HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 662 - 1-25-2001 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 23
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 662
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, January 25, 2001
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:
Cathi Kresh, Chief Clerk; Marlene Luketich, Director of Administration; Solicitor Richard DiSalle; Linda Belcher,
Secretary; Lisa Cessna and Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Roger Metcalfe, Budget Director; Sheriff Larry
Maggi and Captain Todd Hammond; Controller Paul Belcastro; Father William Feeney, Transfiguration Church; Greg
Lonick, member of the Washington County Veterans Council; Sister Martha Baier, Mrs. Ruffing and Cecilia Ruffing,
Ave Maria School; Mrs. Berdine, Andrew Wolf and Alexander Bitz, John F. Kennedy School; Linda Lounder, Our Lady
of Lourdes School; Mrs. Pierpont, Christine Perkins, Missy Giaquinto, Gary Piepont and Geoffrey Burke, Saint Patrick's
School; Paul Bakos, Kaitlyn Jones, Gerri Fusina, Ryan Kaczmarek, Sharon Brown and Michael Leech, Madonna
Regional Catholic School; Harlan Shober, Tom Hartswick and Carol Baker, Chartiers Township Council members;
Grant York, Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania; John Adams and Wayne Fleming, interested citizens; Judy Chestnut, O-R;
Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Chris Haines, Post Gazette, Karen Peters, Valley Independent and Gary Smith, CUTV.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Father Feeney led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Lonick said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 661 dated January 11, 2001.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 661 be approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring January 28 - February 3, 2001 as "Catholic Schools Week" in
Washington County.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Father Feeney thanked the Board of Commissioners for the Proclamation and their support. He introduced
members and students of the regional catholic schools, who made comments regarding Catholic Schools Week.
The Commissioners presented to Grant York, from Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania, a certificate recognizing his
group for the Fine Arts Program - FRONT ROW - in Washington County.
Mr. York thanked the Board for the certificate and their support in this endeavor.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
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COMMENTS
Harlan Shober, Chairman of Chartiers Township Supervisors, presented to the Board information regarding the
possibility of providing some relief for the residents of Chartiers Township impacted by the operation of the Arden
Landfill. He stated with the pending receipt of the County's $1.7 million in landfill funds, the township is hopeful that
by working with the Pennsylvania American Water Company and the Board of Commissioners they would be able to
begin the process of providing public water to over 227 residents in the Arden landfill area. Mr. Shober gave a
breakdown of estimated costs for the project.
Mr. Shober requested the Board consider this statement when deliberating on the potential requests the Board
may receive for the investment of the funds.
The Commissioners thanked Mr. Shober for his comments and suggested Chartiers Township Supervisors set up
a meeting with the Board of Commissioners, State Representative Leo Trich, Senator Barry Stout and the Planning
Commission to further discuss the matter.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for Election Supplies to Cane Business Forms of
Atlasburg, PA and William Penn Printing, Pittsburgh, PA for the amounts set forth in their bids.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to award the Election Supplies as per above.
Roll call vote:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a contract with Strategic Energy LLC of
Pittsburgh for the purpose of providing natural gas to the gate of Columbia Gas at the cost of $7.45/MCF which includes
ten cents per MCF for managing the account. It was noted this would be effective February 1, 2001 through March 31,
2002.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract with Strategic Energy LLC 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 submission of documentation to
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reflecting County match of $10,000.00 for easement purchases in the Agriculture
Conservation Easement Purchase Program. The appropriation is equal to the allocation from last year. The resolution
is designed to certify that the amount accounts for all roll back penalties from Clean and Green taxes per Act 156 of 1998.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving submission of documentation to the Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec -Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the renewal of the lease with Jack Morton
and Edward Thomas to remove hay from a designated area in Mingo Creek Park. Washington County will receive one
round bale of hay for each four bales produced. The term of the lease will be for three years, effective January 1, 2001
through December 31, 2003.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing lease with Jack Morton and Edward
Thomas.
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 Fiscal year 2001 Emergency
Management Performance Grant Program Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Emergency
Management Agency. The total grant amount is $53,337.00 and for the period of October 1,2 000 through September 30,
2001.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Fiscal Year 2001 Emergency Management
Performance Grant Program Agreement 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 allocation of $242,644.00 for the Mental
Health/Mental Retardation Program to Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc. for calendar year 2001: This
amount represents Washington County's share (15%) of costs budgeted for management of the six county managed care
consortium.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the allocation for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation
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 an Agreement with Richard'DiSalle.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the Agreement with Richard DiSalle.
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 Provider
Agreements for fiscal 2000-2001. 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.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Betty Jean Hull, Washington
Amy Cialone, New Eagle
Kimberly Strawn, Washington
Vanna Lytle, Donora
Joe Ann Taylor, Washington
Kathryn Lawrence, Canonsburg
Rosalie Hudock, Donora
Charlene Miller, Claysville
Cecilia Walters, Carnegie
Joan Plants, Burgettstown
Tammy Quigley, Coal Center
Cloteel Lauther, Waynesburg
Jean Dodd, Canonsburg
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Child Care 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 an Agreement with Try Again Homes for
the Independent Living Program. The Agreement amount is $89,000.00 and would be effective October 1, 2000 through
September 30, 2001 and funding would be provided through the Department of Public Welfare.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Agreement with Try Again Homes for the
Independent Living Program as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to amend the dollar amounts to existing
contracts with the following providers for the Children and Youth Department:
PROVIDER
AMOUNT
AMENDED AMOUNT
Abraxas
$150,000
$450,000
Alliance BDD
25,000
75,000
Community Alternatives
25,000
50,000
Diversified Human Srvs.
30,000
50,000
National Mentor
75,000
81,000
Pressley Ridge
25,000
100,000
Community Spec. Corp.
(formerly summit/JPO
Academy)
100,000
275,000
A Residential Rate change:
$148.54
147.00
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing contract amendments for the Children and
Youth Department.
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 from the Human Resources
Office to approve the annual Employee Assistance Program contract with Washington Hospital at the rate of $19.50 per
assessment/employee per year.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing contract with Washington Hospital.
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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 Fred Steiner and Alan Velicy to the Washington
County Authority Board for a five year term, effective January 25, 2001 through December 31, 2005.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing appointment of Fred Steiner and Alan
Veliky to the Washington County Authority Board.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk recommended to the Board the foregoing appointments to the Washington County Farmland
Preservation Board:
Appointment - Lou Brova - three year term, effective January 25, 2001 thru December 31, 2003
Reappointment - Mac Carter and Joe Depetro - another three year term, expiring December 31, 2003.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, appointing the foregoing individuals to the Washington County
Farmland Preservation Board.
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 Darlene Bigler to the Washington County
Transportation Advisory Board, effective January 25, 2001.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, appointing Darlene Bigler to the Washington County
Transportation Advisory Board as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Tax Refunds that have
been approved by the Treasurer, Tax Assessor and Assistant Solicitor.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the
following Tax Refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax:
1. William W. & Christine M. Whiteko
220 Vernon Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
District: Chartiers Township
Parcel No. 170-017-00-00-0022-07
Total amount: $248.33
2. Nick Suwak
201 Van Kirk Road
Washington, PA 15301
District. North Franklin Township
Parcel No. 510-001-00-00-0025-00
Total amount: $28.68
(2000 County Tax)
(2000 County Tax)
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3. Kenneth W. & Nancy Gentille (2000 County Tax)
331 Tree Top Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-009-09-01-0041-00
Total amount: $48.02
4. John Sr. & John Jr. Bogdan (1998-2000 County Tax)
69 Bogdan Road
Monongahela, PA 15063
District: Carroll Township
Parcel No. 130-004-00-00-0002-00
Total amount: $50.40
5. John Sr. & John Jr. Bogdan (1998-2000 County Tax)
69 Bogdan Road
Monongahela, PA 15063
District: Fallowfield Township
Parcel No. 320-006-00-00-0030-00
Total amount: $9.06
6. Lawrence L. Gipson (1992-1995 County Tax)
P.O. Box 212
305 McKean Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Charleroi Borough
Parcel No. 160-021-00-03-0014-00
Total amount: $231.26
7. Suzanne Wilhelm (1999-2001 County Tax)
3741 Buffalo Creek Road
Avella, PA 15312
District: Blaine Township
Parcel No. 050-004-00-00-0004-01
Total amount: $11.37
8. Lloyd Jr. & Susan M. Price (2001 County Tax)
227 Taylor Run Road
Monongahela, PA 15063
District: Carroll Township
Parcel No. 130-004-00-00-0020-00
Total amount: $2.23
9. Glenn & Rosalie N. Powelson (2000 County Tax)
120 Skyline Drive
Hickory, PA 15340
District: Mt. Pleasant Township
Parcel No. 460-006-00-00-0018-00
Total amount: $40.75
10. Royce G. & Geraldine Kotuch (2000 County Tax)
427 Eldersville Road
Bugettstown, PA 15021
District: Jefferson Township
Parcel No. 380-007-01-05-0004-00
Total amount: $11.73
11. Pitell Contracting, Inc. (2000 County Tax)
3413 Babcock Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-002-00-00-0040-06C
Total amount: $232.57
12. Mellon Mortgage for Frank J. Dobbins (2000 County Tax)
1775 Sherman Street, Suite 15000
Denver, CO 80203
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-007-11-00-0036-00
Total amount: $10.80
13. Robert & Jayne Theakston (2000 County Tax)
27 Hoodridge Lane
Mount Lebanon, PA 15228
District: Centerville 1' Ward
Parcel No. 151-013-00-00-0002-00
Total amount: $17.07
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief Clerk recommended the following board appointments occur on February 8, 2001:
Washington County Library System Board
Appointment Sue Engle
Eff. February 8, 2001 thru December 31, 2003
Washington County Children and Youth Advisory Board
Appointments Reverend Gary Behm and Reverend David Mayo
Eff. February 8, 2001 thru December 31, 2002
Chief Clerk announced an Executive Session was held January 24, 2001 in Room 704 at 10:40 a.m. to discuss
litigation and personnel issues.
Also, Chief Clerk announced the annual meeting of the Washington County Sinking Fund will be held
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immediately following the Commissioner's meeting today.
There being no further business, Chairman Bevec declared the meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
2001
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