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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 704 Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, October 3, 2002
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 John P.
Bevec; Diana L. Irey and J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Also being present: Catherine Kresh, Administrator/Chief Clerk;
Richard DiSalle, Solicitor; Linda Belcher, Administrative Assistant; Lisa Cessna, Vicki Bryan and Melanie Finney,
Planning Commission; Joann Metz, Commissioner's Office; Sheriff Larry Maggi and Todd Hammond, Sheriff's Office;
Dan Briner, Director of Information Technology; Jeff Yates, Director of Public Safety; Rodger Young, Linda Percho,
Laura Ryniaco and Jerry McChain, Washington County Firemen's Association; Susan Priest, Citizens Library; Dennis
Fazzolare, Air Charter Service, Inc.; Harry Sabatasse, Charlie and Mary Jo Keenan, interested citizens; Sara Snatchko,
Weirton Times; Linda Ritzer, Observer -Reporter; and Josh Frisbrink, CUTV.
Chairman Bevec called the meeting to order at approximately 10:10 a.m.
Mr. Briner led with a prayer.
Mr. Young led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chairman Bevec entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 703 dated September 19, 2002.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, that Minute No. 703 be approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPEICAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
The Commissioners read a Proclamation declaring October 6, 2002 as "National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Day".
Jeff Yates, Director of Public Safety and Roger Young of the Washington County Firemen's Association accepted
and thanked the Board for the Proclamation. They made comments regarding the dedication and commitment of
firefighters who serve in Washington County. Mr. Young introduced a group of firefighters that were present at the
meeting.
(RECESS FOR PHOTOS)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Susan Priest, of Citizens Library, presented to the Board two quarterly reports pertaining to activities at county
libraries.
Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, commented on the issue of removing property taxes in Pennsylvania. Mr.
Sabatasse thanked the Board for adopting a Resolution in support of removing property taxes in the state.
Charlie Keenan, of Blaine Township, presented to the Board petitions signed by a number of residents showing
support for the proposed Blaine Township ownership and administration of a parcel of land for the continuance of the
present ball fields and to creation of a community park and show arena.
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OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for the Sheriff's Vehicles to Woltz & Wind Ford, Inc,
Heidelberg, PA in the amount of $20,981.00 each. The bid was for four 2003 Ford Crown Victoria's. Two of the vehicles
are to be purchased immediately and the other two are to be purchased in 2003.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to award the Sheriff's vehicles as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns — Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for the Washington County portion of the Joint
Municipal Purchasing winter products to the following vendors based on the "per unit" cost:
Judson Wiley, Washington, PA
North American Salt, West Elizabeth, PA
Jackson Oil Products, Youngwood, PA
Zappi Oil, Washington, PA
Univar USA, Inc., Bunola, PA
U.S. Municipal Supply, Inc. Huntington, PA
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid for the Joint Municipal Purchasing winter
products as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for the Jackson Mill Bridge to Gregori Construction,
Sarver, PA in the amount of $256,763 being the lowest bid received.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to award the bid for the Jackson Mill Bridge as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board award the bid for the Day Bridge to Gregori Construction, Sarver, PA in
the amount of $267,338 being the lowest bid received.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to award the bid for the Day Bridge to Gregori Construction.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board table the bid for the Residential Furniture for the Health Center for an
additional thirty days in accordance with Act 142, Senate Bill 1154, effective February 20, 2001. All parties have agreed to
this extension. Purchasing and the Health Center need further time to review the specifications and have the vendors
provide samples.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the foregoing bid.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board reject the one bid received for Collection Services and authorize
rebidding. The bid received did not provide pricing as required (Clerk of Courts pricing was not included as required).
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to reject the bid and authorize rebidding for the collection services
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a contract with Mackin Engineering
Company for development of the Washington County Comprehensive Plan at a total contract amount of $220,206.00.
The notice to proceed will be issued contingent upon receipt of grant funds from DCED and work will be phased
according to funding availability.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing agreement with Mackin Engineering
Company.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the addition of the National Road
Heritage Park to the list of approved boards for Washington County membership. It is to be noted the annual fee is
$100.00 to be paid to the National Road Heritage Park.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the addition of the National Road Heritage Park as per
above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following encumbrance adjustments for
current bridge projects:
Buffalo #38, Brownlee in Buffalo Township: Increase $125,000 for a total encumbrance of $195,000
reflecting construction contract amount.
Cross Creek #20, Brownlee in Hopewell Township: Increase $35,000 for a total encumbrance of $45,000
reflecting engineering and right of way/utilities.
Mid Wheeling #1, Erskine Covered Bridge in West Finley Township: Original encumbrance of $10,000
required for project tracking per agreement with PaDOT.
Mid Wheeling #4, Mays Covered Bridge in Donegal Township: Original encumbrance of $10,000 required
for project tracking per agreement with PaDOT
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing encumbrance adjustments.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a supplemental agreement with Gary
Metzinger Cement Contractor in the amount of $2,500 for Change Order #1 reflecting the need for a larger crane than
originally specified to set beams. Additionally, Change Order #2 (final) is also recommended for approval in the amount
of $627.57 reflecting carious quantity changes (both deductions and increases). The original contract amount of
$512,969.97 will be increased to $516,097.54 to complete the replacement of Pike #18, Walker Bridge in West Pike Run
Township. The costs will be paid 80% State and 20% County Liquid Fuels.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Supplemental Agreement with Gary Metzinger
Cement Contractor as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - 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.
Duck Hollow Discovery Learning Center, Uniontown
Uniontown Jewish Community Center, Uniontown
Mary Louise Nicholson, Vestaburg
Lisa Mayer, Prosperity
Kathleen Jones, Ellsworth
Katherine Jean Spence, Washington
Tabitha Cummins, Lawrence
Denise Cole, Charleroi
Anna Lee Tarpley, Donora
Tammy Patterson, Houston
Kathy Shupenko, Charleroi
Tracy Higgins, Eighty Four
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing Child Care Service Provider Agreements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the submission of the following
grant requests to the PA Department of Community and Natural Resources (DCNR). If awarded the grant, the
resolution and signature page will constitute an automatic grant acceptance by Washington County and binds the
County to the terms and conditions of the grant including the associated match.
Engineering of the realignment/relocation of Hanlin Station Road and design of parking areas, trailheads
and other amenities: $60,000 to match $370,000 Tea21 funds.
Phase I Design and Engineering of a multi -use trail at Cross Creek Park: $30,000 to be matched by
Washington County in the amount of $30,000 through gas lease proceeds.
Mingo Creek Park accessibility improvements to shelters 5 — 9: $24,700 to be matched by Washington
County in the amount of $24,700.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing grant applications.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a supplemental reimbursement? x
agreement with PADOT for construction of Ten Mile #61, Day Covered Bridge in Morris Township. Project costs of
$550,000 will be paid 100% State Act 26.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the contractual payment arrangement with
Westmoreland County Commissioners as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of a supplemental reimbursement
agreement with PaDOT for construction of Kings Creek #6, Jackson Mills Covered Bridge in Hanover Township.
Project costs of $509,000 will be paid 100% State Act 26.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing supplemental reimbursement agreement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the PEMA Emergency Management
Planning and Training Grant Agreement for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 in the amount of $76,163.00.
It is to be noted no County match is required.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the PEMA Emergency Management Planning and
Training Grant Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following provider contracts for fiscal
year 2002-2003 for Children and Youth Services:
Intermediate Unit 1— maximum $11,000 for educational services for the Juvenile Probation Office in the
Mon Valley After School Program and Washington Area Leader Program
Community Alternatives — maximum $108,000 for homemaker services for CYS families
Catholic Charities — maximum $110,000 for counseling services for children and families served by CYS
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the foregoing provider contracts for Children and Youth
Services.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following contract amendment
changes for C.A.R.E. Center, Inc. — Counseling contract for fiscal year 2002-2003:
Under Paragraph D:
Individual or family counseling should be $60.00 instead of $55.00
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Group counseling should be $20.00 instead of $55.00
Total reimbursement shall not exceed $100,000 for the contract period instead of $150,000
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract amendments for Children and Youth
Services as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a contract with Frank Kocevar, Esquire
for a maximum amount of $22,500 for the period of October 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 to replace the severed contract
with Carrie Balog-Miller as children's attorney for Children and Youth Services. No additional county dollars are
required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract with Frank Kocevar, Esquire as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey- Yes; Mr. Bevec — Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a contract with the Washington Drug and
Alcohol Commission, Inc. in the amount of $60,000 for the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003 to provide
administrative oversight and clinical coordination activities in concert with the MH/MR Program as part of the joint
DPW/DOH MISA Pilot Project. No County dollars are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the contract with the Washington Drug and Alcohol
Commission, Inc. as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns — Yes; Mrs. Irey — Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an amendment to the agreement with
Keffer Software Products, Inc. in the amount of $55,000 for additional expenses related to the redesign and modification
of MH/MR client data software. This increases the current contract from $20,000 to $75,000 for the period of July 1,2002
through June 30, 2003. No County dollars are required.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the amendment to the agreement with Keffer Software
Products, Inc. for the Mental Health/Mental Retardation Office.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a state contract purchase for a new server
for the electronic monitoring program for Probation Services from BI Incorporated at a cost of $32,000. Supervision fees
from Adult Probation will be used to pay for this equipment.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the state contract purchase for a new server for the
electronic monitoring program as per above.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a state contract purchase of twelve new
PC's with flat panel monitors for the 9-1-1 Center. It is to be noted this has been budgeted in the capital expenditure
fund for Public Safety. The total cost is approximately $24,449.00 and the purchase will be made from Gateway.
above.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the state contract purchase of twelve new PC's as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor DiSalle 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. Joy Technologies Inc. % Northern Region Controller (1999 — 2002
2101 West Pike Street County Tax)
Houston, PA 15342
District: Chartiers Township
Parcel No. 170-016-00-00-0034-00
Total Amount: $7,123.05
2. Alfred O. & Pearl H. Jones (2000 County Tax)
304 Bebout Road
Venetia, PA 15367
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-004-00-00-0008-00
Total Amount: $165.05
3. John & Patricia L. Sivek (2002 County Tax)
153 Fremont Road
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Fallowfield Township
Parcel No. 320-008-00-00-0003-02
Total Amount: $2.21
4. Randall L. Sweeney (2002 County Tax)
1608 Candor Road
Bulger, PA 15019
District: Robinson Township
Parcel No. 550-011-00-00-0022-01
Total Amount: $108.98
5. Donald W. Ward et al % Marilyn Ward (2002 County Tax)
46 Milbeck Drive
Washington, PA 15301
District: Amwell Township
Parcel No. 020-008-00-00-0016-00
Total Amount: $1.17
6. Frederick W & Kathleen D. Vogel (2002 County Tax)
44 Colvin Road
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Fallowfield Township
Parcel No. 320-010-00-00-0063-06
Total Amount: $7.86
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a state contract purchase of twelve new
PC's with flat panel monitors for the 9-1-1 Center. It is to be noted this has been budgeted in the capital expenditure
fund for Public Safety. The total cost is approximately $24,449.00 and the purchase will be made from Gateway.
above.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the state contract purchase of twelve new PC's as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor DiSalle 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. Joy Technologies Inc. % Northern Region Controller (1999 — 2002
2101 West Pike Street County Tax)
Houston, PA 15342
District: Chartiers Township
Parcel No. 170-016-00-00-0034-00
Total Amount: $7,123.05
2. Alfred O. & Pearl H. Jones (2000 County Tax)
304 Bebout Road
Venetia, PA 15367
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-004-00-00-0008-00
Total Amount: $165.05
3. John & Patricia L. Sivek (2002 County Tax)
153 Fremont Road
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Fallowfield Township
Parcel No. 320-008-00-00-0003-02
Total Amount: $2.21
4. Randall L. Sweeney (2002 County Tax)
1608 Candor Road
Bulger, PA 15019
District: Robinson Township
Parcel No. 550-011-00-00-0022-01
Total Amount: $108.98
5. Donald W. Ward et al % Marilyn Ward (2002 County Tax)
46 Milbeck Drive
Washington, PA 15301
District: Amwell Township
Parcel No. 020-008-00-00-0016-00
Total Amount: $1.17
6. Frederick W & Kathleen D. Vogel (2002 County Tax)
44 Colvin Road
Charleroi, PA 15022
District: Fallowfield Township
Parcel No. 320-010-00-00-0063-06
Total Amount: $7.86
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7. Chase Manhattan Mtg. Corp -
Post Office Box 340320
Columbus, OH 43234-9926
District: North Strabane Township
Parcel No. 520-011-04-01-0080-OOF
Total Amount: $339.28
8. Wells Fargo Home Mtg.
1 Home Campus Tax Dept.
MAC 2502-011
Des Moines, IA 50238
District: Hanover Township
Parcel No. 340-030-00-00-0012-01
Total Amount: $454.18
9. John R. Lewis
214 Snowberry Circle
Venetia, PA 15367
District: Peters Township
Parcel No. 540-002-11-00-0010-00
Total Amount: $628.06
10. Nicholas H. Fisfis
105 Fairway Road
McMurray, PA 15317
District: West Finley Township
Parcel No. 680-011-00-00-0008-00
Total Amount: $123.06
11. Wells Fargo for Mark & Laura Porto
1 Home Campus
Des Moines, IA 50328
District: Washington 6`h Ward
Parcel No. 760-022-00-01-0004-00
Total Amount: $33.69
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor DiSalle noted the Cooperation Agreement/Labor Stabilization Agreement would be tabled at this time.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the foregoing item.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Bevec - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor DiSalle presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Western Center Agreement.
This Agreement in the amount of $2 million is for the purchase of the former Western Center property from the state but
with recitals.
REMARKS:
Chairman Bevec questioned Solicitor DiSalle if the closing would be 120 days from signing the agreement.
Solicitor DiSalle recommended the Board sign but not date the document since the effective date of the agreement will
be 120 days from final execution by the state officials.
A brief discussion followed on this matter.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Western Center Agreement.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns — Yes. Mr. Burns noted his "yes" vote is with the public understanding that the recitals that Solicitor
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Mr. Bevec — Yes. Mr. Bevec noted his same concerns as Commissioner Burns. He pointed out he can not see
the state conveying a parcel of property to the County and mandating the County how to develop the parcel.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
An Executive Session was held on October 2, 2002 immediately following the Agenda Meeting
to discuss personnel and real estate issues.
The Prison Board Meeting scheduled for October 16, 2002 at 11:30 a.m. has been changed to 9:00 a.m.
There being no further business, Chairman Bevec declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:55 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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