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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 622
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, July 22, 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; Jim
McCune, Solicitor; Jill Devine, Assistant Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Secretary; Karen Franks, Planning Commission;
Deputy Controller Mike Namie; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Deputy Sheriff Todd Hammond; Nancy Bielawski and
Toni Katchmark, Purchasing Department; Harry Sabatasse, Linn Hamilton and John Rotherham, interested
citizens; Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent; Mike Taylor, Weirton Dailey Times; and Jim Jefferson, WJPA.
Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m.
Chairman Burns led the meeting with a prayer.
Robert Sepesey said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Burns stated that in lieu of a Memorial Book for the Kennedy family, citizens should consider a
donation to the Special Olympics.
Chairman Burns entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 621 dated July 8, 1999.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that Minute No. 621 be approved.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
(3) USED SEVEN PASSENGER VANS AND (2) RECONDITIONED POLICE CRUSIERS
Deputy Controller Namie opened and read the following bids:
1. Jim Crivelli Chevrolet, Inc.
McKees Rocks Plaza
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
One Used 7-Passenger Van
Model Chevrolet Lumina APV . -,4 400.40
Notary and Title Fees $ 1 �8.50
One Used 7-Passenger Van
Model Ford Aerostar Extended Wagon?j4C0_00
Notary and Title FeesOR.S�
A Cashier's Check in the amount of $2,901.70 accompa: ied the bid.
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2. Mosside Specialty Cars
102 Centralia Street
Wall, PA 15148
Reconditioned Police Cruiser
Model '96 Ford Crown Victoria $13.500.00
Mileage 92,000
Reconditioned Police Cruiser
Model '95 Ford Crown Victoria $12.500.00
Mileage 75,000
Reconditioned Police Cruiser
Model '94 Chevrolet Caprice $12.000.00
Mileage 88,000
Solicitor McCune noted these bids would be awarded at the end of the meeting in order to give the
perspective office and Purchasing Department an opportunity to review them.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, made comments regarding a possible "conflict of interest" with the Board
of Commissioners accepting contributions from a taxpayer that may be involved in a land acquisition with the
county. He noted that the taxpayer owes the county delinquent taxes. Mr. Sabatasse requested any Board member
to abstain from future votes on this particular -land acquisition if he/she have accepted contributions from this
indiviudal. Mr. Sabatasse asked for a response to his comments in writing or through the news media or stated he
may report this to the Ethics Commission.
Commissioner Irey stated she will ask Solicitor McCune for his opinion on whether this constitutes a conflict
of interest.
Linn Hamilton a retired dairy farmer stated he was calling for the end of tax abatement for large
corporations locating in Washington County. He noted the working class and small farmers need any financial
relief the County Commissioners can bestow upon them.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Steve Wiencek of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Resolution for the Disposition of Parcel No. 18C in Southpointe to B & B Investments, Inc. for development of an
office building.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the foregoing Resolution.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk made available News Releases for the following projects:
1. The sale of parcel no. 18C in Southpointe
2. Contract award to Penn Transportation Services, Inc. for the Corporate Drive Construction
and Site Improvements Project, Phase II, in Southpointe
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the renewal of Worker's
Compensation Insurance with Reliance National Company under a large deductible plan for the period of August 1,
1999 to July 31, 2000 at an annual premium of $224,850. Also, it is requested that Claims Management services be
provided by Phico Services Company and medical case management services be provided by Judy Meals at $40 per
hour plus .31 cents mileage, 50 cents fax and telephone expense and by the Washington Hospital Occupational
Medical Center at a cost of $45 per hour.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Worker's Compensation Insurance 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 Reimbursement Agreement with
PADOT for grant funding through the Transportation Equity Act for the construction of the Panhandle Trial. The
total grant allocation is $565,666 and the total project cost is $640,665. The county in kind match is $75,000. Also,
it is requested that a Resolution be adopted authorizing the Chair to execute documents on behalf of the County.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Reimbursement Agreement with PADOT 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 Letter of Intent to the
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to participate in the year 2000 Gypsy Moth
Suppression Program. This Letter of Intent would make the Conservation District eligible for funding for
computer equipment if it becomes available.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Letter of Intent for the Gypsy Moth Suppression
Program as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Change Orders for the Health
Center with the following contractors:
1. Lighthouse Electric - $25,104.76 for the addition of the phone system, television wiring and
cable system
2. Crump, Inc. - $676.50 to stiffen up the wing walls in patient rooms
3. Claysworth Mechanical - $3,302.00 for the gas line and water line change in relation to the
generator
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the foregoing Change Orders for the Health
Center.
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 an Addendum to the Medical
Assistance Transportation Program Pre -Expenditure Plan for the period of July 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999 in the
amount of $427,077. This is due to year-end reconciliations by the State and will allow payment for final
reimbursement for the fiscal year.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Addendum to the Medical Assistance
Transportation Program Pre -Expenditure Plan 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 Provider Agreements for fiscal
year 99/2000 for the following providers of the Mental Health Supportive Housing Program through the Human
Services Department:
Connect, Inc. (Safe Haven) $18,000
SW PA American Red Cross
(Supportive Housing Program) $100,000
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Provider Agreements with the following
providers of the Mental Health Supportive Housing Program 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 an Addendum to the contract with
Abraxas Youth Center for the Children and Youth Services to add shelter services at a per diem rate of $190.00.
This addendum does not increase the contract maximum.
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Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Addendum to the contract with
Abraxas Youth Center.
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 the following Child Care
Information Services Agreements for fiscal year 1999/2000.
Ludwina Scott, Washington
Tracey McIntyre, McDonald
John M. Tarr, Jr. , Marianna
Stephanie Walker, Washington
Christine Minkus, Donora
Daryl Tolliver, Clairton
Stephanie Jones, Brownsville
Tina Howard, Washington
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Child Care Information Services Agreements 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 the endorsement of the Washington
Greene Behavioral Health Services Mental Retardation Plan for fiscal year 2000/2001.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving and endorsing the Washington Greene Behavioral
Health Services Mental Retardation Plan.
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 an Adult Probation Grant in Aid
application to be submitted to the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole in the amount of $464,000 for the
purpose of reimbursing eligible salaries.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the submission of the Grant in Aid application for
Adult Probation 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 a Loan Pool Resolution, upon final
approval of the Solicitor, which gives the intent of Washington County to borrow up to 10 million dollars to make
loans available in amounts less than one million dollars to municipalities and authorities. This loan pool will
provide the same benefits and economies to small borrowers that larger borrowers have from the loan pool. This
will be a self-liquidating debt.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Loan Pool Resolution as per above.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
,Chief Clerk announced the Agenda Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 4, 1999 has been rescheduled
to 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 5, 1999. The Board of Commissioners meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. on
Thursday, August 5, 1999 instead of 10:00 a.m. The Retirement Board Meeting will begin after the Agenda meeting
on August 5, 1999.
Chairman Burns announced the Children and Youth Services Department was recently recognized for their
successful Adoption Program which had an increase from 6 adoptions to 31 in the past year. Mr. Burns gave
recognition to Laura Borish for her dedicated work in this program.
OPENING OF BIDS
Deputy Controller Namie opened and read the following bids:
FIREARMS
1. Pennsylvania Police Supply, Inc.
P.O. Box 249
Chalk Hill, PA 15421
New Firearms
Trade in Price
.38 Special Colt
Colt Trooper
.357 Smith & Wesson
.38 Smith & Wesson
9MM Glock
Less Total Trade In
each $378.50 x 40 = $15.140.00
each
$100.00
x 1 =
$100.00
each
$175.00
x 1 =
$175.00
each
$170.00
x 15
= $2.550.00
each
$100.00
x 1
= $100.00
each
$310.00
x 5
= $1.550.00
Total bid () Trade in Allowance
$(4,475.00)
$10,665.00
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2. Markl Supply Company
4029 Perrysville Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15214
New Firearms
Trade In Price
.38 Special Colt
Colt Trooper
.357 Smith & Wesson
.38 Smith & Wesson
9MM Glock
Less Total Trade In
each $385.49 x 40 = $15.419.60
each
$165.00
x 1
= $165.00
each
$110.00
x 1
= $110.00
each
$147.00
x 15
= $2.205.00
each
$196.00
x 1
= $196.00
each
$277.00
x 5
= $1.385.00
Total Bid () Trade in allowance
$(4,061.00)
$11,358.60
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to table the bids for Firearms for review.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
KITCHEN AND HOUSEKEEPING SUPPLIES
1. Jack Fry Sales & Service
104 Cherry Street
Clairton, PA 15025
Total amount of bid: $9,694.00
An Official Check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Central Poly Corporation
19 West 21' Street
Linden, NJ 07036
Total amount of bid: $14.196.05
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. Steris Corporation
5035 Manchester Road
St. Louis, MO 63110
Total amount of bid: $19.496.63
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
4. Allied Supply Co., Inc
4001 Kennett Pike, Suite 134
Wilmington, DE 19807
Total amount of bid: $18,260.03
Solicitor McCune noted this bid was accompanied with a 5% Bid Bond and not the required
10% Bid Bond, therefore, would be rejected.
5. Daycon Products, Inc.
Buncher Commerce Park
Leetsdale, PA 15056
Total amount of bid: $49.326.75
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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6. Paper Products Company, Inc.
36 Terminal Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Total amount of bid: $107.000.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
7. Sagar Enterprises
P.O. Box 684
Carnegie, PA 15106
Total amount of bid: $18.525.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
8. A-Z Janitorial Supply
40 Berry Road
Washington, PA 15301
Total'amount of bid: $4.304.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
9. Liberty Distributors
P.O. Box 498
Rt. 40 East
Triadelphia, WV 26059
Total amount of bid: $49.782.28
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
10. Maica Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 91159
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Total amount of bid: $59.722.89
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
11. Pitt Chemical & Sanitary Supply Co.
2537 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Total amount of bid: $72.551.80
Solicitor McCune noted this bid was accompanied with a 5% Bid Bond and not the required
10% Bid Bond, therefore, would be rejected.
12. Ecolab, Inc.
370 Wabasha Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
Total amount of bid: $65.348.92
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
13. Calgon Corporation
P.O. Box 1346
Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Total amount of bid: $10.224.66
Solicitor McCune noted this bid was accompanied with a company check and not the required
Cashier's or Certified Check, therefore, would be rejected.
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14. Grainger
201 RIDC Park West
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
Total amount of bid: ver unit cost
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
15. Art Snyder Sanitary Supply Co.
54 Arch Street, P.O Box 2143
Uniontown, PA 15401
Total amount of bid: $165,000.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
16. Interboro Packaging Corporation
114 Bracken Road
Montgomery, NY 12549.2600
Total amount of bid: $16,253.08
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
17. Tri-State Hospital Supply
Claridge & Spring Valley Roads
Jeannette, PA 15644
Total amount of bid: $35.478.75
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded Mrs. Irey, to table the foregoing bids for review.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board the bids for Law Enforcement Uniforms be awarded to the
following vendors:
Sheriff's Department - Northeastern Uniforms, Pittsburgh - $78,531.70
Correctional Facility - Petrocelli Uniform, Bridgeville - $47,572.75
9-1-1 Center - Petrocelli Uniform, Bridgeville - $13,860.50
Solicitor McCune noted the Sheriff's allowance would be lowered by approximately $35,000 if the
Sheriff does not receive the state grants he has planned for in his list of requirements. Also, Sheriff
Maggi will expend this fund at a rate/amount that will keep him within his budget for the year.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, awarding the Law Enforcement Uniforms bid as per above.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board the bid for Three (3) Used Seven Passenger and Two (2)
Reconditioned Police Cruisers be awarded as follows:
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(2) Used 7-Passenger Van awarded to Jim Crivelli Chevrolet, Inc. for the amounts set forth in their bid
Reconditioned Police Cruiser awarded to Mosside Specialty Cars for two (2) Ford Crown Victorias for
the amounts set forth in their bid
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to award the foregoing bids.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, 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 property tax:
1. Bearings, Inc. (1999 County Tax)
3600 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-010-00-00-0008-33
Total amount: $258.02
2. Joanne C. & Douglas L. Sikora (1999 County Tax)
%Bell Federal
532 Lincoln Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
District: Peters Township
Parcel No: 540-006-15-00-0001-00
Total amount: $24.17
Tax I.D. #25-479388
3. William & Mary McDaid (1999 County Tax)
43 Old Monongahela Pike
Eighty Four, PA 15330
District: Somerset Township
Parcel No. 580-001-02-00-0022-00
Total amount: $34.44
S. S. No. 200-14-0516
4. J E K Construction Company (1999 County Tax)
1370 Washington Pike, Suite 304
Bridgeville, PA 15017
District: Fallowfield Township
Parcel No. 320-014-00-00-0017-00
Total amount: $55.64
Tax I.D. #25-1058109
5. Paul Ciaffoni Estate (1999 County Tax)
30 East Beau Street, Suite 325
Washington, PA 15301
District: McDonald Borough
Parcel No. 470-011-00-05-0003-00
470-011-00-05-0004-OOA
Total amount: $51.46
6. Steven Westover (1999 County Tax)
%Pennwood Savings Bank
125 Market Street
Kittanning, PA 16201
District: Chartiers Township
Parcel No. 170-016-12-00-0017-00
Total amount: $91.34
S. S. No. 165-48-9815
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7. Russell W. Elliot Jr. & Judith Rasel
649 Marianna Lone Pine Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: West Bethlehem Township
Parcel No. 660-025-00-03-0014-00
Total amount: $38.07
S. S. No. 179-30-1218
8. John & Joanna Carbonara
313 Fox Run Drive
Venetia, PA 15367
District: Peters Township
Parcel No: 540-005-19-00-0003-00
Total amount: $64.08
S. S. No. 175-56-2859
9. Crown Communications, Inc.
375 Southpointe Boulevard
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-010-00-00-0008-39
Total amount: $2.345.28
10. Jeffrey M. Umbel
150 Grandview Way
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Fallowfield Township
Parcel No. 320-010-00-00-0059-03
Total amount: $151.93
S. S. No. 197-34-6425
11. Roger L. & Jennifer L. Kies
205 Third Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: McDonald Borough
Parcel No. 470-005-00-02-0006-00
Total amount: $5.39
12. Robyn Harden
203 Boone Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: East Finley Township
Parcel No. 270-020-00-00-0005-00
Total amount: $13.34
13. North American Mortgage Corp.
231 East Avenue
Albion, New York 14411
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel No. 520-001-16-00-0026-00
Total amount: $15.32
14. Edward Jr. & Leslie Massengall
616 Best Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District: Canton Township
Parcel No. 120-010-09-99-0616-OOT
Total amount: $16.76
S. S. No. 159-40-8715
15. Debra L. Tonti
P.O. Box 221
Muse, PA 15350
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-009-02-03-0001-00
Total amount: $107.92
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16. Richard Creehan
532 Lincoln Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-001-00-00-0068-04
Total amount: $390.18
Tax I.D. #25-479388
17. G. E. Capital Mortgage
Loan #13475082
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-002-00-00-0040-19F
Total amount: $246.38
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Appraisal Contract with
Dan McGowan and Company regarding the pending Cooper Electric Company tax appeal. It was noted the
County would pay its proportional share of the cost of the appraisal.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Appraisal Contract with Dan McGowan and
Company as per above.
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
10:50 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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ATTEST:
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