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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 597 - 7-23-1998 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ® ® K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 597 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, July 23,1998 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 Scott H. Fergus. Also being present: Michelle Miller, Chief Clerk; Assistant Solicitor Jill Devine; Bill McGowen, Director of Administration; Linda Belcher, Secretary; JoAnn Metz, Commissioner Irey's Office; Victoria Irey; Marcia Barna, Commissioner Fergus's Office; Mary Ellen Timcheck, Planning Commission; Paul Belcastro, Controller; Sheriff Larry Maggi; Todd Hammond, Sheriff's Department; Bob Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Ken Barna, Tax Assessment Office; Cathi Kresh and George Kreclich, Human Services; Gary Porter, intern in the Solicitor's Office; Pastor Roy Rhoades, Broad Street Baptist Church; John Logar, John Lorence and George Eckert, interested citizens; Steven Nourie, President, American Metal Wash, Inc.; Joan Jessen and Shelia Burcin, Co-operative Extension; Don Casson and contestants of the Miss Mon Valley and Junior Miss Mid Mon Valley Pageant and reigning queens; Richard Vought, Mon Valley Leathernecks; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Chris Haines, Herald -Standard; Joe Smydo, Observer -Reporter; and Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent. Chairman Irey called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Pastor Rhoades led the meeting in prayer. Richard Vought of the Mon Valley Leathernecks said the Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Irey entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 596 dated July 9, 1998. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that Minute No. 596 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 presented Certificates of Congratulations to the following groups i--)i being finalists in the Three Rivers Environmental Awards contest. American Metal Wash, Inc. Washington County Redevelopment Authority Washington County Children's Groundwater Festival Mr. Steven Nourie, President of American Metal Wash, Inc. made comments regarding the type of services his company offers. n MINUTE BOOK 189 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Mr. Bob Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority, discussed the project in North Charleroi Borough which converted land from the former Ingersol Rand Plant to a new development area. Mr. Umstead thanked the Commissioners for their support in this worthwhile project. Ms. Joan Jessen the Commissioners of her involvement in the Washington County Children's Groundwater Festival. She discussed many of the functions that were held to teach children the importance of water conservation. She thanked Shelia Burcin of Cooperative Extension for her assistance in this cause. The Commissioners presented Certificates to the members of the Miss Mon Valley and Junior Miss Mid Mon Valley Pageant contestants and the Reigning Queens. Mr. Don Casson made comments regarding the various fund raisers that the pageant contestants conducted. PUBLIC COMMENTS John Lorence, of TRIPIL, requested the Board of Commissioners support Senate Bill #1236 which deals with the concept of a transportation initiative in rural areas for people with disabilities. Mr. Lorence stated that his group would appreciate a letter indicating the Board's continued support of SB #1236 be sent to Senator Richard Tilghman, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Chairman Irey stated that the Commissioners have a letter of support drafted and it will be signed and sent today to Senator Tilghman. Mr. Lorence thanked the Board of Commissioners for their continued support for the disabled. OLD BUSINESS Assistant Solicitor Devine recommended to the Board that the bid for Recycled Ribbons and Cartridges be awarded to Primedia Products, Inc. for the "per unit cost" submitted in their bid proposal. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to award the bid as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Assistant Solicitor Devine recommended to the Board that the bid for Medical Supplies be awarded to the following vendors for the "per unit costs" submitted in their bid proposals. Darby Institutional Supply, Westbury, NY Redline Medical Supply, Golden Valley, MN Mercy Surgical Dressing, Canonsburg, PA Stuart Medical D/B/A Owens and Minor, Greensburg, PA The Burrows Company, Warrdendale, PA Druzak Medical, Ambridge, PA Convatec/Bristol Myers Squibb Co., Princeton, NJ Roche Diagnostic Systems, Somerville, NJ Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that the foregoing bid be awarded as per above. 19 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus -Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Assistant Solicitor Devine recommended to the Board that the bid for Housekeeping Supplies be tabled for further review. above. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that the bids for Housekeeping Supplies be tabled as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Assistant Solicitor Devine recommended to the Board that the bids for the Hemmington Bridge Replacement Project be tabled for further review. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to table the bids for the Hemmington Bridge Replacement be table for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Assistant Solicitor Devine recommended to the Board that the bid contracts for Law Enforcement Uniforms with Petrocelli's Uniforms and Northeastern Uniforms be extended through July 23, 1999. This contract is for uniforms for the Sheriff's Department ($29,906.00), Correctional Facility ($44,405.00) and Public Safety ($13,926.00). Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to extend the bid contracts for Law Enforcement Uniforms as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Renewal Agreement with Pitney Bowes, Inc. to provide a postage meter for the mail machine located in the Domestic Relations Office. This renewal agreement is at a rate of $71.30 quarterly. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the renewal agreement with Pitney Bowes, Inc. as per above. Roll call taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - No. Motion carried. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Nextel through Do -All Electronics for the purchase and airtime of six phones. The cost of the service is $40.00 per month per phone. It was noted that the costs of the phones are $199.00 each. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Agreement with Nextel through Do -All Electronics 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 a Contract with TEK Systems of Pittsburgh to provide temporary computer assistance on a month to month as needed basis beginning around July 29, 1998. TEK Systems will provide an entry-level individual at a rate of $30.00 per hour. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the forgoing Agreement with TEK Systems of Pittsburgh. 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 a Female Offender Grant Proposal with the PCCD in the amount of $600,000.00 through the Departments of Drug and Alcohol and Adult Probation. This is a three year grant and requires no County match and would be used to provide drug and alcohol treatment services to an estimated 90-120 female offenders sentenced to county probation, parole and/or intermediate punishment in Washington and/or Greene Counties. This Grant Proposal has been reviewed and recommended by the Prison Board for submission to PCCD. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the submission of the Female Offender Grant Proposal to the PCCD 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 the submission of a modification request a Grant for the FITS Program. The purpose of this modification is to move money around to more effectively spend grant dollars for this year. No change in total dollars or County match will occur. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the submission of the modification request for the grant for the FITS Program as per above. 19� MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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 Donald York Realty for appraisal service at the Washington County Airport. Appraisals are required as part of the FAA/PennDot Grant for the Taxiway Relocation/Safety Area Project. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Agreement with Donald York Realty for the Washington County Airport Project 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 three year contract with an additional two-year renewal option with the State Department of Treasury for participation in the INVEST Program. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the contract with the State Department of Treasury for the INVEST 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 the following travel requests. (0) 1. Chris Brady and Sally Michalski of the Court Administrator's Office to attend the MAACM Annual Conference in Lancaster, Pa., on October 11-14, 1998. (0) 2. Marcia Barna of the Commissioner's Office to attend a Microsoft Office Seminar in Pittsburgh, Pa., on August 25, 1998. (R) 3. Paulette Daniels of CYS to attend Training for Windows 95 Reimbursable in Canonsburg, Pa., on August 1, 1998. (R) 4. John Hollenbach, Andy Hartt and Christy Carl of CYS to Reimbursable attend an Effective Conflict Resolution Strategies meeting in Mars, Pa., on August 30, 1998. (R) 5. Andy Hartt of CYS to attend a Basic Safety for Caseworkers Reimbursable Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., on July 31, 1998. (R) 6. Sherry Bauduin, Shelly Robson and Dean Palm of CYS to attend Reimbursable a Juvenile Sex Offenders seminar in Pittsburgh, Pa., on July 17-18, 1998. (R) 7. Mary Heaton of CYS to attend The Effects of Abuse/Neglect on Reimbursable Child Development meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., on August 24-26, 1998. i BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 193 (R) 8. Patty Barnes and Ed Johnston of CYS to attend a Supporting Reimbursable Valued Roles for People with Developmental Disabilities seminar in Mars, Pa., on August 27, 1998. (0) 9. Bill McGowen of Administration and John Marshall of Loss Prevention to attend the Washington Chamber of Commerce Y2K Seminar in Washington, Pa., on August 29, 1998. (R) 10. Shelly Mathews of Activities to attend an Art Therapy meeting in Reimbursable California, Pa., on August 31, 1998. (0) 11. Roger Metcalfe of the Budget Office to attend a Training Session - Pentamation Budget Analyst meeting in Bethlehem, Pa., on August 30, 1998. (R) 12. Teresa Crawford and Linda Wilson of Nursing to attend The Nursing Reimbursable Aspect of Prospective Payment System seminar in Mars, Pa., on August 27, 1998. (R) 13. Stan Rockovich of Adult Probation to attend a Juvenile Grant Project Orientation by PCCD in Harrisburg, Pa., on August 19-20, 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 - Abstain; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests to be ratified. (R) 1. Heidi Sherman of Domestic Relations to attend an Reimbursable YLD Seminar at State College Pa., on July 17-19, 1998. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded Mrs. Irey, ratifying the foregoing travel requests. 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 submission of a $5,000.00 grant to PennDot. The purpose of this grant is to address pedestrian and bicycle safety issues through increased public awareness, education and enforcement initiatives. This grant requires no County match and is for the period of October 1, 1998 through September 30, 1999. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the submission of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety promotion grant as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. INUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the Greater Washington County Food Bank to act as the lead agency to administer the State Food Purchase Program Grant in the amount of $240,132.00 for the period of July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with the Greater Washington County Food Bank 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 the following Day Care providers. Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church Rebecca Livengood, Claysville Martha Halechko, Finleyville Helen Crowe, Washington Sarah Davis, Claysville Anne Tender, Washington Michelle Snyder, Houston Cecil Community Child Care Elizabeth McClelland, McDonald Donna Argent, McDonald Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, 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 appointment of Donna Tarpley to a three-year term for the Washington -Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission retroactive to January 1, 1998. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing appointment of Donna Tarpley 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 State I MR Plan for fiscal year 1999/2000. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the State I MR Plan for fiscal year 1999/2000. 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 Behavioral Health Services Agreements for fiscal year 1998/99: Melmark Home $38,500 for Mental Retardation Keystone City Residence $42,500 for Mental Retardation 195 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Allegheny Valley School $71,000 for Mental Retardation Auberle Foundation $ 5,000 for Mental Health P.O.W.E.R. $50,000 for Drug and Alcohol Halfway Home of Lehigh Valley $50,000 for Drug and Alcohol Also, the Chief Clerk presented a request to approve a fiscal 1997/98 Agreement with Allegheny Valley School in the Mental Retardation waiver amount of $43,680.00. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the MH/MR Service Agreements and the Agreement with Allegheny Valley School 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 the appointment of Rick Wynn and Thomas Milarski as member members of the Southwest Behavioral Management, Inc. Board of Directors. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the appointments to the Southwest Behavioral Management, Inc. Board of Directors 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 the payment of invoices in the amount of $1,600.00 for services performed by Dr. Basil Ziteli and an invoice for $162.10 for court reporting services of ALA Associates in conjunction with the Children and Youth Services. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the payment of the foregoing invoices for the Children and Youth Services Department. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk announced that the Washington County Agenda Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 1998 has been canceled and rescheduled to Thursday, August 6th at 10:00 a.m. in the 7th Floor Conference Room, Courthouse Square Office Building. The Washington County Board of Commissioners Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 1998 has been rescheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th in the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square Office Building, FM i BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA SOLICITOR Assistant Solicitor Devine 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. Pine Oaks Development Company (1998 County Tax) 634 McKean Avenue Donora, PA 15033 District: Donora Borough Parcel No. 130-009-00-00-0025-01 Total amount: $64.84 Tax I. D. #25-1637448 2. Greif Brothers Corporation (1998 County Tax) 621 Penna Avenue Delaware, OH 43015 District: South Strabane Township Parcel No. 600-004-00-00-0063-00 Total amount: $7.715.96 3. Richard Buccianeri (1998 County Tax) 301 Barbara Drive Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Carroll Township Parcel No. 130-006-09-02-0018-01 Total amount: $29.81 S. S. No. 176-38-7347 4. Alexander & Anna C. Bonzaaoli (1998 County Tax) Box 19 Ellsworth, PA 15331 District: Ellsworth Borough Parcel No. 310-021-00-00-0022-00 Total amount: $5.69 5. Maronda Homes (1998 County Tax) 11 Timberglen Road Imperial, PA 15126 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-012-17-00-0007-00 140-012-17-00-0010-00 140-012-17-00-0011-00 Total amount: $223.00 Tax I.D. #25-1230204 6. Leslie Zsamboky (1998 County Tax) 1505 Washington Road Washington, PA 15301 District: North Strabane Township Parcel No. 520-010-00-00-0015-03 Total amount: $163.11 S. S. No. 135-32-6511 7. Edward A. & Elizabeth McCloskey (1998 County Tax) 332 Oakridge Drive Venetia, PA 15367 District: Peters Township Parcel No. 540-002-17-00-0019-00 Total amount: $47.26 S. S. No. 540-002-17-00-0019-00 MINUTE BOOK 197 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA 1 u 8. Anthony Sivavec 106 Lakewood Drive Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-010-00-00-0006-00 Total amount: $31.01 S. S. No. 211-14-5039 9. Judith Hutton 7 Montour Street Hendersonville, PA 15339 District: Cecil Township Parcel No: 140-011-01-05-0009-00 Total amount: $20.61 S. S. No. 159-60-6647 10. Dennis C. & Mary G. O'Brien %Transamerica Tax Service 1201 Elm Street, Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75270 District: South Franklin Township Parcel No. 590-011-00-00-0004-02 Total amount: $19.52 S. S. No. 181-44-7617 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (1998 County Tax) (1998 County Tax) (1998 County Tax) Assistant Solicitor Devine presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the payment of an invoice from Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman and Goggin in the amount of $1,649.25 for services incurred in the Albert V. Cuneo litigation. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the payment to Marshall, Denneheyt, Warner, Coleman and Goggin as per above. 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: FURNISHING AND DELIVERING OF A DUMP TRUCK 1. E-Town Dodge 2005 S. Market Street Elizabethtown, PA 17022 One (1) Ton Dump Truck $30.400.00 Dump Body $ 8.000.00 Reversible Snow Plow $ 3.500.00 Total $41.900.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 2. Arnold Pontiac GMC, Inc. 12 N. Main Street Houston, PA 15342 One (1) Ton Dump Truck $27.185.00 Dump Body $14.351.00 Reversible Snow Plow No Bid Total $41.536.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Frank Doerr Truck Equipment 1912 Mary Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203 One (1) Ton Dump Truck $27.500.00 Dump Body $11.250.00 Reversible Snow Plow $ 4.800.00 Total $43.050.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 4. Woltz and Wind Ford, Inc. 2100 Washington Pike Heidelberg, PA 15106 One (1) Dump Truck $26.728.00 Dump Body $ 8.698.00 Reversible Snow Plow $ 3.846.00 Total $39.272.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% 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. There being no further business, Chairman Irey declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:35 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 1998 v ATTEST: 4"a & ot� CHIEF CLERK H