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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 510 - 4-20-1995 - COMMISSIONERM Metro Petrosky, Jr. Melvin B. Bassi Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Minute No. 510 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, April 20, 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; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Controller Belcastro; Roger Ecker, Assistant County Solicitor; Jack Welty, Data Processing Manager, Francis King, Director of Property and Supplies; Charles Pollacci, Veterans Director; Joe Smydo, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Chris Enzerra, Herald Standard; Kathy Thomas, The Valley Independent; Dave Suski, JTPA; Janice Urban, Acting Director of Employee Relations; Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Edward Snarey, John DeDominicis and Joseph Abate, VFW Representatives; Clint Wright, Anthony Arnone, Danny McAnany, Harry Harvison and John Coole Jr., American Legion 902 Representatives; John Abraham, Administrator of the Crime Victim/Witness Assistance Program; Betsy Dane and Cindy Snyder, The C.A.R.E. Rape Crisis Center; Bob Bailey of RBA Professional Data Systems, Philip Kulosei of Datek and James Bythm of Allegheny Computer Services, Inc., interested bidders. Chairman Petrosky called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 509. Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, that Minute No. 509 be approved as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS. Chairman Petrosky entertained a motion to adopt a Proclamation in support of the efforts of the Citizens Flag Alliance to secure twenty million signatures by Flag Day, June 14,1995, of petitioners who support the adoption and ratification of a constitutional amendment allowing the States and Congress to enact laws prohibiting physical desecration of the United States flag. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, 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 representatives of the VFW and American Legion.) Chairman Petrosky entertained a motion to adopt a Proclamation designating the week of April 23-29, 1995, as "Washington County Victims' Rights Week". Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Metro Petrosky, Jr. _ Melvin B. Bassi j Joseph A. Ford, Sr. MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ME Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners presented the Proclamation to John Abraham, Administrator of the Crime/Victim Witness Assistance Program, and Betsy Dane and Cindy Snyder of The C.A.R.E. Rape Crisis Center. CITIZENS' COMMENTS There were no citizens' comments. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor Ecker recommended that the bids for Medical Supplies be awarded to the following vendors based on the per unit costs submitted in their proposals: The Burrows Company, Warrendale, PA Cal -American Medical Supplies, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Calgon Vestal Laboratories, St. Louis, MO Druzak Medical, Inc., Ambridge, PA Gatti Medical Supply, Indiana, PA Johnstown Physicians Supply Company, Johnstown, PA Medastat Scientific Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA Medical Surgical Center, Sunbury, PA Owens & Minor, Greensburg, PA PSS Physician Service, McMurray, PA Randolph Medical Supply, Brooklyn Heights, OH Redline Medical Supply, Coraopolis, PA Standard Textile, Cincinnati, OH Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the bids as per above. Remarks: It was noted that certain items have not been awarded to the low bidder as the product provided by the low bidder did not meet the specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Ecker recommended that the bid for Meat for the months of May/June/July be awarded to the following vendors based on the per unit costs submitted in their proposals: Green Valley Packing Company, Claysville, PA Kraft Food Service, Freedom, PA Shane Meat Company, Kennett Square, PA Gatto Food Service, Bellaire, OH Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, awarding the bids as per above. Metro Petrosky, Jr. 70 Melvin B. Bassi Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Remarks: It was noted that Item #05A (Lamb Cubes) was awarded to Kraft Foods, the second low bidder. The low bidder, Shane Meat Company, has not met the specifications, has provided lamb cubes with too much fat and the specifications require 100% lean. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Ecker recommended that the bid for Public and Inmate Phones for the new justice Center be awarded to AT&T. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, awarding the bid as per above; this being the only bid received in accordance with the specifications. (Note: One other bid was received from Allegheny Telephone Company, but was unacceptable as it was not accompanied by the required bid security.) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Musicians Performance Trust Fund for the performance of concerts during the 1995 summer months at the parks. The County's share of the cost would be $2,436.00. 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 authorization for the Acting Director of Planning to proceed with preliminary engineering on the Airport project by changing the scope of work from T-hangar rehabilitation to T-hangar replacement, utilizing nested T-hangars, and reviewing the possibility of additional construction. Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, authorizing the Acting Director of Planning to proceed with preliminary engineering on the Airport project 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 Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union which amends the shift times for the Telecommunications Officers in the 9-1-1 Office. C ,Metro Petrosky, Jr. Melvin B. Bassi j Joseph A. Ford, Sr. MINUTE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ®K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA M LJ Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Memorandum of Understanding as per above. € Roll call vote taken: 0 Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. m m Motion carried unanimously. E Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a one -month extension of the a: current lease with Peno's Enterprises, Inc., for office space for District Justice Amati, which ends on April 30, a 1995, at the same monthly rate of $875.00. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, approving the lease extension 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 modifications to the following JTPA Agreements; also, authorization for WGCJTA to advertise for office space in Greene County: Contractor Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging Authorized Amount $35,000 Additional Amount $17,374.00,1 Purpose: To add additional funds from the State and expand services. Skill Builders $47,271 $8,370.00 Purpose: To add funds for two new students in classroom training. New Total $52,374 $55,641 Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, approving the Modifications and authorizing the advertising for office space 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 to appoint the following individuals to the Washington -Greene County Private Industry Council: Member Sector Represented Ronald Amati Private Sector James McDonald Private Sector Kenneth Wiltz Community Based Organization Betty Robinson Rehabilitation Louis Falbo Economic Development William Polachak Private Sector Peter Lorenzo Labor 72 Metro Petrosky, Jr. Melvin B. Bassi Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Terry Moyer Lyman Livengood Barbara Cole Dr. Thomas Conner Walter Spotte Neil Bassi David Waugeman Donald Headlee Linda Krajnak Leslie Grenfell Private Sector County Assistance Office Office of Employment Security Education Private Sector Private Sector Private Sector Private Sector Private Sector Community Based Organization Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, approving the appointments 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 A. Bruce Grindle, the County's consultant, to authorize an extension of the current contract with Energy Sales Company for the transportation of natural gas at a reduced rate of $2.35/Mcf. which will result in a savings of approximately 25% over last year's rate of $2.95/Mcf. Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the contract extension 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 to advertise for bids for computer paper for all County Departments. It was noted that the County has been purchasing computer paper from the State Contract which has expired and for which there is no indication of when it will be renewed. Due to the constant change in the paper industry, the bid will be for a three-month period with the option to extend for an additional three months by mutual agreement of both parties. above. Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per 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 new Lease Agreement with the American Legion Ernest Phillips Post #485 for the McDonald Senior Citizens Center, effective July 1, 1995, for a period of five years. The rent will remain the same at $175.00 per month, but the utility costs 11 will increase from $150.00 per month to $190.00 per month due to recent renovations in the kitchen. Metro Petrosky, Jr. Melvin B. Bassi 73 Joseph A. Ford, Sr. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASIiINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Bassi, approving the new Lease 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 the following travel requests: (0) 1. Captain Robert Valentine of the Jail to attend a Regional Training on "Local Release Notification Requirements under Special Session Act 2 of 1995" sponsored by PCCD's Victim Services Training and Technical Assistance Project in Pittsburgh, Pa., on May 17, 1995 (0) 2. Blanket approval for the Department of Public Safety to conduct "Hazardous Materials Training Programs" in accordance with Act 165 and allowing registration fees to be collected to be used for compensation of instructors and materials. (0) 3. Kathryn Vaccari and Bonita Levine of the (Reimbursable) Health Center to attend a workshop on "Strategic Marketing in an Overregulated Industry" in Monroeville, Pa., on May 2, 1995 (R) 4. Priscilla Hodgens and Melissa Wilk of the (Reimbursable) Health Center to attend a workshop on "Sensory Stimulation" in Pittsburgh, Pa., on April 21, 1995 (0) 5. Greg Carey of the Health Center to (Reimbursable) attend a seminar on "Building Equipment Operations" at the Meadowlands Holiday Inn on May 3,1995 (R) 6. Debbie Batley and Dawn Miller of the (Reimbursable) Health Center to attend a seminar on "Medical/Psychiatric Assessment Strategies For Older Adults" sponsored by Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Inc. at the Meadowlands Holiday Inn on May 4,1995 (R) 7. Francesca Silver of Juvenile Probation (Reimbursable) to attend a seminar on "Coping with Chaos and Change in your Personal/ Professional Lives" sponsored by JCJC in Harrisburg, Pa., on May 2-4, 1995 (0) 8. Janice Springer and Rita Hritz of (Reimbursable) Washington County Aging Services to attend a seminar on "Groups That Work: Skills That Make a Difference" in Mars, Pa., on May 31, 1995 '(0) 9. Dennis Walters of Adult Probation to attend a seminar on "Drug Free Workplace" in Donora, Pa., on May 5,1995 W Metro Petrosky, Jr. Melvin B. Bassi Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (B) Board Member (R) Required (0) Optional 10. Ten (10) Deputy Sheriffs to attend a Vehicle Code Training sponsored by the Sheriff's Association at Commonwealth Academy in Butler, Pa., on April 21-23 and April 28-30 (approximate cost will be $1500 for meals and lodging and will be paid from the Sheriff's Educational Fund) Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, 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 and 9 for which his vote was "No".) Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried. Chairman Petrosky commented that from information provided to the Board by the Budget Director relative to travel costs for approximately fifteen County Departments for the first quarter of 1995, the amount spent has been $5,364.12 with $2,355.41 being reimburseable; therefore, the County's cost has been $3,008.71 which Chairman Petrosky noted is not significant in relation to the County's $32 million general fund budget. SOLICITOR Solicitor Ecker presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, that the Tax Assessment Office (or Tax Claim Bureau) be authorized to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment due to revised assessment: 1. Mary E. King R. D. 1 Avella, PA 15312 District: Independence Township Parcel I.D. No: 370-025-00-00-0005-00 Amount: $26.86 S.S. No: 179-30-1337 2. Jo Ann and Charles P. Staub, Jr. 1010 Country Hollow Drive Imperial, PA 15126 District: Robinson Township Parcel I.D. No: 550-008-00-00-0008-00 Amount: $350.04 S.S. No: 166-30-2905 3. Dino P. & Janice M. Ventura 306 Monroe Avneue W. Brownsville, PA 15417 District: West Brownsville Annex Parcel I.D. No: 675-016-00-02-0005-00 Amount: $29.04 S.S. No: 185-50-2345 (1995 County Tax) (1994 County Tax) (1994 and 1995 County Tax) L, E C Metro Petrosky, Jr. Melvin B. Bassi Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER MINUTE O S WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA M Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. i E Motion carried unanimously. 0 m Solicitor Ecker presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement in the amount of $750.00 with Donald E. York to prepare a preliminary expert analysis relative to a tax assessment m 0 appeal of the Langeloth Metallurgical Company located in Smith Township. a 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. OPENING OF BIDS Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids: BAILEY BRIDGE FIRE RESTORATION PROTECT Controller Belcastro noted that no bids were received. Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, authorizing the Chief Clerk to readvertise for bids. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BRIDGE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROTECT 1. L. W. Miller Roofing, Inc. 100 Hamilton Street Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $148,555.00 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.. 2. Kopko Construction 2055 Jefferson Avenue Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $74A22.00 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, that the foregoing bids be tabled for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 76 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. M.- FORD, COMMISSIONERS COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE FOR JUSTICE CENTER COMPLEX/ADULT, PROBATION/DATA PROCESSING 1. Digital Solutions, Inc. Phase 1: $35,348.07 1101 13th Avenue Altoona, PA 16601 Phase 2: $22,246.18 Phase 3: $24,243.24 Total amount of bid: $81,837.49 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.. 2. Datek, Inc. Phase 1: $39,263.00 445 Main Street Mount Pleasant, PA 15666 Phase 2: $25327.00 Phase 3: $29,616.00 Total amount of bid: $94206.00 An official check in the amount of $9,420.00 accompanied the bid. 3. RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc. Phase 1: $31,614.00 444 E. College Avenue #460 State College, PA 16801 Phase 2: $20,918.00 Total amount of bid: Phase 3: $23,304.00 $75.836.00 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 4. Allegheny Computer Services, Inc. Phase 1: $43,771.53 1231 Banksville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Phase 2: $18,673.00 Phase 3: $21,182.00 Total of bid: $83,626.53 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.. Moved by Mr. Bassi, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the foregoing bid to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications based upon a review of the bids by the Purchasing Agent, Data Processing Department and all departments involved in the development of the specifications. (It was noted that it was necessary to award this bid now due to the fact that the funds must be encumbered by April 30th.) Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Bassi - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Metro FetrosAy, Jr. u Melvin B. Bassi Joseph A. Ford, Sr. MINUTEO O BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 77 E 0 LL z m m m m a E 0 Q �s C '7 U 11 There being no further business, Chairman Petrosky declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:30 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: CHIEF CLERK