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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 476 - 1-27-1994 - COMMISSIONER2 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA. METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 476 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, January 27,1994 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; Francis King, Director of Property & Supplies; Duane Kavka, Director of Human Services; Dan Veres and Diane O'Toole of Butcher & Singer; Linda Ritzer, Observer -Reporter; and George Stewart, interested citizen. 0 Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 475. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, that Minute No. 475 be approved as written. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Dan Veres of Butcher & Singer presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following items relative to the Washington County Housing Authority, First Mortgage Guaranteed Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series of 1994: 1. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GUARANTY AGREEMENT (THE "GUARANTY'l; BRIEFLY DESCRIBING THE PROJECT FOR WHICH THE BONDS ARE TO BE INCURRED, APPROVING ITS UNDERTAKING AND SETTING FORTH ITS REALISTIC ESTIMATED USEFUL LIFE; STATING $3,500,000 AS THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT WHICH THE BONDS TO BE SECURED BY THE GUARANTY CANNOT EXCEED; AUTHORIZING THE INCURRENCE OF LEASE RENTAL DEBT AS EVIDENCED BY THE GUARANTY; AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OFFICERS AND THEIR SUCCESSORS TO PREPARE AND CERTIFY THE DEBT STATEMENT, BORROWING BASE CERTIFICATE AND SELF-LIQUIDATING DEBT REPORT; TO EXECUTE, ACKNOWLEDGE AND DELIVER THE GUARANTY AND TAKE OTHER NECESSARY ACTION; ACKNOWLEDGE AND DELIVER A COVENANT OF THE AMOUNT PAYABLE IN RESPECT OF THE GUARANTY AS BEING IN ANY FISCAL YEAR ONLY THAT PORTION OF DEBT REVENUES OF THE AUTHORITY, SAID UNPAID PORTION TO BE PAYABLE, PURSUANT TO THE GUARANTY, FROM SUMS BUDGETED THEREFOR BY THE COUNTY OUT OF ITS GENERAL REVENUES, THE COUNTY'S FULL FAITH, CREDIT AND TAXING POWER BEING PLEDGED TO SUCH PAYMENTS, AND ANY PAYMENT TO BE MADE THEREUNDER; AND REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS. 2. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPROVING A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Mr. Veres stated that this is a refunding of the 1978 Bonds. He stated that the long bond on the 1978 Issue was at 6-3/4%; in this refunding, the yield that it was placed with was at 5.15%. The principal amount of the refunding bonds is $2,510,000 and the approximate cash available at closing is $331,047 (as a percent of MINUTE BOOK 323 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS refunded bonds is $15.542%). He explained that the figure of $331,047 is a combination of debt service savings ($186,000) and a surplus out of the 1978 indenture ($145,000). The refunded bonds will still have the n � �'P 0 same maturity date of December 1, 2009. Commissioner Petrosky requested from Mr. Veres a copy of the C breakdown of fees/fixed costs. m 21 Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the Ordinance and Resolution as per above. E Ir Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. a Motion carried unanimously. 0 (Kathy Thomas of The Valley Independent entered the meeting). CITIZENS' COMMENTS There were no citizens' comments. OLD BUSINESS Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Printed Forms for the period of January 1,1994 through December 31,1994, be awarded to the following vendors for the per unit costs submitted in their bid proposals: Badzik Printing Company, Donora, PA Consolidated Business Forms, Pittsburgh, PA Five Thousand Forms, Fogelsville, PA Garlits Industries, Morrisville, PA Hudson Business Forms, Pittsburgh, PA Moore Business Forms, Pittsburgh, PA Multi -Graphic Business Systems, Harrisburg, PA D. L. Pandolph & Company, Inc., McMurray, PA Rainbow Graphics, Meadowlands, PA ® Reynolds & Reynolds, Uniontown, PA Tri-State Printing Company, Steubenville, OH Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bids as per above; these being the lowest "per unit cost" bids 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 bids for Duplicating Paper for the period of February 1,1994 through January 31,1995, be awarded to Gestetner Corporation of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, based on the following per unit costs submitted in its bid proposal: 8-1/2 X 11 - $759.20 per pallet 8-1/2 X 14 - $987.60 per pallet 24 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; this being the lowest "per unit cost" bid received in accordance with specifications. REMARKS: It was noted that although Alling & Cory of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, appeared to be the low bidder on the 8-1/2 X 14 @ $976.00 per pallet, they have indicated a possible price change every quarter of $60.00 per pallet which could bring the total to $1,216.00 per pallet. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Flags and Markers for the period of January 27,1994 through December 31,1994, be awarded to the following vendors for the per unit costs submitted in their bid proposals: FLAGS FOR VETERANS GRAVES/PROPERTY & SUPPLIES Award to Collegeville Flag & Manufacturing Company, Collegeville, PA Flags for Veterans Graves: $11,828.74 Flags for Property & Supplies: $ 2.817.30 Total Based on Estimated Quantity: $14,646.04 MARKERS FOR VETERANS GRAVES Award to Atlas Alloys Company, Inc., Atlasburg, PA Total Based on Estimated Quantity: $ 4,777.50 Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bids as per above; these being the lowest "per unit cost" bids 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 bids for Meat for the Months of February, March and April, 1994, be awarded to the following vendors for the per unit costs submitted in their bid proposals: Green Valley Packing Company, Claysville, PA Kraft/Behrhorst, Bridgeville, PA Shane Meat Company, Kennett Square, PA 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. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for Linen Supplies (Rebid of Reusable Underpads) be awarded to Universal Textile & Supply Corporation of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the approximate total amount of $9,258.72. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , .JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS z E U C m a) E O Ir r-.j 11 Moved by Mr. Petrosky, 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 the three lowest bids received 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 bid for Disposable Lids for Bowls and Mugs for the Washington County Health Center for the period of February 1,1994 through January 31,1995, be awarded to Kraft Food Service of Freedom, Pennsylvania, in the approximate total amount of $11,076.75, based on estimated quantities. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bid as per above; this being the lowest bid received in accordance with specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE Chief Clerk made available to the news media a News Release relative to the following project: 1. Coal Center and Ellsworth Street and Sidewalk Improvements Project NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the following provider for the LMA Day Care Program for FY93/94: Sarah Warne Washington, PA 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 Purchase of Service Agreement with Keystone City Residence, Inc., for the provision of placement services in the maximum amount of $30,000.00 ($81.75 per diem) 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. 326 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 Agreement between the Washington/Greene Drugand Alcohol Planning Commission and the Washington City Mission to provide g � ty an overflow shelter for homeless persons in the bi-county area during the first six months of calendar year 1994 in the amount of $3,000.00. 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 an Addendum to the Children and Youth Agreement with Northern Tier Youth Services for the provision of placement services. This Addendum increases the FY93/94 Contract Authorization amount from $25AM.00 to $75,000.00. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Addendum to 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 an Agreement with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation to provide services for the Washington County Ridesharing Program, through the Human Services Department, in the amount of $85,0M.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 an Agreement with Comsis Corporation to provide total management services related to operate the U.S. Department of Education's Disabled Transportation Grant. The Agreement is for a three-year period, effective October 1,1993. The contract amount is not to exceed $400AM.00 per year (years two and three would be contingent upon continued federal funding.) 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 the following JTPA item: 1. Modification to the Lease Agreement with Stablein's Polar Water Company because the original authorization only covered the cost of the equipment and did not cover the cost of the water. This Modification increases the monthly fee from $11.61 to $22.61. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY. JR , .JOSEPH A FORD. COMMISSIONERS D. m a) m E Er 0 0 Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the JTPA item 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 Extension to the Lease Agreement with Sunset Sales & Service of Claysville, Pennsylvania, for a one -month period for office space for District Justice Dutton, effective March 1,1994 through March 31,1994, at $850.00 per month. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving,the Extension to the 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 approval authorization for the payment of $2,750.00 to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund (USTIF) for the purpose of providing liability coverage for the County's seven (7) underground storage tanks for the period of February 1,1994 through December 31,1994. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing payment 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 Board appointments/reappointments: MH/MR ADVISORY BOARD (3-year terms, eff. 1/1/94 - 12/31/96) Reappointment of: Commissioner Frank R. Mascara Dr. Edward Foley of Washington, PA Dorothy Radic of Monongahela, PA Appointment of: Amber Fleet of Washington, PA Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Board appointments/reappointments 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 Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Board appointment: SPRPC (3-year term, eff. 1/1/94 - lV31/96) Appointment of: (Local Elected Official category) Francis L. King Mayor, City of Washington Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Board appointment 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 Row Office Solicitor Agreements as follows: above. 1. Agreement with Attorney Anthony Seneca as Solicitor for the new Recorder of Deeds at the rate of $2,400.00 annually, effective January 3,1994 2. Addendum to the Agreement with Attorney John Solomon as Solicitor for the Controller which reduces the rate from $12,000.00 annually to $4,W.00 annually, effective January 3,1994 Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Row Office Solicitor Agreements 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 request from the Sollon Funeral Home, Ltd., of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, for burial expense reimbursement for the burial of Dorothy O'Donnell in the amount of $300.00. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving payment of $300.00 to the Sollon Funeral Home, Ltd., as per above; this action being in accordance with Section 2166 of The County Code. 0 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: (0) 1. Kathryn Vaccari, WCHC Director of Nursing, to attend a seminar on Managing Legal (Reimbursable) Risks in Long -Term Care in Pittsburgh, Pa., on February 9,1994; and a training session on State and Federal Long -Term Care Regulations in Mars, Pa., on March 3,1994 (0) 2. Cathi Kresh of LMA Day Care and Terri Bartosh of Highway Safety to attend the first (Reimbursable) Pennsylvania Safe Kids Coalition Meeting in Harrisburg, Pa., on February 17,1994 (0) 3. Terri Bartosh of Highway Safety to attend a Statewide Press Conference and Child (Reimbursable) Health Fair in Harrisburg, Pa., on February 10-11,1994 (0) Optional MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS �1 J. E 0 U. a m 1 0 1 LI 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. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk announced that the Salary Board Reorganization Meeting will reconvene on February 10. SOLICITOR Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. 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. Edward Sharek, et al Box 22 Westland, PA 15278 District: Mt. Pleasant Parcel I.D. No: 460-009-01-03-0034-W Amount: $94.38 S.S. No: 159-22-5672 2. Norman and Judith Horner 547 Bower Avenue Washington, PA 15301 District: Canton Parcel I.D. No: 120-010-09-99-0547-OOT Amount: $72.99 S.S. No: 172-20-9763 3. Mark J. and Doretta R. Leach 688 Maple Drive Monongahela, PA 15063 District: Monongahela Parcel I.D. No: 430-002-00-00-0013-00 Amount: $74.40 S.S. No: 189-50-8687 4. Arthur M. and Norine B. Lerczak R. D. 1, Box 132-A Burgettstown, PA 15021 District: Hanover Parcel I.D. No:, 340-012-00-00-0(m5-00 Amount: 10.93 S.S. No: 067-42-9590 5. Marilyn R. Coen P. O. Box 34 Washington, PA 15301 Distrct: North Charleroi Parcel I.D. No: 500-004-00-01-0009-00 Amount: $22.12 S.S. No: 160-30-5118 6. Richard and Elizabeth Dundas do Iron & Glass 1114 East Carson Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203 District: McDonald Parcel I.D. No: 470-022-00-01-0011-00 Amount: $37.67 S.S. No: 561-39-5547 (1993 County Tax) (1993 County Tax) (1993 County Tax) (1993 County Tax) (1993 County Tax) (1993 County Tax) 3 0MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS 7. CountryWide Title Corporation P. O. Box 10211 Van Nuys, CA 91410 District: Peters Township Parcel I.D. No: 540-007-05-02-0011-00 Amount: $286.35 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: ELECTION SUPPLIES 1. Badzik Printing Service, Inc. 799 Meldon Avenue P. O. Box 242 Donora, PA 15033 Total amount of bid: $29,933.30 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Business Records Corporation P. O. Box 1082 St. Cloud, MN 56302 Total amount of bid: $16,533.00 A cashiers check in the amount of $1,653.30 accompanied the bid. 3. United States Election Corporation P. O. Box 3065 18 North Church Street West Chester, PA 19381 Total amount of bid: $49,676.00 A bid bond in the amount of $5AW.00 accompanied the bid. 4. William Penn Printing Company 900 West North Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Total amount of bid: $27A74.60 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. (1993 County Tax) 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. 1994 VAN FOR TAIL 1. Budd Baer, Inc. 71 Murtland Avenue Washington, PA 15301 1 E 1 Total amount of bid: $16,933.00 A cashier's check in the amount of $1,693.30 accompanied the bid. MINUTE BOOK 331 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS 2. E-Town Dodge ® 2005 South Market Street n Elizabethtown, PA 17022 i 0 Total amount of bid: $18A95.00 (Dodge Caravan) U- C No bid security accompanied the bid. 3. Manheim Chrysler Plymouth GMC Truck 700 Lancaster Road P. O. Box 216 Manheim, PA 17545 Q Total amount of bid: $18A90.00 (Plymouth Voyager SE) $17A95.00 (GMC Safari) ® A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 4. Phillips Ford Sales 300 South Main Street P. O. Box 68 Manheim, PA 17545 Total amount of bid: $16.995.00 (Ford Aerostar) A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, 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. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Ramped Mini -Vans for Human Services be rejected, returned unopened and readvertised. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, rejecting the bids as per above and authorizing the Chief Clerk to readvertise for bids as per above. 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 10:30 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMY i i ni FOR APPROVAL: 440V ,1994 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK