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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Minute No. 525
Washington County Commissioners
Washington PA, November 30, 1995
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: Commissioner Bassi. Also being present: Tina Dallatore, Chief
Clerk; Linda Hands, Clerk -Steno II; Controller Belcastro; Katherine B. Emery, County Solicitor; Sheila
Burcin, Cooperative Extension; Floyd Laubham, Planning; Launa Haney Post, Conservation District; Thomas
Sierzega, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Fred Fleet, Highland Erie Community and United
We Stand; Frank Burnette, RRZ; Norm Allan, C.S. McKee; Don Herrington, Smith Barney; Kathy Thomas,
Valley Independent; Chris Enserra, Herald Standard; Joe Smydo, Observer Reporter; Kevin Decker, WJPA;
and interested bidders.
Chairman Petrosky called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. and entertained a "motion
to approve Minute No. 524.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that Minute No. 524 be approved as written.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
Sheila Burcin of Cooperative Extension presented to the Commissioners the "National Groundwater
Guardian Award" which the County received based on the Groundwater Coalition's report of the successful
Children's Groundwater Festival which was held on May 10,1995, at California State University in
California, Pennsylvania.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
Mr. Fred Fleet of the Highland Erie Committee inquired as to how many people from the
Washington area were employed to work on the construction of the new jail. Chairman Petrosky advised
Mr. Fleet that those records are kept with the contractor and that the Chief Clerk would try to obtain the
information and get back to him.
OLD BUSINESS
Solicitor Emery recommended that the bid for Tires be awarded to E.W. Tire & Service Center,
Washington, Pennsylvania, based on per unit cost submitted in their proposal.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bid as per above; this being the only
bid received.
Roll call vote taken:
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Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor Emery recommended that the bid for the Amos Bridge Project be awarded to Marricco
Construction Company, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, for the bid amount of $149,955.00.
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Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bid as per above, this being the lowest
bid received in accordance with specifications; this bid award is contingent upon the bidder meeting all of
the bond and insurance requirements.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Emery recommended that the bid for Aviation Easement Obstruction Removal Project be
awarded to Brim Industrial Maintenance, Inc., Claysville, Pennsylvania, for the bid amount of $18,692.00;
this being the lowest bid received in accordance with specifications; this bid award is contingent upon the
bidder meeting all of the bond and insurance requirements and contingent upon PennDOT approval.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the bid as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Emery recommended that the bids for Air Fluidized Beds for the Washington County
Health Center be rejected and authorized to be rebid.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the bids for Air Fluidized Beds be rejected and
the Chief Clerk be authorized to readvertise for bids.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Solicitor Emery recommended that the bids for Disposable Briefs, Underpads and Washcloths for the
Washington County Health Center continue to be tabled for review.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the bids for Disposable Briefs, Underpads and
Washcloths continue to be tabled as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk made available to the news media a News Release relative to the following project:
Sale of Parcel No. 15 in Southpointe to Hershey Leasing Company
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NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Day Care
Provider Agreements for Fiscal Year 1995/96:
1) The Tot Spot, Bentleyville, Pennsylvania
2) Annamae Walnoha, Carnegie, Pennsylvania
3) Nelson Watson, McMurray, Pennsylvania
4) Ida Peck, Charleroi, Pennsylvania
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Provider Agreements 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 for the Children & Youth Program with Northern Tier Children's Home Residential Services at a
maximum contract amount of $100,000.00 for fiscal year 1995/96.
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.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval renewal of membership for
Ronald Barshick, Mental Health/Mental Retardation Administrator, to the National Association of Social
Workers in the amount of $177.50. It was noted that this membership is necessary for his consultation
services which he provides to the Washington County Health Center.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving Renewal of Membership 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 establishment of the
following temporary private pay rates for the Health Center, effective January 1, 1996. It was noted that
these rates will be used until DPW releases information which will allow the Health Center to establish a
rate structure and mechanism which can be used on an on -going basis.
Semi-vrivate Private
General nursing facility from $110.00 to $130.00
Medicare comparable from $150.00 to $155.00
from $115.00 to $140.00
from $155.00 to $160.00
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Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the temporary private pay rates as per
above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for the consideration and approval a non -financial Agreement
with Community College of Allegheny County to conduct training programs for Certified Nursing Assistants
using the Health Center as a clinical training and classroom site.
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 submission of an
Application for funding to the U.S. Department of Education for continuation of the demonstration program
for transportation services for the disabled. The grant, if approved, would become effective October 1, 1996,
for a 3-year period at a funding level of approximately $250,000.00-$300,000.00 per year.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Application 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 renewal of a Lease Agreement
with Nick Petronka to farm land on County property located near the County Health Center. The lease is
for one tract of land consisting of 8.4 acres for a five-year period and contains provisions for an appropriate
fee, liability and termination.
above.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving Renewal of the Lease Agreement as per
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 Agreement with John Tarr
granting permission for placement of an existing sign and fixture on County property located near the
County fairgrounds, and also provides for an associated fee, liability and termination provisions.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
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Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Contract Change Order for
the 'T-Hanger Construction Project at Washington County Airport with Nello Construction Company which
decreases the project amount by $73,390.00.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Contract Change Order as per above
and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids for inmate uniforms for the new correctional
facility.
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 requested authorization to designate Friday, December 15,1995, as "Steeler Spirit Day" in
which the Pittsburgh Steelers will team up with the Leukemia Society of America to cheer on the Steelers
for their last regular season home game. Employees can purchase a Steelers' spirit button, dress in Steeler
apparel or color or just dress casual at a cost of $4.00.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, authorizing December 15, as "Steeler Spirit Day" 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 Maintenance Agreement for
the Recorder of Deeds Office with M&M Office Equipment of Washington, Pennsylvania, for maintenance
on a Mita 3055 Copier at a cost of $.015 per copy, effective December 1,1995.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Maintenance Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board ratification of a State Contract Purchase for sheets and pillow
cases for the new correctional facility in accordance with the Pennsylvania State Contract #9980-01 in the
total amount of $12,600.00.
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Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving ratification of State Contract Purchase 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, approval and execution by the Chairman
two Joint Permit Applications to be submitted to the Department of Environmental Resources for the
following Bridge Projects; 1) Weirich Avenue Bridge located in Canton Township; and 2) Wherry School
Bridge located in Bethlehem Township.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Joint Permit Applications as per above;
and authorizing the Chairman of the Board to so execute.
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 to contract
with Blue Cross/Blue Shield Consortium to provide health insurance coverage for Washington County
employees whereby salaried employees would be enrolled in a "POS" and the union employees would
remain in the current "PPO", effective January 1, 1996, realizing a savings of $160,916.00.
Moved by Mr. Petrosky, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving a contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Consortium for the provision of health insurance coverage 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 contract
with Attorney John Solomon as the Controller's Solicitor. The Addendum reduces the compensation from
$4,800.00/year to $3,600.00/year to be paid on a monthly basis at a rate of $300.00/month, effective January 1,
1996.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Addendum 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:
(C/E) 1. John Basial, Law Clerk to Judge
Gilmore, to attend a Continuing Legal
Education Seminar on Effective
Negotiation sponsored by the Pa. Bar
Institute in Pittsburgh, Pa., on
December 6, 1995.
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2. Five (5) Per Diem Correctional Officers
(Reimbursable)
of the Jail to attend Basic Training
Class #499 in Elizabethtown, Pa., on
January 1 through January 26, 1996.
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3. Sergeant Russell Crupe and Captain Mark
Schmid of the Jail to attend an Upgrade
Training and Overview and User Group
Meeting sponsored by Digital Solutions,
Inc., in Altoona, Pa., on December 7-8,
1995.
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4. James Henry and Jackie Forte of Children
(Reimbursable)
& Youth to attend the Pennsylvania
Children & Youth Association's Western
Region Administrators Meeting in New
Castle, Pa., on December 8, 1995.
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5. James Henry, Jackie Forte, Marcia Wilson
(Reimbursable)
and Karen Blockinger of Children & Youth
to attend a DPW Meeting on Adoption
Policy Day in Clarion, Pa., on December
1, 1995.
(R) 6. John Patrick of Children & Youth to
(Reimbursable) attend CORE Training 201 on Developing
and Using Lifebooks in Mars, Pa., on December 8, 1995.
(C/E) 7. Linda Wilson and Lana VanVoorhis of the
(Reimbursable) Health Center to attend a seminar on
Case -Mix Regulations in Pittsburgh, Pa.,
on December 14, 1995.
(R) 8. Kathryn Vaccari of the Health Center to
(Reimbursable) attend a seminar on Case -Mix Regulations.
in Pittsburgh, Pa., on December 14, 1995.
(0) 9. Dawn Miller, John Layman and Karen
(Reimbursable) Behling of the Health Center to attend
a seminar on Human Diversity and Cultural
Competence sponsored by the Southwestern
Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging, Inc., in
Belle Vernon, Pa., on December 14, 1995.
(0) 10. Chuck Pollacci of Veterans to attend
a Tour of Veterans Hospitals and Homes
in Western Pennsylvania on
December 7-10, 1995.
(0) 11. Steven Tkach of Adult Probation to attend
(Reimbursable) a meeting of PCCD relative to the
County's Grant Application for funding
for the Community Service Life Skills
Program in Harrisburg, Pa., on
December 4-5, 1995.
(C/E) Continuing Education
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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.
Motion carried unanimously.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chief Clerk announced that the proposed 1996 County Budget is available for public inspection in the
Commissioners Office and is scheduled for adoption on December 28th.
SOLICITOR
Solicitor Emery presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refund.
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, that the Tax Assessment Office (or Tax Claim Bureau)
be authorized to prepare the following tax refund due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or,
personal property tax:
1. William & Judith Iams
119 Ike's Road
Marianna, PA 15345
District: Amwell Township
Parcel I.D. No: 02-025-00-00-0026-00
Amount: $85.96
SS No: 182-52-5484
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
(1995 County Tax)
Solicitor Emery presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Settlement Agreement
in the case of Paulette Benard versus Washington County and the Sheriff's Office (Civil Action No. 95-0123).
Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, approving the Settlement Agreement as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
OPENING OF BIDS
Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
MAINTENANCE OF TWO AT&T SYSTEM 75'S
1. AT&T Corporation
2200 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
COURTHOUSE SQUARE COMPLEX:
-Full Coverage $16,282.32 Discounted Program $14.368.65
HEALTH CENTER:
-Full Coverage $ 8,132.33
TOTAL BID:
-Full Coverage $24,414.65
Discounted Program $ 7,274.12
Discounted Program $21.642.77
COURTHOUSE SQUARE COMPLEX:
Total Maintenance Cost without sets $10.776.24
HEALTH CENTER:
Total Maintenance Cost without sets $ 6,334.39
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Petrosky, awarding the foregoing bid to AT&T Corporation,
subject to review and final recommendation by the Purchasing Agent and Director of Administration.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Petrosky - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
COLLECTION & DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE
1. William H. Martin, Inc.
200 Rangos Lane
Washington, PA 15301
Total amount of bid: $102,738.00
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. Kelly Run Sanitation, Inc.
P.O. Box 333
Pittsburgh, PA 15037
Total amount of bid: $54228.00
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. Browning -Ferris Industries of PA, Inc.
P.O. Box 448, West Noblestown Road
Carnegie, PA 15106
Total amount of bid: $14,216.00
(First year, exclusive of Washington County Health Center per call compactor).
A cashier's check in the amount of $1,421.60 accompanied the bid.
4. Waste Management of Pittsburgh
2097 Duss Avenue
Ambridge, PA 15003
Total amount of bid: $106,995.32
(Based on 5-year totals)
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.
Motion carried unanimously.
LINEN SUPPLIES
1. Universal Textile & Supply Corporation
P.O. Box 5241
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Total amount of bid: $18A22.00
(Items 1 & 3 only)
(based on estimated quantities; items
submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A cashier's check in the amount of $1,842.20 accompanied the bid.
2. Randolph General Medical
1400 Valley Belt Road
Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131
Total amount of bid: $11,415.6000
(based on estimated quantities; items
submitted on a per unit cost basis)
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A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
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3. Harbor Linen Company
P.O. Box 3510
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
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(based on estimated quantities; items
submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A certified check in the amount of $5,571.61 accompanied the bid.
4. Star Linen, Inc.
1501 Lancer Drive
Moorestown, NJ 08057
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $8,843.50 submitted on a per unit cost. basis)
A bid bond in the amount of $4,000.00 accompanied the bid.
5. Charm Tex
1618 Coney Island Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
(based on estimated quantities; items.
Total amount of bid: $16,788.75 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A certified check in the amount of $1,678.88 accompanied the bid.
6. Boston Trade International, Inc.
11 Brent Drive
Hudson, MA 01749
Total amount of bid: $24,522.15
(based on estimated quantities; items
submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A Treasurer's Check in the amount of $2,452.22 accompanied the bid which was ruled
unacceptable by Solicitor Emery.
7. Standard Textile Co., Inc.
One Knollcrest Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45222-1805
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $27,999.00 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of $2,800.00 accompanied the bid.
8. Acme Textile Co., Ltd.
P.O. Box 640039
Flushing, NY 11364
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $217.25 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A certified check in the amount of $217.25 accompanied the bid.
9. ATD American Company
135 Greenwood Aver. Fae
Wyncote, PA 19095-1396
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $22,006.12 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A bid bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
10. Mamaux Supply Co., Inc.
5216 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(based on estimated quantities; items
Total amount of bid: $1,576.80 submitted on a per unit cost basis)
(For laundry bags only)
A cashier's check in the amount of $157.68 accompanied the bid.
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11. The Liberty Textile Company
5600 S. Marginal Road
Cleveland, OH 44103
Total amount of bid: $70236.75
(based on estimated quantities; items
submitted on a per unit cost basis)
A cashier's check in the amount of $7,023.68 accompanied the bid.
12. The Burrows Company
791 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, PA 15095
Total amount of bid: $35,508.80
(based on estimated quantities; items
submitted on a per unit cost basis)
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.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Petrosky declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 10:30 a.m.
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