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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 473 - 12-16-1993 - COMMISSIONER294 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 473 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, December 16,1993 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 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; Brian Bark, 911 Coordinator; Roland Bourke, Executive Director, Redevelopment Authority; Marlene Luketich Kochis, Assistant Director of Planning; Launa Haney Post, Conservation District; Barbara Webb of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Energy Center; Pete Overcashier, Manager, Peters Township Public Works Department; Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Linda Ritzer, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; and Kathy Thomas, Riverview Weekly. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 472. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, that Minute No. 472 be approved as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Roland Bourke, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution authorizing the submission of the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) for federal FY94-98 to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the Resolution as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners presented Certificates of Appreciation to Barbara Webb of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Energy Center, Launa Haney Post, Conservation District, and Pete Overcashier, Manager, Peters Township Public Works Department, for their volunteer efforts in the Washington/Allegheny Counties Joint Newspaper and Magazine recycling drive which was held on December 4 at three locations (Peters Township, Washington Mall and Bentleyville Truck Stop.) (Bill Weyers, owner of the Bentleyville Truck Stop, was not able to attend the meeting to accept his certificate). (The meeting recessed briefly for the purpose of taking photos). 295 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS CITIZENS' COMMENTS 0 c.. There were no citizens' comments. z b OLD BUSINESS U- 2 Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Linen Supplies for the period of January 1,1994 C m through December 31,1994, be awarded to the following vendors for the per unit costs submitted in their E cc bid proposals: a ATD American, Wyncote, PA Liberty Textile, Cleveland, OH is Medipant, Patton, PA Randolph Medical, Monroeville, PA Standard Textile, Pittsburgh, PA Textile Sales, Baltimore, MD Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the bids as per above; these being the lowest "per unit cost" bids received in accordance with specifications. REMARKS: It was noted that all items were awarded to the low bidder, except Item #3, towels; Item #7, Thermal Spreads; and Item #11, Laundry Bags. The low bid of these items did not meet the specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Laundry Supplies for the period of January 1,1994 through December 31,1994, be awarded as follows: List I - Liauids with Disvenser Award in total to second low bidder, Gurtler Chemicals, South Holland, Illinois. Low -bidder, Burns Chemical, did not meet the specifications. List II - Powdered Laundry Suvvlies ® Award to the lowest per unit cost bidders as follows: Detergent - Jack Frye, Clairton, PA Bleach - Burns Chemical, Export, PA Spot Remover - Gurtler Chemicals, South Holland, Illinois Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Disposable Briefs, Underpads and Washcloths for the period of January 1,1994 through December 31,1994, be awarded as follows: UnderDads Award to Gatti Medical Supply, Indiana, PA - third lowest. Low bidder, Randolph Medical, not acceptable, not absorbent. Second low bidder, Stuart Medical, not acceptable, not absorbent. 296 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS Dispsosable Washcloths Award to Marstan Industries, Philadelphia, PA - second lowest. Low bidder, Randolph Medical, not acceptable, pulls apart, not strong and too small. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the bids as per above. REMARKS: It was noted that the disposable briefs will not be awarded on this bid. The Health Center will purchase these on State Contract as it is a better product for a comparable cost. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Fifteen (15) Used Duplicating Machines be awarded as 0 follows: Machine I - Xerox Corporation. Pittsburgh, PA - Low Bidder (11 - District Justices, 1 JTPA) Xerox 5312TCS, exceeds specifications,1993 model machine with Xerox Total Satisfaction Guarantee or replace machines. Three year contract at $.023 per copy which includes equipment, maintenance and all supplies (except paper) for an estimated total of $276.00 per year x three years = $828.00 for three years per machine. (American Made) This is for twelve machines. Eleven machines located in District Justice offices throughout Washington County and one in the Waynesburg JTPA Office. Machine II - Comdoc Office Svstems, Brideeville, PA - Low Bidder (Divorce Office) Harris/3M - Lanier 6020AG, Purchase of in -place equipment. Machine $403.00 + Coin Op Attachment $1,200.00 = $1,603.00. Maintenance approximately $588.00 for the first year based on current volume. Total maintenance for three years based on current costs = $1,764.00. Approximate total cost of machine after three years = $3,367.00 (life of machine is four years). Machine III - Xerox Corporation, Pittsburgh. PA - Low Bidder (District Justice Spence) Xerox 5028ZTAS, exceeds specifications,1993 Model machine with Xerox Total Satisfaction Guarantee or replace machine. Three year contract at $.023 per copy which includes equipment, maintenance and all supplies (except paper) for an estimated total of $690.00 per year x three years = $2,070.00 for three years plus $21.00/per month for sorter = $2,826.00 for three years. (American Made) Machine IV - Xerox Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA - Low Bidder (Personnel) Xerox 5034ZTA with automatic auditron, exceeds specifications, new, remanufactured or used machine with Xerox Total Satisfaction Guarantee or replacement of machine. Three year contract at $.023 per copy which includes equipment, maintenance and all supplies (except paper) for an estimated total of $1,242.00 per year x three years = $3,726.00 for three years. 0 Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the bids as per above. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the following bids continue to be tabled for review: 1. Washington County Health Center Security Services 2. Computer Hardware, Data Base Software and Support Services 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. MINUTE BOOK 297 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS CORRESPONDENCE Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases relative to the following projects: 0 1. Western Center Sulf-X Remediation Phase II Project 2. Bassett Alley Storm Sewer Improvements Project and Catfish Alley (Weaver Alley) m Retaining Wall Project - City of Washington CD NEW BUSINESS Q Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement between Children and Youth Social Service Agency and the Washington -Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission to provide drug and alcohol services to needy clients. Funding for this Agreement is through a 9 Pennfree grant of $42,000.00. 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 Children and Youth Contract Addendum with Abraxas, Inc., for the provision of placement services. This Addendum increases the Contract Authorization Amount from $100,000.00 to $120,000.00 for FY92/93. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Addendum 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 Children and Youth Contract Addendum with William A. Mitchell, Esquire, for the provision of legal services. This Addendum provides for an increase for calendar year 1993 of $12,000.00 (from $35,000.00 to $47AW.00) to cover additional Is services that were required due to hearings and legal work. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Addendum 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 relative to the Washington County Health Center two (2) Contract Addendums with Diversified Health Services (DHS) as follows: 1. Contract Addendum to continue to provide quality assurance services for the 3-year period of January 1, 1994 through December 31, 1996, as follows: First Year - $5,500.00 per month Second Year - $5,800.00 per month Third Year - $5,W.00 per month 298 MINUTE • BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR . JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS 2. Contract Addendum which provides an additional $5,000.00 for architectural/engineering services related to Certificate of Need (CON) application for expansion at the Washington County Health Center. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Contract Addendums 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 the following applications for allocations of County Liquid Fuel Tax Funds: 1. Application in the amount of $5,000.00 from North Charleroi Borough for general road maintenance 0 2. Applications for the County to encumber the following amounts: $50,000.00 - Burgettstown Bridge #23, Raccoon Creek -Bridge Rehabilitation $50,000.00 - Cross Creek Park Road Rehabilitation $40,000.00 - Wright Bridge #22, Pigeon Creek Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Applications 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 Lease Agreement between Washington County and North Bethlehem Township for the erection of a radio tower and antennae for the 911 operations. The County will pay a rent sum of $1.00 per year and will be responsible for the installation of exterior light fixtures and lamps. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Lease Agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Is Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval relative to 911 an Application to be submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, through the Emergency Medical Services Institute, for the FY94195 EMS Communications Grant for the purchase of communications equipment at a total cost of $281,000.00 with forty (40%) percent County match of $112,400.00 and the remaining $168,600.00 would come from the State. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving submission of the Application as per above. Roll call vote taken: ! Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 299 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS tj Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a recommendation from the Personnel Director authorizing an Extension of the Voluntary Four -Day Workweek Policy for Calendar Year d 1994. U- z Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Extension as per above. m Roll call vote taken: E Ir Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petroskv - Yes: Mr. Mascara - Yes. a M Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a recommendation from the ® Personnel Director to approve the 1994 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Rates as follows: ! PLAN 1994 RATE 1993 RATE % INCREASE 65 Special Group $117.80 $116.64 < 1% Active Individual $143.05 $129.46 10.5% Employee/Children $301.91 $273.22 10.5% Husband & Wife $360.10 $325.80 10.5% Family $402.79 $364.52 10.5% Vision Employee $ 1.05 $ 1.05 0 Employee & Dependent $ 2.54 $ 2.54 0 Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the 1994 Blue Cross/Blue Shield Rates 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 Resolution authorizing various budget transfers in accordance with P.S. 16, Section 1784. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the foregoing Resolution. 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 Cellular One for the purpose of providing air time for a cellular phone for the new EMA vehicle. The base monthly rate is $15.95 plus $.36 per minute peak time and $.16 off peak. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, 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. NOMINUTE BOOK 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 an Extension of the Natural Gas ConsultingContract with A. Bruce Grindle Petroleum Engineering for period of one year, effective � g p y December 1,1993 through November 30,1994. The cost of the Agreement for this period will remain at $3,000.00. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for the following bid: 1. Seven (7) Passenger Van for the Washington County Jail (to be paid from grant funds for the Electronic Monitoring/Home Detention Program) 0 Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - No; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request from the Coroner to approve a revised Fee Schedule from Ambulance and Chair Service of Washington, Pennsylvania, for the removal of bodies which increases the rate from $350.00 to $395.00, effective December 1,1993. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the revised Fee Schedule 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 the following travel requests: (R) 1. Cathi Kresh and Toni Sabo of LMA Day Care who attended a User Group Meeting (Reimbursable) sponsored by the Department of Public Welfare in Pittsburgh, Pa., on December 9,1993 (0) 2. Jane Bentrem and Kelly Joseph of Children and Youth to attend a workshop on "Core (Reimbursable) 104 Separation and Child Placement" in Monroeville, Pa., on December 20-22,1993 (0) 3. Michelle Manni and Ruth Todd of the Health Center to attend a conference on 'Brain (Reimbursable) Injury" in Monessen, Pa., on January 12,1994 (0) 4. Bonita Levine of the Health Center to attend a seminar on "Cultural Competence: (Reimbursable) Workforce 2000" in Pittsburgh, Pa., on April 6,1994 (0) 5. Angela J. Alampi of Aging Services who attended a Winter Training Session CASA (Reimbursable) Meeting in Fox Chapel, Pa., on December 15,1993 (0) Optional (R) Required Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing travel requests and 0 authorizing payment of all necessary expenses related thereto. Roil call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS 301 ANNOUNCEMENTS 0 Chief Clerk made the following announcements: 0 1. County Offices will be closed on Friday, December 24, due to the Christmas holiday. 2. The Commissioners' Agenda Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, December 29, has been changed from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. m SOLICITOR O cc Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. a Moved by Mr. Petrosky, 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 of real estate or personal property tax: 1. Gregg and Pamela Schwotzer 122 Scarborough Lane McMurray, PA 15317 District: Peters Parcel I.D. No: 540-007-18-00-0006-M Amount: $275.36 S.S. No: 173-42-9885 2. John F. and Lee Chi Kusajtys R. D. 1, Box 178C Hess Road Bentleyville, PA 15314 District: Fallowfield Parcel I.D. No. 320-001-00-00-0028-04 Amount: $279.29 S.S. No: 545-39-4764 3. Thelma Lutz, Robert Armstrong and Columbia Gas Transmission Route 19 Manifold Road P. O. Box 498 Washington, PA 15301 District: Donegal Parcel I.D. No: 230-004-00-00-0022-M Amount: $1.714.45 Tax I.D. No: 31-080-2435 4. Stanley J. and Cynthia Uniejewski 1250 Mounts Road Washington, PA 15301 District: Buffalo Parcel I.D. No: 060-015-00-00-0034-03 Amount: $35.19 S.S. No: 192-48-6404 S. Union Electric Steel Corporation P. O. Box 360824M Pittsburgh, PA 15251 District: Smith Parcel I.D. Nos: 570-015-00-00-0002-00 570-015-00-00-0W3-00 Amounts: $5.635.65 $6.28 Tax I.D. No: 25-0847980 6. Edward Young R. D. 1 Coal Center, PA 15423 District: Long Branch Parcel I.D. No: 390-013-09-99-0014-00 Amount: $601.92 S.S. No: 189-32-3531 (1993 County Tax) (1993 County Tax) (1993 County Tax) (1993, County Tax) (1993 County Tax) (1982-1992 County Taxes) 302 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS 7. South Hills Christian Center (1993 County Tax) 3831 Washington Pike 40 Bridgeville, PA 15017 District: Cecil Parcel I.D. No: 140-012-00-00-0089-00 Amount: $287.14 8. Rick and Beverly Hamilton (1992 County Tax) R. D. 1, Box 154 Prosperity, PA 15329 District: Morris Parcel I.D. No: 450-018-00-00-0014-00 Amount: $32.97 S.S. No: 192-38-4847 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. BID OPENINGS Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids: MULTI -CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RECORDING SYSTEM FOR 911 CENTER 1. Dictaphone Corporation 3191 Broadbridge Avenue Stratford, CT 06497 GRAND TOTAL: $ 42.908.00 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Diskriter, Inc. 3257 West Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15216 GRAND TOTAL: $ 61,767.00 A cashier's check in the amount of $6,176.70 accompanied the bid. 3. Magnasync-Comverse Corporation 1135 Mansfield Avenue Hollywood, CA 90038 GRAND TOTAL: $ 60,150.34 (Primary) 0 $168265.00 (Alternate) A bid bond in the amount of $16,827.00 accompanied the bid. 4. SBM Electronics, Inc. P. O. Box 101228 Pittsburgh, PA 15237 GRAND TOTAL: $ 60.790.00 Cash in the amount of $6,079.00 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. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS 303 Z E 0 U- P • r LJ �l There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:40 a.m. THE FOR GOING MINUTES SUBMi t t =j FOR APPROVAL: ® , 1993 ® � e ATTEST: •Xo4tz4e*czsL<.e..., CHIEF CLERK