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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 710 Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, December 19, 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; Roger Metcalfe, Budget Director; Melanie Finney,
Planning Commission; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Tom Bryker, Sheriff's Office; George Krcelich, Director of Human
Services; Nancy Bielawski, Director of Purchasing; Francis King, Treasurer; Judge David Gilmore; Chris Brady, Court
Administrator; Phyllis Ranko Mathney, Prothonotary; Michael Namie; Controller; Debbie Bardella, Recorder of Deeds;
Glen Alterio, Public Defender; Judy Fisher and Richard Zimmerman, Jury Commissioners; Tim Warco, Coroner; Mary
Jo Poknis, Register of Wills; Randy Vankirk, Deputy Controller; Becky Ross, Clerk of Courts; Reverend Michael
Milinovich, First United Methodist Church, Monongahela; Michael Kazimer, member of the Washington County
Veterans Council; Mary Helen Jones, Group Home, Inc.; Andy Pagac, John Adams, Bill and Betsy West, Jerry Seaman,
Harry Sabatasse, Maya Patch, Charlie and Mary Jo Keenan, interested citizens; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Linda Metz,
Observer -Reporter and Chris Buckley, Valley Independent.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00a.m.
Reverend Milinovich led with a prayer.
Mr. Kazimer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 709 dated December 5, 2002.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that Minute No. 709 be approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners presented a plaque recognizing and congratulating Mary Helen Jones for her 441/z years of
service in the field of social work, the last 20 years of which occurred at Group Home, Inc.
Ms. Jones accepted the plaque and thanked the Board for this honor and stated how much she has enjoyed
working in her field. She also noted Washington County `s excellent social service system that is place to assist residents
of the county.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Maya Patch, a resident of Carroll Township, commented on the elected officials receiving a pay raise in the near
future. She expressed her concerns with the recent economy problems and noted the elected officials should not receive
a raise.
Commissioner Irey pointed out elected officials have not received a raise in over ten years and
the Commissioners have passed a balanced budget for the past seven years without raising county taxes. Charlie and
Mary Jo Keenan, of Blaine Township, commented on the recent land swap deal in their area and stated Blaine Township
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would like to see some acreage turned over to the township for use as a recreation park for the residents to use. The
Keenans expressed their concerns regarding the land swap deal and the township losing their tax base and the burden
this deal will put on the taxpayers of the area.
Susan Priest, System Administrator of the Washington County Library System, presented to the Board the
quarterly report of activity at Washington County Libraries for the period of July -September, 2002. Ms. Priest also
reported two libraries had applied for Keystone Development Grants for renovations to their buildings and they just
received word the grants have been approved in the amount of $497,000.00.
The Commissioners commended Ms. Priest for a job well done.
Harry Sabatasse of Burgettstown commented on the use of his tax dollars and the raises for elected officials in
Washington County.
George Krcelich, Director of Human Services, addressed the Board regarding the recent firing of Charles
Rockwell, Veterans Benefits Coordinator. Mr. Krcelich stated the need to clear up some inconsistencies and
misinformation regarding the Veterans Affairs Office.
Mr. Krcelich noted he initiated the firing of the Veterans Benefits Coordinator and stated the firing was justified
and politics did not play a role in his decision. He stated he met with each commissioner individually and collectively
to discuss this action and did not receive any objections. Mr. Krcelich pointed out no veteran has been denied
assistance in his office. He stated staff from his office is providing services to the veterans until a coordinator is hired.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for Laundry Supplies 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.
Ecolab Inc., St Paul MN
Jack Frye Sales & Service
The Laundry Supplies bid has been awarded to the lowest bidder meeting specifications. This bid is effective
January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003 with option to extend to December 31, 2004. The total yearly cost is
approximately $21,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid for Laundry Supplies 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 Linen Supplies 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.
ATD — American Company, Wyncote PA
Charm -Tex, Brooklyn NY
The Linen Supplies bid has been awarded to the lowest bidder meeting specifications. This bid is effective
January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003 with option to extend to December 31, 2004. The total yearly cost is
approximately $29,000.00.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to award the bid for the Linen Supplies 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 Flags and Markers to the following vendors based on
their per unit cost as submitted in their bid proposal.
The Flag Factory — Pittsburgh PA
Metro Flag Co. — Dover N.J.
All Flags & Flag Poles — Smithtown NY
The Flag & Markers Bid has been awarded to the lowest bidder meeting specifications. This bid is
effective January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. The total yearly cost is approximately $26,000.00.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the foregoing bid.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board authorize the extension of the bid for Disposal Lids for Bowls
And Mugs for the Health Center through January 31, 2004. The yearly total cost is approximately $17,000.00. The
awarded vendor is Aladdin Temp., of Nashville, TN.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to authorize the extension of the bid'for Disposal Lids for Bowls
and Mugs 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 contract with Diversified Collections,
Inc. of Greensburg for the purpose of providing collection services at a commission rate of 25%. This is for certain
delinquent accounts of the Clerk of Courts Office, the Washington County Health Center and any other county agency
that may need their services. The rate for collection on accounts for the Health Center that are over one year old will be
30%. This contract will be effective January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003 and will renew automatically unless
cancelled by either party by giving thirty days written notice.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing contract with Diversified Collections, Inc.
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 the annual software
maintenance agreement with RBA at a yearly cost of $24,966.00. The effective date is January 1, 2003 through
December 31, 2003. This is for software used by the Tax Assessment, Tax Claim and the Treasurer's Offices.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the payment of the annual software maintenance
agreement with RBA 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 increase in price to the All Safe
Customer Service Agreement effective January 1, 2003. The total monthly cost will increase from $75 to $110 for a total
yearly cost of $1,320.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the increase to the All Safe Customer 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 the following Child Care Provider
Agreements. These agreements will be automatically renewed until either parry to the Agreement notifies the other
parry in writing of their intent not to renew under the current terms of the provider agreements.
Angela Brownslee, Donora
C. Michelle Smith, Heidelberg
Vicki Dever, Washington
Timothy P. Quinn, North Charleroi
James T. Gereshenski, Donora
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 contract with Mary Lou Borne to
provide agency, staff and family member training and consultation in the customer driven "Self-determination Model'
as recommended by DPW for Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office. This contract will be in the amount of
$18,500.00 for the period of January 1,2003 through June 30, 2003 and no County funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing contract with Mary Lou Borne for Mental
Health/Mental Retardation 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 purchases from state
contract with IMR, of Harrisburg:
Kodak DS Archive Writer 4800 with software and cassettes (with one year warranty) - $41,895
Kodak DS 7520D Document Scanner with software — approximately $20,440
It is to be noted this equipment will be used for microfilming and scanning of court documents and funds to pay
for these items will come from the Records Improvement Fund and the Recorder of Deeds funds. No County dollars are
involved.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the purchases from state contract with IMR as per above.
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 for one
additional cell phone for a case worker in Children and Youth Services. The state contract pricing includes a monthly
charge of $9.95 and a charge of $0.30/peak and $0.10/minute off peak.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the state contract purchase for one additional cell phone
for Children and Youth 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 a state contract purchase of a Cisco
switch at an approximate cost of $11,923. This is for networking equipment for the records processing area. The
Records Improvement fund will pay for half of the cost and the remainder will come from the capital allocation
specifically set aside for Court Automation.
above.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the state contract purchase for Court Automation 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 the adoption of a Resolution for the
donation of outdated copier equipment which has a value of $50 or less to a non-profit organization, which serves a
public purpose.
Board:
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, adopting the foregoing Resolution.
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
John K. Tenet Library of Charleroi
Heritage Library — McDonald
John Ballentyne — Member
Della Lammay — Alternate
Tamara McCoy — Member
Connie Bongiorni - Alternate
These appointments are for a three year term, effective January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2005.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, appointing the foregoing individuals to the Washington County
Library System Board.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk recommended the Board appoint Thomas Jennings and reappoint W. Ernest Watson to the
Washington County Planning Commission Board for a four year term, effective January 1, 2003 through December 31,
2006,
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, appointing and reappointing the foregoing individuals to the
Washington County Planning Commission.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Chairman Bevec noted theseapppointments were not the recommendations received from the Planning
Commission.)
Chief Clerk recommended the Board appoint David Scofield of the Meadowcroft Museum to the Tourism
Promotion Agency Board, replacing Barbara Armenti who has resigned. This will be effective January 1, 2003 through
June 30, 2003.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, appointing David Scofield to the Tourism Promotion Agency Board
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 Barbara J. Dearolph
for secretarial services on an as -needed basis. This agreement would add flexibility to the scheduling in the Coroner's
Office. Compensation will be $75/per day or $35/per half day and will be effective January 1,2003. This expense is in
the budget, therefore, no additional funding is required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the agreement with Barbara J. Dearolph for secretarial 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 the continued support of the Community
Concert Programs conducted by the Tri-County Federation of Musicians through the Musicians Performance Fund.
The total cost of $4,060 will be paid $2,436 from Washington County and $1,624 by the musicians.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the continuation of the concert series 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 list of encumbrance
adjustments for current bridge projects:
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Ten Mile #61, Day
Mid Wheeling #1, Erskine
Kings Creek #6, Jackson Mills
Mid Wheeling #4, Mays
Buffalo #23, Sawhill
Mingo #11
Pigeon #2, Stockdaletown
Chartiers #61, South Wade
Chartiers #63, Weirich
Wheeling #30, Brownlee
Chartiers #40, Paxton
Raccoon #5, Witherspoon
Pike #24, Deems
decrease $10,000
decrease $10,000
decrease $10,000
decrease $10,000
decrease $10,000
increase $25,000
increase $75,000
increase $25,000
decrease $75,000
decrease $10,000
increase $25,000
increase $25,000
increase $25,000
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the encumbrance adjustments 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 $2,000,000 Tax Anticipation Note with
National City Bank for 2003.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Tax Anticipation Note with National City Bank 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 annual supplemental appropriations
as follows:
DEBT
CREDIT
Voter Registration
$ 9,000
Tax Revenue
15,000
Information Technology
20,000
Flood Control
20,000
Divorce Court
5,000
Constables
13,000
Correctional Facility
75,000
Juvenile Probation
900,000
Children and Youth Services
950,000
Aging Services
155,000
Highway Safety
8,000
Insurance Premiums
30,000
Retiree's Hospitalization
40,000
Unemployment Compensation
30,000
Other Miscellaneous
$ 250,000
Unanticipated Revenues
2.020.000
TOTAL
$2,270,000
$21,270,000
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing annual supplemental appropriations.
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 County's Property and Casualty
insurance renewal for 2003 at the following premiums:
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Commercial Package
$364,695
Health Center
236,831
County Airport
7,500
Public Officials
106,639
above.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the County's Property and Casualty insurance 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 the renewal of the Juvenile Justice grant
with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. This federal grant in the amount of $22,300 is for the
period May 1,2003 through April 30, 2004. This grant will require a County match of an equal amount.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the renewal of the Juvenile Probation Justice 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 an agreement with Joyce Wyatt and
William G. Bradford in the amount of $1,643 to remove one maple tree and replace it with five Norway spruce trees as
part of the replacement of Buffalo #38, Brownlee Bridge in Buffalo Township.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the agreement with Joyce Wyatt and William G. Bradford
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 fore their consideration and approval a Memorandum of Understanding
agreement with McGuffey School District for Juvenile Probation Services. This agreement shall establish a school -
based probation program in the school district.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Memorandum of Understanding agreement with
McGuffey School District 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 of the 2003 health insurance rates as
follows:
Health Assurance 9% increase over 2002 rates
Highmark (Select Blue and Community Blue) 20% increase over 2002 rates
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing 2003 health insurance rates.
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 a tax levy and appropriation resolution
fixing the tax rate for the year 2003 at 15.92 mills for general purposes and 1.58 mills for debt purposes and appropriate
specific sums estimated to be required for specific purposes of County government for the year 2003.
2003.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing tax levy and appropriation resolution for
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held on December 18, 2002 immediately following the Agenda Meeting
to discuss personnel issues.
All County Offices will be open normal business hours on December 24`h and December 31". However, County
Offices will be closed Christmas, December 25`h and New Year's Day, January 1,
2003.
A Salary Board Meeting will be held immediately following the Commissioners' Meeting today.
Chairman Bevec announced the receipt of a fax from Governor -elect Rendall inviting groups unique to
Washington County to participate in the inaugural parade to be held on January 21, 2003 in Harrisburg.
Any interested parties should contact the Commissioner's Office.
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:
l . Robert B. & Gina M. Fulton
1885 East Beau Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Strabane Township
Parcel No. 600-002-00-00-0008-02
Total Amount: $537.16
2. Harry R. Jr., & Lisa M. Burris
202 Sugarwood Drive
Venetia, PA 15367
District: Mt. Pleasant Township
Parcel No. 460-003-00-00-0009-00
Total Amount: $387.67
3. Donald R. & Marjorie G. Stark
65 Stark Spur
Eighty Four, PA 15330
District: Nottingham Township
Parcel No. 530-012-00-00-0001-02
Total Amount: $200.56
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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There being no further business, Chairman Bevec declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:00 a.m.
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