HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 472 - 12-2-1993 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 28
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS
Minute No. 472
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0 Washington, PA, December 2,1993
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m 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
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Mascara, Petrosky and Ford. Also being present: Tina Dallatore, Chief Clerk; Solicitor Bassi; Linda Hands,
Clerk -Steno II; Controller Belcastro; Duane Kavka, Director of Human Services; Frank Zerla, Bill McCready
and Robin DeSantis of United Way; Pam Montgomery, Warren Lindley and Don Angelone of the Human
® Management Resources, Inc.; Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Linda Ritzer, Observer -Reporter; Jim
Jefferson, WJPA; Chris Enzerra, Herald Standard; and various bidders.
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to
approve Minute No. 471.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, that Minute No. 471 be approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Chairman Mascara entertained a motion to adopt a Proclamation proclaming the month of December,
1993, as "United Way Month",
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the foregoing Proclamation.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
® The Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Frank Zerla, Bill McCready and Robin DeSantis of
United Way.
Chairman Mascara entertained a motion to adopt a Proclamation recognizing the day of December 2,
1993, as the official "Opening of Human Management Resources, Inc.'s (HMR) Assistive Center for
Technology Services".
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the foregoing Proclamation -
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
® Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Pam Montgomery, Warren Lindley and Don
Angelone of Human Management Resources, Inc.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., .JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
There were no citizens' comments.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the following bids continue to be tabled for review:
1. Linen Supplies
2. Laundry Supplies
3. Disposable Briefs, Underpads and Washcloths for the Washington County
Health Center
4. Fifteen Used Duplicating Machines
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, to continue to table the bids as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Pennsylvania Safe Kids
Coalition Mini -Grant Application to be submitted to the Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania in the amount
of $2AM.00 to be used for Safe Kids activities during 1994.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving submission of the Mini -Grant Application
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Right -Of -Way Agreement
with West Penn Power Company for the extension of electric service to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
located along Museum Road in Chartiers Township.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Right -Of -Way Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an annual Agreement
between the County and Cross Creek Township whereby the township would be responsible for
maintenance of the roads in Cross Creek Park at a cost of $40.00 an hour (not to exceed $2,500.00 annually).
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
AFRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Proposal submitted by
®� Vector Security of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for the installation of a security system at the new Mingo Park
0 UL Office Building. The cost of installation is $1,181.00 and the monthly monitoring cost would be $25.00.
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Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Proposal as per above.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following item relative to
® the JTPA Program:
1. An Agreement with Millcraft Center for the provision of office space to be
used as a Resource Center by the WGCJTA. The contract term will be three
years commencing on January 1,1994, and terminating on December 31, 1996.
The cost per square foot is $11.00 for 2,251 square feet of office space.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a five-year Agreement with
Bell of Pennsylvania to provide Centrex lines for the operation of the Enhanced 911 Center. Twenty-five
(25) lines are needed which would provide features necessary for operation of the Center. The initial cost of
installation is $1,625.00 (non -recurring cost) and the monthly cost is $484.30.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Agreement as per above and
authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute.
Roll call vote taken
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
® Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Amended Grant
Application for expansion of the EMS Communications System which was previously approved at the
meeting on March 25,1993 (See p. 66). The Amended Grant Application requests $166,110.00 of state funds
and $110,740.00 of local matching funds, totalling $276,850.00.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Amended Application for expansion of
the EMS Communications System as per above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute.
Roll call vote taken:
® Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Mini -Grant Awards to the
following eight (8) Ambulance and EMS Services in the four county area relative to the Washington
Regional Highway Safety Program. Each mini -grant is in the amount of $157.50, representing one-half of the
cost to help the Ambulance and EMS Services to purchase a Pedi Pal child restraint seat. This funding is
through a special 153 grant to promote the use of seat belts and child restraints.
Norvelt EMS Norvelt (Westmoreland)
Washington Twp. Belle Vernon (Westmoreland)
Tri Town EMS Vanderbilt (Westmoreland)
Bentworth Bentleyville (Washington)
Ambulance & Chair Washington (Washington)
Sewickley Twp. Herminie (Westmoreland)
Perryopolis Perryopolis (Fayette)
Five Town Station Roscoe (Fayette)
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Mini -Grant awards as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval submission of an
Intermediate Punishment Plan (IPP) Modification to the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and
Delinquency. This modification provides authority for the County to continue to use the sentencing options
provided under Act 201 and qualifies the County for funds under Act 71. Those sentencing options include
electronic monitoring, intensive supervision and the weekender program.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving submission of the IPP Modification as per
above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Bell of
Pennsylvania to continue providing Public Telephone Service for three (3) pay phones located in the
Courthouse and one (1) pay phone located in Courthouse Square. This Agreement is for a 48-month period
commencing December 15,1993 through December 14, 1997. The compensation that the County would
receive would be between twelve (12) and fifteen (15) percent based on the County's current revenues from
each phone.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement as per above and
authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute.
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Roll call vote taken:
®� Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
0 Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Board
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WASHINGTON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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Appointment of:
David Williams - Claysville, PA (4-year term - 01/01/94 - 12/31/97)
(replacing Albert Miller as Farmer Director, who will serve as
Director Emeritus)
Reappointment of:
Commissioner Metro Petrosky, Jr. (1-year term - 01/01/94 - 12/31/94)
Kathryn Hixenbaugh - Avella, PA (4-year term - 01/01/94 - 12/31/97)
(Urban Director)
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the foregoing Board appointment and
reappointments.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests:
(R) 1. Karen Silbaugh, Jon Ridge and Michael Hertig of Adult Probation to attend a training
course on "Basic Probation and Parole Skills" sponsored by the Pennsylvania Board of
Probation and Parole in Harrisburg, Pa., on January 24,1994 through February 4,1994
(R) 2. Rene Crow, Gloria Williams and Patty Pryor of Adult Probation to attend a course on
"Secretarial Safety Awareness" sponsored by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and
Parole in Altoona, Pa., on December 7,1993
(0) 3. James Henry, Director of Children and Youth, to attend a PCYA Western Region
(Reimbursable) Meeting in Clarion, Pa., on December 10,1993
® (0) 4. James Henry and Jackie Forte of Children and Youth to attend a E.P.S.D.T. training in
(Reimbursable) Pittsburgh, Pa., on December 8,1993
(0) 5. Mary Lynn Spilak, Director of Aging Services, to attend a Membership Meeting and
(Reimbursable) Conference on "Health Care and Older Adults: Changes for the 90's and Beyond"
sponsored by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Aging in Warrendale, Pa.,
on December 10, 1993
(0) 6. Chuck Pollacci, Veterans Director, to attend a tour of Veterans Homes and Hospitals on
December 2-5,1993
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(R) Required
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, 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; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request to declare the
following in conjunction with the Mayor and Council Members of the City of Washington:
Friday, December 3, as Wash High Little Prexies Blue and Black Day, congratulates
them on winning the title of WPIAL Class AA Champions, and wishes them good
luck in the PIAA West Region Finals against Forest Hills on Friday night.
Saturday, December 4, as W&j Presidents Red and Black Day, congratulates them on
winning the title of Southern Region Champions of NCAA Division III, and wishes
them good luck in the NCAA Division III Semi -Finals against Rowan College on
Saturday afternoon.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the request as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief Clerk made the following announcement:
1. Prison Board Meeting has been rescheduled from Wednesday, December 8, to Wednesday,
December 15, at 11:30 a.m. at the Jail
BID OPENINGS
Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
SECURITY FOR THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER
1. Bedway Security Agency, Inc.
3109 Forbes Avenue
Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
7.12 hourly rate x 6656 hours = $ 47390.72 YEAR ONE
7.43 hourly rate x 6656 hours = $ 49454.08 YEAR TWO
7.76 hourly rate x 6656 hours = $ 51.650.56 YEAR THREE
Total for three year contract: $148,495.36
A certified check in the amount of $14,849.54 accompanied the bid. 0
2. St. Moritz Security Services, Inc.
4600 Clairton Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
7.39 hourly rate x 6656 hours = $ 49187.84 YEAR ONE
7.74 hourly rate x 6656 hours = $ 51,517.44 YEAR TWO
8.12 hourly rate x 6656 hours = $ 54.046.72 YEAR THREE
Total for three year contract: $154,752.00
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.,
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3. Tarbuck Security Agency, Inc.
1150 Washington Road
Route 19
Washington, PA 15301
6.69 hourly rate x 6656 hours = $ 44,528.64 YEAR ONE
6.99 hourly rate x 6656 hours = $ 46,525.44 YEAR TWO
7.29 hourly rate x 6656 hours = $ 48.522.24 YEAR THREE
Total for three year contract: $139,576.32
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, that the foregoing bids be tabled for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
COMPUTER HARDWARE. DATA BASE SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES
1. RBA Professional Data
Systems, Inc.
444 East College Avenue
State College, PA 16801
Total amount of bid: $64A82.00
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, that the foregoing bid be tabled for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
10:40 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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ATTEST:
CHIEF CLERK