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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 625 - 9-2-1999 - COMMISSIONER480 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 625 `Washington County Commissioners Washington, VA, September 2, 1999 The Washington County Board of Commissioners met in regular sessi,-sn in, the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Diana L. Irey and Scott H. Fergus. Absent being: Commissioner J. Bracken Burns Sr. Also being present: Michelle Miller, Chief Clerk; Jim McCune, Solicitor; Bill McGowen, Director of Administration; Jill Devine, Assistant Solicitor; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Deputy Controller Mike Namie; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Chief Deputy John Rheel; Ken Barna, Director of Revenue; Sue Orrick, Commissioner's Office; George Pattison, member of the Washington County Veterans Council; Ed and Liesbeth Windeheimer, parents of Daan Lans, student at Cannon McMillan School; Harry Sabatasse, interested citizen; Joe Smydo, Observer -Reporter; Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent; Mike Parkison, WJPA; Jeff Pikulsky, Herald Standard; Mike Naylor, Weirton Daily Times; and Gary Smith, CUTV. Vice Chairman Irey called the meeting to order at approximately 2:00 p.m. Larry Maggi led the meeting with a prayer. George Pattison said the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Chairman Irey entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 624 dated August 19, 1999. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that Minute No. 624 be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Commissioners presented a plaque to Daan Lans of Canon McMillan School District who is the first place recipient of a National Award in the Technology Student Association's annual challenge. Daan Lans explained to the audience that his project was to develop a lie detector and thanked the Commissioners for the plaque. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board the bid for the Lumber Extension be awarded to Donora Lumber Company and West Elizabeth Lumber Company through February 28, 2000. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid for the Lumber Extension as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. L MINUTE BOOK 481 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CORRESPONDENCE Chief Clerk announced the availability of a Press Release for the following Redevelopment Authority contract award for the following project: 1. Sciarretti Asphalt Paving company for the Union Township Street Improvements Project NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to purchase a server for the Correctional Facility at an approximate cost of $13,806 from the State Contract. A portion of this cost will be paid by Keefe, the vendor providing the inmate commissary. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, authorizing the purchase of a server for the Correctional Facility as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the addition of two cell phones to the contract for Highway Safety. The State will pay the monthly fee and the phone calls from the federally funded grant that supports Highway Safety. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the addition of two cell phones for Highway Safety as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the renewal of the Contract with RBA for the software system for the period of June 27, 1999 to June 26, 2000 at the cost of $11,650. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Contract renewal with RBA as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Intermediate Punishment Grant to be modified with no change in the total cost. This modification would increase the travel line item by $3,500 and decrease the equipment line item by $3,500. Also, the equipment line items would be changed from voice mail to drug and alcohol/urine testing. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Intermediate Punishment Grant modification as per above. MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Landfill Capacity Agreement between Washington County and South Hills Landfill. The Agreement includes .125 cents per ton of waste disposed paid to the County. Moved by. Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Landfill Capacity Agreement with South Hills Landfill as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a project modification for the Crime Victims Grant with PCCD. This modification reduces the allocation for fringe benefits and increases the allocation for equipment. The total amount of the grant remains the same with all funds being provided by the State. above. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Crime Victims Grant project modification as per Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement to enter into the Career Link/Team Pennsylvania facility in Washington for the Job Training Partnership Agency for the period of September 1, 1999 through December 31, 1999. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Agreement with Career Link/Team Pennsylvania. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to spend a portion of the money received by General Motors and Johnson and Johnson Company through the National Safe Kids campaign on food related purchases that occur approximately three to four times during the year. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Highway Safety authorization as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 483 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation under the Community Capital Equipment Grant. This program will provide the County with $150,000 to purchase five new seven passenger handicapped lift vehicle for its transportation program. There is a 20% match of $30,000 which would be a one time match for the County with user fees providing the additional match in future years. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - 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. Little Folks Child Care, Oakdale Stanley Bradley, Brownsville Ernest Lancaster, Washington Candy King, North Charleroi Brandi Stewart, Coal Center Amy Gaal, Washington Pamela Bohnak, Donora Lori Bowers, McDonald 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. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a new Contract with Interim HealthCare in the amount of $100,000. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract with Interim HealthCare as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Contract with Southwood Psychiatric Hospital in the amount of $25,000 to provide court ordered evaluations as a result of Children and Youth dependency hearings and Juvenile Probation delinquency hearings. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract with Southwood Psychiatric Hospital as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE N E BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval submission of the FY 2000/2001 County Mental Health Plan to the State. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the submission of the FY 2000/2001 County Mental Health Plan as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Houston and Milinovich to perform the Drug and Alcohol Audit for the following amounts: above. 1999 - $6,800 2000 - $7,320 2001 - $7,439 Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Agreement with Houston and Milinovich as per Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Change Orders with Crump, Inc. for the construction of the Alzheimer's Unit at the Health Center. $6,629.41 - to provide two full-length kitchenettes $2,080.28 - to install laminate cabinets and countertops $1,822.83 - for curtain trackmaterial $ 413.31 - locate and cut ceiling grid and tile $ 337.45 - cut towel bars and reinstall grab bars Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Change Orders with Crump, Inc. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Fiscal Year-end 1998/99 Adjustment Agreements with the following contractors for Behavioral Health: 1 1 MINUTE BOOK 485 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA PROVIDER MENT. HEALTH MENT. RETARD. EARLY INTERV. WAIVER Assoc. Behay. Change $ 625 $ 2,718 Altern. Resid. Services 84,729 Greene ARC 81,737 Ment. Health Assoc. $ 617 Mon Valley Rehab. 6,947 2,582 United Cereb. Palsy $20,665 24,980 Divers. Human Srvs. 4,067 27,844 Centerv. Clinic 142,374 Wash. Comm. 135,624 71,531 Futtrel 72,260 Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Adjustment Agreements. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk made the following announcements: 1. The County Offices will be closed on Monday, September 6' in observance of the Labor Day holiday. SOLICITOR Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Tax Assessment Appeal settlement between the County and Trigon, Inc. for real estate located in Peters Township. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Tax Assessment Appeal settlement as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BID OPENINGS Deputy Controller Namie opened and read the following bids: PRODUCE 1. Albano's Produce 16 South Main Street Washington, PA 15301 1.25 per unit above the daily Pittsburgh Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Report $200.00 Cash accompanied the bid. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 2. Jebbia's Market 26`h and Chapline Street Wheeling, WV 26003 1.00 per unit above the daily Pittsburgh Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Report An Official Check 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. Motion carried unanimously. TELEPHONE AND PAGING EOUIPMENT 1. MAC Source, Inc. 6724 Topmost Road Syracuse, NY 13211 Total amount of bid: $85.365.00 It was noted that the required Bid Bond or Certified Check did not accompany the bid, therefore, the bid would be rejected. 2. Lucent Technologies, Inc. 2200 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Total amount of bid: $92.617.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the bids for review. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. TOINT MUNICIPAL PURCHASING PROGRAM - WINTER SUPPLIES 1. Commercial Stone Co., Inc. 2200 Springfield Pike Connellsville, PA 15425 The required $200.00 was submitted with the bid. 2. Guttman Oil Company 200 Speers Street Belle Vernon, PA 15012 The required $200.00 was submitted with the bid. 3. Central Salt, LLC 6803 W. 64 h Street Overland Park, KS 66202 The required $200.00 accompanied the bid. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA js 1 11 1 4. International Salt Company, Inc. Clarks Summit, PA 18411 The required $200.00 accompanied the bid. 5. Cargill, Inc. 24950 Country Club Blvd. North Olmsted, OH 44070 The required $200.00 accompanied the bid. 6. Marsch Asphalt, Inc. P.O. Box 1125 Uniontown, PA 15401 The required $200.00 accompanied the bid. 7. Zappi Oil and Gas, Company 44 Bridge Street Washington, PA 15301 The required $200.00 accompanied the bid. 8. Eastern Salt Company, Inc 15 Tyngsboro Road North Charleroi, PA 15022 The required $200.00 accompanied the bid. 9. Chemply P.O. Box 18049 Pittsburgh, PA 15236 The required $200.00 accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the bids for review. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Burns declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 2:30 p.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 1999 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK