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ty MINUTE BOOK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS
M4 n u t e No. 435
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, February 11, 1993
The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular sesglon in the
Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following
members being present: Commissioners Mascara, Petrosky and Ford. Also being present;
Tina Daliatore, Chief Clerk; Me! Bassi, Solicitor; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II;
Attorney George Retos, Solicitor for the industrial Development Authority; Paul Pavlik
of West Penn Power Company; Attorney Frances McGovern of Buchanan Ingersoll; Jon
Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WiPA; and Chris Enzerra, Herald Standard. Is
Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately
10:05 a.rn. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 434.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving Minute No. 434 as
written.
Roll ca-111 vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
At this time, the Board of Comr.,tissioners, in conjunction with the Washington
County industrial Development Authority, held a public hearing for the purpose of
accepting public comments on the following proposed bond issue which was presented by
At.torney George Retos, Solicitor for the Washington County Industrial Development
Authority.
Applicant: West Penn Power Company
Project: To issue Pollution Control Revenue Refunding
Bonds (West Penn Power Company Mitchell Station
Project), the proceeds of which will be loaned
to West Penn Power Company for the purpose of
refunding the issuer's $30,000,000, 9 3/'d%-
1983 Series B Revenue Bonds and $31,500,000,
9 1/2% 1983 Series C Revenue Bonds which were
initially issued to provide financing or
refinancing for the cost of acquiring and
equipping pollution control facilities located
at the Applicant's Mitchell Power Station
located in Union Township, Washington County,
with the address of P.O. Box 282, Route 837,
Monongahela, Pennsylvania 15063.
Project Cost: Not to exceed $61,500,000
Loan Amount: Not to exceed $61,500,000
There were no public comments.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
There were no citizens' comments.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Printed Forms be awarded to the
foilowing vendors for the per unit coats submitt-ed in their bid proposals;
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 01
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPii A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS
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Sadzik Printing Service, Donora, PA
Lydic Printing, Washington, PA
Rainbow Graphics, Meadowlands, PA
D. Ll. Pandolph & Company, Inc., McMurray, PA
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the bids as per above;
these being the lowest responsible bids received in accordance with specifications.
REMARKS: it was noted that all awards except for a booklet for the Register of Wills
were awarded to the lowest bidder. The 'Low bidder on the booklet was Rainbow
Graphics who bid this item incorrectly; therefore, the printing of this
booklet was awarded to Lydia Printing, the second lowest bid received.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Bassi recommended that the '-hid for Disposable Lids for Bowls and
Mugs at the Washington County Health Center be awarded to Kraft Food Service ot-
Freedom, Pennsylvania, this being the lowest bid in total.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Ford, awarding the bid as per above; this
being the lowest responsible bid received in accordance with specifications.
REMARKS: it was noted that Aladdin Synergetics, Inc., was the low bid on the lids but
the Health Center would have to replace an additional three cages of bowls,
making their total bid $36.4S higher than Kraft Food Service. The Health
Center currently has the bowls provided by Kraft.
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
submission of a Grant Agreement to the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) in the amount of $67,000.00 for the Emergency Shelter Grant Program
for FY93/9S; also, Agreements with the following organizations to administer this
program for the period of April 1, 1993 through March 31, 1995, or until funds are
expended:
Washington Women's Shelter - $20,000.00 - to provide services
to women and children of domestic violence
Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services, Inc., - $17,000.00 -
for or the operation of the Emergency Family Shelters
Community Action Southwest, Inc., - $26,650.00 - for the
operation of Emergency Family Shelters with emphasis on
children.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, authorizing submission of the
Grant Ag--eement and approval of the Agreements as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS
Chief Clefk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the
following Board reappointment:
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (CPP)
(2-year term, Feburary 1993 to February 1995)
Reappointment of:
Kathleen P. Kleinmann, Executive Director
Tri- County Partnership for Independent Living
(Serving as County's Representative)
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the foregoing Board
reappointment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Mot.4on carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Addendum to the Provider Agreement with Adelphoi Village, Inc., relative to the
provision of placement services for the Children and Youth Program. The Addendum
increases the total contract amount from $350,000.00 to $900,000.00 for FY92/93.
above.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Addendum as per
Roll caii 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
Supplemental Engineering Proposal from Neillan Engineers relative to the Brevard Bridge
Project. it was noted that the original engineering proposal was based on an assumed
Notice to Proceed date of July 1, 1987. However, the project was delayed due to the
fact that_ dufinq the It're-111minary Design, it was determined that the existing structure
was eligible for listing on the Nationai. Register of Historic Places. The approval of
the Preliminary Design an6 subsequent authorization to proceed with Final Design had
been withheld until approval was obtained for the method by which the historic
significance of the structure will be preserved. Therefore, the Notice to Proceed for
Final Design is, now anticipated to be approximately March 1, 1993. This Supplemental
Engineering Proposal includes additional- costs for escalation of wage rates as well as
additional services and expenses related to revised PennDOT requirements for subsurface
investigations, and preparation of foundation recommendations. These additional costs
amount to $19,237.07 of which the County's share will be $3,847.41 which will be paid
f ran Liquid Ft., e 1 -_ funds.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Supplemental
Engineering Proposal as per above.
Roll tall vote taken;
Mr. Fcrd - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS
f2riiaf Clark, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Addendum to the Agreement with Neilan Engineers relative to the provision of
professional- engineering services on an as -needed basis. This Addendum reflects the
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Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Addendum to the
Z52 Agreement as per above.
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Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
a. Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board
for their
consideration
and approval an
Engineering Proposal submitted by CD Applied
Research
& Engineering,
Inc., of McMurray,
Pennsylvania, for an evaluation of existing
abutments
on the Gray Bridge
and Martins
Bridge located in West Finley Township. The
engineering
costs total
$12,535.00 of
which the County's share will be $2,5O7.00 which
will
he paid -from iliquid
Fuel funds.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Engineering
Proposal as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk Dresented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
Agreement with, the Music Performance Trust Fund for the I co -sponsoring of twelve musical
performances at different L�ites throughout the County for the period of May 1 through
September 30, 1993. The County's cost would be $2,436.00.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement as per
above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes,- Mir. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an
,xtension to the Agreement with Guttman 041 Company for the provision of gasoline for
tne period of March 1, 1993 through February 28, 1994.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, 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.
Chief Clerk ptesented to the Board for their consideration and approval the
following items relative to the ?TPA
Program:
1. Modification to
the Agreement
with intermediate
Unit I
which increases
the contract amount
f1rom
8��40,695 to $52,38d
in order to fund
expenses not
covered in
the original
agreement due to
a reduced SEG
allocation.
The increase
can be made at this
time due to
the provision
of EEG
carryover funds
from the State
Department
of Education.
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FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS
2. Mod-,fication to the Aciree.ment with Mon Valley Health Systems
which increases the contract amount from $36,762 to $43,305
in order to fund expenses not covered in the original
agreement due to a reduced SEG allocation. The increase
can be made at this time due to the provision of SEG
carryover funds from the State Department of Education.
per above.
Moved by Mr. Pezro&xky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Modifications as -
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clark -,:)resented to the Board for their consideration and approval the
following; travel
requests:
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1. Dave Suski and Linda Bell of
J`FPA and Patsy Calabro of the Private
(Reimbursable)
Industry Council to attend a
State Job Training Council Meeting in
Grantville, Pa., on February
18, 1993
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2. Fred Bell, Per Diem Officer
of the Washington County Prison, to
(Reimbursable)
attend a Basic Training Program
for County Correction Employees
sponsored by the Pennsylvania
Department of Corrections Training
Academy in Elizabethtown, Pa.,
on March 1, 1993 through March 26,
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3. Steven Tkach of Adult Probation to attend a Region IV DUI
Association Meeting in Indiana, Pa.,, on March 5, 19930
k "D ) Bonita 4. Blanket approval for Dr. Barry Parks, ita Levine and Hugh
(Reimbursable) Hennessy of the Washington County Health Center to attend quarterly
Regional PACAH Meetings to be held at various locations and dates
throughout the region
S. Bonita Levine of the Washington County Health Center (or an
-tend a quarterly Quality Assurance Meeting with (Reimbursable) alternate) to attend 11
Diversified Health Services at the Butler County Home on
February 17, 1993
(0) 6. Four staff members of the Washington County Health Center to
(Reimbursable) attend a seminar on "Case -Mix Documentation For Nursing Personnel"
sponsored by Diversified Health Services at the Butler County Home
on February 17, 1993
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Authorization for prepayment of 250 hours of training for
both
(Reimbursable)
Children and Youth and Try -Again Homes Family Preservation
staff at
the Family Preservation Training Institute in Mars, Pa., on
dates
various
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8.
Jeffrey Dykstra and Laura Borish of Children and Youth to
attend
(Reimbursable)
a workshop entitled "Supervising For Optional Performance"
in
Pittsburgh, Pa., on February 1.9, 1993
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9.
Marjorie King, Barbara Gerbec, Donna Nickolas and John Patrick
of
(Reimbursable)
Children and Youth to attend a workshop entitled "Time and
Stress
Management; Organizing a Day and Dealing With Stress" in
Pittsburgh, Pa., on March 8-9, 1993
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Jeffrey Dykstra and David E. Neil of Children and Youth to
attend
(Reim.bursable)
a workshop entitled "The Use of Stress Management in Team
Building"
in Mars, Pa., on March 16, 1993
(0) 11. John Sim, Vickie Amos, Marjorie Hing and Rebekah Adams of Children
(Reimbursable) and Youth to attend a workshop entitled "Substance Abuse:
Relationship to Child Mistreatment" in Monroeville, Pa., on
March 18-19, 1993
(0) 12. James Henry and Jackie Forte of Children and Youth to attend a
(Reimbursable) Children's Trust Fund Pre -Proposal Meeting in Harrisburg, Pa., on
February 23, 1993 0
(0) 13. Gail Abercrombie, CASSF Coordinator, to attend the Seventh Annual
(Reimbursable) Interagency Children's Conference on "CASSIP; An interagency
Approach to School -based Mental Health Programs" in State College,
Pa., on March 17-19, 1993 1
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?R) 14. Mark Baldini and Robarr Hickey of juvenile Probation to attend a
(Reimbursable) seminar entitled "The Criminal justice System and Mental Illness''
at Mayview State Hospital on March 31, 1993
(R) 15. Mark Baldini and Robert Hickey of Juvenile Probation to attend a
(Reimbursable) seminar on "Anxiety Disorders" in Monessen, Pa., on March 3, 1993
(0) 16. Margaret B. Jennings and Colleen A. Benard of Aging Service to
(Reimbursable) attend a seminar entitled "Coaching and Counseling Skills" in
Clarion, Pa., on April 8, 1993
(0) 17. Judy Miatnik, Sharon Mickle, Lorna Plants and Melissa McNutt of
(Reimbursable) the Washington County Health Center to attend a seminar entitled
"The Nursing Assistant As Essential Member Of The Caregiving Team!''
in Pittsburgh, Pa., on March 23, 1993
(0) Optional
(R) Required
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 County Offices would be closed on Monday,
February !Sth, for the President's Day holiday.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor BaEsi presented to the Poard for their considsration 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. Richard L. and Dorothy Y. Jancart
R. D. 2, Box 79-J
Burgettstown, PA 15021
Amount: $d3.02
S.S. No: 201-26-d969
2. Francis L. and Mary Ann Lobodinsky
R. D. 1, Box 1078
Bentleyville, PA 15314
Amount: QdS.92
S.S. No: 189-40-2640
Roll call vote taken:
(1992 Personal Property Tax)
(1992 Personal Property Tax)
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 10:1S a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
/17/- 1993
ATTEST :'
CHIEF CLERN