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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 681
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, October 18, 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; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Mike Namie, Deputy
Controller; Jerry Kronstain, Director of Maintenance; Todd Hammond, Captain of the Sheriffs Office; George Krcelich,
Director of Human Services; students for the Head Start Program; Doug Kovach, Lynn Mancuso, Kathy Catalino, Vicki
Frost, Debbie Brown, Kathy Dunlevy, Vi Ward, Wendy Duranko, staff of Community Action Southwest; Sharon Cone,
Foster Grandparent Program; Becky Bailey and Dino Bruno, SEIU members; Jeff Kotula, Executive Director of the
Washington County Chamber of Commerce; Sara Snatchko, PA Focus; and Josh Fosbrink, CU TV.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Ms. Finney led the meeting with a prayer.
A group of Head Start students led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 680 dated October 4, 2001.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, that Minute No. 680 be approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPEICAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners read a Proclamation designating the month of October as "Head Start Awareness
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Month".
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Kovach thanked the Board for the Proclamation and introduced his staff. Mr. Kovach also stated
through the continuing support of the Board of Commissioners, Community Action is able to offer valuable services to
the residents of Washington County.
The Commissioners read a Proclamation designating the month of October as "Local Chamber of Commerce
Month".
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Kotula thanked the Board for the Proclamation and made comments regarding the ongoing relationship
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between the Board of Commissioners and the Chamber of Commerce.
The Commissioners read a Proclamation designating November 14, 2001 as "National Philanthropy Day".
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dino Bruno, Business Agenct, speaking on behalf of the SEIU members requested the Board of Commissioners
seriously consider a family dental plan when negotiating the union contract.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for the Walker Bridge, West Pike Run Township #18 to
Gary Metzinger Cement Contractor of Pittsburgh, PA in the amount of $515,669.97.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the foregoing bid to Gary Metzinger Cement Contractor.
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 the Maple Creek Bridge to Jet Excavating of New
Middletown, OH in the amount of $336,348.40.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to award the bid for Maple Creek Bridge 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 Two Raised Roof Vans for further review.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded Mr. Burns, to table the bid as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board authorize the extension of the following bids:
1. Promotional Items
Effective December 16, 2000 through December 15, 2001 with the option to
extend through December 15, 2002
The total annual cost of this contract is approximately $80,000
2. Laundry Supplies
Effective January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001 with the option to
extend through December 31, 2002
The total annual cost of this contract is approximately $20,000
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the extensions to the foregoing bids.
Roll call vote taken:'
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Employment Application Retention
Policy. This policy will give guidelines on the retention of employment applications to allow applications to more
current and for Equal Employment Opportunity purposes.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Employment Application Retention Policy.
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 appointments of the following individuals
to the Canvas Board for the General Election to be held on November 6, 2001.
Clara Lee Barlow, Washington
Joseph Graff, Washington
Madge Finney, Bentleyville
Mary Beth Vinisky, Houston
Rhea Kelly, Charleroi
Patricia Hagedorn, Richeyville
Mary Patterson, Monongahela
Edward Senko, Donora
Beryl Jones, Charleroi
William Montgomery, Washington
Millicent Powell, Finleyville
Linda Seaman, Claysville
Dorothy Wilhide, Houston
Mary Barantovich, Monongahela
Rubin Sabatine, Washington
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Canvas Board appointments 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 preparation of requests for proposals
for a nurse consultant to work in Aging Services in the Case Management Program. It is to be noted the funding will be
through the Area Agency on Aging and no County dollars are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the RFP for a nurse, consultant for the Aging Services
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 an agreement with the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation for the purchase of three fourteen passenger buses with a lift in the total amount of
$129,840. Also, approval to bid said vehicles noting a match is provided through the grant and no County dollars are
required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing agreement with the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation and the bidding of said vehicles.
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
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September 31, 2006. It is to be noted funding will be announced at a later date upon approval from the Federal
government.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of
Agriculture fore the Emergency Food Assistance 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 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.
Tonya Haney, New Eagle Madelyn Hurd, Washington
Luann Welsh, Donora Korey McQuillis, Donora
Marjorie Obade, Charleroi
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.
Miranda Ankrom, Washington
Megan Stanley, Washington
Priscilla Gildon, Washington
Virginia McDade -Foster, Venetia
Christine Dolanch, Washington
Elizabeth Crow, Burgettstown
Renee Edmonds, Washington
Jennifer Lenzi, Washington
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 authorization to advertise for bids for a
handicap van with a ramp lift for the Washington County Health Center. The approximate cost of the van is expected to
be $30,000.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving authorization 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 renewal of the following Nursing Services
Agreements:
Community Care, Inc., Washington
RN - $39.50 (No weekend differential)
(This is a $5/hour increase on Monday thru Thursday)
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LPN - $27.50/hour Monday through Thursday
$30.50/hour Friday thru Sunday
(No increase from current contract)
Professional Nursing Services, Washington
RN - $31.50/hour (No weekend differential)
LPN - $28.50/hour (No weekend differential)
This will be effective November 1,2001 through October 31, 2002.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing renewals for Nursing Services for the Aging
Services 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 the purchase of a cellular phone and
service for a van driver that covers the Claysville area. It is to be noted the state contract rate is $9.99 per month and $.30
per minute peak and $.10 per minute off peak.
above.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the purchase of a cellular phone and services 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 authorization to advertise for proposals
for additional office space.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving authorization to advertise for additional office space.
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 Oce for a 9400 Oce
Multifunction machine at the annual cost of $699 for the Tax Assessment Office. This 36 month contract will be
effective November 1, 2001 through October 31, 2004.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing agreement with Oce.
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 extended warranty and support
services agreement with BI, Inc. of Boulder, CO for the Home Monitoring System used by Adult Probation, Juvenile
Probation and the Leader Program. They currently have 69 units and the annual cost is $16,251.33 and will be effective
November 1, 2001 through October 31, 2002.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the extended warranty and support services agreement
with BI, Inc. 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 the extension of the current contract with
Verizon through June 30, 2002 and to continue on a year-to-year basis unless the state contract is cancelled.
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the extension to the current contract with Verizon 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 License Agreement with John and
Madeline Kosky, Jr. in the amount of $1,500 for .13 acre of Right of Way acquisition and temporary construction
easement associated with the reconstruction of Walker Bridge, Pike #18 in West Pike Township. Costs will be paid 80%
State and 20% County Liquid Fuels.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the License Agreement 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 to submit a grant request in
the amount of $60,000 to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for Phase IV of the
Panhandle Trail Development Project. These funds would be used to match an anticipated allocation of Tea-21 monies.
The resolution also authorizes the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners to sign the grant forms.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the resolution to submit a grant request as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held on October 17, 2001 in Room 704 immediately following the Agenda Meeting
to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate issues.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a HUD Resolution identifying the
Washington County Housing Authority, as the Agency, to participate in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development One Dollar Home Sales Program to purchase, acquire title to, hold, sell or rent such properties. This is a
program to benefit low-income residents of Washington County. It is to be noted the Housing Authority will comply
with all reporting requirements and other administrative matters required by the HUD Program and related matters and
to hold the County harmless under certain circumstances.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing HUD Resolution.
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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.
KITCHENWARE (No Bid Bond reauiredJ
1. Sysco Pittsburgh
8 Kingswood Court
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $13,379.60
2. U. S. Uniform Sales and Rental, Inc.
900 W. Jefferson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Total amount of bid: $3,126.50
3. Paper Products, Inc.
36 Terminal Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Total amount of bid: $8,848.30
4. Curran Taylor, Inc.
300 Houston Square
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Total amount of bid: $68,739.76
5. Central Poly, Corporation
18 Donaldson Place
Linden, NJ 07036
Total amount of bid: $466.00
6. Gordon Food Service
P.O. Box 1787
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
Total amount of bid: $30,631.93
7. Anchor Equipment Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 477
New York, NY 10013
Total amount of bid: no total amount given
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bids for Kitchenware 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 10:40 a.m.
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ATTEST:
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Minute No. 682
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, November 1, 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; Sue Orrick, Commissioner's Office; Lisa Cessna, Vicki Bryan
and Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Paul Belcastro, Controller; Franics King, Treasurer; Mike Namie, Deputy
Controller; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Todd Hammond, of the Sheriff's Office; Judge Katherine Emery; Tim Harrison,
Director of Juvenile Probation; Reverend Michael Milinovich, First United Methodist Church of Monongahela; Michael
Povich, member of the Washington County Veterans Council; Robin Solosky, Hospice Care of The Washington
Hospital; Loretta Manus, member of the Juvenile Probation Advisory Board; Nicholas Simon, recipient of a scholarship
award from the Juvenile Probation Advisory Board; Sheila Gombita, Washington County Transportation Authority; Jerry
Seaman, Sam Amorose, Debbie Simon, interested citizens; Sara Snatchko, PA Focus; Judy Chestnut, Observer -Reporter;
Jim Jefferson and intern, WJPA; Vince Guerrieri, Tribune Review; Chris Haines, Herald -Standard; and Josh Fosbrink,
CU TV.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:10 a.m.
Reverend Milinovich led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Povich led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 681 dated October 18, 2001.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, that Minute No. 681 be approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPEICAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners read a Proclamation designating November 5, 2001 as the kickoff for the Presents for
Patients Program.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners read a Proclamation designating the month of November as "National Hospice Care
Month".
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Ms. Salosky thanked the Board for the Proclamation and made comments regarding Hospice Care in
Washington County.
Judge Katherine Emery presented to Nicholas Simon, a recent graduate of Ringgold High School, the first
annual Washington County Juvenile Advisory Board Scholarship Award to be used towards his continuing education in
graphic design.
Mr. Simon thanked Judge Emery and the Board of Commissioners for the award and stated this will assist him
with his classes in graphic design.
Loretta Manus, President of the Washington County Juvenile Court Advisory Board, thanked the Board of
Commissioners for their support in the award presentation.
Commissioner Irey thanked Judge Emery and Ms. Manus for their dedication and hard work involved in the
award process.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sam Amorose of Canonsburg commented on the recent cost of living increase for all retirees. Mr. Amorose stated
with this increase the retirees are facing tax increases on the local level, i.e., township and county. He pointed out there
are many individuals who are delinquent in payment of their county taxes that were recently listed in the newspaper.
He stated if these monies were collected there would be no need for a tax increase for county residents. Mr. Amorose
suggested the Commissioners think seriously before raising county taxes and to try to hold the line on taxes.
Chairman Bevec stated the Board was able to cut the deficit down to approximately $234,000 and his goal is not
to raise taxes for next year and at this point it looks like there will be no tax increase.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for the Two Raised Roof Vans to the Wolfington Body
Company, Inc. of Exton, PA at a cost of $33,767.00 each for a total amount of $67,534.00.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the foregoing bid to wolf ington Body Company,- Inc.
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 Kitchenware for further review.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded Mr. Burns, to table the 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 an Agreement with Thomas A. Dietrich
for dental services at the Correctional Facility. The agreement provides for on -sight consultations and extractions. The
consultations are provided at no cost to the County. The cost for extractions will be $60.00. It is to be noted the
agreement will be effective November 1, 2001 through October 31, 2002 with the option to renew on a year to year basis
until November 1, 2006. It is to be noted other services provided by Dr. Dietrich will be paid by the inmate.
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Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Agreement with Thomas A. Dietrich.
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 to rescind action taken on May 31, 2001,
Minute No. 671, regarding the Resolution for Enhanced 911 Service Agreement with PaeTec Communications, Inc. It is
to be noted PaeTec Communications modified and altered the agreement after approval and such modifications are not
acceptable to Washington County.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, rescinding action previously taken with the Enhanced 911 Service
Agreement with PaeTec Communications 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 Change Order with Baldwin Asphalt
Paving, Inc. for additional paving work required for rehabilitating the bike path in Mingo Creek County Park. The
original contract price was $51,144.00. There will be an increase in costs of $2,300.00 bringing the total cost to $53,444.00.
The costs will be paid 80% DCNR grant monies and 20% County match.
above.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Change Order with Baldwin Asphalt, Inc. 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 to ratify the submission of a grant request
to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for a federal allocation in the amount of $400,000.00 in Transportation
Enhancement Monies for the Panhandle Trail Phase IV for the Parks and Recreation Department.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing grant request to the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation.
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 to ratify the submission of a grant request
to the Department of Environmental Protection to rehabilitate PA 483 and PA 484 flood control dams. The total project
amount of $90,000.00 will be paid 65% State and 35% County.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the submission of a grant request to the Department of
Environmental Protection 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 submission of a grant request to the
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for the development of a comprehensive plan for
Washington County. The grant request total of $250,000.00 will be paid 60% ($150,000.00).State and 40% ($1000,000.00)
County. The County match will include in -kind services, cash contributions and other funds to be determined upon
receipt of final participation amounts in cash or services from Pennsylvania American Water Company, Pennsylvania
Economy League and local financial institutions.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving submission of the grant request to the Pennsylvania
Department of Community and Economic Development 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 2001. These agreements will be automatically renewed until either parry to the Agreement notifies the
other party in writing of their intent not to renew under the current terms of the provider agreements.
Amy Davidson, Claysville
Christie Arnold, Charleroi
Katherine Webb, McMurray
Cynthia Gantt, Washington
Paulette Gilbert, Canonsburg
Amy Watson, Eighty Four
Laurie Jo Crisi, Monessen
Sherry Wytovich, Claysville
Anthony Pierce, South Park
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 authorization to advertise for bids for one
14 passenger mini bus for the transportation program. The funding is from the Community Capital Transportation
Grant and no county funds are requested.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, authorizing the advertising of 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 the RFP award for computer software to
TRAPEZE Software Group in the amount of $100,462.00 for the Washington County Transportation Authority. It is to
be noted the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Department of Public Welfare will provide funding,
therefore, no County dollars are requested.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing RFP award for computer software for the
Washington County Transportation Authority.
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 an agreement with Trinity Hospice to
permit their hospice clients to be admitted to the Health Center for respite care or regular inpatient residential care.
Trinity Hospice will reimburse the Health Center $270.00 per day for inpatient care and $95.00 for respite care. This
agreement will be effective November 1, 2001 and automatically renewed after twelve months unless canceled by either
party. No County dollars are required.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Trinity Hospice 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 authorization to advertise for bids for Lab
Services at the Health Center.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, authorizing the advertising of bids for Lab 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 The Senior Times for
advertising for the Health Center. This will be effective December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2002 at a monthly cost
of $111.00. It is to be noted this is a Health Center budgeted line item.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract with The Senior Times 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 intergovernmental agreement with
North Franklin Township Police Department to provide patrols at the Washington County Airport. The County will
train the assigned personnel to familiarize the officers with the airport property, personnel, operations and aviation
issues.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing intergovernmental agreement with North
Franklin Township Police Department.
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 Wilbur Smith, Inc. in the
amount of $226,532.33 for the design and construction management of Cross Creek #20, Brownlee Bridge in Hopewell
Township. The costs will be paid 80% State and 20% County Liquid Fuels.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract with Wilbur Smith, Inc. as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
An Executive Session was held on October 17, 2001 in Room 704 immediately following the Agenda Meeting
to discuss personnel, litigation and real estate issues.
All County Offices will be closed on November 12, 2001 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday.
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 Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, that the Tax Assessment Office to authorized to prepare the
following Tax Refunds due to either duplication of overpayment of real estate or personnel property tax.
1. Coca Cola Enterprises, Inc.
1132 Hamilton Street, Suite 201
Allentown, PA 18101
District: Washington V Ward
Parcel No. 710-005-00-00-0003-00
Total amount: $5,575.80
2. Lydia G. Poellot
%William Poellot, Jr.
1752 Moynelle Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-011-05-01-0009-00
Total amount: $238.51
3. Dona Jean & Steven Worthington
928 Old Washington Road
McMurray, PA 15317
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-003-03-02-0009-00
Total amount: $169.08
4. James N. DeAngelo & Jean Gross
7757 Bayberry Road
19`h Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32256
District: Nottingham Township
Parcel No. 530-001-00-00-0017-01
Total amount: $11.78
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.
(2000 & 2001 County Tax)
(2001 County Tax)
(2001 County Tax)
(2001 County Tax)
AIR FLUIDIZED BEDS — HEALTH CENTER (No Bid Bond required)
1. KCI USA
8023 Vantage Drive
San Antonio, TX 78265-9508
Total amount of bid: $76,950.00
2. Gaymar Industries, Inc.
10 Centre Drive
Orchard Park, NY 14127
Total amount of bid: $20,000.00
3. Hill -Rom Company, Inc.
1069 SR 46E
Batesville, IN 47006-9167
Total amount of bid: $72,500.00
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bids for Air Fluidized Beds 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 10:40 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
4 , 2001
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