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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 771 - 7-13-2005 - COMMISSIONER1 M I N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 771 Washington, PA, July 13, 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, Sheriff's 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 Dalvemy, Harry Sabatasse, Fred Fleet, John Adams, Carl Maggi, interested citizens; Jim Jefferson,WJPA and Barbara Miller, Observer -Reporter. Co -Chairman Maggi called the meeting to order at approximately 2:00 p.m. Father Czemerda led the meeting with a prayer. Mr. Cecchini led the Pledge of Allegiance. Co -Chairman Maggi entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 770 dated July 23, 2005. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving Minute No. 770 as written. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Commissioners presented a Certificate of Congratulations to Stephanie Paluda, who participated in the State Police Youth Week and won the Elmer Hafer Award based on her essay and experience at the camp. camp. Ms. Paluda thanked the Board for the certificate and read her winning essay to the audience. The Commissioners presented certificates of congratulations to participants of the State Police Youth Week The young participates thanked the Board for this recognition and made comments regarding their personal experiences at the youth camp. The Commissioners presented a certificate of recognition to Donald Ross of the Drug Task Force for his recent retirement from Washington County. Mr. Petro, of the District Attorney's Office, introduced Mr. Ross and made comments regarding the dedicated and loyal service Mr. Ross gave to the Drug Task Force. Mr. Ross accepted the certificate and thanked the Board for the opportunity to work with the County. He noted it was always a pleasure to work with his staff and that he looked forward to spending time with his family. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Fred Fleet, of the City of Washington, again expressed his concerns with the eminent domain issue and the Redevelopment Authority wanting to seize his property located in the City of Washington. He pointed out he does have some individuals in Pittsburgh working with him to resolve this issue. 6/8 Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the announcement of the presentation of the draft comprehensive plan at the August 4' meeting of the Washington County Planning Commission and the subsequent initiation of the forty-five day public comment period on August 15, 2005. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the announcement of the draft comprehensive plan for the Planning Commission 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 grant offer from the Pennsylvania Bureau of Aviation in the amount of $58,000 for the design of runway lighting rehabilitation at the Washington County Airport. It is to be noted the County match is $1,500.00 above. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the grant offer for the Washington County Airport 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 adoption of a Resolution authorizing participation in the fiscal year 2005-2006 nursing home intergovernmental transfer (IGT). Participation will also require a TRAN resolution. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Resolution for the nursing home intergovernmental transfer. 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 terns of the provider agreements. Brandon L. Delfine, Avella Gertrude Virginia L. Roupe, Washington Keara Culbertson, Pittsburg William C. Briggs, Charleroi Misty L. Bender, Washington Kathleen R. Conn, Canonsburg Sarah Chacko, Monongahela L. S. Johnson Enterprises, Inc., Atlasburg Just Us Kids Daycare, Washington Lorrie L. Seighman, Monongahela Gloria Vaseliou and Adele Bertucci, McMurray Southwest PA Community Dev. Corp, Washington Elaine Stmisha, Canonsburg Shauna Benz, Charleroi Crystal L. DeBee, Washington Mary Jo Watson, Washington Misty L. Zanol, Washington Amber Petka-Simons, Avella Brian R. Barton, Midway Just Us Kids Daycare, Inc., McMurray Children's Paradise, LLC, Finleyville Judy Javorsky, Ellsworth Toddlers Patch Child Care Center, Inc., California Moved by Mr. Maggi, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Child Care Information Services agreements. Roll call vote taken: Ll 11 Mrs. Irey Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an agreement with the Greater Washington County Food Bank for the administration and distribution of the State Food Purchase Program (SFPP) and the Emergency Food Assistance and Development Program (EFADP) for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 in the amount of $227,290. No County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with the Greater Washington County Food Bank 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 following Human Services Development Fund providers for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 for the Human Services Office in the amount of $497,629. No County funds are required. Asencv Aging Services Children & Youth Services Mental Retardation SW PA Human Services Washington County Transportation Authority Catholic Charities Health Center Greater Washington County Food Bank United Way TOTAL AMOUNT Amount $ 60,000.00 249,629.00 60,000.00 10,000.00 25,000.00 18,000.00 55,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 $497,629.00 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing list of Human Services Development Fund providers. 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services, Inc. (SPLAS) in the amount of $110,000.00 to provide comprehensive essential and homeless prevention services for Washington, Greene, Fayette and Somerset Counties. The period of the contract will begin June 1, 2005 and end May 31, 2007. No County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Services 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 Department of i Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide housing and supportive services to homeless individuals and families in the amount of $1,025,194.00 for the Human Services Department. The agreement will be effective May 1, 2005 through November 30, 2006. MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BODK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development 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 Renewal Grant Agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Shelter Plus Care Program for the Human Services Department. This renewal agreement extends the original period by one year and will end on April 25, 2007. No County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Renewal Grant Agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Human Services Department 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 of the following annual Provider Contracts for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 for Mental Health/Mental Retardation Program. The total amount of these contracts is $5,275,156.00, including a County Match of $42,120.00. AGENCY American Red Cross Community Action Southwest Greenbriar Treatment Center Interim Healthcare Keystone Community Resources Management Support Solutions, Inc. National Mentor Healthcare Northwestern Human Services Southwest Behavioral Care Tri-County Human Services Washington County Transportation Authority Wilson, Rachel Anne Total AMOUNT REOUESTED 80,000 100,000 270,000 172,004 141,671 11,400 1,983,206 1,574,575 869,300 2,000 30,000 41,000 $5,275,156 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Provider contracts for Mental Health/Mental Retardation. 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 Adelphoi Village for a period of two years for Children and Youth Services for the following periods and rates: July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 $786,584. July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 $832,481. No additional County funds are required. r 1 1 1 Youth Services 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 following Purchase of Service providers for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 for Children and Youth Services. PROVIDER Agape Bradley Center Community Alternatives, Inc. George Junior Republic Glen Mills Schools Harborcreek Youth Services Holy Family Keystone Adolescent Center National Mentor Health d/b/a PA Mentor Total AMOUNT 510,000 120,000 35,000 155,000 315,000 25,000 615,000 50,000 350,000 2,175,000 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing provider contracts for Children and Youth Services. 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 addition of the following associations to the approved list of "Associations and Organizations concerned with Governmental Affairs". American Public Human Services Association Pennsylvania Children and Youth Solicitors Association Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the addition of the foregoing associations to the approved list of organizations. 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 travel request for Lynda Gallagher- Maffio, of Children and Youth Services, to attend the 20045 National Youth Summit to be held in Washington, D.C. The Summit will be held July 28 through July 30, 2005 for an estimated cost of $1,022.12. No additional County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing travel request for Lynda Gallagher-Maffio. 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 travel request for Jeff Felton, Administrator, and Christy Stanek, of Children and Youth Services, to Columbus, Ohio for the presentation of a workshop M 1 N U T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA on Family Group Decision Making at the 2005 Public Children Services Association of Ohio Annual Conference. The conference will be held September 21 through September 23, 2005 for an estimated cost of $450.00. No additional County funds are required. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing travel request for Jeff Felton and Christy Stanek 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 to ratify the authorization to bid for the R 7 stone for bridge work repairs paid through FEMA funds. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the ratification to authorize the bidding for R 7 stone 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 authorization to advertise forbids for cable or satellite service for the residents of the Washington County Health Center at an approximate cost of $18,000 per year. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing to advertise for bids for the Health Center 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 ratification of the following Change Orders to the Renovation at the Washington Health Center: Waller Corporation- General Contractor - Change # 5 - $31.459 Additional work orders for adding mirrors, TV brackets, overhead door stays, corner guards, additional drywall, and floor leveling due to unforeseen conditions for a total change order of $31,459. Newman Plumbing - Change # 3 - $15,019 Additional work for sanitary tie-ins, additional work for structural steel revisions and for rerouting water lines due to steel renovations for a total change order of $15,019. The bids totaled $1,034,700. The total amount of change orders to date is $124,720. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the ratification of the foregoing Change Orders for the renovation at the Washington County Health Center. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval two air cards from Cingular for the Department of Public Safety. The cost of the equipment is $49.99Imonth with an unlimited data rate plan of $69.99 a month. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the purchase of air cards from Cingular for the Public Safety Department. 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 Resolution to sell used vehicles and equipment classified as surplus personal property. As the "Sole Value" is estimated at more than $1,000 these items will be advertised for sale in the newspaper, on the bulletin boards within each building and on our website. Sealed bids will be received by the Purchasing Department. Also, a Resolution is requested to conduct an auction for all items not sold. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Resolution for the sale of surplus personal property. 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 to renew the agreement for Application Development Consulting Services with SynergIT Inc. for the Treasurer's Office. The contract is in the amount of $3,000 effective July 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 for online or telephone support for the newly installed licensing software. The cost of the support is $125 per hour in addition to the monthly agreement fee. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table this item. 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 payment of an invoice dated February 29, 2004 in the amount of $2,820 for professional services rendered by Bassi, McCune and Vreeland to the Washington County Tax Claim Bureau Office. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the payment of the invoice to Bassi, McCune and Vreeland 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 designating the Washington County Industrial Development Corporation as the industrial development organization for Washington County to be the recipient of LEDA funds for fiscal year 2005-2006. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, adopting the foregoing Resolution. 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 appointment of James Mackin to fill the vacancy of Margaret Fallica to the Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Board, effective through August 31, 2007. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the appointment of James Mackin to the Southwest Corner Workforce Investment Board. Roll call vote taken: Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Maggi - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS An Executive Session was held on today immediately following the Agenda Meeting as an informational session related to personnel, labor relations and litigation styled County of Washington, Pennsylvania v. Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County Civil Division at 5598 of 2004, Columbia Gas v. County of Washington, Pennsylvania filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Washington County Civil Division at No. 2004-5867. 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. Christine M. Kurtes 2004 County Tax 111 Gibson Road Bentleyville, PA 15341 District: Fallowfield Township Parcel: 320- 011- 02- 03- 0002- 00 Total: $181.57 2. Richard Scott Kubatka 2005 County Tax 94 Center Avenue Burgettstown, PA 15021 District: Burgettstown Borough Parcel: 070- 008- 00- 02- 0004- 00 Total: $245.25 3. Kevin A. Sims, et al 2005 County Tax 215 N. Haft Street Houston, PA 15342 District: Fallowfield Township Parcel: 320- 001- 00- 00- 0029- 00 Total: $140.59 4. Anthony V. Gianfiancesco 2005 County Tax 208 Second Avenue Langeloth, PA 15054 District: Smith Township Parcel: 570- 019- 02- 07- 0008- 00 Total: $58.55 5. ECO Industries Inc. 2005 County Tax 1460 Greensburg Road New Kensington, PA 15068 District: Chartiers Township Parcel: 170- 017- 00- 00- 0022- 00 Total: $3,439.24 J MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 6. Anthony V. Gianfrancesco 2004 & 2005 County Tax 208 Old Oak Avenue Langeloth, PA 15054 District: Smith Township Parcel: 570- 019- 02- 07- 0003- 00 Total: $60.47 7. Thomas A. & Lynn Casciola 2005 County Tax 17 Ridgewood Drive McDonald, PA 15057 District: Cecil Township Parcel: 140- 006- 05- 01- 0002- 01 Total: $181.71 8. Bonnie L. Pierce 2005 County Tax c/o South Hills Movers 3132 Industrial Blvd. Bethel Park, PA 15102 District: Peters Township Parcel: 540- 002- 00- 00- 0040- 07F Total: $168.94 9. GMAC Mortgage 2005 County Tax PO Box 780 Waterloo, IA 50704 District: Cecil Township Parcel: 140- 009- 02- 04- 0006- 00 Total: $20.81 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 2:40 p.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL ,! �( fO , 2005 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK 1 1 I -a