County Commissioners - Regular Meeting

Pennsylvania 4-H Week

Pennsylvania 811 Safe Digging Month

Autism Awareness Month

Child Abuse Prevention Month

Sexual Assault and Victims' Rights Awareness Month

Consider the approval to lease a 2026 Ford Interceptor Sport Utility Vehicle with prisoner transport upfit equipment for the department, replacing two (2) 2008 Chevrolet Impalas to be returned to the County for auction.

Equipment cost $49,702.00 with lease options of 3 annual payments of $17,852.23 or 4 annual payments of $13,891.21 at 5.74% interest, with no administrative or documentation fees. Documents attached.

Modification Agreement #1 2025-2026

AccessAbilities, INC. - $100,000 (07/01/25-06/30/26); Authentic Perspectives Psychological & Consulting Services, LLC - $3,300 (07/01/25-06/30/26); Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services, INC. - $1,972,000 (07/01/25-06/30/26); Neurological Therapy Specialist, INC. - $60,000 (07/01/25-06/30/26); Pathways of Southwestern PA - $214,000 (07/01/25-06/30/26).

Consider awarding Bid 26-01 County Tires for March 2026 through February 2027 to Import/Export and Karnuts.

Pricing spreadsheet attached.

Consider awarding Bid 26-02 Gasoline and Diesel Fuel for March 2026 through February 2027 to Center Independent Energy, LP at a rate of $0.169 over Pittsburgh OPIS Average.

Pricing spreadsheet attached.

Consider awarding Bid 26-03 Janitorial Supplies to the listed vendors.

Steratore Supply, United Supply, Pacific Star, Pyramid and Central Poly, as attached.

Consider the approval of a FY2025-26 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children & Youth Services and Brent Eric Peck, Esquire, 111 East Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401.

Attorney Peck was court appointed to represent children in dependency proceedings. The rate for his services is $75.00 per hour.

Consider the approval of a FY2025-26 Purchase of Service Agreement between the County of Fayette, through Fayette County Children & Youth Services and Brent Eric Peck, Esquire, 111 East Main Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 for agency representation.

The rate for his services is $155.00 per hour.

Consider the approval of a FY2025-26 Violation Initiative Program (VIP) rate decrease between the County of Fayette through Fayette County Children & Youth Services and Justice Works Youth Care, Inc., 1500 Ardmore Boulevard, Suite 410, Pittsburgh, PA 15221.

The rate for this service is $80.00 per hour.

Consider the approval of the acceptance of the resignation of Fayette County Children & Youth Services Advisory Board Member, Jill Yantko White, effective April 30, 2026.

Consider the approval of the following Co-Star Leases through Ford of Uniontown which includes a 8 year 100,000 mile warranty and an extended service premium plan.

Financing will be through First National Bank Commercial Leasing. The lease information is as follows: 2025 Ford Expedition 4dr 4x4 at a cost of $69,213.00 to be paid monthly at a cost of $1,304.87 for 60 months with a $1.00 buyout option. 2026 Ford Explorer 4dr All-Wheel Drive at a cost of $49,293.00 to be paid monthly at a cost of $929.32 for 60 months with a $1.00 buyout option. 2026 Ford Escape 4dr All-Wheel Drive at a cost of $39,306.00 to be paid monthly at a cost of $741.03 for 60 months with a $1.00 buyout option.

Consider the approval for Roy Shipley EMA Director and (1) EMA Staff member to attend the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Symposium March 29 through April 12 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA.

Cost will be for meals and travel. Hotel cost is being covered by PEMA.

Consider the approval of the revised Fayette County Local Emergency Planning Committee membership list as submitted by EMA Director.

Copy attached.

Consider the approval for (17) members of the County State Certified HazMat Team to attend the PA HazMat Training & Education Conference at Altoona at the Blair County Convention Center August 20th through 22th.

(5) member expenses will be covered through Region 13, (12) through County HMEP Grant Funding & Act 165 account. Total cost not to exceed $10,000.00.

Consider the approval for (3) staff members to attend the PA Association of Public Communications Officers (APCO) conference April 26th through April 29th.

In Lancaster PA. Registration $150.00 each, rooms 149.75 per night, plus meals and travel. Cost not to exceed $2,375.00.

Building & Grounds

Consider the ratification of the hiring of Rebecca Rhodes, Custodial Worker I, SEIU, PG 3, $12.95/hour ($25,252.50 annually), effective March 9, 2026.

Commissioners-Recycling

Consider the hiring of Philip Pantalo, Part Time CDL Driver, Non-Union, $20.00/hr, effective April 13, 2026.

CYS

Consider the hiring of William Johnson, Caseworker I, SEIU CYS, $24.04/hour ($46,878.00 annually), effective March 23, 2026.

EMA

Consider the approval of the retirement of Tina Carrigan, Dispatcher II, effective March 16, 2026. Consider the approval of the separation of Wendy Watson, Dispatcher I, effective February 19, 2026. Consider the ratification of the hiring of Jasmyne Harris, Dispatcher Trainee, Non-Union, $15.00/hour, effective March 9, 2026. Consider the ratification of the hiring of Brielle Anderson, Dispatcher Trainee, Non-Union, $15.00/hour, effective March 9, 2026. Consider the ratification of the hiring of Ashley Ivan, Dispatcher Trainee, Non-Union, $15.00/hour, effective March 9, 2026. Consider the ratification of the hiring of Gabrielle Davis, Dispatcher Trainee, Non-Union, $15.00/hour, effective March 9, 2026. Consider the ratification of the hiring of Jeff Greyno, Dispatcher Trainee, Non-Union, $15.00/hour, effective March 9, 2026. Consider the ratification of the hiring of Sarah Smith, Dispatcher Trainee, Non-Union, $15.00/hour, effective March 9, 2026.

Human Resources

Consider the update of the Workers Compensation Panel to be effective March 20, 2026. Changes include adding Ari Pressman to Orthopedic Surgery, adding Penn Highlands Orthopedics and Sports Medicine for Sports Medicine/Concussion Management and Podiatrist, and update to diagnostic tests and imaging to make Cherry Tree Medical Associates the testing facility for MRI.

Tax Claim

Consider the approval of the following Repository Bid opened on March 3, 2026, subject to all conditions being met. Total bid amount is $721.62. Purchaser: Lake Lynn Chapel Devon Davis, Parcel: 36-14-0104, Municipality: Springhill Township.

Consider for approval that Arthur Cappella be authorized and directed to sign on behalf of Fayette County in PennDOT's Engineering Construction Management System (ECMS) for the Sheepskin Trail.

Consider for approval that Arthur Cappella be authorized and directed to sign on behalf of Fayette County in PennDOT's Engineering Construction Management System (ECMS) for County Bridges.

Bridges include 2, 3, 155, 72, 115, 82, and all TIP-related projects.

Consider the approval an Agreement for Engineering Services with McMillen Engineering to create land development plans for the proposed 1.5-mile park loop and hiking trails at German Masontown Park.

Project to be paid with a grant from the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED).

Consider ratification for Sheila to attend Recycling and the Law/Public Policy/Recycling Economics Virtual Courses on March 11th & 12th.

Total cost of $505. Reimbursable with the DEP Act 101 903 grant.

Consider approval of the opening of a second Tax Claim Bureau's Sales Fund through United Bank (Uniontown, Pa).

The new account will be named "Active Tax Claim Bureau Sales Fund".

Consider approval of the February 19th, 2026, Commissioners special meeting minutes.

Consider approval of the February 17th, 2026, Commissioners' agenda meeting minutes.

Consider approval of the February 19th, 2026, Commissioners' meeting minutes.

Consider ratification of the following transfers that occurred in the 2026 budget as listed.

Details of transfers include various departments and line items with increases and decreases as specified.