HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 651 - 8-17-2000 - COMMISSIONERMinute No. 651
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, August 17, 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: Michelle Miller, Chief Clerk; Marlene Luketich,
Director of Administration; Solicitor Richard DiSalle; Lisa Cessna and Melanie ThomasFinney, Planning Commission;
Larry Maggi, Sheriff; Serena Todd and Gary Stofko summer employees; Cathi Kresh, Child Care Information Services;
Robert Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; John Popp, a retired coal miner; George Pattison,
member of Veteran's Council; Father Young, Immaculate Conception Church; Lou Valante, John Adams, Jim Crotch,
Becky Todd and George Eckert, interested citizens; Judy Chestnutt, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Kathy
Thomas, Valley Independent; Mike Naylor, Weirton Times; Janice Crompton, Herald -Standard and Gary Smith and
J.R. Wheeler, CUTV, and various bidders.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:10 a.m.
Father Young led the meeting with a prayer.
George Pattison led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 650 dated August 3, 2000.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, that Minute No. 650 be approved.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPEICAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Board adopted a Proclamation recognizing the Retired Coal Miners Health Care Benefits.
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.
Mr. John Popp, a retired coal miner accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Board for their support.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Adams commented on the Western Center land and stated land should be donated from this area for a
Veterans Hospital or cemetery.
James Crotch, a veteran, commented on the county's lack of oversight to veterans expenditures.
George Eckert thanked the Board for all their involvement with the veterans of Washington County.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (CONTINUED)
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the Resolution to approve the disposition of parcel no. 70 in
Southpointe since the Redevelopment Authority tabled this action at their meeting held on August 16, 2000. It was noted
that today's meeting would be recessed until August 22, 2000.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Umstead presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Budget Revisions to the Community
Development Block Grant Program.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Budget Revisions as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for Envelopes and Stationery to Masters Ink Corporation
of Canonsburg for the amount set forth in their bid.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, awarding the bid as per above.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle recommend the Board table the bid for the Airport Taxiway for further review.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bid for the Airport Taxiway.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk announced a Redevelopment Authority press release for Victor Paving and Construction, Inc. of
Monongahela for the Smith Township Street Improvements Project.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request from the Election Office
authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids for the anticipated total refurbishing of approximately 1000
voting booths over a three year period.
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, authorizing the Purchasing Department to advertise for bids as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Burns voted "yes" with the understanding that county employees would be used to perform this
task, if applicable.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to purchase a
videoconferencing system through the Electronic Courts 2000 grant. This equipment would be purchased,from the state
contract; at an approximate cost of $19,571.
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the purchase of a videoconferencing system 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 a request by the Sheriff's Office to
purchase a PC based ID card system for the state contract for gun permits at an approximate cost of $12,520.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the purchase of a PC based ID card system for the
Sheriff's 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 the purchase of furniture from the state
contract for the Crime Victim Department at an approximate cost of $26,264. This purchase will be partially funded by
the VOJO and VOCA grant and the District Attorney's capital expenditure budget.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the purchase of furniture for the Crime Victim
Department 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 sixty month contract with AT&T
Broadband for the purpose of providing expanded basic cable services to the Washington County Health Center at the
rate of $1,174.32 per month.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract with AT&T Broadband 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 acceptance of a $30,000 grant from
the PADot to conduct a seat belt safety enforcement program with five local municipal police departments for the
Highway Safety Department. A budget of $5,000 per police department will be given. Funds are provided to the,
departments for travel, promotion/educational items and overtime costs to conduct seat belt enforcement program.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Highway Safety grant for a seat belt safety
enforcement program 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 with Triline Associates for
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and final design reflecting the change of scope from a rehabilitation project to a bridge replacement and $20,340.56 for
construction inspection per PADot recommendations. Total cost for design is $190,520.55 and per 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 Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving Addendum #2 with Triline Associates 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 Resolution to rehabilitate Pike Run
Bridge #11 in California Borough as a single lane structure.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Resolution.
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 the Planning
Commission to bid for winter items requested by municipalities for the Joint Municipal Purchasing Program.
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the Planning Commission to advertise for bids 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 the acceptance of a recycling grant from
the Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $34,200 for the distribution of backyard composting bins.
The County match of $3,800 will be provided through inkind services.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, accepting the recycling grant from the Department of
Environmental Protection 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 authorization to bid for a one -day
truckload sale of compost bins per -the grant received by the Department of Environmental Protection.
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the Planning Commission to advertise for bids 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 a Worksite Agreement between
Washin :-ton Greene County Tob Trainine Agency Inc. and Washington County for the neriod of It& 31. 2000 to Time 30_
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2001. The main goal of this program is to provide work experience for participants that will be useful after completion
of the program.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Worksite Agreement between Washington Greene
County Job Training Agency, Inc. and Washington County as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk recommended to the Board the appointment of the following individuals to the Washington County
Drug and Alcohol Commission, effective August 17, 2000:
Jay Weller, District Justice
Candi NcNew, Registered Nurse
Joyce Ewing, Personal Care Home Owner
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, appointing the foregoing individuals to the Washington County
Drug and Alcohol Commission.
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 ratification for two employees from the
Court Administrator's Office to attend a conference in Atlantic City, NJ from October 1-4, 2000.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, ratifying the foregoing travel request.
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 submission of the STOP Violence
Against Women grant for the period of February 1, 2001 to January 31, 2002. This federal grant is in the amount of
$140,000 and requires a $20,000 cash match.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the submission of the STOP Violence Against Women
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 Agreement with Intelitran for
brokerage of the Regional Welfare to Work Transportation Program for the period of July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001 in the
amount of $120,000 which will serve the three county area of Greene, Westmoreland and Washington Counties.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Agreement with Intelitran for the Regional
Welfare to Work Transportation Program.
�koll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
�t?otion cirried unanimoc.sh�.
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Department of Transportation for Community Transportation Capital Equipment Grant funding in the amount of
$56,250. Also, approval is requested for the purchase and advertisement of bids for a 7-passenger raised roof van for the
County's transportation program. No County match would be required.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation 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 Contract Amendment with South
Connellsville Youth Center changing the per diem rate from $110 to $115.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Contract Amendment with South Connellsville Youth
Center 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 the FY 2001-2002
County Mental Health Plan for Mental Health/Mental Retardation.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing submission of the FY 2001-2002 Mental
Health Plan.
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 contract adjustments with Drug and
Alcohol service providers for the period of July 1, 2000 to October 1, 2000.
PROVIDER
ALLOCATION
Abstinent Living at Turning Point
$10,000
Catholic Charities
20,000
Comprehensive Subs. Abuse Srvs.
35,000
Firetree LTD
20,000
Evergreen House
20,000
Hear, Inc.
20,000
Gateway Rehab. Center
30,000
Gateway VISION
20,500
Gaudenzia, Inc.
10,000
Greenbrier Treatment Center
225,000
Halfway Home of Lehigh Valley
10,000
Harbor House
15,000
The Highland House, Inc.
15,000
Neighborhood Drug Awareness Corp
75,000
P.O.W.E.R.
$ 10,000
Progressive Medical Specialist
15,000
Pyramid Healthcare, Inc.
10,000
L HS dba Roxbury
15,000
Light of Life Ministries
20,000
Sojourner House
10,000
St. Francis Medical Center
10,000
The CARE Center
150,000
Try Again Homes
20,000
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Twin Lakes Center
The Whales Tale
White Deer Run
Cove Forge
40,000
25,000
150,000
12,500
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns approving the foregoing Drug and Alcohol Provider Contract
Adjustment 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 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.
Tiffany Minnie, Bentleyville
Rosalie Ostrander, Charleroi
Carissa Wallace, Washington
Beverly Gatten, Washington
Betty Anderson, Prosperity
Tammy Lickert, Monongahela
Christen Cupler, Washington
Mable Latshaw, Burgettstown
Nicole McKee, South Park
Robin Hanna, Washington
Pamela Chechuck, Burgettstown
Pamela Rigdon, Houston
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the CCIS Provider Agreements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief Clerk recommended the following individuals be appointed to the respective boards at the August 31, 2000
meeting:
Alexander Coghill Washington Drug and Alcohol Planning Commisson
Jim Boston SPC
Mike Silvestri SPC - reappointment
Vance Dorsey Farmland Preservation
James Brice CYS Advisory Board - reappointment
Dr. Heidi Neville CYS Advisory Board - reappointment
Rebecca Tomasiak CYS Advisory Board - reappointment
Ann Dugan Redevelopment Authority - reappointment
Chief Clerk on behalf of the Board of Commissioners extended congratulations to George Eckert for being
elected the Grand Chef De Train of the Forty and Eight for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
SOLICITOR
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.
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1. Marlene & John Ferdinando (2000 County Tax)
200 Van Voorhis Lane
Monongahela, PA 15063
District: Monongahela 1st Ward
I creel No. 4?()-031-00-00_0001.00
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2. Stephen & Stella Keblish
258 Noble Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-014-00-00-0007-00
Total amount: $97.58
3. Nicholas & Betty Palmer
50 E. Maiden Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washington 4th Ward
Parcel No. 740-006-00-02-0008-00
Total amount: $716.03
4. David & Sandra Porter
% Fleet Mortgage
2210 Enterprise Drive
Florecne, SC 29501
District: Chartiers Township
Parcel No. 170-014-01-00-0020-02
Total amount: $49.84
5. Wayne & Louise Hoge
19 Highland Avenue
West Alexander, PA 15376
District: Donegal Township
Parcel No. 230-007-00-00-0038-00
Total amount: JILU
6. Francis & sherry Strnisa
251 Vance Drive
Burgettstown, PA 15021
District: Smith Township
Parcel No. 570-019-00.00-0030-00
Total amount: $1.88
7. Grace Methodist Church
420 California Drive
Coal Center, PA 15423
District: West Pike Run Township
Parcel No. 700-002-00-00-0002-16
Total amount: $37.25
8. Joseph & Michele Lee Schwerha
6306 Jack Street
Finleyville, PA 15332
District: Union Township
Parcel No. 640-003-02-01-0017-01
Total amount: R2.92
9. Joseph & Marlene McCloskey
121 South Malden Road
Brownsville, PA 15417
District: Centerville 2nd Ward
Parcel No. 152-021-00-02-0036-00
Total amount: $143.21
10. James DeAngelo & Jean Gross
%Washington Federal
77 S. Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-008-02-00-0021-00
Total amount: $7.60
11. Karana & Yanda Scott
%Washington Federal
77 S. Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Canonsburg 3rd Ward
Parcel No. 110-018-00-01-0029-00
Total amount: $2.65
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Andrew & Colleen Kuzy
(2000 County Tax)
%Washington Federal
77 S. Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Bentleyville Borough
Parcel No. 040-023-00-01-0007-00
Total amount: $208.03
13.
James DeAngelo & Jean Gross
(2000 County Tax)
%Washington Federal
77 S. Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Nottingham Township
Parcel No. 530-001-00-00-0017-00
Total amount: $8.37
14.
Harold & Maxine Christopher
(2000 County Tax)
%Washington Federal
77 S. Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washington 7th Ward
Parcel No. 720-004-00-00-0044-00
Total amount: $208.91
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Molycorp, Inc.
(2000 County Tax)
P.O. Box 7600
Brea, CA 92822
District: Canton Township
Parcel No. 120-011-00-00-0026-08
120-011-00-00-0021-00
Total amount: $64.34
16.
Robert & Heather Thomassy
(2000 County Tax)
438 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
District: Canton Township
Parcel No. 120-009-08-00-0001-00
Total amount: $38.71
17.
Paul Scruppi, Jr.
(2000 County Tax)
3024 Estate Drive
Oakdale, PA 15071
District: Smith Township
Parcel No. 570-026-00-00-0007-06
Total amount: $23.48
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Thomas & Mary Anne Mullen
(2000 County Tax)
%Slovenian Savings
107 Latimer Avenue
Strabane, PA 15363
District: Charteirs Township
Parcel No. 170-015-03-00-00112-00
Total amount: $270.17
19. Howard & Lori Sampson (2000 County Tax)
189 Helen Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Canton Township
Parcel No. 120-011-00-00-0030-00
Total amount: $45.28
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENDINGS
Deputy Controller Namie opened and read the following bids:
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FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS
PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT - COURTHOUSE
1. Allegheny Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc.
133 Little Deer Creek Road
Rural Ridge, PA 15057
Total amount of bid: $62.000.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Profor, Inc. dba L. R. Lloyd Company
P.O. Box 975
Uniontown, PA 15401
Total amount of bid: $108.200.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. G & W Roofing & Construction, Inc.
672 Christy Road
Eighty Four, PA 15330
Total amount of bid: $44.000.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
4. L.W. Miller Roofing, Inc.
100 Hamilton Street
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $55.342.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bids for review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NATURAL GAS
1. Nicole Engergy Service, Inc.
52 Pine Creek Road
Wexford, PA 15090
Total amount of bid: $23,000.00
It was noted a personal check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
' loved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bid for review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chairman Bevec declared the meeting recessed until August 22, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room.
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