BUTLER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Public Meeting Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:00 a.m. MINUTES PRESENT: VISITORS: Chairman Leslie Osche Anne Baker, Butler Township Commissioner Kimberly Geyer Jackie Hutz, Team Fishguy Commissioner Kevin Boozel Halee McCance, MIU IV Lori Altman, Chief Clerk/Human Resources Edie Rath, Penn Township Julie Graham, Solicitor Ann Brown, Budget & HS Finance Director Maria Malloy, Deputy Clerk Lori Shah, Admin. Assistant Pam Hammonds, Admin. Assistant Matthew Vickless, Commissioners' Office Shawn Pugh, Commissioners' Office Laura Ankrom, Controller's Office Steve Bicehouse, Emergency Services Mark Gordon, Planning MEDIA: Kevin Gray, Planning - Bridges Tyler Friel, Butler Radio Beth Herold, Area Agency on Aging Steve Ferris, Butler Eagle Ben Holland, Controller Bill Kepple, Human Services Wendy Leslie, Planning = CDBG Chantell McCurdy, Elections Rob McLafferty, Emergency Services Janet Mentel, Property & Revenue Charles Nedz, Public Defender Jennifer Newton, Planning = CDBG Leslie Powers, Controller's Office Lance Welliver, Parks and Recreation CALL MEETING TO ORDER The regular public meeting of the Butler County Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairman Leslie Osche at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in the Public Meeting Room, 1st Floor Government Center. MOMENT OF SILENT PRAYER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE A moment of silent prayer was observed, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS No public comment was made. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Osche called for a motion to approve the April 9, 2025 Public Meeting minutes. 1 Commissioner Geyer made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Boozel. The motion carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Being presented today: Remake Learning Days = May 1-23, 2025 National Donate Life Month - April, 2025 FINANCE REPORT Ann Brown gave a brief financial report through February 28, 2025. OLD BUSINESS None BOARD OF ELECTIONS Chantell McCurdy called to order the Board of Elections at 10:12 a.m. She then requested the following: A. Approval to appoint the following individual to the 2025 Election Computation Board for the Primary and General Elections: 1. Cindy Helderbrand Chairman Osche made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Geyer. The motion carried unanimously. B. Approval to reappoint the following individual to the 2025 Election Computation Board for the Primary and General Elections: 1. Karen Barbati 2. Carol Knox Commissioner Boozel made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Geyer. The motion carried unanimously. C. Ratification of the two new Estimates to purchase the 11th Generation Knowink Poll Pads (on the CoStars contract), instead of the original quoted 10th Generation (prices remain the same). Commissioner Boozel made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Geyer. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. McCurdy announced that there will be a poll pad demonstration on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Planning UL conference room. All are welcome. There being no further business, Chairman Osche called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Boozel made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Geyer. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:16 a.m. NEW BUSINESS A. Public Defender 1. Chuck Nedz requested approval to file a project modification request of the Indigent Defense Grant through PCCD, which is being extended through the end of 2026, for an additional $98,763 for indigent defense, to be used to purchase a color printer and hire a part-time paralegal (less than 1,000 hours). 2 Commissioner Boozel made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Geyer. The motion carried unanimously. B. Emergency Services 1. Steve Bicehouse requested approval to apply for the EMPG (Emergency Management Performance Grant) for FFY 2025. This grant pays up to 50% of the salary and benefits of the Emergency Planner and County EMA ($77,000 last year). Commissioner Geyer made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Boozel. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Steve Bicehouse requested that this item be tabled: Richard Grabowski to join the Southwestern Pennsylvania Emergency Response Group (USAR). Rich is currently a Haz Mat team member. The County would cover Workers' Comp insurance coverage, pending Solicitor approval and with authorization for the Chairman to sign. Commissioner Geyer made the motion to table; seconded by Commissioner Boozel. The motion carried unanimously. C. Human Services - Area Agency on Aging 1. Beth Herold requested approval to enter into a Professional Agreement with Penn Cares for the "Hearing Distressing Voices Stimulation" in-person training scheduled for 6/2/25. The State Regional ADRC Coordinator approved this event; the cost is $10/person (up to 56 people maximum); there are no County funds involved; payment will be made from the Aging TXIX ADRC Funding. Commissioner Geyer made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Boozel. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Beth Herold requested approval to appoint Sheila A. Gealey to the Advisory Board for the three- year term 5/1/25 = 6/30/28. Commissioner Boozel made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Geyer. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Beth Herold requested approval of an Amendment to the current Assessment Services Agreement with Aging Well PA, LLC, for the period 4/1/25 = 3/31/26. Payment amounts have changed to the following: * $253.05 for FED, PASRR-EV, and Redetermination Assessment $138.82 for preparation and attendance at each consumer appeal hearing Commissioner Geyer made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Boozel. The motion carried unanimously. D. Parks and Recreation 1. Lance Welliver requested approval to advertise the SEBCO pool renovation on behalf of Jefferson Township. Commissioner Boozel made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Geyer. The motion carried unanimously. 3 E. Planning = Bridges 1. Kevin Gray reported on the results of the bid opening for concrete, which were opened in the Controller's Office on 415/25, at 3:00 p.m. and requested approval for use by bridges and any other departments that may need concrete; Dubrook was the only bidder at $1,140/yd., including transport fees, as follows: *Class C Concrete - $169/yd. *Class A Concrete - $186/yd. *Class H.E.S. Concrete - $209/yd. *Class AA Concrete - $189/yd. *Class AAA Concrete - $196/yd. *Class AAAP Concrete - $191/yd. Commissioner Boozel made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Geyer. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Kevin Gray reported on the results of the bid opening for the Evans City White Bridge paving project, which were opened in the Controller's Office on 4/15/25, at 3:00 p.m. There were two bidders as follows: Company Bid Voelker Paving, Inc. $28,980 Hiles Excavating, LLC $36,050 3. Kevin Gray requested approval to award the bid for the Evans City White Bridge Paving project to Voelker Paving, Inc., at a cost of $28,980. Commissioner Geyer made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Boozel. The motion carried unanimously. F. Planning - CDBG 1. Wendy Leslie reported on the results of the bid opening for the Marion Township Water Reservoir, which were opened in the Controller's Office on 4/15/25, at 3:00 p.m. The results were as follows: Company Base Bid Alt 1 Total Bid Hiles Excavating, LLC $486,500 $14,500 $501,000 SE Construction $587,760 $50,649 $638,409 2. Wendy Leslie requested approval to award the bid for the Marion Township Water Reservoir Project to Hiles Excavating, LLC in the amount of $501,000, after review of the bids and per recommendation from the engineer. Commissioner Geyer made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Boozel. The motion carried unanimously. G. Property & Revenue 1. Janet Mentel requested approval of settlement of Great Living, LLC assessment appeal; Case No. 2024-40314, with a New Fair Market Value of $253,000. 4 Commissioner Geyer made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Boozel. The motion carried unanimously. 2. Janet Mentel requested approval of settlement of Great Living, LLC assessment appeal; Case No. 2024-40315, with a New Fair Market Value of $297,000. Commissioner Boozel made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Geyer. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Janet Mentel requested approval of settlement of Lowe's Home Centers Inc. assessment appeal; Case No. 2024-40295, with a New Fair Market Value of $10,300,000. Commissioner Boozel made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Geyer. The motion carried unanimously. H. Controller 1. Controller Ben Holland requested approval of an engagement letter from Maher Duessel to provide additional audits for the row offices, the District Courts and any other additional audits as requested for calendar year 2024, per the following rates: *Partner - $174 *Senior Manager - $148 *Manager - $130 *Supervisor - $118 *Senior - $105 *Staff - $91 *Administrative - $59 Commissioner Geyer made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Boozel. The motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF BUDGETARY TRANSFERS, RATIFICATION OF PERSONNEL TRANSACTIONS, TRAVEL REQUESTS, REQUISITIONS AND CHECK REGISTER Commissioner Geyer made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Boozel. The motion carried unanimously. CONFERENCE TIME WITH MEDIA PUBLIC COMMENT ON GENERAL ITEM Anne Baker spoke briefly regarding supplies to local food banks being cut-off. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Osche called for a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Geyer made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Boozel. The motion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. 5 Respectfully submitted, 07L & J Am Nemnua Pam Hammonds Administrative Assistant Approved: 5/7/25 BUTLER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING SCHEDULE: NEXT PUBLIC MEETING: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Public Meeting Room, 1st Floor Government Center Public Meeting Calendar is available online at nttps/www.Dutlercountypa.gow. NOTE: Agenda is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. 6 BUTLER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS RATIFICATION OF PERSONNEL TRANSACTIONS April 23, 2025 Communications/Emergency Services CRAWFORD, Laike D. 04/21/2025 Telecommunicator /P.T./Oncal $27.9144/hr. (Rep. C. Lefever) NO BENEFITS NO RETIREMENT SHERRY, Sally E. 04/21/2025 Telecommunicator II/F.T. $27.9144/hr. (Rep. S. Smith) NO BENEFITS FOR 90 DAYS RETIREMENT Submitted: 04/17/2025 by KG BUTLER COUNTY NOTICE OF ACTION TAKEN BY ELECTED OFFICIALS April 23, 2025 udicla-Department of Community Corrections/Adult Probation (by President Judge Dr. S. Michael Yeager) LAUER, Karen L. 04/21/2025 Clerk Typist I/F.T. $18.1214/hr. (Rep. S. Milich) NO BENEFITS FOR 90 DAYS RETIREMENT Submitted: 04/17/2025 by KG