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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOMM - Meeting Minutes - 564 - 5-15-1997 - COMMISSIONERDiana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. jJoseph A. Ford Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1 '• WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 557 r� u Minute No. 564 Washington County Commissioners Washington, PA, May 15, 1997 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 Irey, Burns and Ford. Also being present: Michelle Miller, Chief Clerk; Linda Hands, Secretary; Attorney Jim McCune, County Solicitor; Marlene Luketich and Melanie Finney, Planning Commission; Paul Belcastro, Controller; Bill McGowen, Director of Administration; Judge Gladden, Tracie Beck, Secretary; Chris Brady, Court Administrator; Gloria Schmalz, Recorder of Deeds, Marlene Dranzo, Marilyn Raytek and Darlene Stranko, Clerk of Courts; Paul Petro, District Attorney; Sandy Brown, Sheriff's Office; Dean Kenefick, Juvenile Probation; Steve Tkach, Adult Probation; Sue Accetta and Martha Ward, Domestic Relations Office; Jack Welty, Data Processing; Francis King, Treasurer; Chuck Pollacci, Veterans Affairs; Bonnie Pattison and Colleen Martos, Highway Safety Department; Bob Umstead, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority; Rod Piatt, Southpointe Corporate Center; JoAnn Metz, Secretary; Joann and Jordan Bular, Bentleyville; Sargent Chuck Harton, Chartiers Township Police Department; Reverend Dr. Michael Mazer; Pastor Tom Ravasio, Mon Valley Community Church of God; Mayor Joseph Dochinez of California and Mrs. Eileen Dochinez, Cal -Ed Federal Credit Union; Edward Paluso, Bob Irey; Kirk Hollman, Kellye Kimberland; Harry Sabatasse, Fred Fleet; and Jerry Seaman, interested citizens; Chris Haines, Herald Standard; Joe Smydo, Observer Reporter; Jim Jefferson, WJPA; Kathy Thomas, Valley Independent; J. R. Wheeler, CUTV; and interested bidders. Chairman Irey called the meeting to order at approximately 10:00 a.m. and noted that it is her wish to open the Commissioners' Meetings with a prayer and to her disappointment it has come to her attention that it is the County's Solicitor's preliminary opinion and suggested that the meeting open with a moment of silence instead of a prayer. MOMENT OF SILENCE After the moment of silence, Chuck Pollacci, Director of Veterans' Affairs, lead in the Pledge of Allegiance. Chairman Irey took a moment to thank Commissioner Joe Ford for his solid leadership as Chairman and noted that he provided leadership to the County when it was at 'a turning point. She pointed out that his experience allowed the Board to begin their term in a positive and effective way. She also thanked Commissioner Ford on behalf of all citizens of Washington County for all that he has done in his role as Chairman. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, that Minute No. 563 dated May 15, 1997, be approved as presented. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 558 Deana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. MINUTE i Joseph A. Ford Sr. _ MIN T E BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: President Judge Thomas D. Gladden presented Perfect Attendance Certificates for 1996 to the Courthouse and Row Offices employees that were present at the Commissioners' Meeting. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, to amend the agenda to include Item "Q" under New Business for an appointment to the Washington -Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners presented Proclamations to Bonnie Pattison, Director of Highway Safety, for Safe Kids Week, May 10-17, 1997, and Buckle Up America Week, May 18-24, 1997. Ms. Pattison made brief comments and introduced Jordan Bular who was saved from being severly injured because he was wearing a safety helmet while riding his bike. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the foregoing Proclamations. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns -Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Robert Umstead, of the Redevelopment Authority, presented to the Board for their consideration and approval. a Resolution approving the proposal for development of Disposition Parcel Nos. 1A and 1D in the California Technology Park Project by Cal -Ed Federal Credit Union of California, Pennsylvania. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Resolution as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Umstead presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution approving the FY 1997 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grants Program (ESG), and the Consolidated Strategy and Action Plan. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Resolution as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Umstead presented to the Board for their oonsideration and approval a Resolution for the sale of land in Chartiers Township containing 5 acres to the Washington County Industrial Development Authority. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the foregoing Resolution. Roll call vote taken: L�J Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Trey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. a IF Joseph A. Ford Sr. MINUTE BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Mr. Umstead presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution approving the Proposal for Redevelopment of Disposition of Parcel No. 43 in the Southpointe F.onomic Development Project by Southpointe Corporate Centers, LTD., and the Redevelopment Contract with said developer. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Resolution as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - No; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried. (RECESS FOR PHOTOS) PUBLIC COMMENTS Reverend Dr. Michael Mazor led the public comments by commending Chairman Irey for her willingness and concerns for beginning the County meetings with prayer and the pledge of allegiance. Reverend Mazor acknowledged that people may disagree with Commissioner Irey's stance to say a prayer at the beginning of meetings, but stated that he supported this notion. He ended his comments by expressing that he would like to see the County practice of silent prayer replaced by public prayer. 559 Pastor Tom Ravasio stated that he supports Commissioner Irey's decision to open the public meetings with prayer. Pastor Ravasio expressed that he is anxiously awaiting the final outcome on the status of prayer at the County's public meetings. Fred Fleet stated that he is familiar with the good deeds that the Commissioners and Redevelopment have done for the city of Washington since 1979. Mr. Fleet wants the people who are responsible for the progress and those who have obtained grants to be recognized. Harry Sabatasse, of Burgettstown, stated that he came to the Board of Commissioners' Meeting to discuss an incident that occurred recently in the Burgettstown Area School District. Mr. Sabatasse told the Commissioners that he read an article in the newspaper related to the Sheriff's Office conducting a raid ,in the Burgettstown area and that two individuals not employed by the County participated in that raid. Mr. Sabatasse wondered if the Commissioners had any comment regarding whether or not they have alerted the Sheriff's Office not allow an incident like this occur again due to the potential for a lawsuit. Furthermore, Mr. Sabatasse expressed his concern over Sheriff's vehicles operating in the early a.m. hours and flashing their lights and sirens. Mr. Sabatasse said that he did not believe that the Sheriff's department served writs during the time in question and asked the Commissioners to investigate whether or not something could be done to curtail the office budget deficits. Commissioner Irey reiterated that Mr. Sabatasse brought the issues of the raid in the Burgettstown area and the Sheriffs operating vehicles early in the morning to the Commissioners' Meeting. - Commissioner Irey acknowledged that the Commissioner's authority in these matters are limited because the Sheriff is another elected official. 560 -- -- -Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. - JMINUTE®® K BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASH INGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA Solicitor McCune told Mr. Sabatasse that the day to day operations and the assignment of personnel in elected officials' offices are outside of the Commissioner's scope of power. Solicitor McCune also responded that according to the County Code, the Board of Commissioners are only able to budget the money in the elected official's departments. Mr. Sabatasse responded that he understood that the Commissioners have limited powers in regards to the elected officials' offices. However, he stated that he was more concerned with who would be liable if the Sheriff's department were involved in an action that would have developed into a lawsuit. Solicitor McCune told Mr. Sabatasse that the current Board of Commissioners have an acceptable County liability insurance in place and assured Mr. Sabatasse that there is elected officials liability insurance in place to cover all applicable departments. Commissioner Irey ended the public comment portion of the meeting by thanking the participants for their comments. OLD BUSINESS Attorney McCune recommended that the bids for Meat for Washington County be awarded to the following vendors; these being the lowest bids received in accordance with the specifications: 1. Alliant Foods, Freedom, PA 2. Green Valley Packing, Claysville, PA 3. Parkway Food Service, Greensburg, PA Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, awarding the bid as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE Chief Clerk made available to the news media a News Release regarding the following project: 1. Sale of Parcel No. 1A and 1D in California Technology Park NEW BUSINESS Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Lease Agreement with East Beau Building, Inc., for the purpose of record storage. The term of the lease would be from June 1, 1997, through May 31, 1999 at a cost of $2787.48/month for the first year and $2912.29/month for the second year. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Lease Agreement with East Beau Building, Inc. as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval of a Contract with the U.S. E Marshals Service for the purpose of housing federal prisoners at the rate of $50/day, per prisoner. This Contract -- - - Diana L. Irey - - - -- J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTE BOOK WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 561 C� would also reimburse the Sheriff's Office for transporting federal prisoners at the rate of $15.25/hour per deputy. This Contract would continue indefinitely until terminated. above. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Contract with the U.S. Marshals Service as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Performance Works, Inc., for the purpose of providing a customer/client service training program for the Domestic Relations Office. The pilot program would involve the training of 15 employees of said office for two one-half day sessions at a cost of $1735.00, of which 66% is reimbursable. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement with Performance Works, Inc. as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns- Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with the Equus Group, Inc. for the purpose of establishing a formal salaried position evaluation program and performance appraisal system.- The cost of this Agreement is $46,300.00 of which approximately $16,000.00 will be paid by reimbursement from funded programs. above. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement with Equus Group, Inc. as per Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Concept Papers for grants for said projects: . . 1. Approval to submit a Concept Paper to the State as a step to obtain a Grant to to improve collection of fees within the Clerk of Courts Office. The County's share of this $100,000.00 grant the first year would be 25%, the second year 50%, and the third year 75%. The Clerk of Courts has agreed that if collections do not increase, the program will be discontinued. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Concept Paper for a Grant to improve the collection of fees within the Clerk of Courts as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. 5 6 2------ Diana L. Irey ---- J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. _MINUTE OOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA 2. The Adult Probation Office is requesting approval to submit a Concept Paper for a State Grant for the Outmate Program in the amount of $50,000.00. The County's share for the first year would be 25%, the second 50%, and third year 75%. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Concept Paper for a Grant for the Outmate Program in the amount of $50,000.00 as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - No; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried. 3. The Adult Probation Office is requesting approval to submit a Concept Paper for a Federal Grant in the amount of $350,000.00 for the Outmate Program. This three year grant would require no County match because it would be funded 100% by Federal monies. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Concept Paper for a Grant for the Outmate Program as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - No; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the final quantity Change Order for the Brevard Bridge, Guiderail Installation Project. This would increase the total contract from $6633.00 to $7864.00 and reflects the cost of additional guide rail required to complete the project. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Change Order for the Brevard Bridge Guiderail Installation Project as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey- Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the adoption of Resolutions requesting the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation approve a design variance from the normal specifications and requirements for liquid fuels bridge projects. These four Resolutions, contingent upon Solicitor review and approval, would relate to the Clint Sprowls Bridge, Lyle Covered Bridge, Letherman Bridge and the Wright Bridge. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Resolutions as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Nineveh Coal Company and Greenon Coal Company for the placement of a new bridge structure in West Finley Township. It was noted that recommended approval of this agreement is contingent upon review and approval by the County Solicitor. %— - - Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford Sr._ p wg g u BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1 ill V RWASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 563 11 2. The Adult Probation Office is requesting approval to submit a Concept Paper for a State Grant for the Outmate Program in the amount of $50,000.00. o i ne %-,ounty s snare for the urst year wouia De .Z:)"/o, the secona au ro, ana third year 75%. E Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Concept Paper for a Grant for the Outmate m mProgram in the amount of $50,000.00 as per above. m Roll call vote taken: E 0 aMr. Ford - No; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried. a. 3. The Adult Probation Office is requesting approval to submit a Concept Paper for a Federal Grant in the amount of $350,000.00 for the Outmate Program. This three year grant would require no County match because it would be funded 100% by Federal monies. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Irey, approving the Concept Paper for a Grant for the Outmate Program as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - No; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the final quantity Change Order for the Brevard Bridge, Guiderail Installation Project. This would increase the total contract from $6633.00 to $7864.00 and reflects the cost of additional guide rail required to complete the project. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Change Order for the Brevard Bridge Guiderail Installation Project as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey- Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the adoption of Resolutions requesting the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation approve a design variance from the normal specifications and requirements for liquid fuels bridge projects. These four Resolutions, contingent upon Solicitor review and approval, would relate to the Clint Sprowls Bridge, Lyle Covered Bridge, Letherman Bridge and the Wright Bridge. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the foregoing Resolutions as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Nineveh Coal Company and Greenon Coal Company for the placement of a new bridge structure in West Finley Township. It was noted that recommended approval of this agreement is contingent upon review and approval by the County Solicitor. 564 / Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford Sr.MINUTE l BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Agreement with Nineveh Coal Company and Greenon Coal Company as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval a Resolution approving the National Criminal Justice Association as an association/organization concerned with governmental affairs in accordance with Section 446 of the County Code. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, adopting the Resolution as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Application and Proposal for the continuation of funding for the Washington Regional Highway Safety Program. The Proposal is being submitted in the amount of $138,600.00 and will be in effect from October 1, 1997, through September 30, 1998. Moved by Mrs. Irey, seconded by Mr. Burns, for the approval to sumbit an application and proposal for funding of the Washington County Regional Highway Safety Program. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following individuals for appointment to the Recount Board for the Primary Election to be held on May 20, 1997: Mary Holleran, Burgettstown Beryl Jones, Charleroi Catherine Reimer, Charleroi Mary Patterson, Monongahela Matthew Mellinger, Monongahela Ermond Troiano, Charleroi William Montgomery, Washington Marcia Barna, Monongahela Robert Holleran, Fredericktown Millicent Powell, Finleyville Patricia Hagedorn, Richeyville Edward Senko, Donora Rubin Sabatine, Washington Vern Nelson, Charleroi Linda Seaman, Claysville Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the foregoing appointment of individuals to the Recount Board. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following Agreements for housing assistance. It was noted that funding will be provided through the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: 1. Connect, Inc. - For the permanent support housing services in the amount of $504,910.00 for the period of May 1, 1997 to Apri! 30, 2000. ---- ---Diana L. Irey -- J. Bracken Burns, Sr. II y _Joseph A. Ford Sr — -- - I N V T E BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ill WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 2. Connect, Inc. - For the provision of transitional housing services in the amount of $549,270.00 for the period of May 1, 1997 to April 30, 2000. 3. American Red Cross - For the provision of Homeless Outreach and Point of Entry Services in the amount of $91,356.00 for the period of May 1, 1997 to April 30, 2000. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the foregoing Agreements for housing assistance. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford -Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Trey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval Day Care Provider Agreements for FY 96/97 with the following individuals: Elnora Miller, Washington Jamie Wetzel, West Alexander Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Day Care Provider Agreements as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval two Addendums for the SPIRIT Program and the Intensive Counseling Program. These Addendums request an increase in the amount of the Juvenile Probation contract for intensive counseling and would result from shifting money from the Children and Youth SPIRIT counseling program contract. Therefore, these Addendums would not result in any additional cost because they would shift funds from a Children and Youth to Juvenile Probation utilized provider. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the foregoing two Addendums. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Burns - Yes; Mr. Ford - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Addendum to the Agreement with George Yatsko for an increase from $20,000.00 to $36,000.00 in the contract for services provided by Mr. Yatsko. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the Addendum to the Agreement with George Yatsko as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the appointment of Robert Griffin to the Washington/Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission for the term of May, 1997 to April, 2000. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the appointment of Robert Griffin as per above. 565 566 — Dia— — - -- - —_ na L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval an Agreement with Patricia Garshak to provide court reporter services on a per diem basis when needed at the rate of $75.00/day, $2.00/page and to fill in as needed for the Coroner's secretary not to exceed 25 dyas per year. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, approving the Agreement with Patricia Garshak for court reporter services as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Clerk presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the appointment of Robert Griffin to the Washington/Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commssionfor the term of May, 1997 to April, 2000. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, approving the appointment of Robert Griffin as per above. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chief Clerk announced that the County Offices will be closed on Tuesday, May 20th in observance of the Primary Election and on Monday, May 26th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Chief Clerk announced that there will be a special meeting of the Washington County Election Board on Monday, May 19th, at 10:30 a.m. in the 7th Floor Conference Room, Courthouse Square, for the purpose of discussing election issues. SOLICITOR Attorney McCune presented to the Board for their consideration and approval the following tax refunds. Moved by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Ford, 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. Charles A. Smith %Norwest Mortgage Company P.O. Box 9247 Des Moines, IA 50306 District: Houston Borough Parcel ID No: 360-006-00-02-0005-00 Amount: $179.87 S. S. No. 161-62-3398 2. Kenneth R. Kearns 166 Seminary Road Avella, PA 15312 District: Hopewell Township Parcel No: 350-020-00-00-0005-00 Amount: JZ.94 (1997 County Tax) (1997 County Tax) it �1 -- - -- - - Diana L. Irey -- - - - J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 567 r, u 3. Antonio Ciotti 601 Fallowfield Avenue Charleroi, PA 15022 District: Charleroi Township Parcel No: 160-019-00-07-0029-00 Amount: $138.91 S. S. No. 195-60-6133 4. Theodore & Emma G. Wallace 315 Mt. Lebanon Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15324 District: Robinson Township Parcel No: 550-004-00-00-0002-00 Amount: $47.10 S. S. No. 182-12-4042 5. Lenford D & Ann Waugh R.D. 1, Box 189-A Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: Washington 7th Ward Parcel No: 770-042-00-02-0031-00 Amount: $42.09 S. S. No. 299-28-5096 6. Denise L. Parker 1128 Dentennial Drive Canonsburg, PA 15317 District: North Strabane Township Parcel No: 520-001-14-00-0007-00 Amount: $57.88 S.S. No. 163-52-0051 7. William J. Harvey 31 Harvey Lane Scenery Hill, PA 15360 District: North Bethlehem Township Parcel No: 490-023-00-00-0006-11 Amount: $55.61 S. S. No. 182-32-5421 Roll call vote taken: (1997 County Tax) (1997 County Tax) (1997 County Tax) (1997 County Tax) (1997 County Tax) Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. OPENING OF BIDS Controller Paul Belcastro opened and read the following bids: LINEN SUPPLIES 1. Mamaux Supply Company 5216 Butler Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201 Total Bid: $12.492.00 (based on estimated quantities) A Cashier's Check in the amount of $1,249.20 accompanied the bid. 2. Cromwell Textile P.O. Box 1099 Cromwell, CT 06416 Total Bid: $9,834.00 (based on estimated quantities) An Official Check in the amount of $983.40 accompanied the bid. -Diana L. Irey - --I J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford, Sr. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MINUTE BOOT{ WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 3. Brown Institutional Company 418 Union Street Luzerne, PA 18709 Total Bid: $41.538.00 (based on estimated quantities) A Bid Bond in the amount of $4,153.80 accompanied the bid. 4. The National Fabrics 1020 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Total amount of bid: $47,730.10 (based on estimated quantities) A Cashier's Check in the amount of $4,773.01 accompanied the bid. 5. Harbor Linen Company P.O. Box 3510 Cherry Hill, NJ 08084 Total amount of bid: $45,441.15 (based on estimated quantities) A Bid Bond in the amount of $4,544.00 accompanied the bid. 6. The Burrows Company 230 West Palatine Road Wheeling, IL 60090-0747 Total amount of bid: $31.619.96 (based on estimated quantities) A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 7. Diversified Corporate Management Service, Inc. P.O. Box 316 Cresson, PA 16630 Total amount of bid: $47,875.30 (based on estimated quantities) A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 8. General Medical Corporation 1400 Valley Belt Road Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131 Total amount of bid: $60.270.30 (based on estimated quantities) A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 9. Star Linen, Inc. 1501 Lancer Drive Moorestown, NJ 08057 Total amount of bid: $31,15.40 (based on estimated quantities) A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 10. Boston Trade International, Inc. 11 Brent Drive, P.O. Box 777 Hudson, MA 01749 Total amount of bid: $7.395.00 (based on estimated quantities) A Treasurer's Check in the amount of $739.50 accompanied the bid. 11. ATD-American Company 135 Greenwood Avenue Wyncote, PA 19095-1396 0 I Total amount of bid: $33,516.72 (based on estimated quantities) A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. -- ----- Deana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford Sr_ - -- _ MINUTE -- -- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ®K WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 569 0 i E 0 i z m m E Cr .O a 12. Textile Sales, Inc. P.O. Box 32576 Baltimore, MD 21282 Total amount of bid: $1,200.00 (based on estimated quantities) An Official Check in the amount of $1,200.00 accompanied the bid. 13. Standard Textile Company, Inc. One Knollcrest Drive Cincinnati, OH 45222 Total amount of bid: $69,002.40 (based on estimated quantities) A Bid Bond in the amount of $6,900.24 accompanied the bid. 14. Charm -Tex, Inc. 1618 Coney Island Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11230 Total amount of bid: $5.670.00 (based on estimated quantities) A Personal Check in the amount of $567.00 accompanied the bid. Mr. McCune noted that the bid will be rejected because it is not accompanied with the required Bid Bond, Certified Check or Cashier's Check. Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bids for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. OFFICE SUPPLIES 1. Stenograph L.L.0 1500 Bishop Court Mount Prospect, IL 60056 Total amount of bid: $14,761.85 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 2. Adolph Sufrin, Inc. 5770 Baum Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15206 Total amount of bid: $100.917.35 A Bid Bond in the amount of 10% accompanied the bid. 3. Lamination Service, Inc. P.O. Box 750365 Memphis, TN 38175-3032 Total amount of bid: $670.00 A Personal Check in the amount of $67.00 accompanied the bid. Mr. McCune noted that the bid will be rejected because it is not accompanied with the required Bid Bond, Certified Check or Cashier's Check. 4. Mt. Lebanon Office Equipment Co., Inc. 1817 Banksville Road Pittsburgh, PA 15216 Total amount of bid: $69,108.00 h W*4 P .at 4-1— . _,—.,,,,,t- -s !rcr, nr r•.,.,,r.,• 4a1, , 1„r-1 570 �� — Diana L. Irey J. Bracken Burns, Sr. Joseph A. Ford Sr. _— g N � i 'T+ E BOOK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 1 ill 4J 1 G WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Moved by Mr. Ford, seconded by Mr. Burns, to table the bids for further review. Roll call vote taken: Mr. Ford - Yes; Mr. Burns - Yes; Mrs. Irey - Yes. Motion carried unanimously. There being no further business, Chairman Irey declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:00 a.m. THE FOREGOING MINUTES SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL: 1997 ATTEST: CHIEF CLERK