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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 705 Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, October 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: Catherine Kresh, Administrator/Chief Clerk;
Richard DiSalle, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Todd
Hammond, Sheriffs Office; George Krcelich, Director of Human Services; Robert Umstead, Executive Director of the
Redevelopment Authority; Senator J. Barry Stout; Sharon Russell and Matt Smydo, Senator Stout's Office; Mayor Ken
Westcott; Jean Popp, President Canonsburg Borough; Sheila Gombita, Vance Dorsey, Mike Chromulak, Lisa Nimal,
Don Angelone, Rich Alverez, members of the Washington County Transportation Authority; Dr. Josephine Whitely
Fields, Executive Director of the Formation Academy; Dennis Fazzolarie, Rich Warco, Rhea Kelly, Butch Gorby,
interested citizens; Sara Snatchko, Weirton Times; Linda Metz, Observer -Reporter; Tony DePalmo, WJPA; Stacey
Wolford, Valley Independent and Josh Frisbrink, CUTV.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:10a.m.
Commissioner Irey led with a prayer.
Mr. Westcott led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 704 dated October 3, 2002.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that Minute No. 704 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 presented a plaque of recognition to Senator J. Barry Stout for his involvement and
commitment to transportation while serving as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Transportation Committee.
Senator Stout thanked the Commissioners for the plaque and commented on the success of the transportation
pilot program in Washington County.
The Commissioners presented a plaque of recognition to the Washington County Transportation
Authority for their dedication as a provider for the Persons with Disabilities Rural Transportation Pilot Program.
Mr. Krcelich accepted the plaque and introduced the Washington County Transportation Authority members
who were present at the meeting. Mr. Chromulak, a member of the authority, commented on the transportation
program and thanked the Board of Commissioners for their support to the authority.
The Commissioners read a Proclamation regarding the 2002 "Role Model" Awards given by the Formation
Academy.
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.
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Dr. Josephine Whitely Fields accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Board for recognizing this important
program.
The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring October 21-25, 2002 as "National Women's Business 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.
Ms. Jean Popp, Canonsburg Borough President and member of the Professional Business Women's Club,
accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Commissioners for the Proclamation.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
SPEICAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (CON'Tl
Mr. Robert Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority, presented to the Board of their
consideration and approval a Resolution approving the redevelopment proposal and redevelopment area plan for the
Canonsburg Downtown Renaissance Redevelopment Project.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Resolution as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Umstead presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution authorizing the filing of an
application for financial assistance under the State Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Resolution as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rich Warco, a resident of Claysville, questioned the Board regarding rabies packets that he has found in his
neighborhood. Mr. Warco wanted to know if these packets were harmful to humans and domestic animals.
Chairman Bevec suggested Mr. Warco contact Lisa Cessna, Director of Planning, who may be able to assist him
with his questions.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for Kitchen Ware & Equipment products for the
Washington County Health Center and Correctional Facility to the following vendors based on their per unit cost as
submitted in their bid proposal.
Anchor Equipment Co., Inc., New York, NY
Curran Taylor Inc., Canonsburg PA
Paper Products Co., Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
Sysco Food Service, Pittsburgh, PA
The Kitchen Ware & Equipment Bid has been awarded to the lowest bidder meeting specifications. This bid is
effective November 11 2002 thru October 31, 2003. The total yearly cost is approximately $77,000.00.
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Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to award the Kitchen Ware and Equipment 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 award the bid for the "Addition for the Burgettstown Area Senior
Citizens Center" as follows:
General Construction — MacBracey Corp., Wash., PA - Alternate Bid $93,300
Plumbing — Newman Plumbing, Inc., Zelienople, PA - Alternate Bid $13,525
HVAC — Lugaila Mechanical, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA - Alternate Bid $18,290
Electrical - Shawrose, Inc, Coraopolis, PA $7,935
TOTAL AMOUNT $133,050
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid for the Burgettstown Senior Center Addition as
per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board extend the bid for Air Fluidized Beds for the Health Center to the
following vendors:
KCI, USA, San Antonio, TX - Flat Air Fluidized Bed at $56/day
Gaymar Ind., Inc., Orchard Park, NY — Flat Water Fluidized Bed at $40/day
This bid will be effective January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002 with the option to extend through
December 31, 2003.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to extend 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 Industrial Appraisal of
Pittsburgh for the purpose of providing appraisals for the Health Center in the amount of $24,110.00 and Washington
County in the amount of $27,770.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing agreement with Industrial Appraisal of
Pittsburgh.
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 payment of $10,626.00 to RBA
Professional Data Systems, Inc. of State College, PA for the renewal of the yearly software maintenance for Informix.
The effective date is June 27, 2002 through June 28, 2003.
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Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the payment to RBA Professional Data Systems, 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 the purchase of five new PC's and one
laptop for the administrative staff of Public Safety from state contract at the cost of $11,621.75 from Gateway. It is to be
noted this purchase has been budgeted in the capital expenditure fund for Public Safety.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing state contract purchase for Public Safety.
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 following individuals
for the purpose of conducting surveys and compiling data on child care services in Washington County. These
agreements are for the period of October 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 at the rate of $20.00 per hour not to exceed a
combined amount of $15,600.00. No County dollars are required.
Emilia M. D'Amico
George Ruberg
Susan Brown
Kelly Hanna Kronander
Commissioner Irey noted that an employee of CCIS is one of the individuals who will be conducting
surveys. She pointed out the individual was included in the grant application to the state, who had no
problem with this arrangement.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the agreement with the foregoing individuals for services
regarding the Child Care Information 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 following Child Care Provider
Agreements. 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.
First Step Day Care, Uniontown
Catherine Watkins, Bentleyville
Calvalier Bush/Eleanor Lame, Donora
Phillip Thaxton, Jr. Washington
Mary Jane Hayges, Carmichaels
Anna Hart, Taylorstown
James Miller, Washington
Lakya Calloway, Canonsburg
Wendy Hillberry, Bentleyville
Eunice Thompson, Republic
Sharon Zets, Washington
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Child Care Service Provider Agreements.
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 renewal of the contract with
Compudata for maintenance of the financial management system at the Health Center for the period of January 1, 2003
through December 31, 2003 in the amount of $15,531.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the renewal of the contract with Compudata 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 in the amount of $99,360.00 for two buses with lifts. Also, a request to approve bidding
for said vehicles. It is to be noted a match will be provided through the Capital Equipment Grant (previously approved),
therefore, no County dollars are required.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing agreement with Pennsylvania Department
of Transportation and approval for bidding for 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 Try Again Home, Inc.
for Transitional Housing for young MISA adults for Homeless Services. This will be for the period of September 1, 2002
through July 1, 2004 in the amount of $40,000.00. No County dollars are required.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Try Again Homes, 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 addendums to the following Purchase of
Service contracts for fiscal year July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
Southwest Behavioral
Health Care, Inc. Increase amount $12,000
Total contract amount $57,352
Adelphoi Village Increase amount $122,000
Total contract amount $3,122,000
Agape, Inc. Increase amount $130,000
Total contract amount $930,000
Gateway Rehab Center Increase amount $20,000
Total contract amount $95,000
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing contract addendums for Children and
Youth Services.
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 following travel requests for the
Public Safety Department.
Two staff to attend a technical training course being held November 11-15, 2002 at
Orbacom Systems, Inc. in New Jersey. The estimated cost is $2,500 for travel expenses
and registration fees.
A staff member to attend a week long Hazardous Materials Training Class being
held November 4-8, 2002 at the Emergency Response Training Center in Pueblo,
Colorado. The approximate cost for travel expenses and tuition is $2,800. It is to
be noted the expense will be paid from the State Hazardous Materials Emergency
Preparedness Grant and no County dollars are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing travel requests for the Public Safety
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 to bid one vehicle under the Capital
Equipment Grant that was previously approved in the amount of $46,480.00 for the Shared Ride Transportation Program.
It is to be noted no County dollars are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the bid for a vehicle under the Capital Equipment Grant
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey- Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the appointment of the following
individuals to the Canvass Board for the General Election to be held on November 5, 2002.
Beryl Jones, Charleroi
Millicent Powell, Finleyville
Dorothy Wilhide, Houston
Rhea Kelly, Charleroi
Madge Finney, Bentleyville
Patricia Hagedorn, Richeyville
Rubin Sabatine, Washington
Edward Senko, Donora
William Montgomery, Washington
Linda Seaman, Claysville
Barbara Mayfield, Monongahela
Clara Lee Barlow, Washington
Joseph Graff, Canonsburg
Larry Anselmino, New Eagle
Eleanor Spahr, Monongahela
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, appointing the foregoing individuals to the Canvass 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 authorization to bid for construction of a
paved handicap pathway to the shelter at Ten Mile Creek Park. The costs will be paid through a $25,000.00 DCNR grant
originally secured for the streambank stabilization project. Since the total costs were less than the grant amounts, the
scope of this grant was changed to complete the pathway project.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the authorization to bid for a paved handicap pathway at
Ten Mile Creek Park.
Roll call vote taken:
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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 Atlas Railroad
Construction Co. to access the McDonald Viaduct Bridge from the Panhandle Trail in an effort to complete a
construction contract on the Montour Trail. The Panhandle Trail will be restored once Atlas Railroad removes the crane
and Atlas Railroad must protect the fiber optic cable.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the agreement with Atlas Railroad Construction Co. 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 awarding a contract with TriLine
Associates for engineering and design of the rehabilitation of tunnels #2 and #4 recently conveyed to Washington
County from CSX. TriLine was the firm that completed the initial feasibility study on this project and the PUC has
ordered Washington County to complete design and submit recommended drawings by May 2003. Contract costs of
$39,472.00 will be paid with funds allocated by CSX at the time of the property transfer.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract with TriLine Associates for engineering and
design of the rehabilitation of tunnels 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 16, 2002 immediately following the Agenda Meeting
to discuss personnel and real estate issues.
A Salary Board Meeting will be held immediately following the Board of Commissioner's Meeting today.
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002.
Chairman Bevec reminded all registered voters to vote on November 51''
There being no further business, Chairman Bevec declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:00 a.m.
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