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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 617
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, May 13, 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., Diana L. Irey and Scott H. Fergus. Also being present: Michelle Miller, Chief Clerk; Jim
McCune, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Secretary; Jill Devine, Assistant Solicitor; Marlene Luketich and Melanie
Thomas, Planning Commission; Mike Namie, Deputy Controller; Chief Deputy Sheriff John Rheel and Deputy
Sheriff Todd Hammond; Francis King, Treasurer; Robert Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevleopment
Authority; Mary Lynn Spilak, Director of Aging Services; Debbie DeStefano, Aging Services; Kathy Costantino,
District Supervisor of Washington County SWPA AAA, Inc.; Ray Kasparek, President Sub Area Advisory Council;
Jeff Yates, Director of Public Safety; Lind Zidek, President of EMS Council; Rick Huff, Coordinator of EMS
Council; Kay Jo Fisher, Secretary of EMS Council; Rodney Roher, Paul Vahaly, Bill Hess, Randy Margarcelli, Brad
Crawford, Ramona Bright, Lily Farquhar, Chris Dell, Michael Nemec, Bob Atkison, Ed Stevenson and Tom Bruce,
members ambulance services located throughout Washington County; members of Senior Citizens Centers in
Washington County; Mark Mascara, attorney for the Washington County Industrial Development Authority;
George Hutchko, member of the American Legion and Veterans Council; George Eckert, veteran; Jerry Seaman,
John Logar and Fred Fleet, interested citizens; Joe Smydo, Observer -Reporter; Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent;
Andy Briggs, KDKA; Chris Haines, Herald -Standard; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; and Mike Naylor, Weirton Daily Times;
and Tom Krukosky, CUTV.
Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Treasurer King led the meeting with a prayer.
Georege Hutchko said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Burns entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 616 dated April 29, 1999.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, that Minute No. 616 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 to Mary Lynn Spilak, Director of Washington County Aging
Services as a representative of the Washington County Senior Citizens, declaring May, 1998, as "Older Americans
Month".
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
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Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Spilak introduced Kathy Costantino, District Supervisor of the Washington County SWPA AAA, Inc.
and Ray Kasparek, President of the Sub Area Advisory Council.
Ms. Costantino thanked the Board of Commissioners for the Proclamation and their continued support of
programs and functions for the older Americans in Washington County.
Mr. Kasparek made comments and presented to the Commissioners a gift in appreciation of their support for
older Americans.
The Commissioners presented to Jeff Yates, Director of Public Safety, a Proclamation declaring May 3-9, 1999
as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in Washington County.
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.
Jeff Yates thanked the Commissioners for the Proclamation and introduced various members of ambulance
and emergency personnel. Each emergency service was presented with a Proclamation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
George Eckert, Forty & Eight Chef DeGare of Voiture 676, presented Americanism Merit Award to
Commissioner Fergus for his loyalty and patriotism as exemplified by Voiture Locale 676 of Washington County.
Commissioner Fergus thanked Mr. Eckert for this prestigious award.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Robert Umstead of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for their consideration and
approval a Resolution regarding Amendments for the Consolidated Action Plan and the Home Investment
Partnership Program.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, adopting the foregoing Resolution.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Mr. Umstead presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution regarding a
Cooperative Agreement for the Corporate Drive Construction and Site Improvement Project.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, adopting the foregoing Resolution.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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TEFRA HEARING
Attorney Mark Mascara was present to conduct a Tefra Hearing for the purpose of informing the public that
the Washington County Industrial Development Authority leased obligations to finance the project as described:
AMOUNT OF PROPOSED ISSUANCE: Not to exceed $10,000,000.00
APPLICANCT: AHF/Central States, Inc.
NATURE OF FACILITIES BEING FINANCED: To refund and retire the outstanding amount of
the Issuer's $7,740,000.00 First Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 1989, which were issued to finance the
acquisition and renovation of the nursing home facility known as McMurray Hills Manor in
McMurray, Pa., finance the acquisition, construction and equipping of additional healthcare facilities
located at the above -described location, fund a debt service reserve fund, fund certain working capital
needs of the borrower and pay certain issuance costs in connection with the bonds.
LOCATION OF FACILITIES BEING FINANCED: 249 West McMurray Road, McMurray, Pa.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, certifying that the appropriate public hearing was duly held in
reference to AHF/Central States, Inc. as per above.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board that the bid for a Raised Roof Van be awarded to R. D. Ward,
Inc. for the amount set forth in their bid.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to award the bid for a Raised Roof Van as per above.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board that the bid for a Small Transit Bus for Human Services be
awarded to M.A. Brightbill Body Works, Inc.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid for a Small Transit Bus as per above.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board that the bids for Industrial Commodities be awarded to
Grainger for the amount set forth in their bid.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid for Industrial Commodities as per above.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor McCune recommended to the Board that the bids for Printed Forms be tabled for further review.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the foregoing bid.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk made a Press Release available detailing the 1999 Primary Election results being on the Internet.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for the following bids:
1. Window blinds for the Health Center's Alzheimer wing
2. One used seven passenger van for the Community Services/FITS Program
3. Two reconditioned police vehicles for the Sheriff's Department
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise the foregoing bids.
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 to advertise for proposals for
office space for District Justice Teagarden.
above.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, authorizing the advertisement of office space proposals as per
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 authorization to purchase furniture,
wardrobes, beds and related items for the Alzheimer's Unit in the amount of $215,613.25 from the state contract.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the purchase of furniture, wardrobes, beds and
related items for the Alzheimer's Unit 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 an extension and related addendum
to the Contract with Richard Milan for the purpose of repair and installation of data and voice communication
systems at $800.00 per month for the period of June 1, 1999 through May 31, 2000.
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Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the extension and related addendum to the Contract
with Richard Milan 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 Change Order No. 4 to the
construction contract with Cedar Creek Construction in the amount of $9,203.58. This represents the modification
of beam seats and providing and installing additional timber members and bottom chord protection at Letherman,
additional rock at Wright and an extension of the contract period. PaDOT has reviewed and will fund this Change
Order 100%.
Moved by Mrs. Irey , seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving Change Order No. 4 with Cedar Creek
Construction 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 authorization to encumber Liquid
Fuels Funding for each of the Jackson Mills Covered Bridge, Day Covered Bridge and Greer Station Bridge.
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Liquid Fuels Funding encumbrances as per
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 adoption of a Resolution of
Support for the proposed disposition of grade separated crossings along the former Montour Railroad right-of-way.
The proposal concerning the crossings will be submitted to the Public Utility Commission for further action. It is
also requested that a related public private partnership agreement be signed by the Commissioners.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Fergus, approving the Resolution of Support regarding the Montour
Railroad Trail as per above.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Burns stated that he is proud that the Board of Commissioners in conjunction with the Montour
Trail Council and the Washington County Parks and Recreation Department are able to provide the residents of
Washington County with the expansion of the Montour Trail.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a proposal from DePretis and Ware
to conduct an audit of the Retirement Fund for the year 1998 at the cost of $1,950. The Retirement Board must
also approve this item.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the proposal from DePretis and Ware to conduct an
audit of the Retirement Fund 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 Canvass Board appointments for
the 1999 Primary Election as follows:
Mary Barantovich, Monongahela
Mary Patterson, Monongahela
Linda Garcia, Monongahela
Patricia Hagedorn, Richeyville
Rubin Sabatine, Washington
Beryl Jones, Charleroi
Linda Seaman, Claysville
Doris Marinkovich, Beallsville
William Montgomery, Washington
Mary Roessler, Washington
Jennifer Breese, Washington
Edward Senko, Donora
Catherine Reimer, Charleroi
Dorothy Wilhide, Houston
Millicent Powell, Finleyville
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Canvass Board appointments.
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 Change Order with Crump, Inc.
in the amount of $2,514.88 to replace 17 grab bars and 2 trash receptacles in the Alzheimer's Unit at the Health
Center.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving a Change Order with Crump, Inc. 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 a Posting Agreement with Carol
Ann Thani at the rate $10.00 for each completed affidavit of posting for the Tax Claim Bureau.
Thani.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Posting Agreement with Carol Ann
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Child Care Information Services
provider agreements with the following for fiscal 1998/99:
Tot Spot Child Care, Pittsburgh
Shirley Ann Moore, Washington
Patricia Smith, Washington
Donnie Johnson, Jr. Washington
Cynthia Malone, Washington
Barbara Tustin, Washington
Teresa Jones, Washington
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Child Care Information Services provider
agreements 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 an Agreement by and between the
Drug and Alcohol Single County Authority and the Pennsylvania Department of Health to allow an annual
increase of $32,858 to provide treatment, prevention and intervention services.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Agreement by and between the Drug and
Alcohol Single County Authority and the Pennsylvania Department of Health 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 a Mental Health Agreement with
Community Action Southwest in the amount of $9,000.00 to cover the costs for the mandated Consumer
Satisfaction Team to provide face to face interviews with consumers.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Mental Health Agreement with Community
Action Southwest 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 Minigrant Awards for the Drug and
Alcohol Department in the amount of $33,975.81 to the provided list of recipients.
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above.
Charleroi Area School District
(Elementary Schools)
$2,000.00
Try Again Homes, Inc.
$1,976.00
Waynesburg College Campus -Comm. Coalition
$2,000.00
Waynesburg Central High School and
MBM Middle School
$2,000.00
John F. Kennedy Catholic Elem. School
$1,999.81
Mon Valley Youth and Teen Association, Inc.
$2,000.00
Royal Family Kid's Camp
$2,000.00
Canon -McMillan School Dist. (Elem. Schools)
$2,000.00
Mental Health Assoc. of Wash. County
$2,000.00
The Neighborhood Drug Awareness Corps, Inc.
$2,000.00
Wash. Coalition for Teen Pregnancy Prevention
$2,000.00
"CHILD CLUB' Canon -McMillan Middle Sch.
$2,000.00
Gateway VISION
$2,000.00
Catholic Charities
$2,000.00
Mon Valley After School Program
$2,000.00
Light of Light Ministries at Serenity House
$2,000.00
West End Community Center
%Rankin Christian Center
$2,000.00
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Drug and Alcohol Minigrant Awards as per
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Holly Martin, Director of the Drug and Alcohol Department, stated that she would like to present these
minigrants to the recipients at a Commissioner's Meeting at a later date and thanked the Commissioners for their
ongoing support.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief Clerk made the following announcements:
1. The Washington County Offices will be closed on Tuesday, May 18, 1999 in observance of the
Primary Election Day holiday.
2. A Salary Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 27, 1999 immediately following the
meeting of the Board of Commisisioners.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the
following tax refunds because of duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax.
1. First Merit Mortgage for (1999 County Tax)
W. E. Syling
4455 Hills and Dale Road
Canton, OH 44799-0824
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No: 140-009-06-00-0038-00
Total amount: $40.72
S. S. No. 201-36-1025
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2. Laurel Bank for
George D. Sellers
P.O. Box 790
Johnston, PA 15907
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel No. 520-013-19-00-0001-00
Total amount: $542.49
Tax I. D. #25-0578950
3. Laurel Bank for
George C. Chiera
P.O. Box 790
Jonston, PA 15907
District: South Strabane Township
Parcel No. 600-006-07-05-0005-00
Total amount: $266.77
Tax I. D. #25-0578950
4. PBMR Investment, Inc.
Millcraft Center
400 Southpointe Blvd. Plaza
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Chartiers Township
Parcel No. 170-017-00-00-0014-03
Total amount: $3.61
5. Richard Kendall Et Ux Et Al
1123 Valley View Road
Bulger, PA 15019
District: Robinson Township
Parcel No. 550-010-00-00-0008-00
Total amount: $13.85
S. S. No. 116-30-7479
6. Francis A. & Margaret Castelli
102 Sunrise Lane
Venetia, PA 15367
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-008-16-00-0007-00
Total amount: $85.75
S. S. No. 119-38-9897
7. Immaculate Conception Church
111 Boulevard of the Allies
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
District: Claysville Borough
Parcel No. 180-003-00-00-0013-00
Total amount: $54.73
8. Thomas M. & Patricia R. Dailey
136 Valley Road
Eighty Four, PA 15330
District: Nottingham Township
Parcel No. 530-001-06-00-00-0012-00
Total amount: $25.40
S. S. No. 165-34-5192
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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OPENING OF BIDS
Deputy Controller Namie opened and read the following bids:
KITCHEN SUPPLIES
1. J. Gregory Restaurant Equipment
813 East Main Street
Monongahela, PA 15063
Total amount of bid: $17.810.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Tri State Restaurant Equipment Co., Inc.
815 22na Street
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
Total amount of bid: $17.531.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the foregoing bids for review.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Fergus - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
1. Rasayan
103 Glenbrook Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Total amount of bid: $20.000.00
A Cashier's Check in the amount of $2,200.00 accompanied the bid.
2. Paper Products Company, Inc.
36 Terminal Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Total amount of bid: $704.70
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. Coloplast Corporation
1955 West Oak Circle
Marietta, CA 30062-2249
Total amount of bid: $7.960.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
4. Red Line Medical Supply, Inc.
8121 10t' Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Total amount of bid: per unit costs
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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5. Convatec/Bristol-M ers Squibb Company
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P.O.Box 4500
Princeton, NJ 08543-5179
Total amount of bid: $23.318.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
6. Mercy Surigal Dressing Group, Inc.
One West Pike Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Total amount of bid: $37,941.43
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Fergus, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the foregoing bids for review.
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
11:05 a.m.
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