HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 559 - 3-6-1997 - COMMISSIONERJoseph A. Ford, Sr.
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Minute No. 559
Washington County Commissioners
Washington, PA, March 6, 1997
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
Joseph A. Ford, Sr., Diana L. Irey and J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Also being present: Tina Dallatore, Chief Clerk;
Linda Hands, Secretary; Attorneys Jim McCune and Jill Devine of the Solicitor's Office; Bill McGowen, Director
of Administration; David Martino, Sue Orrick, JoAnn Metz, Ellen Carlson and Lori Crompton, Commissioners'
Office; Judges Thomas Gladden, David Gilmore and Katherine Emery; Sue Fazzolari and Judy Cap, Court
employees; Marlene Luketich, Lisa Cessna, Joyce Dano, Karen Franks, Debbie Rea and Melanie Thomas Finney,
Planning Commission; Nancy Bielawski and Florence Ritacco, Purchasing Department; Dick Cibella, Janice
Urban and Michelle Miller, Employee Relations; Warden Joe Pelzer and Deputy Warden John Temas; Roger
Metcalfe, Budget Director; Ken Barna, Director of Revenue; Jack Welty, Data Processing; Francis King and
Claudia Hargrove, Treasurer's Office; John Pettit, District Attorney; Kathleen Flynn Reda and Gerrie Churney,
Register of Wills; Paul Belcastro and Becky Bailey, Controller's Office; Phyllis Ranko Matheny, Prothonotary; Sue
Accetta, Director of Domestic Relations; Mary Lynn Spilak and Debbie DeStefano, Aging Services; Clayton
Hamilton and Bonnie Palfrey, Buildings and Grounds; Cathi Kresh, LMA Day Care; Launa Post, Conservation
Office; Robert Umstead, Redevelopment Authority; Mary Thompson, Cassie Dunn and Grace Taylor Kirby,
American Red Cross; Fred Fleet, Gordon Hanson and George Robinson, interested citizens; John Logar, Tax
Appeal Board Member; Attorney David Toal; Chris Haines, Herald Standard; Vince Ponzio, WJPA; Joe Smydo,
Observer Reporter; Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent; J. R. Wheeler, CUTV; and various bidders.
Chairman Ford called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. and entertained a motion to
approve Minute No. 558 dated February 20, 1997.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, that Minute No. 558 dated February 20, 1997, 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 Cassie Dunn, Mary Thompson and Grace Taylor Kirby, representatives of
the American Red Cross, a Proclamation designating the month of March as American Red Cross Month.
Robert Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority, presented to the Board for their
consideration and approval an Ordinance amending and restating the Revenue Allocation Program Resolution
which was passed on July 22, 1993. Mr. Umstead explained that this will allow a revenue allocation program to
be used to amortize revenue bonds that would be issued for certain site improvements in the Mosites
Meadowlands Development that would make additional land available for development.
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Ordinance.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners presented to Tina Dallatore, Chief Clerk, a certificate of appreciation in recognition of
her 25 years of dedication and loyal services to the employees and citizens of Washington County. Ms. Dallatore
thanked the Board of Commissioners and all current and former county officials and employees for the support
and friendship which was afforded to her during her tenure.
(The meeting recessed briefly for the purpose of taking photos.)
SOLICITOR
Attorney McCune recommended that the bid for Lumber be awarded to Donora Lumber Company of
Donora, Pa., for the per unit costs submitted in its proposal; this being the only bid received in accordance with
the specifications.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, awarding the bid as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Chief Clerk made available to the news media a News Release in connection with the following project:
1. East Bethlehem Township Recreation Project
NEW BUSINESS
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a one-year extension to the
Pharmacy Services Contract with Diamond Pharmacy Services of Indiana, Pa., for the provision of pharmacy
services at the Correctional Facility. This extension will expire March 31, 1998.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Extension to the Contract with Diamond
Pharmacy Services as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes..
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following items in connection
with the GTE Courts Computer System for calendar year 1997:
1. License and Support Contract with Bull Information Systems
in the amount of $15,789.00 which represents an increase of
$752.00 over the 1996 cost.
2. Hardware Maintenance Contract with Wang Laboratories, Inc.,
in the amount of $31,403.28 which represents a decrease of $3.72
over the 1996 cost.
It was noted that both contracts contain a 30-day cancellation provision.
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the contracts as per above.
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Roll call vote taken:
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for ratification authorization for the Director of Planning to execute a
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Release in consideration of $4,349.55 as settlement for damages in connection with an incident that occurred on
ANovember 4, 1996, when a truck owned by Penn Line Service hit the Clint Sprowls Covered Bridge located in
a. East Finley Township. It was noted that this matter was approved administratively by the Board at a staff
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meeting held on February 26, 1997.
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, ratifying authorization of execution of the Release as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Amendment to the Engineering
Agreement with Neilan Engineers (EADS Group) for engineering services for the Lyle, Letherman and Wright
Covered Bridges. The amendment is for additional design work that was required on each of these structures by
the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The amendment is in the amount of $26,248.97 and will ;,be paid
with Act 26 funds (100% State funding) and there are no County Liquid Fuels dollars required. -
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Amendment to the Engineering Agreement
with Neilan Engineers as per above, contingent upon final PennDOT approval.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Abstain; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the Tri-
County Federation of Musicians for the purpose of co -sponsoring the 1997 Summer Concert Series. The County's
share of the cost is $2,346.00 which is included in the 1997 Parks Department budget.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with the Tri-County Federation of
Musicians as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.,
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval authorization to solicit RFP's for
the provision of mobile X-ray and other related diagnostic procedures for the Washington County Health Center.
This is a no -cost service to the County as the providers bill directly to third .party sources.
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Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the authorization to solicit RFP's as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with John S.
Milinovich and Associates for the provision of fiscal support and computer consulting services for the Children
and Youth Department. The agreement covers the period of January 20 through December 31, 1997, for a total
amount not to exceed $30,000.00.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Agreement with John S. Milinovich and
Associates as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the Final FY95/96 Amended
Budget in the total amount of $9,716,258 for the Children and Youth Department to be submitted to the
Department of Public Welfare.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving submission of the Final FY95/96 Amended Budget
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Contract
Addendums and Contract for the Children and Youth Department for FY96/97:
1. Holy Family Institute - increase maximum authorization amount from $100,000 to $500,000
2. Try Again Homes Family Preservation - increase maximum authorization amount from
$140,000 to $167,000
3. Try Again Homes Intensive Counseling Center - increase maximum authorization amount
from $85,000 to $99,000
4. Circle C Youth & Family Services - to provide additional drug and alcohol halfway house
services at a per diem rate of $134.38 (new contract)
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Contract Addendums and Contract for the
Children and Youth Department as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following items relative to the
Day Care Program:
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1. Contract with the Department of Public Welfare for FY97-98 in
the total amount of $1,715,886
2. FY96/97 Provider Agreements with (a) Small World of Apollo, Pa.;
and (b) Mary Fries of Finleyville, Pa.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Day Care Contracts as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following items in connection
with the Drug and Alcohol Program:
1. Agreement with the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation in the amount of $5,413.00
for the purpose of providing joint programming for the Intensive Vocational
Rehabilitation Program and related support services. By the County providing
these funds, OVR will be able to access an additional $20,000.00 in federal funds.
2. Mini -Grant Awards to the following organizations for FY96/97:
Organization Amount of Award
The Sunlight, Inc.
$2,000.00
Highland Terrace/Donors Police
$2,000.00
McGuffey School District
$2,000.00
Christian Life Club
$2,000.00
Camp Sunlight
$2,000.00
Washington Drug Free Schools
$2,000.00
Advisory Council
Connect, Inc.
$1,847.00
Club Serenity
$1,671.25
Jefferson -Morgan High School
$1,500.00
Mon Valley YMCA
$1,393.60
Charleroi Elementary PTA
$ 998.00
Waynesburg Central High
$1,405.00
West End Community Center
$1,997.00
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Drug and Alcohol Agreement and the Mini -
Grant Awards as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Addendum to the Agreement
with the Washington Court Association of Professional Employees whereby WCAPE has agreed to participate in
the County's Opt -Out Program.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Addendum to the Agreement with the
Washington Court Association of Professional Employees as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the
Pennsylvania State Police which provides for the Sheriff's Office to access criminal records through the
Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network (CLEAN), the National Crime Information Center and the
National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with the Pennsylvania State Police
as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for ratification a Declaration of Disaster Emergency which was declared
at 5:00 p.m. on March 4, 1997, as a result of the tire fire which started on February 27, 1997, at EZ Recycling
(National Granulating Plant) located on Detroit Street in the City of Washington.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, ratifying the Declaration of Disaster Emergency as per above.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the appointment of Michelle
Miller as Chief Clerk effective March 17, 1997, replacing Christine Dallatore who is resigning as of March 14,
1997.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing appointment.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a request from the Acting
Director of Human Services to establish a petty cash fund in the amount of $2,000.00. These funds will come
from a $20,000.00 grant from the Department of Public Welfare which will be used for a Family Services System
Reform Initiative (FSSRI) Planning Grant. Under the provisions of the grant, the County is required to
reimburse parents for attending the monthly FSSRI Collaborative Board meetings and for babysitting services
related thereto.
above.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the establishment of a petty cash fund as per
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey -Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Solicitor McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds.
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to prepare the following tax refunds due to either duplication or overpayment of real estate or personal property
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1. Helen Gustovich
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Fredericktown, PA 15333
District: Centerville 4th Ward
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Parcel ID No: 155-058-00-00-0014-00
Total amount: $ 33.70
S.S. #201-20-0667
2. Dean Eleanor Ruth
(1997 County Tax)
717 High Street
Roscoe, PA 15477
District: Roscoe Borough
Parcel ID No: 560-007-00-01-0006-00
Total amount: 5.83
3. National City Bank
(1993, 94, 95, 96 County Tax)
116 Allegheny Center Mall
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
District: Charleroi Borough
Parcel ID No: 160-019-00-07-0015-00
Total amount: $ 490.98
4. Sheila D. McKinney
(1992 County Tax)
1108 Findlay Street
Washington, PA 15301
District: Canton Township
Parcel ID No: 120-011-07-04-0022-00
Total amount: $ 31.53
S.S. #192-38-4230
5. Arby's Inc.
(1997 County Tax)
Tax Department
P.O. Box 407008
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33340-7008
District: Peters Township
Parcel ID No: 540-011-06-02-0005-00
Total amount: $ 123.75
Tax ID #13-3760353
6. Brian L. & Elaine J. Barkby
(1996 County Tax)
139 Sixth Avenue=
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New Eagle, PA 15067
District: New Eagle Borough
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Parcel ID No: 480-020-00-00-0002-01
Total amount: $ 17.46
S.S. #238-76-2918
7. John R. III & Debra S. Marchando
(1994, 95, 96 County Tax)
RD 1 Box 149A
Fredericktown, PA 15333
District: Centerville 1st Ward
Parcel ID No: 151-010-00-00-0039-00
Total amount: $ 72.64
S.S. #180-54-5670
8. Carl Krenzelak
(1997 County Tax)
580 Delaware Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
District: Washington 7th Ward
Parcel ID No: 770-033-00-01-0008-00
Total amount: 9.09
S.S.#203-12-9969
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9. Jeffrey & Dana Christner (1996 County Tax)
430 Main Street
West Brownsville, PA 15417
District: West Brownsville Borough
Parcel ID No: 670-006-00-03-0003-00
Total amount: $ 14.04
S.S. #159-56-4726
OPENING OF BIDS
Controller Belcastro opened and read the following bids:
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
1. Sprint
7 Parkway Center, Suite 810
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $23,769.60
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
2. AT&T
4 Station Square, Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $23,412.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. North America Telecommunications Corporation (NATC)
P.O. Box 5362
6580 Frankstown Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $17,910.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
4. MFS/WorldCom
60 Boulevard of the Allies, Suite 1310
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $23,538.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, to table the foregoing bids for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
1. The Burrows Company
791 Commonwealth Drive
Warrendale, -PA 15095
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $311,890.00
A Cashier's Check in the amount of $31,189.00 accompanied the bid.-
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2. Coloplast Corporation
1955 West Oak Circle
Marietta, GA 30062-2249
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $113.989.26
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
3. General Medical Corporation
1400 Valley Belt Road
Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $205.161.75
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
4. Red Line Medical Supply, Inc.
8121 10th Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN 55427
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $484.841.55
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
5. Convatec (a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company)
P.O. Box 4500
Princeton, NJ 08543-4500
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $162,580.93
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
6. King Koil Division of PEBECO
301 First Street
Old Forge, PA 18518
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $11,860.00
A Cashier's Check in the amount of $1,186.00 accompanied the bid.
7. Bellco Drug Corporation
101 E. Hoffman Avenue
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $58,352.00
An Official Check in the amount of $5,800.00 accompanied the bid.
Solicitor McCune noted that the Official Check does not appear to represent a
sufficient amount as required; therefore, acceptance of the bid is subject to
further review. . .
8. Druzak Medical, Inc.
200 First Street
Ambridge, PA 15003
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $251,701.37
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
9. Stuart Medical, Inc. d/b/a Owens and Minor
P.O. Box 339
Greensburg, PA 15601
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $570,000.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid..
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10. Gatti Medical Supply
840 Philadelphia Street
Indiana, PA 15101
No total amount was submitted.
A Bid Bond in the amount of $20,385.00 accompanied the bid.
11. Huntleigh Healthcare, Inc.
227 Route 33 East
Manalapan, NJ 07726
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $33.960.00
A Certified Check in the amount of $3,396.00 accompanied the bid.
12. B.D.S. Personal Care Products
R. 224 West Diamond Street
Butler, PA 16001
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $3,231.06
A Treasurer's Check in the amount of $323.10 accompanied the bid.
13. Mercy Surgical Dressing Group, Inc.
One West Pike Street
Canonsburg, PA 15317
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $322.882.53
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
14. C & A Scientific Company, Inc.
7241 Gabe Court
Manassas, VA 20109
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $624.95
A Cashier's Check in the amount of $62.49 accompanied the bid.
15. Ecolab, Inc.
370 Wabasha Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $26.732.72
A Bid Bond in the amount of $2,674.00 accompanied the bid.
16. Paper Products Company, Inc.
36 Terminal Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $36.000.00
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
17. Gateway Healthcare Corporation d/b/a Medical Surgical Center
238 Race Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $357.175.47
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
18. Zee Medical
575 Jefferson Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
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TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $86.392.38
Solicitor McCune noted that this bid was not accompanied by the required bid security;
therefore, it was not acceptable.
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19. Joseph Gartand, Inc.
545 West Broad Street
Paulsboro, NJ 08066
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $31,751.10
A Bid Bond in the amount of $3,175.11 accompanied the bid.
20. Greenwood Pharmacy (Div. of Thrift Drug)
109 S. Sharpsville Avenue, P.O. Box 251
Sharon, PA 16146-0251
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $484,175.35
A Bid Bond in the amount of $48,417.00 accompanied the bid.
21. Diamond Medical Supply
1500 Oakland Avenue
Indiana, PA 15701
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $14.454.77
A Cashier's Check in the amount of $14,454.77 accompanied the bid.
22. Hollister Incorporated
2000 Hollister Drive
Libertyville, IL 60048
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID: $105,724.81
A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid.
Solicitor McCune noted receipt of a letter from Robb Ruyle, President of Powderhorn Industries, Inc., of
Montrose, Colorado, which stated that he did not submit a bid because of the 10% bid security requirement. He
stated that he does not "understand why the county has this 10% cash bond requirement, except in very high -
dollar contracts involving substantial risk of loss to the County. None of the numerous other county or state
agencies we deal with all over the U.S. has it; neither do the many agencies of the Federal Government that are
our customers. Solicitor McCune explained that the bid bond is a requirement of the County Code for fourth
class counties. Commissioner Burns stated that Washington County has taken the lead in trying to get this
restrictive regulation removed and that the County will continue to pursue it.
Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the foregoing bids for further review.
Roll call vote taken:
Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Ford declared the meeting adjourned at approximately
10:50 a.m.
THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL:
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