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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 731 - 11-6-2003 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 731 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, November 6, 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; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Captain Todd Hammond; George Krcelich, Director of Human Services; Gary Mucho, Veterans Director; Francis King, Treasurer; Robert Umstead, Redevelopment Authority; Bob Sepsey, Disabled Veterans; John McDonough, Sky Bank; Susan Gagliardo, Main Street Manager, Mayor Ken Wescott, Becky Bailey and Pete Lorenzo, SEIU representatives; Dee Laabs, retired county employee; Nella Naccarto, Kathy Shaner, Ann Morris, John Curico and Dolores Gentile, county employees; Maya and Ron Patch, Marcella Dalverny, Peter West, Harry Sabatasse, Jerry Seaman, Rich Warco, Phil Ames, John Adams, and Carl Maggi, interested citizens; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Linda Metz, Observer -Reporter; Stacy Wolford, Valley Independent; Natalie Miller, PA Focus and CalU TV. Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00a.m. Pastor Baker led with a prayer. Mr. Sepsey led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 730 dated October 16, 2003. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that Minute No. 730 be approved as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS None (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, questioned the Board if they would consider adopting a Resolution addressing the hiring procedure of county employees. Mr. Sabatasse questioned whether the county is hiring the right person and giving the taxpayers of Washington County their dollars worth rather than hiring a friend or family member. Commissioner Irey stated she has removed herself from the hiring process of all directors except those who answer directly to the Board of Commissioners, being the Chief Clerk/Administrator, Director of Planning and Human Services and, of course, the Veterans Affairs director. She also stated there is a hiring committee in place and they do the interviews and make the recommendations to the Board, therefore, there is no political hiring. Commissioner Irey noted if someone contacts her office regarding employment with the county she forwards that information to Human Resources. She said all contracts the county enters into are reviewed by the director or person who is in charge of that area of government or office and the county's purchasing agent, Nancy Bielawski, who has an impeccable reputation dealing with the county's contracts. 274 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Peter West, owner of the West World Galleries, expressed his concerns with regards to the eminent domain of property he owns. Mr. West stated he is not against redevelopment but is against the abuse of eminent domain. He noted he wants to be treated fairly by the city and hoped he could remain in his building, which is his home and business. Commissioner Irey pointed out Mr. Umstead, of the Redevelopment Authority, who could explain the development project for the City of Washington. Mr. Umstead stated the Washington County Redevelopment Authority is not directly involved in the eminent domain of properties in the city but the Business District Authority is the entity involved in this project. He pointed out the Redevelopment Authority is only involved in the demolition of the YMCA building that is owned by Mr. Jack Piatt. He also stated he believes the proposed hotel planned can be built without taking the building that Mr. West owns. Mayor Ken Westcott commented the proposed plan for the City of Washington is a good one and noted the goal is to keep existing businesses in the city. Mr. Westcott did explain that eminent domain is necessary to apply for federal grants. Susan Gagliardo, Main Street Manager, noted the Business District Authority is charged with the duty of defining the redevelopment area in the city. She pointed out this plan is vital for the revitalization of the city. Ms. Gagliardo also stated it is not the intent to have any established businesses leave the area but to stay in the city and be a part of the redevelopment of the downtown area. Ms. Marcella Dalverny, of Burgettstown, again commented on the issue of the Redevelopment Authority acquiring her property for a senior apartment complex and commended the Board of Commissioners for requesting other sites to be considered for this project. Dee Laabs, a retired nurse from the Washington County Health Center, expressed her concerns regarding the health insurance for retired county employees and presented to the Board signed petitions from employees. She stated union representatives would like to meet with the Commissioners to discuss the future of health insurance for retirees. John Curico and Nella Naccarato, employees of the Health Center, stated the importance of health care in their professions. Commissioner Irey noted the Board is looking into all options with regards to this issue and stated some changes do have to be made to the health insurance. It was agreed a meeting between the union representatives and the Board of Commissioners would be set up be to discuss this issue. John McDonough, of Sky Bank, introduced himself and provided information regarding Sky Bank and its many services they provided to customers. John Adams, of Avella, commented on the Bassettown area project that was done many years ago. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for the printing and mailing of the tax bills for the Treasurer to Small Business Service Center, Cherry Hill, NJ in the amount of $7,524.90 for printing (includes paper & envelopes) and approximately $30,920 for mailing. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to award the bid for the printing and mailing of tax bills as per MINUTE BDDK 275 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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 Airport Tree Removal Project to Newman's Landscaping & Tree Service, Inc., Washington, PA in the amount of $31,560. This is for the clearing of trees from three different properties adjacent to the airport for the ILS system. This bid also allows for additional services to be done at an hourly rate of $120 per crew and $155 for equipment for regular time and emergency services at $160per hour per crew and $210 per equipment hour. This bid is effective through December 31, 2004 with the option of extending another year. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid for the clearing and grubbing project at the Washington County Airport 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 supplement with Mackin Engineering to develop a GIS file and map of active agricultural areas in the County. The cost is not to exceed $7,500 and will be paid 50% LUPTAP grant funds and 50% County match. Original contract to complete the plan was $220,206.00 The revised contract amount is $227,706.00. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract supplement with Mackin Engineering to develop a GIS file and map 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 acceptance of a grant in the amount of $70,000 from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for rehabilitation of Tunnel#2 and Tunnel #4 previously conveyed from CSX to Washington County. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the acceptance of a grant for the rehabilitation of Tunnel #2 and Tunnel #4 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 contract supplement in the amount of $597.68 to Appalachian Industries for construction of Buffalo #38, Brownlee Bridge in Buffalo Township. The revised contract amount of $775,302.15 is paid 80% State, 20% County Liquid Fuels. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract supplement with Appalachian Industries as 27G MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 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 contract with Michael Baker Engineers, the firm of record for the Airport, to complete design and construction services on the taxiway and apron on the north side of the airport to accommodate hangar construction in that area. The costs will be paid with 100% County funds per new PennDOT Bureau of Aviation guidelines. Upon bidding the project, the grant will be issued to pay for construction and reimburse the County for engineering completed at a 90% Federal, 5% State and 5% County basis. The grants have been allocated but will not be released until the construction phase. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract with Michael Baker Engineers for the Airport project 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. Carousel Day Care, Belle Vernon Tammy Cox, Washington Carlow Children's Center, Pittsburgh Regina Dunseath, Donora Tender Care Learning Center, Allison Park Carol Consavage, Scenery Hill Mary Jane Lessman, Charleroi Dana Fox, Ellsworth Lina Rager, Scenery Hill Roxanne R. Bell, Charleroi Madelyn Hurd, Washington Brandy Lynn DeZardo, Charleroi Jean Stevens, Slovan Lena Oravec, Charleroi Rebecca Hindman, Washington Eric Hill, Washington Saterica Booker, Washington Shannon Smith, Cokeburg Valerie Jean Tarpley, Monessen Thomas Pounds, Oakdale Debbie Hartley, Eighty Four 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; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following dental coverage rates with MetLife for the period of January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004: Individual coverage $16.48/month Spouse or one dependent $32.29/month Spouse and dependent (s) $48.26/month Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing dental rates with MetLife. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 277 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with the accounting firm of Maher and Duessel to conduct an audit of the Retirement Fund financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 at an annual cost of $1,950.00. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the agreement with Maher Duessel 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 submission of the 2003-2004 Juvenile Probation Grant in Aid application to the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission. The amount of state funding anticipated for the current fiscal year is $287,341.00. Moved Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the submission of the 2003-2004 Juvenile Probation Grant in Aid application 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 amendments to the following contracts for fiscal year 2002-2003. No County funds are required. Amount Increase to NHS Youth Services $ 50,000 $ 72,500 Community Specialist Corp. $165,000 $205,500 Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing amendments to contracts for Children and Youth Services. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to bid authorization to bid renovation work on One South and Two East for a total estimated cost of $1.5 million with partial funding from the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania's Program for Alternative Community Care Project in the amount of $1,143,019.00. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving authorization to bid for renovation work at the Washington County Health Center. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk recommended the Board appoint George M. Elish to the Washington County Airport Advisory Board filling the vacancy left by the resignation of Rod Piatt. The term will be effective November 6, 2003 through April 16, 2006. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, appointing George M. Elish to the Washington County Airport 278 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Advisory Board 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 Donna J. Nardine, Executive Director of The Watchful Shepherd, to the Washington County Children and Youth Advisory Board for a two year term, effective November 6, 2003 through November 5, 2005. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, appointing Donna J. Nardine to the Washington County Children and Youth Advisory Board 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 authorization to bid for the replacement of kitchen floor at the Correctional Facility. The current flooring needs replaced as it does not pass the state inspection. The cost is estimated at $40,000.00. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving authorization to advertise for bids for the replacement of floor at the Health 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 authorization to advertise for software purchases for the following offices: Treasurer — for the provision of an Automated License Software at the approximate cost of $50,000 with $25,000 being paid from the Records Improvement Committee. This will be for the dog, hunting, fishing licenses and bingo/small games of chance. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving authorization to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Sheriff — for the purchase of software for civil and real estate departments. The software will also include an accounting package with check printing capabilities which is not done manually. The estimated cost is approximately $50,000. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving authorization to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Information Technology — for the purchase of an internet access and spam filtering software. This purchase will come from the operating budget of Information Technology and the estimated cost is $19,112.00. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving authorization to advertise for bids as per above. MINUTE BOOK 279 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 the use of the PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) website to track bankruptcy accounts for the Tax Revenue Office. The registration for this service is free and agencies are charged a rate of 7 cents per page. It is estimated this service will not exceed $1,000 per year and quarterly statements are generated and mailed to each user. Office. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the use of the PACER website for the Tax Revenue 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 three additional Verizon cell phones for Juvenile Probation. The pricing includes a monthly charge of $9.95 and a charge of $0.30/peak and $0.10/minute off peak. Also, a state contract purchase of two Nextel phones for the Sheriff's Office. The monthly cost is $33.39 which includes 300 anytime minutes, 250 direct connect, unlimited nights and weekend and voice mail. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving a state contract purchase of additional cell phones for Juvenile Probation and Sheriff's Office 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 renewal agreement with BI, Inc. for the extended warranty and support Services for the Electronic Field Monitoring Devices for Adult Probation. The cost of this service is $15,051 annually for 63 transmitters ($109/each), one drive by unit ($59) and the computer hardware at $8,125.00. The effective date of this contract is November 1, 2003 through October 31, 2004. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing renewal agreement with BI, 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 a state contract purchase of fifteen PC's for the Public Safety Department at the approximate cost of $20,949.00. This purchase is funded by the Homeland Security Grant from PEMA for Emergency Planning and preparedness. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the state contract purchase of PC's for the Public Safety Department as per above, Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. '280 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with SEIU relating to a name change of the Union from SEIU Local 585 to Joint Bargaining Committee of SEIU District 1199P and SEIU Local 668. This agreement also requests the County fully cooperate with the Committee in pursuing a joint request for certification and/or amending the certification of the bargaining unit with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board at the cost of the Union. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing SEIU agreement. 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 agreement with Washington Hospital Occupational Medicine Center for Department of Transportation Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium. The renewal will be effective January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004. The drug and alcohol testing relates to county employees with CDL licenses and is necessary for compliance with the Federal Highway Administration regulations. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the renewal of the agreement with Washington Hospital Occupational Medicine 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 revise Article VI -Election of Officers, Section 1 of the Veterans Advisory Council By Laws as requested by the Veterans Advisory Council Membership, effective October 8, 2003 to read as follows: There shall be an annual election of officers. The election will take place at the first regularly scheduled full Council meeting of the calendar year. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing revision to the Veterans Advisory Council By Laws. 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 three additional Nextel phones for the Drug Task Force. The monthly cost is $33.39 which includes 300 anytime minutes, 250 direct connect, unlimited nights and weekend and voicemail. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the state contract purchase for the Drug Task Force as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held on November 5, 2003 immediately following the Agenda Meeting to discuss personnel and litigation issues. The County Offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11`h in observance of the Veteran's Day holiday. 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. Thomas J. & Lisa Pollack 104 Singletree Drive Venetia, PA 15367 District: Peters Township Parcel No. 540-005-23-00-0009-00 Total: $97.61 2. Lereta Corp. 19321C US 19 North, Suite 602 Clearwater, FL 33764 District: South Strabane Township Parcel No.600-004-00-00-0056-00 Total: $121.27 3. John J. Sr. & Susan M. Bertovich 231 Meadowcroft Road Avella, PA 15312 District: Jefferson Township Parcel No.380-015-00-00-0003-00 Total: $30.91 4. William R. & Jo Ann Saghy 531 Pittsburgh Road Brownsville, PA 15417 District: West Brownsville Annex Parcel No,. 675-013-00-00-0001-09 Total: $43.64 5, Colleen M. & Samuel J. Bonus 147 Boone Road Washington, PA 15301 District: Buffalo Township Parcel No. 060-016-00-00-0004-00 Total: $126.51 6. Lyn Sotirake 266 Hooks Lane Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Canonsburg 1st Ward Annex Parcel No. 095-001-11-00-0025-00 Total: $45.45 7. Washington Mutual 2210 Enterprise Drive Florence, SC 29501 District: North Strabane Township Parcel No. 520-013-07-01-0036-00 Total: $818.87 8. Lereta Corp. 4910 River Crade Road Irvine, CA 91706 District: Washington 51h Ward Parcel No.750-024-00-00-0008-00 Total: $80.72 9. Thomas G. & Tina A. Boby 540 Alamae Lakes Road Washington, PA 15301 District: South Franklin Township Parcel No. 590-001-08-99-0002-13 Total: $20.58 2003 County Tax 2001 County Tax 2003 County Tax 2002 County Tax 2003 County Tax 2002 County Tax 2003 County Tax 2003 County Tax 2001, 2002 County Tax [MINUTE Boom BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 10. Scott W. & Amy L. Bonnell 1060 South Hewitt Avenue Washington, PA 15301 District: Canton Township Parcel No.120-010-01-02-0006-00 Total: $97.55 11. Paul D. Kwiecinski & Beryl M. Perry 280 Pleasant Grove Road Prosperity, PA 15329 District: South Franklin Township Parcel No. 590-004-00-00-0008-00 Total: $8.01 12. Paul D. Kwiecinski & Beryl M. Perry 80 Pleasant Grove Road Prosperity, PA 15329 District: South Franklin Township Parcel No. 590-007-00-00-0005-00 Total: $108.19 WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 2003 County Tax 1998,1999 County Tax 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 County Tax 13. Washington Mutual for Edward C. Kasten 2003 County Tax 10 South Jefferson Street, Suite 1600 Roanoke, VA 24011 District: Mt. Pleasant Township Parcel No. 460-020-01-00-0018-00 Total: $135.47 14. Brian & Nicole M. Haschets 2003 County Tax 990 Pennsylvania Avenue California, PA 15419 District: California Borough Parcel No. 080-017-00-03-0005-00 Total: $29.59 15. Adam A. Abbato 2003 County Tax 1443 Yorktown Drive Lawrence, PA 15055 District: Cecil Township Parcel No.140-012-17-00-0009-OOD Total: $349.91 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with Attorney George Anthou for the purpose of conducting title search work on the Western Center property as he was the lowest bidder at the cost of $7,302.00. Moved Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing agreement with Attorney George Anthou. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns — Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request to the Cecil Township officials to consider amending its zoning ordinance to change "residential districts" to a "special district" consistent with the plans being developed by the authority developing the Western Center property project. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing request to Cecil Township officials. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 283 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA There being no further business, Chairman Bevec declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:00 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL 2003 ATTEST: ADMINISTRATOR/CHIEF CLERK 1 1 [J