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Minute No. 598
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, August 6,1998
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; Marcia Barna, Commissioner Fergus's Office; Karen Franks, Planning Commission;
Mike Namie, Deputy Controller; Sheriff Larry Maggi; Todd Hammond, Sheriff's Department; Ken Barna, Tax
Assessment Office; Jeff Yates, Director of Public Safety; Marc Scott, Emergency Planning Officer; Gary Porter,
intern in the Solicitor's Office; Rector Jonathan Millard, Trinity Episcopal Church; Mark Mascara, attorney
representing the Washington County Industrial Development Authority; Lou Falbo, Washington County Industrial
Development Authority; Tom Kearns, Vice President International Responsible Care, Cerdec Corporation; Lou
Thomas and Rick Canan, Cerdec Corporation; Lise Levy, McGuffey School teacher; Sheila Burcin, Cooperative
Extension; Donna Nedelk Boyer, and Mary Magnotta, Young Women's Leadership Training Program; Rebecca
Paxton, Kaitlin Young, Danielle Rogers, Katie Sapovchak and Katie Romestan, participants of the Young Women's
Leadership Training Program; John DeDominicis and Joe Abate, members of the Washington County Veterans
Council; Ray Shook, Joseph Graff and George Zibritsky, Denise and Donald Carter, interested citizens; Shelly Jones,
WJPA; Chris Haines, Herald -Standard; Joe Smydo, Observer -Reporter; and Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent.
Chairman Irey called the meeting to order at approximately 2:00 p.m.
Joe Abate led the meeting in prayer.
John DeDominicis of the Washington County Veterans Council said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Irey entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 597 dated July 23, 1998.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that Minute No. 597 be approved as presented.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Attorney Mark Mascara announced that he was present to conduct a TEFRA Public Hearing for the
following projects:
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1st Project
APPLICANT: Falconi Properties
AMOUNT OF PROPOSED INSURANCE: Not to exceed $6,000,000.00
NATURE OF FACILITIES BEING FINANCED: Purchase 29 acres of land and a 600,000 sq. ft.
facility, renovate the existing facility, construct additions, finance closing and other project related
costs primarily for use by Falcon Plastics, Inc., in the manufacture of plastic products.
LOCATION OF FACILITIES BEING FINANCED: Site located at 250 W. Wylie Avenue, Canton
Township, Washington, PA
2nd Project
APPLICANT: Falconi Plastics, Inc.
NATURE OF FACILITIES BEING FINANCED: Purchase equipment and fixtures, finance
infrastructure, closing and other project related costs for use in the manufacture of plastic products.
LOCATION OF FACILITIES BEING FINANCED: Site located at 250 W. Wylie Avenue, Canton
Township, Washington, PA
Attorney Mascara asked for public comments in support or against either project. There were no public
comments. Commissioner Burns noted for the record his public gratitude to the Falconi family for their gesture
of restoring an industry to Washington County.
The Commissioners presented Certificate of Congratulations to Cerdec Corporation for receiving the
Corporate Environmental Achievement Award for outstanding environmental acheivements in the field of ceramics.
award.
Tom Kearns was present to accept the Certificate and commended the employees of Cerdec for achieving this
The Commissioners presented Certificate to Lise Levy of the McGuffey School District for receiving the
Tandy Technology Scholar Award.
Sheila Burcin from Cooperative Extension talked about how Ms. Levy has enhanced the Washington County
Groundwater Festival.
Ms. Levy made comments about the Tandy Award.
The Commissioners presented a Certificate of Congratulations to Jeff Yates and Marc Scott of the Public
Safety Department on behalf of the local Emergency Planning Committee for being recognized by PEMA for
excellance in hazardous material emergency off -site response planning.
The Commissioners expressed recognition to the Young Women's Leadership Training group who were
present in the audience.
Donna Nedelk Boyer introduced the young women who participated in this program.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board that the bid for Medical Supplies be awarded to the following
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vendors for the "per unit costs" submitted in their bid proposals.
Art Snyder Sanitary Supply Co., Uniontown, PA
A-Z Janitorial Supply, Washington, PA
Daycon Products, Inc., Leetsdale, PA
Ecolab, Inc. St. Paul, MN
Jack Frye Sales and Service, Clairton, PA
Liberty Distributors Inc., Tridelphia, PA
Paper Products Company Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
Pitt Chemical and Sanitary Supply Co., Pittsburgh, PA
State Chemical Manufacturing Co., Cleveland, OH
Steris Corporation, St. Louis, MO
Tri-State Hospital Supply, Jeannette, PA
West Penn Chemical, Burgettstown, PA
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 Hemmington Bridge Replacement Project
be awarded to Shallenberger Construction, Inc. of Connellsville, Pa., for the amount set forth in their bid.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that the bid for the Hemmington Bridge Replacement Project
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 One Ton Dump Truck be awarded to
Woltz and Wind Ford, Heidelberg, Pa., for the amount set forth in their bid.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to award the One Ton Dump Truck as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk announced Redevelopment Authority Contract Awards to the following contractors for projects
in Washington County.
Carl Fekula, Inc., of Elizabeth, Pa., for the Lover Jonestown Waterline Project in Fallowfield
Township.
Pompei & Sons, Inc., of Bentleyville, Pa., for the California Central Business District Revitalization
Project - Phase II.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for Rental Vans for the Community Services FITS
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Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above.
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 a Change Order to the Contract
with Lighthouse Electric in the amount of $4,748.00 for the Electrical, Voice and Data Wiring Contract. This
Change Order is for three additional fiber optic cable runs with all accessories to expand the data network.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Change Order to the contract with Lighthouse
Electric as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the to the Board for their consideration and approval an addendum to the lease
agreement with Ellsworth Somerset Volunteer Fire Department for District Justice Thompson's office as follows:
1998 - 2003
$600/month
2003 - 2008
$700/month
2008 - 2013
$800/month
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the foregoing Addendum to the Lease Agreement
with Ellsworth Somerset Volunteer Fire Department.
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 Grant
Application to the Department of Community and Economic Development for the Communities of Opportunity
Grant in the amount of $250,000. The purpose of this grant is for industrial/economic development in Northern
Washington County. This Grant Application requires a resolution authorizing the Chairman to enter into a
contract with the DCED and execute any related documentation on behalf of Washington County.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the submission of the Grant Application to the
DCED 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 a Resolution of Concurrence that
approves the merger of the SPRPC and SPRDC and approves Washington County's membership in the new
organization known as Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission. This Resolution approves the articles of agreement
and bylaws and agrees that Washington County will continue to share in the Commission's local costs in accordance
with a cost sharing formula and annual budget. The Planning Commission is also recommending approval of the
Resolution that authorizes the Chairman to execute related documentation on behalf of Washington County.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Resolution of Concurrence 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. Larry Spahr of the Elections Office to attend an
Election Seminar in Pittsburgh, Pa., on
September 1-3, 1998.
(R) 2. Bonny Levine, Greg Carey and Emil Sasselli of the
Reimbursable Health Center to attend a Life Safety Training Session in
Monroeville, Pa., on August 19, 1998.
(R) 3. Colleen Martos of Highway Safety to attend the PA
Reimbursable Injury Prevention Conference in Harrisburg, Pa., on
September 14-16, 1998.
(0) 4. Stan Rockovich of Adult Probation to attend the CCAP
Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa., on August 3-5, 1998.
(R) 5. Denise Booker, Shellie Dubbs and Shannon Smith of Adult
Probation to attend Megan's Law/DNA Testing meeting in
in Pittsburgh, Pa., on August 4, 1998.
8. Robert Callen of Economic Development to meet with officials
for a possible development in Washington County.
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 an Agreement with Patricia Ludwin
to comply with State Regulations for a Medical Records Administrator to supervise Washington County Health
Center's Medical Records Department. The term of this Agreement is from July, 1998 until December, 1999 at a
rate of $18.00 per hour not to exceed the sum of $3,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Patricia Ludwin as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
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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 Allegheny and
Chesapeake Physical Therapists, Inc. to provide rehabilitation services of physical therapy, occupational therapy and
speech/language pathology according to the list of submitted rates for the period of July 1, 1998 to June 30, 2001
unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with Allegheny and Chesapeake
Physical Therapists, 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 Fiscal 1998/99 Provider Agreements
with the following Day Care providers.
Linda Lee Huff, Clarksville Donna Sobczak, Monongahela
Mary Ann Clutter, Washington April Martin, Coal Center
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Day Care Provider Agreements as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the payment of invoices from
Julian J. Fine in the amount of $50.00 and Joseph B. Koval in the amount of $50.00 for services incurred for the
appraisal of two vacant parcels in Chartiers Township.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the payment to Julian J. Fine and Joseph B. Koval
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the transfer of County
property located in Chartiers Township to the Washington County Redevelopment Authority.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the transfer of County property to the Washington
County Redevelopment Authority.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Deputy Controller Namie opened and read the following bids:
PRINTED ENVELOPES AND STATIONERY
1. Badzik Printing Service, Inc.
799 Meldon Avenue
Donora, PA 15033
Amount of bid on a per item basis
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Consolidated Graphic Communications
600 Old Pond Road - Suite 501
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Amount of bid on a per item basis
A Cashier's Check in the amount of $2,500.00 accompanied the bid.
3. Masters Ink
123 Adams Avenue
Box 655
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Amount of bid on a per item basis
A Bid Bond in the amount of $2,500.00 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.
There being no further business, Chairman Irey declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 2:35 p.m.
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