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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 496 - 11-3-1994 - COMMISSIONER514 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA METRO PETROSKY JR JOSEPH A FORD COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 496 Washington County Commissioner; Washington, PA, November 3, 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: Commissioner: Mascara, Petrosky and Ford. Also being present: Tina Dallatore, Chief Clerk; Solicitor Bassi; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Controller Belcastro; Becky Bailey, SEIU Representative; Larry Spahr, Director of Elections; Beth Stroud and Catherine Schultz, Executive Director, of Hospice Care; Emma Lee McMurtry, Social Studies Teacher, Washington High School, and her husband John; Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Joe Smydo, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Chris Enzerra, Herald Standard; and various bidders. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:10 am. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 495. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, that Minute No. 495 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 read a Proclamation designating the month of November,1994, as "National Hospice 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 Catherine Shultz, Executive Director, and Beth Stroud of Hospice Care. The Commissioners presented a Certificate of Recognition to Emma Lee McMurtry, Social Studies Teacher of Washington High School, as recipient of the Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies Outstanding Secondary Level Social Studies Teacher of the Year Award and for the development of a partnership with the Washington County Director of Elections to afford senior government students the opportunity to understand the election process and encouraging their community involvement. (Kathy Thomas of The Valley Independent entered the meeting.) CITIZENS' COMMENTS There were no citizens' comments. I 515 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY JR JOSEPH A FORD COMMISSIONERS OLD BUSINESS Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for the T-Hangar Rehabilitation be rejected for the third time due to the fact that they came in over the budgeted amount for the project. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, rejecting the bids as per above. m d Roll call vote taken a E cc Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petroskv - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. T a Motion carried unanimously. C D. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for Taxilane Drainage be awarded to Samaras Construction, ® Inc., of Monaca, Pennsylvania, in the total amount of $44,940.00 as submitted in its bid proposal. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, 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. Chief Clerk made available to the news media News Releases relative to the following projects: 1. Speers Municipal Building Handicap Ramp Project (Speers Borough) 2. Adams Street Sanitary Sewer Project (Houston Borough) NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval submission of an Application to the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare for the provision of homeless services in the amount of $77,W.00. This is a one time appropriation under Act 49 (Welfare Reform Act of 1994) which will cover the period of January 1,1995 through June 30,1995. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the submission of the 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 Agreements with the following providers for the LMA Day Care Program for FY94/95: Dana Myers Strabane, PA ® Yingling Group Home Oakdale, PA I Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreements as per above. 516 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY JR JOSEPH A FORD COMMISSIONERS _U 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 Associates for Behavior Change for psychological consultation services provided at the Washington County Health Center. This Addendum increases the total contract calendar amount from $12AN.00 to $15AM.00. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, 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 relative to the Children and Youth Program an Addendum to the Purchase of Service Agreement with Wesley Institute. This Addendum revises the per diem rates for Medical Assistance approved Residential Treatment Facilities in accordance with the State guidelines. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Addendum to the Children and Youth Purchase of Service 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 Advisory Committee By -Laws. This Addendum changes the number of members required to be present at a meeting in order to conduct business from a specific number to a majority of total membership. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Addendum to the Children and Youth Advisory Committee By -Laws 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 item relative to the JTPA Program: 1. Agreement with Gleim Technical Institute for provision of training one participant as a heavy equipment operator. The contract amount will not exceed $6,000.00 and the term will be from November 4,19% to June 30, 1995. This contract will be funded from JTPA Title II -A. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the JTPA Agreement as per above. 517 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA AFRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY JR, JOSEPH A FORD COMMISSIONERS ® Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. t Motion carried unanimously. IL m Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval relative to the Highway m Safety Program submission of a Grant Application to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in the m E & amount of $10AM.00 for special promotions and projects to increase public awareness of the importance of T d using safety belts, child restraints and motorcycle helmets through information, education and enforcement a efforts. ® Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Grant Application as per above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute. r ® 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 Lumber bid award with West Elizabeth Lumber Company, effective November 30,1994 through May 31,1995. above. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Extension to the Bid Award as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes, Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the following: 1. 9-1-1 Communications Equipment Shelter; 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 - 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 Agreement with Engineered Communications, Inc., to provide consultant services for Washington County 9-1-1. The term of the Agreement would be from November 14,1994 through November 14, 1995, at no additional cost to the County. ® Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Extension to the Agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 518 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 a Renewal Contract of the License and Software Support Agreement with Bull Information System in connection with the Courts computer system. The total cost for calendar year 1995 is $45,867.00, which is an increase of $2,419.00 from 1994. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Renewal Contract 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 Renewal Lease Agreement with P.D.F. Partnership of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, for office space for District Justice Mark. This would be a five (5) year Agreement, effective November 1,1994 through October 31,1999. The monthly rate would increase from $875.00 to $900.00. 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 approval an Extension of the Natural Gas Consulting Contract with A. Bruce Grindle Petroleum Engineering for a one-year extension, effective December 1,1994 through November 30,1995, at a total cost of $3,000.00, representing no increase. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Extension 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 Amendment to the Agreement with Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) for the Hazardous Materials Exercise Grant Program. The Amendment merely reflects minor changes in the language of the original agreement. above. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Amendment 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 Agreement with the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole for the County to receive back the fees that the County had remitted under the Supervision Fee Program for the Adult Probation Office. The State would return to the u L County the amount of $31,036.12 for the period of April through June,1994. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement as per above. MINUTE BOOK 519 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA METRO PETROSKY, JR, JOSEPH A FORD COMMISSIONERS M�PM�+++M86aik•H(Iflbn6=WAOPBdK+«Y 'N1Y6E4d,Ff' i�.. ... 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 Grant Agreement with the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency in connection with the Electronic Monitoring Program. The extension would be for three months (from December 31,1994 to March 31,1995). Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Extension to the Grant 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 (in their capacity as ex-officio members of the Election Board) for their consideration and approval a recommendation to appoint the following individuals to the Recount Board for the November General Election Ms. Connie Bartolotta Monongahela, PA Ms. Ann Richards Houston, PA Ms. Mary Beth Morris Finleyville, PA Ms. Patty Casper Washington, PA Ms. Annice Oleynik Canonsburg, PA Mrs. Elizabeth Politan Houston, PA Mrs. Sophia Caruso Canonsburg, PA Ms. Mary Patterson Monongahela, PA Mr. Edward Senko Donora, PA Mr. Fred Tracanna Washington, PA Mr. Gordon Hanson McMurray, PA Mr. Robert Holleran Fredericktown, PA Mrs. Beryl Jones Charleroi, PA Ms. Catherine Reimer Charleroi, PA Mr. James Simpson McMurray, PA Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, appointing the Recount Board as per above. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Abstained.* Motion carried. *Chairman Mascara abstained due to his Congressional candidacy in the November General Election. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Contract Extension with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) for two additional years (1996 and 1997) which includes a $.40 per hour increase for each year and also provides for some changes in the sick leave and in the mobility system, providing for some longevity adjustments and also lengthens the probationary period for new employees. 520 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA METRO PETROSKY JR JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS ..— •_-uaa:u�.na�nvwe.uanere va.=.wu+.aa9-a;tde Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the SElU Contract Extension 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 from the Director of Employee Relations to authorize a Settlement Agreement in the amount of $5,000.00 with Shirley Carter relative to a grievance filed by her concerning her discharge by District Justice Weller. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Settlement 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 travel requests: (R) 1. Leslie John Bushta, Per Diem Officer of the Washington County Prison, to attend a Basic (Reimbursable) Training Program for County Correction Employees sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Training Academy in Elizabethtown, Pa., on November 14, 1994 through December 9,1994 (0) 2. Linda Bell of JTPA and Stan Rockovich, Director of Adult Probation, who attended a teleconference on "Counties Counter Crime" sponsored by CCAP at the Penn State Cooperative Extension Office in Westmoreland County on October 28,1994 (0) 3. Jeffrey Leithauser of Planning to attend the Septic Certification Training Workshop and Understanding Septic Systems in Greensburg, Pa., on November 21,1994 (0) 4. Terri Rae Anthony of Highway Safety to attend the National Safe Kids Campaign (Reimbursable) Coalition Coordinators' Training Conference in Bethesda, Maryland, on November 12-15, 1994 (0) S. Terri Rae Anthony of Highway Safety to attend the Zero Tolerance%02 Conference in (Reimbursable) Morgantown, West Virginia, on November 16-17,1994 (0) 6. John Penderville of Juvenile Probation to attend a Community Service Meeting in State 1 College, Pa., on November 17, 1994 (0) 7. Dave Rellis of Data Processing and Bonny Levine of the Health Center to attend a (Reimbursable) Compudata Users Group Meeting sponsored by the Mennonite Nursing Home in Lancaster, Pa., on November 17,1994 (0) 8. Chuck Pollacci of Veterans to attend the dedication ceremony of the Commonwealth's Memorial honoring the Medal of Honor Recipients of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg, Pa., on November 10,1994 (R) 9. Jerri Dire, Margaret Jennings and Heather Coble of Aging Services to attend the Quad - (Reimbursable) County Consumer Resources Conference sponsored by West Penn Power Company Consumer Advisory Council in Uniontown, Pa., on November 4,1994 (R) 10. Shannon Smith, Randy Jackson and John Pankopf to attend a training on "Psychopathology of Addiction" sponsored by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, in Pittsburgh, Pa., on November 15,1994 (0) 11. Chris Brady and Sally Michalski of the Court Administrator's Office to attend the PACM Conference/Business Meeting in Chambersburg, Pa., on November 9,1994 (R) Required (0) Optional Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the foregoing travel requests and authorizing payment of all necessary expenses related thereto. 521 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA METRO PETROSNY JR JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. i r Motion carried unanimously. LL T ANNOUNCEMENTS m Chief Clerk made the following announcements: d a e 1. The County offices would be closed for the Veterans Day Holiday on Friday, November 11. 0 T fl 2. The Prison Board Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, has been rescheduled to a Wednesday, November 30. OPENING OF BIDS ® Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids: TIRES 1. Marsh Tire Service 215B Lincoln Avenue Extension Charleroi, PA 15022 Total amount of bid: $29,132.10 A cashier's check in the amount of $2,913.21 accompanied the bid. 2. Tire Centers, Inc. 87 West Chestnut Street Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $29,950.00 A bid bond in the amount of $2,995.00 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. LEASING OF VEHICLES FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES ® 1. Davies Ford 728 McKean Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 TOTAL COST OF 2 YEAR CONTRACT PLUS NOTARY & TITLE FEES: $12313.60 X 7 = $86,194.48 TOTAL COST OF 4 YEAR CONTRACT PLUS NOTARY & TITLE FEES: $13.18720 X 7 = $92,310M A certified check in the amount of $8,106A0 accompanied the bid. 2. Jackovic Ford 125 Wilson Road Bentleyville, PA 15314 ® TOTAL COST OF 2 YEAR CONTRACT PLUS NOTARY & TITLE FEES: $12,718.62 X 7 = $89,030.37 TOTAL COST OF 4 YEAR CONTRACT PLUS NOTARY & TITLE FEES: $13,624.21 X 7 = $95,369.47 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 522 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA METRO PETROSKY, JR JOSEPN A FORD COMMISSIONERS 3. Washington Ford, Inc. 507 Washington Road Washington, PA 15301 TOTAL COST OF 2 YEAR CONTRACT PLUS NOTARY & TITLE FEES: $12,745.13 X 7 = $89,391.40 TOTAL COST OF 4 YEAR CONTRACT PLUS NOTARY & TITLE FEES: $13,652.61 X 7 = $95,56&17 A cashier's check in the amount of $9,556.81 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. TIME & ATTENDANCE SYSTEM 1. CTR Systems 174G Thornhill Drive Warrendale, PA 15086 Total amount of bid: $25,884.55 (includes 15 months of maintenance coverage) A cashier's check in the amount of $2,835.00 accompanied the bid. 2. Simplex Time Recorder Company 230 Executive Drive Cranberry Township, PA 16066 Total amount of bid: $12,194.00 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. JOINT MUNICIPAL PURCHASING PROGRAM (winter supplies) 1. Akzo Nobel Salt, Inc. P. O. Box 352 Abington Executive Park Clarks Summit, PA 18411-0352 A bid bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. 2. Calcium Chloride Sales, Inc. 713 West Main Street Grove City, PA 16127 A bid bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. 3. Chemply Division of E + E (US), Inc. P. O. Box 18049 Pittsburgh, PA 15236 A bid bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. C E 1 523 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA METRO PETROSKY JR, JOSEPN A FORD, COMMISSIONERS 4. Commensal Stone Company, Inc. 2200 Springfield Pike Connellsville, PA 15425-9503 E LL A bid bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. z 5. Del -Sir Supply, Inc. m 707 Beech Street Washington, PA 15301 d a ccO A cashier's check in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. T 9 6. Golden Eagle Construction a Company, Inc. P. O. Box 945 Uniontown, PA 15401 ® A bid bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. ' 7. Guttman Oil Company 200 Speer; Street Belle Vernon, PA 15601 A bid bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. 8. Heilman Pavement Specialties, Inc 271 Iron Bridge Road Freeport, PA 16229-1717 A bid bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. 9. Lafarge Corporation D/B/A Standard Lafarge 819 Pennsylvania Avenue Coraopolis, PA 15108 A bid bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. 10. Marsh Asphalt, Inc. P. O. Box 1125 Uniontown, PA 15401 A bid bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. 11. Rochez Bros., Inc. 600 Ross Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15221 A bid bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. 12. Russell Standard Corporation 2 Prestley Road Bridgeville, PA 15017 A bid bond in the amount of $200.00 accompanied the bid. Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, that the bids received for the Joint Municipal Purchasing Program be reviewed and tabulated by the Planning Commission; and the Planning Commission will certify to the municipalities in the program the apparent low bidders in each of the categories. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 524 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR JOSEPH A FORD. COMMISSIONERS There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:45 am. THREE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: / 1994 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK `J j