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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Larry
Maggi, Bracken Burns and Diana L. Irey. Also being present: Mary Helicke, Chief Clerk; Scott Fergus, Director of
Administration; Lynn DeHaven, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Joy Sprowls, Commissioners Office;
Sheriff John Rheel and Captain Todd Hammond, Sheriffs Office; Vincent Ley, Planning Commission; John Lindley,
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; Bob Sepesy, Marine Corps League; Bob Harms, Mental Health/Mental
Retardation; Bill McGowan, Director of Redevelopment Authority; Betsy Dane and Lisa Wood, Crime Victim Witness
Program; Susan Priest, Washington County Library System; Harry Sabatasse, Marcella Dalverny, David Bober, Carl
Maggi, John Adams, A.J. Sorenson, Manuel Yocolano, Wally Franzaglio, Rich Warco, Phil Ames and Jerry Seaman,
interested citizens; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Barbara Miller, Observer -Reporter, Emily Ebelin, PA Focus.
Co -Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m.
Mr. Lindley led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Sepesy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Co-Chainnan Maggi entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 763 dated March 10, 2005.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving Minute No. 763 as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring April 10-16, 2005 as "National Library Week" in Washington
County.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Priest accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Board for their continued support. She also presented to
the Board the quarterly and annual report of the library system. She mentioned new programs and the accessibility of
new sites that are offered to citizens of the county through the library system on the intemeL
The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring April 10-16, 2005 as "Crime Victims Rights Week" in
Washington County.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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victims of crime.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, reminded the public of the misappropriation of county funds that will be spent
for elected officials receiving a pay raise.
Phil Ames, of Scenery Hill, made various comments including "God Bless America".
David Bober, of Canonsburg, commented on the tax -increment financing for the proposed Victory Centre in
South Strabane Township. He stated the county does not need upscale factory outlets but instead we should build
plants with TIF money for the betterment of Washington County.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for Meat for the Health Center and Correctional
Facility to the following vendors based on their per unit cost submitted in their bid proposal:
Green Valley Packing, Claysville PA
Gordon Food Service, Grand Rapids MI
Sysco Food Service, Harmony PA
US Food Service, Altoona, PA
This bid is effective April 1, 2005 through July 31, 2005 at approximately $33,000 per month.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the foregoing bid for meat.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for Medical Supplies to the following vendors based
on the "per unit" cost submitted in their bid proposals:
Ameriderm Laboratories LTD, Paterson NJ
The Burrows Company, Wheeling IL.
Dermarite Industries, LLC,
EHOB, Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46222
Gaymar Industries, Orchard Park NY
Medcare Equipment Co., Greensburg PA 15601
Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein IL
Mercy Surgical Dressing Group Inc., McMurray PA
Moore Medical Corporation, New Britain CT
Paper Products Co., Inc., Pittsburgh PA
Tri-State Hospital Supply Co., Jeannette PA
Twin Medical Co., Ephrata PA 17522
This bid will be is effective April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006. The yearly cost is approximately $323,000.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the bid for medical supplies for Washington County as per
above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Bus Sales of Pittsburg, PA. This is for a 1997 Ford Shuttle Bus in the amount of $16,000.00 and is the lowest bid
received.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the foregoing bid for a used bus to Blue Bird Bus Sales.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended. the Board approve an extension to the bid for Gloves to the following vendors
through April 30, 2006:
Druzak Medical, Ambridge, PA
Moore Medical Corp., New Britain CT
McKesson Medical Surgical, Golden Valley, MN
This extension is in accordance with the original bid. The yearly cost is approximately $25,000.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the extension to the bid for gloves as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval expenditures for the Peer Jury Annual
Recognition Picnic in the amount of $1,390.00 to be held on May 12, 2005. This expenditure is included in the Juvenile
Probation budget.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing expenditures for the Juvenile Probation
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to Board for their consideration and approval the submission of the 9-1-1 Wireless Plan
which will enable Washington County to purchase equipment to geographically locate cellular or wireless telephone
callers.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the submission of the 9-1-1 Wireless Plan as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with the South Franklin
Fire Department to provide inspection services at the Washington County Airport for an annual payment of $1,000 for
years 2005 and 2006.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with the South Franklin Fire Department
as per above.
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Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania,
Inc. to allow for the installation and maintenance for an underground telephone line across a portion of Mingo Park to
provide telephone access to the Observatory for the Amateur Astronomers Association.
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc. as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the continuation of the STOP Grant with
the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. This grant in the amount of $93,744 is for the period of
July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. A soft match of $15,624 is required and a cash match of $15,624 is requested but not
required.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the continuation of the STOP Grant as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a six month extension for the Elderly
Abuse Grant with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. The period of the grant will now be from
January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2005.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the extension for the Elderly Abuse Grant as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - 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.
Nichole Clouston, Atlasburg
Kandice M. Harrison, Claysville
Helen M. Newton, Washington
Kathleen Maloy, Washington
Cassandra L. Campbell, Washington
Dolores Anthony, Monongahela
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Child Care Information Services
agreements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
funds are required.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Mental Health/Mental Retardation allocation
adjustments as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with the Valley
Independent for the advertising of the Washington County Health Center in the Senior Times. The cost of the
advertising is $129 per month.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing agreement with the Valley Independent
newspaper.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a renewal agreement with'Apple Mobile
Medical of Ellwood City for the Public Safety Department. This agreement will provide "On -Site" mobile occupational
health services for the Haz-Mat team members. Also, all staff members are required to have a DOT certified physical for
their commercial driver's license. The cost for the physical is $212/person and currently there are 27-35 individuals
having the exam. This agreement would be effective April 1, 2005 through December 31, 2006.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the renewal agreement with Apple Mobile Medical as
per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with Astorino, Pittsburgh,
PA for the purpose of developing and planning the renovation of the Courthouse for a new courtroom and offices. This
agreement is in the amount of $40,000 and is based upon the approval of the terms and conditions of the contract by the
solicitor.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Astorino of Pittsburgh as per above.
Roll call vote taken: .
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Second Chance Vests for the Sheriffs Office. This purchase will be from state contract from Markl Supply at the unit
cost of $349 for a total cost of approximately $10,470 (depending on the quantity needed).
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the purchase of Second Chance Vests for the Sheriff's
Office as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a change to the current contract for cell
phones from Verizon to Cingular/AT&T at the rate of $8.50/month plus 11 cents per minute and unlimited mobile to
mobile. This will also include four Blackberries for voice and data communication at the cost of approximately
$93/month each for unlimited data, unlimited mobile to mobile and 470 voice minutes per month.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the change to the current contract for cell phones and the
addition of four Blackberries as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the adoption of a Resolution to sell one
used generator, a copier and mail machine classified as surplus personal property. The sole value is estimated at less
than $1,000. Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Department.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Resolution.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held on March 23, 2005 immediately following the Agenda Meeting as
an information session related to personnel and labor relations issues.
All County Offices will be closed on Friday, March 25, in observance of Good Friday.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, 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. Randall & Rebecca Myers 2005 County Tax
252 Justabout Road
Venetia, PA 15367
District: Peters Township
Parcel: 540-008-20-00- 0008- 02
Total: $43.97
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2005 County Tax �I
293 Fremont Road
Charleroi, PA 15022
District Charleroi-Fallowfield Township
Parcel: 320- 008- 02- 02- 0006- 00
Total: $121.91
3. Mark & Sandra Lee Steele
2003 County Tax
35 Blueberry Lane
Cecil, PA 15321
District: Cecil Township
Parcel: 140- 007- 03- 01- 0009- 00
Total: $325.13
4. Christian & Missionary Alliance Church
2005 County Tax
17 East Walnut Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Amwell
Parcel: 020-001-00-00-0011-15
Total: $1.57
5. Peters Township
2005 County Tax
610 East McMurray Road
McMurray, PA 15317
District: Peters Township
Parcel: 540- 009- 07- 00- 0029- 00
Total: $54.13
6. Brimar Associates
2005 County Tax
Post Office Box 62
Meadowlands, PA 15347
District: 5' Ward City of Washington
Parcel: 750-017-00-00-0011-00
Total: $173.19
7. Mark & Linda Nesto
2005 County Tax
Post Office Box 258
Richeyville, PA 15358
District~ Centerville Borough 1st Ward
Parcel: 151- 010- 00- 00- 0001- 00
Total: $241.97
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Co -Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
10:55 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL
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