HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 676 - 8-9-2001 - COMMISSIONERMinute No. 676
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, August 9, 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, Administrator/Chief Clerk; Solicitor
Richard DiSalle; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; George Krcelich, Director of Human Services; Lisa Cessna
and Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Robert Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority;
Deputy Sheriff Todd Hammond; Reverend David Lindberg, United Methodist Church; Anthony Colaizzo, Mayor of
Canonsburg; Bob Irey, Charlie Keenan, Fred Moore, Lorna and Harold Crum, interested citizens; Judy Chestnutt,
Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Chris Haines, Tribune Review; Stacey Wolford, Valley Independent; and Gary
Smith, CU TV.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Reverend Lindberg led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Colaizzo led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 675 dated July 26, 2001.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, that Minute No. 675 be approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPEICAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mr. Umstead presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution approving the Disposition
of Parcel No. 25A in the Southpointe Economic Development Project by A.G.E.S. L.P. of McMurray.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Charlie Keenan, of Blaine Township, commented on information he obtained from the Blaine Township
supervisor regarding plans Allegheny Power Company has to build turbines on property involved in the land swap deal.
Mr. Keenan questioned Commissioner Burns on this proposed plan.
Commissioner Burns stated the plans Allegheny Power has to construct is a power generator.
Commissioner Burns noted at a meeting in Harrisburg this spring, Allegheny Power changed their minds and wanted
to retain approximately 100 or so acres for a possible development of the power plant. Commissioner Burns pointed out
it was his understanding the gas for this was going to come from a transcontinental pipeline that runs through the area
not a local gas well.
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not definite. Chairman Bevec also stated he specifically requested Allegheny Power show the plans to Mr. Keenan and
meet with Blaine Township officials and anyone else in the area who would be interested in viewing the plans.
Mr. Keenan read an article from the Pennsylvania Game News regarding the land swap deal.
Fred Moore, of Blaine Township, expressed his concerns regarding the land swap deal and stated the land should
be used for agricultural purposes not for development.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for Kitchen and Housekeeping Supplies for the Health
Center, Correctional Facility and Courthouse Maintenance to the following vendors based on "per unit" costs. This bid
Will be effective August 10, 2001 through July 31, 2002 and the total annual cost is estimated at $425,000.00.
All American Poly, Riscataway, NJ Allegheny Supply, Duncansville, PA
A-Z Janitorial Supply, Washington, PA Calico Industries, Inc., Annapolis Junction, MD
Central Poly Corp., Linden, NJ Customized Environmental Sys., Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
Jack Frye Sales & Service, Clairton, PA Grainger Industrial Supply, Pittsburgh, PA
Janitors Supply, Uniontown, PA Liberty Distributors, Triadelphia, WV
Maica Products, Pittsburgh, PA Paper Products, Pittsburgh, PA
Steratorre Supply, Washington, PA Steris Corporation, St. Louis, MO
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, 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.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board reject the bids for the Dam Draw Down Rehabilitation System and
authorize the rebid of said project.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to reject the foregoing bid and readvertise for bids.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board extend the bid for Lumber to February 28, 2002. The extension is in
accordance with the original bid award.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the extension to the Lumber bid as per above.
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 continuation of the school based
program with school districts in Washington County for the Juvenile Probation Office. The total cost is $169,917.00 for
the period of September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002. The County share is 50% and the balance is to be paid by the
following school:
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Trinity School District $32,070
Washington School District $24,847
Canon -McMillan School District $18,675
Washington County Alternative Education $ 9,366
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the school based program for the Juvenile Probation
Office 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 addition of PACNET (Pennsylvania
Case Management Network) to the approved County list of organizations and associations for the Drug and Alcohol
Department. The annual cost is $100.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the addition of PACNET to the County list of approved
organizations and associations 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 submission of the
Washington County Parenting Program to the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for Domestic Relations. This
proposal will provide parenting skills, job development, retention and assistance in the visitation and support process.
The funds will be available for a twelve month period in the amount of $350,879.00. It is to be noted there is no county
match required and the effective date will be determined by the Department of Public Welfare.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the ratification of the Washington County Parenting
Program grant as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk recommended the Board reappoint Scott Becker, of the Trolley Museum, to the Washington County
Tourism Promotion Agency for a three year term, effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2004.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, reappointing Scott Becker as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk recommended the Board appoint Anthony Colaizzo, of Canonsburg, to the Washington County
Redevelopment Authority for a five year term, effective August 9, 2001 through July 30, 2006.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Bevec, appointing Anthony Colaizzo to the Washington County
Redevelopment Authority as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - No; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes.
Motion carried.
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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.
YMCA — Arlington, Pittsburgh
Valerie Gray, Washington
Tambra Rizor, Washington
Marjorie Dillon, Sturgeon
Debra Durila, Claysville
Sondra Brown, N. Versailles
Carol Lawrence, Washington
Marjorie Fronzaglio, Donora
Kimberly Jo Patterson, Canonsburg
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 the annual Juvenile Court Judges
Commission Grant for the Juvenile Probation Office. The grant is in the amount of $292,680.00 and will be effective July
19 2001 through June 30, 2002. The grant will be used to offset salaries and wages for Juvenile Probation staff.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the annual Juvenile Court Judges Commission Grant 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 Service Agreement and Resolution for
Public Safety with SCC Communications Corporation for participation in the Washington County E-911 service.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Service Agreement and 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 an agreement with the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation for the Community Transportation Capital Equipment Grant for Human Services in the
amount of $116,580.00 for fiscal year July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation for the Community Transportation Capital Equipment Grant 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 agreements with providers
for the Mental Health Supportive Housing Programs with Human Services for the amounts stated. The effective date is
July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
SWPA American Red Cross $85,000.00
Connect, Inc. $ 5,000.00
It is to be noted the funding is through the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and no county match is
required. The effective date is July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
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Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving foregoing agreements with providers for the Mental
Health Supportive Housing Program.
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 spending of the County's share of
$9,654.80 of the Juvenile Probation Department hardware/software proposal to the Juvenile Court Judges Commission to
be submitted for implementation later this year or early 2002. This amount represents 20% of the total cost of $48,274.01.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the hardware/software upgrade for the Juvenile
Probation Office 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 4% increase to the maximum salary
reimbursement schedule for contracted Mental Health/Mental Retardation provider agencies for fiscal year 2001-2002.
The 4% increase reflects a 2% increase in state funding over two consecutive years and no additional funds are needed.
This will be effective July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Mental Health/Mental Retardation provider increase
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 agreements with Trilogic Corporation
and Questec for technical and network support for engineering and network assistance for the Information Technology
Department. It is to be noted neither of the agreements will exceed $10,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the agreements with Trilogic Corporation and Questec
for professional services 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 Air Charter Service,
Inc. for land and building acquisition at the Washington County Airport. The total consideration of $625,000.00 reflects
$529,000.00 previously paid (90% federal, %5 State and 5% county aviation block grant) and the final agreed sum of
$96,000.00 to be paid. Approximately $60,000.00 of this amount will be paid 90% federal, 5% state and 5% county
aviation block grant dollars. The agreement does not include additional relocation/re-establishment costs yet to be
determined.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing agreement with Air Charter Service, Inc.
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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 supplement in the amount of
$71,969.69 with HRG for the design of Pigeon Creek #2, Stockdaletown. The design cost increases will be paid 80%
state and 20% county liquid fuels monies. The approval will be pending PA Department of Transportation concurrence.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract supplement with HRG 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 contract with
TriLine Associates for the design of Chartiers #41, McConnells Mills. The no -cost addendum allows for reallocation of
funds within the budget categories of the original contract to account for additional right-of-way survey work completed.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr., Burns, approving the addendum to the contract with TriLine Associates 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 the rebidding for two flood control dams including #479 and
#482 in Jefferson Township. The costs from the initial bid of five dams were significantly higher than anticipated,
therefore, should be rejected. The costs of the repairs will be paid 65% state funds and 35% county match.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the rebid of two flood control dams in Jefferson
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 agreements with Fort Cherry Fire Group
and Air Search and Rescue for scuba training at Cross Creek Park lake. The agreements require diver certification and
County approval of dive dates, times and areas.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing agreements with Fort Cherry Fire Group
and Air Search and Rescue.
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 County and
Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation for the 2001-2002 Unified Planning Transportation Work Program. This
agreement represents a renewal of an annual agreement with SPC that reimburses the County $7,600.00 for the Planning'
Commission participation in the Long Range Transportation Plan update.
Pennsylvania Corporation 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 approval a travel request for three Juvenile Probation officers to
attend the National Conference in Atlantic City, NJ on September 11-14, 2001. The total cost for three probation officers
will be $1,572.00 ($524.00 per officer).
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing travel request for Juvenile Probation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held on August 8, 2001 in Room 704 immediately following the Agenda Meeting to
discuss personnel and 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 Claim Bureau.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, 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. JR Properties, Inc. (2001 County Tax)
6000 Waterdam Plaza Drive
McMurray, PA 15317
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel No. 520-013-00-00-0020-05
Total amount: $230.70
2. Washington Mutual for (2001 County Tax)
Mark A. & Suzanne M. Bastien
P.O. Box 100563
Florence, SC 29501-0563
District: Mt. Pleasant Township
Parcel No. 460-004-00-00-0012-02
Total amount: $43.79
3. Washington Federal for (2001 County Tax)
Samuel A. & Betty June Saieva
77 S. Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Houston Borough
Parcel No. 360-008-00-01-0024-00
Total amount: $25.11
4. Anthony Mamie (2001 County Tax)
1110 Corrine Avenue
Monongahela, PA 15063
District: Monongahela 2nd Ward
Parcel No. 430-021-00-03-0003-00
Total amount: $11.96
5. Washington Federal for (2001 County Tax)
John M. & Janet M. Agnew
77 S. Main Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Nottingham
Parcel No. 530-001-08-00-030-00 Total amount: $192.94
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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 10:45 a.m.
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