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Home My WebLink AboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 449 - 5-20-1993 - COMMISSIONERMINUTE BOOK 115 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA tiFRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 449 Washington County Commissioners rn Washington, PA, May 20, 1993 E 0 LL The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular Session in the M Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present; Commissioners Mascara and Ford. Absent being; Commissioner E 0 X Petrosky, who was out of town. Also being present: Tina Dallatore, Chief Clerk; Mel Bassi, Solicitor; Controller Belcastro; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Jack Welty, Manager of Data Processing; Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Angie Alampi, Mary Lynn Spilak and Debbie DeStefano, Aging Services; Leslie Grenfall, Cathy Constantino and Bob Willison of Southwestern Pennsylvania Area on Aging Agency; Ray Kasparek, Chairman of the Area Agency on Aging Sub -Area Council of Washington County; Terri Barto2h and Colleen Martos of Highway Safety; Corrina Youth, 3rd Grade Student at St. Patrick's School; Cathi Kr8sh, LMA Day Care Program Director; Duane Kavka, Director of Human Services; Jim Henry, CYS Administrator; Captain Linn Brookman, Washington Fire Department; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Jon Stevens, Observer -Reporter; Kathy Thomas, Riverview Weekly; and a group of senior citizens. Chairman Mascara called the meeting to order at approximately 10:15 a.m. and noted that approval of Minute Nos. 447 and 448 would be held in abeyance. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Commissioner Mascara read a Proclamation declaring the month of May, 1993, as "Older Americans Month". Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Mascara, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Ray Kasparek, Chairman of the Area Agency on Aging Sub -Area Council of Washington County, who presented gifts of appreciation to the Commissioners. Commissioner Mascara entertained a motion to adopt a Proclamation declaring the week of May 24, 1993, as "Buckle Up America! Week". Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Mascara, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Terri Bartosh, Highway Safety Program Coordinator. Corrina Young, a third grade student at St. Patrick's School, re-ceived a $50.00 bond for being the winner of a coloring contest promoting Buckle Up America! Week. jL16 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Mascara entertained a motion to adopt a Proclamation declaring the week of May 22-29, 1993, as "Safe Kids Week". is Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Mascara, adopting the foregoing Proclamation. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners presented the Proclamation to Terri Bartosh, Highway Safety Program Coordinator, who made some brief comments relative to the kick-off of the Safe Kids Coalition Campaign. Captain Linn Brookman of the Washington Fire Department also made some comments. CITIZENS' COMMENTS There were no citizens' comments. OLD BUSINESS I Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for Lumber for the period of June 1, 1993 through November 30, 1993, (with option to extend through May 31, 1994), be awarded to Donora Lumber Company of Donora, Pennsylvania, based on per unit costs submitted in its proposal. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Mascara, awarding the bid as per above; this being the only responsible bid received in accordance with specifications; and authorizing the Chief Clerk to re -advertise for bids for certain items for which no bids were received. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Medical Supplies for the period of May 20, 1993 through September 31, 1994, (with option to extend through March 31.1 1994), be awarded to the following vendors for the per unit costs submitted in their bid proposals: 0 Calgon Vestal Laboratories, Wheeling, WV Medicare Equipment Company, Latrobe, PA Penn Medical Supply, McMurray, PA Wasserott's, Luzerne, PA Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Mascara, awarding the bids as per above; these being the lowest responsible bids received in accordance with specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bids for Meat for the months of June and Tuly be awarded to the following vendors for the per un it Costs 11 submitted in their bid proposals; I MINUTE BOOK 117- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR , JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS D. CD E 0 Ir .■ E 11 I Meat: Green Valley Packing Company, Clay2ville, PA Kraft/Behrhorst, Bridgeville, PA Shane Meat Company, Kennett Square, PA Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Mascara, awarding the bids as per above; these being the lowest responsible bids received in accordance with specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Solicitor Bassi recommended that the bid for the provision of computer hardware and software, installation, maintenance and ongoing support services be awarded to RBA Professional Data Systems, Inc., of State College, Pennsylvania, as follows: Section I: Network Upgrade - $79,144.00 Section II: Miscellaneous Equipment (approximate cost - $20,898.42) (Awarded on the "per unit" cost to be purchased as needed during the year.) Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Mascara, awarding the bid as per above; this being the only responsible bid received in accordance with specifications. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE Chief Clerk made available to the news media a News Release relative to the following; NEW BUSINESS 1. Contract Awards relative to the Washington County Housing Authority's Public Housing Program Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a proposal from The Copeland Companies for the purpose of providing a deferred compensation program to County employees to be effective July 1, 1993. above. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the proposal as per Roll call vote taken; Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Cellular One of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to provide air time for a cellular phone for the Health Center's Adult Day Care van. The rate for government services is $15e95 a month plus per minute charges. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the Agreement as per above and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute. 118 MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS Roll call vote taken: U Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for the following bids; I for the 4. One (1) new copier Recorder of Deeds Office 2. Construction of a park office at Mingo Creek Park 3. Tube Feeding Supply -Medical Program for the Washington County Health Center 4. Three (3) used copiers that are located in the offices of Domestic Relations, Court- Administrator, and JTPA which are currently being leased under State Contract No. 3610-01. This will include the bidding of new copiers as replacements for the existing copiers as a means of comparison. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Mascara, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel request: 'ko) 1. Steven Tkach and John Pankopf of Adult Probation who attended a Sentencing Guidelines training session sponsored by the Pennsylvania Sentencing Commission in Pittsburgh, Pa., on May 19, 1993 (0) Optional Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Mascara, approving the foregoing travel request and authorizing payment of all necessary expenses related thereto. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SOLICITOR I Solicitor Bassi presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. 0 Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Mascara, 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. Anna B. Kleer Estate (1993 County Tax) c/o E. J. Julian 63 South Main Street Washington, PA 15301 District: Smith Township District No: 570 - Section No: 003-00-00-0007-14 Amount: $!33.89 S.S. No: 168-50-3253 2. Thom Yohe (1992 County Tax) c/o Brenda McCullough 125 Deerfield Road Washington, PA .11.5301 District; South Franklin Township District No: 590 - Section No: 004-09-99-00O4-0OT Amount: $9.40 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. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 0 BID OPENINGS Bi Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids: TWO (2) MID -SIZE FOUR -DOOR SEDANS AND ONE (1) UTILITY TRUCK 1. Davies Ford, Inc., of Charleroi E 0 cr 728 McKean Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022-1993 Vehicle #1 - $12,799.00 X 1 = $12,799.00 Vehicle #2 - $12,799.00 X I = $12,799.00 Vehicle #3 - $36,099.00 X 1 = $36,099.00 TOTAL BID: $61,697.00 A certified check in the amount of $6,169.70 accompanied the bid. 2. Jackovic Ford 125 Wilson Road Bentleyville, PA 15314 Vehicle #1 - $12,348.99 X 1 = $12,348.99 Vehicle #2 - $12,157.99 X 1 = $12,157.99 Vehicle #3 - $30,461.70 X 1 = $30,461.70 TOTAL BID: $54,968.68 A cashier's check in the amount of $5,496.87 accompanied the bid. 3. Matway Ford, Inc. 500 National Pike West Brownsville, PA 15417 Vehicle #1 - $12,099.23 X 1 = $12,099.23 Vehicle #2 - $12,099.23 X 1 = $12,099.23 Vehicle #3 - $36,143.58 X 1 = $36,143-58 TOTAL BID: $60,342.04 A bid bond in the amount of $6,034.00 accompanied the bid. d. Sabre Equipment, Inc. 106 River Road McKees Rocks, PA 15136 Vehicle #1 - No Bid X 1 = No Bid Vehicle #2 - No Bid X 1 = No Bid Vehicle #3 - $44,997.00 X 1 = $44,997.00 TOTAL BID: $44,997.00 A bid bond in the amount of $5,000.00 accompanied the bid. S. Washington Ford, Inc. 507 Washington Road Washington, PA 15301 Vehicle #1 - $13,500.00 X I = $13,500.00 Vehicle #2 - $13,500.00 X 1 = $13,500.00 Vehicle #3 - No Bid X 1 = No Bid TOTAL BID: $27,000.00 A cashier's check in the amount of $2,700.00 accompanied the bid. um", 120 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. Mascara, that the foregoing bids be tabled for -further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Mascara - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Mascara declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:40 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 1993 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK