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Metro Petrosky, Jr.
Melvin B. Bassi
Joseph A. Ford, Sr.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MINUTE
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 506
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, February 23, 1995
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session in the Public Meeting Room,
Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners
Petrosky, Bassi and Ford. Also being present: Tina Dallatore, Chief Clerk; Solicitor Emery; Linda Hands,
Clerk -Steno II; Controller Belcastro; Ron Barshick, Director of Mental Health/Mental Retardation; Roger
Metcalfe, Budget Officer; Floyd Laubham of Planning; Barbara Burtyk, Chairperson, Membership
Committee, Citizen Advisory Panel - SPRPC; Dr. Ron Tuman of the MMVTA; Charlotte Herron, Director of
Development, The ARC; Leilani Undereiner, Caseworker, The ARC; Frank Burnette of RRZ; Norm Allan and
John McCabe of C. S. McKee; E. M. Deep and N. H. Goodlin of National Granulating Company; Lori
Kinzler of PNC Bank; Joe Smydo, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Chris Enzerra, Herald Standard;
and an interested bidder.
Chairman Petrosky called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion
to approve Minute No. 505.
Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, that Minute No. 505 be approved as written
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Barbara Burtyk, Chairperson of SPRPC's Citizen Advisory Panel Membership Committee, stated that
she was here today to personally invite participation by the citizens of Washington County to the Citizen
Advisory Panel. She stated that the SPRPC is a Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) responsible for
transportation planning issues in the six -county region of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington
and Westmoreland. She stated that when ISTEA (Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act) was
enacted by Congress in 1991, it gave MPO's additional responsibility and authority by requiring that all
federally funded transportation projects be part of the MPO's long range plans and programs and that
citizen input and response is a critical component of the planning and decision -making process under
ISTEA., She noted that in June of 1991 in order to comply with ISTEA, SPRPC set up a Citizen Advisory
Panel which currently has approximately one hundred (100) members, the majority of which are from the
City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Therefore, she encouraged citizens of Washington County to
actively participate. She stated that the only qualification for membership is that a citizen either live or
work in one of the six counties or the City of Pittsburgh. The next CAP meeting is March 21. She made
available to those present a pamphlet which included a membership form.
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Dr. Ron Tuman, member of the CAP Administrative Committee and who also serves as Chairman of
the Board of the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority, commented on the effects that the ISTEA legislation
will have on transportation issues in Washington County. He noted that the proposed federal fiscal year
1996 budget, as presented by the Clinton Administration on February 6,1995, to the Congress for their
consideration and approval, calls for reduction in Section 9 federal operating assistance to all urban mass
transit agencies which also affects the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority. Nationwide this proposed
reduction means a loss of over $374 million in operating assistance to transit authorities such as the Mid
Mon Valley Transit Authority. This is a 47% cut in operating subsidies from $874 million to $500 million.
If this reduction is approved by Congress, the Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority would lose over $218,000
in operating revenue. He stated that this is one of the reasons why he feels we need more citizen
participation in this process, more members of the CAP representing Washington County, because this is
going to directly affect Washington County residents.
Chairman Petrosky noted that other transportation projects include the Mon Valley Expressway and
the Southern Beltway which are very important to the growth and economic development of Washington
County. He stated that he certainly hopes that the citizens of Washington County will understand the
critical nature of these projects and what they mean to Washington County in the future and hopefully they
will be willing to participate.
Chairman Petrosky entertained a motion to adopt a Proclamation designating the month of March,
1995, as "Mental Retardation Awareness Month".
Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Charlotte Herron, Director of Development of The
ARC.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
There were no citizens' comments.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Emery recommended that the bid for Disposable Lids for Bowls and Mugs at the Washington
County Health Center be awarded to Aladdin Synergetics, Inc., of Nashville, Tennessee, for the period of
February 23,1995 through January 31,1996. The total award is $10,575.00 based on the approximate quantity.
Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the bid as per above; this being the lowest bid
received in accordance with specifications.
REMARKS: It was noted that Aladdin has also agreed to provide to the County "free of charge" an initial
inventory of bowls and mugs.
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Roll call vote taken 0
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Emery recommended that the bids for Telephone Equipment for the period of February 23,
1995 through December 31,1995, be awarded to the following vendors based on the per unit costs submitted
in their proposals:
AT&T Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA
Telecom Technologies, Inc., Eagan, MN
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, awarding the bids as per above; these being the lowest
"per unit cost" bids received in accordance with specifications.
REMARKS: It was noted that each item was awarded to the lowest bidder. Items will be purchased on an
"as needed" basis throughout the year. The majority of the equipment will be used for the
Prothonotary, District Attorney, Children & Youth and the new Justice Center.
Roll call vote taken
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Emery recommended that the bids for Printed Forms for the period of February 23,1995
through December 31,1995, be awarded to the following vendors based on the per lot costs submitted in
their proposals:
Badzik Printing Company, Donora, PA
Cane Business Forms, Atlasburg, PA
Consolidated Graphic Communications, Pittsburgh, PA
Garlits Industries, Morrisville, PA
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Hudson Business Forms, Pittsburgh, PA
Masters Ink, Canonsburg, PA
D. L. Pandolph & Company, McMurray, PA
Progressive Forms & Label Systems, Harrisburg, PA
Rainbow Graphics, Meadowlands, PA
Rippl Printing & Packaging, Pittsburgh, PA
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, awarding the bids as per above; these being the lowest
"per lot cost" bids received in accordance with specifications.
REMARKS: It was noted that all items have been reviewed and recommended for award _to the lowest
bidder. Items will be purchased on an "as needed" basis throughout the -year.
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Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the
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Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement as per above.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Renewal Agreement with
Wheelchair Independence, Inc., d/b/a/ Freewheelers for the provision of recreational outings for residents of
the Washington County Health Center who are confined to wheelchairs. The Renewal Agreement is
effective for calendar year 1995 at a cost of $125.00 per trip.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, approving the Renewal Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Addendum to the Children
and Youth Purchase of Service Agreement with Timothy Sawyer for the provision of foster home
recruitment services. This Addendum extends the term of the Agreement f=om January 1,1995 to June 30,
1995.
Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Addendum as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following items relative to
the Bridge Housing Program:
Rescind action that the Board took on December 15,1994 (Per Minute No. 499, page SM)
in authorizing an Agreement with the Washington City Mission in the amount of $10,000.00
under the Homeless Assistance Program Act 49 Supplemental Funding grant from DPW.
This is due to the fact that the Washington City Mission is unable to fulfill its obligation
under this agreement.
Authorize an Agreement with Washington Women's Shelter to provide rental and security
deposit assistance to near -homeless clients in the amount of $5,000.00 for the period of
January 1,1995 through June 30,1995, under DPW's Act 49 Supp
lement plement to the Housing
Assistance Program.
Authorize an Addendum to the Agreement with Southwestern PA Human Services, Inc.,
(Contract #1392-94) to include the provision of Bridge Housing services in
the amount of $5,000.00 under Act 49 for the period of January 1,1995 through
June 30,1995.
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38 Melvin B. Bassi
Joseph A. Ford, Sr. MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, to rescind the action of December 15,1994, and approving
the Agreement and Addendum as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval submission of a Grant
Application to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Innovative Homeless
Initiatives Demonstration Program to alleviate homelessness in Washington County. This is a two year
grant in the amount of $466,175.00.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, approving the Grant Application as per above.
Roll call vote taken
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization of payment of a
Social Work License Renewal in the amount of $45.00 for Ronald Barshick, Mental Health/Mental
Retardation Administrator, who serves as consultant at the Washington County Health Center as required by
the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving payment of the Social Work License Renewal
as per above.
Roll call vote taken
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization for the
Chairman of the Board to execute all of the necessary documents in order to request a Field Meeting with
the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission in connection with the work that is being done on the Greer
Station Bridge which is located over Chartiers Creek.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, authorizing the Chairman of the Board to execute all of
the necessary documents as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the
accounting firm of KPMG Peat Marwick. This Agreement will be for developing an Indirect Cost Plan for
the years ended December 31, 1994, 1995 and 1996. The total cost would be $36,000.00 for the three-year
period as follows:
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1994: $11,5W
1995: $12,000
1996: $12,500
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, approving the Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a recommendation from the
Director of Administration to authorize an increase in the square footage rental rate for the Courthouse
Square Building from $11.00 per square foot to $12.00 per square foot, effective March 1,1995.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, approving the increase in office rental rates as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approving the following items relative
to the JTPA Program:
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1. Agreements with the following contractors:
Type of
Contractor
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Agreement
Previous $ New Total
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Douglas School of
IIA/C
Modification
$67,140 $67,310
$ 170
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Douglas School of
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New
$ 3,300
N/A
Business
Skill Builders
IIA/C
Modification
$30,000 $35,712
$5,712
Mon Valley
Community
Health Services SEG Modification $38,360 $48,138 $9,778
In the case of Douglas School and Skill Builders the additional funds are provided to allow
for additional classroom training slots. In the Mon Valley contract, the contract term
is extended from April 30,1995 to June 30,1995, and the additional funds are included
to cover the costs of this extended period.
2. Agreement with the Department of Labor and Industry known as the SDA-ES
Component Plan. This Agreement outlines the non -financial responsibilities of
both the Washington -Greene County Job Training Agency and the Office of
Employment Security in the implementation of the Job Training Partnership Act,
the Wagner Peyser Act and other related employment and training activities.
Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the JTPA Modifications/Agreements as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Joseph A. Ford, Sr. MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the following.
1. Bidding of the inmate and public pay phones for the new justice Center. There
is no cost to the County for these phones and the profit from the phones will be
deposited into the Inmate Welfare Fund. The quantity needed will be based on
the projected inmate population.
2. Bids for renovation of a Bridge Housing project located at 517 South Main Street,
Washington, Pennsylvania, which is owned by Community Action Southwest, Inc.
An allocation of $97,000.00 was awarded to the County by the Pennsylvania Depart-
ment of Community Affairs to renovate the six apartment units. The project will be
managed by the County Department of Human Services with renovation to be
completed within the next six months.
3. Bids for equipment that will be needed in conjunction with the PACSES project
which is the State Automation Project for the Domestic Relations Office. The
items include a Base Module, Insert Feeder, Folder, Sheet Feeder and Mailing
Machine as well as training and certification for four employees.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per
above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a two-year renewal of the
Mutual Aid Agreement for Emergency Services with Fayette County. The purpose of the agreement is to
provide mutual emergency assistance in the event of a disaster/emergency situation in either county.
Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Mutual Aid Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Policy for Payment of
Unused Sick Days for Salaried Personnel whereby upon retirement or death, salaried employees, or their
beneficiary, would be reimbursed by the County for all unused accumulated sick days up to a maximum of
150 days at the rate of $25.00 per day. This policy is retroactive to December 1,1994.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, approving the Policy for Payment of Unused Sick Days
for Salaried Personnel as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a proposal from DePretis &
Ware of Washington, Pennsylvania, to audit the Retirement Fund for the year 1994 at a cost of $1,950.00.
Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Retirement Fund Audit Proposal as per
above.
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Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Board
Appointment:
WASHINGTON COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
Appointment of James R. McDonald of Washington, PA (replacing deceased
Reverend William E. Davis); the term would expire December 31,1997.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, approving the Board Appointment as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - No; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests:
(B) 1. Nancy Bielawski, Purchasing Agent, to attend the Cooperative Purchasing Conference
and L3P Advisory Committee Meeting in Harrisburg, Pa., on March 9,1995
(0) 2. Sheriff Samuel J. Secreet to attend the 1995 National Sheriffs Conference in San
Antonio, Texas, on June 11-14,1995
(0) 3. Ken Krupa, Airport Manager, to attend the Eighteenth Annual Airport Conference in
Hershey, Pa., on March 7-9,1995
(R) 4. Michael King and Jason Thompson, Per Diem Correctional Officers of the Washington
(Reimbursable) County Prison, to attend a Basic Training Program for County Correction Employees
sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Training Academy in
Elizabethtown, Pa., on March 13,1995 through April 7,1995
(R) 5. James Palmer, Per Diem Correctional Officer of the Washington County Prison, who is
(Reimbursable) attending a Basic Training Program for County Correction Employees sponsored by the
Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Training Academy in Elizabethtown, Pa., on
February 6,1995 through March 3,1995
(0) 6. James Henry, Director of Children and Youth, Dave Rellis of Data Processing, Sam
(Reimbursable) Marra, Director of Administration, and Duane Kavka, Director of Human Services, to
attend a meeting to evaluate County EDP System and agency automation at Schuylkill
County Children and Youth on February 23-24,1995
(0) 7. Kay Vaccari and Sue Mohr of the Health Center to attend a seminar on "How to Legally
(Reimbursable) Fire Employees With Attitude Problems" at the Holiday Inn - Pittsburgh South on
April 13,1995
(0) 8. Deborah Batley, Ruth Todd, Julie Falleroni and Michelle Manni of the Health Center
who attended a workshop on "Working with Problem Families" sponsored by Center in
the Woods in California, Pa., on February 20,1995
(B) Board Member
(R) Required
(0) Optional
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded _by Mr. Bassi, approving the foregoing travel requests and authorizing
payment of all necessary expenses related thereto.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes (With the exception of travel requests 1, 2, 3 and 8 which are not reimbursable, for
which his vote was "No".)
Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Grant Application to be
submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources for funding from the Pennsylvania
Solid Waste Resource Recovery Development Act (Act 198). It was noted that the County would be
submitting this grant application on behalf of National Granulating Company, Inc., which is located at 41
Detroit Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania. It was noted that the grant is a 75%(State)/25%(local) match of
which the local match will be provided by National Granulating Company, Inc. Norman Goodlin, Vice -
President of National Granulating Company, Inc., explained that the funds will be used to recycle scrap tires
into a crumb rubber product by ambient granulation and byproduct separation. He stated that the benefit to
the County with this project is the provision of employment opportunities as well as an economical source
for disposal of the scrap tires.
Chairman Petrosky noted that this action does not obligate the County in any way financially as the
County will simply act as a conduit for the monies that will be received from the Department of
Environmental Resources (DER).
above.
Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving submission of the Grant Application as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Petrosky declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
10:40 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMI t t mi FOR APPROVAL:
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