HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 770 - 6-23-2005 - COMMISSIONERMinute No. 770
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, June 23, 2005
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 Bracken
Burns, Larry Maggi and Diana L. Irey, who was present via conference call. Also being present: Mary Helicke, Chief
Clerk; Lynn DeHaven, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Joy Sprowls, Sue Orrick and Joann Metz,
Commissioners Office; Captain Todd Hammond, Sheriffs Office; Tim Kimmel, Director of Human Services; Melanie
Finney, Planning Commission; Reverend Keith Lohr, West Washington United Methodist Church; Donald Shipley,
American Legion; Dan Briner and Don Cortese, Information Technology; Marcella Dalverny, Harry Sabatasse, Fred
Fleet, John Adams, Carl Maggi, Dave Blose and A. J. Sorenson, interested citizens; Jim Jefferson and Emily Catalone,
WJPA and Barbara Miller, Observer -Reporter.
Co -Chairman Burns called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m.
Reverend Lohr led the meeting with a prayer.
Mr. Shipley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Co -Chairman Burns entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 769 dated June 9, 2005.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving Minute No. 769 as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Burns — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
None
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Fred Fleet, of Washington, again expressed his concerns regarding the issue of eminent domain and stated
the Redevelopment Authority is trying to seize his property and this is illegal. He noted he is contacting the Black
Caucus and ACLU to look into this illegal action. Mr. Fleet pointed out it is a disgrace what the Authority is doing to
the poor and elderly citizens of the county.
John Adams, of Avella, commented on an article he read in the O-R regarding Commissioner Burns attending a
CCAP conference in Hawaii. He stated this is not necessary. Mr. Adams also stated the there is a tight budget and the
country is at war.
Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, again asked when the Board will take action to stop the elected officials pay
raises. He pointed out there should be more media coverage on this matter; the media is not reporting the issue on
their front pages.
Carl Maggi, of Claysville, greeted the Board and audience with a cheery "Hello". He told the news media to
"keep up the good work".
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OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board reject all bids for the Solar Equipment as there is not enough grant
money for the project.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, to reject all the bids for the Solar Equipment as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for the printed forms as follows:
Section I — awarded in total to Master's Ink, Canonsburg PA
Section II — to be awarded per item to the following vendors:
Ad Forms L.L.C., Donora PA
Cane Print Solutions, Atlasburg PA
Five Thousand Forms, Fogelsville, PA
Harper Printing Service, Pittsburgh PA
Progressive Forms & Label Systems, Inc., Harrisburg PA
This bid has been awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. The
printed forms bid will be effective July 1, 2005 through September 6, 2006. The yearly cost is approximately $50,000.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the printed forms bid as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for the Chain Link Fence Replacements at the
Washington County Fairgrounds to Gregg, Inc., Canonsburg, PA in the amount of $13,000. This work is due to damage
caused by floods and it is being paid from funds received from FEMA.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the bid for the Chain Link Fence Replacement at the
Washington County Fairgrounds as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DeHaven recommended the Board award the bid for meat items for the Correctional Facility and Health
Center to the following vendors based on the "per unit" cost submitted in their bid proposals:
Gordon Food Service, Grand Rapids, MI
Green Valley Packing, Claysville, PA
Sysco Food Service of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh PA
This bid will be effective August 1, 2005 through November 30, 2005 at a cost of approximately $34,000.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the foregoing bid for meat.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor DeHaven recommend the Board award the bid for award for the Sawhill Covered Bridge No. 23 to Lone
Pine Construction, Inc., Bentleyville, PA 15314 in the amount of $486,441.95. This award is based on final approval from
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and was the only bid received.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the bid for the Sawhill Covered Bridge No. 23 project 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 a Resolution approving the Plan
Revisions and Amendments to the Community Block Grant Program which is part of Washington County's
Consolidated Action Plan.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Resolution.
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 agility agreement with PADOT to
reconstruct the access road to Shelter #10/observatory area at Mingo Creek County Park. The County will prepare the
road and purchase materials. PADOT will complete the paving. The costs will be paid through FEMA funds received
for damages incurred after Hurricane Ivan and through the Hotel Tax Grant.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving an agility agreement with PADOT for the access road
to Shelter #10 at Mingo Creek County Park.
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 temporary license agreement with The
Arbenz Company in for reconstruction of the Mid Wheeling #4, Mays Covered Bridge in Donegal Township. The
license has been donated by the property owner and the County will hold the property owner harmless and restore all
property to original condition upon completion of the bridge.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the temporary license agreement with The Arbenz
Company 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 two task orders under the open end
agreement for construction inspection with GAI Consultants, Inc.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Pigeon #2
Buffalo #23
Mid Wheeling #1.
Mid Wheeling #4
Cross Creek #20
$140,055.48 (specific rate)
56,081.10
47,326.60
47,326.60
73,532.90
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the task orders with GAI Consultants, Inc. 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 agreements with the following providers
for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006 to provide homeless services through the Emergency Shelter Grant. No
County funds are requested.
AGENCY AMOUNT
Try Again Homes, Inc.
Transitional Housing for MISA Young Adults $ 2,300
Connect, Inc.
Family Shelter $44,515
Transitional Housing $53,420
Washington Women's Shelter
Transitional Housing for DV Victims $11,219
Emergency Shelter Services $28,769
SW PA American Red Cross
Homeless Prevention $36,600
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Shelter Services $ 4,840
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing provider agreements for Duman Services
through the Emergency Shelter Grant.
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.
Lory J. Worthington, Belle Vernon
Susan R. Hickman, Masontown
Susanne Johnson, Donora
Tiffany A. McKinney, Washington
Phyllis F. Cushenberry, Washington
Susan L. Miller, Coraopolis
Linda B. Reddick, Pittsburgh
Loraine D. Lusk, Eighty -Four
Tia L. Wolfe, Vestaburg
Kimberly R. Tedrow, Venetia
Debra L. Brooks, Washington
Edwin J. Love, Donora
Cheryl A. Tyree, Donora
Kids World, Inc., Lawrence
Highland School, Inc., Marianna
Betty J. Fehl, McDonald
Marianne Keefer, McMurray
Jody Vanvarenberg, Washington
Sandra S. Jones, Claysville
Dawn Dolan-Lanman, Coal Center
Angela H. Kostelansky, Charleroi
Deanna L. Saut, Claysville
Mary Jo Garbart and Sonya Smith, Donora
Patricia L. Romano, Houston
Giorgina E. Stasiowski, Canonsburg
Sharon D. Light -Foot Dyson, Washington
Lorry J. Jankowski, Canonsburg
Valerie Lowe, Canonsburg
Extended Day Services, Venetia
Extended Day Services, McMurray
Extended Day Services, McMurray
Roberta Adams, Finleyville
Jill C. Miles, Eighty -Four
Patricia A. McFaddin, Charleroi
Patricia A. McFaddin, North Charleroi
Precious Years Inc., Hickory
Kidzville Learning and Child Care Center, Inc., Canonsburg
World of Wonders Day Care Center, Inc., Canonsburg
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Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, 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 an agreement with Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development in the amount of $110,000 for comprehensive
Essential and Homeless Prevention services for Washington, Greene, Fayette and Somerset Counties. The period of this
contract will begin June 1, 2005 and end May 31, 2007.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development for Human Services Department.
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 Department of
Public Welfare in the amount of $567,454 for the HSDF Program for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. No
County dollars are required.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with the Department of Public Welfare
for the HSDF Program 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 following Annual Provider Contracts
for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program. The total amount
of these contracts is $19,054,958, including a County Match of $199,590.
AGENCY
Achieva/Compro
Alternative Residential Services
AMI, Inc.
ARC Human Services, Inc.
Centerville Clinics
Brady, Robert
Dichter, Dr. Howard
Diversified Human Services
Greene ARC
Just Life
Lifesteps
Mental Health Association
Psychiatric Care Systems, Inc.
Residential Recovery Services
Sharp Visions
Spectrum
Transitional Employment Consultants
Try Again Homes
AMOUNT REQUESTED
$
12,474
$
3,161,594
$
220,000
$
4,424,494
$
537,000
$
25,000
$
90,000
$1,352,290
$
450,269
$
52,152
$1,798,123
$1,462,020
$
166,000
$
339,000
$
585,780
$
115,000
$
160,000
$
40,000
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Washington Communities
Total
$ 2,634,762
$1.426.000
$19,054,958
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Mental Health/Mental Retardation
Program provider 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 an agreement with the following
Purchase of Service Providers for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 for Children and Youth Services.
PROVIDER
Allencrest Juvenile Detention Center
Gannondale
Spectrum Family Network
Youth Services Agency -Camp Adams
Adelphoi Village, Inc.
AMOUNT
$ 180 per diem/per child
$ 100,000
$ 42,000
$ 128,000
$3,600,000
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Purchase of Service Provider agreements for
Children and Youth 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 legal services contracts with the following
individuals for Fiscal Year 2005-2006, effective July 1, 2005 for Children and Youth Services.
Jason Walsh to provide legal services to Washington County Children and Youth in all
matters pertaining to Juvenile Court for a sum not to exceed $37,131.50 to be paid at a
monthly rate of $3,094.30 for eleven months and $3,094.20 for the twelfth and final month.
Frank C. Kocevar, Esquire to provide legal services/counsel to dependent children for
which a Juvenile hearing is scheduled for a sum not in excess of $30,000 to be paid at a
rate of $2,500 per month.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Legal Services Contracts for Children and
Youth Services.
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 U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development to provide and manage a local Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
for fiscal year 2005-2006. The amount of the agreement is for $85,478 with HSDF providing the match. No County
dollars are required.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development for the Human Services Department.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the payment of approximately $24,775 to
Schulteis Electric, Latrobe, PA for the electrical repairs at the Washington County Fairgrounds. This will be on a time
and material basis in accordance with the Electrical Bid contract.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the payment to Schulteis Electric, Inc. for electrical
repairs at the Washington County Fairgrounds 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 amendment to the existing skilled
nursing facility agreement with Health American, et al for the Washington County Health Center. This amendment will
expand the Health Center's ability to bill their beneficiaries for certain outpatient procedures and will provide additional
revenue for the facility.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the amendment to the existing skilled nursing facility
agreement with Health American et al. 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 purchase of the following computer
hardware for Children and Youth Services:
1 HP LaserJet printer 2430N
1 HP LaserJet 4250n printer
2 Gateway laptops
26 Gateway PC's
$ 740
$740
$1,272.45
$1,272
$1,310 each
$2,620
$1,247 each
$32.422
$37,054
Funding is provided by the Children and Youth FY04/05 Information Technology Grant and the County share
will be $8,350.00. This grant allows the purchase of one PC per CYS employee for a total of 85 certified positions with
replacement every three years.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing computer hardware purchase for the
Children and Youth Services Office.
Roll call vote taken:
Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Maggi — Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held on June 22, 2005 immediately following the Agenda Meeting as
an information session related to personnel, and labor relations and real estate issues and litigation
involving the Veterans Cemetery.
All County Offices will be closed on Monday, July 4t' in observance of the holiday.
The next meeting of the Board of Commissioners will be held on Wednesday, July 13`h at 2:00 p.m.
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Solicitor DeHaven presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds.
Moved by Mr. Maggi, 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. First American
8435 Stemmons Freeway
Dallas, TX 75247
District: Centerville V Ward
Parcel No.151-010-00-00-0028-00
Total amount: $117.53
2. Timothy J & Carol A. Andy
598 Arthurs Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: Chartiers Township
Parcel No. 170-015-00-00-005-04
Total amount: $346.54
3. Jeffrey K. & Jacqueline Murphy
186 Vance. Station Road
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Strabane Township
Parcel No. 600-006-05-01-0003-00
Total amount: $25.65
4. Tami Dire
23 Browntown Road
Avella, PA 15312
District: Cross Creek Township
Parcel No. 210-011-05-01-0006-00
Total amount: $49.34
5. J. Gregory Tarr & M. Docchio
115 Fairway Landings Drive
Canonsburg, PA 15317
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-010-03-00-0008-03
Total amount: $91.27
6. Jeffrey C. & Jennifer Bricker
290 Floral Hill Drive
Washington, PA 15301
District: South Strabane Township
Parcel No. 600-007-13-00-0002-00
Total amount: $136.04
7. Robert D. & Dorothy J. Schultz
18 Creekside Drive
Lawrence, PA 15055
District: Cecil Township
Parcel No. 140-012-04-00-0013-00
Total amount: $124.50
8. Mon Valley Credit Union for
Frank A & Victoria M. Suppa
P.O. Box 189
Allenport, PA 15412
District: Fallowfield Township
Parcel No. 320-006-03-02-0007-00
Total amount: $62.29
9. Pittsburgh National Bank
620 Liberty Avenue, Third Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
District: Monongahela 2"a Ward
Parcel No. 430-005-00-02-0001-00
Total amount: $1,014.50
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10.
Daniel S., Ronald B. & Donna Matianski
2005 County Tax
20 Albert Avenue
Monongahela, PA 15063
District: Fallowfield Township
Parcel No. 320-006-05-0004-00
Total amount: $3.83
11.
Bruce R. & Sherry L. Varner
2005 County Tax
810 Lake Road
Claysville, PA 15323
District: Donegal Township
Parcel No. 230-021-00-00-0004-00
Total amount: $57.86
12.
Beth Israel Non Profit Corp.
2005 County Tax
265 North Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washington 6 h Ward
Parcel No. 760-004-00-02-0014-00
Total amount: $313.22
13.
Charles L. & Patricia Tupta
2005 County Tax
22 Washington Avenue
Hickory, PA 15340
District: Mt. Pleasant Township
Parcel No. 460-008-00-00-0035-05
Total amount: $6.69
14.
Halcie D. & Dorothy Durbin
2005 County Tax
P.O. Box 103
298 Route 40 W
West Alexander, PA 15376
District: Donegal Township
Parcel No. 230-007-00-00-0029-00
Total amount: $56.90
15.
Floyd W. Kress
2005 County Tax
10 Kress Lane
McDonald, PA 15057
District: Mt. Pleasant Township
Parcel No. 460-020-05-00-0006-00
Total amount: $87.71
16.
CVL Partners LP
2005 County Tax
P.O. Box 273
Adasburg, PA 15004
District: Mt. Pleasant Township
Parcel No. 460-015-01-00-0024-00
Total.amount: $27.26
17.
Gerald & Judith Elaine Lee
2005 County Tax
114 Locust Road
Coal Center, PA 15423
District: West Pike Run Township
Parcel No. 700-00100-00-0036-01
Total amount: $397.95
18.
March Ann Mazor & T L Crowe
2004 County Tax
9 Reynolds Lane
West Alexander, PA 15376
District: Donegal Township
Parcel No. 230-004-00-00-0029-01
Total amount: $173.35
19.
Land America
2004 County Tax
4910 River Grade Road, Suite 301
Irwindale, CA 91706
District: Midway Borough
Parcel No. 410-007-00-01-0006-00
Total amount: $158.95
20. Roger A. & Mollie A. Hanning 2005 County Tax
29 S. Liberty Street
West Alexander, PA 15376
District: West Finley Township
Parcel No. 680-005-00=00-0043-05
Total amount: $81.79
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
10:35 a.m.
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