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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 701 - 8-15-2002 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE B0111� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ------------ Minute No. 701 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, August 15, 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: Catherine Kresh, Administrator/Chief Clerk; Richard DiSalle, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Lisa Cessna and Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Sheriff Larry Maggi and John Rheel, Sheriff's Office; Alvin Allison, Health Center Administrator; Terry Crawford and Kathy Shatter, Health Center staff members; Gary Beam, Trinity Bible Fellowship; George Eckert, member of the Veterans Council; Irma Welsh and Chris Mittell, Y.E.S. Committee, Attorney Ken Luttinger, Gary Weinstein and Michael Ron, Washington Hospital; Pete Lorenzo and Becky Bailey, SEIU members; Betsy West, Harry Sabatasse, John Adams, Dennis Fazzolari and Bonnie Gilbert, interested citizens; Stacy Wolford, Valley Independent; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Chris Haines, Herald Standard; Sara Snatchko, Weirton Daily Times; and Josh Fosbrink, Cal TV. Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. Mr. Beam led with a prayer. Mr. Eckert led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 700 dated August 1, 2002. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that Minute No. 700 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 honoring Y.E.S. (Youth Exemplifying Sportsmanship) for its efforts to encourage sportsmanship among participants of youth athletic programs in the Washington County area. 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. Ms. Welsh thanked the Board for the certificate and commented on the mission of the Y.E.S. group to bring attention to sportsmanship in young adults and parents as well. The Commissioners presented a Certificate of Commendation to Alvin Allison, Administrative Director of the Washington County Health Center, for positive results of a licensure survey conducted earlier this month. The Commissioners stated they were very pleased to recognize Mr. Allison and his hard working staff for all their dedication to the patients at the health center. They noted the health center is second to none in the area and stated it has always been a source of pride to Washington County and saluted the staff for a job well done. Mr. Allison thanked the Board for the plaque and also thanked his staff for their efforts in achieving a excellent survey report. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) /,2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA SPEICAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (CON'T) Attorney Ken Luttering presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution for a TEFRA Hearing regarding the following project: PROJECT: The Washington Hospital Project AMOUNT: In an aggregate amount not to exceed $60,000,000 PROJCET CONSISTING OF: Constructing, acquiring and equipping certain renovations, additions and other capital expenditures relating to the healthcare facilities of the hospital devoted to its exempt activities including the reimbursement of prior capital expenditures (such renovations and additions include, among other things, an expansion of inpatient capacity by 42 beds, expansion of the emergency department and outpatient high tech services, such as interventional radiology procedures, cardiac catheterization, MRI and CT scanning and realignment of services and functions to improve efficiency of operation and patient convenience and preparation of the hospital campus for future expansion as necessary, the funding of a debt service reserve fund for the bonds; and the payment of all or a portion of the costs of issuance of the bonds. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Resolution for the Washington County Hospital. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Harry Sabatasse, a resident of the Burgettstown area and a member of the Concerned Citizens group, questioned the Board regarding the study to form an independent airport authority to operate the Washington County Airport. Mr. Sabatasse received a response from the Board explaining the reason for the economic development assessment of the airport, which was conducted by the Washington County Industrial Development Authority and at no expense to taxpayers. The Board noted more research needs to be done on the on the feasibility of an airport authority and will appoint members to a special committee who will make recommendations to the Commissioners regarding this issue. Mr. Sabatasse briefly commented on the recent theft at the county offices. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for the printing of envelopes and stationery to Masters Ink, Canonsburg, PA being the lowest bid received. This bid is effective September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2004 for an approximate amount of $15,000 per year. above. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid for printing of envelopes and stationery as per 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 renewals of two grants with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The Victims of Juvenile Offenders (VOJO) and Rights and Services Act (RASA) grants are for calendar year 2003 and are totally funded by the Commonwealth. W MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the renewal of two grants with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency 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 adoption a County Capitalization Policy to establish a capitalization level of $5,000.00 for all capital assets and $25,000.00 for all infrastructure assets. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, adopting the County Capitalization Policy as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an addendum to the agreement to the current HVAC agreement with Quality Mechanical Services of Verona to add the following county locations: County -owned property and all county leased property where the county is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the HVAC systems. This addendum would be for the same contract hourly rate of $53.00/hour regular time and $82.00/hour for overtime. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the addendum to the agreement to the current HVAC agreement with Quality Mechanical 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 a state contract purchase of two servers for the Recorder of Deeds Office in the total amount of $47,187.00. It is to be noted approximately $27,000.00 of this purchase will be paid by funds from the Recorder of Deeds and the remaining $20,000.00 will be paid from the capital expenditure funds. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing state contract purchase of two servers for the Recorder of Deeds 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 following Child Care Provider Agreements, effective July 1, 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. Southvue, McMurray Rainbow's End, Washington Anita Walden, Washington Martha Lingis, Vestaburg Lois Hudacheck, Belle Vernon Central Storybook Village, Houston Deanna Saut, Claysville Niki Greely, Houston Genevieve Sisk, Brownsville Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Child Care Service Provider Agreements. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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 adoption of a Resolution between the County of Washington and the Washington County Transportation Authority for vehicles and equipment use in the operation of the transportation programs funded with Federal and State grants, effective August 15, 2002 Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Resolution between the County and the Washington County Transportation Authority. 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 revision to the Allencrest Juvenile Detention Center Purchase of Service Agreement for a maximum expenditure amount of $240,000 for fiscal year 2001/2002. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the expenditure revision to the Allencrest Juvenile Detention Center Purchase of Service 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 Purchase of Service Agreement with Perseus House for placement services for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 in the amount of $50,000. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Purchase of Service Agreement with Perseus House 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 Purchase of Service Agreement with Anthony Feriozzi for fiscal services to be provided to the Juvenile Probation Office for the period of September 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 in the amount not to exceed $29,166.70. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Purchase of Service Agreement with Anthony Feirozzi. 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 renewal to the contract with Milton S. Hershey Medical Center to provide impartial review services on behalf of the Office of Mental health and Substance Services for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 in the amount of $50,000.00. No county funds are needed. W BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ------------ Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the renewal to the contract with Milton S. Hershey Medical Center as per above. 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 Ms. Lee Rutledge-Falcione, Executive Director of Washington County Health Partners, Inc. to a currently vacant position on the MH/MR Board. The term of this appointment will expire on December 31, 2004. above. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, appointing Ms. Lee Rutledge-Falcione to the MH/MR Board 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 renewal agreement between the County and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation for the 2002/2003 Unified Planning Transportation Work Program. This renewal agreement with SPC will reimburse the County $7,600.00 for the Planning Commission's participation in the Long Range Transportation Plan update. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the renewal agreement between the County and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation for the 2002/2003 Unified Planning Transportation Work 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 a contract with MSE Environmental for the administration of a household hazardous waste collection in conjunction with PA ChemSweep on August 24, 2002 at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The costs will be paid 50% state grant and 50% sponsor and private contributions. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing contract with MSE Environmental. 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 McCormick, Taylor and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $134,371.67 for a five-year environmental assessment at the Washington County Airport. The costs will be paid 95% block grant and 5% county match. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing contract with McCormick, Taylor and Associates, Inc. for an environmental assessment at the Washington County Airport. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. IG MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval participation in the County Integration Solution Program for the second year. This year's amount of $15,000.00 is the same as in 2001. The program allows participating counties to exchange data utilizing Corrections Development International case management software. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the participation of Washington County in the County Integration Solution 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 to award a oil/gas lease bid for Cross Creek Park to Great Lakes Energy Partners, LLC under the terms of 14.5% royalty, $10.00 per acre land rental and $17,500.00 bonus payment upon execution of the lease. The term of the lease is five years and year to year thereafter as long as oil or gas is produced. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the award of a oil/gas lease bid for Cross Creek Park 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 July 31, 2002 immediately following the Agenda Meeting to discuss personnel and litigation issues. An auction for the sale of county surplus property will be held on August 24, 2002 at 10 a.m. on Cherry Way, Washington. SOLICITOR Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refund that has been approved by the Treasurer, Tax Assessment and Solicitor for the Tax Claim Bureau. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that the Tax Office be authorized to prepare the following tax refund due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property tax: 1. Valutree for (2002 County Tax) William R. & Ninetta G. DiNardo P.O. Box 85188 Richmond, VA 23285 District: Union Township Parcel No. 640-004-01-01-0001-00 Total Amount: $241.18 2 Marilyn Ward (1997- 2001 County Tax) 46 Milbeck Drive Washington, PA 15301 District: Amwell Township Parcel No. 020-008-00-00-0016-00 Total Amount: $5.80 3. Homeside Lending for (2002 County Tax) William E. Bates 1201 Elm Street Ste 400 Dallas, TX 75270 District: Canonsburg 2°d Ward Parcel No. 100-006-00-02-0010-00 Total Amount: $109.49 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 4. Peter A. Briselli (2001 County Tax) % Big Jim's Roadhouse P.O. Box 35A Hendersonville, PA 15339 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-011-00-00-0029-04 Total Amount: $32.34 5. Bearings Inc. 360 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-010-00-00-0008-33 Total Amount: $868.82 6. Lincoln Equipment Co. Inc. 20 Museum Road Washington, PA 15301 District: Chartiers Township Parcel No. 170-018-02-00-0005-04 Total Amount: $227.94 7. Eagle Land Co Inc. 588 Christy Road Washington, PA 15301 District: North Strabane Township Parcel No. 520-007-00-00-0025-03 Total Amount: $861.88 8. Richard T. Settles P.O. Box 299 Beallsville, PA 15313 District: West Pike Run Township Parcel No. 700-013-00-00-0035-00 Total Amount: $178.67 9. Angelo J. Irma C. Tatano 111 Orchard Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Canonsburg 3`d Ward Parcel No. 110-003-00-00-0002-00 Total Amount: $263.04 10. Robert Matusic & Louise Kennedy 15 Vandale Drive Houston, PA 15342 District: North Strabane Township Parcel No. 520-015-00-00-0024-13 Total Amount: $168.55 11. Mark R. Scalise Scalise Industries 91 Mayview Road Lawrence, PA 15055 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-012-00-00-0048-18 Total Amount: $188.51 12. Clad Metals 424 Morganza Road Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-014-00-00-0008-01 Total Amount: $435.27 13. Clad Metals 424 Morganza Road Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-014-00-00-0008-02 Total Amount: $556.16 (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2002 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2001 County Tax) (2002 County Tax) (2002 County Tax) (2002 County Tax) (2002 County Tax) s MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 14. R& B Investments LP Laureate Capital LLC 227 West Trade St STE 400 Charlotte, NC 28202 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-010-00-00-0008-52 Total Amount: $288.12 15. Frank & Patricia G. Zawatski 612 Highland Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Canonsburg 1" Ward Parcel No. 090-008-00-03-0022-00 Total amount: $98.90 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (2002 County Tax) (2002 County Tax) Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution for FY 2002/2003 Nursing Home Intergovernmental Transfer and the Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note in the amount of $16,750,000.00. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Resolutions. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Grant Agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the County of Washington for the Starpointe Industrial/Business Park Project in the amount of $2.4 million. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Grant Agreement as per above. 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 10:50 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 2002 ATTEST: ADMINISTRATOR/CHIEF CLERK 0