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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 678 ��s
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, September 6, 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; Lisa Cessna, Vicki Bryan and Melanie Finney, Planning
Commission; Mike Namie, Deputy Controller; Francis King, Treasurer; Captain Todd Hammond, Sheriff's Office; Joe
Abate, member of the Washington County Veterans Council; Cary Jones and Kathy Sabot, Washington County Bar
Association; Misti Mazurik, Brenda Garcia and Kim Batson, Community Action Southwest; Charlie Keenan„ interested
citizen; Judy Chestnutt, Observer -Reporter; Sara Snatchko, PA Focus; and Joshua Tisinle, CalU TV.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Mr. King led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Abate led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 677 dated August 23, 2001.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, that Minute No. 677 be approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle noted there will be a bid opening for a Hazmat Vehicle and this bid could be awarded at today's
meeting after the Purchasing Department has had time to review the bid.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the bid opening for a Hazmat Vehicle at this time.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Deputy Controller Namie opened and read bids for a Hazmat Vehicle.
1. Buck's Trucks
1704 Quail Lake Drive
West Columbia, SC 29169
Total amount of bid: $36,060.00
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the bid for review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPEICAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Cary Jones and Kathy Sabol, of the Washington County Bar Association, officially challenged the Washington
County employees to a blood drive with members of the Washington Bar Association.
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The Board of Commissioners accepted the challenge from the Washington County Bar Association with hopes of
keeping the Blood Drive trophy in the possession of county employees.
The Commissioners presented a Proclamation declaring Literacy Day on September 7, 2001 to members of
Community Action Southwest.
Misti Mazurik, Brenda Garcia and Kim Batson thanked the Commissioners for the Proclamation and made
comments regarding Literacy Day.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Charlie Keenan of Blaine Township commented he has been attending meetings since March speaking on
the land swap deal with the game commission with hopes of trying to save some of this land for the community.
Mr. Keenan stated that on the advice of his attorney this would be the last meeting he attends to speak of the land swap
deal and thanked the Board for all their patience and time in listening to his comments.
OLD BUSINESS (CON'T)
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for the Walk/Bike Path for Mingo Creek Park to Baldwin
Asphalt Paving, Inc. of Pittsburgh, in the total bid amount of $51,144.00.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the bid for the Walk/Bike Path as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board reject all bids and re -advertise the Maple Creek Bridge
Replacement Project.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to reject and re -advertise for bids for the Maple Creek Bridge
Project.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle noted the bid for the Hazmat Vehicle would be considered at the end of the Board of
Commissioner's Meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the continuation of the Victims of
Juvenile Offenders Project for the District Attorney's Office. This grant is for calendar year January 1, 2002 through
December 31, 2002 and the amount of the grant is $47,922.00 with a county contribution of $1,229.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the continuation of the Victims of Juvenile Offenders
Project as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the continuation of the Rights and
Services Act in the amount of $70,435.00. This grant funding will be used to administer the Victim/Witness Assistance
Program in the criminal justice system. The grant is for calendar year January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002 and no
county match is required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the continuation of the Rights and Services Act 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 submission of a modification and
extension to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the Child Abuse Investigation Project for an
additional three months ending March 31, 2002. The amount of the grant will not change and no additional county
monies are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the modification and extension to PCCD 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 continuation of the STOP Violence
Against Women Grant with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for the District Attorney's Office.
This federal grant is in the amount of $140,000.00 with a county contribution of $20,000.00 and will be effective
February 1, 2002 through January 1, 2003.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the continuation of the STOP Violence Against Women
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 contracts with Karen DiCarbo, Dawn
Haber and Robert Shaposka for the purpose of inclusion in the Child Custody Conference Officer process. These
individuals will serve as Masters and be assigned on a rotating basis and compensated $125.00 per case. This request
will facilitate flexibility in scheduling and will require no additional funding to the Courts budget. The effective date is
September 6, 2001 and will be ongoing.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing contracts for the purpose of inclusion in
the Child Custody Conference Officer process.
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 expense of $480.00 for the purpose of
providing bag lunches to attendees of the Emergency Response to Terrorism Course to be held September 15`h and 16`h
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hosted by Washington County. It is to be noted this would be funded through the Hazardous Materials Fund and no
county dollars are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing expense for the Emergency Response to
Terrorism Course for bag lunches.
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 and expense of $150.00 for the purpose of
providing lunch to ten members of the County's Emergency Response Training Team that will be attending a seminar
in Pittsburgh on September 18, 2001. It is to be noted this will be funded through the Hazardous Materials fund and no
county dollars are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the expense request for the County's Emergency
Response Training Team 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 proposals for computer software for the Transportation
Authority. The funding will be from PennDOT and no county dollars are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for proposals 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 Provider Agreement with Group Home,
Inc. for the Mental Health Supportive Housing Program in the amount of $40,000.00 for the period of July 1, 2001
through June 30, 2002. This is funded through the Department of Public Welfare and will be for Homeless Services.
Inc.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Provider Agreement with Group Home,
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 blanket approval in the amount of
$4,000.00 for Drug and Alcohol for the period of July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 to provide refreshments and meals at
board and provider meetings.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the blanket approval for Drug and Alcohol as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with Micro League
Software, Inc. for the purpose of providing support and training in the Drug and Alcohol Program. The agreement in
the amount of $30,000.00 will be for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2002.
above.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the agreement with Micro League Software, Inc. as per
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 Cassie Dunn, Manager of Branch Operations of the
American Red Cross to the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Advisory Board Program as a Community
Representative, effective September G, 2001 through December 31, 2002.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing appointment of Cassie Dunn.
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.
Magic Castle II, Pittsburgh Ida Earley's Family Child Day Care, Merrittstown
Dawn Dragon, Burgettstown Grover C. Halsel III, Pittsburgh
Louis Rescello, Washington
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 following interim provider
agreements for Child Care Information Services. These agreements are for a period of sixty days until child care
clearances can be obtained.
Diane Gianunzio, Coal Center
Cindy Karr, Washington
Julie Vincenti, McDonald
Syna Mcosker, Ellsworth
Sandra Bodnar, Muse
Loretta Perkins, Canonsburg
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the interim provider agreements for Child Care
Information 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 amendment to BG-00-23 for land
acquisition associated with the relocation of Taxiway B at the Washington County Airport for the Planning Commission.
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The amendment allows for a maximum reimbursement of $961,162.00, which reflects an increase from $47,000.00 to
$50,587.00 State and from $846,000.00 to $910,575.00 Federal. The county match will be $50,587.00.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the amendment for land acquisition for the Washington
County Airport 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 Supplemental Reimbursement Agreement with PennDOT
for construction and inspection of Pike Run #18 in West Pike Run Township. This supplement allows for a maximum
reimbursement of $623,520.00 (80%) of the total estimated project cost of $779,400.00. The County match will be paid
20% liquid fuels.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Supplemental Reimbursement Agreement with
PennDOT 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 South Franklin
Township Fire Company for inspection and fire protection at the Washington County Airport. This agreement provides
for payment of $1,000.00 upon receipt of the 2001 inspection report and reimbursement for actual cost of foam or other
fire retardant materials used to extinguish a fire or used in a demonstration conducted at the Washington County Airport
not to exceed $2,000.00 per year. The agreement will expire December 31, 2001 and will be renegotiated for 2002.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the agreement with South Franklin Township Fire
Company 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 two four-wheel drive crew cab pick-up trucks for the
Bridge Department if vehicles cannot be purchased from the state contract. The costs will be paid 100% from L liquid
Fuels.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, 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 presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with Iron Mountain of
Cranberry, PA for storing records for the Health Center. It is to be noted this record storage can be used for any
department. The cost for this service is as follows: .20 cents per cubic foot per month for approximately 523 cubic feet
at a month cost of $104.60. There is an initial transfer fee of $1.00 per cubic foot for a total of $523.00 and preparation,
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indexing and labor for $3,049.00. This will be effective October 1, 2001 through September 31, 2002. It is to be noted this
agreement can be renewed automatically unless the County chooses to cancel.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr: Burns, approving the agreement with Iron Mountain 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 contract amendments
for the purpose of closing out fiscal year 2000/2001 for placement providers for Children and Youth Services.
PROVIDER REVISED AMOUNT
Adelphoi
$2,600,000
AGAPE
810,000
Bethesda
55,200
Diversified HS
92,000
Glen Mills
145,000
National Mentor
115,000
Gateway
65,000
Cambria County (Detention)
105,000
George Junior
175,500
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Children and Youth placement provider amendments
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 amendment with National
Mentor for fiscal year 1999/2000 reflecting an increase of $106,000.00. This action is necessary as invoices for that fiscal
year have only recently been reconciled to determine that portion of the per diem which was the responsibility of CYS
verses Value Behavior Health.
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the contract amendment with National Mentor 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 amendments to the Transportation
Authority Board appointments which were approved May 31, 2001, due to recent changes in the Pennsylvania Municipal
Authority Code. The current board members will serve the following terms:
Michael Chromulak, Chairman — Five year term, June 1, 2001 through December 31, 2006
(from three year term)
Archie Allridge — Four year term, June 1, 2001 through December 31, 2005
(from three year term)
Joseph Dochinez — Four year term, June 1, 2001 through December 31, 2005
(from two year term)
Richard Alvarez, Treasurer — Three year term, June 1, 2001 through December 31, 2004
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Don Angelone — Three year term, June 1, 2001 through December 31, 2004
(from two year term)
Marvin Batten — Two year term, June 1, 2001 through December 31, 2003
(from one year term)
Leslie Grenfell, Secretary — Two year term, June 1, 2001 through December 31, 2003
Vance Dorsey — One year term, June 15, 2001 through December 31, 2002
Jacob Schneider — One year term, June 1, 2001 through December 31, 2002
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing amendments to the Transportation
Authority Board appointments.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held on September 6, 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 a Tax Appeal Settlement for property
located in Chartiers Township and known as Joy Technologies, Inc. facility. This Tax Appeal Settlement reflects a
change in the assessed value of the property. It is to be noted Chartiers Township and Chartiers Houston School
District have formally approved the settlement.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Tax Appeal Settlement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Regarding the bid for the HazMat Vehicle, Solicitor DiSalle recommended the bid be awarded to Buck's Trucks,
LLC of West Columbia, South Carolina for the amount of $36,060.00.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to award the Hazmat Vehicle to Buck's Trucks for the amount set
forth in their bid.
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.
PORCELAIN TILE FLOOR —HEALTH CENTER
1. Seaman Flooring, Inc.
625 Henderson Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $66,862.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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Total amount of bid: $116,430.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the bids for the Porcelain Tile Floor for review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
FOOD AND STAPLES — JAIL AND HEALTH CENTER (No Bid Bond required)
1. Sysco/S. Rohrbacher
8 Kingswood Court
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $215,847.57
2. OHI Ice Cream
56 East Railroad Street
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $7,671.36
3. Paper Products Company, Inc.
36 Terminal Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Total amount of bid: $41,554.00
4. Gordon Food Service
P.O. Box 1787
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-1787
Total amount of bid: $268,123.93
5. Schaller's Bakery, Inc.
826 Highland Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
Total amount of bid: $48,734.20
6. Interboro Packaging Corporation
114 Bracken Road
Montgomery, NY 12549
Total amount of bid: $1,761.20
7. Schneider's Diary, Inc.
12 Wallace Lane
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $76,440.43
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the foregoing bids for review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PRODUCE — TAIL AND HEALTH CENTER (No Bid Bond required)
1. Jebbia's Market, Inc.
26``' & Chapline Streets
Wheeling, WV 26003
Total amount of bid: $1.00 per unit above the daily Pittsburgh Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Report
Total amount of bid: $1.00 per unit above the daily Pittsburgh Wholesale Fruit & Vegetable Report
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the foregoing 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 10:30 a.m.
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