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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 642 - 4-13-2000 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 642 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, April 13, 2000 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 John P. Bevec, Diana L. Irey and J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Also being present: Chief Clerk Michelle Miller; Jim McCune, Solicitor; Marlene Luketich, Director of Administration; Linda Belcher, Secretary; Lisa Cessna and Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Captain Todd Hammond; Deputy Controller Mike Namie; Larry Spahr, Director of Elections; Reverend Henry Billingsley, Juvenile Probation Office; Nancy Bielawski, Purchasing Agent; Joseph Zupancic, Assistant Solicitor; Debbie Bardella, Recorder of Deeds; Robert Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Robin Cole and Alice Patterson, Washington County Community Center; Antionette Bier, Judge of Elections; Vern Noble and Dean Kelly, C.S. Kim Karate School; Colleen Huges, Washington -Greene Drug and Alcohol Program; Shirley Culyba, Ringgold High School; Linda Willis, Sunlight Club; Ann Dean Hart, Bethlehem Center Elementary School; Peg Foreman, Washington Park Middle School; Amanda Kyle and Tracie Hess, Canon McMillan Middle School; Barb Mundell and Betsy Dane, Neighbor Drug Awareness Corporation; Laurie Hall, Bentleyville Apartments; Traci Rostauscher, Washington Coalition for Teen Pregnancy; Judy Setto, Chrisitan Life Club; Carol Lippencott, Women's Awareness Barrel Program; Sheila Repole, Avella Jr. Sr. High School; Loretta Manus, Mon Valley Juvenile After School Program; Terry Wilkins, LeMoyne Multicultural Community Center; Butch Gorby, Harry Sabatasse, Fred Fleet, John Logar, interested citizens; Judy Chestnutt, Observer -Reporter; Chris Haines, Herald Standard; Janice Crompton, Post Gazette; and Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent, Gary Thomas, CUTV. Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Reverend Henry Billingsley led the meeting with a prayer. Sheriff Maggi said the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 641 dated March 30, 2000. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, that Minute No. 641 be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS r. The Commissioners presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mrs. Antionette Bier for her dedication in her position of a Judge of Elections for Canton Township. Larry Spahr explained that Mrs. Bier was involved in an accident near Election Day but made sure that the voting process continued. u LJ Mr. Spahr commended Mrs. Bier's hard work and dedication along with other election workers' longtime efforts assuring the electors of Washington County the right to vote on Election Day. MINUTE Bo❑K 43 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA The Commissioners presented a Proclamation to Vern Noble and Dean Kelly of the C.S. Kim Karate School announcing the upcoming Martial Arts Championship. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Vern and Dean thanked the Commissioners for the Proclamation and commented on the Martial Arts f Championship. Colleen Hughes of Washington -Greene County Drug and Alcohol Program presented to mini grants to various organizations Mini Grant checks for drug and alcohol prevention for citizens in Washington and Greene counties. PUBLIC COMMENTS Fred Fleet of Washington commented on the Veterans van in Waynesburg and noted that the county has a good program and Washington County should take a look into this program since there are some problems with scheduling. Chairman Bevec stated George Krcelich of the Human Services Office would contact•Mr. Fleet to discuss the veteran's van scheduling situation. Mrs. Alice Patterson and Robin Cole of the Washington County Community Center addressed the Board regarding the need to develop a recreation center for youth in Washington County. They requested a meeting with the Board to further discuss this matter. Harry Sabatasse commented he is not happy with the current tax structure in Washington County. He pointed out seniors on fixed incomes should not have to pay school taxes and urged the Board to review his tax assessment because he feels it is unfair. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor McCune recommended the Board award the bids for Gloves to the following vendors on a "per item basis" for the amounts set forth in their bids. Action Team Medical, Charlotte, NC American Healthcare Products, Inc., Torrance, CA Druzak Medical, Ambridge, PA Medcare Equipment Co., Greensburg, PA Paper Products Company, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to award the bid as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 44 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CORRESPONDENCE Chief Clerk announced the following Press Release: 1. Washington County's Purchasing Department's Web Site is available for the public to access current bids, bid results and bid specifications. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to purchase a Canon Digital Copier from the state contract for the Clerk of Courts Office at a cost of $13,810. The cost of the service, supplies and all copies is 11 cents per copy. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the purchase of a Canon Digital Copier for the Clerk of Courts as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Addendum #2 to the Engineering Agreement with Monaloh Basin Engineering in the amount of $161,689.01 for the replacement of Chartiers Creek Bridge in Canton Township. The costs of the project are funded 80% state and 20% county liquid fuels. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Addendum #2 to the Engineering Agreement with Monaloh Basin Engineering as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Engineering Agreement with Monaloh Basin Engineering in the amount of $168,894.90 for the replacement of the Chartiers Creek Bridge, Maiden Street in the City of Washington. The costs of the project are 80% state and 20% county liquid fuels funded. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Engineering Agreement with Monaloh Basin Engineering as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Contract with SE Technologies to complete the Categorical Exclusion Evaluation for the Panhandle Trail. The total project costs of $10,600 will be paid with DCNR grant funds. No county match is required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Contract with SE Technologies as per above. M i N UTE� BOOK 45 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for a new or used four wheel drive extended cab truck for the Flood Control Department. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk recommended the following appointments to serve on the Children and Youth Advisory Board: CYS Advisory Board Florence Petrosky Chuck Mancinelli Gary Hamilton Susan Foster Blank Barry Crumine Janice Woods Dennis Mendicino John Sawa Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the CYS Advisory Board appointments. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk recommended the following appointments to serve on the Clean and Green Advisory Board: Clean and Green Advisory Board Tony Colaizzo George Cline Larry Dolanch Nello Mungai Mike Chromulak Lou Valente Craig Sweger Sally Olson Roger Dolanch Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Clean and Green Advisory Board appointments. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the ratification of a travel request fo>�,1Colleen Martos of Highway Safety to travel to Arlington, TX June 10-14, 2000 for an International Child Passenger Safety conference. The total estimated cost of this travel expense is $1191.00 which will be 100% State reimbursed. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the travel request for Colleen Martos as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 4G MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the 2000-2001 Department of Public Welfare Child Care grant in the amount of $4,580,955. The administration of the grant will be carried out by Child Care Information Services of Washington County in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Code Title 55 Public Welfare Chapter 3040 Subsidized Child Day Care. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the 2000-2001 Department of Public Welfare Child Care Grant as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Child Care Information Services Provider Agreements with the following: Olive Boyd, New Eagle Margaret Coleman, McDonald Patricia Glenndenning, Washington Christina Conklin, Washington Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Child Care Information Service Provider Agreements. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of Health Assurance contracts for active Children and Youth, Deputy Sheriffs, Jail and Probation bargaining unit employees, retirees and COBRA groups, effective January 1„ 2000 through December 31, 2000 at the submitted rates. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Health Assurance contracts for the above mentioned group at the submitted rates. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the establishment of the Washington County Drug and Alcohol Commission which will be a public commission included under Washington County government. Approval is also requested for this plan to be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of Drug and Alcohol program to provide drug and alcohol services in Washington County. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the establishment of the Washington County Drug and Alcohol Commission as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS C s ■ WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk stated for the record the following board appointments are suggested to occur on April 27, 2000: Clean and Green Advisory Board Pat Shawley Dr. Thomas Turnbaugh County Offices will be closed on Friday, April 21, 2000 in observation of Good Friday. Washington County will hold a "Scouting for Food" drive during the month of April. Non-perishable food donations can be placed in the designated boxes located in the lobby of the Courthouse and Courthouse Square Building. SOLICITOR Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority Residential Resources, Inc. project. Mr. McCune noted this project is located on a portion of Washington County land. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority Residential Resources, Inc. project. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Real Estate Tax Appeal with Hankinson International which has been settled by the Courts. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Real Estate Tax Appeal as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval appraisal fees for National City Bank and Coca Cola. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the appraisal fees as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BID OPENINGS Deputy Controller Namie opened and read the following bids: OFFICE SUPPLIES 1. Corport Express 79 North Industrial Park Pittsburgh, PA 15143 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Total amount of bid: $100.012.35 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Mt. Lebanon Office Equipment Company 1817 Banksville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Total amount of bid: $57.110.27 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Van Dyk Business Systems 800 Trumbull Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Total amount of bid: $3,503.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 4. Adolph Sufrin, Inc. 5770 Baum Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Total amount of bid: $104.085.99 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 5. US Office Products 1682 Evans City Road Evans City, PA 16003 Total amount of bid: $82.724.72 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 6. Staples Business Advantage 300 Penn Center Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Total amount of bid: $94,000.00 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. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Bevec declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:00 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2000 ATTEST: %4e.e"j- Ae --�- CHIEF CLERK