HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 581 - 1-8-1998 - COMMISSIONERL. Irey, J. Bracken Burns, Sr., and Joseph A. Ford, Sr. Also being present: Michelle Miller, Chief Clerk, Linda
Hands, Secretary; Solicitor Jim McCune; Bill McGowen, Director of Administration; Melanie Thomas Finney,
Planning Commission; David Martino and JoAnn Metz, Commissioners' Office; Paul Belcastro, Controller; Francis
King, Treasurer; Larry Maggi, Sheriff; Todd Hammond, Sheriff's Department; Rick Wynn, Director of Human
Services; Mrs. Joseph Ford and Joe, Jr.; Pastor Tom Ravasio, Mon Valley Community Church of God; Joseph Abate,
Legislative Committee Chairman District 24, V.F.W.; George Eckert, John Logar and David Antion, interested
citizens; Dee Laabs and Dee Gentile, SEIU representatives; Chris Haines, Herald Standard; Joe Smydo, Observer
Reporter; Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent; and various bidders.
Chairman Irey called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve
Minute No. 580 dated December 23, 1997.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, that Minute No. 580 dated December 23, 1997, be approved as
presented.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners adopted a Resolution requesting the Citizen's Stamp Advisory Committee of the United
State Postal Service consider and recommend to the U.S. Postal Board of Governor the issuance of a commemorative
stamp marking the 100th Anniversary of the V.F.W.
Mr. Joseph Abate of the V.F.W. made comments relative to this Resolution.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
David Antion, McGuffey School Director, stated his concerns regarding the Election Office and the
procedures followed to count absentee votes. He also stated that write-in votes were not posted properly at two
polling places in South Franklin Township. Mr. Antion pointed out that posting of the results is required. He
suggested that an independent review of the office operations be taken so that the office runs properly.
Mr. 'Spahr told Mr. Antion any concerns about the tabulation of votes could have been filed as a legal
challenge before t-bil C om"li"inlier"q ce+-tif;Pd fl1 f- ejerr;o,i rPsilttq,
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Chairman Irey stated that the Board would look into this matter and address the complaints that Mr. Antion
brought to the Board's attention.
OLD BUSINESS
Attorney McCune recommended that the bid for the Roof at the Canonsburg Senior Center be awarded to
Ramp Construction Co., Inc., of McKees Rocks, Pa.; this being the lowest bid received in accordance with the
specifications.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the bid as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney McCune recommended that the bids for Disposable Briefs, Underpads and Washcloths be awarded
to the following vendors for the per unit costs submitted in their bid proposals; these being the lowest bids received
in accordance with the specifications.
Druzak Medical, Inc., Ambridge, PA
McKeeson General Medical, Broadview Heights, OH
Paper Products Co., Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the bids as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney McCune recommended that the bids for Air Fluidized Beds for the Health Center be awarded to
the following vendors for the per unit costs submitted in their bid proposals; these being the lowest bids received in
accordance with the specifications.
Hill -Rom Company, Inc., Charleston, SC Lift -Up Air Fluidized Beds
Kinetic Concepts Therapeutic Services, San Antonio, TX Flat Air Fluidized Beds
Attorney McCune also recommended the authorization to rebid the Flat Water Fluidized Beds as no valid
bids were received.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the bids as per above and authorizing the rebid of Flat
Water Fluidized Beds.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with GTE for the
Courts Computer System. The term of this agreement is January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998 at an annual
cost of $16,577.00.
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Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement with GTE as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr, Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an adjustment to the Pennsylvania
Trolley Museum's existing Lease Agreement with Washington County for an additional area of land (approximately
3,327 square feet). At present, the land is leased to the Washington County Fair Board. This Agreement would
require the County to transfer land from the Fair Board to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum,
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the adjustment to the Pennsylvania Trolley
Museum's existing Lease Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Engineering Agreement
Amendment with Monaloh Basin Engineers for the Weirich Bridge Rehabilitation/Replacement Project. This
amendment changes the original scope of work based on the findings of the preliminary engineering reports and is
in the amount of $44,013.31. PennDOT has reviewed and approved the scope change and amendment. It was noted
that the funding ratio is 80% State and 20% Liquid Fuels.
above.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Engineering Agreement Amendment as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval PennDOT requests to amend the
Agreement with Triline Associates, Inc. to include construction engineering services for the rehabilitation of the
McConnells Mills Bridge as part of the design phase for this project. This Amendment would include services for
the construction phase and the construction phase and the construction inspection service phase at the project.
Engineering fees for the construction phase would be $28,104.50 with the funding ratio 80% PennDOT and 20%
Liquid Fuels.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the PennDOT requests to amend the Agreement
with Triline Associates, Inc. as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - No; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests.
(R) 1. Sherry Bauduin and Laura Borish of CYS to
Reimbursable attend a CPS - Legal Issues meeting in Pittsburgh,
Pa., on January 8-9, 1998.
(R) 2. Sherry Bauduin and Laura Borish of CYS to
Reimbursable attend a Child Protective Services meeting in
Pittsburgh, Pa., on January 13-15, 1998.
(R) 3. Jennifer Lindsay, Shelly Robson, Linda Engel,
Reimbursable Christy Carl and Dean Palm of CYS to attend
An Interviewing Children for Abuse meeting in
Pittsburgh, Pa., on January 20, 1998.
(R) 4. Dennis Alexy of CYS to attend a Casework Process
Reimbursable Case Planning meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., on
February 4-5 and February 11-12, 1998.
(R) 5. Laura Borish, Mary Jo Closser, Betty Comport,
Reimbursable Jane Bentrem, Marjorie King and Dean Palm of
CYS to attend an Update -General Protective Services
Seminar in Meadowlands, Pa., on February 9, 1998.
(R) 6. Christy Carl of CYS to attend a Family Preservation
Reimbursable meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., on February 17, 1998.
(R) 7. Jennifer Lindsay and Shelly Robson of CYS to attend
Reimbursable a Substance Abuse seminar in Pittsburgh, Pa., on
February 19-20, 1998.
(R) 8. Sherry Bauduin, Linda Engel, John Patrick, and
Reimbursable Christy Carl of CYS to attend an Update -General
Protective Services Seminar in Meadowlands, Pa., on
February 23, 1998.
(R) 9. Dennis Alexy of CYS to attend a Effects of Abuse/
Reimbursable Neglect seminar in Pittsburgh, Pa., on February 25-27,
1998.
(R)
10. Dennis Alexy of CYS to attend a Risk Assessment
Reimbursable
meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., on March 4-5, 1998.
(R)
11. Sherry Bauduin and Dennis Alexy of CYS to attend
Reimbursable
a Basic Safety seminar for Caseworkers in Pittsburgh,
Pa., on March 6, 1998.
(R)
12. Christy Carl of CYS to attend an Adoption Meeting in
Reimbursable
Pittsburgh, Pa., on March 17, 1998.
(R) 13. Mary Jo Closser of CYS to attend a Supporting Children
Reimbursable and Adolscents through their Journey of Grief Seminar in
Mars, Pa., on March 17, 1998.
(R) 14. Linda Engel of CYS to attend Strategies for Challenging
Reimbursable Behaviors in Mars, Pa., on March 20, 1998.
(R) 15. Dennis Alexy of CYS to attend a Separation and
Reimbursable Placement in Children meeting in Monroeville,
Pa., on March 25-27, 1998.
(R) 16. Jane Bentrem, Nancy Gray, and Laura Borish of
Reimbursable CYS to attend Leadership Challenge meetings in
Mars, Pa., on April 7-9, May 5-6, and June 4-5, 1998.
(R) 17. Susan Accetta of Domestic Relations to attend a
Reimbursable meeting with Director and President Judge in
Erie County, Erie, Pa., on January 28-30, 1998.
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(0) 18.
Jackie Forte of CYS to attend a PA CYS
Reimbursable
Administrators Quarterly Meeting in Harrisburg,
Pa., on January 14-15, 1998.
(R) 19.
Jane Bentrem of CYS to attend a Statewide Placement
Reimbursable
Review Committee meeting in Harrisburg, Pa., on
February 17, 1998.
(0) 20.
Rick Wynn of Human Services to attend a PASCHSA
Reimbursable
Membership Meeting at Camp Hill, Pa., on
January 28-30, 1998.
(0) 21.
Chris Brady and Sally Michalski of the Court
Administrator's Office and Stan Rockovich of
Adult Probation to attend the PACM Conference
at State College, Pa., on January 25-26, 1998.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing travel requests and authorizing the
payment of all necessary expenses related thereto. '
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Abstain; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel request to be
ratified.
(R) 1. Don Morris of Adult Probation who attended a
Training Seminar in Pittsburgh, Pa., on September 3,
1997 and a Drug ID Training Seminar in Pittsburgh,
Pa., on September 26, 1997.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, ratifying the foregoing travel request.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Abstain; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the submission of a Letter of
Termination with Community Action Southwest, Inc. terminating all food programs effective 30 days from the date
of the letter. This letter was signed by the Board of Commissioners on January 6, 1998.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Letter of Termination with Community Action
Southwest, Inc. as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Corner
Cupboard Food Bank, Inc. to assume responsibility for operating all food programs on a month -to -month basis
using the remaining grant monies until the new non-profit Greater Washington Food Bank is fully incorporated.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with Southwestern Pennsylvania
Human Services, Inc, as t)er above,
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey -Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the appointment of the following
individuals to the Washington County Food Bank's twelve member Board of Directors. The Board of
Commissioners will fill the four remaining vacancies at a later date.
Sheila Christopher, Director, Corner Cupboard Food Bank
Debra Hardy, King of the Hill Restaurant
Edith Palumbo, Director, Canonsburg Chamber of Commerce
Nellie Chester, Ellsworth Food Pantry
Joseph Cerenzia, Public Relations Manager, CONSOL
Richard Fitzharris, Genesis
Rose Mary Monich, Finleyville Area Food Pantry
Mundy Fergus, Community Circle Food Pantry
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Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, appointing the foregoing individuals to the Washington County
Food Bank.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the addition of Circle C Youth and
Family Services to the placement provider list for Fiscal Year 97/98 for Children and Youth Services. The amount
of this agreement would be $50,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the addition of Circle C Youth and Family Services
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Day Care Provider Agreements with
the following day care facilities/individuals.
Deborah Arbes, Monongahela Walnut Grove Christian Day Care, West Mifflin
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Day Care Provider Agreements as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following MH/MR Provider
Contract Adjustment Agreements for Fiscal Year 97/98.
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MENTAL HEALTH
MENTAL RETARDATION
EARLY
INTERV.
Orig.
Revised
Orig.
.Revised
Orig.
Revised
Centerville Clinic
$1,027,000
$1,031,000
$ 90,000
$ 97,000
$ 40,000
$ 37,600
Futtrel
30,000
37,000
933,072
936,387
1,032,000
1,175.000
Wash. Communities
1,133,000
1,137,000
107,000
133,000
69,000
56,200
Div. Human Srvs.
855,000
858,285 `
237,000
329,308
208,500
219,000
Mon Valley Rehab.
8,200
9,000
75,000
78,000
19,000
35,000
Group Home, Inc.
328,000
337,000
Mental Health Assoc.
916,000
930,000
Sharp Visions, Inc.
Trans. Employmt.
Consultants
Greene Co. CYS
Wash. Co. Human
Services
Southwood
Wash. Co. CYS
AMI
Greene ARC, Inc.
Altern. Residential
Services
United Cerebral Palsy
Associate for Behay.
Change
United Cerebral Palsy of
SW PA
WAIVERS
Futtrel
Div. Human Services
Mon Valley Rehab.
Center
Sharp Visions, Inc.
Greene ARC, Inc.
Altern. Residential
Services
u,._. United Cerebral Palsy
Lifesteps
Assoc. for Bebiv, Change
140,000 155,000
9,000 10,000
144,000 185,000
225,000 200,000
34,408 120,408
215,000 240,000
Original Amt.
$1,032,000
208,500
19,000
208,568
972,000
2,683,696
529,894
626,000
36000
208,568 225,000
345,113 232,113
95,000
181,800
35,000
117,000
2,000 2,000
Revised Amt.
$1,175,000
219,000
35,000
225,000
1,106,000
2,840,911
886,837
901,406
311000
294,734 338,944
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Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the foregoing MH/MR Provider Adjustment
Agreements for FY 97/98.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns -Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the appointment of Joyce P. Morich
of Daisytown to the Washington/Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission for a three year term, effective
February 4, 1998.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the appointment of Joyce P. Morich to the
Washington/Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief Clerk announced that the County Offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 1998 in observance of
the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
OPENING OF BIDS
Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
MEAT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER AND TAIL
1. Alliant Food Service
2500 Lovi Road
Freedom, PA 15042
Total amount of bid: $11.904.80 per month - $47.619.20 total
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Green Valley Packing
2992 Green Valley Road
Claysville, PA 15323
Total amount of bid: $22.407.25
A Bid Bond in the amount of $2,250.00 accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, to table the foregoing bids for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford -Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
TERRAZZO TYPE FLOORING - COURTHOUSE SQUARE LOBBY
1. Marotte Construction Corp.
800 Vinial Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Total amount of bid: $56.850.00
A Rid Bond in the amount of 10% ncromniri#-d the bid,
2. Seman Flooring, Inc.
625 Henderson Avenue r
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $16.704.00
An Official Check in the amount of $1,604.00 accompanied the bid.
3. Humble Carpet and Decorating Center
1000 E. High Street
Waynesburg, PA 15370
Total amount of bid: $18.750.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of $1,875.00 accompanied the bid.
4. Flooring Service
P.O. Box 19, 216 Main Street
Imperial, PA 15126
Total amount of bid: $19.920.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, to table the foregoing bids for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Ford announced his retirement from public office and as a member of the Board of
Commsioners. Mr. Ford stated that the effective date of his retirement will be May 29, 1998 to allow for a smooth
transition of his office. Mr. Ford noted that the decision was very difficult because of two commitments; one to the
citizens of Washington County and the other to his family. He pointed out that he is confident that citizens of
Washington County will understand his family commitment and spending more time with his children being of
paramount importance.
Mr. Ford extended a very sincere thank you to everyone and wished them well.
There being no further business, Chairman Irey declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:30 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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