HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 683 - 11-15-2001 - COMMISSIONERMinute No. 683
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, November 15, 2001
t 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; Michelle Miller, Director of Human Resources; Joe Pelzer,
Warden; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Mike Namie, Deputy Controller; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Todd
Hammond, of the Sheriff's Office; Pastor David Zona, United Methodist Church of Bentleyville; George Krcelich,
Director of Human Services; George Eckert, member of the Washington County Veterans Council; Nellie Chester and
Mary Lou Victor, Washington County Food Bank; Francis Beasley and Stephanie Forbes, Fresh Start; Carla Dunlap,
Deborah Thomas and Ami Lini, Connect, Inc; Michelle Robinson Ritter, Sherie Lammers and Amy Ingolt, Washington
Women's Shelter; Susan Donnan, Inner Faith Hospitality; Deborah McGowen, Patty Lombardi, Shelby Parisse and
Cassie Dunn, American Red Cross; Bob Scott, Washington City Mission; Michael Bonn, interested citizen; Sara
Snatchko, PA Focus; Linda Metz, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson and intern, WJPA; Chris Haines, Herald -Standard;
and Josh Fosbrink, CU TV.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Zona led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Eckert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 682 dated November 1, 2001.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, that Minute No. 682 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 declaring November 11-17, 2001 as "National Hunger and Homeless
Awareness Week".
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. Krcelich, Director of Human Services, thanked the Commissioners for the Proclamation and commented on
the many organizations involved with assisting the homeless and hungry residents of Washington County. Mr. Krcelich
thanked Linda Harms, who was not able to attend the meeting because she was at a conference, and recognized the
Greater Washington Food Bank, Connect, Inc., Interfaith Hospitality Network, American Red Cross, Washington
Women's Shelter, Washington City Mission/Avis Arbor, Group Home, Inc. and Washington Christian Outreach,
organizations present at the meeting. Representatives of each group thanked the Commissioners for the Proclamation
and made comments regarding their group's involvement in assisting the needy.
(RECESSS FOR PHOTOS)
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for Kitchenware and Equipment to the following vendors
for the Health Center and Correctional Facility.
Anchor Equipment, New York, NY
Curran & Taylor, Inc. Canonsburg, PA
Paper Products Company, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
U. S. Uniform Sales and Rental, Philadelphia, PA
Central Poly, Linden, NJ
Gordon Food Service, Grand Rapids, MI
Sysco, Harmony, PA
This bid will be effective November 1, 2001 through October 31, 2002 for approximately $64,000 total
yearly cost.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the foregoing bid to above -listed vendors.
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 Air Fluidized Beds for the Health Center to the
following vendors based on the "Daily Rental Rate".
Gaymar Industries, Inc. Orchard Park, NY KCI USA, San Antonio, TX
Hill Rom Co., Inc., Batesville, IN
This bid will be effective January 1,2002 through December 31, 2002 with the option to extend through•
December 31, 2003. The total yearly cost is approximately $90,500.00.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded Mr. Burns, awarding the bid for Air Fluidized Beds 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 Linda Frost for court
reporting services at the rate of $150.00 per day or $75.00 per half day on an as -needed basis. It is to be noted this
agreement would add flexibility to the court reporting pool but will not increase the budgeted amount for court reporting
services. This agreement will be effective November 15, 2001.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Agreement with Linda Frost.
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 the Washington County
Transportation Authority for the following transportation programs:
Welfare to Work Medical Assistance
Ways to Work Pilot Project -Rural Transportation for Persons with Disabilities
Human Services Development Fund Section 203 Shared Ride
The agreements will be effective December 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002. It is to be noted the amount of
the agreements will be the remaining balance of unexpended funds minus all final reimbursements to Intelitran.
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Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the agreements with the Washington County
Transportation Authority for transportation programs 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 advertising of requests for proposals
for a consultant to establish county policies and procedures relating to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability
Act.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the advertising of requests 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 the renewal of a contract with the
Western Area Career and Technology Center to serve as a clinical training site for their nursing assistant students. This
will be effective for the period of October 15, 2001 through May 21, 2002 and no county dollars are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the renewal of a contract with Western Area Career and
Technology Center 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.
Just Us Kids, Washington
James Meeks, Washington
Christine Benning, Charleroi
Claudia Delacruz, Canonsburg
Linda Murr, Washington
Amy Large, Monessen
Priscilla Gildon, Washington
Sandra Bodnar, Muse
Renee Edmonds, Washington
Randy Reese, Washington
Megan Stanley, Washington
Virginia McDade -Foster, Venetia
Marsina Matthews, Lawrence
Miranda Ankrom, Washington
Lola Bowers, Vestaburg
Dolly Ryan, Washington
Cheryl Johnson, Washington
Jeanna Almo, Canonsburg
Roberta Stone, Daisytown
Cindy Karr, Washington
Christine Dolanch, Washington
Julie Vincenti, McDonald
Loretta Perkins, Canonsburg
Cheryl Tyree, Donora
Diane Perkins, Canonsburg
Rebecca McGraw, Burgettstown
Jennifer Lenzi, 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 authorization to encumber $10,000.00 in
Liquid Fuels funds for Two Mile #4 in Centerville Borough. The design will be completed in-house and paid 80% State
and 20% County Liquid Fuels.
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above.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the authorization to encumber Liquid Fuels funds 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 supplemental reimbursement
agreement with PaDOT for construction of Mingo #11 in Mingo Creek County Park in Nottingham Township. The
total project cost of $864,095.00 will be paid 80% State and 20% County Liquid Fuels.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the supplemental reimbursement agreement with
PaDOT 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 supplemental reimbursement
agreement with PaDOT for construction of Buffalo #38, Brownlee in Buffalo Township. The total project cost of
$971,540.00 to be paid 80% State and 20% County Liquid Fuels.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the supplemental reimbursement agreement with
PaDOT 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 Engineering Agreement with
Pellegrini Engineers in the amount of $235,367.36 for the design of Raccoon #7, Donaldson in Robinson Township. The
costs will be paid 80% State and 20% County Liquid Fuels.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Engineering Agreement with Pellegrini
Engineers.
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 Engineering Agreement with Herbert,
Rowland and Grubic (HRG) in the amount of $180,067.10 for the design of Chartiers #61, South Wade Avenue in the City
of Washington. The costs will be paid 80% State and 20% County Liquid Fuels.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Engineering Agreement with Herbert, Rowland and
Grubic 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 an Engineering Contract with Larson
Design Group in the amount of $396,880.21 for the design of Buffalo #23, Sawhill Covered Bridge in Blain township
($201,585.81) and Wheeling #30, Brownlee Covered Bridge in East Finley Township ($195,294.40). The costs will be paid
100% State Act 25 funds.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Engineering Contract with Larson Design Group 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 termination of the contract with
Mackin Engineers for the design of Pike #11, Daisytown in California Borough.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the termination of the contract with Mackin Engineers 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 extension with Specialized
Communications for service to the localizer antennae at the Washington County Airport. The contract terms will not
exceed $600.00 per month on an as -needed basis.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the contract extension with Specialized 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 contract supplement with Michael
Baker Engineers for additional utility and apron design work required to complete the Taxiway B Relocation project at
the Washington County Airport. The original contract amount of $267,827.00 will be increased by $15,305.96 for a total
contract amount of $283,132.96. The costs will be paid 90% Federal, 5% State and 5% County monies.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing contract supplement with Michael Baker
Engineers.
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 accepting a grant offer from the
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for 50% (not to exceed $45,850.00) of the costs incurred by the
County to complete the stream bank stabilization project at Ten Mile Creek Park. These funds will be used to match an
additional $45,000.00 Growing Greener Grant previously received from DCNR. It is to be noted the total estimated
project cost of $262,000.00 will be shared with the Army Corps of Engineers, Growing Greener and DEP.
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the acceptance of a grant offer from the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection 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 TeleCheck, of
Houston, TX for the Clerk of Courts Office. This service will be used to increase the collection of fines and costs in that
office. There is a one-time set up fee of $250.00 and a monthly minimum fee of $200.00 plus the $.35 charge per
transaction and a fee of 2.75% of the face amount of the check. It is to be noted these charges will be passed on to the
client.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing agreement with TeleCheck for the Clerk of
Courts 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 Service Agreement and Resolution with
PaeTec Communications, Inc. for participation in the Washington County Enhanced 911 services and will be effective
immediately. It is to be noted this action was rescinded at the last Commissioner's meeting, the issues of liability have
been resolved and PaeTec Communications has accepted the County's terms.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Service Agreement and Resolution 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 an Agreement with Security Blue for
health care for county retirees for the year 2002.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Security Blue 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 and litigation issues.
All County Offices will be closed on November 22-23, 2001 in observance of the Thanksgiving Day holiday.
Dedication Ceremonies for the Instrument Landing System will take place today at the Washington County
Airport at 2:00 p.m.
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BID OPENINGS
Deputy Controller Namie opened and read the following bids.
911 EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE
1. MRA Incorporated
1480 Washington Road
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: based on a per hour rate
Solicitor DiSalle noted this bid was accompanied with a personal check not a certified or bank check.
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.
MEAT FOR WASHINGTON COUNTY (No bid bond required)
1. Sysco, Inc.
8 Kingswood Court
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $21,423.16
2. Gordon Food Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 1787
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
Total amount of bid: $26,608.91
3. Green Valley Packing
2992 Green Valley Road
Claysville, PA 15323
Total amount of bid: $23,991.58
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.
BRIEFS AND UNDERPADS FOR THE HEALTH (ENTER (No bid bond required)
1. Xpedx-Harrisburg Division
211 Houge Avenue
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Total amount of bid: $180,242.00
2. Druzak Medical, Inc.
200 First Street
Ambridge, PA 15003
Total amount of bid: $2223,208.58
3. The Burrows Company
791 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15059
Total amount of bid: per unit costs
4. Medlin Industries, Inc.
One Medline Place
Munddein, IL 60060
Total amount of bid: $138,422.65
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812110" Avenue
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Total amount of bid: $216,352.75
6. MS Depot, Inc.
3775 Airport Boulevard
Mobile, AL 36608
Total amount of bid: per unit costs
7. Paper Products Company, Inc.
36 Terminal Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Total amount of bid: $16,337.02
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.
LINEN SUPPLIES
1. Charm -Tex
1618 Coney Island Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Total amount of bid: $30,463.30
2. Harbor Linen Company
P.O. Box 3510
Cherry Hill, NJ
Total amount of bid: $71,914.40
3. MIP, Inc.
P.O. Box 448
Champlain, NY 12919-0448
Total amount of bid: $17,730.00
4. ATD American Company
135 Greenwood Avenue
Wyncote, PA 19095
Total amount of bid: $26,035.00
5. Starsilk and Woolen
7148 Reynolds Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
Total amount of bid: $54,297.90
6. MedSystems International
2362 James Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Total amount of bid: $31,523.90
7. Standard Textile Co., Inc.
One Knollcrest Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45222
Total amount of bid: $84,317.88
8. The Liberty Textile Company
5600 S. Marginal Road
Cleveland, OH 44103
Total amount of bid: $66,718.50
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9. Tabb Textile Company, Inc.
511 Pleasant Drive
Opelika, AL 36801
Total amount of bid: $67,144.50
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the bids for review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
At this time, Chairman Bevec wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving holiday.
There being no further business, Chairman Bevec declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:45 a.m.
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