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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 672
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, June 14, 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; Sue Orrick, Commissioner's Office; Lisa Cessna and Melanie
Finney, Planning Commission; Michelle Miller, Director of Human Resources; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Captain Todd
Hammond; Deputy Controller Mike Namie; Francis King, Treasurer; George Krcelich, Director of Human Services;
perfect attendance employees from county offices; Reverend Henry Billingsley, Mount Olive Baptist Church; George
Sepsey, Washington County Veterans Council; Bonnie Pattison and Colleen Lantz, Highway Safety; Susan Priest,
Citizens Library; Scott Reese, South Strabane Township Police; Charlie Keenan, Barb Clemens, interested citizens; Judy
Chestnutt, Observer -Reporter; Chris Haines, Hearld Standard; and Jim Jefferson, WJPA.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Reverend Billingsley led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Sepsey said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 671 dated May 31, 2001.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that Minute No. 671 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 June 10-16, 2001 as Safe Kids Week.
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.
Bonnie Pattison, thanked the Board for their support and made comments regarding activities that will take place
this weekend at Washington Crown Center for Child Safety Week.
The Commissioners presented to county employees Certificates of Recognition for obtaining perfect attendance
for the year 2000.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Susan Priest, of Citizens Library, presented to the Board the quarterly report of activities at Washington County
Libraries for the months of January through March, 2001.
Ms. Priest noted the 14 county libraries will be conducting the reading programs for the summer months.
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Charlie Keenan of Blaine Township made comments regarding the land deal between the County and the State
Game Commission.
Pete Glasser, of Peters Township, questioned Mrs. Irey regarding a meeting that was held with investors
RRZ and Mr. Neville.
Commissioner Irey stated she was not aware of this meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for Two Raised Roof Vans for Human Services to Myers
Equipment Corporation of Canfield, Ohio in the total amount of $70,498.00 ($35,249.00 each).
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to award the bid for Two Raised Vans 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 Kitchen and Housekeeping Supplies following
vendors for the "per unit" cost submitted in their bid proposal.
above.
A-Z Janitoral Supply, Co., Washington, PA
Janitors Supply Co., Uniontown, PA
Liberty Distributors, Triadelphia, WV
All -American Poly, Piscataway, NJ
Interboro Packaging Corp., Montgomery, NY
Maica Products, Pittsburgh, PA
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid for Kitchen and Housekeeping Supplies as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
At this time, Commissioner Irey recognized a group of young ladies from the Young Women Leadership
Training Program who were present at the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (CON'T.)
Barb Clemens of the McGuffey area questioned the Board's intentions of relocating residents who live in the
country into public housing who are effected by the recent land swap deal with the State Game lands.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the payment of $21,731.96 to Sungard
Pentamation, Inc. for the software support and maintenance of the county's fund accounting system. The effective date
is June 1, 2001 through May 30, 2002.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the payment to Sungard Pentamation, 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 an Agreement with the State Department
of Treasury for participation in the INVEST Program. This will be a three-year contract beginning July 1, 2001.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Agreement with the State Department of Treasury 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 Department of
Public Welfare for the Medical Assistance Transportation Program in the amount of $719,546.00 for the period of July 1,
2001 through June 30, 2002.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Agreement with the Department of Pubic Welfare for
the Medical Assistance Transportation 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 the following list of providers for
Homeless Services for the period of up to two years for the amounts indicated for Emergency Shelter services through
the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, effective July 1, 2001:
SWPA American Red Cross
Homeless Prevention Services $40,000.00
Washington Women's Shelter
Emergency Shelter Services $ 7,600.00
Washington Women's Shelter
Transitional Housing For DV Victims $ 4,000.00
Group Home, Inc.
Transitional Housing for MISA young adults $11,000.00
Connect, Inc.
Emergency Shelter Services $65,000.00
Connect, Inc.
Transitional Housing for disabled persons $31,000.00
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing list of providers for Homeless Services.
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 agreements with providers
for the purpose of providing housing programs for individuals and families in Homeless Services Program. The effective
date will be determined by HUD regulations and it is to be noted the time frame for these agreements will not exceed
three years.
SWPA PA American Red Cross
Shelter and Care $470,580.00
Connect, Inc.
Transitional Housing for disabled persons $496,725.00
Connect, Inc.
Permanent Supportive Housing for disabled persons $473,816.00
Group Home, Inc.
Transitional Housing for MISA young adults $473,817.00
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approvinLy the foregoine Homeless Services Provider Asrreementc_
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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 a contract for Mental Health/Mental
Retardation for the continuation of the contract with Dr. Howard Dichter through a special allocation from the
Department of Public Welfare. It is to be noted this contract is effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 at the annual
amount of $120,000.00. No county match is required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract with Dr. Howard Dichter 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 Westmoreland County
for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program. This agreement will permit Westmoreland County to transfer
$5,000.00 to Washington County to cover administrative expenses related to the development of the DPW Office of
Mental Retardation's regional Health Care Coordinating Unit initiative. It is to be noted this is a one time payment,
effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the agreement with Westmoreland County 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 amendments to current
agreements with providers for Children and Youth Services. The increase allocations are for services provided during
the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
REVISED AMOUNT
Adelphoi $2,325,000.00
AGAPE 700,000.00
Bradley
75,000.00
Community Alternative — Foster Care
75,000.00
Diversified HS
75,000.00
Glen Mills
125,000.00
Harborcreek
225,000.00
National Mentor
100,000.00
Spectrum
175,000.00
Westmoreland County Detention
50,000.00
Hornby-Zeller* 19,605.00
*This contract is for PACWIS training and is the balance due Hornby-Zellar
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing amendments to current agreements with
providers for Children and Youth Services.
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 James Marchewka for
Children and Youth Services in the amount of $35,000.00 for legal services and counseling to children and youth
pertaining to juvenile court. This will be effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing contract with James Marchewka for
Children and Youth Services.
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.
Fort Cherry Extended Day Program, McDonald
South Fayette Extended Day Program, McDonald
Kids World, Lawrence
Little Darlings, Canonsburg
Sandra Sweeney, Washington
Shirley Hartzell, Washington
Sheila Durbin, Avella
Lloyd Clutter, Jr., Washington
Valerie Irwin, California
Shannin Stanley, Washington
Marlene Haines, Charleroi
Tammy Varner, Burgettstown
Heather Smith, New Eagle
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 an Addendum to the current agreement
with Carol N. Beck for the purpose of typing documents and reports for court related issues for the Domestic Relations
Office. The addendum establishes payment of $3.00 per page for final reports and any pages that are revised by the
Hearing Officer from the draft copy. This agreement is effective June 1, 2001 and the addendum will retain the current
maximum of $25,000.00 per fiscal year.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Addendum to the current agreement with
Carol N. Beck 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 Intelitran to manage
the Medical Assistance Transportation Program for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 or until the Authority
is fully operational.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Agreement with Intelitran 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 an Agreement with Attorney Carrie
Balog-Miller in the amount of $32,000.00 to provide legal services to children for Children and Youth Services. This will
be effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
above.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Agreement with Attorney Carrie Balog-Miller 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 Criminal Conflict Agreement with
Attorney Peter Darraugh, Esquire for the Courts. The annual amount is $20,000.00 beginning July 1, 2001.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Criminal Conflict Agreement with Peter Darrauth,
Esquire 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 Court Reporter Agreements with Rita
Ross, KDL Reporting and Jackie Hammond. The rate for a full day is $150.00, half a day $75.00 and will be effective July
1, 2001.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Court Reporter Agreements.
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 construction on three bridge projects
which include: Maple #1, Speers Borough; Pike #18 (Walker), West Pike Run Township; and Buffalo #38 (Brownlee),
Buffalo Township.
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 oil/gas well drilling in Cross Creek County Park.
Upon approval of the bid documents and lease agreement by the Solicitor, bids will be solicited in conjunction with
leases being negotiated by contiguous property owners.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, 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
An Executive Session was held on June 13, 2001 in Room 704 following the Agenda meeting to discuss personnel
issues.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution regarding a Residential
Resources Project for the Allegheny County Industrial Development Authority. Solicitor DiSalle noted a portion of
the project involves two properties located in Washington County.
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.
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. Orlando Laurenti
P.O. Box 434,102 Lawrence Street
Fredericktown, PA 15333
District: East Bethlehem Township
Parcel No. 260-013-00-03-0016-00
Total amount: $518.09
2. Sherry Gaydos
425 Buckingham Road
Scenery Hill, PA 15360
District: Somerset Township
Parcel No. 580-014-00-00-0031-00
Total amount: $2.28
3. National City Bank 06 403
116 Allegheny Center Mall
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
District: Washington Yd Ward
Parcel No. 730-001-00-02-0010-00
Total amount: $1,025.03
4. Michael R. & Deborah A. Ferczak
440 Ridge Avenue
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Canonsburg 3rd Ward
Parcel No. 110-028-00-00-0036-00
Total amount: $5.54
5. Transamerica for
Gary & Lynette R. Molzer
1201 Elm Street, Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75270
District: Notthingham Township
Parcel No. 530-002-03-00-0017-00
Total amount: $68.58
(2001 County Tax)
(2000 County Tax)
(1998 and 1999 County Tax)
(2001 County Tax)
(2001 County Tax)
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6. G. Richard Brown
P.O. Box 307
Midway, PA 15060
District: Midway Borough
Parcel No. 410-006-00-01-0012-00
Total amount: $8.07
7. John H. Short & Debbie Germeo
122 Sixth Street
New Eagle, PA 15067
District: Carroll Township
Parcel No. 130-012-03-06-0017-00
Total amount: $9.52
8. Kenneth W. Korol & Nancy J. Gentille
331 Treetop Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-009-09-01-0041-00
Total amount: $48.02
9. Charleroi Federal Savings Bank for
Edward & Debra Braddock
101 McKean Avenue
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: South Strabane Township
Parcel No. 600-007-05-02-0038-00
Total amount: $252.54
10. Southpointe Development
6563 Worthington Galena Road
Worthington, OH 43085
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-010-00-00-0008-38
Total amount: $2,313.60
11. Meadowbrook Joint Venture
3901 Washington Road, Suite 301
McMurray, PA 15317
District: North Stabane Township
Parcel No. 520-011-04-04-0065-00
Total amount: $156.15
12. National City for
Neil Enterprises
P.O. Box 1820
Dayton, OH 45401
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-002-21-00-0006-00
Total amount: $298.85
13. Cendant Mortgage for
Jeff A. & Rachael M. Williams
3000 Leadenhall Road
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
District: Fallowfield Township
Parcel No. 320-009-04-03-0015-00
Total amount: $136.36
14. Jack W. & Kathy M. Keller
158 Quarry Lane
California, PA 15419
District: California Borough
Parcel No. 080-022-01-00-0017-00
Total amount: $13.86
15. Gerald W. & Karen Pradines
105 Lakewood Drive
McMurray, PA 15317
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel No. 520-001-03-01-0005-00
Total amount: $5.24
(2001 County Tax)
(2001 County Tax)
(2000 County Tax)
(2001 County Tax)
(2001 County Tax)
(2001 County Tax)
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(2000 County Tax)
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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.
TAPE BACK-UP SYSTEM (No Bid Bond is reouiredl
1. StandardParts.com.inc.
4425 Brookfield Corp. Drive
Suite 800
Chantilly, VA 20151-4019
Total amount of bid: $33.275.00
2. Stornet, Inc.
175 Montrose Avenue West
Akron, OH 44321
Total amount of bid: $31.000.00
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.
LAW ENFORCEMENT UNIFORMS
1. M&M Uniforms, Inc.
427 Railroad Street
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Total amount of bid: $130.144.20
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. North Eastern Uniforms and Equipment, Inc.
3050 Smallman Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Total amount of bid: $45.915.75
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. Trappuzzano's Uniforms
27 W. Chestnut Street
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $112.911.30
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.
PRINTED FORMS (No Bid Bond is required!
1. Masters Ink Corporation
P.O. Box 655
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Total amount of bid: $10.856.00
Total amount of bid: $34.463.00
3. AD Forms L.L.C.
756 McKean Avenue
Donora, PA 15033
Total amount of bid: $16.339.63
4. Quality Quick Printing and Copy
160 N. College Street
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $1.795.19
5. Progressive Forms & Label Systems, Inc.
200 Corporate Circle
Harrisburg, PA 17110
Total amount of bid: $10.179.50
6. Badzik Printing Service, Inc.
799 Meldon Avenue
Donora, PA 15033
Total amount of bid: $29.442.00
7. Cane Print Solutions & Graphics
P.O. Box 310
Atlasburg, PA 15004
Total amount of bid: $7.362.37
8. Proforma Three Rivers
211 Virginia Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Total amount of bid: $7.615.30
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 approximately 11:00 a.m.
THE FOREG�OING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
2001
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ADMINISTRATOR/CHIEF CLERK