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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 650 - 8-3-2000 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 650 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, August 3, 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 J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Absent being: Commissioner Diana L. Irey, who was out of town. Also being present: Michelle Miller, Chief Clerk; Marlene Luketich, Director of Administration; Solicitor Richard DiSalle; Linda Belcher, Secretary; Lisa Cessna and Melanie Thomas, Planning Commission; Larry Maggi, Sheriff, Serena Todd and Gary Stofko, summer employees; Cathi Kresh, CCIS Director; Joann Metz, Commissioner Irey's office; Ken Krupa, Airport Manager; Lee Gregory, Manager Occupational Safety and Health; Carl Maggi, member of Veteran's Council; Jack Cattaneo, Lou Valante and John Adams, interested citizens; Judy Chestnutt, Observer -Reporter; Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent; Janice Crompton, Pittsburgh Post Gazette; Gary Smith Ca1TV; and various bidders. Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Lee Gregory led the meeting with a prayer. Carl Maggi said the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 649 dated July 19, 2000. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 649 be approved. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Jack Cattaneo a resident of Carroll Township applauded the Board for their involvement with CCAC locating in Washington County and offering classes to residents of the county at a discount. He suggested the Board consider a scholarship foundation for those attending classes who are juniors and seniors. These scholarships could apply towards tuition reimbursement. Chairman Bevec requested Mr. Cattaneo provide more details for the scholarship foundation and present them to the Board for further review. Mr. Harry Liller a resident of Finleyville Borough stated his disappointment and lack of support from the Board regarding his idea of a community bank for the poor. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board extend the bid for Produce with Jebbia's Market through September 30, 2001. It was noted this extension is at the same per unit cost as the current contract which is $1.00 per unit above the daily Pittsburgh wholesale fruit and vegetable report. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, awarding the bid as per above. 0; MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS B®❑K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. solicitor DiSalle recommend the Board award the bid for Pharmacy Services for the Health Center to PharAmerica of Greensburg, PA. The cost of prescriptions will be the average wholesale price less 10% for all prescriptions plus a $4.00 filling fee. Moved by Mr Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, awarding the bid as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE Chief Clerk announced the following Redevelopment Authority press releases: 1. A & L, Inc. for the Old Monongahela Remediation and Demolition Project 2. El Grande Industries, Inc. for the California and East Bethlehem Street Improvements Project NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the extension of the lease with Millcraft Industries for the Hearing Offices located in Millcraft Center. This lease would be extended on a month to month basis at the same monthly rate of $6,426.33. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the extension of the lease with Millcraft Industries as per above. T roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Right of Entry Agreement with Maple Creek Mining, Inc. for the drilling of one exploratory core hole to determine the presence and quality of coal. The agreement has been reviewed by the Solicitor's Office. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing Right of Entry Agreement. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration a request by Public Safety to ratify the submission of the 2000-2001 Act 147 Radiation Transportation Emergency Response Fund Grant agreement which is funded by money collected from fees from nuclear power facilities and would be used to purchase equipment. This grant is for $5,000 and requires no County match. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the Act 147 Grant. 0 1 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a posting clerk agreement with Rick Everly at the rate of $10.00 per affidavit. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing Tax Claim Posting Clerk agreement. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a contract adjustment agreement with Greene County Human Services for MH/MR services which increases the contract allocation in the amount of $32,059.08 for a total allocation of $192,559.08. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing MH/MR Adjustment Agreement. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a one year agreement with the following agencies to provide case management, housing assistance and other supportive services to mental health consumers. No County funds are required. SWPA American Red Cross Connect, Inc. $95,000 $10,000 Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the one year agreements as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with Connect, Inc. for the operation of the Washington Family Center in the amount of $100,438 for the period 7/1/00 to 6/30/01. The program is funded through the Family Service System Reform Initiative Grant for fiscal year 2000-2001. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the agreement with Connect, Inc. as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a contract modification for fiscal year 99/00 with Community Counseling and VisionQuest in the specified increase amounts for Children and Youth Services. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing contract modifications for Children and Youth Services. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. 1.30 M 9 ICI U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS [C■■ WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval for fiscal year 2000/2001 Children and Youth Services purchase of service agreements for SKS Enterprises and Try Again Homes in the submitted amounts. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the purchase of service contracts as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Child Care Information Services 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 the provider agreements. Bright Beginnings, Canonsburg Irma Hall, Washington David Coleman, Canonsburg Andrea Ryan, Washington Evelyn Ramey, Washington Rosalie Trapuzzano McKean, Washington Toni Miller, Washington Joyce Walker, Washington Linda Synder, McDonald Cynthia Phillips, Washington Donald Deems, Washington Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the CCIS Provider Agreements. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk recommended the following individuals be appointed to the Washington County Drug and Alcohol Commission at the August 17, 2000 meeting: Jay Weller, District Justice Candi NcNew, Registered Nurse Joyce Ewing, Personal Care Home Owner The Salary Board meeting of January 3, 2000 will reconvene on Wednesday, August 16, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. in public meeting rooms 103/104. SOLIC'TOR Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Tax Refunds. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, authorizing the Tax Assessment Office to prepare the foregoing tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax. 1. Country Wide 400 County Wide Way Simi Valley, CA 93065 District: Amwell Township Parcel No. 020-011-00-00-00001-00 Total amount: $48.41 2. Coastal Oil New York, Inc. P.O. Box 4372 Houston, TX 77210 District: North Charleroi Borough Parcel No. 500-003-00-01-0002-00 Total amount: $79.74 (1999 County Tax) (2000 County Tax) Fl� 1 MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ®❑❑K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA fl 0 [l 3. Mabel Ashmore 1009 S. Hewitt Avenue Washington, PA 15301 District: Canton Township Parcel No. 120-010-01-02-0006-00 Total amount: $97.55 4. Donald & Virginia Hart RR2, Box 133 Eighty Four, PA 15330 District: Washington 5th Ward Parcel No. 750-016-00-00-0005-00 Total amount: $52.34 5. John L. Sobek 1235 Meldon Avenue Donora, PA 15033 District: Donora Borough Parcel No. 240-007-00-02-0022-00 Total amount: R3A2 6. Kenneth L. & Julie M. Spencer 597 Blue Grass Drive Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: North Strabane Township Parcel No. 520-011-04-02-0073-00 Total amount: $38.74 7. Cleotha Lyon Scholarship Fund 127 Allen Avenue Donora, PA 15033 District: Donora Borough Parcel No. 240-029-00-01-0001-OOA Total amount: $22.40 8. McDonald's Corporation P.O. Box 66207 Chicago, IL 60666 District: Monongahela 3rd Ward Parcel No. 430-005-00-01-0011-00 Total amount: $37.37 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (2000 County Tax) (2000 County Tax) (2000 County Tax) (2000 County Tax) (2000 County Tax) (2000 County Tax) Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request to file a petition for allowance of appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court regarding a Children and Youth case that was initially heard in Washington County. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing request. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Resolutions through the Washington County Authority for funding associated with the following projects: MUNICIAPLITY AMOUNT USE North Strabane Township $300,000 Compost Recycling Charleroi Borough $250,000 Building Additions and Renovation Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, adopting the foregoing Resolutions. 132 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BID OPENDINGS Deputy Controller Namie opened and read the following bids. AIRPORT TAXIWAY 1. Joseph Vaccarello, Jr. P.O. Box 663 Arch Street Extension Carnegie, PA 15106 Total amount of bid: $1.746.441.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Washington Engineering & Construction Co. P.O. Box 1203 Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $1.679.657.50 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Cast & Baker Corporation 2214 Washington Road Canonsburg, PA 15317 Total amount of bid: $1,596,114.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, to table the Airport Taxiway bids for review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ENVELOPES AND STATIONERY 1. Masters Ink Corporation 123 Adams Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317 Total amount of bid: ,per unit costs A Bid Bond in the amount of $2,500.00 accompanied the bid. 2. Badzik Printing Services 799 Meldon Avenue Donora, PA 15033 Total amount of bid: per unit costs A Bid Bond in the amount of $2,500.00 accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, to table the Envelopes and Stationery bids for review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA There being no further business, Chairman Bevec declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:20 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: �Gt�rrc5'� /b 2000 ATTEST: �� 2 CHIEF CLERK I[] 1 1