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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 725 - 8-7-2003 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 225 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 725 - Washington County Commissioners _m Washington, PA, August 7, 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, Diana L. Irey and J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Also being present: Cathi Kresh, Administrator/Chief Clerk; Richard DiSalle, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Joann Metz and Sue Orrick, Commissioner's Office; Deputy Sheriff John Rheel and Todd Hammond, Sheriff's Office; Reverend Paul Leone, First Christian Church; Robert Sepsey, Disabled Veterans; Michelle Miller Kotula, April Secrist, Deyotta Healy, Human Resources; Deana DeRosa, Human Services; Deanne Montgomery, Public Safety; Liz Sullivan, Correctional Facility; Gary Mucho, Director of Veterans Affairs; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Bill Campbell and Natalie Bonanno, United Way; Harry Sabatasse, John Adams, A.L. Sorenson and Ray Weszel, interested citizens; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Stacey Wolford, Valley Independent; Nancy Miller, PA Focus and Linda Metz, Observer -Reporter. (Chairman Bevec was attending a meeting and would be arriving soon.) Vice Chairman Irey called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. Reverend Leone led with a prayer. Mr. Sepsey led the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice Chairman Irey entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 724 dated July 17, 2003. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that Minute No. 724 be approved as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. (Chairman Bevec entered the meeting.) SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Natalie Bonanno, of United Way, presented the Board of Commissioners a plaque commending the Washington County employees for participating in the 2003 United Way Campaign. Ms. Bonanno thanked the Commissioners for their support in this worthwhile cause and for the employees contributing more this year than in the past. PUBLIC COMMENTS Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, addressed the Board regarding issues Allegheny County is facing with recent layoffs of city employees. He pointed out the Commissioners should look into ways the county can save taxpayers money by possibly advertising for services, such as legal services. Mr. Sabatasse also questioned the hiring of the Tax Appeal Board members. Commissioner Irey stated she would be in favor of re-examining this matter and supports the advertising of the county's legal services. She also noted the Board of Commissioners have worked very hard to keep a line on taxes and stated there has not been a need to increase taxes to pass Washington County's budget for several years. Mr. Sabatasse also brought the matter of elected officials receiving raises and the meeting that was held to approve said raises for perpetuity. It was noted by the Board that elected officials had not received a raise in ten years. _UINUTE BOOM BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Discussion was held regarding the issue of elected officials receiving a raise. Commissioner Irey stated that in retrospect she feels this action may have been a bad decision and is willing to make a motion to hold another advertised evening meeting with other elected officials so they may speak on this issue and re-examine it before the Board acts on the matter. Moved by Mrs. Irey, Mr. Bevec, to hold another meeting regarding elected official's raises. Roll call: Mr. Burns stated the meeting has been held in accordance with state law, advertised in accordance to state law and held in the time frame that the state law mandates and a vote was taken. Mr. Burns noted, quite frankly, he was not sure the Board is permitted to adjust the salaries at this point in time because of the window of opportunity for adjusting salaries of elected officials has closed. He also explained any decision that is made now, unless he is mistaken, could not be made by this Board of Commissioners but if the next Board of Commissioners chose to do this it would only impact elected officials four years thereafter. Chairman Bevec agreed with Commissioner Burns' statements and noted this issue needs to be researched before a vote can be taken, therefore, he was withdrawing his second on the motion made by Commissioner Irey until the solicitor has had time to further review this matter. Commissioner Irey stated she believes there may still be a window of opportunity to take action on this matter. It was noted Solicitor DiSalle would research this matter and give an opinion to the Board. A.L. Sorensen, of McMurray, also addressed the Board regarding elected official pay raises and questioned if the Board receives this raise every year in perpetuity. Chairman Bevec pointed out it is a three percent raise every year and noted only future boards can discontinue this action. John Adams, of Avella, presented the Board with a letter he received from Governor Rendell regarding property tax relief and commented on the Southpointe billboard issue and the Home Rule Study report that he is still waiting to receive from the committee. Chairman Bevec stated he has contacted the chair of that committee and was informed Mr. Adams should contact Beck Bailey for the requested information. Chairman Bevec also stated he will send a certified letter to the chair asking her to submit the committee's report. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board authorize the extension of the Lumber bid through February 28, 2004. This is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the bid and has been agreed to by the vendors. The vendors are West Elizabeth Lumber Co., Elizabeth, PA and Donora Lumber Co., Donora, PA. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, extending the lumber bid as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 227 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA i� NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an encumbrance increase for the Buffalo #38, Brownlee Bridge in Buffalo Township. The total encumbrance of $225,000 represents the total cost to Washington County (20%) for the $1,122,540.00 project. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the encumbrance increase for the Buffalo #38, Brownlee Bridge 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 East Finely Township to transfer the ownership and maintenance responsibility of Wheeling #30 from Washington County to East Finley Township. Washington County will remove and relocate the covered bridge from the site and East Finley Township will construct a structure in its place. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with East Finley Township for the transfer of ownership and maintenance responsibility of Wheeling #30 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 agreements with the Washington County Alternative School, Canon -McMillan School District and Trinity School District for the purpose of maintaining the existing school -based probation program within each district. The cost of the program is to be shared by the County and school districts for fiscal year September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2004. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing agreements for the school -based probation program. 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 participation in the fiscal year 2003-2004 nursing home intergovernmental transfer. This participation will require the adoption of an IGT authorizing resolution and a TRAN resolution. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving participation in the fiscal year 2003-2004 nursing home intergovernmental transfer as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 228 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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. YMCA of New Kensington, Arnold Anejayne Dick, Charleroi Chris Neidermeyer, Monongahela Mary Warne, Washington Tara Ann Messner, Washington Fern Oliver, McDonald Tammy Speicher, Washington Mary Etta Patterson, Washington Jessica Kay Hunter, Washington Deborah Coneby, Houston Linsay Burk, Washington Tamara Benoit, Bentleyville Christianna Weston, McMurray Doris Bayles, Amity Mary Patterson, Canonsburg Loretta Perkins, Canonsburg Marjorie Obade, Charleroi Rose Conte, Canonsburg Nancy Crowell, Bulger Thresa Hilliard, Burgettstown Tanya Coleman, Donora Brenda Castner, Charleroi Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Child Care Information Services 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 two grant renewals with the Pennsylvania Department on Crime and Delinquency. Both the Victims of Juvenile Offenders and Rights and Services Act grants are for the calendar year 2004 and are totally funded by the Commonwealth. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving two grant renewals with the Pennsylvania Department 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 recommend the Board approve the Marine Corps League of PA, Inc. chapter into the Veterans Advisory Council with representatives as approved by the council members, effective July 8, 2003. Tom Shade — One year (July 8, 2003 through Dec. 31, 2003) Robert Sepesy — Two years (July 8, 2003 through Dec. 31, 2004) James Crouch — Three years (July 8, 2003 through Dec. 31, 2005) Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Marine Corps League of PA, Inc. and the foregoing individuals as representatives. 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 Greater Washington County Food Bank for management of the State Food Purchase Program and the Emergency Food Assistance and Development Program. The amount is pending passage of the State's budget with an estimated total amount not to exceed $255,000 for the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with the Greater Washington County Food Bank as per above. MINUTE BOOK J 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 an agreement with Southwestern PA American Red Cross to provide services for the homeless in Washington County for the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004 in the following amounts. Case Management Services $33,800 Homeless Prevention Services $65,000 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing agreements for the Homeless Services Program. 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 Attending Staff Privileges to Dr. Rory L. Marraccini for the purpose of offering additional psychiatric and medication management services to the residents that colleague, Dr. Oscar Urrea, serves at the center. above. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving attending staff privileges to Dr. Rory L. Marraccini 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 an agreement with Fayette Resources in the amount of $726,731 for Mental Retardation services for five clients for the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing agreement with Fayette Resource. 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 Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. to provide case management and clinical support services in the amount of $70,000 as part of the MISA Pilot Project for the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Washington Drug and Alcohol Commission, Inc. to provide case management and clinical support 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 following list of Purchase of Service Providers for fiscal year 2003-2004 for Children and Youth Services. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Community Alternatives Gateway Rehabilitation Center National Mentor Westmoreland County (detention) Catholic Charities Frank Kocevar, Esq. (child's atty) Try Again Homes After School $ 42,000 125,000 245,000 50,000 110,000 30,000 150,000 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Purchase of Service Providers 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 authorization to advertise for bids for the Five Year Voter Removal Notices Processing. This will be for a three year contract and the first year is expected to cost between $15,000420,000. It is to be noted the cost will decrease each year. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving authorization to advertise for bids for the Five Year Voter Removal Notices Processing 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 advertising for space for the Records Storage Center. The county's current lease expires May 31, 2004. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the advertising for space for the Record Storage Center. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the revisions to the Guidelines for Suppliers to Washington County which was originally approved in 1994. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the revised Guidelines for Suppliers to Washington County. 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 Chris Block for the purpose of conducting West Nile Surveillance using sampling techniques. Payment will be $14.00 per hour plus mileage reimbursement of 36 cents per mile. This agreement will be effective immediately and conclude October 31, 2003. It is to be noted the costs will be covered by a DEP grant, therefore, no County dollars are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing agreement with Chris Block. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS i ■ ■ WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA u C fl Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval agreements with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Public Welfare for the Child Welfare Education for Leadership Program for the period of August, 2003 through April, 2005 for employees Marjorie King, Gina Manfredi and Andrew Hartt. The total contract amount is $246,481.04 with a commitment from the employees to the County for two years service following the education program. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing agreements for employees of Children and Youth Services. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held on August 6, 2003 immediately following the Agenda Meeting to discuss personnel and litigation 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. Slovenian S&L for Kelly M. Wall 214 Latimer Avenue Strabane, PA 15363 District: Canonsburg 1" Ward Annex Parcel No. 095-001-10-00-0021-00 Total Amount: $65.40 2. William W. Knapp 252 Walnut Street, Apt. 1F Pittsburgh, PA 15238 District: Canonsburg 15` Ward Annex Parcel No. 095-001-10-00-0032-00 Total Amount: $59.59 3. Mary Zimak 513 Franklin Avenue Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: North Strabane Township Parcel No. 520-001-15-00-0005-00 Total Amount: $27.71 4. James J. & Christine M. McVeigh 236 Hooks Lane Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Canonsburg I" Ward Annex Parcel No. 095-001-10-00-0025-00 Total Amount: $65.27 5. P. S. Hysong 388 Backbone Road Clinton, PA 15026 District: Carroll Township Parcel No. 130-006-08-00-0019-00 Total Amount: $13.93 2003 County Tax 2003 County Tax 2003 County Tax 2003 County Tax 2002 County Tax 232 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 6. Shelby Lea Levers 2003 County Tax 250 Hooks Lane Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Canonsburg 1" Ward Annex Parcel No. 095-001-10-00-0018-00 Total Amount: $50.73 7. E. D. Lewis 2002 County Tax 100 Lincoln Highway Imperial, PA 15126 District: Peters Township Parcel No. 540-004-04-00-0009-00 Total Amount: $46.48 8. H. R. Lewis & Ed Lewis 2002 County Tax 100 Lincoln Highway Imperial, P/A 15126 District: Centerville 4`h Ward Parcel No. 154-005-00-03-0043-00 Total Amount: $32.51 9. H. R. Lewis 2002 County Tax 100 Lincoln Highway Imperial, PA 15126 District: Bentleyville Borough Parcel No. 040-061-00-03-0011-01 Total Amount: $4.82 10. E. D. & H. R. Lewis 2002 County Tax c/o David M. Sapko etux 737 Lewis Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 District: Speers Borough Parcel No. 610-020-00-05-0002-00 Total Amount: $26.95 11. E. D. Lewis 2002 County Tax 100 Lincoln Highway Imperial, PA 15126 District: New Eagle Borough Parcel No. 480-008-00-01-0018-00 Total Amount: $26.98 12. Hickory Feed Mill, Inc. 2003 County Tax Post Office Box 457 Hickory, PA15340 District: Mt. Pleasant Township Parcel No. 460-008-02-03-0003-00 Total Amount: $17.15 13. Kevin & Cindy Porter 2003 County Tax 219 Hooks Lane Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Canonsburg V Ward Annex Parcel No. 095-001-10-00-0006-00 Total Amount: $71.55 14. Washington Federal Savings for 2003 County Tax Brad & Lori Gergely 77 South Main Street Washington, PA 15307 District: California Borough Parcel No. 080-020-00-10-0015-00 Total Amount: $34.30 15. Washington Federal Savings for 2003 County Tax Susan Petrarca 77 South Main Street Washington, PA 15301 District: Cecil Township Parcel No. 140-009-01-00-0019-00 Total Amount: $55.07 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 77 Z4- .m_ 16. Lerta Corp 2003 County Tax Post Office Box 875 Oaks, PA 19456 District: California Borough Parcel No. 080-044-00-00-0006-01 Total Amount: $57.97 17. Teresa A. & Calvin T. Swoager 53 Griffith Lane Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Chartiers Township Parcel No. 170-002-00-00-0010-02 Total Amount: $280.73 18. David J. & Carrie A. Wheaton 217 Hooks Lane Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Canonsburg rt Ward Annex Parcel No. 095-001-10-00-0005-00 Total Amount: $61.83 19. David J. & Moriha L. Blom 272 Hooks Lane Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Canonsburg 1" Ward Annex Parcel No. 095-001-11-00-0022-00 Total Amount: $59.98 20. Thomas C. & Ann L. Dugan 344 Lincoln Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15241 District: Peters Township Parcel No. 540-003-04-02-0011-00 Total Amount: $40.46 21. James & Alicia Hodgson 225 Hooks Lane Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Canonsburg 1" Ward Annex Parcel No. 095-001-10-00-0009-00 Total Amount: $78.72 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 2002 County Tax 2003 County Tax 2003 County Tax 2003 County Tax 2003 County Tax Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the full and final settlement of the claims of William McGowen, Karen Kessen, Bonita Levine and Richard Wynn in the total amount of $110,000.00 of which the County's share is 25% or $27,500.00. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing settlement of claims. 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 10:55 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL 2003 ATTEST: ( .,j,,,��,�) ADMINISTRATOR/CHIEF CLERK