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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 474 - 12-30-1993 - COMMISSIONER304 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., .JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 474 Washington County Commissioners 0 Washington, PA, December 30,1993 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; Roger Metcalfe, Budget Officer; Jean L'Altrelli of the Coroner's Office; Wayne Fleming, Chief Assessor; Ron Barshick, Director of Mental Health/Mental Retardation; Don Herrington of Smith Barney Shearson; Thomas Dattilo of RRZ Investment Management; Toni Saytos, Field Consultant of the Central Blood Bank; Darlene Bigler, Executive Director of Community Action Southwest, Inc.; Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Kris Schiffbauer, Herald -Standard; 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. 473. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, that Minute No. 473 be approved as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Commissioner Mascara read a Proclamation designating January,1994, as "Volunteer Blood Donor 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 Toni Saytos, Field Consultant of the Central Blood Bank. (The meeting recessed briefly for the purpose of taking photos). Duane Kavka, Director of Human Services, introduced Darlene Bigler, the new Executive Director of Community Action Southwest, Inc. CITIZENS' COMMENTS There were no citizens' comments. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS m 12 M E O Ir P, 11 C L OLD BUSINESS Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Security Services at the Washington County Health Center be awarded to Tarbuck Security Agency for the period of one year, beginning January 4,1994, with options to renew for two additional years and to cancel at any time within thirty (30) days written notice. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bid as per above; this being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the Board extend the current contract with Bedway Security Agency for security services at the Washington County Health Center from December 31,1993 to January 4,1994. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, extending the current contract with Bedway Security Agency 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 Hardware and Data Base Software be awarded to RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc., of State College, Pennsylvania, as follows: Hardware - $47,328.00 Annual Maintenance & Support - $ 7,677.00 Installation & Training - $ 4,362.00 TOTAL: $59,367.00 Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bid as per above; this being the only bid received in accordance with specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the proposals for the Land Records Information System for the Recorder of Deeds Office be awarded to RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc., of State College, Pennsylvania, as follows: Installation & Support For Informix Upgrades - $ 5,820.00 Cost for Application Software - $36,800.00 Cost for Software Training - $ 2,600.00 Cost for Application Software Support - $ 5,520.00 Cost for Conversion - $21,500.00 TOTAL: $72,240.00 306 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bid as per above. REMARKS: It was noted that althoughthe proposal submitted b RBA is not the lowest, their proposal y more accurately meets the needs and requirements of Washington County. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for the Multi -Channel Recording System for the 911 Office be awarded to Dictaphone Corporation of Stratford, Connecticut, in the total amount of $42,908.00. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the bid as per above, this being the lowest bid received in accordance with specifications. 0 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 Contract Addendums with the following providers for the Children and Youth Program for FY93/94: 1. Mars Home for Youth Increases the Contract Authorization Amount from $25,000.00 to $75,000.00 2. George Junior Republic in Pennsylvania Increases the Contract Authorization Amount from $45,000.00 to $150,000.00 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 a Children and Youth Purchase of Service Agreement with Florence Crittenton Services to provide placement services for unwed mothers in the amount of $50,000.00 for FY93/94. above. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Purchase of Service Agreement as per 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 the Southwood Psychiatric Hospital for "Family -Based Mental Health Services" which is a new program for children and adolescents who are severely emotionally disturbed. This contract is 100% State funded with no County match required. The contract is for a six-month period, effective January 1,1994 through June 30, 1994, in the amount of $179,000.00. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS E U r. 4) E 0 cc �J 1 11 L� 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 Agreements with the following providers for the LMA Day Care Program for FY93/94: Lorena Pattison Claysville, PA Norma Wingfield Lawrence, PA Mercy Hospital Child Development Center Pittsburgh, PA Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreements 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 between the Erie County HUB and the Washington -Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission relative to a new program under Act 152 which provides case management services for drug and alcohol clients for non - hospital residential treatment for medical assistance recipients. The money flows from the State to the Western Region HUB (Erie County) and then to Washington County. The Contract is for a six-month period, effective January 1,1994 through June 30,1994, in the total amount of $484,142.00. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Agreement as per above. 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 bids: 1. Radio Communications Towers and Microwave Systems for the Enhanced 911 Center 2. Emergency Power for Remote Radio Transmitter Sites for the Enhanced 911 Center 3. Purchase or Lease/Purchase of Three (3) Grand Accessible (ramped) Mini -Vans to be used in the U.S. Department of Education funded Work -Related Transportation Program for persons with disabilties (administered by Comsis Corporation) Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 308 MINUTE 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 Addendum to the Agreement with IGCO for emergency answering services. The Addendum provides for an increase in the � cY g monthly rate from $806.50 to $840.00, effective January 1, 1994, until the new County 911 Center becomes operational. above. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Addendum to the Agreement as per 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 Addendum to the Agreement with RBA relative to the provision of integrated data processing services for the Domestic Relations Office. The Addendum provides for five modifications to the current computer system as requested by DPW. The total cost of the modifications is $14,800.00. above. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Addendum to the Agreement as per 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 Renewal Lease Agreement with Millcraft Center Limited Partnership for office space for District Justice Albert Spence, effective January 15,1994 through November 14,1995, with an option to renew for an additional year. The renewal lease would be at the same rate which is $11.00 per square foot for a total of $1,463.00 per month. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Renewal Lease 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 the following item relative to the JTPA Program: 1. Agreement with the Shadyside School of Nursing for the provision of classroom training for one (1) Title III participant. The contract total will not exceed $2,183.00 for the period of January 3,1994 through June 30, 1994. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the JTPA Agreement as per above. 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 0T- Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the Pennsylvania Social Services Union (PSSU) which authorizes the County to deduct the Fair Share Fee from 0 all compensation paid to all employees in the bargaining unit who are not members of the Union, consistent a with the provisions of Act No. 15, the Public Employee Fair Share Fee Law. m Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the PSSU Agreement as per above. Q ir Roll call vote taken: T Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request from the.Airport Manager to accept a proposal submitted by American Eagle Group for the Airport insurance coverage for calendar year 1994 at a premium of $3,450.00. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, accepting the proposal 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 Contract Change Order with Nello Construction Company relative to the Washington County Airport T-Hangar Project. The Change Order is for additional labor and materials to furnish and install weatherseals for the bifold doors on the three -unit hangar at an additional cost of $1,309.". Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Contract Change Order 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 Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation which provide for reimbursement from the State for the following bridge projects: Lyle Covered Bridge - State Share (100%) - Maximum of $85,0N for design, right-of-way acquisition and allowable utility relocation costs Letherman Bridge - State Share (100%) - Maximum of $56,000 for design, right-of-way acquisition and allowable utility relocation costs Wright Bridge - State Share (100%) - Maximum of $56,000 for design, right-of-way acquisition and allowable utility relocation costs Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreements with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as per above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute and the Chief Clerk to attest the same. 310 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS 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 two Continuation Subgrant Awards from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Proiect Title Proiect Period Suberant Amount Electronic Monitoring/ 1/1/94-IV31/94 $21,208 Home Detention Crime Victim/Witness 11V94-1V31/94 $40,939 Assistance Program Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Continuation Subgrant Awards 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 a request from Coroner Warco to establish a $10.00 fee for the issuance of cremation authorizations by the Coroner's Office. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, establishing a $10.00 fee for the issuance of cremation authorizations by the Coroner's Office 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 recommendation to approve the following Board appointments/reappointments: WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Reappointment of David Miller (4-yr. term, 1/1/94 - 1/1/98) SPRPC Reappointment of Commissioner Mascara (3-yr. term,111/94 - 12/31/96) COMMUNITY ACTION SOUTHWEST BOARD OF DIRECTORS Appointment of Senator J. Barry Stout or his designee (replacing Sheriff Fazzoni) Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the foregoing Board appointments/reappointments. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK 311 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 Agreement with Attorney Mary Lyn Drewitz as the Mental Health Review Officer for calendar year 1994 at the annual compensation 0 of $18AW, payable at the rate of $1,5W per month. a) Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Agreement as per above. C 21 Roll call vote taken: M E Ir Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petroskv - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. a Motion carried unanimously. a Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests: (0)1. Two staff members of JTPA to attend the Pennsylvania Service Delivery Area (Reimbursable) Association Meeting and the Incentive Awards Program to be held in Hershey, Pa., on January 11-12, 1994 (B) 2. Blanket travel approval for Catherine Kresh, Director of LMA Day Care, to participate as (Reimbursable) a member and attend all meetings of the DPW Documentation of Rates Work Group (The first meeting to be held in Harrisburg, Pa., on January 10-11,1994) (0) 3. Hugh Hennessy and Jim Stanko of the Health Center to attend a seminar on "Gain New (Reimbursable) Productivity to Improve and Optimize Reimbursement, Revenue and Receivables" in Pittsburgh, Pa., on January 20,1994 (R) 4. Kelly Joseph, Jane Bentrem, Marjorie King, Stephen Rauch and Chris Popovich of (Reimbursable) Children and Youth to attend a workshop entitled. -"Core 102 Casework Process and Case Planning" in Monroeville, Pa., on February 2, 3, 9 and 10,1994 (R) 5. Perri Greco, Marjorie King, Barbara Gerbec, Betty Comport, John Patrick, Rebecca (Reimbursable) Adams, Jeff Dykstra and David Neil of Children and Youth to attend a workshop entitled "Core 205 Child Protective Services: Legal Issues" in Pittsburgh, Pa., on January 24-25, 1994 (R) 6. Jane Bentrem and Kelly Joseph of Children and Youth to attend a workshop entitled (Reimbursable) "Core 100 Child Protective Services: Legal Issues" in Pittsburgh, Pa., on January 6,1994 (R) 7. Kimberly Varosky, Christine Popovich, Megan Gregory, Marjorie King, Kelly Joseph (Reimbursable) and Jane Bentrem of Children and Youth to attend a workshop entitled "Core 101 Child Protective Services" in Pittsburgh, Pa., on January 11-13,1994 (0) 8. Chuck Pollacci, Director of Veterans, to attend the 3rd Anniversary Banquet of the Pa. American Legion Housing for Homeless Veterans, Inc. in Coraopolis, Pa., on January 8, 1994 (B) Board Member (0) Optional Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, 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. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the meeting schedule for Agenda and Board Meetings for calendar year 1994 whereby the Commissioners will continue to hold bi-weekly Agenda and Board Meetings at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. 2 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the meeting 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 a Tax Levy and Appropriation Resolution fixing the tax rate for the year 1994 at 13.06 mills for general County purposes and 2.14 mills for debt purposes; and appropriating specific sums estimated to be required for the specific purposes of the County government for the year 1994. (Total Budget - $59,925,651; General Fund - $27,082,200) Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the Tax Levy and Appropriation Resolution for year 1994 as per above. REMARKS: Chairman Mascara acknowledged the input of his two colleagues and the Budget Director, Roger Metcalfe, for their untireless efforts in balancing this budget which represents a no -tax increase budget. REMARKS: Commissioner Petrosky commented that he is proud to be associated with this budget from the standpoint that it not only reflects a no -tax increase, but it also highlights continued progress as far as the County is concerned relative to the services that it provides to the constituents. He noted that over the last five years, the County has had $20M of new taxable income and is reflecting almost $1,038,000,000 in taxable property. He stated that over the last five years, the County's budget has only reflected one mill in increased taxes. In 1994, the County will take on several major projects, such as the enhanced 911 Center and the new justice center as well as continued expansion at Southpointe. In addition, the County will continue to maintain a high level of service in the areas of Aging, MH/MR, Children and Youth, etc. He commended his colleagues in terms of the fiscal restraint shown during 1993 that allows the County to be in this position for 1994. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk made the following announcements: 1. County Offices will be closed on Friday, December 31st, for the New Year's holiday. 2. Swearing -in Ceremonies of Elected Officials will be held on Monday, January 3rd, at 9:30 a.m. in Judge Gladden's Courtroom 3. The Salary Board Reorganization Meeting will convene on Monday, January 3rd, at 10:30 a.m. BID OPENINGS Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids: PRINTED FORMS 1. Badzik Printing Service, Inc. 799 Meldon Avenue P. O. Box 242 Donora, PA 15033 2. Consolidated Business Forms Mayview and Scott Roads Bridgeville, PA 15017 0 E 11 1 3. D. L. Pandolph & Company, Inc. 139 Elm Grove Drive McMurray, PA 15317 MINUTE BOOK 31 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS J. m E O cr a Ll I 4. Five Thousand Forms, Inc. 8020 Mine Street Fogelsville, PA 18051 S. Garlits Industries, Inc. 30 North Pennsylvania Avenue Morrisville, PA 19067 6. Hudson Business Forms 1401 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 7. Lydic Printing Company 33 Springfield Avenue Washington, PA 15301 8. Moore Business Forms 1 Allegheny Square Suite 530 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 9. Multi -Graphic Business Systems 7821 Witmer Drive Harrisburg, PA 17111 10. Rainbow Graphics, Inc. P. O. Box 518 655 West Pike Street 11. Reynolds + Reynolds P. O. Box 822 Uniontown, PA 15401 12. Tri-State Publishing Company 157 N. Third Street P. O. Box 1119 Steubenville, OH 43952 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. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:35 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: A0 ,1993 A ST: CHIEF CLERK