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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 665
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, March 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/Administrator; Solicitor
Richard DiSalle; Linda Belcher, Secretary; Lisa Cessna and Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Captain Todd
Hammond; Deputy Controller Mike Namie; Senator J. Barry Stout; Sharon Russell, Senator Stout's Office; LaVerne
Collins, Department of Transportation; Robert Harms, MH/MR Director; George Krcelich, Human Services Director;
Reverend Robert Brooks, Fairhill Manor Church; Al Allison and Cindy Zubchevich, Health Center; Susan Priest,
Citizens Library; Jeff Yates, Director of Public Safety; Lewis Korzinski, Thomas Balaban and Rodger Young,
Washington County Firemen's Association; Harry Philippe, Blind Association; Fairhill Manor Christian Youth Group;
Earl and Phyllis Doria; Fairhill Manor Church; members of TRIPIL; John Adams, Butch Gorby, John Rotherham and
Ray Kelly, interested citizen; Judy Chestnut, O-R; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Karen Peters, Valley Independent and Andy
Briggs, KDKA TV.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Reverend Brooks led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Kreclich said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 664 dated February 22, 2001.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 664 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 introduced Senator J. Barry Stout who made comments regarding the Persons with
Disabilities Rural Transportation Pilot Project. Mr. Stout thanked the Board for their support in this project and
introduced LaVerne Collins of the Department of Transportation.
Ms. Collins stated the importance of transportation to persons with disabilities and noted Washington and
Greene Counties have been selected to participant in the pilot program to set an example for the state.
The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring March 18-23, 2001 as "Emergency Services Week" in
Washington County.
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.
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Lewis Korzinski, Thomas Balaban and Rodger Young, members of the Washington County Firemen's
Association thanked the Commissioners for the Proclamation and their continued support to local emergency service
personnel.
Mr. Young invited the Commissioners to a memorial to be held on October 7, 2001 at the Washington County
Firemen's School grounds to honor all firemen.
Jeff Yates also thanked the Commissioners and the loyal hardworking individuals who are involved in the
emergency services provided to citizens of Washington County.
The Commissioners presented Certificates of Appreciation to Fairhill Manor Christian Church Youth Group for
their involvement in planting flowers at Potters Field located at the Washington County Health Center.
Reverend Brooks and a group of youth thanked the Commissioners for the certificates.
Phyllis Doria, youth coordinator, stated the group's involvement in this project was a pleasure and look forward
to planting again this spring.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Harry Phillippe, of Cecil, thanked Senator Barry Stout and the Commissioners for their support and involvement
of a pilot transportation program for persons with disabilities and noted he was grateful for this opportunity to be a part
of the program in Washington and Greene Counties.
Susan Priest of the Citizens Library gave her quarterly report of activity at Washington County libraries for the
months of October through December, 2000.
John Adams of Avella commented on various subjects concerning Washington County. Mr. Adams noted past
administrations were involved with providing a van to the Veterans Hospital and stated the service is appreciated by
those who use it. He stated his concerns regarding funding for a water project in the Independence Township area.
Mr. Adams also questioned the Board if gun permit information is available to the public.
Chairman Bevec stated Mr. Adams should inquire with Sheriff Maggi regarding this issue but noted that
information is probably not available to the public.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for Telecommunication Services to A & A
Communications of Carnegie, PA for the amount set forth in their bid.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to award the bid for Telecommunication Services as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for Food Products to the following vendors:
Gordon Food Service, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI Redline Medical Supply, Golden Valley, CA
Reinhart Food Service, Greensburg, PA Schaller's Bakery, Greensburg, PA
Sysco Foods, Harmony, PA
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to award the bid for Food Products as per above.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for Lumber to the following vendors:
Donora Lumber Company, Donora, PA West Elizabeth Lumber Company, Elizabeth, PA
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to award the bid for Lumber 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 HVAC Maintenance for further review
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the foregoing bid.
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 Medical Supplies for further review.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the foregoing bid.
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 Meat for further review.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the foregoing bid.
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 the Health Center's submission of the
Adult Day Care Proposal to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging for fiscal year July 1, 2001 through
June 30, 2002.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the submission of the Adult Day Care Proposal for the
Health 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 Victims of Crime
Act Grant (VOCA). This federal grant is for one year beginning July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 and is in the amount
of $58,659.99. No County dollars are required.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the submission of the Victims of Crime Act Grant as per
above.
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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 2001 Drug and Alcohol Mini Grant
recipients as submitted for review. These grants have been given annually since 1991 and are awarded to grass -roots
organizations, school districts, colleges and other agencies working to prevent drug and alcohol abuse in local
communities. The total grant award is in the amount of $20,000.00. Checks will be presented at the April 51h
Commissioners' Meeting to the recipients. The funding is from the Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Program. No County
dollars are required. The mini grant recipients are:
Gateway/VISION
Catholic Charities of Washington County
Washington Family Center (Connect, Inc.)
The C.A.R.E. Center
Avella Jr. Sr. High School
California Area Middle School
Washington County Alternative Education
John F. Kennedy Catholic School
Charleroi Area School District
Ringgold School District
It was noted each recipient would receive the amount of $2,000.00
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing 2001 Drug and Alcohol Mini Grant
recipients.
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 of an application for Independent Living
funds for fiscal year 2000-2001. The grant period is October 1, 2000 through September 30, 2001. The funds are from the
Department of Public Welfare in the amount of $167,000.00 ($125,00.00 for Try Again Homes and $42,000.00 to CYS). It
is to be noted no County match is required.
above.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the application for Independent Living funds 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 extension to the Purchase of Service
Contract with Attorney Jim Marchewka for legal services for Children and Youth Services through June 30, 2001 at an
hourly rate of $85.00. It is to be noted the maximum amount of the contract is $25,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the extension to the Purchase of Service Contract with
Attorney Jim Marchewka as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk recommended the Board appoint Tony Menendez to the Washington County Housing Authority for a
four year term, effective March 8, 2001 through March 7, 2005,
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, appointing Tony Menendez to the Washington County Housing
Authority 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 of $1,755.00 from Houston
and Milinovich for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program 1999/00 fiscal year audit. This would allow for the
contractor to bill for services above and beyond the usual scope of activities.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the request and increase from Houston and Milinovich
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.
Tammy Ely, Burgettstown Kimberly Reihner, Washington
Kristen Tilger, Canonsburg Jimmie Corbitt, Donora
Mary Patterson, Canonsburg Kids Kingdom -Trinity West, Washington
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 a renewal of a Farm Lease with Nick
Petronka to farm 8.4 acres of land behind the Health Center. The term of the lease will be $17.00 per acre for a five-year
period of March 15, 2001 to March 14, 2006.
above.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the renewal of the Farm Lease with Nick Petronka as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk requests authorization to advertise for bids for the reconstruction of Lower Taxiway D at the
Washington County Airport.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids 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 completion of the Instrument Landing System
(ILS) at the Washington County Airport.
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids 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 Cooperation Agreement with Air
Charter Service, Inc. outlining terms and conditions of Washington County and Air Charter Service relative to land
acquisition of Air Charter properties at the Airport. This document serves as an agreement by both parties for this
transaction and meets FAA requirements for reimbursement of eligible expenses.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Cooperation Agreement with Air Charter Service, Inc.
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 to solicit requests for proposals for the
completion of a Comprehensive Land Use and Master Plan for Washington County. It is to be noted upon review of the
proposals a final scope of work and budget will be complied to complete the grant requested by the Department of
Community and Economic Development.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the solicitation of proposals for the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan 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 Cooperation Agreement with the Army
Corps of Engineers for the streambank stabilization project at Ten Mile Creek County Park. All points of the agreement
including the county cost share of $91,500.00 were originally agreed to in the letter issued by the Commissioners on May
25, 2000.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Cooperation Agreement with the Army Corps of
Engineers 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 to solicit proposals to complete the
feasibility study for the National Pike Trail. The costs will be paid from previously allocated funds from the National
Road Heritage Park.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the solicitation of proposals for a feasibility study for the
National Pike Trail as per above.
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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 rent for the County Office Building
remain at the established rate of $13.50 per square foot for the period of March 1, 2001 through February 28, 2002.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing rent rate for the County Office Building.
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 PNC Merchant Contract for the Clerk
of Courts for the purpose of permitting credit card payments in the Clerk of Courts Office. The term of the contract is
three years with a fixed cost of $503.40 per year to lease the scanner plus a minimal cost per transaction.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing PNC Merchant Contract for the Clerk of
Courts.
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 g rant from the
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $42,250.00 to repair five flood control dams as
identified through' inspections conducted last year for the Planning Commission. The total project cost is estimated to
be $65,000.00. It is to be noted the 35% match of $22,750.00 has been included in the Flood Control budget.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, accepting the grant from the Pennsylvania 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 expenses associated with the annual
Juvenile Probation Court Advisory Board dinner to be held April 18, 2001. The cost of the dinner is $965.66. This
amount has been allocated in Juvenile Probation's budget.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing expenses for the annual Juvenile Probation
Court Advisory Board dinner.
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 repairs on five flood control dams for the Planning
Commission.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
issues.
An Executive Session was held March 7, 2001 in Room 704 at approximately 10:30 a.m. to discuss personnel
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. Joseph M. & Dorothy 011er (2001 County Tax)
7 Kopper Kettle Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Strabane Township
Parcel No. 600-013-00-00-0015-00
Total amount: $8.42
2. Kenneth & Eileen Lindey and Neil & Lillian Gelotti (2001 County Tax)
513 Green Street
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
District: Twilight Borough
Parcel No. 630-013-00-00-0002-00
Total amount: 2$ 8.67
3. Terry J. Yandrich (2001 County TaxO
299 Cordial Drive
Bridgeville, PA 15017
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-012-16-00-0060-OOH
Total amount: $370.62
4. Jeffrey Bukovich and Carolyn Milano (2001 County Tax)
200 Fox Creek Road
Venetia, PA 15367
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-005-24-00-0015-00
Total amount: 8$ 6.78
5. Country Wide for Hubert W. Benson (2001 County Tax)
450 American Street SV 3/24
Simi Valley, CA 93065
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel No. 520-008-01-03-0018-00
Total amount: 6$ 9.03
6. Country Wide for Gary Robert Tarr (2001 County Tax)
400 Country Wide Way
Simi Valley, CA 93065
District: Smith Township
Parcel No. 570-019-01-02-0004-00
Total amount: 6$ 4.05
7. Wilmer J. Smith Sr. (2001 County Tax)
5 Frazier Aveneu, P.O. Box 655
Marianna, PA 15345
District: West Bethlehem Township
Parcel No. 660-002-00-04-0019-00
Total amount: $2.61
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8. Maria C. Vaillant
139 Enon Church Road
West Finley, PA 15377
District: West Finley Township
Parcel No. 680-020-00-00-0024-00
680-020-00-00-0023-00
Total amount: $4.90
9. Lewis & Catherine Nuccetelli
184 Needmore Road
Scenery Hill, PA 15360
District: North Bethlehem Township
Parcel No. 490-021-00-00-0008-00
Total amount: 4$ 9.06
10. Ronald & Jennie L. Dindak
247 Point View Drive
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washington 81`' Ward
Parcel No. 780-012-00-01-0024-00
Total amount: $136.00
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:
CARPETING
1. DeGol Carpet
851 Old Route 220 North
Duncansville, PA 16635
Total amount of bid: $20.450.50
(2000 County Tax)
(2000 County Tax)
(2000 County Tax)
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Rusmar Floors, Inc.
500 Station Street
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Total amount of bid: $21.171.00
An Official Check in the amount of $2,117.00 accompanied the bid.
3. DuPont Flooring Systems
711 Parkway View Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Total amount of bid: $27.316.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
4. Seaman Flooring, Inc.
625 Henderson Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $26.736.00
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.
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RESIDENTAL COMPOSTING BINS
1. Norseman Plastics, LTD
39 Westmore Drive
Rexdale, Ontario M9V 3Y6
Total amount of bid: $28.040.00
A Certified Check in the amount of $3,500.00 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.
There being no further business, Chairman Bevec declared the meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.
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