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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 709 Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, December 5, 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: C
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; Sheriff Larry
Maggi and Todd Hammond, Sheriff's Office; George Krcelich, Director of Human Services; Pastor Gary Schneider,
North Ten Mile Baptist Church; Carl Maggi, member of the Washington County Veterans Council; Joann Metz,
Commissioners Office; Lew Irwin, Washington County Veterans Council; Pete Lorenzo, SEIU member; Bob Irey, Fred
and Delcina Fleet, John Adams, Keith Melenyzer and Phillip Fumara, interested citizens; and Jim Jefferson, WJPA.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00a.m.
Pastor Schneider led with a prayer.
Mr. Maggi led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 708 dated November 21, 2002.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that Minute No. 708 be approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Adams, of Avella, commented on the problems and issues the handicapped face in everyday situations.
He noted everyone should do what they can to assist the handicapped who live in our community.
Robert Irey, a taxpayer of Washington County and husband of Commissioner Irey, expressed his objections to
the Labor Stabilization Agreement which will be acted upon at today's meeting. Mr. Irey stressed his wife's position had
no influence on him regarding his comments on this matter. He noted his was speaking as a concerned citizen and
stated the commissioners should not be signing a union -only agreement for construction jobs in the county. Mr. Irey
pointed out the agreement means that three or fewer contractors in the county and only about 12% of those in
Southwestern Pennsylvania are eligible to work on the old jail renovation project.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid Promotional Items for Washington County to Young
Business Forms, Co., Uniontown, PA at the rate of a 24% across the board discount from the Media File and Gold Bond
#ASI#57653 catalogs. This is primarily for the Washington County Highway Safety Program. The effective date of this
contract is December 16, 2002 through December 15, 2003 with the option to renew for a second year. The total yearly
amount is approximately $60,000.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid for Promotional Items 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 the furnishing and delivering of Milk Products for
the Washington County Health Center and Correctional Facility to Schneider's Dairy, Inc., Washington, PA. This is
based on the current minimum prices established by the Milk Marketing Board and subject to change.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to award the bid for the Milk Products 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 a six month extension to the Child Abuse
Investigation Grant with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The grant would be extended to
September 30, 2003 with the dollar amounts remaining the same.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing six month extension to the Child Abuse
Investigation Grant.
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 for pharmacy
services at the Correctional Facility with Curtis, Jeffreys and P&G & Viehmann Pharmacy of Canonsburg through
January 31, 2004. It is to be noted this extension will be under the same terms and conditions of the current contract.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing contract extension for pharmacy services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the purchase of carpeting for the fifth
floor of Courthouse Square Office Building. This will be for the Children and Youth Department and will be paid out of
their account. The total cost is $44,965.00 and an additional charge of $3,980.00 for tile to be installed in the corridors of
the office area. The County share would be approximately $7,831.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the purchase of carpeting for the fifth floor 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. 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.
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Linda Chase, Washington
Johnnie Mae Kelley, Washington
Carolotta Parker, Eighty Four
Ronda Lohr, Strabane
Tricia Church, Washington
Shirley Dillon, Bulger
Patricia Ranegar, Houston
Lisa Robl, Muse
Latrisha Raineri, Canonsburg
Carol Jackson, Washington
Elizabeth Weaver, Marianna
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.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a state contract purchase of eleven
Minolta digital copiers for the district justices for a total cost of approximately $36,527.00. The capital expenditure
committee has approved this purchase.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing state contract purchase for the district
justices.
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 an accrual
software package for the Health Center, Public Safety and Correctional Facility. This software will be part of their time
and attendance system and will calculate sick time, vacation and comp. time. The total cost is $17,475.00 plus a one-
year maintenance contract of $1,275.00 for a total cost of $18,725.00. It is to be noted the capital expenditure committee
has approved this purchase.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the state contract purchase of an accrual software
package 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 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for
thirty-six months at the cost of $137,040.00 each year for first three years 2002 through 2004. Beginning 2005 the three
year renewal would be $45,222.00 each year.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Microsoft Enterprise 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 the 2003 dental coverage rates with
MetLife for the period of January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. The rates are:
Individual coverage $16.08/month
Spouse or one dependent $31.50/month
Spouse and dependent(s) $47.08/month
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the 2003 dental coverage rates 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 recommended the Board reappoint Donald Gardner and Richard Lehman to the Washington County
Conservation District for a four year term, effective January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2006. Also, the reappointment
of Commissioner John Bevec as the Commissioner Director for a one year term, effective January 1, 2003 through
December 31, 2003.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing appointments to the Conservation District.
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 renewal with Albert Gallatin
Home Care for the provision of hospice services for the period of December 7, 2002 through December 7, 2004. There is
no cost to the County, therefore, no County dollars are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract renewal with Albert Gallatin Home 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 an increase to the following list of
providers for the year-end allocation adjustments in the amount of $88,680.00 for the period of July 1, 2001 through June
30, 2002 for Mental Health/Mental Retardation. No additional County funds are required.
Group Home, Inc. $4,149
Keystone City Residence $4,500
R.E.M., Inc. $80,031
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving an increase to the list of providers for Mental
Health/Mental Retardation 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 grant application to the Department of
Community and Economic Development for the purchase of a new boat for Cross Creek Park. This boat will replace the
existing boat for law enforcement, EMS, maintenance and education purposes. The total grant amount of $23,500.00
does not require a county match.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the grant application for the purchase of a new boat as
per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the submission of a grant application to
DEP for sediment removal at Flood Control Dam #479. The estimated cost of $50,000 would be paid $32,500 Growing
Greener Grant and $17,500 County dollars.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the submission of a grant application to the Department
of Environmental Protection as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a renewed agreement with Cross Creek
Township for maintenance of the roads in Cross Creek Park at the rate of $45/hour. The costs will be paid through
Liquid Fuels and the term of the agreement will be January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2005.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing renewed agreement with Cross Creek
Township.
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 Homemaker
Services contract with Community Alternatives, Inc. which was effective July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 and enter
into a new contract for Homemaker Services with Community Alternatives, Inc. for the period of July 1, 2002 through
December 31, 2002 in the amount of $54,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to terminate the foregoing contract with Community Alternatives,
Inc. and to enter into a new contract 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 professional services contract with
Attorney Carl Smith. The purpose of the contract is for the Loss Prevention Department to utilize the services of
Attorney Smith on issues relating to previous workers compensation claims. This contract will be in the amount of
$125.00/ hour for the period of January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. It is to be noted this contract amount will not
exceed $1,500.00 per calendar year.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the professional services contract with Attorney Carl
Smith as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Highmark's 65 special insurance rate
for 2003. The rate $331.33 per person/per month. This insurance is for county retirees.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the 65 special insurance rates from Highmark for
retirees.
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 continuation of an agreement with
Washington Hospital to participate in the Washington Hospital Occupational Medicine Center consortium for drug and
alcohol testing for the year 2003.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the continuation of an agreement with Washington
Hospital 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 Commissioner J. Bracken Burns, Sr. and Deanne Jacobs to the
Washington County Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board for a three year term, effective January 1, 2003 through
December 31, 2005.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, appointing Deanne Jacobs to the Washington County Mental
Health/Mental Retardation Board.
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 Edward Kovacik to the Washington County Industrial
Development Authority, replacing Bill Stein who has resigned. This appointment will be effective December 5, 2002
through December 31, 2006.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, appointing Edward Kovacik to the Washington County Industrial
Development Authority as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk recommended the Board reappoint James McDonald to the Washington County Housing Authority
for a four year term, effective January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2006.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, reappointing James McDonald to the Washington County Housing
Authority as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the annual Employee Assistance Program
contract with Washington Hospital. The cost of the EAP assessment is $20.08 per employee per year. The contract will
be valid January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing annual Employee Assistance Program
contract with Washington Hospital.
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 continuation of the Opt -Out Program
for health insurance for county employees for 2003 at the rate of $160.00 per month/per employee and amend the plan
document with AFLAC to offer the County's retirees the opportunity to opt out of health insurance coverage for the year
2003 at the rate of $160.00 per month.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded Mrs. Irey, approving the continuation of the Opt -Out Program for county
employees and retirees 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 December 4, 2002 immediately following the Agenda Meeting
to discuss personnel issues.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, 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. Alan D. & Kimberly S. Gennari
1054 Sullivan Drive
West Homestead, PA 15120
District: Washington, 2nd Ward
Parcel No. 720-008-00-01-0001-00
Total Amount: $266.87
2. Country Wide
Post Office Box 10211
Van Nuys, CA 91410-0211
District: Chartiers Township
Parcel No. 170-017-04-02-0016-00
Total Amount: $98.37
3. Prestonwood Associates
35 Highland Road, Suite 1104
Bethel Park, PA 15102
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-009-00-00-0018-00
Total Amount: $619.37
(2002 County Tax)
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4. Chase Manhattan Bank
3415 Vision Drive
Columbus, OH 43219
District: Monongahela, 2"d Ward
Parcel No. 430-024-00-00-0005-00
Total Amount: $211.64
5. Karen W. Gnagey
10 Windciff Acres
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Strabane Township
Parcel No. 600-005-01-03-0027-00
Total Amount: $51.86
6. National City Mortgage
4910 Rivergrad Road, Suite 301
Irwindale, CA 91706
District: West Brownsville Annex
Parcel No. 675-025-00-00-0012-00
Total Amount: $39.51
7. Walter E. Kudas
2848 Main Street, Box 204
Beallsville, PA 15313
District: Beallsville Borough
Parcel No. 030-005-00-00-0001-00
Total Amount: $7.23
8. William & Carol Rothwell
237 Post Road
Avella, PA 15312
District: Blaine Township
Parcel No. 050-007-00-00-0004-00
Total Amount: $103.67
9. Joseph J. & Sarah McLaughlin
106 Bradford Court
Venetia, PA 16367
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-007-05-03-0002-00
Total Amount: $23.99
10. Daryle C. & Lizzette Sterner
331 State Street
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Twilight Borough
Parcel No. 630-016-00-00-0002-01
Total Amount: $8.70
11. Daryle C. & Lizzette Sterner
331 State Street
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Long Branch Borough
Parcel No. 390-005-00-00-0008-01
Total Amount: $19.32
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Amended Labor Stabilization
Agreement with reference to the Washington County Jail Annex Project.
Moved by Mr. Burns.
COMMENTS
Commissioner Irey made a motion to table this item until the Board has had time to consider the ramifications of
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this Amendment to the Labor Stabilization Agreement. Commissioner Irey pointed out the amendments were not made
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by the request of the Board of Commissioners or by the Washington County Authority, who is managing this project, but
by the request of the Pittsburgh Regional Building and Construction Trades Council.
There was no second to the motion to table this item.
Mr. Bevec seconded Mr. Burns' motion to approve the second amendment to the Labor Stabilization Agreement
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - No; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried.
Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution amending the ,
Cooperation Agreement with the Washington County Council on Economic Development. Solicitor DiSalle explained
this Resolution merely states Washington County shall agree to reimburse the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for
expenditures found to be ineligible relating to the Starpointe Industrial/Business Park located in Burgettstown.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Resolution amending the Cooperation
Agreement with the Washington County Council on Economic Development.
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 10:30 a.m.
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