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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR.. JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 584
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, February 19, 1998
The Washington County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Public Meeting Room,
Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Diana
L. Irey, J. Bracken Burns, Sr., and Joseph A. Ford, Sr. Also being, present: Michelle Miller, Chief Clerk, Linda
Hands, Secretary; Attorney Pat McCune; Jill Devine, Assistant Solicitor; Bill McGowen, Director of
Administration; Melanie Thomas Finney, Planning Commission; Paul Belcastro, Controller; Francis King,
Treasurer; Larry Maggi, Sheriff, Todd Hammond, Sheriff's Department; Pastor John Williamson, Crossroads
Community Church; George Eckert, Forty and Eight; Rick Wynn, Human Services; Walter Horner and Diana
Haughrity, TRIPIL; Vicki Bryan, Jean Byers, MATHCOUNTS Coordinator and Director; students from Trinity
Middle School, Ava Marie School and John F. Kennedy who participated in the MATHCOUNTS competition; Jerry
Seaman, B.C. Coleman, David Antion, Fred Fleet, John Logar and Beth Meeks, interested citizens; Jim Jefferson,
WJPA; Chris Haines, Herald Standard; Joe Smydo, Observer Reporter; Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent; and
J.R. Wheeler, CUTV.
Chairman Irey called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve
Minute No. 583 dated February 5, 1998.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, that Minute No. 583 dated February 5, 1998, 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 presented Certificates of Recognition to students who participated in the 1998
MATHCOUNTS competition.
Vicki Bryan and Jean Byers, Coordinators for MATHCOUNTS made comments regarding the competition
and thanked the Board for the recognition.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution in support of Senate
Bill #1236 which enables disabled individuals of Washington County to better function as a mobile society.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the foregoing Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Walter Horner, of TRIPIL, thanked the Board of Commissioners for their support of Senate Bill #1236.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
David Antion of McGuffey stated that he attended this meeting because the Election Board, comprised of the
Washington County Commissioners have not answered the questions he presented on Janurary 16 and January 22,
1998. He also requested a copy of the Solicitor's report on the Election Office. Mr. Antion suggested that the
Solicitor make the Election Board aware of the Pennsylvania Criminal Code Title 18, Section 4910 and 4911. He
said that in his opinion an independent review of the Election Office would cost less than $5,000.00 and is necessary
because he has shown ballots were incorrectly counted. He ended his discussion by requesting that the
Commissioners add the concept of an independent audit of the Election Office to the Agenda for vote.
Chairman Irey stated to Mr. Antion that any item placed on the agenda for vote may die for a lack of a
second motion and therefore may not receive approval.
Fred Fleet, Past President of the Highland Erie Committee and member of a Constitutional law group, asked
the Commissioners if they thought a police review board is needed like the type in the City of Pittsburgh. He
discussed that the constitutional law group believes it would be a good idea to have a review board since they have
discovered issues that have not yielded satisfactory results.
OLD BUSINESS
Attorney McCune recommended that the bid for gasoline be awarded as follows:
Delivered gasoline - Agway Petroleum, Syracuse, NY
At pump gasoline - Guttman Oil Company, Belle Vernon, PA
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, to award the bids for gasoline as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney McCune recommended that the bid for the Election Supplies be awarded as follows:
William Pcnn Printing, Pittsburgh, "A.
Badzik Printing Company, Donora PA
Cane Business, Atlasburg, PA
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, to award the bid for Election Supplies as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey -Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney McCune recommended that the. `l,; s ;xnd Wheelchairs for the Health Center be
awarded to McKeeson General Medical, Broadvke-% f-`ax;W °E '; `y c: ..i -s ibeing the lowest responsible bid received.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burrs, 1-he °;:d .or Geri Chairs and Wheelchairs as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irb-,
Mw.ion carried unanimously.
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Attorney McCune recommended that the bids for Disposable Lids for Bowls and Mugs be awarded to
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Aladdin Synergetics, Inc., of Nashville, Tennessee; this being the lowest responsible bid received.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, to award the foregoing bid as per above.
Roll cal vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Attorney McCune recommended that the bid for Flat Water Fluidized Beds be awarded to Baymor Ind./CSI,
Orchard Park, New York; this being the lowest responsible bid received.
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 a Contract with Postalia, Inc. For
the purpose of providing postage meters for the twelve District Justice Offices. This is a three year Contract at the
cost of $18.95 per office, per month ($227.40 total) for the first year and $24.00 per office, per month ($288.00 total)
for the second and third year of the contract.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the foregoing Contract with Postalia, Inc.
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 Job Training Master Plan for the
Washington -Greene Job Training Office. This Plan describes the available employment and training -services to be
offered by said office for the period of July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2000.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Job Training Master Plan 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 submission of an application to
the State for 501 C 3 status for the Safe Kids Coalition for the Highway Safety Program. This non-profit status will
facilitate grants and donations for the program and requires no additional staff or County monies.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the submission of an application to the State as per
above.
Commissioner Irey commented on the success of the activities conducted during Child Passenger Safety
Awarenss Week in Washington County.
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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 to maintain the rent charged for
office space in the Courthouse Square Building at $13.00 per square foot.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the rental charge for office space 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 David M.
Griffith and Associates for the development of an Indirect Cost Plan for the years ending December 31, 1997, 1998
and 1999. The total cost for the three year plan is $33,000.00
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement with David M. Griffith and
Associates 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 travel requests.
(0)
1. Clay Hamilton of Maintenance to attend a Guide to
Better Facility Management meeting in Pittsburgh,
Pa., on March 20, 1998.
(0)
2. Clay Hamilton of Maintenance to attend a Project
Management meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., on
April 8-9, 1998.
(0)
3. Rick Wynn of Human Services to attend a Committee
Reimbursable
to review HSDF Rules and Regulations in
in Harrisburg, Pa., on February 22-23, 1998.
(R)
4. John Pankopf, Cathy Goans and Jon Ridge of
Adult Probation to attend an Anti -Social Behavior
Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., on March 17, 1998.
(0)
5. John Lloyd of 911 Office to attend a Dispatcher Seminar -
Your Rule in Officer Survival in Cambria County on
April 17, 1998.
(R) 6. Nancy Bielawski of Purchasing to attend a Contract and
Supplier Development Trade Fair in Pittsburgh, Pa., on
April 8, 1998.
(0) 7. Sue Accetta and Martha Ward of Domestic Relations to
Reimbursable attend a PACSES AVR Training meeting in Harrisburg,
Pa., on April 7-9, 1998.
(R) 8. Martha Ward, Marcia Brownlee, Mary Helicke, Mona Barr,
Reimbursable Christy Barton, Beverly Ross, Deborah Braden, Lisa
Montville, Mary Jo Zullo, April Plants and Ron Bonatz of
Domestic Relations to attend an UIFSA Training seminar in
Pittsburgh, Pa., on March 23-24, 1998.
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(R) 9. Stan Rockovich of Adult Probation, Nick Davidson and
Reimbursable John Penderville of Juvenile Probation to attend a JCJC
User Group Training seminar at State College, Pa., on
March 11-12, 1998.
(0)
10. Rick Wynn of Human Services to attend a HSDF Work
Group meeting in Harrisburg, Pa., on February 22-23,
1998.
(R)
11. Mark Baldini of Juvenile Probation to attend Decreasing
Reimbursable
Violence: Addressing and Preventing Violence in Schools
And Communities in Pittsburgh, Pa., on February 27,
1998.
(0)
12. Rick Wynn of Human Services to attend a CYS Meeting:
Reimbursable
Communities that Care Managed Care Review in Harrisburg,
Pa., on February 24-27, 1998.
(0)
13. Gail Abercrombie of Human Services to attend a Communities
Reimbursable
That Care Risk and Assessment Training meeting in
Harrisburg, Pa., on February 24-27, 1998.
(0) 14. Rick Wynn and Gail Abercrombie of Human Services
Reimbursable to attend the 12th Annual Children's Interagency Conference:
A Celebration of Families at State College, Pa., on April 21-24,
1998.
(0) 15. Sheriff Larry Maggi to attend the National Sheriff's Conference in
Phoenix, AZ on June 28 - July 1, 1998.
(0) 16. Fran Fulton of Public Safety to attend a APCO Instructors Class in
Reimbursable Toledo, OH on February 22-27, 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. Shelly Robson of CYS to attend an Adoption Seminar in
Reimbursable Monroeville, Pa., on November 14, 1997.
(R) 2. Dean Palm of CYS to attend a Family Preservation Seminar in
Reimbursable Pittsburgh, Pa., on December 4, 1997.
(R) 3. Dean Palm of CYS to attend a Separation and Placement Meeting in
Reimbursable Monroeville, Pa., on December 10-12, 1997.
(R) 4. Dean Palm of CYS to attend a Treatment Strategies and Intervention:
Reimbursable Interviewing Skills seminar in Meadowlands, Pa., on December 15-16,
1997.
(R) 5. Dawn Miller of Adult Day Care to attend a Music Workshop seminar
Reimbursable in California, Pa., on January 30, 1998.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mrs. Irey, ratifying the foregoing travel requests.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Abstain; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the addition of the Pennsylvania
Pretrial Services Association to the approved list of County associations.
above.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Pennsylvania Pretrial Services Association 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 a State and Local Assistance Grant
Agreement for the Public Safety Office. This Agreement would be for the period of October 1, 1997 through
September 30, 1998. The purpose of this Agreement is to receive funding from the Pennsylvania Emergency
Management Agency to support salaries and benefits for three EMA positions in the amount of $45,310.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the State and Local Assistance Grant 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 extension to the Agreement with
RACOM Corporation for the purpose of scanning records for the Recorder of Deeds Office. This would be for the
a month -to -month extension, commencing February 1, 1998. The terms of this extension would remain the same
with the scanning cost being .46 cents per page, .95 cents per page for aperture cards and .375 cents per page for back
scanning of old records.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the extension to the Agreement with RACOM
Corporation 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 Robert C. Brady
to serve as Mental Health Review Officer for the Washington -Greene MH/MR Program to rule on involuntary
commitment hearings. The amount of this contract is $1,500.00 per month, not to exceed $18,000.00 for the year.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Day Care Provider Agreement with
the following contractor:
Chalsie Smith, Washington
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Day Care Provider Agreement as per 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 a Contract with Bruce Bilohlavek to
serve as the Children and Youth Services Child Attorney. The terms of this contract would be from January 1, 1998
through December 31, 1998 at a rate of $1,250.00 per month.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Contract with Bruce Bilohlavek 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 a Contract with Scientific Testing
Laboratories, Inc. f or the purpose of providing Urinalyses drug testing for the Adult Probation Office and the
Correctional Facility. The costs are as follows:
3 panel Drug Screen
$6.75/sample
8 panel Drug Screen
$7.50/sample
LSD a 0.05 ng/ml
$14.00/sample
GC/MS @ Level of Detection
$20.00/sample
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Contract with Scientific Testing Laboratories,
Inc. as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, to officially accept the retirement of Commissioner Joseph A.
Ford, Sr., effective May 29, 1998.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr, Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief Clerk announced that the County of Washington will participate in the 12th Annual Scouting for
Food Drive to help the Washington County Food Bank feed more than 2,000 needy families. All county residents
and employees are asked to bring canned goods or household products to the designated boxes in the lobby of
Courthouse Square Building and the Courthouse during the weeks of April 13-27, 1998.
SOLICITOR
Attorney McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the
following tax refunds because of duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax:
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1. Peoples Heritage Bank for (1997 County Tax)
Brian Trossman
P.O. Box 1377
Lewiston, ME
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel No. 520-001-00-00-0009-01A
Total amount: $192.17
2. National City Mortgage for (1996 County Tax)
D L Semencar
P.O. Box 1820
Dayton, OH 45401-1820
District: Washington 8th Ward
Parcel No. 780-010-00-03-0022-00
Total amount: $538.28
3. Pennsylvania Industrial Development (1997 County Tax)
% John M. Whitlock
524 Forum Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120
District: Speers Borough
Parcel No: 610-023.00-00-0002-02
Total amount: $10.304.32
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
VARIED TYPES OF LUMBER
1. Donora Lumber Company
300 Meldon Avenue
Donora, PA 15033
Total amount of bid based on per unit costs.
A Certified Check in the amount of $3,000.00 accompanied the bid.
2. West Elizabeth Lumber
1 Chicago Avenue
Elizabeth, PA 15037
Total amount of bid based on per unit costs.
A Bid Bond in the amount of $3,000.00 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.
TEN MILE #21/WHERRY SCHOOL BRIDGE
1. Gary Metzinger Cement Contractor
207 Walton Court
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Total amount of bid: $116.708.50
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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2. Cedar Creek Construction
P.O. Box 630
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
Total amount of bid: $120.751.85
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. Marricco Construction Company
2823 Old Washington Road
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Total amount of bid: $134.026.17
4. Appalachian Industrial, Inc.
R.D. #2, Box 109
Perryopolis, PA 15473
Total amount of bid: $145.271.30
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
5. M. A. Beech Corporation
100 West Mall Plaza
Carnegie, PA 15106
Total amount of bid: $156.638.05
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
6. Upon This Rock Construction, Inc.
1048 Perry Highway
Mercer, PA 16137
Total amount of bid: $166.124.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
7. John Gulisek Construction Company
P.O. Box 1236
Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666
Total amount of bid: $175.883.50
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.
FLAGS AND MARKERS FOR VETERANS GRAVES
1. U.S. Flag Manufacturing, Inc.
780 Washington Street
Quincy, MA 02169
Flags for Veterans Graves $14.449.50
A Treasurer's Check in the amount of $1,450.00 accompanied the bid.
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2. Atlas Alloys Company, Inc.
Box 297
Atlasburg, PA 15004
Markers for Veterans Graves $10.750.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of $1,075.00 accompanied the bid.
3. Vexco dba Collegeville Flag and Manufacturing Company
24 West Fourth Avenue
Collegeville, PA 19426
Flags for Central Services $ 8.134.40
Flags for Veterans Graves $15.103.10
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.
There being no further business, Chairman Irey declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:10 a.m.
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