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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 626 - 9-16-1999 - COMMISSIONERE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 626 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, September 16, 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, Diana L. Irey and Scott H. Fergus. Absent being: Chief Clerk Michelle Miller. Also being present: Jim McCune, Solicitor; Bill McGowen, Director of Administration; Linda Belcher, Secretary; Joe Zupancic, Assistant Solicitor; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Chief Deputy John Rheel; Jeff Yates and Dave Smith, Public Safety Department; Controller Paul Belcastro; Treasurer Francis King; Rick Wynn, Director of Human Services; Lori Humanic, Commissioner's Office; Reverend John Taylor and Roger Young, members of the Washington County Fireman's Association; George Hutchko, member of the Washington County Veterans Council; Dino Bruno, SEIU Business Agent; Harry Sabatasse, John Logar, David Antion, and Mike Kopko, interested citizens; Linda Ritzer, Observer -Reporter; Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Janice Crompton, Post Gazette; and Mike Naylor, Weirton Daily Times. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Melanie Finney led the meeting with a prayer. George Hutchko said the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Burns entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 625 dated September 2, 1999. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that Minute No. 625 be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Commissioners presented a Proclamation declaring October 3, 1999 as "National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day". 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. Roger Young thanked the Commissioners for the Proclamation and cncouragen a', churches in the County to sound their bells at noon on this memorial day in honor of fallen firefighters. Force. The Commissioners adopted a Proclamation celebrating the 10' Anniversary of the Job Retention Task E ME BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS David Antion of the McGuffey area addressed the Board regarding an audit of the Election Office. He also expressed his concerns regarding Campaign `99 whereby contributions were accepted before Campaign '99 existed. He requested the Commissioners put on the agenda an audit of the Election Office. Harry Sabatasse of Burgettstown brought to the Board's attention the matter of a private plane policy that the Board recently adopted. Mr. Sabatasse expressed his concerns of a private plane policy and questioned as to whether a background check was made when hiring the Director of Adminsitration. Mr. Sabatasse questioned the Board if Mr. McGowen was involved with the Tailhook scandal that took place in the early `90's. Michael Kopko commented to the Board regarding his lease with the County for office space for D.J. Teagarden . Mr. Kopko stated he would be willing to meet with the Board and discuss the situation of the lease to correct any problems. He stated he feels the county handled the rejection of bids improperly and readvertised for the lease. Dino Bruno, Business Agent with SEIU, stated he wanted to commend the Board for not moving to privitazation or subcontracting for services provided by the County. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board the bids for Produce for Washington County be awarded to Jebbia's Market for the amount set forth in their bid. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid for Produce 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 Telephone and Paging Equipment be awarded to Lucent Technologies, Inc. This is for the purpose of replacing phones in the Planning, Treasurer, Tax Assessment, Tax Claim, Public Defender's and Parks Offices. The paging system will be primarily used by Domestic Relations and Children and Youth Offices but will include speakers for the Courthouse hallways and the hallways of Courthouse Square. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the Telephone and Paging System to Lucent Technologies, Inc. as per above. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE Ms. Belcher announced the availability of a Press Release for the following Redevelopment Authority contract award for the following projects: 1. Pompei and Sons, Inc. of Bentelyville for the Canonsburg Parking Lot Construction Project 2. Amberwood, Inc. of Uniontown for the Beallsville Street Reconstruction Project NEW BUSINESS Ms. Belcher presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Lease Agreement for office space for D. J. Teagarden with Cario Partnership. This lease will commence November 1, 1999 through 2004 with two additional 5 year options. The cost of office space would be $1,000 per month plus utilities. Moved by Mrs. Irey , seconded by Mr. Fergus, to hold this item until such time that the Solicitor has an opportunity to review the current lease. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Belcher presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an extension to the current lease agreement with Michael Kopko for office space for D. J. Teagarden. This extension would be for one month through October 31, 1999 at the current rate of $900/month. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the extension to the current lease agreement with Michael Kopko as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Belcher presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Memorandum of Understanding with the Intermediate Unit, the Mon Valley YMCA and Washington County for the Juvenile Probation Office for the purpose of providing educational services to the After School Programs. Costs are eight hours per week at $13/hour and will not exceed $6,800. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Memorandum of Understanding with Intermediate Unit, the Mon Valley YMCA and Washington County Juvenile Probation Office as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ME Ms. Belcher presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Municipal Cooperation Agreement with North Franklin Township Recreation and Business Authority. This extends the LERTA District to include the UWA property. This Agreement has been approved by the Trinity School District and North Franklin Township. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Municipal Cooperation Agreement with North Franklin Township Recreation and Business Authority. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Belcher presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Change Orders with Crump, Inc. for the Alzheimer's Unit at the Washington County Health Center as follows: Dirt compaction, inspection and additional cement pourings $35,000.00 Dig, pour and finish 50' curb 1,732.50 Increased requirements to demolish existing wood porch 827.00 Window glass at the entrance to rooms to be frosted 1,519.56 Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Change Orders with Crump, Inc. as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Belcher presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the purchase of additional hardware for the Courthouse Computerization Project in the total amount of $13,659.24. The total budgeted amount for hardware is requested to be increased from the previously approved $265K to $285K for this project. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the additional hardware purchases for the Courthouse Computerization Project as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Belcher recommended to the Board the appointment of Robert Bazant and William Polachek to the Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Board, effective September 16, 1999. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, appointing Robert Bazant and William Polachek as per above.. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 M MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Ms. Belcher presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Change Order #2 with Shallenburger, Inc. for the Hemmington Bridge Project in Mingo Creek Park in the amount of $10,426.77. The Change Order will provide for additional signage and traffic control. The cost will be paid 80% State and 20% Liquid Fuels monies. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving Change Order #2 with Shallenburger 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 offering of Flu Shots to County employees on October 20, 1999. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the administering of Flu Shots to County employees on October 20, 1999. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Belcher presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Hospitalization Group Agreement with Security Blue for county retirees over 65 years of age. This agreement is for the period of January 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the foregoing Hospitalization Group Agreement with Security Blue. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Belcher presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an additional contract with TEKSystems for a Network Engineer at the rate of $60/hour and $90/hour for overtime, effective April 12, 1999. This will be used only on a as -needed basis. above. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the additional contract with TEKSystems as per Roll call vote:' Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Belcher recommended to the Board the appointment of Robert Tracht to the Washington County Planning Commission for a four year term, effective September 16, 1999. UINUTE i o BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA WN Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, appointing Robert Tracht to the Washington County Planning Commission as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. - - Ms. Belcher presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Child Care Information Services Agreements for fiscal year 1999/2000. Christ United Methodist Church Child Care Center Nancy Lewis, Richeyville Sharon Pyles, Marianna Kim Fogg, Cokeburg Karen Davis, Claysville Dameon Meeks, Washington Ophelia Williams, Canonsburg Harry Rivera, Washington Christy McMasters, Washington Melissa Justice, Washington Marianne Kelvington, Meadowlands Ruthann Fleming, Donora Samantha Howes, Fredericktown Eleanor Pant, Langloth 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. Ms. Belcher presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Group 13 Agreement that provides for a grant to develop a Medical Metropolitan Response System for Washington County. This will enable the County to purchase equipment and training for a medical response to mass casualty incidents from terrorist events. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Group 13 Agreement as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Belcher presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Montour Trail Crossing Agreement for the Parks Department. This Agreement provides and designates the assignment of maintenance responsibilities, insurance responsibilities and the disposition of sixteen grade crossings along the corridor in Washington County. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Montour Trail Crossing Agreement for the Parks Department as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. WO I I N U 1 E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Ms. Belcher presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution in support of Allegheny County's Tax Exempt Revenue Bond for the Bradley Center. This is for the purpose of assisting the Bradley Center in purchasing the former Lakewood Psychiatric Hospital property in North Strabane Township. There is no liability to Washington County taxpayers or any other Washington County governmental entity. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Tax Exempt Revenue Bond for the Bradley Center as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Belcher made the following announcement: 1. There will be an ADA Training for Municipal Officers/Code Enforcement Officers on September 22, 1999 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Courthouse Square, Room 104 SOLICITOR Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Tax Refunds. Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, authorizing the Tax Assessment Office to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax. 1. William D. & Carol J. Beam 66 Wherry Road Washington, PA 15301 District: Washington 8th Ward Parcel No. 780-012-00-01-0013-00 Total amount: $32.73 S. S. No. 173-42-8055 2. Becky & Ronald Roupe 2300 Alamae Lake Road Amity, PA 15311 District: South Franklin Township Parcel No. 590-001-00-00-0012-01 Total amount: $20.97 S. S. No. 205-50-0306 3. Center Cemetery Corporation 71 Belgium Hollow Road McDonald, PA 15057 District: Mt. Pleasant Township Parcel No. 460-019-00-00-0007-06 Total amount: $33.61 4. Transamerican Real Estate Tax Service 1201 Elm Street Dallas, TX 75270 District: Union Township Parcel No. 640-014-00-00-0009-00 Total amount: $75.87 (1999 County Tax) (1999 County Tax) (1999 County Tax) (1998 County Tax) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 5 5. Countrywide Tax Service 450 American Street Simi Valley, CA 93065 District: North Strabane Township Parcel No. 520-011-04-03-0049-00 Total amount: $372.38 6. Theodore J. Taylor III Et Al 608 E McMurray Road McMurray, PA 15317 District: Peters Township Parcel No. 540-006-15-00-0036-00 Total amount: $38.00 S. S. No. 197-34-6597 7. Homeside Leading District: Washington 1s` Ward Parcel No. 710-002-00-01-0010-01 Total amount: $273.00 8. Paul W. & Judith Ann Modery 288 Froebe Road Venetia, PA 15367 District: Peters Township Parcel No. 540-002-00-00-0064-00 Total amount: $39.17 S. S. No. 192-44-5280 9. Brian Pifer 127 Valley View Drive Finleyville, PA 15332 District: Union Township Parcel No. 640-002-09-99-0126-OOT Total amount: $21.77 S. S. No. 193-64-0903 10. Robert Michael Houston 102 Watson Lane Roscoe, PA 15477 District: Roscoe Borough Parcel No. 560-001-01-00-0011-13 Total amount: $13.12 S. S. No. 175-44-5529 11. Washington Federal Savings Bank 77 S. Main Street Washington, PA 15301 District: South Strabane Township Parcel No. 520-003-00-00-0027-02 Total amount: $52.31 12. Stanley F. & Norma Michaels 1050 Princeton Road Pittsburgh, PA 15205 District: California Borough Parcel No. 080-019-00-01-0022-00 Total amount: $194.49 S. S. No. 189-12-8595 13. Samuel E. Jr. & Eleanor Hoskin 10 Route 2044 Bentleyville, PA 15314 District: Fallowfield Township Parcel No. 320-011-02-03-0001-00 Total amount: $40.50 (1997 County Tax) (1999 County Tax) (1999 County Tax) (1999 County Tax) (1998 County Tax) (1999 County Tax) (1999 County Tax) (1997 - 1999 County Tax) (1994 - 1999 County Tax) RM MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 14. John Dolley 250 McChain Road Finleyville, PA 15332 District: Union Township Parcel No. 640-003-00-00-0060-00 Total amount: $3.24 15. Abduljalil & Marcy Mouzaffar P.O. Box 1578 Washington, PA 15310 District: Canton Township Parcel No. 120-012-01-03-0005-00 Total amount: $41.58 S. S. No. 203-62-3014 Roll call vote: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (1999 County Tax) (1999 County Tax) Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval two Right of Way Agreements with Allegheny Power for the Health Center's Alzheimer's Wing. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Right of Way Agreements with Allegheny Power 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 11:00 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 1999 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK r� E