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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 670 - 5-17-2001 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 321 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 670 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, May 17, 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, Administrative Assistant; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Captain Todd Hammond; Deputy Controller Mike Namie; Francis King, Treasurer; Sarah Powers, summer intern; Mary Lynn Spilak, Debbie DeStefano, Leslie Grenfell and Cathy Constatino, Aging Services; George Krcelich, Director of Human Services; Robert Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Ken Krupa, Airport Manager; members of Senior Citizen Centers from Donora, Burgettstown, Canonsburg, Charleroi, Beth Center, Cross Creek Valley and Washington Centers; Jack Welty, Project Manager; Frank Sarris, Small Business Man of the Year; Charles Keenan, Michelle Bevec, Tony Bevec, Vicki Adams, Manuel Pihikas, John Adams, interested citizens; Judy Chestnutt, Observer - Reporter; Karen Peters, Valley Independent; Chris Haines, Herald -Standard; Jim Jefferson, WJPA and Gary Smith, Ca1TV. Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Mr. King led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Krcelich said the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 669 dated May 3, 2001. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that Minute No. 669 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 May 2001 as "Older Americans Month" in Washington County. 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. Mary Lynn Spilak Director of Aging Services, made comments and thanked the Commissioners for the Proclamation and introduced Cathy Constantino and Leslie Grenfell. Theresa Coulter was recognized for receiving the 2000 Humanitarian Award for all her efforts and.involvement with senior citizens. The Commissioners presented a plaque to Frank Sarris recognizing him as Small Business Man of the Year. Mr. Sarris thanked the Board for the plaque and spoke of his experience meeting with dignitaries in 322 MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Charles Keenan, of Blaine Township, questioned the Board regarding the land swap deal in his area. Mr. Keenan asked the Board if an economic impact and environmental impact study was performed on the property that is involved in the land swap. Mr. Keenan gave the Board some tax figures representing the burden that would be put on taxpayers in the area and presented the them with pictures of tanks being covered near Camp Buffalo. Chairman Bevec stated the Board is still working on these issues and nothing is final at this point. Chairman Bevec also stated the Board is aware of the tax burden to residents and that all issues will be taken into consideration in the proposed land deal. SPEICAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (CON'T) Mr. Umstead, of the Redevelopment Authority, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Plan Revisions and Amendments to the Community Development Block Grant Program which is part of the County's Consolidated Action Plan. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for Recycling Ribbons, Cartridges and Toners to West Point Products, Inc. of Valley Grove, WV in the annual amount of $40,000.00. It is to be noted the contract is effective from the date of award through April 30, 2002 with the option of renewing for an additional year. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to award the bid for Recycling Ribbons, Cartridges and Toners 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 Glide Slope Antenna at the Washington County Airport to Schultheis Electric of Latrobe, PA in the total amount of $277,132.50. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid for the Glide Slope Antenna 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 bid for Office Supplies 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. o-� MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board authorize the extension of the bid for Industrial Commodities through May 31, 2001. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, authorizing the extension of the bid for Industrial Commodities as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk recommended to the Board the appointment of Sandra Fraser, OMI Executive Director, to the Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission for a three year term, effective May 17, 2001 through May 16, 2004. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, appointing Sandra Fraser to the Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission 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 William Dinsmore, Mount Pleasant Township Supervisor, to the Washington County Farmland Preservation Board for a three year term, effective May 17, 2001 through May 16, 2004. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, appointing William Dinsmore to the Washington County Farmland Preservation Board 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 Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Grant Application for the Radiation Transportation Emergency Response Fund in the amount of $5,000.00. The funding will be used to assist the Washington County Haz-Mat Team in funding the various training and equipment purchases needed to support an emergency response to a radiological transportation incident. Effective date is July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. No county match is required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Grant Application for Radiation Transportation Emergency Response Fund 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 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the Shared Ride Program in the amount of $1,083,469.00. Also approval of an agreement with Intelitran for management services for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 or until the Transportation Authority is fully operational. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for the Shared Ride 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 a Resolution for Execution of all grant agreements with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This will be effective until December 31, 2004. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Resolution. 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 Human Services to approve the submission of the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Human Services Development Fund application in the amount of $618,230.00, effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the submission of the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Human Services Development Fund application 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 to the current Agreement with Progressive Medical Specialists from $20,000.00 to $40,000.00 based on year to date projects for the Drug and Alcohol Program. No county monies are needed. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the increase to the current Agreement with Progressive Medical Specialists 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 Intensive Case Management Funding Pool Proposal in the amount of $25,000.00 for the Drug and Alcohol Program. This will assist Washington County residents that are currently active in the Intensive Case Management Services. This will be effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. The funding is from the DUI Fund. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Intensive Case Management Funding Pool Proposal 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 Everett McElfresh, the new Director of the Drug and Alcohol Program, to the Southwestern Behavioral Health Board of Directors. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA I Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing appointment. 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 supplemental increase to the current agreement with Keffer Software Products, Inc. in the amount of $30,000.00 for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Progrm; bringing the annual contract amount to $55,000.00. It is to be noted the funds are available within a special Office of Mental Health one-time allocation of $112,710.00 therefore, no county monies are requested. This will be effective May 17, 2001 through June 30, 2001. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the supplemental increase to the current agreement with Keffer Software Products, 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 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 Sethman, Fayette City Genine Prosser, Monessen Michael Cox, Brownsville Angela Kostelansky, Charleroi Tonia Fronzaglio, Donora Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, 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 temporary construction license agreement with Marlene Moleskey for the temporary roadway/stream crossing to b installed during the reconstruction of Maple #1, Webster Avenue Bridge located in Speers Borough. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the temporary construction license agreement with Marlene Moleskey 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 temporary construction license agreement for compensation in the amount of $1,000.00 with Frances A. and Kenneth A. Bujanowski for the temporary roadway/stream crossing to be installed during the reconstruction of Maple #1, Webster Avenue Bridge located in Speers Borough. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Agreement with Alan Fuehrer as per above. 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 a Grant Extension Agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for the repair of four flood control dams in the Harmon Creek Watershed. The original grant terminates on June 30, 2001. At the request of the County the termination date will be extended to December 31, 2001. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Grant Extension Agreement with 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 a contract with Widmer Engineering, Inc. providing for the inspection and inventory of 156 bridges in Washington County. The total contract amount will not exceed $136,880.02. The NBIS Program provides for 80% reimbursement to the County for structures with a 20 foot minimum span. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract with Widmer Engineering, 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 the ratification of the grant offer from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aviation, which provides $350,000.00 federal block grant monies and $19,444.00 state match for Phase II construction of Taxiway B at the Washington County Airport. This amount is the second allocation of the original grant to complete this project according to the established construction schedule. The County match of $19,444.00 has been budgeted. above. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the ratification of the grant offer from PennDOT as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns — Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization from the Board to advertise for bids for the purchase of a tape backup system at an approximate cost of $30,160.00. This item is available on state contract but can be purchased by bid for approximately $4,000.00 less than the state contract. It is to be noted $3,565.00 will come from Court Automation and the remainder will be charged to capital expenditures. 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. VINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ------------- Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a state contract purchase of sixteen Desktop Computers for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program. It is to be noted the purchase is required to meet the minimum standards issued by the state in order to come into compliance with the various funding sources they serve. The approximate cost will be $22,696.00. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the state contract purchase for 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 a request from the Planning Commission a Deed of Easement and Right of Way with Pennsylvania American Water Company for the installation of water mains through Mingo Creek Park. It is to be noted the Solicitor has reviewed and approved the document. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Deed of Easement and Right of Way with Pennsylvania American Water Company 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 request from the Planning Commission for three perpetual Easements and Right of Ways for the construction of underground sanitary sewer lines by the Midway Sewage Authority. The lines will cross the Panhandle Trail at various intervals will not negatively impact its development and use. The documents have been reviewed and approved by the Solicitor. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Easements and Right of Ways with the Midway Sewage Authority. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk suggested the following board appointments occur on May 31, 2001: Washington County Transportation Authority Board: For a three year term, effective June 1, 2001 through May 31, 2004 Marvin Batten, Diversified Human Service, Human Services Provider Leslie Grenfell, Area Agency on Aging, Elderly Consumer Robert A. Allridge, Carroll Township, Business Sector Richard Alverez, Section #1 Michael Chromulak, Donora, Section #2 Mayor Joseph Dochinez, California, Section #3 Jacob Schneider, Private Transportation Company Don Angelone, OVR, Disabled Consumer Advocate Commissioner Irey noted the Board may want to change to staggered terms so all appointments would not end at the same time. Solicitor DiSalle noted the appointments would be subject to amendment regarding the staggering of the ,gig MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Commissioner Burns stated his displeasure with the announcement of the pending appointments to the Washington County Transportation Authority Board. Mr. Burns stated that there were nine appointments to be made, he submitted three names of which none were selected. Therefore, Mr. Burns felt that he had no voice in deciding the tentative Board appointments. An Executive Session was held on May 16, 2001 in Room 704 following the scheduled Agenda meeting to discuss litigation issues. 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 Solicitor for the Tax Assessment Office. 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 personal property tax: 1. Ralph Miller 5 Minton Run Road Prosperity, PA 15329 District: Morris Township Parcel No. 450-010-00-00-0005-01 Total amount: $4.37 2. Daniel R. & Rochelle T. Snyder 211 Sussex Way McMurray, PA 15317 District: Peters Township Parcel No. 540-007-27-00-0007-00 Total amount: $198.07 3. Thomas A. & Carol A. Britton 19 Hickory Grade Road Cecil, PA 15321 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-007-02-02-0003-01 Total amount: $68.60 4. Community Bank for Lori Curry 100 Miller Lane Waynesburg, PA 15370 District: Amwell Township Parcel No. 020-014-00-00-0005-03 Total amount: $17.40 5. Community Bank for Matthew K. & Barbara Rothermel 100 Miller Lane Waynesburg, PA 15370 District: Peters Township Parcel No. 540-005-23-00-0014-00 Total amount: $60.42 6. Countywide for Robert L. Jones P.O. Box 10211 Van Nuys, CA 91410 District: Canonsburg 3`d Ward Parcel No. 110-029-00-00-0006-00 Total amount: $208.36 7. John M. & Marilyn Lindley 76 Heritage Trial Prosperity, PA 15329 District: Morris Township Parcel No. 450-008-00-00-0001-00 Total amount: $85.61 (2000 County Tax) (2000 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) 1 1 1 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA 8. Mary Moore (2001 County Tax) 195 Rural Avenue Washington, PA 15301 District: South Strabane Township Parcel No. 600-006-00-00-0001-001, Total amount: $71.03 9. Hancock Federal for (2001 County Tax) Ronald E. & Yvonne Williamson P.O. Box 245 Chester, WV 26034 District: Hanover Township Parcel No. 340-011-06-00-0018-04 Total amount: $79.07 10. Daniel W. & Bernadette Zemko (2001 County Tax) 27 Sersen Avenue Van Voorhis, PA 15366 District: Fallowfield Township Parcel No. 320-005-01-02-0006-00 Total amount: $8.39 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: HANDICAPPED VANS — HUMAN SERVICES 1. Myers Equipment Corporation 8860 Akron Canfield Road Canfield, OH 44406 Total amount of bid: $70.498.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Rohrer Bus Sales P.O. Box 100 Duncannon, PA 17020 Total amount of bid: $71.272.00 A Bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Wolfington Body Company P.O. Box 218, Route 100 Exton, PA 19341 Total amount of bid: $71.378.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 4. Ilderton Conversion Company 701 S. Main Street High Point, NC 27261 Total amount of bid: $70.594.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 5. Brightball Body Works, Inc. 2701 E. Cumberland Street Lebanon, PA 17042 Total amount of bid: $774460.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 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. AIRPORT TAXIWAY D 1. Cast and Baker Corporation 2214 Washington Road Canonsburg, PA 15317 Total amount of bid: $480.778.05 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bid for review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. HOUSEKEEPING SUPPLIES — AGING 1. Central Poly Corporation 18 Donaldson Place Linden, NJ 07036 Total amount of bid: $1.369.00 2. Interboro Packaging Corporation 114 Bracken Road Montgomery, NY 12549-2600 Total amount of bid: $1.212.94 3. All American Poly 40 Turner Place Piscataway, NJ 08854 Total amount of bid: $1.042.30 4. Grainger Industrial Supply 120 Beta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Total amount of bid: $5.614.66 5. Liberty Distributors Route 40 East Triadelphia, WV 26059 Total amount of bid: $11.431.00 6. Janitors Supply Company 54 Arch Street Uniontown, PA 15401 Total amount of bid: $24.474.64 7. Maica Products, Inc. P.O. Box 91159 Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Total amount of bid: $36.351.16 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bids for review. 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. There being no further business, Chairman Bevec declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:55 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 7- 2001 ATTEST: 2 CHIEF CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR 1 L 0