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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 667 - 4-5-2001 - COMMISSIONERMinute No. 667 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, April 5, 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/Administrator; Solicitor Richard DiSalle; Linda Belcher, Secretary; Joann Metz, Commissioner Irey's Office; Lisa Cessna and Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Captain Todd Hammond; Deputy Controller Mike Namie; George Krcelich, Director of Human Services; Nancy Bielawski, Purchasing Director; Larry Spahr, Director of the Elections Office; Leslie Vassilaro, Sandy Sabot Toni Sabo and Kelly Hanna, Child Care Information Services; Reverend Henry Billingsley, Good Hope Church; Sally Stephenson, Navy Women's Association; Colleen Hughes, Tammy Taylor and Melinda Strawn, Drug and Alcohol Office; Daniel Mraz, Leah Kennedy, Sydney Oklesson, Hala Mouzaffar, Katie Gogarty, Kelly South, Danielle Dolcich, Zach Halmi and Caci Lignelli, winners in a coloring contest sponsored by Child Care Information Services; Becky Tomasiak, Donora; Patricia Gotto, Jerry Seaman, Lou Valante and Nancy Speer, interested citizens; Andy Briggs, KDKA TV; Judy Chestnutt, Observer -Reporter; Karen Peters, Valley Independent and Jim Jefferson, WJPA. Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. Reverend Billingsly led the meeting with a prayer. Ms. Stephenson said the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 666 dated March 22, 2001. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 666 be approved as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Deputy Controller Namie opened and read the following bids for a Reconditioned Police Cruiser. 1. Mosside Specialty Cars 102 Centralia Avenue Wall, PA 15148 Total amount of bid: $12.900.00 2. South West Public Safety 3370 Narogdoches Road San Antonio, TX 78217 Total amount of bid: $12.800.00 It was noted the bid would be awarded after Ms. Bielawski of the Purchasing Department reviewed the bids and before the conclusion of the meeting. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, to table the foregoing bids in order for the Purchasing Department to review. 280 M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS I ZI Fn-! � WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners presented checks to the Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission Mini Grant recipients. Colleen Hughes made comments regarding the mini grant awards and introduced the recipients. Leslie Vassilaro, Director of Child Care Information Services, presented awards to the coloring contest winners. Ms. Vassilaro introduced Becky Tomasiak of Donora, who was nominated by Patricia Gotto, as the first annual Champion of Young Children Award. Ms. Tomasiak thanked Ms. Vassilaro and the Board for the recognition and made comments regarding her experiences with adopting children with disabilities. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Steve Grcich, a candidate for Mayor in Donora Borough, addressed the Board regarding his concerns on how Mayor Lignelli, who Mr. Grcich stated is a convicted felon, can serve in public office. Mr. Grcich also stated he has filed a number of complaints through the years and has even contacted the State Ethics Commission on this issue and nothing has been done. Mr. Grcich questioned how Mr. Lignelli is able to serve as Chairman of the Washington County Housing Authority which handles federal monies. Chairman Bevec pointed out the Board does not have authority to remove names from the ballot but would seek an opinion from the Solicitor regarding Mr. Lignelli serving on the housing authority board. Nancy Speer, a resident of North Strabane Township, addressed the Board, on behalf of a group of citizens, requesting the adoption of an ordinance at the April 19, 2001 meeting to place a referendum question on the November ballot asking voters to elect a commission that would evaluate the current form of government in Washington County. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for a Laundry Folder for the Health Center to Suburban Textile Equipment of Pittsburgh, Pa. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, to award the bid for a Laundry Folder as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board table the bid for Gloves for further review. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, to table the bids for Gloves as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board readvertise bids for the Courthouse Dome Repair Project due to the fact no bids were received in the first advertisement. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, to rebid for the Courthouse Dome Repair Project as per above. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA C Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk recommended to the Board the appointment of Lee Robinson from the Washington County Fair Board to the Tourism Promotion Agency for a three year term, effective April 5, 2001 through April 4, 2004. above. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, appointing Lee Robinson to the Tourism Promotion Agency as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a contract with Data Transmission Network Corporation for the purpose of upgrading the weather radar through a satellite receiver. This upgrade would be $150.00 per month and a one-time charge for shipping and handling of $69.00, for a recurring annual charge of . $1,800.00. It is to be noted the upgrade has been included in the Public Safety 2001 budget. The contract would be effective May 1, 2001 through April 30, 2003. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the contract with Data Transmission Network Corporation as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval reimbursement to Cross Creek Valley Senior Citizens in the sum of $300.00 to assist with two rent payments for May and June, 2001. Also, approval to continue reimbursements for rent on a fiscal year basis effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 in the amount of $1,800.00 annually. This request is fully funded through the Area Agency on Aging and is included as a line item in Aging Services budget and no county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the reimbursement to Cross Creek Valley Senior Citizens as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a contract with C. A. R. E. Center for the purpose of outpatient counseling. The term of the contract is from April 1, 2001 through June 30, 2001 in the maximum amount of $25,000.00, Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing contract with C. A. R. E. Center. 282 MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with the Department of Public Welfare for the IGT payment negotiated by DPW and CCAP for the Year Six Case Mix Appeal Waiver for the period of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001. In exchange for waiving the County's rights DPW will issue a payment for the IGT funds to the Health Center in the amount of $236,143.44. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the agreement with the Department of Public Welfare for the IGT payment as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the addition of charges to the contract with Houston and Milinovich for the period of July 1, 2000 through October 31, 2000 for the Washington -Greene Behavioral Health Services Drug and Alcohol Planning Council ending the joinder. This procedure would reconcile the records to the final four months, review the collection of DUI monies and allocation between both counties, reconcile case balances to bank statements and reports and review the fixed asset additions and/or removals to annual reports at a cost not to exceed $1,000.00. The current contract expires on June 30, 2001 and has a remaining balance of $7,339.00. It is to be noted no county funds are required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the addition of charges to the contract with Houston and Milinovich as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 0, Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following changes to the existing 2000/2001 contracts for funding allocations based on year to date projections for the Drug and Alcohol Program. Another Way from $20,000.00 to $46,000.00 Gate House for Men $13,333.00 $26,666.00 Harbor House $20,000.00 $40,000.00 Pyramid Healthcare $13,333.00 $33,333.00 Gateway/VISION $27,333.00 $54,666.00 Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the changes to the existing 2000/2001 contracts with Drug and Alcohol as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval participation in the redistribution plan for the Behavioral Health Services Initiative and the ACT 152 (Medical Assistance) Funding. Drug and Alcohol is requesting to return funds in the amount of $52,250.00. MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS B ❑ ❑ K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving participation in the redistribution plan for Behavioral Health Services as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval amendments to the following provider contract allocations for the period of July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001 for Mental Health/Mental Retardation. It is to be noted adjustments are made from shifts within the current year's allocation, and do not require any additional funds. Crossroads Speech and Hearing from $ 27,790.00 to $ 42,790.00 Washington Communities $1,053,824.00 $1,021,388.00 Mental Health Association $ 898,831.00 $ 930,831.00 Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the amendments to the foregoing provider contract allocations. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval amendments to the following Purchase of Service Agreements for Children and Youth FY 2000/01: South Connellsville Youth Center — increase the contract authorization amount from $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 to allow CYS to pay remaining outstanding invoices from this facility. Diversified Human Services — Add a per diem of $108.00. This was not listed in the original contract. Children placed at Diversified are normally paid for by Value, however, in some instances, the Court orders the placement and the per diem must be paid by CYS Adelphoi Village — Add three per diem rates that were not included in the original contract as follows: MST $53.56 MST Grant Funded $41.20 Intensive In -Home Service $34.09 Contract Authorization amount does not change. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing amendments to the Purchase of Service Agreements for Children and Youth Services. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval three Vehicle use Agreements for four Dodge Maxivans 2000 for the Human Services Department as follows: White Line Taxi, Inc. to receive one van Tri-County Access to receive two vans Fort Cherry Ambulance to receive one van Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the Vehicle Use Agreements as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 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. Sandra Fields, Washington Dawn Fields, Bentleyville Donna Russell, Slovan Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing Child Care Service Provider Agreements. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Sublease Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority for the purpose of providing office space at Courthouse Square. The cost would be $13.50 per square foot for a total of 6,287 square feet plus $22.00 per month per parking pass for 19 parking spaces. The total monthly rent is $7,490.88 and is effective March 1, 2001 through February 28, 2002. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing Sublease Agreement with the Redevelopment Authority. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Sublease Agreement with Washington County Job Training Agency for the purpose of providing office space in Courthouse Square. The cost would be $13.50 per square foot for a total of 6,171 square feet plus $22.00 per parking pass for 16 parking spaces. The total monthly rent is $7,294.38 and is effective March 1, 2001 through February 28, 2002. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the Sublease Agreement with Washington Job Training Agency as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the Parks and Recreation for the reconstruction of the bike path in Mingo Creek County Park. The estimated cost of $60,000.00 will be paid with a $48,000.00 Department of Community and Economic Development grant requiring a $12,000.00 county match. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request from the Planning Commission to solicit technical and price proposals from qualified engineering firms to complete the design of the following new bridge projects: 0 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS i WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA �l E 1 above. Buffalo #23 — Blaine Township (covered) Chartiers #61— City of Washington Cross Creek #20 — Hopewell Township Raccoon #7 — Robinson Township Wheeling #30 — East Finley Township (covered) Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the request from the Planning Commission as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the continuation of the Intermediate Punishment Grant. This state grant is for three years beginning October 1, 2001 in the amount of $207,555.00. This grant includes partial payment of wages and benefits for an assistant district attorney and public defender. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the continuation of the Intermediate Punishment Grant as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimoulsly. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk announced the Washington County Housing Authority's participation in the Annual Harie/Foxco Michael Stefan Scholarship Award sponsored by the Housing and Redevelopment Insurance Exchange to benefit high school students and adults who reside in low income housing who wish to continue their education. 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 Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that the Tax Assessment Office be authorized to prepare the following Tax Refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or persona property tax: 1. David J. Urbanik 421 Wilson Avenue, Apt. 1 Washington, PA 15301 District: Washington 6`" Ward Parcel No. 760-010-00-02-0018-00 Total amount: $143.33 2. David J. Urbanik 421 Wilson Avenue, Apt. 1 Washington, PA 15301 District: Washington 6" Parcel No. 760-015-00-02-0003-00 Total amount: $4.92 3. Progressive Home for Jeffrey Brezinski 820 Warrington Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15210 District: Mt. Pleasant Township Parcel No. 460-001-00-00-0001-02 Total amount: $31.53 (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) 4. Transamerica 1201 Elm Street, Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75270 District: Fallowfield Township Parcel No. 320-009-04-02-0005-00 Total amount: $284.92 5. John J. & Catherine Carrigg 3361 Blossom Heath Kettering, OH 45419 District: Donegal Township Parcel No. 230-024-00-00-0005-00 Total amount: $72.72 6. Thomas Taylor P.O. Box 141 Clarksville, PA 15322 District: East Bethlehem Township Parcel No. 260-004-02-01-0014-00 Total amount: $4.57 7. David M. & Nancy Cain McCombs 409 Center Church Road McMurray, PA 15317 District: Peters Township Parcel No. 540-008-00-00-0003-01 Total amount: $695.72 8. Bailey Engineers 125 Technology Drive Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-010-00-00-0008-04A Total amount: $5,545.89 9. George M. Jr. & Shirley M. Mucha 267 Center Church Road McMurray, PA 15317 District: Peters Township Parcel No. 540-007-08-01-0004-00 Total amount: $419.65 10. Mortgage Service Center for P.O. Box 8469 Canton, OH 44711 District: Peters Township Parcel No. 540-005-21-00-0008-00 Total amount: $83.74 11. Gregory J. & Susan H. Keyes P.O. Box 8469 Canton, OH 44711 District: Peters Township Parcel No. 540-007-22-00-0011-00 Total amount: $981.84 12. Craig A. & Heidi A. Markish 27 Roberts Drive, Cedar Grove Burgettstown, PA 15021 District: Jefferson Township Parcel No. 380-007-02-00-0002-00 Total amount: $20.36 13. Antionette M. & Melvin D. Gillis Box 127 Beallsville, PA 15313 District: Deemston Borough Parcel No. 220-002-00-00-0029-00 Total amount: $8.35 (1998 & 2000 County Tax) (2000 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2000 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) 14. Penna Housing Finance Agency (2001 County Tax) 2101 N. Front Street, P.O. Box 8028 Harrisburg, PA 17105 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-005-00-00-0035-00 L� L7 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA � I 15. Eunice Jane Huber 88 Huber Road Burgettstown, PA 15314 District: Fallowfield Township Parcel No. 320-012-00-00-0004-01 Total amount: $78.00 16. Washington Hospital 155 Wilson Avenue Washington, PA 15301 District: South Strabane Township Parcel No. 600-001-00-00-0033-00 Total amount: $771.65 17. John W. &n Jacqueline Gribbin 301 Munnell Street Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Canonsburg Yd Ward Parcel No. 110-024-00-00-0006-00 Total amount: $5.38 18. Richard C. & Cindy Lou Mudrick 1361 Bentleyville Road Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Fallowfield Township Parcel No. 320-005-00-00-0015-01 Total amount: $3.93 (2000 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) 19. Violet May, Twila Cain & Howard R. Camp 1205 Scenic Drive Washington, PA 15301 District: South Franklin Township Parcel No. 590-015-00-00-0006-01 Total amount: $4.39 20. Parkvale Savings for Leonard D. Pulcini 4220 William Penn Highway Monroeville, PA 15146 District: Hanover Township Parcel No. 340-011-06-00-0003-00 Total amount: $5.19 21. Chad Conkle 219 Piersol Avenue Bentleyville, PA 15314 District: Bentleyville Borough Parcel No. 040-019-00-03-0010-00 Total amount: $109.23 22. Chad Conkle 219 Piersol Avenue Bentleyville, PA 15314 District: Bentleyville Borough Parcel No. 040-019-00-03-0009-00 Total amount: $5.15 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution regarding Election Office employees as candidates for municipal offices. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, adopting the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 288 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA OLD BUSINESS 4CON'Tl Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for the Reconditioned Police Cruiser to South West Public Safety; this being the lowest bid received in accordance with the specifications. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, to award the bid for the Reconditioned Police Cruiser as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BID OPENINGS Deputy Controller Namie opened and read the following bids: JOINT MUNICIPAL PURCHASING 1. Chemung Supply Corporation Box 527 Elmira, NY 14902 2. James Cox Company 2886 Industrial Boulevard Bethel Park, PA 15102 3. The Lane Construction Corporation 1 Rutger Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 4. Zappi Oil 44 Bridge Street Washington, PA 15301 5. Commercial Stone Co., Inc. 2200 Springfield Pike Connellsville, PA 15425 6. Guttman Oil Company 200 Speers Street Belle Vernon, PA 15012 7. Coolspring Stone Supply, Inc. P.O. Box 1328 Uniontown, PA 15401 8. Golden Eagle Construction Co., Inc. P.O. Box 945 Uniontown, PA 15401 9. Del -Sir Supply, Inc 600 West Pike Street Meadowlands, PA 15347 10. Russell Standard Corporation 2 Prestley Road Bridgeville, PA 15017 11. Culverts, Inc. P.O. Box 271 Coraopolis, PA 15108 12. Walsh Equipment, Inc. 796 Unionville Road Prospect, PA 16052 13. Lane Enterprises, Inc. P.O. Box 164 Bedford, PA 15222 14. Marsh Asphalt, Inc. P.O. Box 1125 Uniontown, PA 15401 L P 289 MIN-UTE B®❑K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, to table the bids for review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. DUPLCATING PAPER 1. Liberty Distributors Route 40 E. Triadelphia, WV 26059 Total amount of bid: $35,600.00 2. Van Dyke Paper Supply 800 Trumbull Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15205 a Total amount of bid: $34.848.00 Moved by Mr., Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, to table the foregoing bids for review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Bevec declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:05 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: I 2001 ATTEST:Z,��'/-1 fC1t'-"'� CHIEF CLERK I i 11