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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 737 Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, February 5, 2004
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 Larry
Maggi, J. Bracken Burns, Sr. and Diana L. Irey. Also being present: Mary Helicke, Chief Clerk; J. Lynn DeHaven,
Solicitor; Leo Trich, Director of Administration; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Joy Sprowls, Commissioner's
Office; Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Acting Sheriff John Rheel and Todd Hammond; Henry Billingsley, Zion
Baptist Church and President of the Washington NAACP; Robert Branch, American Legion, Post 22; Pete Lorenzo and
Becky Bailey, SEIU representatives; Bill and Betsy West, John Adams, Marcella Dalverny, Ron and Maya Patch, Ruthie
Tattersall, Jerry Seaman, Carl Maggi, Rich Warco, Phil Ames, interested citizens; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Linda Metz,
Observer -Reporter; Casey Gilich, PA Focus, Chris Haines, Herald Standard and Ken McClain, CUTV.
Co -Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Reverend Billingsley led with a prayer.
Mr. Branch led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Co -Chairman Burns entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 736 dated January 15, 2004.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that Minute No. 736 be approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Marcella Delverny of Burgettstown commented on the issue of her property being certified as a "blightened area"
by the Washington County Planning Commission. She stated she would like something in writing from the Washington
County Redevelopment Authority stating her property is not going to be used for the apartment complex project and the
"blightened area" certification removed from her property.
Co -Chairman Burns stated he would contact Mr. Wiencek, of the Redevelopment Authority, today regarding this
issue.
John Adams of Avella commented on good government in Washington County. He expressed the importance of
the Board of Commissioners putting his tax dollars to good use for the purpose of running the county.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for the Disposable Lids for the Washington County
Health Center to Aladdin Temp Rite, Hendersonville, TN. This award is based on the "per unit" cost for an estimated
total of $18,090.
This bid has been reviewed and recommended for award by Gerald Ingalsbe, Dietary Director and the
Purchasing Department. The term of the contract is from February 5, 2004 through January 31, 2005 with the option to
extend for one additional year.
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Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid for the Disposable Lids for the Washington
County Health Center as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented,to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to bid a Maintenance
Contract for the Nurse Call Systems at the Health Center. This contract would be based on time & materials. The total
cost for repairs for the previous year are approximately $10,000.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving authorization to advertise for bids as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to bid two used vans for the
Juvenile Probation Leader Program. The total cost is estimated at approximately $30,000 and 80% is reimbursable by
Department of Public Welfare.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to advertise for bids as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(Co -Chairman Burns noted SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS would be the next order of business.)
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Steve Wiencek of the Redevelopment Authority presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a
Resolution granting preliminary approval to a proposed tax increment district in the City of Washington, designating a
representative to meet with the Redevelopment Authority to discuss said tax increment district and taking related
actions.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing Resolution for the City of Washington.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS (Con't)
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a state contract purchase for the
Domestic Relations Office for a movable shelf filing system for the Family Court Center. This purchase is conditioned
upon final approval by the PA Bureau of Child Support Enforcement and also requesting the Commissioners endorse a
letter to the state approving the expenditure of funds from the Title IV-D Account from Penn Records Systems, Inc.,
Pittsburgh, PA at a total cost of $15,740.
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing state contract purchase for Domestic
Relations.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a state contract purchase for the
Prothonotary's Office for two additional ranges for the office's current file system. This purchase is from Penn
Records Systems, Inc, Pittsburgh PA at a total cost of $10,562.32 to be paid from the Prothonotary's automation
fund.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving foregoing state contract purchase for the Prothonotary's
Office.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - 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.
Elizabeth United Methodist, Elizabeth Kim's Family Day Care, Washington
Lou Ann Le Van, Houston Trudy T. Bristol, Charleroi
Stephanie Zullo, Washington Danielle Raineri, Canonsburg
Jamie Hudachek, Monongahela Audrey Deyell, Washington
Cheryl Stimmell, Washington
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing Child Care Information Services
agreements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to extend the current
leases for office space for the following offices at Millcraft Center through July 31, 2004 at the current monthly rates
which are as follows:
Center.
Adult Probation — 4017 sq. ft. @ $12.66/sq. Ft = $4237.94/month
Hearing Rooms - 2505 sq. ft. @ $13.00/sq. ft. _ $2713.75/month
Divorce Court - 4198 sq. ft. @ $13.50/sq. ft = $4722.75/month
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing lease extensions for offices in the Millcraft
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an extension to the current lease with
Riclor Properties through February 29, 2004 for District Justice Elllis. The current lease was cancelled effective
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January 31, 2004 and the new location is not ready for occupancy. This one month extension is at the same terms and
conditions as the original lease.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the extension to the current lease with Riclor Properties
for District Justice Ellis as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Professional Services Contract with
Penguin Technologies, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA for the Recorder of Deeds. The purpose of the contract is for linking
approximately 10,300 plans/subdivisions and 4,910 state highway maps that have been indexed by the Recorder of Deeds
office to the Landex software. The total cost of this project is estimated at $40,095 and will be funded through the
Recorder of Deeds' Records Improvement Fund and the contract will be for a two year period.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving a Professional Services Contract with Penguin
Technologies, Inc. for the Recorder of Deeds as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement for the Pitney Bowes
Postage Meter for Central Services. The pricing is based on the current contract with the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania at the cost of $82.45/month plus $9.50 for meter resets.
Moved Mrs.Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement for the Pitney Bowes Postage Meter for
Central Services as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a contract allocation adjustment for the
2003-04 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004 for Pressley Ridge to provide Family Based Mental
Health Services to an additional five families. The total amount will increase the annual contract amount from $10,000 to
$20,000. This service is funded entirely with state allocated funds; therefore, no County dollars are required.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the contract allocation adjustment with Pressley Ridge
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the appointment and reappointment of
the following individuals to the Washington County Veterans Advisory Council for terms as listed:
Nick Antonelli appointment - effective through December 31, 2004
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William Caldwell
Thomas Panian
Charles K. Mellars reappointments — effective January 13, 2004 through December 31, 2006
Tom Shade
Robert Johnson
Michael Povich
Michael Kazimer reappointment — effective through December 31, 2005
Greg Lonick
Howard Stefartl reappointments — effective January 13, 2004 through December 31, 2004
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing individuals for reappointment to the
Veterans Advisory Council.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the appointment of John Swiatek and
William Sember to the Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Board for a term effective through August 31, 2005.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing individuals for appointment to the
Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Board.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the appointment of Marjorie D'Antonio
to the Washington County Library System Board for a term effective December 31, 2004.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the appointment of Marjorie D'Antonio to the
Washington County Library System Board as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the appointment of Chris Wheat and
reappointment Bob Tracht to the Washington County Planning Commission Board for a term effective through
December 31, 2007.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing individuals for appointment and
reappointment to the Washington County Planning Commission.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey voted "Yes" to the reappointment of Bob Tracht and "No" to the appointment of Chris Wheat because
he will be replacing Milton Kubik and for the reason the Planning Commission has recommended Mr. Kubik's
reappointment. She pointed out Mr. Kubik was going in as President this year of that board and it also leaves the
Planning Commission Board without representation from the Mon Valley area.
Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the reappointment of Commissioner
Diana Irey to the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance Board of Directors for a term effective through December 31, 2004.
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Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the reappointment of Commissioner Irey to the
Pittsburgh Regional Alliance Board of Directors as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the appointment of Robert Lusk and the
reappointment of William Slosky to the Washington County Conservation District Board for four-year terms effective
through December 31, 2007.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing appointment and reappointment to the
Washington County Conservation District Board.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey voted "Yes" to the reappointment of William Slosky and "No" to the appointment of Robert Lusk
stating she felt he would do a wonderful job but noted she received a letter from Gary Stockum, Director of the
Conservation District Office, suggesting Craig Sweger be reappointed on this board.
Mr. Maggi — Yes.
Mr. Burns — Yes. He noted Mr. Stockum is a member of the staff in the Conservation District Office and it is not
his prerogative to name individuals to the Board; that is the prerogative of the Board of Commissioners.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the renewal of a lease agreement with
Jack Morton and Barbara Campbell for removal of hay in designated areas in Mingo Creek County Park. The County
will receive one round bale of hay for each four bales produced. The terms of the lease shall be for three years, effective
January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2007.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded Mr. Maggi, approving the renewal of the lease agreement with Jack Morton and
Barbara Campbell as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the renewal of an agreement with the
Pennsylvania Trolley Museum to conduct courthouse tours at a cost of $4,000 for the 2004 calendar year. The costs are
to be paid through the Hotel Tax proceeds.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the renewal of an agreement with the Pennsylvania
Trolley Museum as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a PEMA County Emergency Operations
Planning and Training Grant Agreement in the amount of $57,924.00 for the Public Safety Department. This is a pass
through grant from PEMA that requires no county match. The grant will be used to enhance the County emergency
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operations plans and communications with local municipalities.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the PEMA County Emergency Operations Planning and
Training Grant Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with the law firm of
Campbell, Durrant and Beatty for the purpose of Michael Palombo (or associate) to serve as the chief labor attorney for
Washington County. This agreement will be effective February 5, 2004 at the following rates:
Michael Palombo $160/hour
Associate $130/hour
Paralegal $ 85/hour
Miscellaneous reimbursements for
reasonable costs incurred on behalf
of the County
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the agreement with the law firm of Campbell, Durrant
and Beatty for Human Resources as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey — No. Commissioner Irey noted she felt this should have been advertised and a request for proposals
process should have taken place for this service.
Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held on February 4, 2004 immediately following the Agenda Meeting
to discuss personnel and litigation issues.
All County Offices will be closed on February 16, 2004 in observance of President's Day.
SOLICITOR:
Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Maggi, 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. Jeffrey M. Umbel
51 Colvin Road
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Fallowfield Township
Parcel: 320-010-00-00-0059-03
Total: $3,158,65
2. Adeline B. Jones Family Limited Partnership
114 Stratford Drive
McMurray, PA 15317
District: Canonsburg 3rd Ward
Parcel: 520-032-00-01-0003-00
Total: $226.27
3. Mark R. Scalise / Scalise Industries
91 Valley Road
Lawrence, PA 15055
District: Cecil Township
Parcel: 140-012-00-00-0048-18
Total: $275.05
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4. William W. & Christine M. Whiteko
220 Vernon Avenue
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
District: Chartiers Township
Parcel: 170-017-00-00-0022-09
Total: $445.85
5. Lincoln Equipment Co., Inc.
20 Museum Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: Chartiers Township
Parcel: 170-018-02-00-0005-04
Total: $411.37
6. Teodori Enterprises
Box 616
Lawrence, PA 15055
District: Cecil Township
Parcel: 140-012-12-00-0010-00
Total: $366.32
7. Angelo J. & Irma C. Tatano
111 Orchard Avenue
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Canonsburg 3`d Ward
Parcel: 110-003-00-00-0002-00
Total: $501.65
8. ECO Industries, Inc.
1460 Greensburg Road
New Kensington, PA 15068
District: Chartiers Township
Parcel: 170-017-00-00-0022-00
Total: $1,837.29
9. Christine M. Fleming
228 Hooks Lane
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Canonsburg 1" Ward Annex
Parcel: 110-001-10-00-0029-00
Total: $64.70
10. Charleroi Chamber of Commerce
Laurel Development Co.
Post Office Box 472
Latrobe, PA 15650
District: Charleroi Borough
Parcel: 160-011-00-00-0006-00
Total: $2,266.17
11. West McMurray Dev. Inc.
Post Office Box 10360
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel: 520-003-00-00-0061-00
Total: $77.18
12. A & F Real Estate
61 State Route 2040
Bentleyville, PA 15314
District: Bentleyville Borough
Parcel: 040-052-00-04-0004-00
Total: $71.34
13. Keith & Helen E. Baker
4058 Equity Drive
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Franklin Township
Parcel: 590-005-03-03-0018-00
Total: $33.94
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14. John D. & Abigail R. Ploeger 2003 County Tax
206 Bridle Trail
Venetia, PA 15367
District: Peters Township
Parcel: 540-001-02-00-0012-00
Total: $83.63
15. Lereta Corp. for Robert A. Gamble 2002 & 2003 County Tax
Post Office Box 875
Cresson Boulevard
Oaks, PA 19456
District: New Eagle Borough
Parcel: 480-008-00-01-0009-00
Total: $231.12
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Co -Chairman Burns declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
10:30 a.m.
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