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MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 664
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, February 22, 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/Administrator; Solicitor
Richard DiSalle; Linda Belcher, Secretary; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Captain Todd Hammond; Deputy
Controller Mike Namie; Pastor John Williamson, Cross Creek Community Church; Bob Sepesy, member of the
Washington County Veterans Council and Mon Valley Leathernecks; Jean Byers, MATHCOUNTS Coordinator; Danny
Cox, Anthony Jones, Kenny Huang, Carrie Gessner, Marieliese Fraioti, Jeremy Yingling, participants of the
MATHCOUNTS competition; Liz Bladel, Coach for MATHCOUNTS competition; Sharon Cone, Foster Grandparent
Coordinator; Jennie Heckle, Bob Johnson, Edwina Towler, George Ann Chiapetta, Sandy Rae Rush, Margaret Cox,
Betty Hughes, Florence Sifert and Clestine Harris, recent Foster Grandparents graduates; Cindy Linville,
Redevelopment Authority; Edward Huffer, county employee; Clay Hamilton and Bonnie Palfrey, Maintenance
Department; John Adams, interested citizen; Judy Chestnut, O-R; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Karen Peters, Valley
Independent and Gary Smith, CUTV.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Williamson led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Sepesy said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 663 dated February 8, 2001.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 663 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 endorsing Plan H which involves the Mon Valley/Fayette Expressway
and Southern Beltway Alliance.
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.
The Commissioners read a Proclamation recognizing Paul O'Neill for his dedication and leadership in providing
the new "Front Door" to the Regional Enterprise Tower.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
The Commissioners presented Certificates of Commendation to students who participated in the
MATHCOUNTS competition.
Jean Byers thanked the Commissioners for their support and recognition to the students who participated in the
competition and won in their respective categories.
The Commissioners presented to Edward Huffer a Certificate of Recognition for his dedicated services as an
employee with the county and wished him well on his retirement.
Ed Huffer thanked the Commissioners for the certificate.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board table the bids for Telecommunication Services for further review.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the foregoing bid for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board table the bids for Food Products for further review.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bid for Food Products as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board table the bids for Lumber for further review.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bids for Lumber as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
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 an addendum to the existing Lease
Agreement with Washington School District. This agreement provides space for the LEADER Program at the school.
The district is requesting an increase from $750.00 to $800.00 per month. This lease is month to month, effective
March 1, 2001.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the addendum to the Lease Agreement with Washington
School District 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 the Washington Trust
Building to provide office space for Probation Services. The request is to include an increase in rent from $350.00 to
$367.00 per month, effective March 1, 2001 and an extension of the agreement, effective March 1, 2001 through May 31,
2001.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with the Washington Trust Building 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 a modification to the
combined Business/Operational Plan for the Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Area for the Job Training Agency,
Inc. It was noted the plan was previously approved by the Southwest Workforce Investment Board on January 30, 2001.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the submission of a modification to the combined
Business/Operational Plan for the Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Area as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the purchase of a reconditioned police vehicle for the
Sheriff's Office.
above.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, 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.
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the purchase of a laundry folder for the Health
Center.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, authorizing the purchase of a laundry folder for the Health Center.
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 two year extension to the existing
contract with Tarbuck Security Agency, Inc. of Washington, PA for the purpose of providing security to the Health
Center. The cost is $54,512.64 per year, effective March 15, 2001 through March 14, 2003.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing two year extension to the contract with
Tarbuck Security Agency, 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 authorization to purchase two 2001 Ford
Crown Victoria Police vehicles. One is for the Sheriff's Office and one for the District Attorney's Office. This purchase
would be made from Warnock Ford, East Hanover, NJ at a cost of $21,417.00 each. It is to be noted this purchase is
made from state contract and therefore, does not need to be bid.
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Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, authorizing the purchase of two 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Police
vehicles 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 authorization to purchase of a Time and
Attendance Software and Hardware system from CTR Systems of Warrendale, PA. The costs are as follows:
Public Safety - $13,765.00 - 100 employees - 5 user system
Health Center - $47,629.00 - 500 employees - 5 user system
Pricing for both systems include all software, hardware, training configuration, installation and first year
maintenance. It is to be noted this purchase is made from state contract and therefore, does not need to be bid.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the purchase of a Time and Attendance Software and
Hardware 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 authorization to purchase computers and
accessories in the amount of $15,757.00 for the following Drug and Alcohol Service Providers: Neighborhood Drug
Awareness, Catholic Charities, Washington SCA and Care Center. All funds for this purchase come from the state
Bureau of Drug and Alcohol programs and the monies must be encumbered by March 1, 2001. No county monies are
involved.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the purchase of computers and accessories for the Drug
and Alcohol Service Providers as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
�.&. 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 Trinity
Hospice Care of Pittsburgh for the purpose of providing hospice care services to residents of the Health Center who
qualify for and choose to enter this hospice program. No funding is required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Service Agreement with Trinity Hospice Care of
Pittsburgh 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.
Maria Larkin, Donora
Mary Ann Hull, Donora
Francis Populo, McDonald
Margaret Singleton, Belle Vernon
Helen Pelzer, Charleroi
Melinda Jo Haddix, Washington
Charles Pelzer, Charleroi
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Chid 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 Zurich Specialties for
the purpose of providing Public Officials Liability Insurance at an annual rate of $61,198.00, effective February 19, 2001
through February 18, 202.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Agreement with Zurich Specialties 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 Boyle Consulting
Services for the purpose of providing professional services relating to the design and implementation of Seagate Crystal
Reports for the FACTS 5 System for the Courts and row offices. The contract is for services at the cost of $125.00 per
hour on site and $100.00 per hour off site. Total services not to exceed $15,000.00
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with Boyle Consulting Services 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 Termination Agreement with Primedia
Products, Inc. for the Purchasing Department. Primedia Products was the awarded vendor for the recycled toner
cartridges. This would be effective immediately upon final delivery of all products. It is to be noted the Purchasing
Department will advertise for bids again.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Termination Agreement with Primedia
Products, 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 the submission of the 2001-2002 Family
Service System Reform (FSSR) Grant to the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare/Office of Children, Youth and
Families in the amount of $80,350.00. This program supports families and children in their home communities to
ultimately prevent out -of -home placements. All funds are provided through the Pennsylvania Department of Public
Welfare/Office of Children, Youth and Families and no county match is required.
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Moved by Mrs. Trey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the submission of the 2001-2002 Family Service System
Reform (FSSR) 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 Addendum to the Lease Agreement
with Millcraft Center Limited Partnership for the purpose of providing twenty-one parking spaces. This is a month to
month lease at the cost of $25.00 per parking space at a total of $525.00 per month.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Addendum to the Lease Agreement with Millcraft
Center Partnership 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 Widmer Engineering in
the amount of $136,880.02 for completion of the federally required NBIS inspections. The costs to be paid 80% PADOT,
20% County Liquid Fuels. A portion of the state reimbursement will include federal funds received for this project.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the contract with Widmer Engineering 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 Emergency Engineering and
Architectural Service Contract with EADS Group. The terms of the contract are on an as -needed emergency basis with a
24-hour mandatory response time. The contract amount will not exceed $30,000.00 and would be effective January 1,
2001 through December 31, 2001.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Emergency Engineering and Architectural Service
Contract with EADS Group as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr, Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief Clerk suggested the following Board appointment occur at the March 8, 2001 Board of Commissioner's
Meeting:
Washington County Housing Authority
Tony Menendez - four year term
effective March 8, 2001 through March 7, 2005
An Executive Session was held February 21, 2001 in Room 704 at approximately 10:30 a.m. to discuss personnel
issues.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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 the 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. Union Electric Steel Corp.
Box 465
Carnegie, PA 15106
District: Smith Township
Parcel No. 570-015-00-00-0002-00
Total amount: $6,560.19
2. Union Electric Steel Corp.
Box 465
Carnegie, PA 15106
District: Smith Township
Parcel No. 570-015-00-00-0003-00
Total amount: $42.88
3. Chase Manhattan for
Thomas Welsh
3415 Vision Drive
Columbus, OH 43219
District: Donegal Township
Parcel No. 230-021-00-00-0007-04
Total amount: $8.92
4. James R. Hott
52 W. Katherine Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District: Blaine Township
Parcel No. 050-004-00-00-0020-00
Total amount: $84.06
5. Joseph & Patricia Ford
332 Oak Ridge Drive
Venetia, PA 15367
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-011-02-01-0023-00
Total amount: $412.97
6. Russell & Janet Keener
308 Main Road
West Alexander, PA 15367
District: Donegal Township
Parcel No. 230-015-00-00-0005-00
Total amount: $49.37
7. Kenneth J. & Marjorie A. Tilger
111 Crumer Road
McDonald, PA 15057
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-006-00-00-0074-03
Total amount: $219.61
8. Robert Johns
712 Conrad Avenue
North Charleroi, PA 15022
District: North Charleroi Borough
Parcel No. 500-008-00-01-0010-00
Total amount: $168.12
9. Mark Palmer
1106 Lincoln Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Charleroi Borough
Parcel No. 160-003-00-00-0024-00
Total amount: $10.00
(1999-2000 County Tax)
(1999-2000 County Tax)
(2000 County TaxO
(1996 thru 2001 County Tax)
(2000 County Tax)
(2000 County Tax)
(2000 County Tax)
(1996,1997 and 2000)
(1999 County Tax)
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10. David Wood and Betty J. Owen
(2000 County Tax)
390 Vista Valley Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Franklin Township
Parcel No. 590-004-00-00-0003-02
Total amount: $4.12
11. Derek J. & Tracy L. Desmond
(2000 County Tax)
508 Winding Road
Claysville, PA 15323
District: Morris Township
Parcel No. 450-002-00-00-0007-03
Total amount: $10.78
12. James H. & Mary H. Waterhouse
(2000 County Tax)
395 McGuffey Road
West Alexander, PA 15376
District: West Finley Township
Parcel No. 680-005-00-00-0008-00
Total amount: $69.02
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
Deputy Controller Namie opened and read the following bids:
MAINTENANCE FOR HVAC EQUIPMENT
1. McKamish Chesapeake, Inc.
50 556 Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Total amount of bid: $24,096.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Pittsburgh Trane
400 business Center Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Total amount of bid: $9,140.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. Quality Mechanical Service
1300 Hulton Road
Verona, PA 15147
Total amount of bid: $12,010.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
4. Invensys Building Systems
151 Hillpointe Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Total amount of bid: $9,530.00
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.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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Deputy Controller Namie stated the following bids under new state law, effective February 20, 2001, would not
require the bid bond or certified check to accompany the bid.
MEAT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY
1. Reinhart Food Service
RR#7, Box 162
Greensburg, PA 15601
Total amount of bid: $22,656.58
2. Gordon Food Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 1787
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
Total amount of bid: $23,574.09
3. Sysco Food Service, Inc.
8 Kingswood Court
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $8,003.05
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.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
1. Moore Medical Corporation
389 John Downe Drive
New Britain, CT 06050
Total amount of bid: $172,326.72
2. C.R. Bard, Inc.
111 Spring Street
Murray Hill, NJ 07974
Total amount of bid: $106,579.20
3. Ameriderm Laboratories LTD
13 Kentucky Avenue
Paterson, NJ 07503
Total amount of bid: $16,178.17
4. Gaymar Industries, Inc.
10 Centre Drive
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Total amount of bid: $1,750.00
5. Paper Products Company, Inc.
36 Terminal Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Total amount of bid: $10,844.00
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.
Commissioner Burns noted the elimination of the bid bond requirement was the result of action initiated by the
Washington County Board of Commissioners a couple of years ago.
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