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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 674 - 7-12-2001 - COMMISSIONER3(tol MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 674 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, July 12, 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; Deputy Sheriff Bryker; Deputy Controller Mike Namie; Auditor General Bob Casey, Jr.; Sally Stephenson, Navy Women's Association; Ken Stephenson, Charlie Keenan, Fred Moore, Gary and Ruth Garber, Joan Enz Doechner, interested citizens; Judy Chestnutt, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA and various bidders. Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Irey led the meeting with a prayer. Ms. Stephenson said the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 673 dated June 28, 2001. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that Minute No. 673 be approved as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Charlie Keenan, of Blaine Township, expressed his concerns on issues with regards to the gameland swap deal involving Allegheny Power Company. Mr. Keenan stated he believes Allegheny Power may try to build a low level nuclear dump with this land. Mr. Keenan understood Commissioner Burns was working on this deal for the past six years. Commissioner Burns pointed out to Mr. Keenan he never heard of a nuclear dump idea until today. Chairman Bevec stated the Board of Commissioners would not permit nuclear dumping to happen anywhere in Washington County. Fred Moore, of Blaine Township, also expressed his concerns regarding the land swap deal and stated this would be a burden to the taxpayers of the area involved. ,Joan Enz-Doe schner,,Supervisor of Blaine Township, stated the township began working on a 30 year comprehensive plan six months ago only to find out at this point most of the land will be gone in the land deal. Ms. Doechner requested the Board reserve some acreage for a sewage plant, a fire department and economic development. Gary Garber, President of the Washington County Builders Association, questioned the impact the land swap deal would have on the building industry in that area. Commissioner Irey noted the Board will work with the municipalities to make sure there is a positive impact regarding the land swap deal with Allegheny Power Company. MINUTE B ®®K 36 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board table the bid for Laundry 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. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an addendum to the current lease agreement with North Strabane Township for office space for District Justice Weller. The current lease allows for two five year renewal options. It is the county and township's desire to continue this lease for an additional five years. The current rate is $1,000.00 per month and the first five years of the lease includes a $25.00 per month increase yearly beginning August 1, 2001. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the addendum to the current lease agreement with North Strabane Township 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 current agreement with Ann Pozonsky for janitorial services at the office of District Justice Costanza. The addendum changes the address of the service from 104 Lincoln Avenue, McDonald to Route 50, Cecil Township and a change in the insurance requirements. It is to be noted the rate of $150.00 per month will remain the same and will be effective immediately. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Addendum to the current agreement with Ann Pozonsky 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 Memorandum of Understanding with Mailing Specialists, Inc. of Pittsburgh. This will be for the purpose of picking up county presort mail. It is to be noted there is no charge to the county for this service. The only charge to the county will be for a "Fast Forward" service that allows Mailing Specialists, Inc. to forward any mail to the correct address if their system determines it is a bad address. The cost for this service is two tenths of cent per piece of mail or $2.00 per 1,000. Also, they will provide additional services should the county have problems with the mail machine at a charge for this service. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Memorandum of Understanding with Mailing Specialists, Inc. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. t Motion carried unanimously. =' 3G4 MINUTE ■ ■ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA - U Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a new month -to -month agreement with Nextel for the Nextel Direct Connect Phones for Public Safety. The new costs will be: $33.24 per month per phone Public Safety is also requesting the addition of two phones to their department. The department's total cost per year will be approximately $8,400.00. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Month -to -Month Agreement with Nextel Direct Connect Phones. 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 purchase of a SCO license for the new server purchased by the Records Improvement Committee. The total cost for the license, installation, service and maintenance will be $9,472.00. It is to be noted the costs do not include freight or travel -related expenses and all costs will be paid by the Records Improvement Fund. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing purchase of a SCO license. 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 Agreement with the Department of Agriculture for the State Food Purchase Program. This will be effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 with the funding amount to be announced pending the passage of the budget. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Grant Agreement with the Department of Agriculture for the State Food Purchase 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 Grant Agreement with the Greater Washington County Food Bank for the purpose of managing the Washington County Food Program for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. It is to be noted the funding amount will be determined by the Department of Agriculture. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Grant Agreement with the Greater Washington County Food Bank 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 Welfare to Work Program in the amount of $400,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. 11 J Transportation 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 programs and activities in the amounts indicated for the Homeless Service Programs for the period of one year effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. PROVIDER AMOUNT Washington Women's Shelter Emergency Shelter Services $ 6,000.00 Washington Women's Shelter Bridge Housing for D V victims $ 2,000.00 Group Home, Inc. Bridge Housing for MISA victims $ 2,000.00 Connect, Inc. Emergency Shelter Services (Washington) $68,100.00 Connect, Inc. Emergency Shelter Services (Mon Valley) $20,000.00 Connect, Inc. Bridge Housing $19,100.00 SW PA American Red Cross RAP (Homeless Prevention) $55,000.00 Community Action Southwest Case Management $35,882.00 Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing providers for Homeless Service Programs. 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 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. Anne Neel, Marianna Carol Richards, Monongahela Dana Johnson, Washington Constance Bloom, Denbo Margaret Wilson, Washington William Palmer, Eighty Four Lillian Marton, Washington Patricia Wheeler, Brownsville Tawnya Moyer, Washington Elsie Hoggans, Daisytown Myrna Fulton, Daisytown E. Lee Trona, Charleroi Wesley Wilson, Jr. Homestead Jamie Karr, Washington Lori Bowlen, Daisytown Angela Forsythe, Pittsburgh 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 Allegheny & Chesapeake to extend rehabilitation services at the Health Center for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. This addendum will increase the rate from $33.18 per hour to $35.00 per hour and will include language to prohibit the County from hiring their employees should the contract be terminated. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Addendum to the current agreement with Allegheny & Chesapeake 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 Area Agency on Aging for Adult Day Care Services for the Health Center at the per diem rate of $44.47 per client for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Agreement with Area Agency on Aging 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 of a six month agreement with Passavant Memorial Homes for Mental Health/Mental Retardation to provide Mental Retardation Waiver residential services for the period of July 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001 in the amount of $100,000.00. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the six month agreement with Passavant Memorial Homes 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania American Red Cross for Case Management services in the amount of $29,107.00 for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. This will provide temporary assistance to needy families. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Agreement with Southwestern Pennsylvania American Red Cross. 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 Area Agency on Aging to provide services to the elderly through Washington County Aging Services for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 in the amount of $2,057,411.00. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Agreement with the Area Agency on Aging 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 License Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Radio Systems Development Office for the purpose of sharing the county's existing communication towers with the State in exchange for sharing, at no cost to the county, any towers the State would erect in the county. This will be effective July 1, 2001 for a twenty year period. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing License Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Radio Systems Development Office. 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 Cast and Baker Corporation for the reconstruction of Taxiway D at the Washington County Airport. The total contract amount of $480,788.05 will be paid 90% Federal, 5% State and 5% County Aviation Block Grant monies. above. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract with Cast and Baker Corporation as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS At this time, Chairman Bevec introduced Auditor General Bob Casey, Jr., who is visiting Washington County. Mr. Casey made some general comments and thanked the Board for their hospitality. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held on June 21, 2001 in Room 704 at 1: 30 p.m. in Room 704 concerning gameland issues, including land acquisition and possible litigation. An Executive Session was held on July 11, 2001 in Room 704 immediately following the 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. Brian Scott & Suzanna M. Bell (2001 County Tax) 102 E. McNutt Street Houston, PA 15342 District: Houston Borough Parcel No. 360-012-00-00-0005-00 Total amount: $10.00 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 2. Kenneth D. & Laura E. Varner (1999, 2000 and 2001 County Tax) 2363 Cornelia Street Washington, PA 15301 District: Washington 6`" Ward Parcel No. 760-022-00-01-0021-00 Total amount: $2,675.40 3. Transamerica Recovery Department (2000 County Tax) 1201 Elm Street, Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75270 District: Bentleyville Borough Parcel No. 040-002-00-00-0010-00 Total amount: $108.27 4. Transamerica Recovery Department (2000 County Tax) 1201 Elm Street, Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75270 District: Canonsburg 1" Ward Parcel No. 090-005-00-00-0002-00 Total amount: $182.93 5. Edward M. Semshack Et Al (2001 County Tax) 18 Lover Jonestown Road Charleroi, PA 15022 District: Fallowfield Township Parcel No. 320-012-00-00-0035-00 Total amount: $524.67 6. John Engle (2001 County Tax) Box B, Route 88 Millsboro, PA 15348 District: East Bethlehem township Parcel No. 260-005-00-00-0026-00 Total amount: $169.18 7. Steven D. & Lana E. Krency (2001 County Tax) 990 Jefferson Avenue Washington, PA 15301 District: Washington 71`' Ward Parcel No. 770-018-00-02-0009-00 Total amount: $191.70 8. Mary B. Groves (2001 County Tax) 119 Hunting Creek Road Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: North Strabane Township Parcel No. 520-001-06-01-0010-00 Total amount: $20.99 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. DAMS DRAWDOWN REHABILITATION (Bid Bond Required) 1. Blankriver Services, Inc. One Church Street Elizabeth, PA 15037 Total amount of bid: $319.934.00 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. W. G. Tomko and Sons, Inc. 2559 Route 88 Finleyville, PA 15332 L� Total amount of bid: $142.760.00 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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. HOUSEKEEPING SUPPLIES (No Bid Bond required) 1. Steratore Supply 2816 West Chestnut Street Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $26.106.83 2. Central Poly Corporation 18 Donaldson Place Linden, NJ 07036 Total amount of bid: $41.885.35 3. Steris Corporation 5035 Manchester Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 Total amount of bid: $14.879.16 4. Tri-State Hospital Supply Corporation P.O. Box 100 Jeannette, PA 15644 Total amount of bid: $4.764.00 5. Interboro Packaging 114 Bracken Road Montgomery, NY 12549 Total amount of bid: $28.108.06 6. National Chemical Laboratories, Inc. 401 N.10`h Street Philadelphia, PA 19123 Total amount of bid: $36.110.48 7. Grainger Industrial Supply 120 Beta Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Total amount of bid: $106.407.94 8. Janitors Supply Company (Art Snyder Division) 54 Arch Street Uniontown, PA 15401 Total amount of bid: $218.089.56 9. All American Poly 40 Turner Place Riscataway, NJ 08854 Total amount of bid: $49.747.95 10. Calico Industries, Inc. 9045 Junction Drive Annapolis Junction, MD 507701-2005 Total amount of bid: $39.660.84 11. Jack Frye Sales & Service 104 Cherry Street Clairton, PA 15025 Total amount of bid: $15.003.65 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ------------- 12. Liberty Distributors Route 40 Triadelphia, WV 26059 Total amount of bid: $58.498.22 13. Allegheny Supply Old 6`h Avenue Road, P.O. Box 186 Duncanville, PA 16635 Total amount of bid: $22.077.50 14. Paper Products Company, Inc. 36 Terminal Way Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Total amount of bid: $143.000.00 15. Ecolab, Inc. 370 Wabasha Street St. Paul, MN 55102-1307 Total amount of bid: $52.259.94 16. Maica Products, Inc. P.O. Box 91159 Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Total amount of bid: $85.338.29 17. A-Z Janitorial Supply 40 Berry Road Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $102.098.93 18. Customized Environmental Systems, Inc. 3930 Old William Penn Highway Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Total amount of bid: per unit costs 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. MEAT — HEALTH CENTER AND JAIL (No Bid Bond required) 1. Green Valley Packing 2992 Green Valley Road Claysville, PA 15323 Total amount of bid: $21.522.67 2. Sysco 8 Kingswood Court Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $20.865.55 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. dz MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA There being no further business, Chairman Bevec declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:00 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: i 2001 ATTEST: ADMINISTRATOR/CHIEF CLERK n C