventionall Wells Account Cash Balance- Legacy Account Cash Balance- Bridge! Department Account CAPITAL RESERVE FUND/FUND51 Cash Balance  Phone (724) 430-1217 Fax (724)4 430-1366  August 15, 2024 Generall Ledger Budget YTD %Received Budget YTD %Used  $ 5,896,619.56 $ 5,400,000.00 52,290,556.72 31,498,989.80 60.24% 55,952,605.33 31,352,730.86 56.03% 3,109,724.62 $ $ 5,479,050.46 $ 6,955,529.04 12,434,579.50 $ 206,216.43 75,512.34 1,508,553.18 $ 299,725.97  DUE TO GENERALF FUND  TOTAL  COUNTYCOURTHOUSE - GIEASTMAINSTREET . UNIONTOWN. PENNSYLVANIA 15401  FAYETTE  Chief Clerk Revak read the agenda items.  2    Behavioral Health Administration  AI motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to  approve 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 0701/23-06/30/24 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 Children and Youth Services  $57,000 $56,000  07/01/23-06/30/24 07/01/23-06/30/24  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to approve 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 rate for his services is $150.00 per hour.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to approve a FY2024-25 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children & Youth Services & David D. Tamasy, Esquire, 720  3    Vanderbilt Road, Connellsville, PA 15425. Attorney Tamasy was court appointed to represent children in dependency proceedings. The rate for his services is $75.00 per  hour.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to approve 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 rate  for his services is $150.00 per hour and $5.00 per notarization.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to approve 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. The rate  for his services is $125.00 per hour. Commissioner Dunn yes CommissionerLonr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to approve 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:  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  Commissioner Dunn yes  4    Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  AI motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to approve 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 Critical Incident Debriefing: $300 per incident with a maximum of 18 debriefings per year Field CoachingLearming: $200 per hour for 67 hours for a total not to exceed $13,400 per  rates are as follows: $10,200 per year.  for a total not to exceed $5,400 per year. Ao one-time implementation fee of$1,000. The total annual cost of services will not exceed $30,000.  year.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Courts  A motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites 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 at a rate  of $200.00 per month. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Economic Development  An motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to approve 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  Summit is free. Commissioner Dunn yes  5    Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to approve 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 at  $322.00 plus fees. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to approve 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.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously Human Resources  CYS  An motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to consider approval of the resignation of April Caldwell, Caseworker 1, effective July 24,  2024.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Am motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to consider ratification of the hiring of Samantha Thompson, Caseworker 1, SEIU CYS,  $23.04/hour ($44,928.00 annually) effective August 5, 2024.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes  6    Motion passed unanimously  Amotion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to consider ratification of the hiring of Madison Ganoe, Caseworker 1, SEIU CYS,  $23.04/hour ($44,928.00 annually) effective August 5, 2024.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  AI motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to consider ratification of the hiring of Jarrod Shaw, Caseworker 1, SEIU CYS, $23.04/hour ($44,928.00 annually) effective August 5, 2024.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  FCBHA  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to consider approval of the resignation of Shaolin Dean, County Caseworker 1, effective  July 10, 2024. Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  AI motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to consider ratification of the hiring of Brianna Copeland, County Caseworker 2, Non- Union, PG 35, Step EE, $21.00/hour ($40,950.00 annually) effective July29,2024.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  A motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to consider approval of the withdrawal of the hiring of Lisa Miller, Fiscal Officer 1,  effective immediately.  7    Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  An motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to consider approval to hire Linda Hawker, Clerk Typist 2, at $14.15 per hour,  ($27,592.50 annually) effective August 26, 2024.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  An motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to consider approval to hire Loretta Denis, Clerk Typist 2, at $14.15 per hour,  ($27,592.50 annually) effective August 26, 2024.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to consider approval to hire Diana Merrill, County Caseworker 1, at $19.82 per hour,  ($38,649.00 annually) effective August 26, 2024.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  TAX CLAIM  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to consider 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  8    Office of Human and Community Services/FACT  Amotion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to authorize and implement the amended and changed Constitution and By-Laws of the  Fayette County Transportation Executive Committee, as attached.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously open to the public. Office of Tax Services  Commissioner Vicites said the bylaws were revised to make sure the meetings were  Tax Claim  A motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to approve 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  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to  approve the July 16, 2024 commissioners agenda meeting minutes.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Ar motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to  approve the July 18, 2024 commissioners meeting minutes.  9    Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  AI motion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to  approve the July 18, 2024 special meeting minutes.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Amotion was made by Commissioner Lohr and seconded by Commissioner Vicites to approve 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 a letter of interest dated July 12, 2024, as attached.  Commissioner Dunn yes Commissioner Lohr yes Commissioner Vicites yes Motion passed unanimously  Prior to a vote, Commissioner Dunn said they did not submit a Request for Proposals, as was listed on the agenda. He said it was in response to a letter for interest. He said iti is professional services, and they can enter into it without soliciting an RFP. Commissioner Lohr said these services are extremely limited sO professional services can be handled this way and we needed to do it as quick as possible. Commissioner Lohr said they came highly recommended and they are needed to modernize the accounting system. Commissioner Vicites said the initial contract is for six months and then there is a 30 day out. Commissioner Lohr said they are still available after six  months.  Public Announcements -None Public Comments  Retired teacher Linda Shear spoke about the history of CAHS Patriots and they have shipped more than 13,000 packets to troops to some of the worst places on Earth. She said letters have come in saying they were shared with 10 people. She said they have affected 130,000 lives if all were shared with 10 people. She also spoke about their work for Wreaths Across America and a concert to help veterans that are driven by veterans. She said this year will be the gth Warriors Rock concert on Saturday, Nov. 2  10    at the Connellsville High School. Commissioner Vicites and Commissioner Dunn  thanked her for all she does. 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  11    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. FACTI 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 toi 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 thei implementation of the county Transit Plan and to improve transportation services in the County by documenting the need for and working toward the development ofa a 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, lowi income, seniors, disabled  and limited English proficient as well as general public riders.    Should a resident of the County wish to be considered for appointment to the TEC, they must submit al letter of interest to the Board of Commissioners. The letter of 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  Board of Commissioners for consideration.  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 at 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: Ifcurrentlexisting Committee Members desire to be reappointed, a Letter of Interest must also be submitted to 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.  appointment they hold.  interested resident from County population at-large.  Article V. - Officers Vice Chairperson.  Section A: The Officers 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.  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 for 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 bei 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 of 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 Glolalerspecine wth Incividual 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 MailStreet Uniontown, Pennsylvania 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,ir including supportingt the çountyf finance director in creating af fullyf functioning and self-sufficient finance and budget office, we are confident that we can be at true partner ini this request. The members of FCAI have the professional qualifications, skill sets and experience to support ini the areas request, as follows:  1. Recommendations on our Chart of Accounts  a. Simplify names, numbers and consolidating obsolete accounts b. Analyze necessity of separate accounts and divisions for each year during the budget to reduce overbudget issues mid-to-late year  2. Suggestions for entering /recording known monthly expense invoices/loan payments asaPO    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 b. Federal reporting and deadlines 5. Best practices for: Yearlybudgeting b. Compilation of Financial Statements pertinent departments  6. Assistance in an electronic file documents storage and standardized naming system for  Itisa also noted this "is by no means a complete list and willl be added to overt 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 peri fruitful conversations, FCA 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-time-engasement fee, presented to all clients for $1.5k to be paid separate from monthly invoice. The engagement feei is also discounted from our  usual fee of $5k forg government clients and $20k for large corporate clients.  For FCA tot tackle each of the items listed ina a detailed manner, while creating a finance/budget office, working closely withi the finance director, from our prolessionalassesment, this engagement for take  One (1) year to bring to professional level.  After the One (1)) year commitment, from the execution date of this agreement, FCA willl become an' "as needed" professional services consultant to Fayette County on an! hourly rate basis of $190 dollars an  hour pere engaged professional per assignment.  Extension Clause:  IfFayette County, ini its own determination, would like to continue to engage FCA'sservices after One (1)year, before the "as needed" provision enacts, the County willl have to submit the request, in writing,  thirty (30) days before the last day of the agreement.    Termination Clause;  Both parties reserve the right to terminate this agreement. after six (6): months' engagement with thirty  (30) days' notice, inwriting. Amendment Clause:  Both parties reserve the right to make sugestedamendments: 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 forservices rendered within Thirty (30) days of submitted invoices. Invoice payments can be made by ACH wire transfer or check. Wire transfers shall be made tot the official bank of FCA which will be provided to the Fayette County Controllers Office or in check form by mail to FoxChase Advisors, LLC, 555 Grant Street, Suite 317, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219.  Chairman Dunn, the entire FCA1 family looks forward to partnering with the Office of the Commissioners  for Fayette County, Pennsylvania.  Respectfully, Warner N. Macklin I, J.D. Chairmanand CEO