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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 549 - 10-3-1996 - COMMISSIONERJoseph A. Ford, Sr. Diana L. Irey J . Bracken Burns, Sr_ � MINUTE A � "�° BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1 l� V WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY. JR , JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS Minute No. 549 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, October 3, 1996 The Washington County Board of Commissioners met in regular session in the Public Meeting Room, Courthouse Square, Washington, Pennsylvania, with the following members being present: Commissioners Ford, Irey and Burns. Also being present: Jill Devine, Assistant Solicitor; Linda Hands, Clerk Steno II; Attorney Jim McCune, County Solicitor; Paul Belcastro, Controller; Bill McGowen, Director of Administration; Duane Kavka, Director of Human Services; Floyd Laubham, Planning Commission; Mary Elizabeth Yancosek, David Kimenski, Harry Sabatasse and Norm Celaschi, interested citizens; John Logar, Tax Appeal Board Member; Joseph Gowern, Canonsburg Borough Councilman; Anthony and Mary Jane Barone of Donora; John "Chummie" Lignelli, Mayor of Donora; Marie Trozzo, Donora Councilwoman; Bob Dickson, Senior Vice President, Dynamet, Inc.; Chris Haines, Herald Standard; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Joe Smydo, Observer Reporter; Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent; Dennis Bastian, CUTV; and Charles Miller of Health Force of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Chairman Ford called the meeting to order at approximately 10:05 a.m. and entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 547 dated September 5, 1996. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, that Minute No. 547 dated September 5, 1996, be approved as presented. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Ford entertained a motion to approve Minute No. 548 dated September 19, 1996. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, that Minute No. 548 dated September 19, 1996, be approved as presented. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS The Commissioners presented to Bob Dickson, Senior Vice President of Dynamet, Inc., a Proclamation designating October 6-12, 1996, as Southwestern Pennsylvania Manufacturers Week in Washington County. The Commissioners presented a Certificate of Recognition to Anthony Barone of Donora on the occasion of his retirement as a shoe service businessman in the Borough of Donora. (The meeting recessed briefly for the purpose of taking photos.) PUBLIC COMMENTS Joe Gowern, Canonsburg Borough Councilman, stated that he was making a special request on behalf of the Borough. He explained that the Borough is in dire need of funding to make immediate repairs to the Adams 4 2) 6 Joseph A. Ford, Sr. Diana L. Irey — J . Bracken Burns, sr. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A. FORD. COMMISSIONERS Avenue Bridge which has been cited by the State. He stated that the Borough has taken provisions to reduce the weight on the bridge. However, he does not feel that the Borough has time to wait for funding from the State to as the Borough hopes to have the repairs completed by Thanksgiving. He requested that a meeting be scheduled between the Canonsburg Borough Officials and the Commissioners as soon as possible in order to discuss this matter. Chairman Ford stated that on Monday the Board of Commissioners received a written request from Canonsburg Borough Council relative to this issue and on Tuesday the Commissioners asked the Planning Commission to review it in order to determine if any Liquid Fuels money would be available for these bridge repairs. Chairman Ford stated that the Commissioners would respond to the Borough within the next week. OLD BUSINESS Attorney McCune recommended that the bids for Food and Staples be awarded to the following vendors based on the low total per section: Section I Canned Vegetables: Canned Soup. Seafood, etc., Canned Fruit - Low bidder Rykoff Sexton, Pittsburgh Pa., did not supply samples as requested. Award to second low bidder, Alliant Foods, Freedom, Pa. Spaghetti and Macaroni Products - Award to low bidder, Deaktor/Sysco, Harmony, Pa. Cereal and Breakfast Food - Award to Alliant Foods, low bid in total bidding on all items. Beverage and juices - Low bidder, Deaktor/Sysco, Harmony, Pa., did not bid all items and two items bid were unacceptable. Award to second low bidder, Alliant Foods, Freedom, Pa. Condiments, Desserts, jellies and Crackers. Baking and Cooking. Kitchen Supplies - Award to Alliant Foods, low bid in total providing most items. Seasonings - Award to Parkway Foods, low bid in total providing all items. Diabetic and Specialtv Foods - Award on the "per unit" cost to the lowest bid meeting the specifications which are as follows: Alliant Foods, Freedom, Pa., Bernard Food Ind., Valencia, Pa., Parkway Foods, Greensburg, Pa., Rykoff-Sexton, McKees Rocks, Pa., and Deaktor/Sysco, Harmony, Pa. Section II Bread - Award to Schwebel Baking Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., being the only bid received. Section III Ice Cream - Award to OHI Ice Cream, Washington, Pa., being the lowest bid in total. Section IV Dairy Products - Award to Green Valley, Claysville, Pa., being the lowest bid in total bidding all items. Section V Pop - Award to Cameron Coke, Washington, Pa., being the lowest bid in total bidding all items. Section VI Frozen Foods - Award to Alliant Foods, Freedom, Pa., being the lowest bid in total bidding on all items. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, awarding the bids as per above. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. Diana L. Irey J . Bracken Burns , Sr ■ $ �+ BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTE FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS Ms. Devine made available to the news media News Releases in connection with the following projects: 1. Bow Street Reconstruction Project - Stockdale Borough 2. Charleroi Street Improvements Project 3. Union Township Street Improvements Project NEW BUSINESS Ms. Devine presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Subgrant Awards for the following projects: Fast Track Intermediate Punishment Program $69,185.00 Project Period of 10/1/96 to 9/30/97 Washington County School -Based Probation Project $46,404.00 Project Period of 9/1/96 to 8/31/97 Community Service Program/DUI Control System Expansion $31,820.00 Project Period of 11/1/96 to 10/31/97 Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency Subgrant Awards as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Devine presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Day Care Provider Agreements with the following agencies for FY96/97: Veronica Svitek, Canonsburg, Pa Cathleen Perry, Prosperity, Pa. Joyce Gosnik, Washington, Pa. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Day Care Provider Agreements as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Devine presented to the Board for their consideration and approval submission of the Title IV-E Independent Living Grant Proposal for the Children and Youth Social Services Department in the amount of $185,400.00 to the Department of Public Welfare for the period of 7/1/96 through 6/30/97. The funding would be used to provide supportive services for clients who have reached the age of eighteen to prepare them for self- sufficiency and an independent life. 428 Joseph A. Ford, Sr. Diana L. Irey J_Bracken Burns, Sr_ a xMINUTE OO BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving submission of the Title IV-E Independent Living Grant Proposal to the Department of Public Welfare as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Devine presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the purchase of additional software and hardware on the Time and Attendance Contract for the Public Safety Department. The total cost of the additional software and hardware is $12,775.00. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the purchase of additional software and hardware for the Public Safety Department as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Devine presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a recommendation to appoint Dr. William G. Lauda of Washington, Pennsylvania, to the Washington -Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the appointment of Dr. William G. Lauda to the Washington -Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Abstain; Mr. Ford - Yes. Motion carried. REMARKS: Commissioner Irey stated that the reason she abstained from this appointment is due to the fact that she requested a meeting with Dr. Lauda and has not had the opportunity to meet with him. Also, she requested a copy of Dr. Lauda's resume from the Drug and Alcohol Office which she has not received as of this date. Ms. Devine presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Bell Atlantic Telephone Company for the placement of two public telephones, one to be located at Mingo Creek County Park and the second at Ten Mile Creek Park. It was noted that initially the public telephones will be placed at no charge to the County and will be commission phones; and the County will receive a commission based on the volume of calls. However, if the volume of calls are not sufficient to maintain service, the County will then be required to pay $60.00 per month for each telephone. (It was also noted that there is a telephone already at Cross Creek Park). Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with Bell Atlantic Telephone Company as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 11 Joseph A. Ford, Sr. Diana L. Irey J . Bracken Burns, Sr. MINUTE -- - -- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR., JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS above. Ms. Devine requested authorization to advertise for bids for the following: 1. Security Services at the Washington County Health Center 2. Joint Municipal Purchasing Program - Winter Supplies Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, authorizing the Chief Clerk to advertise for bids as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Devine presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the American Red Cross to provide homeless assistance services to the mentally ill in the amount of $80,000.00 for the period of July 1, 1996 through June 30, 1997. These funds are provided through the Washington -Greene MH/MR Program. REMARKS: Chairman Ford questioned Solicitor McCune as to the status of his written report relating to the Board's concerns expressed at the last meeting regarding this agreement as well as other Human Services Authority's agreements. (See Minute No. 548 dated September 19, 1996, page 422, for further reference.) Solicitor McCune stated that he has reviewed and approved this agreement and that he will be submitting to the Commissioners in the next few days his recommendations relative to the contracting parties and termination language in the Human Services Authority's agreements. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with the' American Red Cross as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Devine presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following travel requests: (0) 1. Ed Rutledge, Kathy Lonick, Mike Orlin, (Reimbursable) and Bonnie Levine of the Health Center to attend orientation on billing and control at the York County Home in October (date to be determined). (0) 2. John Layman of the Health Center to (Reimbursable) attend a workshop of Dietary Managers Association in New Castle, Pa., on October 4, 1996. (0) 3. Jerri Dire and Darla Pepper -Miller of (Reimbursable) Aging Services to attend a Systems Collaboration Meeting in Uniontown, Pa., on October 23, 1996. (R) 4. Jeff Dykstra of Children & Youth to attend (Reimbursable) a seminar on Criminal Sexual Victimization - Investigative Techniques at California University on October 16 & 17, 1996. (0) 5. Ken Krupa of the Airport to attend the annual Pennsylvania Aviation Conference at Penn State on October 9-13, 1996. • 430 i Joseph A. Ford, Sr. Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. ---- -- MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY, JR.. JOSEPH A. FORD, COMMISSIONERS (0) 6. Karen Franks of the Planning Commission to attend a training seminar sponsored by the Pa. Farmland Preservation Association in Lewisburg, Pa., on October 10, 1996. (R) 7. Bonnie Pattison of Highway Safety to attend (Reimbursable) a State Coordinators Meeting in Harrisburg, Pa., on October 10 & 11, 1996. (R) 8. Stan Rockovich, Mike Hertig and Steve Tkach of Adult Probation to attend a Computer User Group Meeting and Training in Altoona, Pa., on October 10 & 11, 1996. (B) Board Member (0) Optional (R) Required Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing travel requests and authorizing the payment of all necessary expenses related thereto. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Devine announced that the County Offices will be closed on Monday, October 14th, in observance of Columbus Day. OPENING OF BIDS Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bid: OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY EQUIPMENT FOR THE HEALTH CENTER 1. North Coast Medical, Inc. 187 Stauffer Boulevard San Jose, CA 95125-1042 This bid stated that the company is unable to participate using the County's bidding format. However, it would still like to issue the Health Center as of September 15, 1996, a 10% or best quantity discount good until September 15, 1997. It was noted that the bid was not accompanied by the required bid security. Solicitor McCune stated that he would review this bid with Nancy Bielawski, Purchasing Agent. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the foregoing bid for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chairman Ford welcomed William McGowen, newly appointed Director of Administration, and stated the Board of Commissioners looks forward to working with him. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. Diana L. Irey J . Bracken Burns, Sr. _ M i pi i !'p" ®j� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 11� V a 11N�ASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FRANK R. MASCARA, METRO PETROSKY. JR., JOSEPH A FORD, COMMISSIONERS There being no further business, Chairman Ford declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 10:40 a.m. THE FOR GOING MINUTES/SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: X elO , 1996 r ATTEST: '.1 1-1 CHIEF CLERK