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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 712 - 1-16-2003 - COMMISSIONERR MINUTE BOOK BOARD OFF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA --- --- - ------ -,m ,,,_ ____ ,o ,a - ___- Minute No. 712 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, January 16, 2003 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 and J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Absent being: Commissioner Diana L. Irey, who was serving on the Federal Judicial Nominat'ling Commission. Also being present: Catherine Kresh, Administrator/Chief Clerk; Richard DiSalle, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Vicki Adams, Sue Orrick and Joanne Metz, Commissioner's Office; Lisa Cessna and Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Representative Timothy Solobay; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Todd Sheriffs Office; George Krcelich, Director of Human Services; Pastor David Zona, United Methodist Church; Manuel Yocolano, member of the Washington County Veterans Council; Kathy Costantino and John Paterra, Madonna Catholic Regional School; Sister Martha Baier, Ave Maria School; Robert Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Steve Dugas, Veterans Benefits Coordinator; Max Morgan, Washington County Economic Develop Iment; Lew Irwin, a member of the Peters Township VFW; a large group of veterans from the American Legion, Mon Valley Leathernecks, Valley Shipmates; Forty and Eight; Navy Women and VFW's in the Washington County area; Charlie and Mary Jo Keenan, John Adams, Harry Sabatasse, Bill and Betsy West, interested citizens; Stacey Wolford, Valley Independent; Chris Haines, Herald -Standard; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; and Linda Metz, Observer -Reporter. Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Pastor Zona led with a prayer. Mr. Yocolano led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 711 dated January 2, 2003. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, that Minute No. 711 be approved as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Commissioners presented a Proclamation declaring January 26-31, 2003 as "Catholic Schools Week" in Washington County. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Costantino thanked the Board for the Proclamation and introduced John Paterra who made comments regarding the importance of catholic education for young students. Chairman Bevec noted Mr. Mascara was expected at the meeting but was not present yet. Mr. Bevec stated when Mr. Mascara arrives the Board would present a,plaque recognizing him for his many years of service in government. RECESS FOR PHOTOS) g� MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS (CON'T) Mr. Umstead of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution for the revisions and amendments to Washington County's Consolidated Plan. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the Resolution as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Harry Sabatasse of Burgettstown clarified his comments regarding taxpayers footing the bill for benefits veterans. He said they were incorrect. Mr. Sabatasse stated he considers himself to be a humanitarian. He pointed out that veterans who need help deserve help. Mr. Sabatasse stated he does not feel he should pay for a service he can not use. He also apologized for hurting anyone's feelings because of something he said regarding the veterans. Lew Irwin, past Chairman of the Veterans Advisory Council, made reference to a letter he drafted capturing the Veterans Council's deliberations and some of the on -going concerns about services to veterans not being provided that are required under state law. Mr. Irwin expressed his disappointment that Commissioner Irey was not able to rearrange her schedule to attend the meeting to address the veterans concerns that she knew would be brought to the meeting. Mr. Irwin highlighted important concerns of the Veterans Advisory Council which are: 1. The "Bevec-Irey" administration has continued to ignore Council input regarding the inadequate staffing levels in the veterans' affairs office, thus leading to inadequate services and a continued failure to comply with applicable state laws. 2. The "Bevec-Irey" administration has compounded this staffing shortfall by giving the veterans' affairs director additional duties not related to veterans' affairs that kept him out of the office for periods of time. 3. The "Bevec-Irey" administration has ignored the input of the elected commanders of the county's veterans' service organizations by arbitrarily removing and appointing various members of the Council, in clear and conscious violation of the Council's by-laws. 4. The "Bevec-Irey" administration also fired Colonel Charles Rockwell in spite of the positive changes he was bringing to the Veterans' Affairs Office. 5. The "Bevec-Irey" administration has generally acted in bad faith on veterans' issues to the general detriment of veterans across Washington County and to the particular detriment of our World War II and Korean War era veterans and their families. At this time, Mr. Irwin requested the following: 1. To increase the size of the veterans' affairs office by one trained, full-time staff member in order to provide the services needed for the veterans of Washington County and to bring the office into compliance with the state laws governing veterans' affairs. 2. The Director of Veterans' Affairs be relieved of all additional duties not directly related to his responsibilities to the veterans' community and his state -mandated obligations. 3. That Colonel Charles Rockwell be reinstated as Director of Veterans' Affairs and that he answer directly to the Board of Commissioners rather than to another director. 4. To reinstate Dennis Koman and Herman Bigi to the Veterans' Advisory Council in accordance with the recommendations of the commanders of the American Legion and Mon Valley Leathernecks, respectively. 5. To pledge to respect your own rules which govern the Veterans' Advisory Council in accordance the by-laws regarding representation on the Council and the involvement of the Council in all matters pertaining to the veterans of Washington County and their families. :95 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chairman Bevec stated the Commissioners make every attempt to provide services to all veterans of Washington County. He noted the veterans director shares a suite with three other Human Services employees who pitch in whenever needed. Mr. Bevec went on to explain the Board wants to solve these problems by sitting down and working with the veterans. Chairman Bevec stated to Mr. Irwin even though the two have personal differences, they need to put those differences aside and do what is best for the veterans. Chairman Bevec stated possibly holding a special meeting of the veterans to focus on the issues. He also stated he will review the requests and put them on the agenda once the Board has had an opportunity to gather all the information that has a bearing on the requests. David Blose, a member of Forty/Eight, commented that at the last Veterans Advisory Council he was elected as Chairman and is very proud that this took place but wished it was done under better circumstances. He pointed out Mr. Irwin covered everything he was going to speak about today at the meeting. Wence Dolegowski, acting post commander VFW Post 764, read a Resolution basically outlining the issues and requests Mr. Irwin stated earlier in the meeting. Charlie Keenan of Blaine Township spoke on the " land swap deal' in his area. Mr. Keenan stated the land swap deal took away 80% of a future development in the area and the supervisors will have to raise taxes to cover the difference. He also stated the township was under the impression that fifty acres would be set aside for a park. Clhairman Bevec explained proposals have been put forth on the park situation and Mr. Max Morgan has been involved ,in handling that project and any questions should be directed to Mr. Morgan, who was present. Mary Jo Keenan of Blaine Township thanked all the veterans present at the meeting for their services to our country. Mrs. Keenan again expressed her concerns regarding the land swap deal in Blaine Township and the hardships on the township that will result from this deal. Mrs. Keenan stated the media is not giving Blaine Township adequate coverage on this issue. Barry Andrews and Joe Abate commented on the unfortunate situation the veterans are going through at this time. Mr. Andrews stated Mr. Irwin has made this a political issue and noted the Commissioners are doing their jobs and are not working against the veterans. S ott Weiss of Blaine Township and also a representative of the local youth baseball team in Blaine Township, questioned the Board regarding the land swap deal with reference to an insurance certificate for the team in that area, the actual owners of said property where the youth have their baseball field and what their legal status is for filing. This information is needed for the team to start their baseball season. Chairman Bevec referred Mr. Weiss to Max Morgan who has this information and would be able to answer his questions about the baseball field. Albrief discussion was held between Mr. Weiss and Mr. Morgan. Dr. A.L. Sorensen, a citizen of Washington County and a former veteran, thanked Mr. Sabatasse for defending his position and protecting his tax dollars. Mr. Irwin questioned Chairman Bevec if any action would be taken today on the list of requests he presented to the Board. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chairman Bevec stated he would review the information and hopefully set up a meeting in the near future to try to resolve the issues. Commissioner Burns pointed out he would be making motions relevant to Mr. Irwin's requests brought before the board today. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for the Resident Furniture for the Washington County Health Center to Sunrise Medical, Stevens Point, WI in the amount of $331,000. This is a five-year bid with approximately fifty units of each item being delivered each year. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, to award the bid for Resident Furniture as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for the small transit buses for Human Services to Bus Service, Inc. Alliance, OH as follows: Two 13 passenger gasoline 4WD vans at $50,284 each One 14 passenger diesel van at $45,298 This award is to the lowest bidder and is contingent upon final approval from the state. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, to award the bid for small transit buses as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board authorize the extension of Gasoline Bid Contract through February 28, 2004. This extension is in accordance with the original bid contract and has been agreed to by all parties. The awarded vendors are Guttman Oil Company, Belle Vernon, PA for the "pump priced gasoline & diesel" and Zappi Oil & Gas Co., Inc., Washington PA for the "delivered price" of gasoline & diesel fuel. All prices are based on the OPIS' Daily Oilgram Price plus the "Firm Differential Price Per Gallon". Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, to authorize the foregoing bid extension for gasoline. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Before the Board took action on the new business portion of the agenda, Commissioner Burns made a motion to rehire Charles Rockwell as the veterans' affairs director for Washington County. Chairman Bevec stated he would not second that motion and said this matter is a personnel issue. Chairman Bevec pointed out Mr. Rockwell came to him personally to ask for the time off and was denied this request but still took it off. Commissioner Burns noted that apparently the recommendations made by the Veterans Advisory Council a couple of weeks ago are not going to be entertained today but that he would be willing to consider all of the recommendations that his colleagues are not willing to do. 97 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF, COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chairman Bevec gave the veterans his word he would review all the requests made by the advisory council. He did point out he would not support reinstating Mr. Rockwell to his position as director of veterans affairs, however, he stated that at the next meeting when his other colleague is present, this can be brought up again. Mr. Bevec also stated there are budgetary issues in dealing with one of the requests and it would need to be reviewed before a decision can be made. Commissioner Burns made a motion to appoint Dennis Koman and Herman Bigi and Lew Irwin to the Veterans Advisory Board. Chairman Bevec questioned who would be taken off the Board. Commissioner Burns stated they would be added on. Discussion was held regarding the by-laws and the number of appointments allowed on the board. Chairman Bevec stated he is surprised by the fact he has been portrayed as "anti -veteran" and pointed out a few things that have happened since he has been commissioner, i.e., increase the size of the veterans office, to bring a veterans medical center to Washington, hire a new veterans van provider, implement a program whereby honor guards are reimbursed $25.00 for attending funerals, bring a national veteran cemetery to the county and publish a veterans affairs newsletter for all veterans to receive. Chairman Bevec stated he finds it hard to believe this all started because the county tried to keep a job open for a veteran who was called back to duty as the result of 9-11. Commissioner Burns clarified the record by stating this situation started when Commissioners Bevec and Irey hired a gentleman in the veterans position without consulting the veterans. He stated, as a matter of record, at that point in time he sent a confidential memo to his colleagues saying do not hire a veterans director without consulting the veterans. Commissioner Burns noted he did not even receive a response to his memo and that there's a pattern of disrespect for the veterans by his colleagues actions. Chairman Bevec assured the veterans group he is more than willing to sit down and work with Mr. Irwin and the veterans council on the issues at hand. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a contract extension addendum to the independent contractor's agreement with Lou Waller, Sr., Olga Woodward and Kenneth Laird, members of the Tax Assessment Appeals Board, extending the current contract to December 31, 2003. The annual cost is $38,000. Commissioner Burns stated he would not make a motion on this item and noted for the record there are three nominations, Lou Waller, Olga Woodward and Ken Laird. He noted there are three commissioners and by design each commissioner is entitled to a representative and questioned who each person represents because none of the names represent him. Commissioner Burns said once again this is an abuse of power by the other two commissioners and stressed this is undemocratic and unacceptable. No motion was made to table. Solicitor DiSalle advised Chairman Bevec in absence of any motion one way or the other to move on to the next item on the agenda. 900 MINUTE B®®K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an encumbrance adjustment for Mingo #11 bridge reflecting an increase of $20,000 for a total amount of $110,000. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the encumbrance adjustment for Mingo #11 bridge as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency. This agreement will be effective January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the agreement with the Washington County Tourism Promotion Agency. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a contract with Kymberly A. Secreet for animal control services in Mingo Creek County Park, Cross Creek County Park and Ten Mile Creek County Park in the amount of $3,600 for calendar year 2003. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the contract with Kymberly A. Secreet as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - 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. John T. Spiewak, West Mifflin Rose M. Kelley, Washington Judy Barber, Stockade Anita Shoemaker, Finleyville Tamara Ilyankoff, Washington Ruth Sarasnick, Carnegie Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing Child Care Information Services agreements. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the certification of county funds for the 2003 Farmland Preservation Program in the amount of $28,746.52. This amount represents the total clean and green roll back taxes collected and reserved in a restricted account per Act 156 of 1998. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing certification of county funds for the 2003 Farmland Preservation Program. TW BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Change Order with Appalachian Industries in the amount of $28,654.20 for additional earthwork and guide rails needed to complete the replacement of Buffalo #38, Brownlee Bridge in Buffalo Township. The costs will be paid 80% state and 20% Liquid Fuels. above. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the Change Order with Appalachian Industries as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to advertise for bids for two used vans for the Juvenile Probation Department to transport the Leader youth at the new afterschool program at Burgettstown High School. Juvenile Probation will be reimbursed by CYS through an inter -county contract between CYS and" Juvenile Probation. The cost of the two used vans is expected to be approximately $19,000. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the authorization to advertise for bids for two used vans for the Juvenile Probation Department. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the advertising of a Request for Proposal for Internet Service. The Request for Proposal will consist of several parts and will identify the costs associated with each portion of the total solution for budgetary and planning needs. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the advertising of a Request for Proposals for Internet Service as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the renewal and payment of the following annual software support and maintenance for Court Automation: Renewal with Tiburon Justice Systems, Inc. in the amount of $23,686 for FACS5. This amount does not include the Web Public Access for $5,788, as this has not been operational. This renewal is effective January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. Renewal and payment to IBM for Informix Software which is used with the FACS5. This is in the amount of $12,218 and is effective January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing renewal and payment for software support and maintenance. Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization for the state contract purchase of six additional cell phones for Juvenile Probation. Three of the phones will be used in the new vehicles purchased for the Burgettstown area Leader Program and three will be put in the current vehicles for the Washington Leader Program. The state contract pricing includes a monthly charge of $9.95 and a charge of $0.30/peak and $0.10/min. off peak. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving authorization for the state contract purchase of six additional cell phones for Juvenile Probation as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization for a state contract purchase of two new vehicles for the Sheriff's Office at a cost of approximately $19,999 each for a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria from Winner Ford of New Jersey. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the state contract purchase of two new vehicles for the Sheriff's Office. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization for a state contract purchase for a Kardex Multipakt Mechanical Assist Shelving System for the Recorder of Deeds and Register of Wills Offices at a cost of approximately $45,422.40 from Commonwealth Office Systems, Inc. of Camphill, PA. This has been approved by the Records Improvement Committee and will be paid from the Record Improvement Funds and the Recorder of Deeds funds. No county dollars are required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing state contract purchase for the Recorder of Deeds and Register of Wills Offices. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the purchase of duct sensors for the fire alarm system at the center in the amount of $19,890 from Simplex —Grinnell. This is a "sole source" purchase as this equipment must be compatible with the existing equipment and only proprietary components from Simplex -Grinnell can be used. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the sole source purchase from Simplex -Grinnell as per above. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the sponsoring of a bus to travel to Harrisburg on January 21, 2003 in order to have Washington County Veteran representation at The Governor -Elect Rendell Inaugural Parade. The total cost, which will include a box lunch is $1,050 to be charged to the Veterans Affairs general fund budget. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, to sponsor a bus to travel to Harrisburg for veteran representation as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with the Department of Public Welfare for Nursing Facility Provider Certification and Settlement and approve the Attestation of Authority to bind the provider. This agreement will waive the Health Center's right to appeal case mix reimbursement for year 8 (July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003). In exchange the DPW will make a one time payment of $316,380 to the Health Center from the IGT funds. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the agreement with the Department of Public Welfare for Nursing Facility Provider Certification and Settlement and approving the Attestion of Authority as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an advertising agreement with The Valley Independent for the "Senior Times" for the period January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003 in the amount of $120.00 per month for a total of $1,440.00. above. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the agreement with the Valley Independent as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk recommended the Board reappoint Thomas Shade and Cassie Dunn to the MH/MR Board for a three year term, effective January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2005. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the foregoing reappointments and effective term of Deanne Jacobs. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc. for management services to continue to provide consulting services, management services and behavioral health managed care oversight for the 2003 HealthChoices Southwest Behavioral Health Managed Care Program for the period January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the agreement with Southwest Behavioral Health Management, Inc. as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with the Washington Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Probation Office for LEADER services for Children and Youth Services. This will be for the period October 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 in the amount of $217,053. It is to be noted no county dollars are required. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded Mr. Bevec, approving the agreement with Washington Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Probation Office for LEADER services as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the previous submitted list of special miscellaneous expenses in the amount of $38,1000 for the period of January 1,2003 through December 31, 2003 to meet the needs of CYS's birth and foster families. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the miscellaneous expenses for Children and Youth Services as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the STOP Grant modification with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The cost of the attorney position in the grant will be reduced so that a part-time office manager can be hired. This grant requires $20,000 of County funds. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Bevec, approving the STOP Grant modification as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held on January 15, 2003 immediately following the Agenda Meeting to discuss personnel issues. The annual Sinking Fund Meeting will be held immediately following today's Board of Commissioner's Meeting. The County Offices will be closed on Monday, January 20`h in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday. MINUTE BOOK W BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA There being no further business, Chairman Bevec declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:45 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: vc� 2003 i ATTEST: ADMINISTRATOR/CHIEF CLERK f]