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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 663 - 2-8-2001 - COMMISSIONER238 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 663 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, February 8, 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 Diana L. Irey and J. Bracken Burns, Sr. 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; Robert Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Reverend Gary Beam; George Eckert, member of the Washington County Veterans Council; Vaugh Dailey, Rick Bell and Dr. Diane Kirk, Peters Township School District; Christopher Hefferan, Enoch Wright Lifetime Award winner, Bonnie Pattison and Colleen Lantz, Highway Safety; State Trooper Diane Grady; Gary Zimak, Chief North Strabane Township Police; Melanie Moore, McGuffey School teacher; Megan Smith, Belle Vernon School District; Attorney Mark Mascara and Lou Falbo; 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. Reverend Beam led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Eckert said the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 662 dated January 25, 2001. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 662 be approved as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. l SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Commissioners presented a Certificate of Congratulations to Christopher M. Hefferan, winner of the Enoch Wright Lifetime Achievement Award. Christopher Hefferan thanked the Commissioners and gave a brief summary of his projects in school to qualify for the Enoch Wright Lifetime Achievement Award. The Commissioners presented Certificates of Congratulations to Vaughn Dailey and Rick Bell of Peters Township School District for the 2000 Teacher Excellence Award. Dr. Diane Kirk thanked the Commissioners for recognizing these teachers and Mr. Dailey and Mr. Bell thanked Dr. Kirk for the opportunity to work with the children of Peters Township School District. The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring February 11-17, 2001 as "Child Passenger Safety Week" in Washington County. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. MINUTE BOOK 211?9 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Pattison thanked the Board for the Proclamation and introduced a group of law enforcement agents and Meghan Smith, who received a plaque from Governor Ridge that the Commissioners presented to her for a video she produced concerning child passenger safety as a school project. Miss Smith thanked the Board for their support and made some comments regarding child passenger safety. Mr. Umstead, of the Redevelopment Authority, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution for Program Budget Revisions and Amendments to the Consolidated Action Plan for Plan Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the Resolution as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) COMMENTS George Eckert, of Forty and Eight, commended the Board for their support of Americanism Week in February and invited the Board to the American Legion in Washington for services on February 10, 2001 where there will be a Oratory contest held in honor of this event. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (CON'T) Attorney Mark Mascara presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following TEFRA hearing project: APPLICANTANITIAL OPERATOR: Lincoln Acquision, L.P. AMOUNT OF PROPOSED ISSUANCE: in an amount not to exceed $850,000.00 NATURE OF FACILITIES BEING FINANCED: The project involves the acquisition of Lincoln Equipment Company, Inc. and Lincoln Hydraulics, Inc. by Lincoln Acquisition, L.P. a new entity created to acquire assets and certain liabilities of such companies. The IDA tax-exempt financing would be used to pay all or a portion of the costs of (1) the acquisition of real estate, which includes an approximately 20,500 square foot manufacturing facility and equipment contained within the facility at the project site located at 20 Museum Road, Washington, PA 15301, (2) the renovation and equipping of the facility, (3) capitalized interest and (4) issuance of the note(s). LOCATION OF FACILITIES BEING FINANCED: 20 Museum Road, Washington, PA 15301 TIME AND DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING: February 8, 2001,10:00 a.m. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing TEFRA hearing project. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 240 MINUTE B ®® K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to purchase a Compaq server for the County's Pentamation System in the amount of $16,957.00. This will be a state contract purchase and not will be required to bid. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the purchase of a Compaq server 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 with Pentamation for the purchase, installation and integration of a software upgrade for the County's Fund Accounting, Inventory and Human Resources system. The maximum cost of this upgrade including all customization and training is $118,130.00. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the contract with Pentamation for the purchase of computer software upgrade 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 and Rose, Schmidt, Hasley and DiSalle, P.C. to act as the County solicitor. The Solicitor shall be paid an annual retainer fee of $100,000.00 payable in equal monthly installments beginning January 1, 2001. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Richard DiSalle and rose, Schmidt, Hasley and DiSalle 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 the Block Grant and Aviation Development Funds in the amount of $315,000.00 from PaDOT, Bureau of Aviation for removing obstructions and acquiring land on the Runway 9 approach. The project costs will be paid 90% Federal ($270,000.00), 5% State ($45,000.00) and 5% County ($45,000.00). The total cost of the project is $360,000.00. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the acceptance of the Block Grant and Aviation Development Funds for the Runway 9 approach 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 Block Grant and Aviation Development Funds in the amount of $128,250.00 from PaDOT, Bureau of Aviation for conducting a five year environmental assessment of Airport property for future projects. The Project costs will be paid 90% Federal ($121,500.00), 5% State ($6,750.00) and 5% County ($6,750.00). The total cost of the project is $135,000.00. MINUTE BOOK 241, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the acceptance of the Block Grant and Aviation Development Funds 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 from Parks and Recreation for the completion of the Comprehensive Recreation, Park and Open Space Plan. This resolution states that the project was completed, expenditures were made and the plan is acceptable to Washington County in accordance with the grant contract. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Resolution from Parks and Recreation. 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 Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone (KOZEZ) Resolution for Fallowfield Township and Charleroi Borough. The two proposed sites include the MIDA Industrial Park at the I-70 Bentleyville Interchange and CPSR Associate Independent/Extended Care Facility located on the Mon Valley Catholic High School property. It was noted both municipalities and school districts have passed resolutions for the expanded zone. The effective dates are retroactive to January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2010. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone Resolution 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 a contract with Apple Mobile Medical of Ellwood City, Pa. for the purpose of providing physical examinations for the Hazmat Team. The cost of this service is $207.00 per individual for approximately 45 individuals. This contract is effective December 1, 2000 through November 30, 2002. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing contract with Apple Mobile Medical. 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 RBA of State College , PA for the purpose of creating and supporting a software package for the Tax Assessment Office for the one time Pennsylvania Century Tax Refund Program. The cost is not to exceed $20,000.00 and will be funded 100% from a Pennsylvania State Grant. The agreement will be effective July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing agreement with RBA. 242 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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 addendum to the contract with Intelitran for the Welfare to Work Transportation Program. The addendum is for an increase in the amount to $325,000.00 for the period of December 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001. above. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the addendum to the contract with Intelitran 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 following list of miscellaneous expenses for the calendar year 2001 for Children and Youth Services. All items have been included and previously approved in the County budget and Children and Youth Services Needs Based budget. Training $ 3,000.00 Daycare $ 6,000.00 Recruitment $ 2,000.00 Labor & Industry $ 2,000.00 Foster Care Recognition Events $1,500.00 Miscellaneous Expenses $12,000.00 Depositions, Transcripts, Witnesses $ 2,500.00 Advisory Board Training/Meeting $1,000.00 Meals $ 600.00 Child Specific $10,000.00 TOTAL $40,600.00 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the list of miscellaneous expenses for Children and Youth Services 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 increase in the amounts to existing contracts with the following providers for Children and Youth Services: CONTRACTOR AMOUNT AMENDED AMOUNT Glen Mills $50,000 $100,000 Gannondale $20,000 $ 50,000 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the increases to Children and Youth Services contracts as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 1 f Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following list of organization memberships and associated costs for Mental Health/Mental Retardation: MEMBERSHIP Healthcare Financial Mgmt. Assoc. MH/MR Program Adm. Assoc. of PA PA Community Providers Assoc. PA Assoc. of Notaries COST $ 350.00 (estimated by amount of Medical Assistance dollars) $ 200.00 $3,554.00 $950.00 $232.56 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing list of organization memberships for MH/MR. 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 Service Agreement with Dr. David Raney to provide consultation to the fourteen county region MH/MR programs. The portion for Washington County is $31,812.00 effective July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001. These services are funded by the State and requires no County match. above. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Service Agreement with Dr. David Raney 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 Service Agreement with Michael Smull for the purpose of providing in-service training to staff and service providers. This is a two day training session at the cost of $3,100.00 and provided by a grant from CCAP with no County match required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Service Agreement with Michael Smull 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 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. Heather Hamilton, Washington Keith Miller, Washington Mary Little, McKeesport Barbara Wingfield, Monongahela 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. �-X4 M 9 N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk recommended to the Board the reappointment of Harold Hartger to the Drug and Alcohol Commission Advisory Board for a three year term, effective March 1, 2001 through February 28, 2004. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, appointing Harold Hartger to the Drug and Alcohol Commission Advisory Board 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 Reverends Gary Beam and David Mayo to the Children and Youth Services Advisory Board. The appointments are for a two year term, effective February 8, 2001 through January 31, 2003. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, appointing Reverends Gary Beam and David Mayo to the Children and Youth Advisory Board 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 Sue Engle to the Washington County Library System Board; this would be for a three year term, effective February 8, 2001 through January 31, 2004. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing appointment of Sue Engle. 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 Addendum to the existing Forensic Services Agreement for Dr. Leon Rozen, Dr. A. Sakir and Dr. Cyril Wecht to increase the autopsy rate from $625.00 to $950.00, effective January 1, 2001. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Addendum to the existing Forensic Services 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 an Addendum to the contract with Quest Diagnostic to extend the effective date from December 31, 2000 through December 31, 2001. It was noted the costs would remain the same as listed in the contract. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Addendum to the contract with Quest Diagnostic as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. M IN UTE O® K 2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an amendment to the Agreement with Keystone Health Plan West, Inc. to increase the reimbursement rate to the Health Center for Level One care from $197.00 to $235.00 per day; Level Two from $247.00 to $275.00 per day; and Level Three from $447.00 to $450.00 per day. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing amendment to the Agreement with Keystone Health Plan West, Inc. 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 with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for the purpose of storing microfilm for the Recorder of Deeds Office. The cost is a one-time fee of $2.00 per roll stored. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the contract with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission 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 addition of the Pennsylvania Association of Hazardous Materials to the County approved list of organizations for membership. The Public Safety Office is requesting that five members of the Hazmat Team be approved for membership to this organization at an initial cost of $10.00 per member each year. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing addition of the Pennsylvania Association of Hazardous Materials and membership for the Hazmat Team. 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 Tiburon Justice System for modifications to the FACTS Software System for Court Automation. This is a three year agreement at the cost of $113,770.00 for the first year; $128,900.00 the second year $128,900.00; and third year $92,950.00. The effective date is January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2003. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with Tiburon Justice System 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 Vacation Carryover Policy for county employees previously submitted to the Board for review. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Vacation Carryover Policy. 46 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk announced the County Offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2001 in observance of President's Day holiday. The Commissioners held an Executive Session Wednesday, February 7, 2001 in Room 704 at approximately 10:35 a.m. to discuss personnel issues. There will be a Retirement Board Meeting today immediately following the Board of Commissioner's Meeting in the Public Meeting Room. BID OPENINGS Deputy Controller Namie opened and read the following bids: FOOD PRODUCTS 1. Gordon Food Service, Inc. P.O. Box 1787 Grand Rapids, MI 49501-1787 Total amount of bid: $21,878.45 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Sysco Food Services, Inc. One Whitney Drive Harmony, PA 16037 Total amount of bid: $16,384.06 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Reinhart Food Service RR #7, Box 162 Greensburg, PA 15601 Total amount of bid: $30,700.41 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 4. Stroehmann Bakeries, L.C. 245 Cool Spring Jumonville Road Hopewood, PA 15445 Total amount of bid: $44,793.70 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 5. Redline Medical Supply, Inc. 8121 10'fi Avenue Golden Valley, MN 55427 Total amount of bid: $11,256.91 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 6. Schaller's Bakery, Inc. 826 Highland Avenue Greensburg, PA 15601 �1 P- Total amount of bid: $35,477.00 A Cashier's Check in the amount of $3,547.70 accompanied the bid. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 0 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. VARIED TYPES OF LUMBER 1. Donora Lumber Company 300 Meldon Avenue P.O. Box 542 Donora, PA 15033 Total amount of bid: per unit costs An Official Check in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. West Elizabeth Lumber Company 1 Chicago Avenue Elizabeth, PA 15037 Total amount of bid: per unit costs 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. Poll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES 1. WorldCom Penn Center West One, Suite 420 Pittsburgh, PA 15276 Total amount of bid: $153,558.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Verizon 201 Stanwix Street 1P Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Total amount of bid: $90,775.20 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. A & A Communications 140 East Mall Plaza Carnegie, PA 15106 Total amount of bid: $97,401.60 An Official Check in the amount of $9,740.16 accompanied the bid. 4. Applied Digital Solutions 105 Broughton Road Bethel Park, PA 15316 Total amount of bid: $70,246.80 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 5. AT&T 4 Station Square Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Total amount of bid: $101,828.16 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 6. Curry Communications, Inc. Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Suite 387W 105 Mall Boulevard Monroeville, PA 15146 It was noted the required bid security did not accompany 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. There being no further business, Chairman Bevec declared the meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 12 2001 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK