HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 768 - 5-26-2005 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BoOK 589
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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Maggi, Bracken Burns. Absent being: Commissioner Diana L. Irey, who was out of town. Also being present: Scott
Fergus, Director of Administration; Mary Helicke, Chief Clerk; Lynn DeHaven, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Administrative
Assistant; joy Sprowls and Joann Metz, Commissioners Office; Sheriff John Rheel and Captain Todd Hammond,
Sheriff's Office; Lisa Cessna, Vickie Bryan and Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Tim Kimmel, Director of
Human Services; Jeff Felton, CYS Director; Bob Harms, MH/MR Director, Aggie Scranton, Human Resources; Pastor
Lary Leonard, Park Avenue Baptist Church; Dave Blose, Forty and Eight; Kathleen Row and Lee Rutledge-Falcione,
Washington County Health Partners; Telford Thomas, CEO of The Washington Hospital; Dr. Laughry, Avella School
District; Trisha Craig and JillJacoby, Fort Cherry School District; Dr. Robert Freado, McMurray Elementary School;
Thomas Theodore, Scott Chambers and Edward Yorke, Canon -McMillan School District; Dr. John Springston, Yvonne
Weaver, David Rankin and Charles McCrerey, Trinity School District; a number of students who participated in the
"Break Free" visual arts contest; Marcella Dalvemy, Harry Sabatasse, Fred Fleet, Phil Ames, John Adams, Carl Maggi,
Peter West, Jerry Seaman, A. J. Sorenson, Edward Kovack, interested citizens; Jim Jefferson, WJPA and Barbara Miller,
Observer -Reporter.
Co -Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Leonard led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Blose led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Co -Chairman Maggi entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 767 dated May 12, 2005.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving4inute No. 767 as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr.Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners presented certificates of recognition to various school districts for distinguished
achievements on the 2004 PSSA Tests scores.
The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring May 26, 2005, as "No Tobacco Day" in Washington County.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Row and Ms. Rutledge-Falcione accepted the Proclamation and thanked the Board for their support in this
very important issue with the youth of Washington County.
The Commissioners presented certificates of congratulations to students who won first, second and third places
in the "Break Free Program" in the visual arts contest.
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Co -Chairman Burns commented on the matter of keeping the work force healthy and noted the Board of
Commissioners had a desire to put a committee together to develop a county wellness program to promote wellness in
the work force by inviting each of the hospitals in the area to give presentations of what programs would be available to
county employees. He noted the Board was very impressed with The Washington Hospital presentation.;
Mr. Telford Thomas, of The Washington Hospital, stated the voluntary employee health program,,at The
Washington Hospital offers a number of services including free health screenings and health -risk assessment, weight
and abdominal girth, blood pressure, fasting cholesterol and blood pressure along with other testing services. He noted
these services will be provided at not cost to the County.
The Board of Commissioners thanked Mr. Thomas for his time and comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Fred Fleet, of Washington, again expressed his concerns regarding the issue of eminent domain and stated
Washington and Jefferson does not want to take his property but the Redevelopment Authority is trying to seize his
property. He stressed that this action by the Redevelopment Authority should be illegal.
John Adams, of Avella, stated that the Commissioners are spending taxpayer's money foolishly.
Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, again questioned the Board when action would be taken to stop the elected
officials' pay raises.
Carl Maggi, of Claysville, stated he would like to thank the Board for hiring a dedicated Veteran's Director and he
also made comments regarding certain citizens making public comments against the Board of Commissioners, who he
feels work hard and do many good things for the County of Washington. Mr. Maggi noted some people have not earned
their right to speak against government because they did not perform military service.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an ordinance adopting an interest rate
management plan with respect to Washington County's outstanding general obligation bonds, series of 2002 and
awarding, by private negotiated sale, a qualified interest rate management agreement with respect to the same;
covenanting to make payments required under such agreement; covenanting to budget and appropriate the periodic
scheduled amounts due there under and pledging the County's full faith, credit and taxing power to the payment of such
periodic payments; limiting the total and annual notional amounts and dates and maximum annual interest rates on the
agreement; providing for termination of the agreement and covenanting to budget for termination payments;
authorizing appropriate officers to take actions in connection with the award and execution of the qualified interest rate
management agreement.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing ordinance adopting an interest rate
management plan.
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Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for Industrial Commodities to W.W. Grainger, Inc,
Pittsburgh, PA at 10% off Grainger Catalog "each" price. This contract is effective June 1, 2005 through May 31,
2007 with the option to renew for an additional two year period. The total yearly cost is approximately$10,000.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the bid for Industrial Commodities as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for Kitchen and Housekeeping Supplies for the Aging
Services to the following vendors based on their per unit cost as submitted in their bid proposals.
Allegheny Supply, Duncanville PA
Curran Taylor, Inc., Canonsburg PA
Janitor's Supply Co., Smock PA
Jack Frye Sales & Service, Clairton PA
Liberty Distributors, Inc., Triadelphia VN
All items have been awarded to the lowest bidder. This bid will be in effect from July 1, 2005 thru June 30, 2006.
Some items may need to be re -bid. The total yearly cost is approximately $40,000.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, awarding the bid for kitchen and housekeeping supplies as per
above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board reject all bids received for Natural Gas. Three bids were received
and none of the bidders met the specification.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, to reject all bids for Natural Gas as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board authorizes the extension of the bid for the Electrical & Data on a
time and material basis to the following vendors:
T.S.B. Inc. d/b/a Schulteis Electric, Latrobe, PA- Electrical@ $56.50/hr. regular, $84.75/ overtime
North Star Communications, Inc., Cecil, PA - Data @ $30/hr regular, $36/hr./overtime
The extension is effective June 3, 2005 through June 2, 2006 with the option through June 2, 2007.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, authorizing the extension of the bid for the electrical and data
wiring as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS (Con't)
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the submission of a letter to the
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation concurring that the Washington County Fairgrounds primary use is for
commercial purposes (e.g. annual agricultural fair, trade shows, equestrian events, hobby and craft shows) rather than
recreation to satisfy federal section 4-f requirements associated with the replacement of the Arden Bridge, on SR 4049
adjacent to the fairgrounds.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing letter to the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of a Deed of Easement granted to
Washington County by the Ringgold School District for a consideration of $850 to construct and maintain a new bridge
(Pigeon Creek # 2) for Wall Street in Monongahela.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Deed of Easement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to bid the reconstruction of
the Shelter 10 road in Mingo Creek Park. Originally work was to be completed by PADOT through an agility agreement;
however, delays by PADOT render it necessary to bid the work to meet the July 30, 2005 dedication of the Observatory.
Costs will be paid by a hotel tax grant and FEMA funds received.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving authorization to bid the reconstruction of the Shelter 10
road as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with The Washington
Hospital to develop an Employee Health Promotion Program for Washington County employees, effective June 1, 2005.
No County funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing agreement with The Washington
Hospital for an Employee Health Promotion Program for county employees.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving foregoing lease agreements with Washington Park and
Burgettstown High School for the LEADER Program.
Roll call vote taken:
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.
John Whiteman, Washington
Alberta A. Brigich, Canonsburg
Peyton Justice III, Washington
Gregory E. Gamble, Canonsburg
Michael J. Moyle, Washington
Amy Altemara, Donora
Alicia T. Motyl, Lawrence
Tosha N. Johnson, Washington
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing Child Care Information Services
agreements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval addendums to the following providers to
increase the original contract amounts for the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005 for Human Services. No
additional County funds are required.
Increase amount Revised amount
Southwestern PA Human Services
Provide homemaker services to eligible residents $1,500 $ 5,500
Greater Washington County Food Bank
Provide recruitment & training to Food Bank volunteers $5,000 $15,000
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing addendums for providers for Human
Services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval to ratify the proposal for a Self
Determination Readiness Grant for 2005-2006 with CCAP for Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office. The amount of
the grant request is for $24,500 and requires no matching County or cash funds.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the ratification to the proposal for a Self Determination
Readiness Grant for Mental Health/Mental Retardation as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi -Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Amendment # 3 to the 2004-2006 contract
with Value Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania to permit an increase in the medical claims share of the total capitation
from 82.5% to 83.26%. The total dollar amount included with the transfer for 2005 is $173,645, effective May 1, 2005. No
County funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving Amendment # 3 to the 2004-2006 contract with Value
Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, Department of Agriculture for the State Food Purchase Program. The contract period will be a total of
five years beginning July 1, 2005, and terminating June 30, 2010. The contract amount is still pending approval of the
budget; however, no County funds will be involved.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the agreement with the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, Department of Agriculture for the State Food Purchase Program as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the payment of $33,023 to Sungard
Pentamation, Inc., Chicago. Ill. (Proforma) for software support and maintenance for the County's fund accounting
system.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the payment to Sungard Pentamation, Inc. as per
above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a contract with Shipley Energy Company,
York, PA, our current supplier, for the natural gas supply to Washington County at the cost of Nymex + basis at time of
contract signing which is currently $7.79 per DTH at the City Gate of Columbia. This is for three month period and
the contract can be negotiated and renewed at each anniversary date until June 30, 2007 by mutual agreement of both
parties. The County reserves the right to cancel this contract at any time with a thirty (30) day written notice.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing contract with Shipley Energy Company
for natural gas supply to the County.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
phones from Cingular/AT&T at the rate of $8.50/month plus 11 cents per minute and unlimited mobile to mobile for
Children and Youth Services.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the purchase of three additional cell phones for
Children and Youth Services as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carved unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a travel request for Randy Jackson of the
Adult Probation Office to attend the Annual Drug Court Training Conference in Orlando, Florida scheduled June 9- 12,
2005. The estimated costs are $1,468.42.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the travel request for Randy Jackson as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the annual Act 147 Radiation Emergency
Response Fund Grant for fiscal year 2005-2006 for the Public Safety Department in the total amount of $7,016. No
County funds are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the annual Act 147 Radiation Emergency Response
Fund Grant as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Emergency Performance Grant
Program (Annual Statement of Work) for the Public Safety Department for federal fiscal year 2005.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the foregoing Emergency Performance Grant Program.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Act 165 Hazardous Material Response
Fund Grant agreement for the Public Safety Department for the period July 1, 2005 to June 30,2 006. No County funds
are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Maggi, approving the Act 165 Hazardous Material Response Fund Grant
agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held on May 25, 2005 immediately following the Agenda Meeting as
an information session related to personnel and labor relations issues and real estate issues.
All County Offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2005 in observance of Memorial Day.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mr. Burns, 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. LandAmerica 2005 County Tax
4910 Rivergrade Road
Irwindale, CA 91706
District: Union Township
Parcel No: 640-003-03-03-0013-00
Total amount: $229.33
2. Canonsburg U P Church 2005 County Tax
112 W Pike Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Canonsburg 2' Ward
Parcel No. 100-006-00-02-0018-00
Total amount: $61.68
3. Canonsburg U P Church 2005 County Tax
1112 W Pike Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Canonsburg 2nd Ward
Parcel No. 100-006-00-02-0017-00
Total amount: $224.61
4. Canonsburg U P Church 2005 County Tax
112 W Pike Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Canonsburg 2nd Ward
Parcel No. 100-006-00-02-0016-00
Total amount: $185.73
5. Victor W. & Dorothy M. Moyer 2005 County Tax
944 Maiden Street, P.O. Box 141
Beallsville, PA 15313
District: Beallsville Borough
Parcel No. 030-011-00-00-0002-01
Total amount: $131.79
6. Denise A. Haught 2005 County Tax
17 Mingo Circle
Finleyville, PA 15332
District: Union Township
Parcel No. 640-011-00-00-0012-00
Total amount: $253.17
7. Eppie & Teresa Petronka 2005 County Tax
1297 Wilna Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Chartiers Township
Parcel No. 170-020-00-00-0009-00
Total amount: $336.55
8. Charles D. & Lynn M. Rose 2000 and 2005 County Tax
43485 Dodaro Drive
Temecula, CA 92592
District: Union Township
Parcel No. 640-010-12-00-0008-00
Total amount: $988.04
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9. LandAmerica
19321C US 19 N, Suite 602
Clearwater, FL 33764
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel No. 520- 011- 06- 00- 0003- 00
Total amount: $193.72
10. Laurel S Bank for Matthew & Lynne L. Panich
363 Butler Sheet
Pittsburgh, PA 15223
District: Chartiers Township
Parcel No. 170-016-08-01-0001-01
Total amount: $4.44
11. Kevin & Heather Hines
159 Trotwood Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel No. 520-011-05-00-0032-00
Total amount: $82.49
12. National City Mortgage
4910 Rivergrade Road
Irwindale, CA 91706
District: Union Township
Parcel No. 640-010-05-02-0005-00
Total amount: $694.38
13. Thomas & Martha Greaves
647 Old Birch Road
West Alexander, PA 16376
District: West Finely Township
Parcel No. 680-005-00-00-0004-06
Total amount: $20.28
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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There being no further business, Co -Chairman Maggi declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
11:25 a.m.
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