HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 648 - 7-6-2000 - COMMISSIONERMinute No. 648
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, July 6, 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 and Diana L. Irey. Absent from the meeting was Commissioner J. Bracken Burns. Also being present: Michelle
Miller, Chief Clerk; Linda Belcher, Secretary; Richard DiSalle, Solicitor; Lisa Cessna, Mark Thomas and Melanie Finney,
Planning Commission; Captain Todd Hammond; Serena Todd summer employees; Ken Barna, Director of Tax
Revenue; Robert Umstead, Executive Director of Redevelopment Authority; Cathi Kresh, Director of Child Care
Information Services; Mike Namie, Deputy Controller; Pastor Craig Dellis, Covenant Life Fellowship; Sally Stephenson,
Navy Women's Association; Nancy Weiss, Citizens Library; Mary Ester Pees, volunteer for Christmas Care Recycling
Program; Lou Valente, interested citizen; Judy Chestnutt, Observer -Reporter; Chris Haines, Herald Standard; Janice
Crompton, Post Gazette; Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent; and Gary Smith, California University Television.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Craig Dellis led the meeting with a prayer.
Sally Stephenson said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approved Minute No. 646 dated June 16, 2000 and Minute No. 647 dated
June 22, 2000.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute Nos. 646 and 647 be approved.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Bevec introduced Mr. DiSalle and welcomed him as the new County solicitor.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners presented certificates to individuals involved in the Christmas Card Recycling Program.
Lisa Cessena introduced Nancy Weiss and Mary Ester Pees who were very instrumental in the Program that the took
place at the Citizens Library.
Ms. Weiss thanked the Commissioners and the Planning Department for assisting in this effort.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
REDEVELOPMENT RESOLUTIONS
Bob Umstead of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Resolution for the disposition of Parcel Nos. 61, 62, 64 and 67 in Southpointe.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing Resolution.
::oll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Umstead presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Local Economic Development
Assistance for the Redevelopment Authority to receive funding.
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the Resolution as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board table the bids for Kitchen & Housekeeping Supplies and Ribbons,
Cartridges and Toners for further review.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, tabling the bids as per above.
Roll call vote:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Consent of Assignment for the
transfer of a contract from Gatti Medical Supply, Inc. to Redline Medical Supply, Inc. Upon execution of the
acknowledgement, Redline shall replace any and all payment and/or performance bonds held by Washington County on
behalf of Gatti.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the Consent of Assignment as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk announced a Census Hotline toll -free number for citizens to contact who have been missed by the
Census.
Chief Clerk announced a Redevelopment Authority press release for a contract with Nathan Contracting of
Allison Park for the Donora Parking Garage and Community Center Rehabilitation Project.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to renew the software
licensing agreement with Election Systems for the Ballot Data Manager and the Ballot Type Setting System for the
Election Office at the cost of $5,245.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the renewal of the software licensing agreement with
Election Systems as per above.
:'.oll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of a landfill capacity agreement with
Westmoreland Waste to ensure adequate capacity for disposal of Washington County waste throughout 2009. There is
no fee assessed to Washington County.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the landfill capacity agreement with Westmoreland
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Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the ratification of the PLRB-Arbitration
Award/contract between the County and General Teamsters, Chauffeurs and Helpers Local No. 249 for the Assistant
District Attorneys and Public Defenders.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the ratification of the PLRB Arbitration Award/contract
as per above.
Roll call vote:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request by the Sheriff's Office to submit
the DARE Grant to the PCCD for the period of September 1, 2000 to June 30, 20001 to teach drug abuse and resistance
awareness and anti -violence to children in the McGuffey and Avella School Districts. This grant reimburses the County
for the Sheriff's wages while teaching this program. No additional County cost is involved.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the request by the Sheriff's Office as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Trey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Letter of Intent that will be sent to the
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to participate in the year 2001 Gypsy Moth
Suppression Program.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the Letter of Intent for the 2001 Gypsy Moth Suppression
Program as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes;
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request from Community Services to
ratify the renewal of the accident/health insurance policy for Community Service and FITS clients. The cost is $2,680
for the policy period of July 1, 2000 to July 1, 2001.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the ratification of the renewal of the accident/health
insurance policy as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Trey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval payment for the registration fee for two
Judges to attend the 2000 Annual Conference of state Trial Judges. The registration fee is $115 per judge.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving; the payment for registration fees as per above,
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Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Herman D. Wittlin,
DPM t-, serve as Podiatrist at the Washington County Health Center. The term of the agreement is August 1, 2000 to
August 1, 2002. Under the scope of this contract the resident will be billed for services not covered by Medical
Assistance and Medicare. There will be no cost to the County.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing Agreement with Herman D. Witlin.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request by Child Care Information
Services for approval of fiscal 99/00 agreements with the list of submitted providers. These agreements will be
automatically renewed until either party to the Agreement notifies the other party in writing of their intent not to renew
under the current terms of this provider agreement.
Roberta Massey, Finleyville
Shari McDonald, Hickory
Jeanette Clark, Washington
Robin Crawford, Washington
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing Child Care Information Services Provider
Agreements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of fiscal year 2000/2001 contract
agreerr imts with the list of submitted providers for Children & Youth Services.
PROVIDER
99-00 MAXIMUM
PRPOSED MAXIMUM
Abdd
-0-
$ 25,000
Abraxas
$ 360,000
150,000
Adelphoi
2,715,000
2,100,000
Agape
700,000
500,000
Allencrest
156,500
150,000
Auberle
290,000
250,000
Bethesda
72,000
50,000
Bradley Center
120,000
10,000
Cambria County
100,000
100,000
Cathy Foster
150,000
150,000
Charter Behavioral Health
115,000
50,000
Circle C
65,000
25,000
Com Alternative
60,000
25,000
Diversified
32,000
30,000
Emergency Youth Srvs.
95,000
75,000
Family Care
900,000
900,000
Florence Crittenton
-0-
100,000
Gannondale
21,500
20,000
George Jr.
427,000
175,000
Glen Mills
120,000
50,000
Gregory House
22,000
50,000
Harborcreek
330,000
150,000
Holy Family
458,000
350,000
Infant & Youth (Families United)
440,000
500,000
PROVIDER
99-00 MAXIMUM
PROPOSED MAXIMUM
Lutheran Glade Run
400,000
400,000
Mars
200,000
125,000
Mel Blount
175,000
-0-
Mentor
75,000
75,000
Northern Tier
45,000
50,000
Pressley Ridge
50,000
25,000
Prof. Family Care
875,000
900,000
SCYC
90,000
100,000
Summit
123,000
100,000
Three Rivers Youth
-0-
25,000
TAH
$330,000
300,000
Vision Quest
85,000
125,000
Wesley Institute
44,000
25,000
Westmoreland Co. Detention
115,000
25,000
Whales to Tales Teen Bridge
23,000
25,000
IN -HOME PURCHASE OF SERVICE CONTRACTS
PROVIDER 99-00 AMOUNT 2000-01 AMOUNT
CARE
$155,000
$155,000
CARE -Sex Offenders Prog.
55,000
55,000
Catholic Charities
100,000
100,000
CATY
300,000
300,000
Comm. Alternatives
75,000
125,000
CRY - Prev. Program
18,000
18,000
Mathews, Martha
25,000
20,000
Try Again Homes (CYS Consol.)
450,000
450,000
Try Again Homes JPO Consol.)
168,000
180,000
f hree Rivers Adoption Council
100,000
100,000
Carrie Miller, Esq. (Child's Atty)
21,000
21,000
Yatsko, George
36,000
36,000
Mon Valley YMCA After School Pro.
'
Uuv. Prob. Office)
100,000
131,221
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing Children & Youth Contracts.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the endorsement of an agreement with
Just Life in the amount of $25,000.
::loved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the agreement with Just Life as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk recommended to the Board the appointment of John A. Coates to serve as a member of the Mental
Health/Mental Retardation Advisory Board, effective July 6, 2000.
Moved by Mrs. Irey.
Chairman Bevec requested this item be tabled until the next Board of Commissioners meeting in accordance
with the procedure to announce the name of potential board members two weeks prior to the official vote on the
appointments.
Commissioner Irey withdrew her motion.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a letter of endorsement for the State I
Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Mental Retardation Plan document which is to be sent to the Commonwealth's Department of
Public Welfare, Office of Mental Retardation.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing letter of endorsement for the State I Fiscal
Year 2001-2002 Mental Retardation Plan.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request from the Drug and Alcohol
Department a $4,000 expenditure for the provision of refreshments/meals for fiscal year 2000/2001.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the following expenditure as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
„hief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval ratification of a professional services
agreement with Micro League Software. The total cost of this agreement is $44,420 and would cover a fiscal and client
tracking system, provider electronic billing system, maintenance agreement, training and bridge programming.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the ratification of a professional service agreement with
Micro League Software as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SOLICITOR
,.olicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Tax Appeal Settlement with
National City Bank which involves tax years 1998,1999, and 2000. It was agreed upon that the fair market value for the
subject property would be $500,000 for 1998, $500,000 for 1999 and $450,000 for 2000.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the Tax Appeal Settlement with National City Bank as
per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
Deputy Controller Namie opened and read the following bids.
MEAT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
1. Green Valley Packing
2992 Green Valley Road
Claysville, PA 15323
Total amount of bid: $20,837.60
A Bid Bond in the aniotint of 10% accomnaniecl the. bid.
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2. Reinhart Food Service
R. R. 7, Box 162
Greensburg, PA 15600
Total amount of bid: $25,087.71
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. Gordon Food Service
P. O. Box 1787
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
Total amount of bid: $22.365.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
4. Sysco
8 Kingswood Court
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $19.474.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, to table the bids for review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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