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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 601
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, September 17, 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 J.
Bracken Burns, Sr., Diana L. Irey and Scott H. Fergus. Also being present: Michelle Miller, Chief Clerk; Solicitor
Jim McCune; Assistant Solicitor Jill Devine; Linda Belcher, Secretary; Bill McGowen, Director of Administration;
Marcia Barna and Sue Orrick, Commissioner's Office; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Bob Umstead,
Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Todd Hammond, Sheriff's Office;
Debbie Bardella, Recorder of Deeds; Phyllis Ranko Matheney, Prothonotary; Franics King, Treasurer; George
Eckert, member of Forty and Eight, S.W. District Cheminot and Chef DeGare of Voiture 676 and member of the
Washington County Veterans Council; Attorney Bill Allison, Community Projects Committee Chairman of the
Washington County Bar Association; Kathy Sabol, member of the Washington Bar Association; Mary Ann Ostovic
and Nancy Brown, members of the National Pike Chapter National Society Daughters of American Revolution;
Larry and Mary Ann Anselmino and Dee Laabs, interested citizens; Keith Sparbanie, Mayor of West Alexander
Borough; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Kathy Warco, Observer -Reporter; Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent; and Tom
Krukowsky, CUTV.
Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Commissioner Irey led the meeting in prayer.
George Eckert said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Burns began the meeting with good news. He stated that he and Commissioner Fergus attended
the Trinity East School to witness an exciting and moving moment in Washington County. He stated that Ms.
Yvonne Beverina Weaver was only one of four teachers in Pennsylvania and 166 teachers out of 3 million in America
to be recognized by the Milken Foundation as an outstanding educator. He further stated that the Board of
Commissioners is extremely proud to count Ms. Weaver as a Washington County resident.
Chairman Burns entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 600 dated September 3, 1998.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that Minute No. 600 be approved as presented.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Burns entertained a motion to amend Minute No. 598 dated August 6, 1998 to reflect the transfer
of County property located in Chartiers Township should be to the Washington County Industrial Development
Corporation instead of the Washington County Redevelopment Authority.
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, amending Minute No. 598 dated August 6, 1998 as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Attorney Bill Allison, Chairman of the Community Projects Committee of the Washington County Bar
Association, congratulated the Washington County Employees for winning the challenge between the Bar
Association and the Washington County Employees. He thanked everyone for their particiaption in the Blood
Drive Challenge that was held on September 9, 1998.
The Commissioners presented a Proclamation declaring the week of September 17-21, 1998, as
"CONSTITUTION WEEK" in Washington County.
Mary Ann Ostovic and Nancy Brown accepted the Proclamation and made comments.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Robert Umstead of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval a Resolution for Program Amendments and Budget Revisions for the Community Development Block
Grant Program.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the foregoing Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
RECESS FOR PHOTOS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Commissioner Fergus extended a warm welcome to Commissioner Burns as Chairman of the Board of
Commissioners and stated that he looks forward to working with him.
Commissioner Fergus also sent congratulations to Ms. Weaver winning the Milken Foundation National
Educator award.
QLD BUSINESS
Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board that the bid for Meat be awarded to the following vendors
based on the "per unit" cost:
Alliant Foods, Freedom. PA
Green Valley Packing, Claysville, PA
Sysco Foods, Harmony, PA
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that the foregoing bid be awarded to above mentioned vendors.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board that the bid for Highway PaDot Signs be rejected and
requested authorization for the Chief Clerk to readvertise for said bids.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that the bid for Highway Signs be rejected and readvertised as
per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board that the bid for HVAC Maintenance be extended with
Pittsburgh Trane through December 31, 1998.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to extend the bid for Produce as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk announced the following Redevelopment contract awards:
1. El Grande Industries, Inc. of Monessen for the West Bethlehem Street Reconstruction Project
2. Lawn Kare Landscaping of Uniontown for the California Technology Park Landscaping
Project in the Borough of California
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with BI Incorporated
for the purpose of software licensing and maintenance for electronic monitoring equipment at a cost of $10,752 for
the period of November 1, 1998 through October 31, 1999.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Agreement with BI Incorporated as per above.
Roll call taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Emergency Purchase from the
Purchasing Office in the amount of $6,600 with Interstate Building and Construction to repair leaks at the
Courthouse. This purchase falls under the definition of an emergency condition as defined in the Model
Procurement Code.
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Emergency Purchase as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the to the Board for their consideration and approval the submission of a PCCD
Grant in the amount of $182,532 for the continuation of funding for the period of 1999 to 2001. This Grant
requires no County match and would be used to fund salaries, supplies and operating expenses of the program.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the submission of the PCCD Grant as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests:
(0) 1. John Marshall of Human Resources to attend a Seminar and
Client Forum in Scottsdale, AZ on October 14-16, 1998.
(0) 2. Kathy Ross of Public Safety to attend a Datamatics TC-1
User Conference in Edison, NJ on October 8-9, 1998.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the foregoing travel requests.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the ratification of an Agreement
with GeoMechanics, Inc. to provide geotechnical inspection services at the construction site of the Alzheimer's Unit
at the Washington County Health Center. The estimated cost of this Agreement is $11,000.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the ratification of the Agreement with
GeoMechanics, Inc. as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk recommended to the Board the appointment of Joseph Femiani to the Tax Appeal Board,
effective September 16, 1998 at a rate of $1007.47 per month.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the appointment of Joseph Femiani to the Tax
Appeal Board.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk recommended the appointment of Lue Ann Pawlick, a current board member of the Washington
County Public Participation Panel (SPRPQ to fill the vacant unexpired term of Vice Chairman, effective
September 17, 1998.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving appointment of Lue Ann Pawlick as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the installation of cable television
satellite system with The Sound Station of Cokeburg, PA at a cost of $4,850 for the Washington County Health
Center.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the installation of cable television for the
Washington County Health Center as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the addition of the Association of
Power Engineers to the approved list of County Associations.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Association of Power Engineers to the approved
list of County Associations.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the purchase of computer hardware
to enhance the Washington County Transportation Program's fully coordinated service delivery system. The total
purchase price of this hardware is $32,548. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will fully fund this
equipment purchase.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the purchase of computer hardware to enhance the
Washington County Transportation Program as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Children and Youth
Services FY 1998/99 Purchase of Service Agreements.
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George Jr. Preventative Aftercare - $ 40,000
CATY In -Home Services - $130,000
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Purchase of Service Agreements as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Day Care Provider Agreements for
FY 1998/99 with the following providers.
Happy Face Learning Center, McMurray Nancy Heisler, Bethel Park
Diane White, Fredericktown Michele's Day Care, Inc., Pittsburgh
Roberta Lilley, Claysville Robin Adams, Washington
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Day Care Provider Agreements for
FY 1998/99.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Change Order No. 1 to the
construction contract with Cast & Baker Corportation for additional work on the Runway 27 Safety Area
Improvement and Fuel Farm Relocation Project. This work includes fencing, additional clearing and grubbing and
pipe and select borrow material required to fill the area designated for the partial taxiway relocation.
Recommendation and final approval is contingent upon written concurrence by the FAA and the PaDOT Bureau of
Aviation.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving Change Order No. 1 with Cast & Baker
Corporation as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, 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.
1. Gary H. & Tara L. Gray (1998 County Tax)
1000 West Pike Street
Houston, PA 15342
District: Chartiers Township
Parcel No. 170-016-03-01-0016-00
Total amount: $305.83
S.S. No. 202-44-9808
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2. Neil Gelotti
R. D. #1, Box 153
Fayette City, PA 15438
District: California Borough
Parcel No. 080-044-00-00-0003-00
Total amount: $199.24
S.S. No. 206-42-1905
3. George Rauch
227 Sienna Trail
Venetia, PA 15367
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-008-02-00-0022-15
540-008-02-00-0022-16
Total amount: $74.38
S.S. No. 205-24-2632
4. John E. Jr. & Jacqueline D. Sala
100 Eagle Lane
New Eagle, PA 15067
District: New Eagle Borough
Parcel No. 480-027-00-00-0001-01
Total amount: $169.16
S. S. No. 194-44-0738
5. Prashant G. & Sheetal P. Gosai
230 Williams Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel No. 520-013-20-00-0003-00
Total amount: $212.08
S.S. No. 345-66-7394
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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There being no further business, Chairman Irey declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:55 p.m.
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