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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 643 - 4-27-2000 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE B❑❑K 49 WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, April 27, 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; Joseph Zupancic, Assistant Solicitor; Steve Wiencek, Redevelopment Authority; Dave Suski, JTPA; Amanda Suski; Ken Barna; Tax Assessment Office; Lauren Barna; Alexandria Irey and J.P. Bevec, Commissioners Irey and Bevec's children; Francis King, Treasurer's Office and Carley Carpenter; Joann Metz and Vickie Adams, Commissioner's Office; Kathy Sabol and Phillip Binotto, Washington County Bar Association; Sharon Cone and Jeff Herman and Cassie Dunn, Foster Grandparent Program; Joe Abate, Veterans of Foreign War; Rick Futtrel, Washington City Mission; Betty Ramusuvich, Thelma Johnson, Irene Sustrik, Kay Lombardi, Barbara Monorun, Violet Christopher, Marcella Paletla, Marilyn Wyeth, Ruth Johnson, Lori Arent, Jeff Dorin; Shirlee Dreislatt, Joh Peko, Paul Heckman, Sadie King, Betty Brown, Betty Grinage, Regina Higginbotham and Susan Hunter, Foster Grandparents; Butch Gorby, 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. Rick Futtrel led the meeting with a prayer. Joseph Abate said the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 642 dated April 13, 2000. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, that Minute No. 642 be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Commissioners presented a Proclamation to Kathy Sabol and Phillip Binotto declaring May 1, 2000 as Law Day in Washington County. 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. Mr. Binotto thanked the Commissioners for the Proclamation and noted there will be a Court Day celebration at the Courthouse on May 11,2111, s® MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring May 1-7, 2000 as Foster Grandparent Week. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Sharon Cone thanked the Commissioners for the Proclamation and also thanked the foster grandparents for their hard work and dedication. PUBLIC COMMENTS Fred Fleet of Washington commented on a situation that occurred with the Sheriff's deputies coming to his wife's house to collect on a delinquent garbage bill. He stated he has contacted his State Representatives and Congressman Mascara regarding this matter. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor McCune recommended the Board table the bids for Office Supplies for further review. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bids for Office Supplies as per above. Roll call vote: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPCIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Steve Wiencek of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Fiscal Year 2000 Consolidated Strategy and Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant and Emergency Shelter Grant Programs. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Redevelopment Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE Chief Clerk announced the following Redevelopment Authority contract awards: 1. Pompei and Sons, Inc. of Bentleyville for the Extension Avenue and Virginia Avenue Reconstruction Project in the City of Washington 2. Angelo's Landscape Supply of Canonsburg for the Brownson House Playground Removal of Architectural Barriers Project in the City of Washington NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the extension of the current contract with Richard Milan at the cost of $825 per month for the repair and installation of voice communications equipment. This contract would be effective June 1, 2000 through May 31, 2001. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the contract with Richard Milan as per above. MINUTE BOOK 51 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 presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization for payment of a $11,066.44 fee to Elections Systems and Software for the installation of the software upgrade for the Voter Tabulation Software Program. Also, approval was requested to upgrade the Voter Registration system to make it more compatible to motor voter and to operate more efficiently at a cost of $10,000 to $11,000. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Voter Registration Software and Software Upgrade for the Election Office 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 for Public Safety to participate in a Cooperative Agreement for emergency response between thirteen counties and the City of Pittsburgh.. above. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Cooperative Agreement for Public Safety.as per 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 of a Temporary Construction License Agreement with Warren and Dorothy Gildow for the construction of a temporary roadway crossing adjacent to the Day Covered Bridge in Morris Township. Payment in the amount of $800 will be made from the Liquid Fuels fund for the use of this land throughout the reconstruction of the covered bridge. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Temporary Construction License Agreement with Warren and Dorothy Gildow 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 a General Permit Application to the PA Department of Environmental Protection for a temporary stream crossing adjacent to the Day Covered Bridge. The crossing will provide emergency access to the residents affected by the bridge closure. Costs for design will be paid 100% with State Act 26 monies. Construction will be completed as an Agility project with County forces and PaDOT. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing General Permit Application for the Day Covered Bridge Project. 52 MINUTE ®O❑K 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 presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Aviation Block Grant in the amount of $94,000 for the relocation of Taxiway "B" Phase II; Land Acquisition at the Washington County Airport. Costs will be paid as follows: $846,000 - Federal Block Grant 47,000 - State Share 47,000 - County Share Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Aviation Block 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 an Aviation Block Grant in the amount of $600,000 for the reconstruction of lower Taxiway "D" at the Washington County Airport. Costs will be paid as follows: $540,000 - Federal Block Grant 30,000 - State Share 30,000 - County Share Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Aviation Block 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 an Aviation Block Grant in the amount of $60,000 for the removal of obstructions from the Runway 9 approach at the Washington County Airport. Costs will be paid as follows: $54,000 - Federal Block Grant 3,000 - State Share 3,000 - County Share Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Aviation Block Grant. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk recommended the following board appointments for the Clean and Green Advisory Board: Pat Shawley Dr. Thomas Turnbaugh Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Clean and Green Advisory Board appointments. M 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 presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the adoption of a Resolution related to the Eminent Domain Code to allow PaDOT to proceed with last resort housing matters. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the Resolution 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 of the Washington Physicians Hospital Organization contract for the period of May 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001 to cover costs of inmates' inpatient and outpatient hospitalization services. The cost of the contract is as follows: Remainder of 2000: $11,110.00 per month Year 2001: $11,444.00 per month Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Washington Physicians Hospital Organization contract 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 the submission of a Regional Welfare to Work Transportation grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation encompassing Washington, Greene and Westmoreland Counties in the amount of $375,000 for the period of July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Regional Welfare to Work Transportation Grant Application 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 the submission of a Medical Assistance Transportation Grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the amount of $625,000 for the period of July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Medical Assistance Transportation Grant application as per above. 54 M I N LJTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS C ■ ■ WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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 submission of a 203 Shared -Ride Transportation grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the amount of $1,155,512 for the period of July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the 203 Shared -Ride Transportation Grant application 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 agreement with Tri-County Access, Inc. to assume operation of the Veterans van services for the period of May 1, 2000 to June 30, 2000 in the amount of $3,750.60. above. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Tri-County Access, Inc. as per 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 providers: Kimberly Maze, Claysville Beth Role, Washington Jody Philabaum, Washington Leslie Molinaro, Washington Brenda Lucas, Amity 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 Adjustment Agreements for Behavioral health with the following providers: n P 1 L� iJ DRUG AND ALCOHOL PLANNING COUNCIL CONTRACTOR CURRENT ALLOCATION Catholic Charities $ 39,010.00 Charter a Cove Forge 20,000.00 Cove Forge 40,000.00 CSAS 50,000.00 Evergreen 20,000.00 Gate Hse/Men 20,000.00 Gate Hse/Women 20,000.00 CONTRACTOR CURRENT ALLOCATION PROPOSED ALLOCATION $ 54,010.00 20,000.00 40,000.00 100,000.00 40,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 PROPOSED ALLOCATION Gateway $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00 Greenbriar 450,000.00 450,000.00 Harbor House 20,000.00 30,000.00 Highland House 20,000.00 30,000.00 Lehigh Valley 10,000.00 20,000.00 Mofett House 20,000.00 20,000.00 NDAC 183,292.00 203,292.00 Progessive Medical 20,000.00 25,000.00 Pyramid Healthcare 10,000.00 20,000.00 Roxbury 50,000.00 50,000.00 Serenity House 300,000.00 300,000.00 The CARE Center 484,920.00 534,920.00 The Whales Tale 20,000.00 50,000.00 Tom Rutter House 30,000.00 30,000.00 Try Again Homes 40,000.00 50,000.00 Turning Point Chem Depend 20,000.00 30,000.00 The Turning Point 50,000.00 50,000.00 Twin Lakes 200,000.00 200,000.00 Vision 60,000.00 60,000.00 White Deer 250,000.00 250,000.00 MENTAL HEALTH/MENTAL RETARDATION MH MR WAIVER PROV. Cont. Adi• Incr. Cont. Ad*. Incr. Cont. Ad. Incr. AVS 243,000 248,405 5,405 ARS 3,321,801 3,398,801 77,000 AMI 244,400 252,000 7,600 ABC Brady, Bob Centerv. Com. Act. Crossrds. 3,000 3,000 42,000 48,500 6,500 18,000 18,000 944,000 926,444-17,556 75,000 56,000-19,000 40,000 25,000-15,000 DHS 739,729 796,300 Futtrel 44,000 44,000 Greene 911 6,000 6,000 GARC 52,000 52,000 Gr. CYS 80,000 80,000 Gr. HS 126,500 126,000 GHI 320,000 332,000 Hook, Greg 100/170 Integ, Care EARLY INTERV. Cont. Adj. Incr. 16,000 11,000 -5,000 35,000 20,000-15,000 56,571 324,000 308,000-16,000 514,000 535,634 21,634 130,800 193,800 63,000 669,075 669,075 28,500 2,446,279 2,783,024 336,745 235,210 286;710 51,000 1,524,100 1,692,565 168,465 12,000 1,311 1,311 Interm. HC Just Life 100,000 135,000 35,000 25,000 25,000 56 MINUTE B®®K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MH MR WAIVER EARLY INTERV. Cont. Adj. Incr. Cont. Adi. Incr. Cont. Add. Incr. Cont. Aid'. Incr. PROV. Keffer Keystone Lifesteps McGuire Melmark MHA MVRC Northwest REM Sharp SW AMI SWFB TEC 25,000 25,000 78,000 78,000 66,800 66,800 956,500 968,500 12,000 1,508,927 1,569,068 60,141 104,000 104,000 10,000 11,500 1,500 96,191 124,700 28,609 56,000 70,000 14,000 3,000 3,000 55,000 30,000-25,000 154,694 108,088 33,394 400,000 400,000 534,000 1,450,000 916,000 666,000 678,000 12,000 UCP 83,447 83,447 1,182,434 1,294,334 111,900 572,000 602,000 30,000 WC 944,000 927,485-16,515 133,937 180,937 47,000 26,200 24,142 -2,058 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Behavioral Health Adjustment Agreements 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 the Person/Family Directed Support Waiver Supplemental Grant Agreement which allots up to $20,000 per individual/family to design and purchase necessary services. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Person/Family Directed Support Waiver Supplemental Grant Agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SOLICITOR Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the County's participation in a Nursing Home Intergovernmental Transfer Program. Solicitor McCune explained this program would enable the County to receive funds from the Federal government in the amount of $20,000 through Medicaid. Ci F, MINUTE BOOK 57 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS � WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the County's participation in a Nursing Home Intergovernmental Transfer Program 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: REAPPOINTING AND REPAINTING - BUILDING LOCATED AT 517 SOUTH MAIN STREET 1. Americana Painting Services, Inc. P.O. Box 8051 Pittsburgh PA 15216 Total amount of bid: $43.119.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Oakdale Construction Corporation P.O. Box 241 Oakdale, PA 15071 Total amount of bid: $36.435.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Nick's Painting 218 Altoona Place Pittsburgh, PA 15228 Total amount of bid: $12.123.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 4. G & W Roofing and Construction, Inc. 672 Christy Road Eighty Four, PA 15102 Total amount of bid: $42.750.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 5. C. J. Liller 210 Pine Drive Coraopolis, PA 15108 Total amount of bid: $28.500.00 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. 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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: ��"�G�G 1/Z A&I,. j CHIEF CLERK 7 �l