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Minute No. 688
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, January 17, 2002
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; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Todd Hammond, of the Sheriff's
Office; Controller Mike Namie; Michelle Miller, Director of Human Services; Joann Metz, Commissioner Irey's Office;
Lisa Cessna and Vicki Bryan, Planning Commission; Jeff Felton, Director of Children and Youth Services; Robert
Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Representative Tim Solobay; Mayor Ken Westcott;
William Caldwell, member of the Washington County Veterans Council; Sister Martha Thomas, Principal of Ava Maria
School; Mrs. Ahrens and Eric Athrens; Laurajenn Berdine, Principal Immaculate Conception School; Andrew Wise and
Geno Raggi, I.C. School; Sharon Brown, Gerri Fusina, Grace Hawk, Danielle Velicky and Michael Antonelli, Madonna
Catholic Regional School; Sherry and Monet Sulkowski, Frank Cacclotti, St. Patrick's School; Andy Hartt, Rebekah
Sheraskey, PSSU Stewards; Gina Manfredi, Christina Popovich Bomba, Deborah Stacey, Sherri Wietrykowski, Randa
Cochran; Mary Heaton and Sandy Fraser, Children and Youth employees; Cleo Clark, Linda Nagy, Bill and Betsy West,
Tom Ravasio, Hazel Palmer, Shawnna Shepard, Kathy Constantino, Linda Clemons, Donna Chapman, Wendy Bellis,
Jerry Seaman, interested citizens; Andy Briggs, KDKA TV; Sara Snatchko, PA Focus; Linda Metz, Observer -Reporter;
Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Chris Haines, Herald -Standard; Stacey Wolford, Valley Independent; Vince Guerrieri, Tribune
Review; Gary Smith, Cal U TV; and various bidders.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m.
Sister Martha Thomas led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Caldwell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 687 dated January 3, 2002.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, that Minute No. 687 be approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPEICAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Commissioner Irey presented to the Board for their consideration and adoption a Resolution regarding the
reinstatement of Prayer in public schools.
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.
Commissioner Irey stated others who expressed support for this resolution include State
Representative Tim Solobay, U. S. Congressman Frank R. Mascara, and State Senators J. Barry Stout and Tim Murphy.
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Commissioner Burns commented citizens of this county live in a nation of religious freedom and our founding
patriots died fighting for freedom of religion, not freedom from religion. He also pointed out how ironic it is in this
nation, someone finds objection that our children shall not express themselves in prayer.
Chairman Bevec expressed his support for the resolution regarding a constitutional amendment to bring prayer
back into schools.
Commissioner Irey also stated she is seeking a group of volunteers to do a mass mailing to counties, cities and
state officials nationwide seeking their support of the resolution. She pointed out no county dollars will be used for the
campaign and volunteers will meet and work at the Courthouse Square building.
The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring the week of January 27, 2002 through February 1, 2002 as
"Catholic Schools Week".
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Cathy Constantino and Sister Martha Thomas thanked the Commissioners for the Proclamation, their continued
support and stated what an honor it is to be part of history in the making for the reinstatement of prayer in public
schools.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (CON'T)
Bob Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority, presented to the Board for their consideration
and approval a Resolution approving the redevelopment proposal and the redevelopment area plan for the Highland -
Ridge Redevelopment Project in the City of Washington.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Resolution for the Highland -Ridge Redevelopment
Project as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bill and Betsy West, Hazel Palmer, Tom Ravasio, Donna Falvo, Linda Clemons, Rob Burke and Linda Nagy
thanked the Commissioners for taking action on Resolution and House Joint Resolution No. 81. They stated
this Resolution being adopted in Washington County will go down in history and they felt very honored to have a Board
of Commissioners take a bold step forward and start a "grass roots" campaign to allow prayer in public schools.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for Flags for Veterans Graves to The Flag Factory of
Pittsburgh for the "per unit" cost submitted in their bid proposal.
This bid will be effective January 17, 2002 through December 31, 2002. The yearly cost is approximately
$24,105.00.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the Flags for Veterans Graves as per above.
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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 Lumber for various departments to Donora Lumber
of Donora, for the `per unit" cost submitted in their bid proposal.
This bid is effective March 1, 2002 through August 31, 2002 with an option to extend through February 28, 2003.
It is to be noted the total yearly cost is approximately $25,000.00.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded Mr. Burns, to award the foregoing bid to the above -listed vendor.
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 a Handicap Accessible Mini Van for the Health
Center to Ilderton Conversion Co., of High Point, N.C. for $35,983.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid for a handicap accessible mini van as per above.
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 Election Supplies to the following vendors:
William Penn Printing, Pittsburgh, PA Cane Business Forms, Altasburgh, PA
This bid is effective January 17, 2002 through December 31, 2002 at the total annual cost of approximately
$47,586.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the Election Supplies 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 reject all bids for Security Services and authorize the rebidding of these
services. It was noted none of the bids submitted met the required specifications.
Commissioner Burns stated discussions have been held into the possibility of lowering the insurance limits on
this bid and is hopeful these discussions will continue in that direction before bidding again.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to reject the bids for security services and authorize the rebidding of
said services 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 Darlene Nichols 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 January 17, 2002.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing agreement with Darlene Nichols.
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 Management Services Agreement with
Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc. to continue providing consulting services, management services and
behavioral health managed care oversight for the 2002 HealthChoices Southwest Behavioral Health Managed Care
Program. The term of the agreement is January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002 and no county funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Management Services Agreement with Southwestern
Behavioral Health Management, Inc. 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 addendum with Value
Behavioral Health to permit the additional $0.18 per member per month that has been allocated to the county to be paid
directly to VBH-PA. The time period for this addendum is from July 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001 and no county
funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract addendum with Value Behavioral Health 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 contract extensions with the following contract
providers. It is to be noted the contract term has been modified from a six month period to a twelve month period (July
1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 with the following six month allocations.
Allegheny Valley School — an increase of $144,484.00
(from $140,000.00 to $284,484.00) — for mental retardation residential services to two persons
Green ARC, Inc. — an increase of $205,351.00 (from $205,000.00 to $410,351.00) — for mental retardation residential
services and vocational rehabilitation services to seven persons
Robert Brady, Esquire — an increase of $9,000.00 (from $9,000.00 to $18,000.00) for Mental Health Commitment
hearing Officer services to the court.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing contract extensions for Mental
Health/Mental Retardation.
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 Vehicle Use Agreement with Chartiers
Taxi for a 2002 Ford Braun Van and a 2000 Dodge Omni Van. This agreement will be effective January 11, 2002 in the
amount of 10 cents per vehicle mile reimbursement.
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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 blanket authorization for a maximum
amount of $8,200.00 to cover expenses related to the purchase of supplies, refreshments and meals related to official
MH/MR agency business with provider agencies, Board meetings and both consumer and provider training activities
for the calendar year 2002.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing blanket authorization for Mental
Health/Mental Retardation.
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 2001-2002. 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.
Robert Johnson, Washington
Christi Patterson, Washington
Monica Kramer, Monessen
Tara Leigh Boyles, Smithton
Rose Secilia, Marianna
Alethia Popp, Monessen
Robert Williams, Donora
Lavonne Scott, 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 recommended the Board reappoint the following individuals to the Mental Health/Mental
Retardation Board for a three year term, effective January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2004.
Dr. William Pearson — Physician
Dr. Gabriel Fusco — Pharmacist/Educator
Ms. Cynthia Peterson — Mental Retardation Advocacy
Mr. John Coates — Community Representative
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing reappointments to the Mental
Health/Mental Retardation Board.
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 one 2002 Ford Taurus for
the District Attorney's Office. The purchase of the vehicle is from State Contract from Hoffman Ford Sales, Inc. of
Harrisburg. The cost of the vehicle is $14,953.46 and has been approved by the Capital Expenditure Committee.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the purchase of one 2002 Ford Taurus for the District
Attorney 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 renewal of the pharmacy contract for
the Correctional Facility with Curtis, Jeffrey's P+G and Viehmann Pharmacies of Canonsburg. This renewal will be
effective February 1, 2002 through January 31, 2003 and is under the same terms and conditions as the current contract
and any addendum to that contract.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the renewal of the pharmacy contract for the Correctional
Facility 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 rate increase to the contract with All
Safe Document Destruction Service effective January, 2002. The rate for the pickup on once a month has increase from
$35.00 to $45.00. The rate of $5.00 for each additional container remains the same. This service is used on a regular
basis by Public Safety, CYS, Domestic Relations, Record Storage and court related offices for picking up and destroying
confidential records.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing contract increase with all Safe Document
Destruction Service.
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 and payment of the annual
software support and maintenance with RBA Professional Data Systems in the amount of $21,950.00. This will be
effective January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the renewal and payment of the annual software support
and maintenance with RBA Professional Data Systems 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 and payment of the annual software
support and maintenance with Tiburon Justice Systems, Inc. in the amount of $22,573.00. This will be effective January
1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. It is to be noted this amount does not include the Web Public Assess for $5,512.00 as
they have not been able to make the web access operational.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the renewal and payment of the annual software support
and maintenance with Tiburon Justice Systems, Inc. as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to advertise dental services
for the Health Center. The dental contract would provide dental services at the facility for patients who are unable to be
transported to an outside facility for services. Also, this contract will be for a two or three year period and for
approximately six hours per month.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the advertisement for dental services for the Health
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 office space proposals for the following listed
offices:
Highway Safety — 996 square feet
Lessor: Day Insurance Agency, Inc., Washington, PA
Location: 343 East Maiden Street
offices.
Cost: $9.38/sq. ft. — includes all utilities and parking - $750.00 monthly
$9,000.00 annually (first two years)
Optional two years $10.00/sq.ft.
Available: February 1, 2002
Adult Probation — 4017 square feet
Lessor: Millcraft Center Limited Partnership, Washington, PA
Location: 90 West Chestnut Street
Cost: Year One - $12.50/sq. ft. — includes all utilities, parking, janitorial
services and supplies
Year One - $4,184.38 monthly
$50,213.00 annually
Year Two - $12.66/sq. ft.
$4,237.94 monthly
$50,855.22 yearly
Available: Immediately
Drug and Alcohol — 3190 square feet
Lessor: Millcraft Limited Partnership, Washington, PA
Location: 90 West Chestnut Street
Cost: Year One $12.50/sq. ft. — includes all utilities, parking janitorial
services and supplies
Year One - $3,322.92 monthly
Available: Immediately
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Office Space Leases with the above -listed
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 an application for
water service tap in for Mingo Creek County Park to provide water to the maintenance building. Also, this will provide
the tap for extending water lines to the shelters and office building in the future. It is to be noted this is at no cost to the
county.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement the submission of an application for water
service tap in for Mingo Creek County Park 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 an amendment to Section 13 of the Rules
and Regulations for the County Parks to allow float boats for fishing purposes. The change will read as follows:
"No vehicles are permitted on the boat launching ramps unless they are being used for launching or removing boats. The
docking and control of boats will be governed by posted regulations. The size of motors used on Cross Creek Lake shall be limited
to 10HP or less. Exceptions to horsepower limitations include boats authorized by the Parks Department to be used for park
administration, police fish and game enforcement, search and rescue, safety patrol and demonstration purposes. Prohibited
watercraft include any boats propelled by air propellers, seaplanes, unseaworthy craft, surfboards, air mattresses, ski Jets, any
equipment which is not constructed for the primary purpose of transportation on the water, inflatable devices except those which
are longer than seven feet and have more than one separate buoyancy chamber. Float tubes specifically designed for the
purpose of fishing are permitted. A float tube is a device constructed to provide stable flotation and a level ride to a
single angler in a heavy gauge rubber or rubber impregnated support fabric and covered with a durable fabric shell,
which provides a seat for the user and two leg holes. A secondary bladder in the form of a backrest or similar component
shall be included with a float tube to provide additional emergency flotation. Individuals operating float tubes must
wear an approved Coast Guard PFD at all times. Sailboats are limited to 17 feet in length. All boating regulations of the US
Coast Guard and the Pennsylvania Fish Commission shall apply to Cross Creek Lake. All people fishing at Cross Creek Lake must
have a valid Pennsylvania Fishing license in their possession. A boat launching permit is required for Cross Creek and Ten Mile
Creek Parks.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the amendment to Section 13 of the Rules and
Regulations for the County Parks 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 20 foot sanitary sewer easement and a 40 foot
temporary construction easement across the Panhandle Trial in Robinson Township in the vicinity of Taylor Road for
the purpose of constructing sanitary sewer facilities for the Midway Sewerage Authority.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Right of Way Agreement for the Panhandle Trial 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 15 foot sanitary sewer easement across
the Panhandle Trail in McDonald Borough in the vicinity of McDonald Street for the purpose of constructing sanitary
sewer facilities for the McDonald Sewerage Authority.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Right of Way Agreement for the Panhandle Trial 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 a deed of easement with John and
Madaline Kosky in the amount of $1,500.00 for a permanent easement and right of way to construct, operate and
maintain Pike #18, Walker Bridge in West Pike Run Township and a temporary easement and right of way for removing
the existing bridge and constructing the new bridge. The cost will be paid 80% State and 20% County Liquid Fuels.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Deed Easement with John and Madaline Kosky 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 certification of county matching
funds allocated to the Farmland Preservation Program for the 2002 program year in the amount of $10,000.00. The
appropriation reflects that the amount accounts for roll back penalties from Clean and Green taxes per Act 156 of 1998
will be utilized toward easement purchases under the Agriculture Conservation Easement Purchase Program.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the certification of county matching funds allocated to
the Farmland Preservation 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 bidding, on behalf of the Washington
County Fair Board, for the construction of exhibition halls #2 and #4 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. It is to be
noted the Fair Board intends to have the new buildings completed for occupancy and use at the 2002 fair.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the bidding for the construction of exhibition halls #2
and #4 at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
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 acceptance of a grant offer from the
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection in the amount of $35,750.00 for the rehabilitation/repair of flood
control dam 483 in the Harmon Creek Watershed. The total estimated project cost of $55,000.00 will be paid 65% DEP
grant and 35% county funds already budgeted for 2002.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing acceptance of a grant offer from the
Pennsylvania Department Environmental Protection.
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 special miscellaneous
expenses for Children and Youth Services in the amount of $40,600.00 for the period of January_1, 2002 through
December 31, 2002 to meet the various needs for CYS's birth and foster families.
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Miscellaneous Expenses
Child Specific Expenditures
Training
Recruitment and Retention
Day care
Labor and Industry Approval
Foster Care Recognition Events
Depositions, Transcripts & Witness Costs
Advisory Board Training/Meetings
Meals
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the special miscellaneous expenses for Children and
Youth 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 allocation request from the
Washington County Government Study Commission in the amount of $25,000.00 for expenses in 2002. It is to be noted
this request is a line item account in the County budget with invoices being paid by the Controller upon majority
approval by the Study Commissioners and is an approved budgeted amount for 2002.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the allocation request from the Washington County Study
Commission 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 the following individuals to the Washington County Library System
for three year terms, effective January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2004.
Greater Canonsburg Public Library Frank Egizio, appointee
Jamie Gmiter, alternate
Avella Area Public Library Margery Perrin, appointee
John Fantoni, alternate
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, appointing the foregoing individuals to the Washington County
Library System.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk recommended the Board reappoint the following individuals to the Farmland Preservation Board for
a three year term, effective January 1, 2002 through December 31, 20004:
Craig Sweger Michael Schultz Richard Lehman
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, reappointing the above -listed individuals to the Farmland
Preservation Board for a three year term.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held on January 2, 2002 in Room 704 immediately following the Agenda Meeting
to discuss litigation issues.
The County Offices will be closed on January 21, 2002 in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday.
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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 be authorized to prepare the
following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax:
1. Karen Stiles
409 Weir Cole Road
Prosperity, PA 15329
District: Morris Township
Parcel No. 450-004-00-00-0009-04
Total amount: $16.58
2. George & Rose Zamiska
Box 68, Scenery Drive
Richeyville, PA 15358
District: Centerville 3`d Ward
Parcel No. 154-003-00-00-0001-40
Total amount: $4.65
3. Kurt E. & David Meyers
178 Maple Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: Independence Township
Parcel No. 370-003-03-04-0014-00
Total amount: $2.36
4. James Robert Lowry
290 Lynn Portal Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: Mt. Pleasant Township
Parcel No. 460-001-00-00-0014-01
Total amount: $29.24
5. Joel C. & Paulette Gilbert
529 Elm Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel No. 520-015-03-00-0007-00
Total amount: $21.67
6. Pennsylvania Water Company Co.
800 Hershey Park Drive
Hershey, PA 17033
District: North Franklin Township
Parcel No. 510-001-00-99-0001-35
Total amount: $878.89
7. Wendel B. & Norma J. Gower
2693 Beverly Drive
Washington, PA 15301
District: Canton Township
Parcel No. 120-007-01-02-0035-00
Total amount: $35.81
8. Rodney & Christine Babich
110 4" Avenue
Monongahela, PA 15063
District: Monongahela 3`d Ward
Parcel No. 430-019-00-04-0001-00
Total amount: $3.32
9. Robert L. & Joanne E. Leech
540 Churchill Road
Venetia, PA 15367
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-001-00-00-0054-00
Total amount: $6.93
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10. County Wide for John Yarkosky
P.O. Box 10211
Van Nuys, CA 91410
District: Buffalo Township
Parcel No. 060-011-00-00-0013-01
Total amount: $4.82
11. PHFA for Larry E. Blackson Jr.
2101 N. Front Street, P.O. Box 8028
Harrisburg, PA 17105
District: Allenport Borough
Parcel No. 010-016-00-00-0010-00
Total amount: $44.77
12. Leslie J. & Carol R. Roberts
Mt. Tabor Road
Roscoe, PA 15477
District: Allenport Borough
Parcel No. 010-019-00-00-0002-00
Total amount: $4.70
13. County Wide for James J. Brancho
4300 Park Granada
Calabasas, CA 91302
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-009-11-00-0027-00
Total amount: $85.83
14. Linda E. Boswell
1921 Reissing road
McDonald, PA 15057
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-004-09-99-0009-02
Total amount: $35.67
15. Mortgage Service Center for
Daniel & Erin Bowman
P.O. Box 5452
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054-5452
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-007-16-05-0006-00
Total amount: $413.97
16. Conseco Fin Cons Dis Co.
7360 Kyrene Road
Tempe AR 85283
District: Hopewell Township
Parcel No. 350-002-00-00-0005-00
Total amount: $36.49
17. Mitchell J. & Gretchen A. Wagner
201 Fox Creek Road
Venetia, PA 15367
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-005-26-00-0020-00
Total amount: $48.22
18. Robert E. & Sandra L. Foflygen
303 Quarry Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Strabane Township
Parcel No. 6900-007-13-00-0003-00
Total amount: $330.75
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BID OPENINGS
Controller Namie opened and read the following bids.
MINUTE BOOK 497
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
SMALL TRANSIT BUSES — HUMAN SERVICES (No Bid Bond reauired�
1. Myers Equipment Corporation
8860 Akron Canfield Road
Canfield, OH 44406
Three Handicap Accessible Fourteen Passenger Small Transit Bus
Total amount of bid: $119,958.00
One Handicap Accessible Thirteen Passenger Small Transit Bus
Total amount of bid: $40,8517.00
2. Roher Bus Sales
P.O. Box 100
Duncannon, PA 17020
Three Handicap Accessible Fourteen Passenger Small Transit Bus
Total amount of bid: $118,827.00
One Handicap Accessible Thirteen Passenger Small Transit Bus
Total amount of bid: $40,814.00
3. Shepard Brothers, Inc.
20 Eastern Boulevard
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Three Handicap Accessible Fourteen Passenger Small Transit Bus
Total amount of bid: $120,369.00
One Handicap Accessible Thirteen Passenger Small Transit Bus
Total amount of bid: $40,823.00
4. Bus Service, Inc.
3153 Lamb Avenue
Columbus, OH 43219
Three Handicap Accessible Fourteen Passenger Small Transit Bus
Total amount of bid: $109,959.00
One Handicap Accessible Thirteen Passenger Small Transit Bus
Total amount of bid: $37,459.00
5. Blue Bird of Pittsburgh, Inc.
1380 Pittsburgh Road
Valencia, PA 16055
Three Handicap Accessible Fourteen Passenger Small Transit Bus
Total amount of bid: $113,397.00
One Handicap Accessible Thirteen Passenger Small Transit Bus
Total amount of bid: $38,632.00
6. MA Brighbill Body Works, Inc.
2701 E. Cumberland Street
Lebanon, PA 17042
Three Handicap Accessible Fourteen Passenger Small Transit Bus
Total amount of bid: $114,924.00
One Handicap Accessible Thirteen Passenger Small Transit Bus
Total amount of bid: $38,867.00
7. Leibensperger Transportation Sales, Inc.
3096 Route 100
Macungie, PA 18062
Three Handicap Accessible Fourteen Passenger Small Transit Bus
Total amount of bid: $115,413.00
One Handicap Accessible Thirteen Passenger Small Transit Bus
Total amount of bid: $39,062.00
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bids for review.
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
MINGO BRIDGE #11 RECONSTRUCTION (Bid Bond required)
1. M. A. Beech Corporation
801 West Main Street
Carnegie, PA 15106
Total amount of bid: $531,139.81
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Marsolino Construction Co., Inc.
P.O. Box X
Uniontown, PA 15401
Total amount of bid: $499,601.50
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. Gary Metzinger Cement Contractor
207 Walton Court
Pittsburgh, PA 15215
Total amount of bid: $556,984.95
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
4. Oakdale Construction Corporation
P.O. Box 241
Oakdale, PA 15071
Total amount of bid: $5315113.60
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
5. Lone Pine Construction, Inc.
83 Lusk Road
Bentleyville, PA 15314
Total amount of bid: $492,449.65
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
6. Atlas Railroad Construction Company
P.O. Box 8
Eighty Four, PA 15330
Total amount of bid: $512,665.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
7. Alex E. Paris Contracting, Inc.
1959 Smith Township State Road
Atlasburg, PA 15004
Total amount of bid: $482,494.71
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
8. Gregori Construction and Engineering, Inc.
736 Ekastown Road
Sarver, PA 16055
Total amount of bid: $498,483.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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9. Mingo Creek Construction
109 Sugar Run Road
Eighty Four, PA 15330
Total amount of bid: $418,108.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
10. John Gulisek Construction Company
P.O. Box 1236
Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666
Total amount of bid: $546,993.25
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
11. Appalachian Industries, Inc.
144 Commodore Drive
Perryopolis, PA 15473
Total amount of bid: $648,166.70
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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.
LIDS FOR BOWLS AND MUGS (Bid Bond required)
1. Aladdin Temp -Rite
555 Marriott Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
Total amount of bid: $17,010.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bid for review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
GASOLINE (No Bid Bond required)
1. Guttman Oil Company
200 Speers Street
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
Total amount of bid: $51,418.40
2. Zappi Oil & Gas Co., Inc.
44 Bridge Street
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $40,463.50
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.
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ATTEST:
ADMINISTRATOR/CHIEF CLERK
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