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Minute No. 595
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, June 25,1998
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 and J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Also being present: Michelle Miller, Chief Clerk, Solicitor Jim McCune; Assistant
Solicitor Jill Devine; Bill McGowen, Director of Administration; Melanie Thomas -Finney and Lisa Cessna, Planning
Commission; Paul Belcastro, Controller; Larry Maggi, Sheriff; Todd Hammond, John Rheel, Sheriff's Department;
Bob Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Reverend Craig Bellis, Covenant Life
Fellowship Church; The Washington High School Baseball Team members and their families; Suzan Mohney, Art
teacher at Charleroi Area School District; Jack Eichmer, Bell Atlantic; Jim Jefferson and Shelly Jones, WJPA;
Chris Haines, Herald -Standard; Joe Smydo, Observer -Reporter and J.R. Wheeler, CUTV.
Chairman Irey called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m.
Reverend Bellis led the meeting in prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Irey entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 593 dated June 11, 1998 and Minute No.
594 dated June 25, 1998.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that Minute Nos. 593 and 594 be approved as presented.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners read a Certificate of Congratulations to the Washington High School Baseball Team for
the 1998 PIAA AA Champions. The Commissioners read a Certificate of Congratualtions to the Washington High
School Baseball Team for capturing the 1998 PIAA AA Championship. Commissioner Fergus made brief remarks
on the success of the team members on and off of the field. He noted that he has never seen a finer team and
commended the parents and families of the team members for their support. Coach Bob Peton accepted the
certificate. Mr. Peton applauded the team for their championship season and introduced the team members,
assistant coaches and manager.
The Commissioners presented a Certificate of Congratulations to WJPA Radio Station for being named the
Best Regularly Scheduled Newscast in Pennsylvania for 1997 by the Associated Press.
Jim Jefferson, News Director, made comments regarding this Certificate.
The Commissioners presented to Suzan Mohney of the Charleroi Area School District a Certificate of
Congratulations for being named as the Eastern Elementary Art Educator of the Year Award.
Ms. Mohney thanked the Commissioners for honoring her and discussed that she is lobbying for Washington
County students to have the same types of opportunities as Allegheny County students to visit museums and learn
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about art.
Bob Umstead of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Resolution for the disposal of a parcel of land at the corner of North Main and Walnut Street.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the foregoing Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments. -
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board that the bid for Printed Forms (rebid) be awarded to the
following vendors for the "per unit" cost submitted in their bid proposal:
1. Badzik Printing Service, Donora, Pa.
2. William Penn Printing, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to award the bid for Printed Forms (rebid) as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey -Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board that the bid for Housekeeping Supplies for the Aging
Department be awarded to the following vendors for the "per unit" cost submitted in their bid proposal:
1. Burrows Company, Wheeling, IL
2. Daycon Products, Inc., Leetsdale, PA
3. Jack Frye Sales & Service, Clairton, PA
4. Maica Products, Pittsburgh, PA
5. Paper Products Company, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
6. Parkway Food Service
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that the foregoing bid be awarded as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus -Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board that the bid for the Courthouse Wiring Project be awarded to
Lighthouse Electric Company, Inc., of Canonsburg, Pa., in the amount of $466,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that the bid for the Courthouse Wiring Project be awarded as
per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board that the bid for the Washington County Health Center Alzheimer's
Wing be tabled for further review.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the foregoing bid.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board that the bid for the Health Center Handicap Accessible Van be
rejected and rebid.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, to reject the bids for the Handicap Accessible Van as per
above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk announced a Redevelopment News Release in reference to the sale of land located at the corner of
North Main and Walnut Street in the City of Washington.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution authorizing the sale of
the County's surplus property.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the sale of the County's surplus property.
Roll call taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with John Lindley,
Auctioneer, at the rate of 10% of the proceeds from the sale of surplus property at the County's public auction.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with Jon Lindley as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented the to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to purchase utility
software at a cost of $8,500 from Racom for the Recorder of Deeds to convert 400,000 images from Racom
Corporation to the EDA system.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Racom Agreement as per above.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - 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
Pulsenet for Internet services from July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999. This extension is in accordance with the
current agreement at the same monthly rate of $325.00.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Pulsenet.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the payment of the software license
and support for the Pentamation Fund Accounting System at the annual cost of $13,820.03 for the period of June 1,
1998 through May 31, 1999.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the payment of the software license and support as
per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to pay for the
Informix software installed in Information Technology at a cost of $11,650 for the period of June 27, 1998 through
June 26, 1999.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving authorization to pay for the Informix software as
per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a lease Agreement with Stimmell's
for temporary office space to be utilized by the District Attorney during the wiring of the Courthouse. This lease is
for 2,302 square feet at a cost of $12.75/foot for the period of July 25 through August 30, 1998.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Lease Agreement with Stimmell's for office
space as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the purchase of insurance through
Guaranteed Trust Life Insurance Company for the FITS and Community Service Program at the annual premium
of $2,415 for the period of July 1, 1998 through June 30, 1999.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the purchase of insurance for the FITS and
Community Services Program as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Lease Agreement with Affordable
Car and Truck Rental to lease a van for the FITS program at a cost of $40 per day for the weekends from June 27,
1998 to October 1, 1998.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Lease Agreement with Affordable Car and
Truck Rental for the FITS Program as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to include insurance coverage
property and liability coverage with National Casualty Company for MH/MR and Drug and Alcohol at an annual
premium of $3,990. This amount would be 100% reimbursable to the County.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the MH/MR and Drug and Alcohol insurance
coverage as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approvl 1 authorization to lease a stratus
computer for the Public Safety Office at a cost of $3,799.00 per month for 60 months with a $1.00 buy out option at
the end of the agreement. The accompanying cost of software for this unit would be $23,375.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the purchase of a stratus computer for the Public
Safety Department as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Amendment to the Engineering
contract with Baker Engineers for the Taxiway Relocation Project at the Airport for additional engineering services,
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geotechnical testing and the costs for final design and grading plans required to facilitate future use of the site. The
Amendment is in the amount of $24,470.00. The FAA and PennDot Bureau of Aviation have reviewed and
approved the additional costs. The project funding ratio is 90% FAA, 5% State and 5% County.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the foregoing Amendment to the Engineering
Contract with Baker Engineers.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Supplemental Appropriation for
the County Drug Unit in the amount of $70,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Supplemental Appropriation for the Drug
Unit.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - 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. Rebecca Skrabski of Dietary to attend an Alternative
Reimbursable Medicine Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., on July 17, 1998.
(R) 2. Stan Rockovich of Adult Probation to attend the
Reimbursable State Conference of Chief Probation Officers in
State College, Pa., on July 19-22, 1998.
(R) 3. Terry Crawford and Debbie Batley of the
Reimbursable Health Center to attend a Mandatory Abuse Training
Background Check Seminar in Uniontown, Pa., on
August 6, 1998.
(R) 4. Barrie Wight of Community Services to attend
An Unification - Year 2000 and Beyond - County
Chief Adult Probation and Parole Officers Assoc.
Meeting at State College, Pa., on July 19-22, 1998.
(R) 5. Cindy Zubchevich of Activities to attend a Documentation,
Reimbursable Reminiscent and Watercolor Therapy and Relaxation Therapy
in Morgantown, WV on July 22, 1998.
(0) 6. Jerrie Dire, Jerrie Drup, Allison Henderson, Donna
Reimbursable Knowlson, Janice Springer, Mary Lynn Spilak, Deborah
DeStefano and Angela Alampi of Aging to attend the
Annual Senior Banquet in Uniontown, Pa., on June 30,
1998.
(R) 7. Dean Palm of CYS to attend the CYS Protective Services -
Legal Issues Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., on July 1-2, 1998.
(0) 8. Gail Abercrombie of Human Services to attend Communities
Reimbursable That Care Training #3 Meeting at State College, Pa., on
June 23-26, 1998.
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(R) 9. Chris Barnhart of Aging to attend the Washington
Reimbursable County Womens Network Seminar in Washington, Pa.,
on May 18, 1998:
(R) 10. Judges Emery, O'Dell Seneca, Pozonsky and Terputac
to attend the Annual Conference of State Trial Judges
in Hershey, Pa., on July 23-26, 1998.
(R) 11. Lynda Gallagher of CYS to attend a Gang Intervention Meeting
Reimbursable in Pittsburgh, Pa., on July 14-15, 1998.
(R) 12. Carrie Kelley, Sarah Taylor, Julie Moreschi, Ron Korintus,
Reimbursable Mary Heaton and Emily Karnbauer of CYS to attend a
Valuing Diversity Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., on
July 21, 1998.
(R) 13. Emily Karnbauer, Carie Kelley and Ron Korintus of CYS to
Reimbursable an Adoption Meeting in Monroeville, Pa., on July 28,
1998.
(R) 14. Emily Karnbauer, Sarah Taylor and Julie Moreschi of CYS
Reimbursable to attend Basic Safety for Caseworkers Meeting in Pittsburgh,
Pa., on July 31, 1998.
(R) 15. Emily Karnbauer, Julie Moreschi, Carrie Kelley and Ron Korintus
Reimbursable of CYS to attend a Family Preservation Meeting in Monroeville, Pa.,
on July 7, 1998.
(R) 16. Carrie Kelley of CYS to attend a CPS - Legal Issues Meeting in
Reimbursable Pittsburgh, Pa., on July 1-2, 1998.
(0) 17. Sue Orrick of the Commissioner's Office to attend a Microsoft Office
Seminar in Pittsburgh, Pa., on August 25, 1998.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing travel requests and authorizing the
payment of all necessary expenses related thereto.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - No; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests to be
ratified.
(0) 1. Linda Harms and Jennifer Johnson of
Reimbursable Human Services to attend a Training
session on mental illness and Substance
Abuse at Lakewood Hospital on
June 11-12, 1998.
(R) 2. Chris Brady of the Court Administrator's
Office to attend a Computer Training in
Mechanicsburg, Pa., on June 21-22, 1998.
(0) 3. Kathy Watkins of Aging to attend an Aging
Reimbursable Mental Retardation conference in Harrisburg,
Pa., on June 23-24, 1998.
(0) 4. Four Board members of the FSSR Collaborative
Reimbursable Board to attend training on Parent Leadership
Training in Meadowlands, Pa., on June 17-18,
1 1998.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded Mrs. Irey, ratifying the foregoing travel requests.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Abstain; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the ratification of the second year of
the DARE Grant for the 1998-99 school year through the Sheriff's Office. This PCCD Grant provides for the cost
of a Deputy Sheriff ($11.27 an hour) discussing drug awareness with 5th and 6th grade students in the McGuffey
and Avella School Districts. No County match is involved.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the DARE Grant as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously. it
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an application and grant proposal for
the continuation of funding for the Highway Safety Program. The grant is in the amount of $138,600 and covers
the costs of the staff salaries in Highway Safety. No County match is involved.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Highway Safety Grant as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk recommended to the Board the appointment of Madelyne D'Angelo to the Children and Youth
Services Advisory Board, effective June 25, 1998.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the appointment of Madelyne D'Angelo to the
CYS Advisory Board.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the submission of the hazardous
Materials Assessment which provides a basic summary of the hazardous materials threat to the County and a
statement showing the number of facilities, chemicals and fees collected. This assessment does not generate
additional funding but must be submitted to the State to be eligible for potential funding.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the submission of the Hazardous Materials
Assessment to the State of Pennsylvania.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the submission of the Human
Services Development Plan for Fiscal Year 1998-99 to the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for a total
allocation of $594,224.00.
Also, by Resolution, Human Services requested to enter into Agreements with the following providers:
Aging Services
$ 75,000
Children & Youth
175,000
Mental Health
40,000
Mental Retardation
50,000
County Health Center
30,000
United Way
40,000
SWPA Human Services
25,000
CARE
10,000
Intelitran
25,000
Futtrel
15,000
TOTAL AMOUNT $485,000
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Human Services Development Plan for FY
1998-99 as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - No.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture in the amount of $68,784.00 for the period of July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999. It was noted
that 60% will be used to purchase equipment for the Greater Washington Food Bank and 40% will be used as start
up funding for the Super Cupboard Food Program.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Agreement with the Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey -Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the Greater
Washington County Food Bank to serve as the lead agency to administer the Pennsylvania Department of
Agriculture grant.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with the Greater Washington
County Food Bank.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns -Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the submission of a Grant
Application to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to
enable Washington County to continue the existing homeless services and to expand services. It was noted that no
County match is required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the submission of the Grant Application to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement between the County
and Intelitran for management of the following transportation programs:
Shared Ride Medical Assistance Welfare to Work
The grant amounts will correspond with allocations received from the State. The contract period will by July
1, 1998 to June 30, 1999 pursuant to a satisfactory performance.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Agreement between the County and Intelitran.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the renewal of the last year contract
of a three year agreement with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging for the provision of personal
care, home support and personal assistance services for the period of July 1, 1999 through June 30,1 999 at a
projected cost of $1,794,289.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Agreement renewal with the Southwestern
Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Fiscal 1998/99 Provider Agreements
with Day Care for the following providers.
Rhonda Hiller, Clarksville
Burgettstown Day Care, Langeloth
Rochelle Schmidt, McDonald
Brighter Futures, McMurray
Vanessa Howard, Pittsburgh
Melody Reed, Washington
Lisa Finnegan, Finleyville
Lenore Gilliam, Washington
Margaret Batson, Washington
Betty Fehl, McDonald
Angela Knotts, Washington
Sydney Walker, Washington
Marsina Matthews, Canonsburg
Laura Cummins, Claysville
LeJeckamaJeck's, Washington
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Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Day Care Provider
Agreements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the list of previously submitted
Children and Youth placement providers for the period of July 1, 1998 through June 30,1999.
NAME TYPE OF SERVICE 98-99 CONTRACT MAXIMUM
Abraxas Foundation
Adephoi Village
AGAPE
Allencrest Det. Center
Alternat.Rehab. Comm.
Residential Treatment
Group Home Placement
Group Home
Day Treatment Services
Foster Care Placement
Specialized Foster Care
Emergency Shelter Placement
Blair Co. Det. Center
Day Treatment
Foster Care
Secure Delinq. Det. Facility
Residential Placement
Auberle Foster Care Placement
Female Group Home Placement
Residential Placement
Emergency Shelter Placement
Bethesda Child. Home
Bradley Center
Cambria Co. Det. Ctr.
CATY Services
Circle C. Youth and
Family Services
Comm. Alternatives
Diversified Hum. Srvc.
Emergency Youth Srvc.
Family Care for Child.
And Youth
Families United Netw.
(Formerly Infant and
Youth Care)
Florence Crittenton
Gannondale
George Jr. Republic
Foster Care Placement
Group Home Placement
Residential Placement
Emergency Shelter Placement
Residential Placement
Secure Delinq. Det. Facility
Specialized Foster Care
Group Home Placement
Group Home Placement
Foster Care Placement
Emergency Shelter
Foster Care Placement
Foster Care Placement
Maternity Group Home
Residential Placement
Group Home Placement
$ 270,000
2,727,000
425,000
150,000
100,000
55,000
125,000
225,000
30,000
125,000
50,000
135,000
100,000
100,000
800,000
165,000
25,000
67,000
415,000
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TYPE OF SERVICE
98-99 CONTRACT MAXIMUM
Glen Mills
Residential Placement
$170,000
Gregory House
Female Group Home Placement
30,000
Harborcreek Youth Srvc.
Residential Placement
248,000
Hermitage House Youth
Group Home Placement
25,000
Services
Emergency Shelter Placement
Holy Family
Residential Placement
375,000
Lutheran Youth and
Foster Care Placement
110,000
Family Services
Group Home Placement
Residential Placement
Emergency Shelter Placement
Mars Home for Youth
Residential Placement
175,000
Mel Blount Youth Home
Male Group Home Placement
50,000
Northern Tier Youth
Foster Care Placement
50,000
Pa. Mentor
Specialized Foster Care
50,000
Perseus House
Residential Placement
60,000
Pressley Ridge Schools
Residential Placement
100,000
Specialized Foster Care
Prof. Family Care Srvc.
Foster Care Placement
800,000
S. Connellsville Youth
Residential Placement
20,000
Center
Summit Academy
Residential Delinq. Placement
100,000
Try -Again Homes, Inc.
Foster Care Placement
310,000
Wesley Institute
Residential Placement
50,000
Westmoreland Co. Det.
Secure Delinq. Det. Facility
110,000
Center
"
Whale's Tale
Group Home Placement
100,000
Bruce Bilohlavek, Esq.
Legal services to children for
whom agency has filed a petition
14,400
C.A.R.E., Inc.
In -home intervention for victim
(Sexual Assault Progr.)
of child abuse and their families
100,000
C.A.R.E., Inc.
In -home parent education for
(D&A Parent Educ.)
families whose children are at
risk for placement due to drug
and alcohol issues
13,000
C.A.R.E., Inc. In -home intervention and skill
(Family Services Interv.) building for families to prevent
placement 105,000
Catholic Charities of the Fee -for -service in -home intervention
Diocese of Pgh., Inc. Services for youth 9 to 17 years of age
exhibiting runaway, truancy, parent -
child problem behaviors or risk of neglect 168,726
Comm. Alternatives, Inc. In -home parent education to improve
family housekeeping skills; In -home
Intervention and skill buildine for
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NAME
TYPE OF SERVICE
C.R.Y. (Comm. Resource Child abuse prevention program to
for Youth) elementary school children
Hornby/Zellar Assoc. Support services for agency computer
client information system
Three Rivers Adoption Specialized Adoption Services
Try -Again Homes, Inc. In -home counseling to Family
Preservation Program prevent
placement
Try -Again Homes, Inc. In -home counseling. services to
Intensive Counseling Prg. services to delinquent youth exhibiting
drug/alcohol abuse
Try -Again Homes, Inc. Fee for service in -home counseling to
S.P.I.R.I.T. Program youth 9 to 17 years of age exhibiting
runaway, truancy, parent -child problem
behaviors and risk of neglect
Try -Again Homes, Inc. Speciality counseling program for JPO
Washington High population at Wash. High School
Counseling
Whale's Tale -Freedom of Counseling to families to resolve
Monongahela, Inc. problems resulting from D&A issues
Whale's Tale -Family Program funded shelter/in-home service
Stabilization/Shelter Prog. for dependent youth
George Yatsko, M.Ed. Treatment of perpetrators of child abuse
98-99 CONTRACT MAXIMUM
18,000
33,000
86,500
192,000
135,000
317,000
25,300
100,000
900,000
36,000
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the foregoing Placement and In -Home Service
Provider Agreements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Addendum to the Fiscal Year
1997/98 Purchase of Service Agreement with Professional Family Care Services, Inc. be increased from $750,000 to
$765,000.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to approve the Addendum to the Purchase of Service
Agreement with Professional Family Care Services, Inc. as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Mental Health/Mental Retardation
Provider Adjustment Agreement with Contract Management of Southwestern Pennsylvania for the purpose of
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addressing additional legal expenses and software purchases for HealthChoices' pre -implementation. Said contract
adjustment will involve an allocation increase in the amount of $99,647.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the MH/MR Provider Adjustment Agreement
with Contract Management of Southwestern Pennsylvania as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Allan Coullautt,
Inc. for the purchase, installation and support of software for coordination of the HealthChoices Program of
Behavioral Health Managed Care. The term of this agreement is from June 16, 1998 through June 16,1999 at a total
cost of $48,875.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving an Agreement with Allan Coullautt for software
and installation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns -Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Grant with the PCCD for a
Balanced and Restorative Justice Coordinator position in the Juvenile Probation Office, commencing the last
quarter of 1998. The Grant is in the amount of $45,000.00 and would cover the salary and equipment associated
with this position. No County match is involved.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Grant with PCCD for a Balanced and
Restorative Justice Coordinator position as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns -Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Concept Paper be submitted to the
PCCD to apply for funding for the Balanced and Restorative Justice Coordinator Program in the Juvenile Probation
Office. This grant in the amount of $100,000 of state money would require a $40,000 County match. The
anticipated start date of this program is the first quarter of 1999.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Concept Paper for funding for the Balanced
and Restorative Justice Coordinator Program.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief Clerk announced that the County Offices will closed on July 3, 1998, in observance of the
Independence Day.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the
following tax refunds because of either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax.
1. S. T. Byrne Tr Southpointe Retr.
%Boston Capital Inst. Advisors
One Boston Place 21st Floor
Boston, MA 021098
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-010-00-00-0008-42
Total amount: $4.399.53
2. Guyton Real Estate Company
1471 Route 136
Washington, PA 15301
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel No. 520-009-00-00-0023-00
Total amount: $304.91
S. S. #184-18-6743
(1998 County Tax)
3. St. Michael's Uhro Greek Cath. Church
166 E. College Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Canonsburg 3rd Ward
Parcel No. 110-038-00-03-0016-00
Total amount: $121.37
4. Jayakumar Subramoniam
765 Locust Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Strabane Township
Parcel No. 600-005-00-00-0027-06
Total amount: $107.19
S.S. No. 195-52-1115
5. Jacqueline L. Thompson
305 Washington Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Charleroi Borough
Parcel No. 160-021-00-01-0019-00
Total amount: $88.25
S.S. No. 181-34-2113
6. Capital Services, Inc.
785 Dry Run Road
Monongahela, PA 15063
District: Carroll Township
Parcel No. 130-012-04-03-0004-00
Total amount: $15.00
S.S. No. 176-36-7468
7. Michael J. & Joan Roney
427 Mary Lane
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel No. 520-013-19-00-0019-00
Total amount: $852.49
S.S. No. 163-36-3307
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8. Joseph V. & Carolyn L. Murn (1998 County Tax)
230 Profio Road
McDonald, PA 15057
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-001-00-00-0027-06
Total amount: $13.49
S. S. No. 186-30-2008
9. Interstate Building and Const., Inc. (1998 County Tax)
P.O. Box 751
Washington, PA 15301
District: West Finley Township
Parcel No. 680-021-07-00-0001-00
680-021-06-00-0001-00
Total amount: $39.89
Tax I.D. #25-1318995
10. Guthrie & Viola Taboni (1998 County Tax)
5578 Pleasant Street
Library, PA 15129
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No: 140-010-02-00-0018-00
Total amount: $137.73
S.S. No. 211-09-1723
11. James E. Sr. & Darlene F. Heckman (1998 County Tax)
275 Gibson Road
Bentleyville, PA 15314
District: Bentleyville Borough
Parcel No: 040-032-00-00-0022-00
Total amount: $15.00
S.S. No. 210-24-2204
12. Russell B. & Barbara S. Jones (1998 County Tax)
P.O. Box 671
New Castle, PA 16103
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel No: 520-011-04-03-0013-00
Total amount: $34.16
S.S. No. 174-34-4277
13. Jeffrey M. & JoAnn Zeffiro (1998 County Tax)
537 E. McMurray Road
McMurray, PA 15317
District: Peters Township
Parcel No: 540-007-00-00-0021-00
Total amount: $7.31
14. Edward Tokar (1998 County Tax)
517 Washington Avenue
West Brownsville, PA 15417
District: West Brownsville Annex
Parcel No: 675-019-00-02-0010-00
675-019-00-02-0014-00
675-019-00-02-0013-00
Total amount: $46.47
S.S. No. 186-24-5989
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the law
firm of Campbell, Durant, and Beatty Contract to continue handling the labor issues for the County. (It was noted
that this law firm is a "spin-off" of the Meyer, Darragh law firm which currently handles the County's labor law
issues.)
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the foregoing Solicitor Agreements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
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1. Inmate Telephone, Inc.
1101 13th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Local and IntraLATA calls from inmate telephones
Commission Percentage 22%
InterLATA calls from inmate telephones
Commission Percentage 35%
A Bid Bond in the amount of $5,700.00 accompanied the bid.
2. Bell Atlantic Public Communications
1707 Pennsylvania Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Local and IntraLATA calls from the inmate telephones
Commission Percentage 15%
InterLATA calls from inmate telephones
Commission Percentage 37%
A Bid Bond in the amount of $5.700.00 accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to table the foregoing bids for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT
1. North American Telecommunications Corp.
P.O. Box 5362, 6580 Frankstown Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Section A $57.468.19
Section B 35.138.12
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TOTAL BID $92.606.31
A bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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2. Voice and Data Networks
6981 Washington Avenue
Edina, MN 55439
Section A $53.940.00/new
$37.925.00/new and refurbished
Section B $37.725.00/new
$37.475.00/new and refurbished
TOTAL BID $91.665.00/new
$81.420.00/new and refurbished
It was noted that a company check accompanied the bid, therefore, would be rejected.
3. Lucent Technologies
2200 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Section A $57.103.00
$ 1.970.00/Installation Optional
Section B $35.881.00
$ 155.00/Installation Optional
TOTAL BID $95.109.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
4. RFM Communications
1609 Trumansburg Road, Suite 102
Ithaca, NY 14850
Section A $51.850.00
$46.630.00/Refurbished Circuit Packs
Section B $46.015.00
$46.015.00/Refurbished Circuit Packs
TOTAL BID $97.865.00
$92.645.00/Refurbished Circuit Packs
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the foregoing bids for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
1. Huntleigh Healthcare
227 Route 33 East
Manalapan, NJ 07726-8362
Total amount of bid: 125.00
It was noted that a company check accompanied the bid, therefore„ would be rejected
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2. Merry Surgical Dressing Group, Inc.
One West Pike Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Total amount of bid: $126.567.00
A Bid Bond of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. Stuart Medical, Inc./Owens and Minor
1 Stuart Plaza Donohue/Luxor Roads
Greensburg, PA 15601
Total amount of bid: $164.529.50
A Bid Bond of 10% accompanied the bid.
4. Burrows Company
791 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15095
Total amount of bid: $50.000.00
A Bid Bond of 10% accompanied the bid.
5. Coloplast Corporation
1955 West Oak Circle
Marietta, GA 3006822-2249
Total amount of bid: $44.000.00
A Bid Bond of 10% accompanied the bid.
6. Dorex International Corporation
Station Square One, Suite 109
Paoli, PA 19301
Total amount of bid: $14.000.00
A Bid Bond of 10% accompanied the bid.
7. NCS HealthCare, Inc.
109 S. Sharpsville Avenue
Sharon, PA 16146
Total amount of bid: $186.083.42
A Bid Bond accompanied the bid.
8. Ecolab, Inc.
370 Wabasha Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Total amount of bid: $12.215.00
A Bid Bond of 10% accompanied the bid.
9. Druzak Medical, Inc.
200 First Street
Ambridge, PA 15003
Total amount of bid: $94.872.16
A Bid Bond of 10% accompanied the bid.
10. Convatec/Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
P.O. Box 4500
Princeton, NJ 08543-4500
Total amount of bid: $44.433.57
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11. Hollister Incorporated
2000 Hollister Drive
Libertyville, IL 60048
Total amount of bid: $38.106.00
A Bid Bond of 10% accompanied the bid.
12. Darby Institutional Supply Company
865 Merrick Avenue
Westbury, NY 11590
Total amount of bid: $620.00
A Certified Check in the amount of $62.00 accompanied the bid.
13. Red Line Medical Supply Company
8121 10th Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Total amount of bid: $137.085.09
A Bid Bond of 10% accompanied the bid.
14. Medline Health Care
3115 W. Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
Total amount of bid: $36.000.00
A bid bond of 10% accompanied the bid.
15. Roche Diagnostic Systems
1080 U. S. Highway 202
Somerville, NJ 08876
Total amount of bid: $11.956.00
A Bid Bond of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the foregoing bids for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Irey declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:15 a.m.
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