Jan 26, 2015 By Steve Barrett for The 3 min read

WAYNESBURG — Greene County commissioners approved changes costing more than $36,000 for the county clerk of orphan’s court office’s ongoing project of electronically scanning paper documents.

Commissioners approved a change order totaling $11,692.50 that will cover additional costs needed by Paperless Technologies, Inc. of Connellsville to electronically scan documents that will be placed into the office’s computer system. County Chief Clerk Jeff Marshall said the change order was necessary because the office underestimated the original number of documents that needed to be scanned.

Commissioners last week also agreed to allow Paperless Technologies to electronically scan all of the marriage records on file in the orphan’s court office, which will cost an additional $24,810.

Marshall said these actions will complete the project of scanning all of the office’s documents, and the costs will be paid for through the county’s allotted Act 13 Marcellus shale natural gas drilling impact fees.

In other business, commissioners approved a $5,000 donation from the EQT local giving fund to the county sheriff’s office.

Sheriff Brian Tennant said the grant will help purchase supplies and equipment that the department needs. In a press release, the company indicated its commitment to being good corporate citizens, and making a positive impact on its community.

“In 2014, EQT made significant contributions to several Greene County organizations, which doesn’t include the numerous fairs and festivals EQT sponsors,” the release states. “In 2015, EQT partnered with the Greene County sheriff’s department to identify some key areas that could use extra funding. EQT recognizes the demand placed on the sheriff’s department, and is happy to be in a position to assist.”

Tennant said, “We are very happy to receive this grant and look forward to a continued relationship with EQT.”

Commissioners also approved an agreement between the sheriff’s office and Metro Alert of Wayne that will enable the county to purchase case management software for the sheriff’s office.

The integrated software system uses updated technology and includes records management, computer aided dispatch, resource management, information sharing and geographic systems. The system makes it easy for users to respond quickly to service calls, prepare reports, manage records and control the flow of information.

Marshall said the cost is $9,783, which will be paid for through the county’s Act 13 money.

In another matter, commissioners appointed four members to the human resources administrative review panel for the county’s merit hire system. Marshall explained that the panel serves as a mediator for employment disputes between the county and merit eligible employees.

Appointed were attorney Renee Mielnicki, general counsel/employment law consultant for East Coast Risk Management; Renee Donofrio, human resources coordinator for Community Action Southwest; Jennifer L. George or Diane Donato, human resources for Community Bank; and Brett Shimek of Baily Agency.

Commissioners also approved a certificate of appreciation for Bill Czmiel of Wind Ridge, who recently retired after six years as the van driver for the Greene County Veterans Affairs transportation program.

The program runs Monday through Thursday transporting patients on select days to the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System clinic and an outpatient clinic in Washington.