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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 498 - 12-1-1994 - COMMISSIONER536 M1NUT$ BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA METRO PETROSKY JR JOSEPN A FORD COMMISSIONERS U Minute No. 498 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, December 1,1994 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 Petrosky and Ford. Absent being: Commissioner Mascara who was attending an Orientation Program for newly -elected Congressmen in Washington, D.C. Also being present: Tina Dallatore, Chief Clerk; Solicitor Bassi; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Controller Belcastro, Bob Umstead, Executive Director, Redevelopment Authority, Kathy Emery, Assistant Solicitor/Director of Employee Relations; Kathy McCullough -Testa, Recorder of Deeds; Amy DeGarmo of Conservation District; Mac Carter, Nadene Gardner, Craig Sweger, Michael Schultz and J. Ron Hart, proposed appointees to the Washington County Agricultural Land Preservation Board; Terri Anthony and Colleen Martos of Highway Safety Program; J. J. Miller of West Penn AAA; Lt. Kirk Hessler of North Franklin Police Department; Scott Zinsmeister of the City of Washington Police Department; Representatives of Trinity and Washington High School SADD; Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Joe Smydo, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Chris Enzerra, Herald Standard; and various bidders. Vice -Chairman Petrosky called the meeting to order at approximately 10-05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 497. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that Minute No. 497 be approved as written Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The SADD Students of Trinity and Washington High Schools presented to the Commissioners, LL Kirk Hessler of North Franklin Police Department and Scott Zinsmeister of the City of Washington Police Department red carnations in support of Red -Out Day which is designed to focus public attention on safe and sober driving during the holiday traffic season. Terri Anthony of Highway Safety and J. J. Miller of West Penn AAA each briefly commented on the Red -Out Day Campaign. Robert Umstead, Executive Director, Redevelopment Authority, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution approving the Proposal for Redevelopment of Disposition Parcel No. 37 in the Southpointe Economic Development Project by Ocmet, Inc., of McMurray, Pennsylvania, and the Redevelopment Contract with said developer. I 1i Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the Resolution as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 537 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY JR ,�JosEPR A FORD, COMMISSIONERS CITIZENS' COMMENTS MThen: were no citizens' comments. t OLD BUSINESS LL m Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for Promotional Items for Highway Safety be awarded to the m m following vendors based on the per unit total costs submitted in their proposals: a E Q III Sales Promotions Assoc., Inc, Red Oak, IA A a Jones Associates, Canonsburg, PA a` Young Business Forms Company, Uniontown, PA ® Vatex America, Inc., Richmond, VA Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bids as per above; these being the lowest "per unit total cost" bids received in accordance with specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for two 1995 4 X 4 Pickup Trucks for the Bridge Department be awarded to Davies Ford of Charleroi, Pennsylvania, at a cost of $21,994.00 each for a total of $43,988.00. 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. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for the Time and Attendance System be rejected and readvertised due to the fact that the lowest bid did not meet the specifications and the second bid was approximately $12,000.00 higher. ® Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, rejecting the bids as per above and authorizing the Chief Clerk to readvertise for bids. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Laundry Supplies be rejected and readverlised due to the fact that there were only two bids received and it was felt that there may have been some confusion by ® the bidders to the new bidding procedure. In the past, the bid was based on the actual cost of the product and the specifications were changed to include a cost per pound based on usage. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, rejecting the bids as per above and authorizing the Chief Clerk to readvertise for bids. 538 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA METRO PETROSKY, JR JOSEPII A FORD COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the following bids continue to be tabled for review: 1. Linen Supplies 2. Disposable Briefs, Underpads and Washcloths Moved by Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, to continue to table the bids as per above. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ESPONDENCE Chief Clerk made available to the news media a News Release relative to the following project: 1. Washington Storm Sewer Improvements Project (Burton/Katherine Avenues) City of Washington NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Children and Youth Purchase of Service Agreement with VisionQuest National, Ltd., as a for profit, non-IV-E reimbursable placement resource. The contract authorization amount is not to exceed $100,000.00 for FY94/95. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Children and Youth Purchase of Service Agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Addendum to the Children and Youth Purchase of Service Agreement with the Bradley Center. This Addendum will reflect 40 new per diem rates for children who are eligible for Type 50 Residential Treatment Program funded in part by Medical Assistance. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, 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. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Purchase of Service Agreement with the Washington/Greene Drug & Alcohol Planning Commission to provide drug and alcohol services for the Children and Youth Program and the Juvenile Probation Program for FY94/95. The contract authorization amount is not to exceed $38,500.00. 539 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY JR,jJOSEPH A FORD COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Purchase of Service Agreement as per above. 6 0 Roll call vote taken LL Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. m WD d Motion carried unanimously. a E CC Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Addendum to the T a Agreement with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Inc., under the Options Level II a Contract relative to the provision of home health services. The purpose of the Addendum is to clarify the administrative fee for services provided by the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) which is $7.00 per visit regardless of the length of the visit. 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. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request from the Health Center Administrator to increase the limit of the Petty Cash Fund from $200.00 to $500.00. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Health Center Petty Cash Fund Increase as per above. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a recommendation from the Director of Employee Relations to approve an Agreement with the Washington Court Association of Professional Employees (WCAPE) which covers approximately eighteen (18) probation officers in the Juvenile Probation and Adult Probation Offices. This would be a three-year contract covering the years 1995,1996 and 1997. It provides a 3% - 3 314% per year increase, an additional step at year fifteen (15) and an incremental Probation Officer II adjustment and a modest tuition reimbursement. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - 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 the Four -Day Work Week Policy for Calendar Year 1995. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Four -Day Work Week Policy as per above. 540 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. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request from the Airport Manager to authorize an Aircraft Hangar Tiedown Lease with John Kelly of Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania, at the rate of $35.00 per month for one (1) T-Hangar, effective November 18,1994. above. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Aircraft Hangar Tiedown Lease as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for the following: 1. A two -fold bid which includes an Archival Recording System for the Recorder of Deeds which is the current system in use which expires on February 1,1994, the second portion would be a Scanning/Micro- filming system which would eventually allow remote users to dial in and view or copy a deed, mortgage, eta 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. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Extension to the Archival Recording Contract with IMR Limited, which expires February 1,1995. This extension would only be required, if necessary, in order to receive and process the aforementioned bids for the Recorder of Deeds. (See above motion). Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Extension of the Contract as per above. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval relative to the Health Center an Agreement with Northeast Respiratory Services, P.C., for the provision of respiratory care at the Health Center. This new Agreement represents a legal reorganization of the company under its new name. (The old name was National Pulmonary Services). This Agreement will be in effect from December 1,1994 through November 30,1997. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Agreement as per above. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky -Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 541 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 Resolution of Support of the Planning Application of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Development Council to be submitted o to the EDA. LL Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the Resolution of Support as per above. m Roll call vote taken m Ir e Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. r Motion carried unanimously. a Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Board ® Appointment/Reappointment: WASHINGTON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT Appointment: Donald Gardner (four-year term - 01/01/95 - 12/31/98) (To replace Gaylord Sheller, Farmer Director, whose term expires on 12/31/94, and is not interested in being reappointed.) Reappointment: Commissioner Petrosky for a one-year term, effective 01/01/95-12/31/95. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Board Appointment/Reappointment as per above. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a recommendation from Gary Stokum, Conservation District Manager, to appoint the following individuals to the Washington County Agricultural Land Preservation Board in accordance with Act 43 of 1981: Name Composition Term Expires Joe Depetro Farmer December 31,1997 Mac Carter Farmer December 31,1997 Nadene Gardner Farmer December 31, 1997 Craig Sweger Member -at -large December 31,1995 Clark Mitchell Member -at -large December 31,1995 Michael Schultz Contractor December 31,1995 J. Ron Hart Municipal Official December 31,1996 ® Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Washington County Agricultural Land Preservation Board as per above. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 542 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 recommendation from Gary Stokum, Conservation District Manager, to appoint Craig Sweger as Chairman of the Washington County Agricultural Land Preservation Board. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, appointing Craig Sweger as Chairman of the Washington County Agricultural Land Preservation Board as per above. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a recommendation from Gary Stokum, Conservation District Manager, to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Washington County Agricultural Land Preservation Board to administer the duties associated with the Farmland Preservation Program as authorized by the State Agricultural Area Security Law. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, adopting the Resolution as per above. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests: (R) 1. Cathy Dames and Randy Jackson of Adult Probation to attend a course titled "Skills for Effective Living" sponsored by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole in Harrisburg, Pa., on December 7-8,1994 (R) 2. Shannon Smith of Adult Probation to attend a course titled "Cultural Diversity" sponsored by the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole in Pittsburgh, Pa., on December 1-2,1994 (0) 3. George Krcelich of Human Services to attend a Pennsylvania Association for Community (Reimbursable) Transportation (PACT) Winter Meeting in Bethlehem, Pa., on December 8,1994 (0) 4. Chuck Pollacci, Director of Veterans Affairs, to attend a tour of Veterans Homes and Hospitals in Western Pennsylvania on December 1-4,1994 (R) 5. James Henry, Director of Children and Youth, and Gail Abercrombie of Human Services (Reimbursable) to attend a conference on "Children's Services Initiative" sponsored by DPW in State College, Pa., on December 1-2,1994 (R) 6. Chuck Pollacci, Director of Veterans Affairs, to attend an Accredited Training sponsored by the Bureau for Veterans Affairs in Coraopolis, Pa., on November 30 - December 1, 1994 (0) 7. Barry W. Parks and Deborah Batley of the Health Center to attend a course on 'Powerful (Reimbursable) Team -Building & Coaching Skills for Supervisors/Administrators" in Belle Vernon, Pa., on December 14,1994 (R) Required (0) Optional Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing travel requests and 0 authorizing payment of all necessary expenses related thereto. Roll call vote taken Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA METRO PETROSKY JR JOSEPN A FORD, COMMISSIONERS 543 n wr E r m a u C� C� n LJ ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk announced that the proposed 1995 County Budget will be available for public inspection starting on Monday, December 5,1994, and is scheduled for adoption on Thursday, December 29,1994. SOLICITOR Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Addendum to the Agreement with Attorney Raymond Amatangelo of Amatangelo, Baisley and Rega, to provide legal representation of behalf of the County of Washington before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the case of Ody Dickey. His services under this Addendum shall not exceed $1,500.00. 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. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, 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. Thomas M. and Laura J. Leadbitter 417 Tiporary Court Oakdale, PA 15071 District: Mt. Pleasant Township Parcel I.D. No: 460-013-00-00-0032-22 Amount 80.92 S.S. No: 181-46-2654 2. Thomas V. Smith, III et al 132 Brush Run Road Venetia, PA 15367 District: Somerset Township Parcel I.D. No. 580-010-00-004 15-00 Amount 78.20 S.S. No: 209-44-7606 3. John S. and Deborah A. Hanus c% Washington Federal 77 South Main Street Washington, PA 15301 District: Union Township Parcel I.D. No: 6404003-04-044)011-00 Amount 196.24 S.S. No: 183-50-8590 4. Thomas and Patricia Polito c% Washington Federal 77 South Main Street Washington, PA 15301 District: Peters Township Parcel I.D. No: 540-010-13-01-0007-00 Amount 07.51 S.S. No: 162-52-5500 (1994 County Tax) (1994 County Tax) (1994 County Tax) (1994 County Tax) 544 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR JOSEPH A FORD COMMISSIONERS 5. Linda N. Rose and James R. Fisher do Washington Federal 77 South Main Street Washington, PA 15W1 District: Canonsburg 1st Ward Parcel I.D. No: 090-016-00-01-W32-W Amount 70.30 S.S. No: 197-46-8642 6. Max T. Leppert 41 Imperial Avenue Washington, PA 15301 District: Canton Township Parcel I.D. No: 120-WS-W-990025-OOT Amount 4.70 Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. OPENING OF BIDS Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids: VAN FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE 1. Budd Baer, Inc 71 Murtland Avenue Washington, PA 15301 Total amount of bid: $18AM.00 A cashier's check in the amount of $1,880.00 accompanied the bid. 2. Davies Ford, Inc 728 McKean Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 Total amount of bid: $18,900.00 A certified check in the amount of $1,890.00 accompanied the bid. 3. Manheim Chrysler Plymouth GMC Truck 700 Lancaster Road P. O. Box 216 Manheim, PA 17545 Total amount of bid: $22,995.00 A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. (1994 County Tax) (1993 and 1994 County Taxes) 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. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Vice -Chairman Petrosky declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:45 am. THE FO EGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 11994 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK u E C 11