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Minute No. 612
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, March 4, 1999
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; Pat
McCune, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Secretary; Marcia Barna, Secretary; Bill McGowen, Director of Administration;
Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Mike Namie, Deputy Controller; Francis King, Treasurer; Shirley Coleman,
Carol Rossi, Linda Sopiak, Helen Horwath, Loretta Lee, Claudia Hargrove, employees of the Treasurer's Office;
Bob Rizor, Certified Nurses Aid at the Washington County Health Center; Chuck Pollacci, Director of Veteran's
Affairs; Jeff Yates, Director of Public Safety; Rodger Young, Washington County Firemen's Association; Linda
Zidek, R.N., President EMS Council; Corina Crumrine, Telecommunications Officer; Captain Blyde, City of
Washington Police Department; Mike Stack, Communications Director, American Red Cross; Cassie Dunn, Branch
Administrator American Red Cross; Debbie McGowen, Case Manager of Mental Health; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Joe
Smydo, Observer -Reporter; and Chris Haines, Herald Standard and various bidders.
Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m.
Bob Rizor led the meeting in prayer.
Chuck Pollacci said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Burns entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 611 dated February 18, 1999.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that Minute No. 611 be approved.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS I-
The Commissioners adopted a Proclamation declaring March 14-20, 1999, as SREmergcncy Se,. -vices Week".
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey -Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Jeff Yates, Director of Public Safety. Mr. Yates made brief
comments and introduced Rodger Young, Linda Zidek, R.N., Corina Crumrine and Captain Blyde, all members of
an emergency service organization in Washington County.
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The Commissioners adopted a Proclamation declaring March, 1999 as "American Red Cross Month".
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.
Cassie Dunn thanked the Commissioners for their continued support to the American Red Cross and
introduced staff members Mike Stack and Debbie McGowen.
The Commissioners presented a plaque of Congratulations and Appreciation to Shirley Coleman who will be
retiring from County government as an employee of the Treasurer's Office with twenty three years of service.
Treasurer King thanked Ms. Coleman for her years of dedication involving work with the Treasurer's Office.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board that the bid for the Bailey Covered Bridge Project be awarded
to Atlas Railroad Construction Company for the amount set forth in their bid.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, awarding the bid for the Bailey Covered Bridge 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 Natural Gas be tabled for further review.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to table the bid for Natural Gas for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns- Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk announced the following News Release:
1. Redevelopment Authority contract award to Bruce & Merrilees Electric Company for the
Fourth Street and Chess Street Traffic Signalization Project in the City of Monongahela
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the costs of $606.74 associated with
the Juvenile Court Advisory Board annual dinner meeting, scheduled for April 21, 1999.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the costs associated with the Juvenile Court
Advisory Board dinner.
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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 upgrade of court and court
associated software needed to implement Facts 5 at the cost of $3,115.00 for 35 licenses.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the upgrade of associated software for the Facts 5 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 selection Monaloh
Basin Engineers to conduct the 1999 Bridge Inventory and Inspection Program for Washington County. This is
contingent upon successful negotiation of the engineering contract and PennDOT concurrence. The funding ratio
for this program is 80% PennDOT and 20% liquid fuels.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving Monaloh Basin Engineers to conduct the 1999
Bridge Inventory and Inspection Program as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ferus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Change Order No. 2 to the
construction contract with Cedar Creek Construction in the amount of $8,331.39. This Change Order represents
the supply and installation of additional timbers, additional class two excavation, modification of beam seats,
additional bottom chord protection, a modification to the steel fabrication for Letherman Bridge and the extension
of the contract time period. PennDOT has reviewed and concurs with the Change Order. It was noted that this is
funded 100% by PennDOT.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving Change Order No. 2 with Cedar Creek
Construction 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 authorization to cosponsor a series of
concerts throughout the County each summer with the Tri-County Federation of Musicians. The County's
allocation to cosponsor these concerts is $2,436.
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the authorization to cosponsor summer concerts
with the Tri-County Federation of Musicians 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 transfer of funds to various
General Fund departments following the agreement with SEIU. These transfers also reflect the change in 1999
health insurance rates that were approved at the last meeting by the Board of Commissioners.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the budget transfers to various General Fund
departments 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 a decrease in the allowable mileage
rate from 32.5 cents to 31 cents, effective April 1, 1999 due to the IRS decreasing the highest allowable mileage rate.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the decrease in the mileage rate according to the IRS
standards as per above.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization for David Suski,
President and CFO of the Washington Greene County Job Training Agency, to enter into the Career Link/Team
PA facility operating agreement in Greene County on behalf of Washington County residents.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded Mr. Fergus, authorizing David Suski to enter into the Career Link/Team PA
Facility Operating Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a bid from Slagle's for the casework
in the newly renovated Activities Department. The cost of this project is $14,100.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the bid to Slagle's for casework as per above.
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Roll call vote:
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 with
the following contractors:
Jodi Clendenen, New Eagle
Loretta Carl, Scenery Hill
Pam Riggans, Amity
Senaida Sanchez, Washington
John Tender, Washington
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Day Care Provider 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 Addendums to Children and Youth
Purchase of Service Agreements with the following providers:
Auberle - increase contract amount from $55,000 to $270,000
PA Mentor - allow emergency respite care at a rate of $99 per day
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the foregoing Addendums for Children and Youth
Services.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk recommended to the Board the appointment of Lee Brown and Patrick Campbell to the Tourist
Promotion Board for the period of March 4, 1999 to June 30, 2001 and the appointment of Marcy Tudor to the
Board, effective March 4, 1999 to June 30, 2000.
Board.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, appointing the foregoing individuals to the Tourist Promotion
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief Clerk made the following announcements:
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1. The final Y2K Outreach session for all County municipalities, authorities, school districts,
police, fire and emergency medical services is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, 1999 at
6:00 p.m. in the public meeting room of Courthouse Square Building
2. The Parks Department is requesting public input on its comprehensive parks and recreation
study. The following meetings are scheduled and opened to the public for this purpose:
Tuesday, March 9, 1999 Courthouse Square Building 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 11, 1999 Claysville Community Center 7:00 p.m.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, 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. Lewis Anderson
481 Oak Spring Road
Marianna, PA 15345
District: West Bethlehem Township
Parcel No. 660-023-09-99-0018-00
Total amount: $21.10
S. S. No. 195-64-6714
2. David & Jo Ellyn Lesneski
241 Nine Eighty Road
McDonald, PA 15057
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-001-00-00-0038-01
Total amount: $49.74
S. S. No. 186-52-0895
3. Jack Tarolli
4481 Henderson Road
Hickory, PA 15340
District: Mt. Pleasant Township
Parcel No. 460-007-00-00-0006-00
Total amount: $107.05
S. S. No. 170-32-1087
4. Peter & Darlene Marie Error
Box 61
Cokeburg, PA 15324
District: Cokeburg Borough
Parcel No: 200-003-00-04-0016-04
Total amount: $54.21
S. S. No. 161-32-1327
5. Arlene L. Peszko
22 Round Top Drive
Finleyville, PA 15332
District: Union Township
Parcel No. 640-002-09-99-0295-OOT
Total amount: $8.56
6. Philip E. Marnell
6 Rodeo Drive
Finleyville, PA 15332
District: Union Township
Parcel No: 640-002-09-00-0301-OOT
Total amount: $6.33
(1998 County Tax)
(1998 County Tax)
(1998 County Tax)
(1993 thru 1997 County Tax)
(1999 County Tax)
(1999 County Tax)
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7. Robert Taylor
Box 22
Scenery Hill, PA 15360
District: North Bethlehem Township
Parcel No. 490-014-09-0030-02
Total amount: $32.10
S. S. No. 174-48-9902
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
(1998 County Tax)
Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
MEAT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
1. Alliant Food Service
2500 Lovi Road
Freedom, PA 15042-9394
Total amount of bid: $15.154.60
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Gordon Food Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 1787
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-1787
Total amount of bid: $17.000.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. Green Valley Packing
2992 Green Valley Road
Claysville, PA 15323
Total amount of bid: $18.471.20
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. Sysco Food Services of Pittsburgh, Inc.
One Whitney Drive
Harmony, PA 16037
Total amount of bid: $13.612.80
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the foregoing bids for review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns- Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR THE HEALTH CENTER AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
1. Red Line Medical Supply, Inc.
8121 10`h Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Total amount of bid: $38,871.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. King Koil
P.O. Box 88
Old Forge, PA 18518
Total amount of bid: $11,490.00
A Cashier's Check in the amount of $1,149.00 accompanied the bid.
3. C & A Scientific Co., Inc.
7241 Gabe Court
Manassas, VA 20109
Total amount of bid: $2.422.96
It was noted that the required Bid Bond or Certified Check did not accompany the bid,
therefore, the bid would be rejected.
4. Ecolab, Inc.
370 Wabasha Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Total amount of bid: aooroximately $50,500.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
5. Paper Products Company, Inc.
36 Terminal Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Total amount of bid: $6,871.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
6. Dixon -Shane Drug Company
256 Geiger Road
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Total amount of bid: $62.048.63
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
7. Standard Textile Co., Inc.
One Knollcrest Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45222
Total amount of bid: $17,933.95
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
8. Tri-State Hospital Supply
Claridge & Spring Valley Roads
Jeannette, PA 15644
Total amount of bid: $73.702.34
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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9. Hill -Rom Company, Inc.
1069 State Route 46E
Batesville, IN 47006-9167
Total amount of bid: $18.720.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
9. Owens & Minor
One Stuart Plaza
Greensburg, PA 15601
Total amount of bid: $395.970.14
A bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
10. Bellco Drug Corporation
101 East Hoffman Avenue
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Total amount of bid: $3.000.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
11. Druzak Medical, Inc.
200 First Street
Ambridge, PA 15003
Total amount of bid: $32.666.38
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
12. Mercy Surgical Dressing Group, Inc.
One West Pike Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Total amount of bid: $245.000.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
13. The Burrows Company
230 W. Palatine Road
Wheeling, IL 60090
Total amount of bid: $220.000.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the foregoing bids for review.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
WATER PIT INSTALLATION
1. Newman Plumbing, Inc.
135 Neather Croft Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Total amount of bid: $18,200.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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2. Bruno Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
65 Campbell Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $29.895.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. James E. Huckestein, Inc.
200 Poplar Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
Total amount of bid: $17,727.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
4. W. G. Tomko & Sons, Inc.
859 Missionary Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Total amount of bid: $15.900.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
5. McKean Plumbing & Heating Supply Co., Inc.
468 West Chestnut Street
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $23.595.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
6. Ray Maggi Construction, Inc.
1200 E. National Pike
Scenery Hill, PA 15360
Total amount of bid: $19.863.74
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
7. B. Pepenella Company
636 E. McMurray Road
McMurray, PA 15317
Total amount of bid: $13,500.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the foregoing bids for review.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
JOINT MUNICIPAL PURCHASING - SUMMER
1. U. S. Municipal Supply, Inc.
P.O. Box 574
Huntingdon, PA 16652
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
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2. Commercial Asphalt Products Company
2200 Springfield Pike
Connellsville, PA 15425
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
3. Commercial Stone Co., Inc.
2200 Springfield Pike
Connellsville, PA 15425
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
4. Chemung Supply Corporation
P.O. Box 527, Route 14
Elmira, NY 14902
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
5. Walsh Equipment, Inc.
P.O. Box 430, Route 422 West
Butler, PA 16003.0430
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
6. Coolspring Stone Supply, Inc.
P.O. Box 1328
Uniontown, PA 15401
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
7. Pioneer Mid -Atlantic, Inc.
400 Industrial Blvd.
New Kensington, PA 15068
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
8. Golden Eagle Construction Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 945
Uniontown, PA 15401
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
9. Culverts, Inc.
Pittsburgh Avenue
Coraopolis, PA 15108
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
10. Del -Sir Supply, Inc.
660 W. Pike Street
Meadowlands, PA 15347
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
11. The Lane Construction Corporation
965 East Main Street
Meriden, CT 06450
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
12. Guttman Oil Company
200 Speers Street
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
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13. D. Worthington Sales Associates, Inc.
P.O. Box 172
Presto, PA 15142
It was noted that the required Bid Bond or Certified Check did not accompany the bid,
therefore, this bid would be rejected.
14. A & H Equipment Company
1124 McLaughlin Run Road
Bridgeville, PA 15017
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
15. Zappi Oil
44 Bridge Street
Washington, PA 15301
A Certified Check in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid
16. Vulcan Signs
P.O. Box 1850
Foley, AL 36536
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
17. Russell Standard Corporation
2 Prestley Road, P.O. Box 479
Bridgeville, PA 15017
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
18. Agway Energy Products, LLC
P.O. Box 4852
Syracuse, NY 13221
A Bid Bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the foregoing bids for review.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Burns declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
10:45 a.m.
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