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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 632 - 12-9-1999 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 632 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, December 9, 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. and Diana L. Irey and Scott H. Fergus. Also being present: Chief Clerk Michelle Miller; Jim McCune, Solicitor; Joe Zupancic, Assistant Solicitor; Bill McGowen, Director of Administration; Linda Belcher, Secretary; John Bevec, Commissioner elect; Marlene Luketich and Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Deputy Todd Hammond; Francis King, Treasurer; Controller Paul Belcastro; President Judge Gladden; Chris Brady, Court Administrator; Debbie, Jim Fazzoni and Carolyn Butka, Recorder of Deeds; Phyllis Ranko Matheny and Janet Carey, Prothonotary's Office; Rick Wynn, Human Services; Clay Hamilton and Bonnie Palfrey, Maintenance and Grounds; Patty Ondash, Purchasing; Warden Joe Pelzer; John Temas and Barry Carlson, Correctional Facility; Becky Aloia, Becky Bailey, Patty Barnes, Becky Bernarski, Terri Crawford, Diane Crowe, Jim Dalessandro, Rich Everly, Norma Fava, Philamena Jacobetz, Jean L'Altrelli, Doug Leichter, Ken Leonard, Bonny Levine, Gina Manfredi, John Marshall, Debbie Medina, Joe Milioto, Ed Peters, Judith Sasselli, Darlene Stranko, Ed Sukal, Kathy Watkins, Janice Urban and Angie Veltri, perfect attendance employees; Deputy Controller Mike Namie; Marcia Barna, Commissioner's Office; Ken Barna, Director of Tax Revenue; George Eckert, Veterans Council; Attorney Raymond Roberts; Harry Sabatasse, Jennifer Redman and Mr. & Mrs. Larry Anselmino, interested citizens; Joe Smydo, Observer -Reporter; Chris Haines, Herald Standard; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Janice Crompton, Post Gazette; Mike Naylor, Weirton Daily Times; Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent and Gary Smith, CUTV. Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Chairman Burns led the meeting with a prayer. George Eckert said the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Burns entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 631 dated November 24, 1999. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that Minute No. 631 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 January 22-29, 2000 as Respect for Life Week in Washington County. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. 546 MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS '= 0 WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. George Sawyer thanked the Commissioner for the Proclamation. PUBLIC COMMENTS George Eckert of Monongahela and member of Forty & Eight thanked the Commissioners for Veterans the opportunity to give the Pledge of the Allegiance and including prayer at the opening of the Board meetings. Jennifer Redman a resident of Washington stated her concerns regarding a laid off employee from Housekeeping and noted that he is African -American and was not hired for a full time position recently posted. She requested the Board reconsider the decision not to hire this employee. Harry Sabatasse of Burgettstown addressed the Board regarding taxpayers having to live within budgets and the County should do the same. He noted that taxpayers of Washington County cannot tolerate any more tax increases in the County, townships, school or state. Mr. Sabatasse briefly pointed out the hiring policies within the County and noted positions should be advertised for qualified candidates instead of hiring relatives and friends of county employees. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (CON'T) Raymond Roberts, Esquire, presented to the Board a Resolution for adoption with reference to a TEFRA hearing for the following project: A series of Hospital Revenue Bonds in the maximum principal amount not to exceed $500,000 by the Allegheny County Hospital Development Authority for the purpose of financing various projects to be owned and/or operated by West Penn Allegheny Health System, Inc. and to be located in the City of Pittsburgh and throughout Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and in Canonsburg, Washington County. Mr. Roberts noted that there are no county monies involved in this project. There were no public comments relative to the TEFRA hearing. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, adopting the TEFRA Resolution as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor McCune recommended the Board award the bid for Briefs and Underpads to the following vendors: Druzak Medical, Ambridge, PA Paper Products, Pittsburgh PA The Burrows Company, Warrendale, PA Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to award the bid 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. Solicitor McCune recommended the Board award the bid for Milk for Washington County to the following vendors: Carl Colteryahn Dairy, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA Marburger Farm Dairy, Inc., Evans City, PA Schneider's Dairy Products, Washington, PA Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to award the bid as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus -Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor McCune recommended the Board award the bid for Linen Supplies for Washington County to the following vendors: ATD American Co., Wyncote, PA Harbor Linen Co., Cherry Hill, NJ JTB Enterprises, Syracuse, NY Liberty Textile Co., Cleveland, OH Med-I-Pant, Inc., Champlain, NY Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to award the bid as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor McCune recommended the Board award the bid for Maintenance on 911 Equipment to MRA of Washington, PA. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to award the bid to MRA of Washington as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor McCune recommended the Board rebid the Law Enforcement Uniforms for the Sheriffs Office due to difficulties the current low bidder had in obtaining Body Armor which is part of the bid specifications. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to rebid the Law Enforcement Uniforms for the Sheriff's 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 Solicitor McCune recommended the Board award the bid for the Prefabricated Bridge Structure to U.S. Bridge of Cambridge, Ohio, in the amount of $50,589.00. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to award the bid as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the Southwest Pennsylvania Area Labor Management committee to provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through the Washington Hospital EAP. This benefit would be available in 2000 for all bargaining unit position employees in the SEIU Local 585, Teamsters Local 205, Deputy Sheriffs Association Local 900 and salaried employees at a cost of $16,458. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Agreement with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Labor Management for an EAP 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 extending the period for evaluation of the Collections Grant for the six month period of December 31, 1999 to June 30, 2000 for the Clerk of Courts Office. This would result in no change in dollars and would give sufficient time for the independent consultant to finish her study on the cause and effect of adding new personnel to the collections process. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the extension of the Collections Grant for the Clerk of Courts Office 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 submission of an application to PADot Bureau of Aviation for capital budget funding in the amount of $150,000 for the Electronic Guidance System for Inclement Weather Project at the Washington County Airport. The project funding ratio is 50% Capital Budget and 50% County match. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the submission of an application to PADot Bureau of Aviation for capital budget funding as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes;Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1 11 Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a proposal submitted by the Parks and Recreation Department to increase user fees at the County Parks effective Janaury 1, 2000. This proposal also recommends abolishment of the $5.00 horse permit fee. The rates would be as follows: RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT Shelter Rental $45.00 Shelter Rental $61.00 $50.00 $67.00 Boat Stickers $ 7.50 $10.00 Camping $ 8.00 $10.00 Beer permits* $25.00 $10.00 *only available at Mingo and Ten Mile Park Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the foregoing proposal from the Parks and Recreation Department to increase user fees at County parks. 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 Resolution in support of the U.S. Census Bureau Year 2000 Census Program. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, adopting the foregoing Resolution. 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 extension of the existing PADot approved projects as viable and reserve any remaining encumbered project balances through 2000 to reflect the current project status and revised project cost. Also, it is recommended the Commissioners encumber funding for the following: Gray Bridge Martin Mills West Finley Township West Finley Township preliminary design $20,000 preliminary design $20,000 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the extension of the existing PADot approved projects 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 acceptance of a $4,000,000 tax and revenue anticipation note with Washington Federal at a 4.25% interest rate for the year 2000. above. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note as per ME MINUTE i 0 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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 Community Revitalization Assistance Program Grant with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development in the amount of $10,000 for the Sheriff's Office. This grant which requires no County match would be used to purchase bicycles and related accessories and for training. The bicycles would be used at Mingo Creek Park, for bicycle safety seminars, to patrol the County Fair, for ceremonial purposes during parades and other public functions deemed necessary by the Sheriff. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Community Revitalization Assistance Program 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 a modification with the Local Elected Agreement which was previously approved on June 10, 1999 between the Washington, Greene and Beaver Counties. This change would only clarify terminology defined by the Workforce Investment Act. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the modification with the Local Elected Agreement 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 submission of the Combined Business Plan/Career Operator Agreement for the Greene County CareerLink to the Bureau of Workforce Investment in the Department of Labor and Industry for the Job Training Partnership Agency. This was previously approved by the Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Board. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the submission of the Combined Business Plan/Career Operator Agreement 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 Personal Service Contract with Mary Jeane Maggi, as Registered Nurse Consultant for Aging Services. The term of this contract would begin December, 1999 and be ongoing. Ms. Maggi will work an average of ten (10) hours per week not to exceed 800 hours annually with a payment rate of $25.00 per hour. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY C0MM1SS10NFR5-; \A/Acw1N1C Tnf\I 1^rll If\ITV PPNir\ISVi \/ANIA Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Personal Service Contract with Mary Jeane Maggi as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - No; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried. Chairman Burns noted that several nurses were interviewed and all turned down the position. Commissioner Irey stated that the position was not advertised. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the allocated amounts for the following list of previously submitted providers for Behavioral Health. PROVIDER MH AMT MR AMT WAIVER AMT EARLY INTERVENTION AVS $ 243,000 ARS 3,321,801 AMI $244,400 ABC $ 3,000 42,000 Brady, Bob 18,000 Centerv. 944,000 75,000 $ 16,000 Comm. Action 40,000 Crossroads 35,000 DHS 739,729 324,000 514,000 130,800 Futtrel 44,000 699,075 2,446,279 Greene 911 6,000 GARC 52,000 235,210 1,524,100 Gr. CYS 80,000 Gr. HS 86,500 GHI 320,000 Interim HC 100,000 Keystone 78,000 Lifesteps 1,567,427 McGuire 104,000 Melmark 66,800 MHA 944,500 MVRC 10,000 96,191 56,000 Northwest 400,000 REM 534,000 Sharp 666,000 SWFB 55,000 TEC 154,694 UCP 83,447 1,182,434 572,000 WC 944,000 133,937 26,200 WC HS 185,000 WC CYS 120,000 PROVIDER CONTRACT AMOUNT Catholic Charities $ 39,010 Comp. Subst. Abuse 50,000 C.A.R.E. 484,920 Try Again Homes 40,000 Gateway Rehab. 20,000 Greenbriar 450,000 Roxbury 50,000 Turning Pt. Chemical Depend. 20,000 Twin Lakes Center 200,000 White Deer Run 250,000 Sojourner 20,000 Connewago Place 20,000 The Whales Tale 20,000 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA PROVIDER CONTRACT AMOUNT St. Francis $ 20,000 Mon Valley Hospital 10,000 Gaudenzia Concept 90 20,000 Progressive Medical 20,000 Vision 60,000 Neighborhood Drug Awareness 183,292 HALFWAY HOUSES Charter Renewal Center 20,000 Connewago Place 20,000 Evergreen 20,000 Gatehouse for Women 20,000 Gatehouse for Men 20,000 Harbor House 20,000 Highland House 20,000 Lehigh Valley 10,000 Moffit 20,000 P.O.W.E.R. 20,000 Pyramid HealthCare 10,000 Rutter House 30,000 Serenity House 300,000 Abstinent Liv. At the Turning Pt. 50,000 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the foregoing Provider Allocations for Behavioral Health. 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 Child Care Information Services provider agreements for fiscal year 1999/2000 with the following: Michelle Werner, Brownsville Dorothy Summers, Monongahela Mary Williams, Donora Edward Hoberek, Washington Tabitha Cummins, Hendersonville Wanda Williams, Canonsburg Carla Axton, Charleroi Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Child Care Information Services provider agreements 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. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, authorizing the Tax Assessment Office to prepare the tax refunds due to duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax. 11 fl MINUTE BOOK - 3 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 11 1. Jack A. & Betty K. Dolan 5 Richeyville Road, P.O. Box 381 Richeyville, PA 15358 District: Centerville 4' Ward Parcel No. 154-002-00-02-0019-00 Total amount: $7.69 2. Brad W. & Christen M. Branchik P.O. Box 52 Bethel Park, PA 15102 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-011-01-04-0025-00 Total amount: $128.90 S. S. No. 167-48-8750 3. Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corp. 1134 Market Street Wheeling, WV 26003 District: Allenport Borough Parcel No. 010-010-00-00-0002-00 Total amount: $5.636.22 4. Dennis L. Matire 124 Sandalwood Drive McDonald, PA 15057 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-006-15-00-0018-00 Total amount: $636.75 S. S. No. 194-28-1057 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BID OPENINGS (1999 County Tax) (1999 County Tax) (1999 County Tax) (1999 County Tax) Deputy Controller Namie opened and read the following bids. (4) RAISED ROOF HANDICAP VANS 1. R & S Transportation Services, Inc. 2990 Duss Avenue Ambridge, PA 15003 Cost per unit $38,976.00 x 4 = $155.904.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Rohrer Bus Sales P.O. Box 100 Duncannon, PA 17020 Cost per unit $35.815.00 x 4 = $143,260.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Wolfington Body Co., Inc. P.O. Box 218, Rt. 100 Exton, PA 19341 Cost per unit $23.140.00 x 4 = $92,560.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 4 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 4. M. A. Brightbill Bodyworks, Inc. 2701 E. Cumberland Street Lebanon, PA 17042 Cost per unit $35.775.00 x 4 = $143.100.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 5. R. D. Ward, Inc. 8736 Highway 87 North Milton, FL 32570 Cost per unit $32.891.00 x 4 = $131.564.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to table the foregoing bids for review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. HVAC MAINTENANCE ' 1. NRG Controls - Pittsburgh, Inc. 294 W. Steuben Street Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Total amount of bid: $8.225.00 Hourly rate for repairs not covered under Agreement: Regular $59.00 Overtime $75.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. James E. Huckestein, Inc. 200 Poplar Street Pittsburgh, PA 15223 Total amount of bid: $15.545.00 Hourly rate for repairs not covered under Agreement: Regular $65.00 Overtime $85.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Quality Sheetmetal Service, Inc. 1300 Hutton Road Verona, PA 15145 Total amount of bid: $6.100.00 Hourly rate for repairs not covered under Agreements: Regular $59.20 Overtime $89.25 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. E E MINUTE BOOK 5 BOARD OF COUNTY COMM ISSIONFRS \A/ACI-IIN(;TnN (-nl InITV PFNNSVI VANIA 4. Siebe Environmental Controls 151 Hillpointe Drive Canonsburg, PA 15317 Total amount of bid: $6.238.00 Hourly rate for repairs not covered under Agreement: Regular $78.50 Overtime $117.75 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 5. Pittsburgh Trane 400 Business Center Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Total amount of bid: $6.098.00 Hourly rate for repairs not covered under Agreement: Regular $60.00 Overtime $90.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, to table the foregoing bids for review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. FLAGS AND MARKERS 1. Allegiance Flag 521 W. Jericho Tpke Smithtown, NY 11787 Total amount of bid for flags $5.523.20 A Money Order in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Vexco, Inc. 24 W. 4t' Avenue Collegeville, PA 19426 Total amount of bid for flags $21.962.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Atlas Alloy Co., Inc. P.O. Box 297 Atlasburg, PA 15004 Total amount of bid for markers $12.240.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bids for review. C 56 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 7 _77777:7- Roll call vote taken: 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 I I I role] ri "11 THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 11999 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK E E